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October Program: Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Noon
Women in Pink
Every woman has been touched by someone lost to cancer. Come learn about this deadly killer and prevention with our special guest - the YWCA. This month they'll share a funny yet serious skit regarding the repercussions surrounding postponing exams and mammograms as well as denial regarding the realities of Breast Cancer.
 
Are you a cancer survivor?  If so, then we would like to honor you at our next meeting. If so please contact Susan Benedict or call 477-1251 before the November meeting if you will be in attendance. We want to honor your courage and your life!

Support Breast Cancer Awareness. Join us and WEAR PINK to the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13.

3 Minute Spotlights:

There are two openings still available for the November meeting! Contact Tamara Cox to request an opportunity to share your business this month right just in time for the holiday season.
 
 
 

From the President...

AWBO Ladies:
The Election Season is in full swing and regardless of political affiliation, the discussion of more jobs and entrepreneurial spirit in American leads each conversation.  In October, our own AWBO Members shared their inspiring stories and journey to success.

Jan Myers noted as a Free Advocate, shared her story that in 1970's a required  Dress Code for Professional Women in Business. Think about it, when did you last wear pantyhose for work? The past thirty-five years has brought many changes in business. Jan wants all of us to be, "Free, to be who we want to be... make your own Butterfly in life."

Joann Webb (Founding Member of AWBO) a very proud of women in business. She stated that AWBO helped her with Growth and Personal Development when she began her career. Her goal was to provide supplemental income for her family.

KJ Nutt (Founding Member of AWBO) described how times had changed.  How difficult it was for Women to apply for a Business Loan and expressed  she is "Thankful for Women in Business of today, to have a VOICE!"

I found each story to be heart warming. I hope that American continues to embrace Entrepreneurial Business Ownership and Empowering Women for Success.

PRETTY IN PINK ~ YOU BET!  Our November meeting will feature Cancer Awareness.  Each of us have been touched by someone who has been diagnosed with Cancer.  Cancer Survivors are courageous and their fortitude is amazing!   Come visit- bring a friend and WEAR SOMETHING PINK!

I encourage all of you to have a voice, embrace your Personal Growth and be your own Butterfly!

Look forward to seeing you in November,

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business
 
 
We're Growing!
October Guests

  • Robin Beaver, Staying with Style
  • Dana White, Silpada Designs

 
Board Spotlight: Susan Benedict
Susan Benedict is AWBO's Co-VP of Membership and Lafayette’s only Certified Kitchen Designer. What that means for her customers is that Design Alternatives has an extensive client fact finding process about how their clients want their space to work, look and feel. Aesthetics play a role but the room also has to be functional above all else. Some want the “Wow”; others just want their oven and dishwasher doors not to open up into the same space! Her company now looks at their projects through a different pair of glasses with Aging in Place work. “We are trying to get our clients to be pro-active about purchases they make today that may not fit their changing health needs in the future.”
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Upcoming Events

Food Finders Mobile Pantry

AWBO has raised over $500 to sponsor a Mobile Food Pantry in December - when families typically need the most support. Now we need volunteers to work the Day of the Event and a Site to Host the Event. Details will be provided at the November meeting, or you can 
Tammy Foley at tfoley@shook.com. 

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Edward Jones Coffee Club 

Edward Jones financial advisor Ronda Walsh Schwab will be hosting a coffee club at 9 am Friday, November 3 at 211 E. State Street in West Lafayette. "The coffee club offers us an opportunity to learn from one another and receive market updates," Walsh Schwab said. "I look forward to keeping individual investors informed about the current market and economy, as well as have fun and get to know some of my neighbors." Seating may be limited. To reserve a seat, call Jane MacEachron at 743-6484.

