Each ABPW member held an average of 2.5 board positions and 7 of the 21 members of the board of directors for the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce were ABPW members.

Bay Area Professional Women’s Exchange Club renamed to Association of Business and Professional Women

ABPW had contributed $10,000 to the Greater Houston Women’s Fund for research on women and girls in the greater Houston area.

ABPW became an official community based partner organization with McWhirter Elementary School in Clear Creek ISD by creating a Parent Development Center and working with the student, parent and educational professional population to increase academic standards at the elementary level. This partnership continues to grow, evolve and thrive.

A significant gift from Ben Mieszkuc and support from many ABPW members allowed for the endowment of a Chair in Women’s Studies at UHCL in honor of his wife, Marilyn Mieszkuc, who was a long-time member of ABPW.

ABPW partnered with Communities in Schools and Clearview Educational Center, creating the “Lunch with a Leader” Program. Members visit the school bimonthly throughout the school year. They provide lunch & mentor a select group of “at risk” girls providing encouragement and options for their future.

ABPW celebrated it’s 30 year anniversary.

ABPW formed its ABPW Women Build Team and raised the walls on their first house for Habitat for Humanity.

ABPW reaches record membership of 75 members

Hybrid year where are meetings were simultaneously met in person and via zoom where those that didn’t feel safe to attend could view the meeting live and in real time.

April Fundraising event benefited UHCL endowment fund and The Lighthouse Ministries