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December Newsletter

December 04, 2013 6:42 AM | Deleted user

Next meeting topic for Tuesday, December 10th at Noon:

AWBO Holiday

Auction & Drawing

The Holiday Auction and Drawing is coming up fast!! It's the holiday season and that means time for the annual AWBO Holiday Auction and Drawing. Please join us on Tuesday December 10th from 11:30 to 1:00 at the MCL Restaurant and Bakery in West Lafayette. Invite your friends, family, employees and clients to celebrate the holiday season. All proceeds from the Holiday Auction and Drawing benefit the Cary Home.

Also if you still want to donate or help with the event please contact Jenna Isch at jisch@farmersagent.com.

From the President...

It's almost time for AWBO's annual benefit auction for Cary Girls Home located on 18th Street in Lafayette. Our president, Susan Benedict, asked me to tell you a little bit about it. Our goal, through this auction, is to present the home with a nice amount that will supply the needs of the young girls who might find themselves uprooted from their homes very abruptly. There are currently 3 girls there but that number can change daily.

The workers love to have people go in and work with the girls making crafts (which I love to do) and other skills to encourage them. I know the money that will be raised, will go for paper, markers, paint, glue and other art/crafting supplies. But many times the home runs low, or completely out on vital items such as clothes, winter coats, shoes, toiletries and backpacks. Let's set them up with what they need, and some want's, for the girls at Cary Girls Home!!

Please mark it on your calendar, bring a purse full of money or your checkbook and don't miss this action packed event full of exciting things.

Melony Ramsey
AWBO Hospitality Vice President
Empowering Women in Business

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News & Events

Committee News...

This is Melony Ramsey reporting for the AWBO Hospitality Committee which includes Pam Rhode-Thalls and Joanne Webb.

We want to thank Zandra Barker, Kim Ringler and Julia Curry for being our guests at the November meeting. We invite you to return to our spectacular December Charity event to earn money for Cary Girls Home.

Women Business owners can visit AWBO luncheons 2 times but we hope you will want to become members after that so you can enjoy the benefits of listening to inspirational, informative speakers, communicating with other business owners and gleaning tips that will help you with your business.

We also had 6 more members renew at the meeting. Don't forget to pay your dues so you don't miss out on upcoming events.

--From the Hospitality Committee

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Keeping off the inches during the Holidays of interest??

Shaklee 180 takes your shape in a whole new direction. Keep your muscle. Lose only the jiggly stuff. See WWW.TANGOGIRL.SHAKLEE180.COM . Tating events every Tuesday at 6:15pm in Joanne Webb's home. RSVP: 765-474-5429.

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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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Programs Information...

In January, we are delighted to bring Robby Slaughter from AccelaWork located in Indianapolis to speak. Robby is author of “The How-To Guide for Generations at Work”. Individuals of all ages can be productive through a new perspective on age and experience. Robby will discuss just how we can do that.

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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) 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 December
Register at www.greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

Small Business of the Month Reception - Lafayette Savings Bank MAIN BRANCH Location – Wednesday, December 4th – 5:00pm
Dickens of a Christmas/Christmas Parade – Downtown Lafayette – Saturday December 7th 10a to 6pm and Sunday December 8th at 2pm
Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn – Tuesday, December 10th – 7:30am - National Guard as they speak about their Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Office (ESGR) and the Hero2Hired Program.
Small Business Matters – Jane’s Deli – Thursday, December 12th – 11:30am – Topic TBD
Business After Hours – Hot Box Pizza – Wednesday, December 18th – 5:00pm

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Excel Center/Goodwill Education Initiatives: Thursday, December 5th at 4:00pm, grand opening

Other Information:
The GLC office will be closed the following dates for the December Holidays:

Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th
Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Special Message from Joe Seaman CEO/President of GLC:“Wishing all ABWO Members a safe and happy holiday season!! This community deserves celebration after a record breaking 2013 with over 1 Billion Dollars of Capital Investments. How blessed we are! Thank you for running businesses that help take this community from Good to GREAT!”

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.

Join Us:

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 around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

2013-14 AWBO Board

President
Susan Benedict

President Elect Open Seat

Treasurer
Shirley Pence

Vice-President Communications Open Seat

Secretary
Ashley Bigelow

Membership
Amanda Snider
Linda Berryman

Hospitality
Melony Ramsey
Pam Rhode-Thalls
Joanne Webb

Special Events Jenna Isch

Programs
Tamara Cox
Danielle Gaylord
Jan French

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Tamara Cox, Danielle Gaylord or Jan French

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 1^st. You can renew online at www.AWBO.org
or contact Amanda Snider, or Linda Berryman.

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.

November Newsletter

November 05, 2013 9:17 AM | Deleted user

Next meeting topic for Tuesday, November 12th at Noon:

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 12^th.

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

Kerri Wagner, Bark Avenue Day Spa

Cindy Metzger, Tre'vo

From the President...

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

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".

Becky

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News & Events

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?

Isabel Hogue, Independent Insurance Agent, is co-author of Beat Identity Theft: Reduce Your Risk and Fight Back!

The book is available on Amazon.com and Kindle.

Beat Identity Theft is for people who want to cut through the hype about identity theft and find a better way to manage the risk. Read more on the blog BeatIdentityTheftBook.com

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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) 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

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.

Join Us:

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 around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

2013-14 AWBO Board

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:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Tamara Cox, Danielle Gaylord or Jan French

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 1^st. You can renew online at www.AWBO.org
or contact Amanda Snider, or Linda Berryman.

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.

October Newsletter

October 01, 2013 2:26 PM | Deleted user

Next meeting topic for Tuesday, October 8th at Noon:

Women's Health

When "women's healthcare" is the topic of conversation, our minds pull in many different directions. We think of the trials experienced by our mothers, our daughters and our close friends. Our own fears of heart disease, breast cancer and other female related disease surface when we make our annual visits and wait for the results. Dr. Knutson will provide essential health and wellness information on a variety of women's health issues. Bring a close friend or loved one to this important discussion that affects us all.

