June 2, 2010 Dress Your Decade Year-End Social Peterborough Golf & Country Club 1030 Armour Road On Wednesday, June 2, join us in ending the year with a great night of fun at the annual WBN year-end social at the Peterborough Golf & Country Club, 1030 Armour Rd. This year’s social will be themed “Dress Your Decade” where you’re encouraged to dress in the decade of your birth or your favorite decade. Whether you love the Vintage-40’s, Poodle-Skirt-50’s, Hippie-60’s, Disco-70’s, Retro-80’s or even the Grunge-90’s you’re sure to have a blast. Enjoy cocktails on the patio, dinner, dancing and prizes for the best costumes. As always, the year-end social is a members-only event. We hope to see you there! Cocktails on the patio starting at 4 p.m. Buffet served at 7 p.m. DJ and dancing “Decade Dance Lessons” given by two instructors (A Centre Stage Performing Arts instructor and our very own Maureen Tavener) Dress Your Decade! (Your birth or favourite decade) Vintage – 40’s Poodle Skirt – 50’s Hippie – 60’s Disco – 70’s Retro – 80’s Grunge – 90’s Prizes for best costumes President’s Message It has been a fabulous year for the Women’s Business Network with a most impressive speaker lineup finishing off with Elizabeth May’s powerful message. Together we achieved the largest fundraising endeavour for the Crossroads Shelter in WBN history and took the opportunity to network with familiar friends and make new connections. Join me in welcoming our 3 new board members Michelle Griepsma, Lisa McConnell and Cheri Anderson and thanking the phenomenal women who made up your board this year Amy Simpson, Betty Halman-Plumley, Kim Appleton, Cindy Lukawesky-Dowdle, Joanne Culley, Laura Foster, Angela Murdock, Lisa Hogan, Lia Evangelista, Yvette Peplinskie and Ann Marie Maly. Their passion for the WBN, diversity and business experience are key ingredients in shaping the future of our Network. Our Summer Social will be an entertaining night and another opportunity to get together and enjoy each other’s company before taking a Summer break. I’m sure our theme ‘Dress for your Decade’ will bring out some very interesting fashion. We will vote on the Member of the Year, so please give thought to a member who went above and beyond this year and make your vote count!! On June 5th our Babes In Business Dragon Boat team will race across Little Lake in support of Breast Cancer research. We hope you can come out and cheer our team on to the finish line. As we look ahead to the next season and our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we hope you will choose to enhance your WBN experience by renewing your membership, support and attend events, and share your passion for the WBN with others. I thank you all for the opportunity to serve the membership this year in my role as President and am extremely grateful for this opportunity. I now look forward to supporting Betty Halman-Plumley with the other members of the board as she takes the Presidential reign for this wonderful organization. I wish you all a memorable Summer and will see you in September. Kathryn Fanning
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Board of Directors Club Protocol
Photo taken on Love Seat, a sculpture by Ernest Daetwyler, 2005, made of Indiana Limestone, on the grounds of the Art Gallery of Peterborough.
Promoting and supporting women in business through personal and professional growth opportunities.
Women’s Business Network Box 1693Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7S4
Phone: 705-740-6199
www.womensbusinessnetwork.net
Design & Print by Lazer GraphicsCover photo by Miranda Studios
Meetings are held at the Holiday Inn the fi rst Wednesday of each month with the exception of September, which is the second Wednesday. Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. The Christmas Social will be held on December 2, 2009 at Parkway Place.
Meeting attendance must be confi rmed in advance of each meeting. You will receive an email two weeks in advance of each meeting which will prompt you to respond regarding attendance and a choice of regular, vegetarian or gluten-free meal. Special dietary meals require one week’s notice. Please respond promptly to messages as we need to confi rm headcount with the Holiday Inn for meals. Any questions or concerns regarding the Women’s Business Network, meals or any other club matters are to be directed to your President, Kathryn Fanning, at [email protected]. All concerns will be addressed in a timely manner.
Annual membership for 2009-2010 is $350 for a Single Membership and $450 for a Corporate Membership. Convenient payment options can be discussed with the Membership Director, Laura Foster, at [email protected].
• A Single Membership is restricted to the registered member only and is not transferable from whom the payment was received.
• A Corporate Membership entitles any one person from the registered company to attend.
