Sheila Lowe's blog
Earn a Free Dinner!
Did you know that when you refer a new member, you qualify for a free dinner at the next meeting after the new member signs up?
Mariaemma Willis has earned two free dinners this way, and thanks to her spreading the word about what a terrific organization VCPWN is, we have welcomed two new members.
Our goal is to increase membership by 50% over the next six months. Here's your chance to help us achieve that goal and win a free dinner.
VCPWN presence at SB Festival
VCPWN participated in the Santa Barbara International Women's Festival over the first weeekend in March. Fifteen of our members helped to staff our table and also showcase their own businesses.
Spirit of Networking Award
Which VCPWN member do you believe best embodies the spirit of networking? Now is the time to nominate that person for our most prestigious award the Spirit of Networking award.
Click on the spirit.doc link below to download this form and return your essay to Director of Networking, Tony Mitchell anthony@coach2you.com or by mail (see file for mailing address).
Santa Barbara International Women's Festival
March 5 and 6, VCPWN will have a booth at the Santa Barbara International Women's Festival at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Join us!
http://www.womensfestivals.org/womens-festival-media.php
January Leadership Team meeting
The minutes of our January meeting are now posted on this site. All members are welcome to read them and to attend meetings, which are held on the third Thursday of each month except December. Contact a leadership team member for the address.
2010 is here--what are you going to do about it?
Welcome to 2010, everyone! As this Leadership Team enters the second half of its term, we are planning new and exciting things for you. And that includes redoubling our efforts to continue growing VCPWN as an organization that meets the needs of its members.
We'd love to hear from you what you would most like to get from your membership in this dynamic group of women (and men), and we welcome your ideas.
Wind Beneath My Wings Award
The Ventura County Professional Women’s Network
Invites You to Submit Your Entry for Our Annual Award:
Wind Beneath My Wings
In 500 words or less, tell us about that
Special Person in your life
WHO:
- Motivates you to be your best and never give up,
- Is instrumental in supporting you as you reach for your
most lofty personal and/or career goals, or
- Inspires you to rise and shine each day.
Who would you like to honor as the “Wind Beneath My Wings?”
You must be a VCPWN member to enter.
First President's Council Tea Party - photos!
Last Saturday, past presidents Shirley Lorraine and Alison Balter, Navigator (with 26 years of membership) Tessa Weeks, and current leadership team members Rita Frayer and Lynn Ryder enjoyed scones, finger sandwiches, and trifle provided by new member Carrie Dishion of Ceremonial Teas at the home of current president Sheila Lowe.
We discussed the future of our organization and how we can best serve the current members and attract new ones, and we had fun getting to know each other better.
Loads of Toys!
Our November meeting was a smashing success, with two big baskets of toys donated for the Spark of Love drive sponsored by the Fire Department. All the toys will stay in Ventura County.
We sold every wonderful item in our Silent Auction, and Dr. Bunny Vreeland was a fabulous speaker.
VCPWN is dark in November, but we'll welcome the new year with Suzy Prudden, talking about how to lose weight and get more business. Hope to see you there, January 14.
Tabletop Expo/Mixer A Big Success! (Photos)
If you weren't there, you missed a great event. The excitement crackled! More than 30 vendors, great hors d'oeuvres, a whole lot of guests.
Big thanks to our fabulous special events team: Tony Mitchell, Mary Gabriels, Jeanne Laureen Lazarro, Linda McCarthy, Jeanne Haines for making this such a wonderful evening.
The November meeting will feature our Silent Auction--time to start shopping for the holidays! If you have something you'd like to contribute, send an email to info@vcpwn.org.