Dr. Renee Knutson, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Premier Healthcare for Women, will be speaking to us on Tuesday, October 8th about 'Women's Health' issues.

3-minute spotlight

Melissa Kirsch, Western Southern

Isabel Hogue, Health and Retirement Insurance

From the President...

Do you take time to dream? Is there a special place in your home or office that allows you to download and de-stress from the worries of your day?

If not, I encourage you to allow yourself 5 minutes a week to schedule time into your calendar to engage the right side of your brain... 5 minutes to take time for you.

As we start another year in AWBO this month I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to engage within this unique organization. Do you find AWBO holds value for you as an organization? How about personally? Do you come for the networking, the education or just as a respite from doing the day to day business?

Someone within your organization has to be able to see 5 years into the future. Who is the dreamer-the visionary? I have a hunch it's you. Who within AWBO can help you make that dream a reality rather than something you just think about on a periodic basis?

The Journal and Courier newspaper called a couple weeks ago and asked me some questions about "Man Caves". I was able to refer them to 5 male friends I know who go there to de-stress. This got me thinking-why don't we women have a designated room or area with a societal label? I'm dreaming that AWBO comes up with a new title for where we women go to "de-stress and dream".

If you were unable to attend AWBO's first workshop last month you missed some valuable insights into getting started--often the biggest hurdle. Seek out a member who did attend and ask them what stood out to them the most. If you were an attendee- what have you done with what you learned? Is the workbook already on the shelf collecting dust or is your plan already in action?

My dream is that AWBO becomes such a recognized entity for empowering women within our community starts that it's members become the "go-see AWBO" organization when you want to get something done.

You know the saying- You want something done-ask a busy person!".

Susan Benedict
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

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A BIG Thank you to our Dream it! Plan it! Live it! Sponsors:

$500

The Right Word-Karen Hatke

Miracles Fitness-Dan Ritchie

RamZ's Exchange & Emporium-Melony Ramsey

Stanley Steamer-Shirley Pence

Lafayette Hearing Company-Mary Caccavo

$125

Regions Bank-Angela Tamer

Mary Kay-Pam Rhode-Thalls

Esmeralda Farms-Terri Robertson

Allstate-Jan Nielsen Agency

Coldwell Banker Shook-Tammy Foley

Isch Insurance Services-Jenna Isch

Geb*Art Strategic Communications-Nicole Gebhardt

Lafayette PC-Julie Rubsam

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Special Event Thank You...

Hi to all our AWBO readers! I just want you to know that if you attended the Dream it! Plan it! Live it! event, we were delighted you were there. And if you didn't attend, you really missed it. We had a room full of attenders (even a couple of gentlemen). I learned so much about myself and having dreams (I mix this with my goals) and how to see them through. I actually wrote them down and verbalized them for the first time. It made me think and realize that I CAN "LIVE IT!"

Our board wants you to know that there will be more great speakers in the future so be sure to get involved in our monthly meetings the second Tuesday of every month at MCL Cafeteria in West Lafayette, where there is always a wonderful variety of delicious food choices.

Hope to see you Tuesday, October 8 at 11:30 for lunch with the meeting at 12 noon.

Melony Ramsey

Hospitality Committee

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Has Identity Theft Happened to You?

Isabel Hogue, Independent Insurance Agent, is co-author of Beat Identity Theft: Reduce Your Risk and Fight Back!

The book is available on Amazon.com and Kindle.

Beat Identity Theft is for people who want to cut through the hype about identity theft and find a better way to manage the risk. Read more on the blog BeatIdentityTheftBook.com

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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) 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 October

Register at www.greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

Small Business of the Month Reception - Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building – Wednesday, October 3rd – 5:00pm
Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn – Tuesday, October 8th – 7:30am
Small Business Matters – Jane’s Deli – Thursday, October 10th – 11:30am
Boiler Bridge Walk – John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge – Friday, October 11th – 5:00pm
Business After Hours – Miracles Fitness – Wednesday, October 16th – 5:00pm
Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Friday, October 18th – 11:30am
Operation Trick or Treat – Downtown Lafayette (Main St.) – Friday, October 25th – 5:00pm
Economic Forecast Luncheon – Holiday Inn City Centre – Thursday, October 31st – 11:30am
Famers Market – Purdue University –Every Thursday from May - October – 11:00am to 3pm
Farmer’s Market – Downtown Lafayette –Every Saturday form May - October – 7:30am until Noon

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Camilles Sidewalk Café: Wednesday, October 9th at 3:30pm, Grand Opening
Lafayette Community Bank: Tuesday, October 15th at 3:00pm, Grand Opening

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.

Join Us:

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 around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

Newly Elected

2013-14 AWBO Board

President:
  Susan Benedict
President Elect:
  Open Seat Special Events:
Jenna Isch
Treasurer:
Shirley Pence
Communications:
   Open Seat Secretary:
   Open Seat Membership:
  Amanda Snider
  Linda Berryman
Hospitality:
  Pam Rhode Thalls
Melony Ramsey
Joanne Webb
Programs: Danielle Gaylord
Jan French
Tamara Cox

3-Minute Spotlights

Tamara Cox

Corporate Sponsors:

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

Armstrong Law Offices
Creative Inc.
Isch Insurance Services
Lafayette Hearing Center
Lafayette PC
RamZ Emporium
Ronda Walsh Schwab, Edward Jones
Stanley Steemer
Tammy Foley, Coldwell Banker Shook

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Tamara Cox, Danielle Gaylord or Jan French

3-Minute Spotlights: Make a reservation to showcase your business bycontacting Tamara Cox. Limit 2 per meeting.

Membership and Renewal:

Just a reminder that it is RENEWAL TIME! Membership renewals are due October 1^st. You can renew online at www.AWBO.org
or contact Amanda Snider, or Linda Berryman.

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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September Newsletter

September 01, 2013 11:03 AM | Deleted user

Remember: No Tuesday Meeting this Month.

Special Workshop Thursday, Sept. 12:

Dream it! Plan it! Live it!