Guest Registration: Just want to try us out or bring a friend? Guests may attend for a fee of $35, and may come to a maximum of two regular meetings before full membership is required.
Display Booths: Display your products and services with a display booth at meetings for the price of a door prize. Booths are booked on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis for members only. Contact Betty Halman-Plumley, Program Director, at [email protected].
Table Drops: Only WBN members may leave promotional material at each table. Members with table drops are required to bring a door prize which is a great way to promote your business. Remember to attach your business card so we know who to announce at the meetings. As an added bonus, all donors will be mentioned in the next month’s newsletter.
Twoonie Talk: Members can sign up for two dollars and speak for one minute about their business, success story and/or event. A sign-up sheet will be available at 6:00 p.m.
Announcements: Keep the membership informed about your business events in the WBN newsletter each month. Contact the Newsletter Director, Joanne Culley at [email protected] with your 60 word announcement (no charge) or full page insert ($35). Inserts must be supplied pre-folded and delivered by the 15th of the month (160 copies please), announcements (blurbs) should be emailed by the 10th of the month.
On-line membership and guest registration is available atwww.womensbusinessnetwork.net.
June 2, 2010
Dress Your Decade Year-End
SocialPeterborough Golf & Country Club
1030 Armour Road
On Wednesday, June 2, join us in ending the year with a great night of fun at the annual WBN year-end social at the Peterborough Golf & Country Club, 1030 Armour Rd. This year’s social will be themed “Dress Your Decade” where you’re encouraged to dress in the decade of your birth or your favorite decade. Whether you love the Vintage-40’s, Poodle-Skirt-50’s, Hippie-60’s, Disco-70’s, Retro-80’s or even the Grunge-90’s you’re sure to have a blast. Enjoy cocktails on the patio, dinner, dancing and prizes for the best costumes. As always, the year-end social is a members-only event. We hope to see you there!
Cocktails on the patio starting at 4 p.m.
Buffet served at 7 p.m.
DJ and dancing
“Decade Dance Lessons” given by two instructors
(A Centre Stage Performing Arts instructor and our very own Maureen Tavener)
Dress Your Decade!
(Your birth or favourite decade)
Vintage – 40’s Poodle Skirt – 50’s
Hippie – 60’s Disco – 70’s
Retro – 80’s Grunge – 90’s
Prizes for best costumes
President’s MessageIt has been a fabulous year for the Women’s Business Network with a most impressive speaker lineup finishing off with Elizabeth May’s powerful message. Together we achieved the largest fundraising endeavour for the Crossroads Shelter in WBN history and took the opportunity to network with familiar friends and make new connections.
Join me in welcoming our 3 new board members Michelle Griepsma, Lisa McConnell and Cheri Anderson and thanking the phenomenal women who made up your board this year Amy Simpson, Betty Halman-Plumley, Kim Appleton, Cindy Lukawesky-Dowdle, Joanne Culley, Laura Foster, Angela Murdock, Lisa Hogan, Lia Evangelista, Yvette Peplinskie and Ann Marie Maly. Their passion for the WBN, diversity and business experience are key ingredients in shaping the future of our Network.
Our Summer Social will be an entertaining night and another opportunity to get together and enjoy each other’s company before taking a Summer break. I’m sure our theme ‘Dress for your Decade’ will bring out some very interesting fashion. We will vote on the Member of the Year, so please give thought to a member who went above and beyond this year and make your vote count!! On June 5th our Babes In Business Dragon Boat team will race across Little Lake in support of Breast Cancer research. We hope you can come out and cheer our team on to the finish line.
As we look ahead to the next season and our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we hope you will choose to enhance your WBN experience by renewing your membership, support and attend events, and share your passion for the WBN with others.
I thank you all for the opportunity to serve the membership this year in my role as President and am extremely grateful for this opportunity. I now look forward to supporting Betty Halman-Plumley with the other members of the board as she takes the Presidential reign for this wonderful organization.
I wish you all a memorable Summer and will see you in September.
Kathryn Fanning
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS AND WEBSITE ACCESSOur networking season is quickly coming to close, which also means it’s nearly membership renewal time. On Tuesday, June 15, all current memberships will be reset and you will receive an email notice and link to renew. (Don’t worry – all your information is saved in the system so you don’t have to retype anything.) Please remember, your access to the members-only section of the site, including the membership directory, will be unavailable until you renew. The Early Bird discount expires August 15.
