| Next meeting topic for Tuesday, Februrary 10th, 2015 |
TAKING THE TIME TO LAUGH
AWBO is pleased to welcome Sally Coffman as our guest speaker. Sara Jane "Sally" Coffman, SWF, asks the Big
Questions, like, "If we can put a man on the moon, why can't I find a comfortable bra?" and "Is my new boyfriend's ex-wife really going to kill me, or is she just bluffing?"
Sally can dish the dirt or fry it up on a pan, she can turn the simple purchase of a new writing chair into an entire room renovation, and she can tolerate almost any flaw in a man if he has tenure and benefits. Mostly, though, Sally can make you laugh.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 10th for a fun time!
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| A Note from Your President... |
It must be fun to be February. You provide us a shortened month to work. You provide us the celebration of Valentine’s Day. You also have the fun of throwing in an extra day every 4 years and calling it Leap Year. So with that being said, February’s AWBO theme will be FUN!
There are many things that we each consider fun. My fun may not be what you would consider fun, but that’s what makes us each unique. I have a friend who is a mountain
climber. Very cool, but not for me. I love hiking and the mountains, but climbing, that is certainly something I have no desire to do. I like my feet on the ground.
One thing I do love to do is read. I always say that reading a book is like a movie in your mind. You imagine all the characters. You get enthralled in the plot, you cry, you laugh, you try to figure out who did it. With that being said, we are so happy to have Sara Jane Coffman as our guest speaker this month. She is going to discuss her book “There is No Such Thing as a Comfortable Bra”. How fun is that?!
Ladies, remember to take time to laugh. Take time to enjoy the fellowship of other women who understand that it’s not always easy being a business owner. Take time for
you. We are no good if we aren't taking care of ourselves. So share the fun, share your passions, but most of all, know that you are awesome!
Respectfully,
Jan French
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business
PS: I am so sorry to be missing this fun meeting, but I will be on vacation with my husband and will also be visiting my Dad. I’ll enjoy my fun, while you enjoy fun with Sara Jane!
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Meet our Board Member
Rhonda Feuer
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 The Pampered Chef gives me the ability to help hosts, guests and consultants get the right tools for an efficient even fun kitchen. I help with time saving tips and preparations for meals with budget friendly recipes. Making life easier and fun in the kitchen is a priority. It's such a great way to bring families & friends together. This year will be my 23rd Anniversary. I still love it and love helping others get free tools or even a commission check!
I started with AWBO back in 2001 and was an active member & past president. I left the group about four years ago because of children and availability. Times have changed again and I am back. I truly enjoy this group of hard working ladies that share their time and talents! This
group offers a unique opportunity to grow personally, as well as professionally. Hospitality/Greeter is my position. Since I love to talk & meet new people it is a great fit.
Rhonda Feuer,
Independent Senior Sales Director for
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News and Events
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GLC Business Expo
The Greater Lafayette Commerce’s 2015 Business Expo is on Thursday, April 9th. We are signed up once again for the Business Expo. Last year we had a great response
to our booth and were well received. We will be asking for your help in the form of 90 minute shifts the day of the event. This is a great networking event and a chance for you to see who is new in the area, a chance to connect with those you haven’t seen in a while and so much more. Mark your calendars.
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Membership to AWBO
There was a rumor going around that AWBO is for Tippecanoe County only. This is just a rumor. Membership is open to all Women Owned Business Owners in all counties! The best invitation is a personal invitation. As a reminder, we’re attached the eligibility
reminder.
Eligibility
Any woman who is an owner or legal partner of a business and who is active in the day-to-day operation of that business is eligible for membership. Women who work on commission and submit a Schedule C to the IRS also qualify. When you apply for membership, it is pending until your business status is confirmed.
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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) to kimberlyringler@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 February
Register at www.greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar
- Small Business of the Month Award Reception – Wednesday February 4th at 5pm - Lafayette Sgt Preston’s Purdue Room
- Tippy Connect After Hours – Thursday February 5th at 5pm –
- Eggs N Issues – Tuesday February 10th at 7:30am – Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette – “Scott Walker, New CEO/President for GLC.”
- Business After Hours – Wednesday February 18th at 5pm – Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital,
- Industrial Luncheon – Friday February 20th at 11:30am – The Outpost – “State of the cities and county,” Mayors John Dennis & Tony Roswarski along with County Tom Murtaugh.
- Free Webinar Offering - Monday February 28th at 12:30pm EST: “A one-hour webinar to learn about Gravie — a whole new way for you and your employees to manage health insurance. Gravie offers an alternative to traditional group insurance by exploring the individual market. Gravie often lowers health insurance costs by 20-40% and serves as your employees’ personal health insurance concierge throughout the year.
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:
- February 3 at 10am in honor of Big Brothers Big Sisters: New Executive Director and New Location, 100 Saw Mill Rd Ste 2000 Lafayette IN 47905
- February 5 at 4:30pm in honor of Fairfield Inn & Suites: Grand Re-Opening from Renovations, 4000 South St Lafayette IN 47905
- February 11 at 10:30am in honor of Arni’s: 50th Anniversary, 2200 Elmwood Ave Lafayette IN 47904
2015 Annual Events Dates:
Washington DC Business Delegation Trip February 25th to 28th
Business Expo April 9, 2015
Career Technical Awards April 14, 2015
Golden Apple Awards April 21, 2015
Lemonade Day May 16, 2015
Golf Outing June 8, 2015
Dancing in the Streets July 18, 2015
Football Kickoff Luncheon August 21, 2015
Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival August 22, 2015
Annual Dinner September 16, 2015
Christmas Capitol of the Midwest December 5 & 6, 2015
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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.
Arrive at 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.
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Membership renewals for the 2014-2015 season are due October 1st. You can renew online at www.AWBO.org or contact Amanda Snider or Linda Berryman.
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