Grab your gear. AWBO, in partnership with YWCA Greater Lafayette are hosting a special Goal Mastery Workshop on Thursday, September 12 led by special guest speaker, author and dreampreneur Traci Bogan(www.tracibogan.com).

This special 3 hour interactive workshop provides you with opportunities and tools to sharpen your old skill sets, and build new techniques and tools. You will be challenged to stretch your vision, overcome your fears, and step out of your comfort zone and into massive focus, action, and accountability. You will leave fully armed with a Goal Planning System (G.P.S.) and a Massive Accountability Plan (M.A.P) to help you stay on track. The work you do in this workshop could change the rest of your life.

A special thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible:

Lafayette Hearing Center
Miracles Fitness
RamZs Emporium
Stanley Steamer
The Right Word

Space is limited. Tickets are $15 for AWBO members and $25 for non-members & guests. Reserve your seat today.

From the President...

What an opportunity to be President during the 30th Anniversary of AWBO! You have all touched my heart and words alone cannot express enough my appreciation. AWBO has been busy: supporting Cary Home for Girls, the Holiday Auction and Raffle, Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry,
Chamber of Commerce Expo, the Summer Social, and upcoming Work Shop, "Dream It! Plan It! Live it!"

These events could not have happened without the love and dedication of our AWBO Board of Directors, Corporate Sponsorships and the Support and Vision of our Membership. To each of you, THANK YOU for making this year a success, for your support and mostly your friendship! It has been a
pleasure to serve as president along side the talented and gifted women of AWBO.

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

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Nominations for the 2013-14 Board
President- Susan Benedict
President Elect - Open Seat
President Elect Co-Chair (for events only) Jenna Isch
Programs - Danielle Gaylord, Tamara Cox, and Jan French
Hospitality - Melony Ramsey, Pam Rhode-Thalls and Joanne Webb
Secretary - Open Seat
Treasurer - Shirley Pence
Membership - Amanda Snider and Linda Berryman
Communications - Open Seat

Membership Renewals This Month

Dues are $75 a year from October 2013 to October 2014.

Payments accepted AWBO.org with PayPal or check payable to: AWBO P.O. Box 1073 Lafayette, IN 47901

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Congrats - Bark Avenue Day Spa

Kerri Wagner and Alyson Lindsay from Bark Avenue Day Spa attended the All American Grooming Show in Chicago and went through three days of classes. The most interesting thing they learned was about shaving long haired breeds and new therapies for dogs with skin issues. If you’re interested about learning more they can be found at www.barkavenuedayspa.com or 765-413-0968.

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Congrats - KJ Nutt and Friends

KJ Nutt and Friends announce their newest designer Whitney Bell.
She is a 2005 graduate from McCutcheon High School and 2007 graduate of Lafayette Beauty Academy. Since then Whitney has been practicing her trade in West Lafayette. Now she is just across the river, at KJ Nutt and Friends, still living and breathing her trade. Whitney's trade is being an artist of hair, makeup & nails. She will continue to increase her education. Working with some gifted stylist is giving her an outlet for her creative side.
Please give Whitney a call at 765-742-1522 to book your next appointment.

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Self-Publish Your Book Yet This Year!

Join a small group of aspiring authors to be led step-by-step in planning, writing, designing, self-publishing and marketing your own book. It’s all the accountability and support you need to get your book published! Three sessions over three months, just $99 each. We start this month. Contact Nicole Gebhardt for dates and times at nicole@theremarkableway.com

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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) 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 September

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

Small Business of the Month Reception - Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building – Wednesday, September 7th – 5:00 pm
Boiler Bridge Walk – John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge – Friday, September 6th – 5:00 pm
Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn – Tuesday, September 10th – 7:30 am
Small Business Matters – Jane’s Deli – Thursday, September 12th – 11:30 am
Boiler Bridge Walk – John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge – Friday, September 13th – 5:00 pm
Annual Dinner – Purdue Memorial Union – Wednesday, September 18th – 6:00 pm
Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Friday, September 20th – 11:30 am
Business After Hours – GreenTree Assisted Living – Wednesday, September 25th – 5:00 pm
Famers Market – Purdue University – Every Thursday from May - October – 11:00 am to 3 pm
Farmer’s Market – Downtown Lafayette – Every Saturday form May - October – 7:30 am until Noon

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Keller Williams: Thursday, September 12st at 4pm; grand opening.

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.

Join Us:

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 around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

2013 AWBO Board

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

Corporate Sponsors:

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

Armstrong Law Offices
Creative Inc.
Isch Insurance Services
Lafayette Hearing Center
Lafayette PC
RamZ Emporium
Ronda Walsh Schwab, Edward Jones
Stanley Steemer
Tammy Foley, Coldwell Banker Shook

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. You can renew online at www.AWBO.org
or contact Becky Risch.

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.

August Newsletter

August 23, 2013 9:43 AM | Deleted user

Next meeting topic for Tuesday, August 13 at Noon:

Mastering Your Memory

Did you know that your memory can directly impact your business’ bottom-line? We’ve come to rely on our gadgets while we ponder the disastrous consequence should we ever lose our iPhone.

Join us on Tuesday, August 13^th for “Mastering Your Memory”. Phil Marino will teach you valuable skills that will improve your ability to recall information, which will ultimately benefit you professionally and personally. You will gain an appreciation for a “trained memory” as it may lend to “increased sales, develop more confidence, and give a competitive advantage”… among other benefits. This is a fun and interactive presentation that you will not want to miss.

From the President...

This past few years I have been blessed working alongside great women of AWBO. My life is richer, filled with lasting friendship and so much inspiration from wonderful Women Business Owners who embraces life and business. The AWBO Board is filled with leadership, camaraderie and dedication to AWBO. Do you enjoy working with women as a team? Enjoy outreach? If you answered YES, you would be a great contribution to the new Board of Directors. For more information, call me Tammy Foley 765-479-1216 or President Elect Holly Thomas.

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

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Special Workshop Coming Sept. 12:

Dream it! Plan it! Live it!