Membership Type Single CorporateSpecial Early Bird Rate $350 $450 Valid until August 15Full Year Membership $375 $475 (September – June)Half-Year Single Membership $275 $375 (January - June)
A single membership is restricted to the registered member only and is not transferable from the person who made the payment. A corporate membership entitles any woman from the registered company to attend. Other employees may attend as guests. If you have questions regarding your membership, please contact Laura Foster. If you have any technical website questions, please contact Kim Appleton.
BABES IN BUSINESS AT MULTILINKOn April 14, Lynn Hill, President of MultiLink Business Management Solutions and Vice President of Peterborough KIA, welcomed 30 WBN members to the KIA location. Lynn explained her consulting firm and how it offers business owners a one-stop shop with each consultant having specific expertise in various areas. All of her consultants were introduced and spoke on their area of expertise. Lynn’s husband Brian spoke about KIA, the successes the brand has had nationally as well as the local success Brian and Lynn have had. The food was wonderful along with the great networking opportunity. Thanks again to Lynn and her team for a wonderful night!
2010 – 2011 APPLICATION FOR BABES IN BUSINESS In the near future, the application form for the Babes in Business (to have a new name next season) will be available on the WBN website. Please fill out the application for a chance to be chosen for one of the eight available spots. These events were a big success this year and a great way to showcase your business to fellow members. Applicants must be signed-up members for the 2010 – 2011 season. Please watch for the email announcement for the application.
At BDO we think beyond the numbers
Kathy Windrem, CGA Principal201 George St N Peterborough
753 Erskine Ave., Peterborough, ON K9J 7Y6 | www.mircoageptbo.com
Who is taking care of YOU?Betty Halman-Plumley 876-1282 ext. [email protected]
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.Financial Services Firm
JUNE MENU WBN Members will enjoy the following buffet selections at the Year-End Social:
SaladsHand-picked organic greens with strawberry/maple vinaigretteCaprese salad, vine-ripened tomatoes, bocconcini cheese, fresh sweet basil, with an extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic reductionRoasted Mediterranean vegetables, Kalamata olives, feta cheese with extra virgin olive oil and a reduction of aged balsamic vinaigrette
EntreesRoasted AAA Alberta beef sirloin au jus, horseradishSlow-roasted breast of turkey on sage dressing, rustic pan gravy and homemade cranberry sauceCheese and spinach cannelloni au gratin Side DishesA selection of steamed fresh seasonal vegetablesRoasted mini red potatoesAssortment of freshly baked breads Sweet TableA decorative display of homemade cakes and pastriesFresh fruit platters
When you RSVP, please let us know if you have any allergies. Please note that if you have an allergy, we will need to know how severe the allergy is.
MEMBER OF THE YEARThe Member of the Year Award will be presented at our June meeting this year. Each year members are asked to vote for a member whose dedication and support to the Network goes beyond the call of duty, whose time and efforts have raised awareness of the WBN in the Community. Please take some time to consider one of your peers, someone who you feel is deserving of this prestigious award. Maureen Tavener of Re/Max Eastern Realty Inc. founded this award 28 years ago. Thank you Maureen!!
WBN DRAGON BOAT RACESEveryone is invited to come out and cheer on as well as sponsor members of the WBN Babes in Business team in the Dragon Boat Races at Little Lake on Saturday, June 5, in aid of breast cancer research. A tent will be set up along the lake, with the WBN sign. Come have a chat at our base camp.
And you can also come out the following weekend, June 11 to 13, for the 2010 International Dragon Boat for Breast Cancer Survivors. For more information, please visit http://www.survivorsabreast.com
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THANK YOUThank you to Admax Marketing and Bay Side Boutique and Gallery on Buckhorn Lake for presenting the board of directors with the beautifully framed cover of the 2009 September issue of Business Advantage, Women in Business cover. They are hanging proudly on the walls of each board member’s office.
