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September Newsletter

September 03, 2014 9:00 PM | Deleted user

Next meeting topic for Tuesday, September 9th at Noon:

We All Have A Story To Tell

 

We’ve entered the post-advertising age, and all the rules have suddenly changed. People have become more drawn to genuine stories rather than convincing arguments, and it’s time that businesses reached deep inside of themselves, discovered a story worth telling, and placed it into forefront of their communication. Garrett will share a few examples of stories worth telling from the clients he’s worked with, as well ways that you may discover your own.

 

Garrett Curry of Raygun Workshop is a brand strategist who tells true stories with pixels, print and people. He lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Julia Curry (Eating Psychology Coach), two children and their dog, Spike Murphy.


August's 3-minute Spotlight:


Jan Nielsen  Jan Nielsen Allstate Agency


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From the President...
Thank you AWBO for taking this journey with me. You have all touched my heart and words alone cannot express enough of my appreciation. Over the past two years I applaud your dedication to Supporting Cary Home for Girls - Holiday Auction and Raffle, Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry, Chamber of Commerce Expo, the Summer Social Networking - Wines Around the World, and "Dream It! Plan It! Live It!" program.

These events could not have happened without the love and dedication of our AWBO Board of Directors, Corporate Sponsorship's and the support and vision and YOU-our Membership! To each of you, THANK YOU for making the past two years a Success, for all of your Support, mostly your Friendship! It has been a pleasure to serve as President alongside the very gifted and talented women of AWBO.

All the best,
Tammy Foley
AWBO, President
Empowering Women in Business


Nomination to the Board of Directors
President - Jan French
President Elect - Susan Benedict
Secretary - Karen Hatke
Treasurer - Shirley Pence
Programs - Ashley Bigelow
Membership - Amanda Snider, Linda Berryman
Hospitality - Melony Ramsey, Rhonda Feuer
Newsletter - Paid Secretary - Kim Ringler

Several positions are still open and your talents are needed. Feel free to contact any board member 
to share your interest.
News & Events
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THANK YOU!
Over the past year a NEW paid position was created in AWBO. My many THANKS to Kim Ringler for creating our
newsletter and working with the Board of Directors. Each month, Kim sends reminder deadlines, keeps us on track,
gathers our reports and provides a professional newsletter to share with you. Thank you Kim for your tireless efforts,
professionalism and outreach in AWBO. It has been a pleasure to work with you this past year!

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
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*REMINDER*
RENEWAL of MEMBERSHIP
Dues are $75 for the Year - October begins fiscal year
Payments are accepted through AWBO.org with Pay Pal.
Make Checks Payable: AWBO P.O. Box 1073 Lafayette, IN 47901

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Hi AWBO members and non-members!  
I am on the hospitality committee and I take AWBO and my office very serious.  Let me tell you what makes it important.  Meeting with members monthly builds friendships.  I meet new women who have used  their imaginations to bring income to their households.  Many of them have helped me in various ways.

Another wonderful thing about AWBO, are the speakers. One of them was Tenecia Waddell.  She was this years YWCA Woman of Innovation Honoree.  She is a police officer on the Purdue Police Department.  Although her talk was entitled "Safety in the work place", I learned some very helpful things about keeping safe while shopping, as well as in the parking lot.  "Whenever being confronted by an attacker, always look them in the face. Don't let them feel you fear."  Same goes for the work place...how to handle unwanted advances/harassment.  

It is wonderful to see so many ladies visiting our luncheon meeting and becoming members, "Welcome to each of you!  See you soon?"  

Melony Ramsey
Hospitality Committe Member
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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


  • Small Business of the Month: Wednesday September 3 at 5pm at Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building: La Scala
  • Tippy Connect After HoursThursday September at 5pm at Wings Etc. on Veterans Memorial Parkway Lafayette
  • Eggs N IssuesTuesday September 9th at 7:30 at Hilton Garden Inn: Gerry Dick from “Inside Indiana Business” giving an annual update.
  • Small Business MattersThursday September 11th
    at 8:30am at Jane’s Gourmet Deli: TBD
  • 2014 Annual DinnerWednesday September 17th at 6p at the PU Memorial Union.
  • Industrial LuncheonFriday September 19th at 11:30a at TBD: Caterpillar Company Update
  • Gallery WalkFriday September 19th at 6pmDowntown Lafayette
  • Business After HoursWednesday September 24th at 5p at Abstract Technology Group
  • Farmers Markets: May through October
-Downtown Saturdays 7a to Noon
-Purdue Market on the Memorial Mall   Thursdays 11a to 3p
-West Lafayette Markets Wednesdays, 
 May 7th 4-7pm

2014 Annual Events Dates:
Christmas Capitol of the Midwest December 6 & 7, 2014

 
 
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

President Elect                              Danielle Gaylord

Treasurer

Vice-President Communications                    Open Seat

Secretary

Membership

Hospitality

               Joanne Webb

Special Events                                Jenna Isch

Programs

               Danielle Gaylord
                Jan French

Contact Us:  
Share Program Ideas
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3-Minute Spotlights Make a reservation to showcase your business by contacting Danielle Gaylord or Jan French.  Limit 2 per meeting

-------------------Membership and Renewal

Membership renewals for the 2014-2015 season are due October 1st.  You can renew online at www.AWBO.org or contact Amanda Snider or Linda Berryman.

 

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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