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Moneyball Panel
AWBO's book review panels have always been wonderful, yet challenging. Join us for an engaging conversation as we 'switch it up' and change from book to movie.
Sports metaphors are often used in a business setting to emphasize a point. For example, “Go for the gold”, “keep your eye on the ball” and “knock it out of the park” are references we identify with striving for a successful outcome.
What if the business scenario is less than desirable? What if your business needs to make a “game change” or “put in another player”? Do you “come out swinging” or prefer to “sit on the bench”? We will discuss these questions and deeper business related points highlighted in the movie Moneyball for AWBO Programs on November 12th.
We hope to hit a 'grand slam' with November programming. There is 1 MAJOR message to pick up on. Let’s see who will “take the ball and run with it”.
3-minute spotlight
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I am thankful for women who are warriors-women who have paved the way for us to put the female demographic on a more level playing field. Women who suffered personal pain to allow us to live in a free country, women who have lowered the glass ceiling.
Think about those women, brave enough to blindly follow their husbands to cross the ocean on a ship-there was no questioning the decision back then- it's what you did: you followed your husband. There was no guarantee the ship would even make it to the new world! The movie "Abraham Lincoln" quickly points out how absurd the idea was to men that Women and Blacks should ever to able to vote.
Fast forward 200 years later. The Suffragettes made it possible for us to be able to vote. These women put their health, mental well-being and character on the line within society. I think of Rosa Parks who bravely stood her ground by not relinquishing her bus seat, knowing a trip to the jailhouse was eminent.
When I started my career in the 8O's, talk of breaking the glass ceiling was all you heard about. I'm thankful for those women who have selfishly became trailblazers to allow our paychecks to be more equal to men for the same level of work. We still have a lot of work to do.
My thoughts turn to Mary Kay Ash founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics was the first woman to own a Fortune 500 company. I see Mary Kay as a burning example of women who knew how to get things done without making a person feel inferior. One of her motto's was "always sandwich criticism in between two big slabs of love."
I'm thankful for the women who, 31 plus years ago felt it was vital that women business owners have a respite from doing day to day business. Have you looked within our group of women trail blazers who could mentor you through this current or future rough patch?
For us older members - when is the last time you fought with technology? Was it five minutes ago? Have you considered partnering up with a younger member - I bet they can answer your question in 2 seconds! We all have skills and lessons within this group that we never tap. I'm thankful for women who put my heart at rest because of who you have become, someone I can lean on. What goldmine have you left untapped within AWBO?
Susan Benedict
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business
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Board Member Spotlight
Susan Benedict
 Susan Benedict is AWBO's newest president and is the owner of Design Alternatives. Her company celebrated a 19 year anniversary in September and she has been in the Kitchen and Bath Industry nearly 30 years. That's a lot of industry experience. But what does that mean for you?
Susan helps clients maintain sanity within their living space especially when they can't see the light at the end of the tunnel.
*Susan was told by a new client recently that she was called in because she is known for "getting the most out of every inch of space".
*She is more than a kitchen and bath designer: laundry rooms, home offices, closets, commercial restaurants. If it involves space planning, she has done it. Her ultimate goal is not to sell products. Susan wants her customer's to have a good working functional floor plan that meets their needs before they ever start shopping for products. Many customers confuse they likes or tastes for what actual function they need. Form follows function still applies.
She often plays "marriage counselor" by listening to both parties before producing a compromise.
*More and more of her customer's are hiring her to have the hard conversations with tradesmen and contractor's when there is a dispute. "Being a middle child stereotypes me as a mediator, but I guess it holds true here as well. Sometimes it just takes a third party to have an objective viewpoint when a project has stalled. Someone who understands both sides-Dreams vs. the Reality".
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Are you interested in getting the most out of your "Golden Years"? BOOMERcation seminar's are now being held during daytime and evening hours at Homecare By Design's newest offices on the west side. Call #446-8080 for Seminar days and time during the month of November.
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Holiday Auction 2013
Believe it or not, the Holidays are just around the corner and that means it’s time for the AWBO Holiday Auction and Drawing. Each year for the December meeting we hold our holiday fundraiser to help support the Cary Home for Girls. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Cary Home. This year we need your help to make a difference in the lives of these girls. Please consider donating to this year’s auction and drawing. There are many ways to help, including monetary donations, gift certificates, and/or product packages. With your donation your company name will be recognized in our program book and will be on display next to the auction item at our event.
This year’s Holiday Auction will be held at 11:30 a.m. at MCL Cafeteria Banquet Room on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Please contact Jenna Isch if you would like to donate or volunteer to help out with this wonderful event. 765-838-2781 orjisch@farmersagent.com
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Is Your Photo Posted on the Website?
Many times guests would like to connect with someone they met at our AWBO monthly meeting. But by the time they get back to the office the name may be "gone". Is your photo posted on the website? Please use this tool to your advantage. We recently found at least two members who had downloaded their photo, but a setting was not allowing it to post.
Please contact Becky Risch or Susan Benedict if you are having problems getting your photo to post correctly. Or, if you don't have a current photo, please let us know as well-might be time to have Michael Dick (photographer) return.
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Has Identity Theft Happened to You?
Look! Your Message Goes Here
AWBO Members are always welcome to post news about their business' special events, workshops, Open Houses, new certifications, or achievements in this newsletter. Submissions are due in finished form (a/k/a written concisely) tokimberlyringler@gmail.com by the 25th of every month. You must include the words "AWBO" in the subject line.
Want to advertise a general product special or news item of your choice? AWBO members are welcome to distribute tabletop fliers at our monthly meetings and/or register for an upcoming 3-minute spotlight.
Please note: We reserve the right to edit or limit any form of marketing in keeping with the integrity of our membership and our meetings. AWBO does not share, or allow the use of its email distribution list for non-AWBO sponsored events.
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Greater Lafayette Commerce in November
Register at www.greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar
o Boiler Bridge Walk – John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge
Friday, November 1st – 5:00pm
o Small Business of the Month Reception - Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building
Wednesday, November 6th – 5:00pm
o Boiler Bridge Walk – John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge
Friday, November 8th – 5:00pm
o Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn
Tuesday, November 12th – 7:30am
o Small Business Matters – Jane’s Deli
Thursday, November 14th – 11:30am
o Industrial Luncheon – Purdue Memorial Union
Friday, November 15th – 11:30am
o Business After Hours – Midwest Rentals
Wednesday, November 20th – 5:00pm
o Boiler Bridge Walk – John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge
Friday, November 22nd – 5:00pm
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking
o Camera Outfitters (Grand Opening) Thursday, November 7th at 1:00pm
o Homecare By Design (New Location) Friday, November 22nd at 1:00pm
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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. (Excluding June)
Visitors are always welcome. No registration is necessary and visitors may attend twice at no charge before becoming a member.
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President
Susan Benedict
President Elect Open Seat
Treasurer
Shirley Pence
Vice-President Communications Open Seat
Secretary
Ashley Bigelow
Membership
Amanda Snider
Linda Berryman
Hospitality
Melanie Ramsey
Pam Rhode-Thalls
Joanne Webb
Special Events Jenna Isch
Programs
Tamara Cox
Danielle Gaylord
Jan French
Contact Us:
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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 Amanda Snider, or Linda Berryman.
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The AWBO Newsletter is published monthly. All submissions are in paragraph form via email by the 25th of the month to:kimberlyringler@gmail.com
You must include "AWBO" in the subject line.
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