AWBO January 2012 Newsletter

Join Us: Tuesday, January 10 from Noon to 1 p.m. at MCL Cafeteria
in West Lafayette. Arrive around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

Dream for your Business! by Stephen Murphy Does the day in day out chore of running the business eat up all your mental energy? Are you too busy to DREAM? Have you shelved the dreams and visions you had for your business when you first opened your doors? Stephen Muphy Executive Director at Business Advisory Management Group LLC, will be talking to us about "DREAMING for our Businesses". But Stephen says the more important thing is what we do with those dreams that counts! In keeping with our January "health" theme-start your year off right with great "Mental Health"! About Stephen Murphy: Stephen is one of the founding members of the John Maxwell certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker Team. He has exemplified himself as change agent and business igniter for over twenty years. He has been consistently known as a strong leader known for success achieved through performance and motivations through positive reinforcement throughout his extinguished career. He is recognized for his persistent focus on driving bottom-line results and improving performance while integrating organizational missions. Visit his website at www.TheAmazingGold.com

Have an idea for a future AWBO meeting?
Share it with Susan Benedict, susan@mydesignalternatives.com,
Monica Doerr, monica@doerrlawoffice.com or Jenna Isch, jisch@farmersagent.com

Share your business with a 3-minute spotlight.
Contact Monica Doerr at monica@doerrlawoffice.com to take the stage and tell your story.
Limit 2 per meeting. Spaces are filled on a first-come basis.

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A Word from our President...

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About the Holiday Auction...

The Holiday Auction and Raffle was held at the MCL Cafeteria on December 13th, 2011. Once again, the business owners of our community and our very own AWBO ladies contributed with wonderful generosity and support! The gifts for the auction were amazing - from Jewelry, Birthday Party Certificates, Flower Arrangements and Dinner Gift Certificates, just to name a few. Attendance this year brought many guests that were welcomed to share our festivities. It is my pleasure pleasure to share the news that approximately $2,500 was raised for Cary Home for Girls! I wish to thank Julie Rubsam, Susan Benedict, Chris Myers and Melany Ramsey for your dedication in helping me with the event and being my "Go To People! HATS OFF to all of the AWBO ladies for supporting our event - donating, bringing guests and spending your money! The love I have for AWBO have been validated with great women who give from the heart wanting nothing in return. Hope your holiday was safe and full of fun and laughter!

- Tammy Foley, Auction Chair and President Elect

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Your 2011-12 Board:

President – Julie Rubsam, President Elect – Tammy Foley, Treasurer - Shirley Pence; Communication – Nicole Gebhardt; Co-Secretaries – Chris Meyer and Kristie Newbold; Membership Vice Presidents – Angela Tamer and Melissa Barrett; Hospitality Vice Presidents – Pam Rhode Thalls and Shelia Larson; Program Vice Presidents – Susan Benedict, Monica Doerr, and Jenna Isch.

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NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

Member Spotlight - Julie Rubsam

We've added a member spotlight to the monthly newsletter! This unique opportunity to advertise is available first come, first serve...for the month of your choice. Simply send a request to nicole@theremarkableway.com along with a small profile picture and 3-5 sentences about you and your business. All articles must be ready for print.

Julie Rubsam (AWBO President) moved to Lafayette in 1994 to study Horticulture and Forestry at Purdue University. As a Purdue Ag Grad, she is still very active in her area of study as the Business Manager for the Indiana Arborist Association. She is the Business Manager and co-founder of Lafayette PC - a computer consulting and support company focused on providing small business and home users great computer support at an affordable price. "We really see our company as your 'family doctor' of computers. We want to be your first phone call for any problems you are having with your computer or computer related technology. If it isn't something we can help you with, we can usually put you in touch with the people who can," says Julie. Lafayette PC sends out a monthly newsletter which includes great tips on topics such as computer backup systems, computer efficiency tips, computer security, free monthly seminars and more. To be added to their mailing list, email Julie Rubsam at Julie@LafayettePC.com and follow their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/LafayettePC.

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Update your Info on the AWBO website

If you haven't visited the AWBO.org website, you're missing out on a great tool to network and connect with other women business owners...and to advertise you and your business. Most importantly, many of you haven't updated your contact information and business profile. Please take a minute to do that now at www.AWBO.org

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Greater Lafayette Facebook Conference

Lafayettech is hosting a Facebook Conference on January 26 at 4 pm. The conference is focused on allowing local online specialists and local business representatives to share their thoughts on Facebook opportunities, its benefits for the local businesses and trends of development for 2012, as well as present their success stories related to online activity generating any kind of ROI. For more information and tickets, visit Lafayettech at glfc12.eventbrite.com

Build a Business You LOVE Again

Dreaming of more control in your business? Join local business owners in a small group mastermind series and understand how just a little bit of marketing planning can attract better clients, increase your profits, and build a business you LOVE again. Six 2-hour workshops are held on Monday or Wednesday afternoons from 12-2 pm. For details, and special discount offers, visit www.TheRemarkableWay.com/marketing-mastermind or call Nicole Gebhardt at 765-427-2130. Act now, we start January 9!

