Annette Evelyn Van Howe

Background

Howe, Annette Evelyn Van was born on February 16, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Frank and Susan (Linstra) Van Howe.

Education

Bachelor in History magna cum laude, Hofstra University, 1952. Master of Arts in American History, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1966.

Career

Editorial assistant Salute Magazine, New York City, 1946—1948. Associate editor Medical Economics, Oradell, New Jersey, 1952—1956. National magazine publicist National Mental Health Association, New York City, 1956—1960.

Executive director Diabetes Association Southern California, Los Angeles, 1960—1961. Corporation secretary Edward L. Nezelek, Inc., Johnson City, New York, 1961—1982. Realtor Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1980—1996.

Broker, 1980—1996; retired, 1996. Manager condominium, Fort Lauderdale, 1982—1983. Director Sky Harbour East Condo, 1983—1988.

Substitute teacher High School, Binghamton, New York, 1961—1963. Editor newsletters Mental Health Association, 1965—1968. Board directors Fine Arts Society, Broome County Mental Health Association, 1961—1965, Roberson Center Arts and Science, 1968—1970, Foundation Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, 1972—1981, White-Willis Theatre, since 1988.

Chair Women's History Coalition, Broward County, since 1986. Member Florida Women's Alliance, since 1989. Vice president Florida Women's Political Caucus, 1989—1992.

President Florida Women's Consortium, 1989—1992. Trustee Broome Community College, 1973—1978. Vice president Broward County Commission Status Women, 1982—1993.

Board directors Fort Lauderdale Women's Council Realtors, 1986—1988, Broward Arts Guild, 1986.

Achievements

• Annette Evelyn Van Howe has been listed as a noteworthy real estate agent by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Unitarian-Universalist Church, Fort Lauderdale, 1982—1989. Member advisory board Planned Parenthood, 1991—1993. President Broward Alliance Planned Parenthood, 1993—1994.

Secretary National Women's Conference Committee, 1994—1996. Board directors National Women's Party, 1987—1993. Member of League of Women Voters (board director Broome county 1969-1970), National Association of Female Executives, American Association of University Women (legislation chair Florida division 1986-1987, vice president Fort Lauderdale branch since 1993, Outstanding Contributions award Miami chapter 1997), Symphony Society, National History Society, Nature Conservancy, American Heritage Society, Navy League (newsletter editor Fort Lauderdale chapter since 1997), Voice Choice (Broward County) (president since 1995), Broward Women's Alliance, American Academy Political and Social Science, Florida Bar Association (grievance committee 1991-1994), Alumni Association State University of New York Binghamton (board director 1970-1973), American Medical Writers Association, Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club, Tower Forum Club (board directors since 1989), Acacia Garden Club (president), Binghamton Garden Club, Binghamton Monday Afternoon Club, 110 Tower Club, Phi Gamma Mu, Phi Alpha Theta, Alpha Theta Beta.

Connections

Married Edward L. Nezelek, April 3, 1961.

Father:

Frank Howe

Mother:

Susan (Linstra) Van Howe

Spouse:

Edward L. Nezelek