The seed for WNEA (Women's Network Exchange of Arizona, Inc.) started many years before its introduction in Lake Havasu City in January of 1999. Lillian Nestle, who retired to Lake Havasu City in 1986, became active in civic and political activities. She observed a need for women in Lake Havasu to be more empowered. The solution was not immediately evident.

During a temporary stay in the Phoenix area, Lillian attended monthly meetings of a women's network group, WNEA, which at that time had several active chapters. This network group was also affiliated with NAFE (National Association of Female Executives).

After returning to Lake Havasu City, Lillian's thoughts again turned to helping local women. As a way to accomplish serving local women, she decided to establish a group similar to WNEA here in Lake Havasu City. While working on an announcement and mailing list, WNEA in the Phoenix area was disbanding as another women's support group became more popular.

Thus, Lillian took over WNEA and started the Lake Havasu Chapter in January 1999, with 15 Charter members. At the close of the first year (1999), WNEA's membership was 34. At the close of 2000, WNEA had 80 members. As of the end of the 2003 there are 85 members.

All of the success of the increase in membership is due to the diligence and support of its members, a dedicated board and committee chairwomen, who continually bring guests to the monthly dinner meetings. A majority of WNEA's members are recruited in this manner - friends helping friends. WNEA's Annual Women's Seminar is also another avenue of recruiting members and supporters.

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