Greater Lafayette Commerce January Activities

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CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER...

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LITTLE DETAILS:

Membership and Renewal:  Know a woman business owner (or two) that would benefit from AWBO? Is your own membership current? Membership info is available online at www.AWBO.org or you can contact Membership VPs Angela Tamer, angela@redfox-flowers.com or Melissa Barrett, pmbarrett@pmbarrett.com.

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Newsletter Advertising is available to members and nonmembers alike. Banner ads are $50 and must be 600x200 pixels. Content ads are $25 and must be business card size (approx 300x175). Submit your artwork in the proper format to: Kristie Newbold, newlar@live.com at by the 20^th of every month to appear in the next issue.

The AWBO Newsletter is published by Nicole Gebhardt. All submissions are due by the 25^th of the month to: admin@NicoleGebhardt.com

Join Us: Tuesday, November 8 from Noon to 1 p.m. at MCL Cafeteria
in West Lafayette. Arrive around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

THIS MONTH'S PROGRAM:

Get MORE out of your AWBO membership!

Have an idea for a future AWBO meeting?
Share it with Susan Benedict, susan@mydesignalternatives.com,
Monica Doerr, monica@doerrlawoffice.com or Jenna Isch, jisch@farmersagent.com

Share your business with a 3-minute spotlight.
Contact Monica Doerr at monica@doerrlawoffice.com to take the stage and tell your story.
Limit 3 per meeting. Spaces are filled on a first-come basis.

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A Word from our President...

Hello! November is going to be an amazing month! Our program this month will unveil our NEW Association of Women Business Owner’s website.

In addition to our NEW Website, Michael Dick from IS Photographic (www.ISphotographic.com) will be joining us to take head shots. The cost is just $25 and at Michael’s suggestion we are collecting the money to support a Women Business Owner through Kiva.org!  Kiva is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.  We will be voting as a group to decide the recipient of the loan. Feel free to look online at Kiva.org to see if there is a women you would like to nominate for the loan.  Send your nominations to me at julie@LafayettePC.com.

Michael is going to try to accommodate everyone who would like a head shot taken. He will be available from 11:00 -12:00pm and 1:00-2:00pm.  This means he has enough openings for around 12 people.  If you would like to reserve your spot, please send me and email with your preference for 11-12pm or 2-1pm. Space is limited, RSVP today at julie@LafayettePC.com.

I look forward to seeing everyone on November 8!

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Your 2011-12 Board:

President – Julie Rubsam, President Elect – Tammy Foley, Treasurer - Shirley Pence; Communication – Nicole Gebhardt; Co-Secretaries – Chris Meyer and Kristie Newbold; Membership Vice Presidents – Angela Tamer and Melissa Barrett; Hospitality Vice Presidents – Pam Rhode Thalls and Shelia Larson; Program Vice Presidents – Susan Benedict, Monica Doerr, and Jenna Isch.

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NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

AWBO Auction

Once again, the women of AWBO are thrilled to be hosting the annual AWBO Auction to raise funds for Cary Home for Girls at our December Holiday meeting (Tuesday, December 13). Enjoy a festive luncheon filled with Holiday Shopping Fun...and by all means, bring a few guests! At this time, we're looking for businesses and individuals to donate gifts, services and/or baskets of goodies to auction and/or raffle off. 

To donate an item, contact Tammy Foley at 765-479-1216 or tfoley@shook.com. You can deliver your donations to Tammy at the Shook office or bring them to the November Meeting. Lets fill the room and enjoy the fellowship of the holidays...while helping our community and the girls in need!!!


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Art Winter Workshop

KidzArt is offering a Winter Wonderland Workshop for ages 6-12. Create a project with the “sparkle” of winter and make a gift for the gift giving season! All supplies provided – no art experience necessary – if you can dream, you can draw! Morton Community Center, December 10 from 9 – 11:30 am. Register by calling the Morton Community Center at 765-775-5120.