Grab your gear. AWBO, in partnership with YWCA Greater Lafayette are hosting a special Goal Mastery Workshop on Thursday, September 12 led by special guest speaker, author and dreampreneur Traci Bogan(www.tracibogan.com).

This special 3 hour interactive workshop provides you with opportunities and tools to sharpen your old skill sets, and build new techniques and tools. You will be challenged to stretch your vision, overcome your fears, and step out of your comfort zone and into massive focus, action, and accountability. You will leave fully armed with a Goal Planning System (G.P.S.) and a Massive Accountability Plan (M.A.P) to help you stay on track. The work you do in this workshop could change the rest of your life.

A special thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible:

Lafayette Hearing Center
Miracles Fitness
RamZs Emporium
Stanley Steamer
The Right Word

Space is limited. Tickets are $15 for AWBO members and $25 for non-members & guests. Reserve your seat today.

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News & Events

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Join the AWBO Board

It's a new year! Not for everyone, but the AWBO Board of Directors is moving that direction. Our new term for officers and committee chairs begins in September. So now is your opportunity to get more involved. You will make new friends, learn new skills and maybe make some great new business contacts. Please contact Holly Thomas if you would like to learn what positions still need to be filled. Help make AWBO grow into an even better organization! Your energy, fresh ideas and commitment are wanted and needed!

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Did you Miss AWBO Girls' Night Out?

What a beautiful evening for Girls Night Out in July. We meet at Red Seven for drinks and dinner while sitting on the patio. The laughter was contagious. Downtown Lafayette was buzzing with the preparations of the Citizens Band performance later that evening. Thanks to those of you who were able to join us! Watch for another GNO this fall.

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Congrats

Janelle Fassnacht and Nichelle Wilkinson, of KJ Nutt and Friends Salon and Spa, went to a continuing education class at Paul Mitchell the school in Indianapolis. Education was on curly hair color, cutting and creative styling. Along with product knowledge about Paul Mitchell's new curl line.

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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) tonicole@theremarkableway.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 August

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce. com/calendar

Farmer’s Markets:

Downtown Lafayette – Saturday, May 4th, 11th 18th 25th at 7:30 am
Purdue Farmer’s Market – Centennial Mall – Thursday, May 9th 16th, 23rd 30th at 11:00 am

Small Business of the Month Reception - Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building – Wednesday, August 7^th– 5:00pm

CRANE Workshop – Greater Lafayette Commerce – Wednesday, August 14^th – 9:30am

Business After Hours – Purdue University Spurgeon Club – Wednesday, August 14^th – 5:00pm

Purdue Football Kick-Off Luncheon – Purdue University – Friday, August 16^th – 11:30am

Amtrak Summit – Faith Community Ministries – Wednesday, August 21^st – 8:00am

Uptown Jazz & Blues – Downtown Lafayette – Saturday, August 24^th – 5:00pm

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Abstract Technology: Thursday, August 1^st at 3:30pm; five year anniversary.
Regions Bank: Friday, August 9^th at 2:00pm; ground breaking.
IU Health Arnett: Monday, August 12^th at 3:00pm; new facility.

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.

Join Us:

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 around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

2013 AWBO Board

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

Corporate Sponsors:

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

Armstrong Law Offices
Creative Inc.
Isch Insurance Services
Lafayette Hearing Center
Lafayette PC
RamZ Emporium
Ronda Walsh Schwab, Edward Jones
Stanley Steemer
Tammy Foley, Coldwell Banker Shook

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

July Newsletter

August 23, 2013 9:42 AM | Deleted user

Next meeting topic for Tuesday, July 9 at Noon:

Healthcare:

What do employers have to do next?

With the landscape of employer-provided health care potentially changing over the next few years, employers should consider their future plans related to their role in employee health care. Employers may have to make some big decisions about whether to continue providing coverage to their employees. The “pay or play” penalties provide some incentive for employers to continue coverage, since they will be at risk for significant penalties if they do not. However, employers may decide that paying the penalty is more cost-effective than continuing to pay the ever-increasing costs of health care for employees and their families.

On the other hand, uncertainty among employees about the quality and cost of individual health coverage continues to make employer-provided health coverage an attractive recruiting and retention tool.

Healthcare Reform is here.

How does it fit into your business plan?

Join us Tuesday, July 9th for lunch, a short business meeting and a program packed full of the tools you may need in the near future to assess how healthcare reform will be impacting your business on many levels.

Mindy Anderson-Wallis of Employee Benefit Solutions will breakdown the highlights and provide valuable insight into the key components that need to be scrutinized once the ground rules are established. You can't afford to miss this one!

From the President...

A big SHOUT OUT of THANKS to Holly Thomas for coordinating a very enjoyable Summer Social last month. It was a HOOT to find that creativity we lost from our school days and the friendships we made while giggling at our own creations. Thank you Tamara Coxand your KidzArt educators for the inspiration, fun and encouragement.
We had a great time!

As the 4th of July approaches may you enjoy your family, friendship and be safe in your travels.

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

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Sponsor our Goal Setting Workshop

On Tuesday, September 12 we're hosting perhaps one of the most important special events we've ever coordinated - a Dreams and Goals planning workshop. We've invited a very special guest and published author from Wisconsin, Traci Bogan, (www.tracibogan.com) to lead us in a 3-hour workshop on living a more meaningful life.

In order to make this workshop possible, we need SPONSORS. This could be an amazing opportunity to associate your brand with the most inspiring evening these women may experience all year...particularly if your brand is related to some of the many common dreams & goals women have - like better health, weight loss, business growth, added income, travel, renewed relationships, etc. That's because these women will be staking a claim on their goals that very evening!

If you'd like to become a sponsor at a $125 or $500 level, please contact Program VPs Susan Benedict (426-4375) or Danielle Gaylord (427-2785). Sponsorships are due Friday, July 5th.

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News & Events

Congratulations Jen Weida!

A hearty congratulations to AWBO member Jen Weida

owner of Chiropractic Solutions. Jennifer earned one of the coveted awards in the Tippy Connect "Top 10 Under 40"!