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Getting Your "Stuff" in Order:
Financial & Assets

Signature Organizing and Todd Financial are joining forces this month to offer a workshop on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Morton Center. The two business will help you develop a plan for your physical and financial “stuff” providing worksheets and resources while breaking it down into manageable steps. They will also discuss Aging in Place & Safety Audits. The event is $30. Register by calling (765) 775-5110 or contact S.O.S. at 765-427-2785 or help@organizinglafayette.com

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Marketing Roundtable

Let's face it, it's not your customer's job to remember you. In fact, "forgetting" is the number one reason a business loses customers. Join us at The Marketing Roundtable this month to learn how to lock in your customer relationships. Roundtable is led by Nicole Gebhardt and will meet Tuesday, November 20, at 11 am. Lunch is included. First time visitors pay $24. Registration requiredwww.theremarkableway.com 

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KidzArt offers classes, workshops, & parties for ALL ages

Kids from ages 6-12 can join us for our annual KidzArt Winter Wonderland Workshop on Saturday, December 8th from 9:30 – Noon at the Morton Center. Please register directly with Morton by calling  765-775-5120.  $30 to register + $10 supply fee. We will sculpt with clay & more!

Looking for a fun adult event? Host an Art Innovators Home Art party for ladies night, workshops, service organizations, birthdays, etc.  Contact Tamara Coxat tamara@kidzartin.com for more details.  

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Benefit Concert

If you attended the AWBO Social back in 2010, you heardKerri Wagner, Bark Avenue Day Spa, father sing for the event. Steve Rodman is having a concert to benefit prostate cancer on December 2, 2012 in Danville, IL. The concert will have several artist from around the US and will be a tribute to John Denver and Dan Fogelberg. Kerri is heading up a bus for anyone wanted to ride over that Sunday. You can purchase tickets and get more info at www.steverodmanmusic.com and contact Kerri for bus info at kerri@kerriwagner.com.

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Greater Lafayette Commerce in November

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

  • Tippy Connect After Hours, November 1st Hanna Community Center
  • Boiler Bridge Walks- Fridays: November 2nd and 23rd at 5:30p on the Pedestrian Bridge
  • Small Business of the Month – Wednesday November 7th at Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building
  • Tippy Connect Workshop, November 8th 11:30 am at “Social Media Etiquette”
  • Eggs N Issues, Tuesday November 13th at 7:30 am at Hilton Garden Inn: Employee Benefit Solutions “Health Care Reform”
  • Industrial Luncheon, Friday November 16th at 11:30am at Sylvia’s Brick Oven: Purdue's Supplier Diversity Program, (NOTE: must register through Purdue for this event) 
  • Business After Hours, Wednesday November 21st at KJG Architechture
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:
  • Bickford Cottage, November 15 at 2pm
  • Riggs Community Health Center, Nov. 29 at 9am

 
 
Hope to see you at the next meeting. Put it on your calendar today...and invite a deserving friend to join you.
 
Join Us:
AWBO meets at Noon on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the MCL Restaurant & Bakery in West Lafayette.

Visitors are always welcome. No registration is necessary and visitors may attend twice at no charge before becoming a member.

Arrive around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

NEW 2013 AWBO Board

President: Tammy Foley
President Elect: Ronda Schwab
Treasurer: Shirley Pence
Communications: Nicole Gebhardt
Secretary: Jenna Isch
Membership: Becky Risch
Hospitality: Pam Rhode Thalls,Melony Ramsey & Lucy Borga
Programs: Susan Benedict andDanielle Gaylord
3-Minute Spotlights: 
Tamara Cox


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3-Minute Spotlights: Make a reservation to showcase your business by contacting Tamara CoxLimit 2 per meeting.

Membership and Renewal:

Just a reminder that it is RENEWAL TIME!  Membership renewals are due October 1st.  You can renew online at www.AWBO.org 
or contact Becky Risch.

The AWBO Newsletter is published by Nicole Gebhardt. All submissions are in paragraph form via email by the 25th of the month to: Nicole@theRemarkableWay.com
You must include "AWBO" in the subject line.

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