Chadwick Bay Chapter of NYS Women Inc. met at Shorewood Country Club for dinner and installation of 2016-2017 officers. Renee Cerullo current President of NYS Women Inc. presided over the installation of officers. Connie Wojcinski was installed as President, Tanya Tramuta as first Vice President, Brenda Lewis as second Vice President, Joan Houck as secretary, Nancy Steffan as corresponding secretary, and Terri Pacos as treasurer of Chadwick Bay Chapter.

Ramona Gallagher, Region VIII Director presented Kamie Fields, who has been with Chadwick Bay Women for a year, with one of three Grace Legendre Endowment Fund Awards. This monetary award will assist Kamie with defraying the cost of her graduate level courses.

Donnie Hover, current President of Chadwick Bay NYS Women Inc., presented $750 scholarships to Johanna Gill and Julie Hafner both non- traditional students. Both Johanna and Julie are attending Jamestown Business School. Johanna is pursuing an Associate Degree in Business Management and Marketing. Julie is pursuing an Associate Degree in Business Management with majoring in accounting.

Pauline Hoffmann of Buffalos-Niagara chapter of NYS Women Inc. presented the state wide program of networking and expanding membership. New York State Women Inc. foster the success of women in the workforce throughout our community; offering career advancement resources, helpful work/life strategies, leadership development, and personal and professional connections. NYS Women Inc. also offers a unique network for women’s empowerment; insight into the balance of work and family; opportunity to build leadership capability; and a forum to develop personal and professional skills to further their careers. Google NYS Women Inc. and view the opportunities for scholarships and grants for continuing education.