Jennifer holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine from National University of Health Science. She is also a manager of Universal Fitness and Training, Visalus Sciences regional director, board member of Beacon Academy and volunteers with the Almost Home Humane Society, American Red Cross and Junior Achievement.

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KidzArt Summer Camps

Register: www.kidzartin.com Email: tamara@kidzartin.com for more infomation. Art Show on the last day of each Camp!

Red Poppy Gallery Downtown
Around the World with KidzArt, July 8-12 (Mon-Fri), 9-Noon, Ages 6-12. $150 Create your KidzArt passport & visit a new country each day! Sculpt, paint, draw & more.

Morton Community Center
(register direct with Morton Center by calling 775-5120)

Mini-Camps, ages 6-12. $50 + $20 supply fee/camp.

Pirate Adventure: July 16,17, 18, 9:30 - noon

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Build the Business You Really Want

Ready to take a good look at your business, your ideal clients, and your marketing plan? Join Nicole Gebhardt in August for a 4-week workshop series to be led step-by-step to create the plan to attract the clients you really enjoy to build the business you really want. For details visit: www.theremarkableway.com/breakthrough

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Hey! 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) tonicole@theremarkableway.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 July

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce. com/calendar

Farmer’s Markets:

Downtown Lafayette – Saturday, May 4th, 11th 18th 25th at 7:30 am
Purdue Farmer’s Market – Centennial Mall – Thursday, May 9th 16th, 23rd 30th at 11:00 am

Small Business of the Month Reception - Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building
Dancing In The Streets Press Conference - John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge – Tuesday, July 16th at Noon
Business After Hours – Speedpro Imaging, Wednesday, July 17 at 5 pm.
Dancing In The Streets – Downtown Lafayette and West Lafayette; Saturday, July 20 starting at 4 pm

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Window World of Lafayette: Thursday, July 11th in honor of their new location.

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.

Join Us:

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 around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

2013 AWBO Board

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

Corporate Sponsors:

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

Armstrong Law Offices
Creative Inc.
Isch Insurance Services
Lafayette Hearing Center
Lafayette PC
RamZ Emporium
Ronda Walsh Schwab, Edward Jones
Stanley Steemer
Tammy Foley, Coldwell Banker Shook

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

June Newsletter

May 31, 2013 11:10 AM | Deleted user

AWBO Summer Social!

Bring your friends and enjoy some wonderful companionship. AWBO announces our annual Summer Social event to be held at The Red Poppy Art Gallery downtown Lafayette at 800 Main Street from 5:30 -7:30, Tuesday, June 11th. Tamara Cox from Kidz Art and our new incoming President elect Holly Thomashave planned a wonderful evening of food, drinks and art classes. Try your hand at several different art stations to find out where your talent lies, or just mingle with old friends and get acquainted with new ones.

Either way, the more the merrier!

Register at www.awbo.org. Attendance is $20/person - which includes supplies and appetizers. Advance reservations required. Cash bar.

For more information contact AWBO VP Holly Thomas via email: Holly@Holly4houses.com

Please note: our regular monthly meetings will resume in July.

From the President...

WOW, did you have a moment last month with Cory Vanderburgof Huntington Bank when he spoke about how to put yourself/business into a better position when working with borrowed money? What an a-ha moment which affects us personally along with risk to our business. Thank you Cory for making us aware of how credit card debit can be damaging to our business.

It's also a sad time as we mourn the unexpected loss of Brenda Combs, owner of Moondance Marketing (see below). It's a reminder to us all that life is precious and we must be sure we're living a complete and full life beyond work and business.

That's why our AWBO Board is passionate about creating and building relationships as women in the business community. I hope you'll take the time to join us at the Summer Social this month. Bring a guest, socialize, find that creativity spark and enjoy the night.

I look forward to seeing you there,

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

Welcome!

New Member:

Linda Gloyeske, Wildtree

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Board Member Profile: Tamara Cox

Meet Tamara Cox - AWBO programs chair for scheduling 3-minute spotlights. Tamara owns KidzArt of West Central Indiana which is a local art franchise committed to increasing self-confidence and problem-solving skills for “kids” of all ages (including adults). She has 2 sons that were involved in KidzArt classes at their local elementary school and she saw them become more & more confident in themselves because they were learning a new skill. When the previous owner moved out of state, Tamara saw an opportunity to bring this program to many more students and families so she purchased the business in January 2009. Tamara graduated from Purdue with a Management and Finance Degree in 1991 before moving from Indianapolis to Benton County in 1997 to marry and raise a family. Her two sons are ages 13 & 11 and her oldest son, Mitchell, just won the “Artist of the Year” award at his school. Tamara is the Treasurer at her local church, is on the Benton County Relay for Life Committee, is Past President of the school PTO, and enjoys time outside with her family. Tamara's KidzArt business will be teaching at our AWBO summer social in June!

News & Events

In Memory: Brenda Combs

We are saddened to announce the death of a friend, member and fellow-business woman Brenda Combs, owner of Moondance Marketing. Brenda died Tuesday after a 9 year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband and twin children. The Board has sent a gift basket to the family on behalf of all AWBO members. Please keep Brenda's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

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Ready to Write a Book?

Nicole Gebhardt will be leading a book-writing mastermind/workshop series for business owners who'd like to publish a book related to their expertise. The mastermind starts June 20. For details visit: www.theremarableway.com/book-it-mastermind

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KidzArt Summer Camps

Register: www.kidzartin.com Email: tamara@kidzartin.com for more infomation. Art Show on the last day of each Camp!

West Lafayette Elks Club
Secret Agent Camp, June 17-20 (Mon-Thu), 12:30-3:30, Ages 6-12. $99 Your mission should you choose to accept it is to have fun at KidzArt camp creating secret agent themed art, a duct tape wallet, secret codes & more!

Red Poppy Gallery Downtown
Around the World with KidzArt, July 8-12 (Mon-Fri), 9-Noon, Ages 6-12. $150 Create your KidzArt passport & visit a new country each day! Sculpt, paint, draw & more.

