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February Newsletter

February 01, 2013 9:55 AM | Deleted user
February Program: Tuesday, February 12 at Noon
Speak with Confidence 

          
As professionals, we often find ourselves in situations -planned or impromptu- where we must address a group of individuals or a large audience. Whether we are asked to give a presentation or speak off the cuff, such situations can elicit panic and anxiety. How often have you heard someone assert that they LOVE to speak in front of a group? It’s rare.

Join us on Tuesday, February 5th to hear Clyde Hughesfrom Toastmasters discuss the advantages of improving your public speaking skills. Clyde will provide tips on better public speaking and presentation skills, "tricks of the trade" and "speaking off the cuff" as it pertains to professional settings, elevator speeches and table topic discussions. He plans to incorporate a few volunteers into his
presentation while emphasizing how “fun” public speaking can be. This presentation will not be an ‘intro to public speaking’, but tailored to professionals who have experience standing before a group. Please come with questions.

Clyde Hughes is a Freelance Writer for newspapers, magazines and websites writing on topics ranging from sports, politics, urban affairs and minority issues. He produces weekly columns on the NCAA Division III football and currently works in the Marketing & Media Office at Purdue University.


        

      		
    


    

      
        
3 Minute Spotlights:


        


        


        
Joy Page – Enjoy Studio of Hair Design


        
Jan Blau – Classy Canine Clips


        


        
Interested in sharing your business? Contact Tamara Cox to request your 3 minutes of fame.

      		
    

  





  
    

       
    


    

       
    


    

       
    

  






  
    

      From the President...
    

  





  
    

      
        
MAKING A DIFFERENCE...So much to be thankful for!

        On January 25th, AWBO sponsored the Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry at Evangelical Christian Church. Items distributed included frozen meat, baked goods, beverages, vegetables, snacks, fruit, cereal and personal hygiene products. AWBO was able to make a difference to 204 families representing 656 individuals! Our sincere gratitude to ECC for providing a wonderful warm indoor facility, tables and chairs for our event...and to Food Finders for coordinating such an well-run operation.

        

        Your efforts of saving water bottles were seen in action... filled with laundry soap for families and a HOT item to many. What a humbling experience - there are no words to describe my feeling and the out pouring of comments by the many volunteers who worked the Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry. There were over 25 Volunteers who came out to help. THANK YOU, to ALL that volunteered your time, your dedication and contribution of funds to make this event happen. AWBO, you ladies have A Heart of Gold!

        

        Tammy Foley

        AWBO President

        Empowering Women in Business
      		
    


    

       
    

  





  
    

       
    

  





  
    

      Welcome!
    


    

      
        January Guests:


        


        


        


        
    
          
  • Julie Kitchel
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  • Patty Pavey
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  • Karen Hosterman
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  • Misty Evans
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  • Diane Clark
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  • Taunya Ismail
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      Board Member Profile: Becky Risch

      

      Meet Becky Risch, Realtor for Coldwell Banker Shook and AWBO's membership chair. As a local member of the community, graduate of McCutcheon High School and Purdue, Becky has been involved in different aspects of the community her entire life. She's currently involved with the Tippecanoe County Fair Queen Committee, Greater Lafayette Chamber and the Miss Purdue Scholarship pageant (which is the preliminary to the Miss Indiana America pageant). Becky's also served as the steering committee chair for Homeward Bound 5K, and actively involved in Tippy Connect's leadership, including the Tippy Connect 5K. 

    


    

      Upcoming Events
    

  





  
    

      
        


        

          Speed Networking

          


          
Speed Networking with LINC (Lafayette Indiana Networking Connection)


          
Join Jenna Isch and Julie Rubsam for an evening of making connections. They will be hosting a Speed Networking Event on February 4th from 5:45 to 8:15 pm in Room 106 at the Morton Center. For more information and to register for the event, please visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LINC03.

        


        

          
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Save this Date!


          
AWBO will host a Girls Night Out on March 15th at 6:00 pm at Nine Irish Brothers on the West Side. Join us for a little social time as wonderful women in business.


          
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          Greater Lafayette Commerce in January

        


        


        
Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar


        
    
          
  • Small Business of the Month Reception – Wednesday, February 6th – 5:00pm
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  • Tippy Connect After Hours – TBD, Thursday February 7th – 5pm
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  • Third House – Best Western; Saturday, February 9th – 7:30am
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  • Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn – Tuesday, February 12th, 7:30am; Doug Gutridge, Kirby Risk will be giving an update on the Quality of Life initiative
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  • Small Business Matters – Sargent Preston’s – Thursday February 14th; 11:30am - TBD Topic
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  • Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Friday February 15th – 11:30am; Dave McKinnis - Purdue TAP
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  • Tippy Connect Executive Roundtable – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Tuesday February 19th – 5:30pm
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  • Business After Hours – Henry Poor Lumber – Wednesday February 20th – 5pm
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  • Third House – Best Western – Saturday, February 23rd – 7:30am
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  • Building an Effective China Strategy Workshop - Kurz Purdue Technology Center – Monday, February 25th – 9:30am
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Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:


        
    
          
  • Serendipity Eatery, Wednesday February 6th at 10:30am, Grand Opening
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  • Dream Dinners, Thursday February 7th at 4pm, 5 Year Anniversary
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  • Matrix Pregnancy Resource Center, Wednesday February 13th at 11am, New Services Opening
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  • Lighting Printing, Friday February 15th at 3:30pm, Grand Opening
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  • Allegiance Wealth Mangement Group, Friday Februay 22nd at 3:30pm, Grand Opening
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          Something you'd like to see? Send GLC topic ideas to information@greaterlafayettecommerce.com
        
    

        
    
          		
    
    
      

    


    
  
    
    
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    Hope to see you at the next meeting. Put it on your calendar today...and invite a deserving friend to join you.  


    
  
    
    
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      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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            Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:
          
    

          
        

    
          		
    
    

    
    
       
    
    

    
    
      
    
    

    
    
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    3-Minute Spotlights: Make a reservation to showcase your business by contacting Tamara Cox. Limit 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
        
    

        
    
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