KidzArt has "Lafayette’s New Artist of the Year"

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Adult Guardianship Seminar

Monica Doerr, from the Law Office of Monica Doerr and Richard Richardson from Family Services, Inc. will be presenting a seminar on guardianship on Nov. 5, 2011 from 9am-noon at Family Services, Inc., 615 N. 18th St., Suite 201. Some of the topics covered will be: Duties and Responsibilities of the Guardian of the Estate and Person; General, Limited, and Temporary Guardianships; Guardianships for the Developmentally Delayed; Procedures for Qualifying and Filing for Guardianship; and Court Contact Info and Court Rules in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties. The fee is $99 which includes a Guardianship Handbook (value $45). To register call 765-423-5361.

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Charity auctions are a fun place to network, and to donate your business products or services for greater exposure and a good cause! Here are two more you should consider:

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Scrapbooking Fun

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Cary Home Wish List

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Greater Lafayette Commerce November Activities

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CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER...

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LITTLE DETAILS:

Membership and Renewal:  Know a woman business owner (or two) that would benefit from AWBO? Is your own membership current? Membership info is available online at www.AWBO.org or you can contact Membership VPs Angela Tamer, angela@redfox-flowers.com or Melissa Barrett, pmbarrett@pmbarrett.com.

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Newsletter Advertising is available to members and nonmembers alike. Banner ads are $50 and must be 600x200 pixels. Content ads are $25 and must be business card size (approx 300x175). Submit your artwork in the proper format to: Kristie Newbold, newlar@live.com at by the 20^th of every month to appear in the next issue.

The AWBO Newsletter is published by Nicole Gebhardt.
All submissions are due by the 25^th of the month to: admin@NicoleGebhardt.com

AWBO October 2011 Newsletter

Join Us: Tuesday, October 11 from Noon to 1 p.m. at MCL Cafeteria
in West Lafayette. Arrive around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.

THIS MONTH'S PROGRAM...

 3-Minute Spotlights:
Melissa Barrett – LegalShield   |   Julie Rubsam – Lafayette PC

******* Guest Speaker: Laura Carson, United Way  *******

Live United. Laura Carson, Finance & Community Impact Director for United Way will be joining us for a deeper look at the needs and issues in our community and how volunteers and financial support are making a big difference when and where they are needed.

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Have an idea for a future AWBO meeting?
Share it with Susan Benedict, susan@mydesignalternatives.com,
Monica Doerr, monica@doerrlawoffice.com or Jenna Isch, jisch@farmersagent.com

Share your business with a 3-minute spotlight.
Contact Monica Doerr at monica@doerrlawoffice.com to take the stage and tell your story.
Limit 3 per meeting. Spaces are filled on a first-come basis.

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Welcome to our New 2011-12 Board!

President – Julie Rubsam of Lafayette PC; President Elect – Tammy Foley of Foley Homes, Inc. and Coldwell Banker Shook; Treasurer – Shirley Pence of Stanley Steemer; Communication – Nicole Gebhardt of Geb*Art Strategic Communications; Co-Secretaries – Chris Meyer of Creative Memories and Kristie Newbold of Newlar Cleaning; Membership Vice Presidents – Angela Tamer of Red Fox Flowers and Melissa Barrett of Legal Shield; Hospitality Vice Presidents – Pam Rhode Thalls of Mary Kay and Shelia Larson of Newlar Cleaning; Program Vice Presidents – Susan Benedict of Design Alternatives, Monica Doerr of the Law Office of Monica Doerr, and Jenna Isch of Isch Insurance Services.

...and a heartfelt thanks to everyone who served on the 2009-10. You inspire us!

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A Word from our New President...

As I enter my third year of serving on the Association of Women Business Owners board, I reflect on the journey that has brought me here.  Four years ago, I would not have conceived that I would be stepping into the roll as the President of AWBO. Though I am still at the beginning of my journey as a business owner, I feel privileged to have met, learned, and continue to learn from so many who have taken this journey before me. Joining the AWBO board in 2009, although I did not know it at the time, was a decision that has greatly shaped the business owner I have become.

I still remember my first AWBO meeting. At the time, several of you had already met and gotten to know my husband. In fact, it was through his contact with Bev Larson and Linda Irwin that I decided to attend the Association of Women Business Owners. The moment I walked into the room, Bev Larson sought me out and made me feel so welcomed, and for that I thank you!  While there were many other women that day that I met and spoke to, it is the kindness and excitement that Bev showed me that really made me want to be a member of this organization. It is my hope that each and every one of our members experiences the same kindness and excitement that Bev showed me that first day.

I feel honored to be able to follow in the footsteps of so many amazing women. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to serve all of you as the President of the Association of Women Business Owners. Another year in my journey has begun and I look forward to the lessons it will teach and the people it will bring into my life.