Morton Community Center
(register direct with Morton Center by calling 775-5120)

Mini-Camps, ages 6-12. $50 + $20 supply fee/camp.
Around The World: June 11,12,13, 9:30 - noon

Pirate Adventure: July 16,17, 18, 9:30 - noon

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Greater Lafayette Commerce in June

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

Farmer’s Markets:

Downtown Lafayette – Saturday, May 4th, 11th 18th 25th at 7:30 am
Purdue Farmer’s Market – Centennial Mall – Thursday, May 9th 16th, 23rd 30th at 11:00 am

Annual Golf Outing – Birck Boilermaker Golf Course, Purdue – Monday, June 3 at 11:00 am
Small Business of the Month Reception – NO JUNE RECEPTION
Eggs N Issues, Special Meeting – Hilton Garden Inn – Tuesday June 11. Topic to be Announced.
Small Business Matters/Industrial Luncheon – DOES NOT MEET June, July OR August.
Community Reception for Purdue President Daniels – Imagination Station- Monday, June 17
Business After Hours – Wabash Center – Wednesday June 19th – 5 pm to 7 pm.

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Volestapine: Monday June 10 at 3pm in honor of their new manufacturing lines.

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.

Join Us:

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 around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

2013 AWBO Board

President: Tammy Foley
President Elect: Holly Thomas
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

Corporate Sponsors:

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

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

May Newsletter

May 01, 2013 12:41 AM | Deleted user

Next Program: Tuesday, May 14 at Noon

Pit-falls of Credit-Point Counterpoint

In January we heard about the best way to make sure you are getting the lowest rates on your business credit cards. We had great feedback about how this one presentation was changing the face of businesses for many of our members.
There is a flip side. Cory VanDenBerg, branch manager of the downtown Huntington Branch will be with us Tuesday, May 14th to make us aware of the "Pit-falls of Credit." Come learn firsthand the grave financial mistakes that he sees businesses making with personal credit, to benefit the business because it's instant credit yet has long-term hazardous results. "Sole-proprietors are often the worst offenders, because it's the path of least resistance." If your business is suffering from high credit card debt, come take a break and absorb the information your business needs to get out of debt and start thriving. If you've been there and can mentor a newer member through the process be prepared to add to the discussion. See you on the 14th!

3 Minute Spotlights:

Susannah Hall-Justice, Hall-Justice Law Firm
Joanne Webb, Shaklee

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

From the President...

"How's Business?"

A Special "Thank You," to Mayor John Dennis and Mayor Tony Roswarski for speaking in April. Our AWBO Members and guests filled the room to hear the insight of job creation, growth and economic outlook for Tippecanoe County. Wow, feeling blessed to have great leadership in our community with vision for the future!

So, have you run into an old acquaintance, friend or co-worker and the first thing asked, "How's Business?" The past five years answers may have been of frustration, hope and 2013 turned into fantastic. I hope your business has a noticeable difference in making you a better business owner... I'm absolutely stoked about the future!

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

Welcome!

April Guests:

Sana Booker, 4-Books Services
Jacquia Wright, IFCU
Karen Hosterman-Sabel
Linda Kampe, Law Office of L.L. Kampe
Ashlie Adsit, American Family
Tina Angelo, Angelo & Angelo Accounting
Dyane Roesel
Janet Hooker, Family & Friends Funeral Home
Linda Gloyeske, Wildtree
Linda Berryman, BBCS Payroll

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Board Member Profile: Holly Thomas

Holly Thomas, Associate Broker at F.C. Tucker/Lafayette Realtors has been a member of our community for 30 years. A native of Evansville, she moved to Lafayette when she married her husband, Kevin. When not selling houses she remains active in the community which includes serving as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of Friendship Gardens in Mulberry; a Read to Succeed volunteer this year at Glen Acres Elementary and helps support animal rescue causes and Food Finders. She credits AWBO for not only helping her career with new insights and knowledge, but the organization has been a wonderful way to meet other professional women in the community that are like minded. Kevin and Holly plan to travel to France in the fall to help celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary!

News & Events

AWBO Summer Social!

Join us for the Summer Social and spend a fun evening with your AWBO friends. We'll gather on Tuesday, June 11 at Red Poppy (800 Main Street in Lafayette) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Appetizers and a cash bar will be provided. Members and guests are welcome. It's a great way to learn more about AWBO!

Tamara Cox, owner of KidzArt, will be offer attendees two mini art classes. Learn to draw in one segment, and/or experiment with paint and create your own mini work of art in the other session. Supplies will be provided and you'll leave with fond memories, a smile on your face and your own art masterpiece to remind you that you really can do ANYTHING!

If you haven't visited Red Poppy yet, you're in for a treat. It's a very cool art studio and coffee shop. Just the right "hip" atmosphere for our gathering. Register at www.awbo.org. Attendance is $20/person - which includes supplies and appetizers. Advance reservations required. Cash bar.

For more information contact AWBO VP Holly Thomas via email: Holly@Holly4houses.com

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From our Hospitality Chair: Melony Ramsey

It has been a pleasure to see so many visitors and new members. I want to welcome all of you. AWBO has become an a wonderful and important part of my life as I am seeing other business and find some that have become a huge help to me. Susan Benedict, Alternative Design,

helped me remodel a bathroom. Isabel Hogue has been a mentor and I have learned so much from her by watching and listening. Tammy Foley is so organized...as isDiane Daimeco. Tressa Heath has become my accountant. She introduced my to Debbie Elsner who is my Human Resource advisor and assistant as well as great friend and AWBO speaker. I could go on and on but you can find out for yourself. Just remember when you attend, "It's not all about yourself". Find out what you can learn, who you can meet, what you can do and how you can help. That's what AWBO is all about.

- Melony Ramsey

RamZ's Emporium on TV!

Melony Ramsey and her husband are hosting a new TV series called "RamZs Hoosier Pawn". Catch it Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. on TV 18 (WLFI) through the middle of August!