BUSINESS CARD ADSEvery year, members have the opportunity to purchase a full-colour business card ad which will appear in ten issues of the newsletter. The spots for ads running from September, 2010 to June, 2011 are now being booked. The price is $200 for the ten issues, and advertisers must be WBN members and provide payment upon booking their ad. Space is allotted on a first come, first served basis. As of press time, there are a few spots left. To book your ad, please email [email protected] with your ad artwork and payment.
MEMBER NEWSSally Harding of Nightingale Nursing reports that her company partnered with Fleming College to educate an exclusive class of Personal Attendants. Nightingale’s office was the venue for class instruction and practical skills lab. Ten of these students were then hired by Nightingale upon graduating. This innovative approach to the shortage of in-home health care workers was made possible in part by funding from Community Futures Development Corporation. They are also proud to announce that they have once again achieved the distinguished three-year Accreditation Canada-Health Services division award for the delivery of quality healthcare. Nightingale also achieved this National recognition for outstanding care in 2004 and 2007. Nightingale is committed to providing expert professional health care with the utmost compassion. Nightingale Nursing provides in-home health care services to more than 700 clients annually. For more information, please contact 652-6118 or visit www.nightingalenursing.net.”Our Caring You’ll Remember.”
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Kim Paget of Paget Denture Clinic says that her daughter Whitney Paget will be singing at the Showplace Lounge, Sunday June 27 at 2 p.m. in support of the Chile Earthquake Relief Fund. Whitney, a PCVS graduate of the Integrated Arts program, has most recently been accepted into the Randolph Academy, known as the “Triple Threat School”, for singing, acting and dancing. Tickets are $20.
Marlaine Bennett of Bennett’s Home Furnishings wants to let everyone know that on April 17 in Campbellford the Trent Hills and District Chamber of Commerce recognized the best in the business community by honouring Bennett’s Home Furnishings with the chamber’s highest honour, the President’s Award. The award recognizes an organization that has achieved excellence in business leadership, reputation, product quality or customer service, contribution to community and more. Congratulations go out to Marlaine and the staff at Bennett’s.
Kimberly St. James of Bliss Esthetic Excellence Inc., 340 Rubidge St. invites everyone to come in for some relaxation they deserve with a totally organic and active wellness facial. Experience the best facial in town, including: cleanse, exfoliation, masques, hand and arm massages and a hot towel wrap for hardworking feet. At Bliss they use nothing but the best, Eminence Organic Skin care. Appointments are available through the week and on select Saturdays. To book an appointment, please call 872-7098. For more information, please visit www.bliss-spa.ca.
Lia Evangelista of Creative Memories will be hosting more Creative Cooking Classes. She is “wowed” by the response she has received in her “Taste of Italy” cooking classes. She is now teaching two classes per month and will be creating two more for couples and children. Stay tuned for these. Sign up for her upcoming classes: Monday, May 17 and 31 / June 21 and 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (new times) Bring a friend, receive a gift. Contact her at 927-8886, or [email protected]
753 Erskine Ave., Peterborough, ON K9J 7Y6 | www.mircoageptbo.com
Who is taking care of YOU?Betty Halman-Plumley 876-1282 ext. [email protected]
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.Financial Services Firm
Cora Whittington of Golden Pathways says congratulations to Online Presence grads who have created blogs and more: Betty Johnson, Karen Laws, Michelle Griepsma, Kim Appleton, Sharla Trudell, Linda Devine, Valerie Maclean, Janet Woods, Shari Darling, Sylvia Davies. Links to their sites can be found at http://coachcora.ca. The next class is beginning soon http://onlinepresencemadeeasy.com. Also consider attending this amazing workshop Playing and Winning the Game UR Built 4 with Michael Stratford. Work should be play! Details at http://gameurbuilt4.com or call 745-4006
Hermione Rivison, Life Coach, says that holiday season is upon us – what strategies do you have in place for the summer? Come to a morning workshop to create tools that will help you enjoy this summer working and playing with balance and panache. It will take place on Wednesday June 9, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 482 Mark Street. To book a spot, please contact her at 742-0367 or [email protected].
Michele Kadwell-Chalmers of The Original Flame has a new product to enhance your outdoor living for those cool evenings - the Fiore by Mo-El, electric infrared heaters. These electric heaters are versatile, safe and use infrared rays to warm you and the areas around you, producing instant heat. These highly efficient heaters will not rust or corrode and cost just pennies an hour to run. For more information, please call 742-9452, visit 982 Hwy 7 East (in the Almost Perfect Frozen Food Plaza) or go to www.theoriginalflame.com.