Yours truly, Julie Rubsam

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NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

** Don't miss a beat: Member Renewal Forms and Dues need to be turned in this month. **

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 Tis the Season for the AWBO Holiday Auction

Our Holiday Auction will be taking place on Tuesday, December 13^th. 
Start thinking about your donation and guest list!

Are you outgoing? Do you want to meet our members one on one? Would you like a chance to speak to business owners within our community? Are you great at organizing? Is Christmas your favorite holiday? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Tammy Foley could use your help!  Tammy is currently looking for volunteers to form an auction committee.  The auction committee will be responsible for contacting members and businesses for donations, planning the event, and setup/tear down the day of the event. Contact Tammy at tfoley@shook.com.

Last year’s auction was a HUGE success!  With your help,
we can make it even more successful this year.

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Olivia Sarault – “O” Goes Blue:
“It is with mixed emotions that I share with you that O-LIV Design will be closing. My decision was prompted by a great job offer from Blue Marketing in Crawfordsville, IN, where I have accepted the lead designer position. This position allows me to again focus on design within a collaborative environment, while also giving me flexibility to meet my family’s needs. I want to thank you for your business over the years. If not for your loyalty, O-LIV Design would not have experienced the success it has enjoyed.” - Olivia Sarault, Art Director, Blue Marketing - olivia@thinkbluemarketing.com

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 Emails, Newsletters and Auto-Responders Workshop

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 FREE presentations from Lafayette PC.

Every 4^th Wednesday of the month, Lafayette PC gives a free instructional seminar at Buy the Book Coffeehouse. Join us October 26^th from 5:30 – 7:00pm for a presentation on Facebook for Business. Reservations are required and space is limited: Julie@LafayettePC.com or 765-807-6334.

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 Yoga Retreat in Belize, April 28 - May 5th 2012,

Need some rejuvenating? Jacqueline Allen is offering a Harmonious Warrior Yoga Retreat. Discover a deeper sense of self as you laugh, practice, challenge yourself, find healing within your spirit and mind, and develop a deep strength that surpasses the physical. $2595 includes room and board, meals, airfare, daily yoga, 2 snorkeling trips, and eco tours. FREE Info Sessions and Yoga Classes to demonstrate yoga that will be done on retreat will be held locally:
-Sunday October 9th at Community Yoga in West Lafayette, 12:00 pm
-Monday October 10th at International Sports Clubs in Lafayette, 6:45 pm
Visit: www.harmoniouswarrior.weebly.com and www.belizeyoga.com

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Tri Kappa Philanthropic Sorority Auction

Available for a fun and festive lunch? The Tri Kappa Annual Auction is coming up Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. This annual fundraising event has become a holiday shopping tradition for many women in our community. Where else can you conquer your gift-giving list and select unique items for yourself – all while knowing that 100% of your shopping dollars will go right into supporting charity, education, and arts in our community?

For more details, visit: www.TriKappaLafayette.org Tickets are $20 and can be purchased through Julie Rubsam and Nicole Gebhardt or inquire online.

Donate an item or service voucher and enjoy a great opportunity to create awareness for your business. Please contact Crystal Still, Auction Chair, trikappacstill@gmail.com

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 Cary Home Wish List

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CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER...

Let's give a WOOT WOOT for the following awesome AWBO women who received an award at the Greater Lafayette Commerce Annual Banquet. We’re JAZZED to have you representing the power of Women Business Owners on stage!

Jan Nielsen, Neilsen Agency for Allstate - Ambassador of the Year Award
Diane Damico, Clearly Organized - Clear Blue Green Sustainability Award
Jenna Isch, Isch Insurance Services/ Farmers Insurance – Top 10 Under 40

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 Boiler Up! with Susan Benedict, Design Alternatives, for her winning kitchen design contribution to the Purdue Solar Decathlon home now showing in Washington D.C. At the time of this publication, the home was in leading place!

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LITTLE DETAILS:

Membership and Renewal:  Know a woman business owner (or two) that would benefit from AWBO? Is your own membership current? Please contact Angela Tamer, angela@redfox-flowers.com or Melissa Barrett, pmbarrett@pmbarrett.com . A printable membership form is available at www.AWBO.org

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 Newsletter Advertising is available to members and nonmembers alike. Banner ads are $50 and must be 600x200 pixels. Content ads are $25 and must be business card size. Submit your artwork in the proper format to: Chris Meyer at andresjmeyer@juno.com

The AWBO Newsletter is published by Nicole Gebhardt.

All submissions are due to nicole@theremarkableway by the 25th of each month.