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Ribbon Cutting/Open House

Nicole Gebhardt and her partner business owners will host a ribbon cutting and open house for their new co-working space: BrainQube, "The marketplace for creative minds." BrainQube is a collaboration of six creative businesses: The Remarkable Way, Bolder Design, JP Video Productions, Kaldahl Fine Art, Grant Thompson Photography and Excel Group. The GLC Ribbon Cutting will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23rd followed by an open house from 4 to 6 pm. Come see what all the buzz is about! 210 Meijer Dr, Suite C in Lafayette.

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KidzArt Summer Camps

AWBO Discount: Save $10 until May 15, 2013. Use code: "AWBO" Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Register: www.kidzartin.com Email: tamara@kidzartin.com for more infomation. Art Show on the last day of each Camp!

West Lafayette Elks Club
Secret Agent Camp, June 17-20 (Mon-Thu), 12:30-3:30, Ages 6-12. $99 Your mission should you choose to accept it is to have fun at KidzArt camp creating secret agent themed art, a duct tape wallet, secret codes & more!

Red Poppy Gallery Downtown
Around the World with KidzArt, July 8-12 (Mon-Fri), 9-Noon, Ages 6-12. $150 Create your KidzArt passport & visit a new country each day! Sculpt, paint, draw & more.

Morton Community Center
(register direct with Morton Center by calling 775-5120)

Mini-Camps, ages 6-12. $50 + $20 supply fee/camp.
Around The World: June 11,12,13, 9:30 - noon

Pirate Adventure: July 16,17, 18, 9:30 - noon

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Greater Lafayette Commerce in May

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

Greater Lafayette Career Fair – Army Reserve Armory – Wednesday, May 1st at 10:00 am
Small Business of the Month Reception – Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building; Wednesday, May 1st at 5:00 pm
Farmer’s Markets

Downtown Lafayette – Saturday, May 4th, 11th 18th 25th at 7:30 am

Purdue Farmer’s Market – Centennial Mall – Thursday, May 9th 16th, 23rd 30th at 11:00 am

Tippy Connect Family Baseball Day – Purdue University – Saturday May 4th at 6 pm
Small Business Matters – Jane’s Deli – Thursday, May 9th at 11:30 am – TBD
Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn – Wednesday, May 14th at 7:30 am – Third House Wrap Up
Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Friday May 17th at 11:30 am - Wabash National
Company Overview
Lemonade Day – Community Wide – Saturday May 18th at 10 am

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Harbor Freight Tools, Wednesday May 15th at 11:30am, Grand Opening
CustomPlus Pharmacy, Tuesday May 21st at 11 am,
1 Year Anniversary
Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Wednesday May 22nd at 3:30 pm, Grand Opening Reception
BrainQube, Thursday, May 23rd at 3:30, Grand Opening

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.

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.

2013 AWBO Board

President: Tammy Foley
President Elect: Holly Thomas
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

Corporate Sponsors:

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

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

April Newsletter

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February Program: Tuesday, April 9 at Noon

Mayors to Speak at AWBO

If you have ever wondered how decisions made by our local government leaders may impact your business, you won’t want to miss the discussion on April 9^th. We are honored to have West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis and LafayetteMayor Tony Roswarski as they address local government and their support for small business as well as how we, as business owners, can work with the city to help the growth and recognition of locally owned businesses.

Please email your questions for the Mayors in advance to help@organizinglafayette.com.

   
Join us Tuesday, April 9^th at Noon at MCL.

3 Minute Spotlights:

Tawnya Ismail – Insphere Insurance Solutions
Shirley Pence – Stanley Steamer

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

From the President...

Spring is Here!

Hope this will energize you by taking in the flowers/trees in bloom, birds chirping, and the clarity of your day by walking around the park.

April will be busy so mark your calendars to attend theClara Barton Luncheon, April 3rd hosted by the Red Cross at the Holiday Inn Downtown at 11:30 am. AWBO will be a Table Sponsor at this event. The Chamber of Commerce Expo will be held on April 4th from 11 am to 5 pm. AWBO will feature a booth to recruit Women Business Owners. If you would like to work the booth, please contact Tammy Foley at 765-479-1216 or tfoley@shook.com

Business Tip for April: Thinking of your business...Are you Successful? In your Heart of Hearts, you know what it needs to get the job done. Believe in your talent. Believe
you will succeed!

May April be your Best of Success,
Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

Welcome!

March Guests:

Stephanie Richeson
Linda Kampe
Linda Berryman
Angela Tamer

March New Members:

Sandy Martindale, Shaklee
Amanda Johnson, Hey Taxi!
Melissa Kirsch, Western-Southern Insurance

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Board Member Profile: Pam Thalls

Meet Pam Rhode-Thalls, Sr. Cadillac Sales Director with Mary Kay! Pam also helps chair our AWBO Hospitality. She is a Purdue graduate and a former Cooperative Extension Agent and High School teacher. As Pam finished her management training with Mary Kay, she was privileged to be trained by Mary Kay herself. What an honor. Pam holds the same philosophy Mary Kay had: God first, family second and business third and running your business by the Golden Rule. Pam loves what she does!! When she’s not holding private facials or parties, she is mentoring and coaching approximately 100 women across the USA ….helping them to reach their dreams and create the life they want. Her dream is to build a strong team of women leaders to the NSD position in Mary Kay. Pam is an ovarian cancer survivor and married to Steve Thalls. Pam has one daughter Kier Crites and a step-son Nick Thalls.

News & Events

March of Dimes Seeks Board Members

The Sagamore Division of the March of Dimes is looking for volunteers to serve on its board. The March of Dimes is committed to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes carries out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested please contact Jenna Isch, jisch@farmersagent.com or 765-838-2781.

Two Marketing Workshops
Nicole Gebhardt will host the following workshops in April:

How to Automate Your Marketing Thursday, April 11, 1:00 to 2:30 pm Learn how to automate a follow-up campaign for new prospects. Details: www.remarkablesystems.eventbrite.com

The Breakthrough Workshop: 4-Week course on Thursdays, April 25, May 2, 9, and 16 from Noon to 3 pm. This is a small group workshop/mastermind where you'll be led step-by-step to create your personal marketing plan. We'll focus heavily on identifing who you really want to work with and how to attract them in an authentic and manageable way. Details: www.theremarkableway.com/breakthrough

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Lafayette Hearing Center News

Dr. Mary Caccavo and Dr. Susan Lopez of the Lafayette Hearing Center attended the premium hearing technology launch for the AGX hearing aids in Orlando, Florida. This technology introduces the first YouMatic manager letting the patient become more engaged in their hearing aid fitting.