Lauren Gogo of the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster will be hosting the Entrepreneur’s Edge (e2) program in Peterborough the week of May 31 to June 4. This is a professional development program for anyone in the science and technology industry interested in learning new strategies for marketing, finance, product re-direction, and human resource management. For more information, contact her at [email protected]
Catherine Tannock, Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay, invites you to CELEBRATE BEING A WOMAN. We love choices! With the latest shades, age-fighting skin care and great gift ideas, she can show you beautiful products suited just for you. Call her today at 292-7052 or shop online at www.marykay.ca/ctannock to find all you need to look and feel great.
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MAY EXHIBITOR & DROP PRIZE DONORS Here is the list of members who brought door prizes for either showcasing their products with a boot or providing table drops. Thanks to all who participated.Theresa Foley ........................STAR 93.3 & 107.9 The BreezeCindy Lukawesky-Dowdle .....Mark’s Work WearhouseLisa Smith ...............................Holiday Inn Peterborough WaterfrontJudy Heffernan .......................CFDCCora Whittington ..................Golden Pathways CoachingDawn Wannamaker ................ZAZU BoutiqueMaria Fitzgerald ....................IsagenixSusan Fisher ............................Expedia Cruise Ship CentersBonnie White .........................Immunotec Independent ConsultantLinda Devine ..........................Peterborough Wellness ExpoCharlotte Van Leeuwen ..........RemaxJanet McLeod ........................East City Flower ShopEvangelina Rodriguez .............My Shopping GenieTami Vanderburgh ..................Kaye Funeral HomeBhavna Patel ..........................East Indian CookingLaurie Jewell ...........................Wearable Art Designer Jewellery
Promoting and supporting women in business through personal and professional growth opportunities.
Women’s Business Network Box 1693Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7S4
Phone: 705-740-6199
www.womensbusinessnetwork.net
Design & Print by Lazer GraphicsCover photo by Miranda Studios
Meetings are held at the Holiday Inn the fi rst Wednesday of each month with the exception of September, which is the second Wednesday. Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. The Christmas Social will be held on December 2, 2009 at Parkway Place.
Meeting attendance must be confi rmed in advance of each meeting. You will receive an email two weeks in advance of each meeting which will prompt you to respond regarding attendance and a choice of regular, vegetarian or gluten-free meal. Special dietary meals require one week’s notice. Please respond promptly to messages as we need to confi rm headcount with the Holiday Inn for meals. Any questions or concerns regarding the Women’s Business Network, meals or any other club matters are to be directed to your President, Kathryn Fanning, at [email protected]. All concerns will be addressed in a timely manner.
Annual membership for 2009-2010 is $350 for a Single Membership and $450 for a Corporate Membership. Convenient payment options can be discussed with the Membership Director, Laura Foster, at [email protected].
• A Single Membership is restricted to the registered member only and is not transferable from whom the payment was received.
• A Corporate Membership entitles any one person from the registered company to attend.
Guest Registration: Just want to try us out or bring a friend? Guests may attend for a fee of $35, and may come to a maximum of two regular meetings before full membership is required.
Display Booths: Display your products and services with a display booth at meetings for the price of a door prize. Booths are booked on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis for members only. Contact Betty Halman-Plumley, Program Director, at [email protected].
Table Drops: Only WBN members may leave promotional material at each table. Members with table drops are required to bring a door prize which is a great way to promote your business. Remember to attach your business card so we know who to announce at the meetings. As an added bonus, all donors will be mentioned in the next month’s newsletter.
Twoonie Talk: Members can sign up for two dollars and speak for one minute about their business, success story and/or event. A sign-up sheet will be available at 6:00 p.m.
Announcements: Keep the membership informed about your business events in the WBN newsletter each month. Contact the Newsletter Director, Joanne Culley at [email protected] with your 60 word announcement (no charge) or full page insert ($35). Inserts must be supplied pre-folded and delivered by the 15th of the month (160 copies please), announcements (blurbs) should be emailed by the 10th of the month.
On-line membership and guest registration is available atwww.womensbusinessnetwork.net.