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Greater Lafayette Commerce in April

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

Small Business of the Month Reception – Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building – Wednesday,
April 3rd – 5:00pm
Business Expo – Four Points by Sheraton – Thursday, April 4th – 11:00am
Business Expo Education Lunch – Four Points by Sheraton – Thursday, April 4th – Noon: Dr. Chris
Kowal “What you didn't say....Could be Killing your Charisma”
Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn – Tuesday, April 9th – 7:30am: Old National Bank “Security for
Your Business”
Diversity Roundtable Summit VI –- Ivy Tech Community College, Lily Rooms – Thursday April
11th 11am: “Greater Lafayette is a Great Place for All People”
Small Business Matters – Jane’s Gourmet Deli – Thursday April 11th at 11:30am – Tressa Heath
with Heath CPA
Career Technical Awards Ceremony – Ivy Tech Community College Auditorium – Tuesday April 16 at 5pm
Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Friday April 19th 11:30am: Gary Cushman - Rolls Royce
Golden Apple Awards Banquet – Best Western Lafayette – Wednesday April 25th at 5pm

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

High Expectations, Wednesday April 10th at 11am, Open House New Location
Automated Payroll Service, Thursday April 25th at 3:30pm, 20 Year Anniversary

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.

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: Holly Thomas
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

Corporate Sponsors:

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

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

March Newsletter

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Tech Tips

Join us to discuss hot tips for social media, expo marketing and managing your business.

3 Minute Spotlights:

Pam Rhodes Thalls – Mary Kay Cosmetics

Becky Risch – Shook Agency

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

From the President...

Welcome Holly Thomas, President Elect

Hello and happy March! Finally, Spring is just around the corner. I'm sure you agree it will be nice to have warm sunshine and green grass again.

First and foremost I wanted to share my sincere sadness over the loss of our long-term "sister" in AWBO, Linda Erwin. Linda lost her fight to cancer this month. You can read more about her below. It's a reminder to us all how precious life is. Remember to savor life, take care of yourself and make the time to enjoy family and friends.

We also want to update members on a change on the board for this year. Ronda Walsh-Schwab (Edward Jones) decided to step down as President Elect of AWBO so she can focus her energy toward her growing business. We're grateful for Ronda's participation on the board over the past several months and thank her for her contribution. We're also pleased to announce thatHolly Thomas (FC Tucker) has agreed to take that torch and join the board as President Elect. Holly is a personal friend, colleague, and former neighbor and I'm so excited she's agreed to join us in this capacity. Holly has been involved in AWBO since 1992. Over the years, she has served on the AWBO Board of Directors and was the Vice President of Programs. Holly's passion for our community and organization will bring inspiration to our current Board of Directors.

Thank you Ronda and Holly. We hope the decision is a good one for both of you!

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

Welcome!

February Guests:

Michelle Schwindler
Jan French
Janet Broyles

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The Loss of a Friend

Our hearts are saddened by recent loss of Linda Ewin, owner of Mullen Towing and Recover. Linda passed away February 22, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Linda was loyal toAWBO, a past Board Member and a friend to all. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, AWBO will honor Linda's Memory with a contribution to Trinity United Methodist Church in her name. Services will be held Saturday, March 2nd at Trinity United Methodist Church. Peace be with you and your family Linda Erwin!

Upcoming Events

Planning a Booth at the Expo?

Booth marketing isn't simply about "getting your name out there", it's about turning your investment into new business. Join Nicole Gebhardt for a 3-hour marketing mastermind to help plan your booth to get the maximum return from your time investment. Thursday, March 7 from 12-3. Space is limited to 5.

RSVP at http://remarkablebooths.eventbrite.com/

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Something unusual you'd like to share?

RamZs Emporium (Melony Ramsey) invites you to bring something unusual, rare, unique, collectible to the store on March 11 from 7-9 pm at 205 Farabee Drive North in Lafayette. They are looking for items we can buy, trade, give a loan or an appraisal on. Their goal is to showcase treasures that are here in the Lafayette area on a 30 minute show that should air Saturday, April 13 on TV 18 at 7:30 pm. It will also be on Comcast Video on Demand about the same time. Help support our great Lafayette area!

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Financial Coffee Club

Ronda Walsh Schwab, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones, invites you her monthly "Coffee Club" on Friday March 22nd form 9-10:00am. 211 E State St. in WL.

Topic "Current Economics and Investments". Please RSVP to Jane at 743-6484.

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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 March

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce. com/calendar

Small Business of the Month Reception – Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building; ednesday, March 6th at 5:00pm
Tippy Connect After Hours – TBD; Thursday March 7th at 5pm
Third House – Best Western; Saturday, March 9th at 7:30am
Small Business Matters – Sargent Preston’s – Thursday March 14th at 11:30am; Topic: Small Business Marketing by Nicole Gebhardt
Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven; Friday March 15th at11:30am - Dave Kummer, Nanshan Updates
Eggs N Issues ***NOTE SPECIAL MARCH DATE*** - Hilton Garden Inn; Wednesday, March 20th at 7:30am – Purdue Football Head Coach, Darrell Hazel
Business After Hours – Spurlock’s; Wednesday March 20th at 5pm
Third House – Best Western; Saturday, March 23rd at 7:30am

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Anytime Fitness, Friday March 22nd at 3:30pm, Grand Opening
Hilton Garden Inn, Wednesday March 27th at 3:30pm, 10 Year Anniversary

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.

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 AWBOBoard

President: Tammy Foley
President Elect: Holly Thomas
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

Corporate Sponsors:

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

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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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2013-14 AWBO Board

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Board Member Spotlight Susan Benedict

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Board Member Spotlight
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