Orillia Business Women's Association
405 Memorial Avenue, Orillia Kelsey's Roadhouse, Meeting Location-Kelsey's Roadhouse
Orillia, Ontario L3V 6H1
Hours of Operation
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APRIL 2016 OBWA NETWORKING DINNER & GUEST SPEAKER
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Orillia Business Women's Association (OBWA)
Networking Dinner Wednesday April13, 2016
This Month’s Speaker is: Linda Goodall, Executive Director at The Lighthouse Soup Kitchen and Shelter
Topic: Homelessness in Orillia
In our own community, there are those that experience homelessness. Where do people go when they have nowhere to go? Where do they find support?”
Linda Goodall, Executive Director at The Lighthouse Soup Kitchen and Shelter (the only homeless shelter in Orillia), will share the reality of poverty, the awareness of mental illness and addictions, the struggles of the vulnerable and what you can do to help.
For More info on Linda Bushell Goodall click this link:www.orilliabusinesswomen.com/april-13th-obwa-networking-meeting-2016
www.orillialighthouse.ca
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The OBWA meeting are held at the Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre
400 Memorial Ave.
Orillia, Ontario
(LINK TO MAP)
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April Dinner Menu:
- Presentation of Fresh Baked Breads and Whipped Butter
- Caesar Salad
- Grilled Beef Tenderloin Steak (cooked to medium) with Peppercorn Sauce, Cheddar, Bacon and Chive Stuffed Baked Potato and Seasonal Vegetables (Note: should you want your Beef Tenderloin well done, please let us know at time of reservation)
- Lemon Meringue Tart
- Tea & Coffee
Vegetarian Option: Mushroom and Sundried Tomato Risotto with Grilled Vegetables
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RSVP via email at reserve@orilliabusinesswomen.com or call 705 325-6292 by Friday, April 8, 2016 before 4pm.
If you have any allergies or dietary preferences please let us know in your email or when you call.
Should you need to cancel your attendance for the OBWA dinner meeting, please do so by Friday, April 8th at 6pm.After this date, no cancellations will be accepted and you will be responsible for the cost of your missed dinner.
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The following can now be purchased directly online by clicking on the link below:
Note: If you purchase your ticket online there is no need to RSVP
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WHO WILL BE THE 2016 "NELLE CARTER WOMAN OF THE YEAR"?
Nominations are now being accepted for the "Nelle Carter Woman of the Year" Award!!!
The award will be presented at "Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre" on Wed. May 11th, 2016 and hosted by the Orillia Business Women's Association (OBWA).The OBWA is very excited to announce that "Carey Moran" from KICX FM will MC the awards dinner once again this year. At this awards Gala the OBWA will also present the recipient of the Young Women of the Year chosen from 4 high schools in Orillia.
Nominees for the "Nelle Carter Woman of the Year" Award (Women of Distinction) may be from any of the following areas: City of Orillia, Township of Ramara, Township Of Or-Medonte, Township of Severn and The Chippewas Of Rama First Nation.
The award is named for the late Nelle Carter who was an inspiration to women in our area. She was president of the family business, president of the Orillia Quota Club, the first woman elected to Orillia Council as Alderman and active in St. Paul's United Church. The recipient of the award represents Nelle Carter's high standards and value.
This is an opportunity to nominate a woman who, in your opinion, meets this criteria in both her business/volunteer and personal life: achieves excellence in her place of work; has the ability to strive for higher goals; works as a volunteer to improve the lives of individuals in her community or contributes to society in her own way; demonstrates leadership in ideas and new initiatives; or has done something in particular with respect to any of the above activities which would make her a "Woman of Distinction".
The Nomination Form is available at www.OrilliaBusinessWomen.com/nominationform2016
More info can be found at www.OrilliaBusinessWomen.com or by calling OBWA at 705 325-6292. The deadline for the nomination submissions is March 30th, 2016.
Sponsorships and Sponsored Adverting are still available for The Woman of the Year Gala. If you would like to be a sponsor please contact Donna Howlett or Laurie Meaden at Networking@OrilliaBuisnessWomen.com or go to Woman & Young Woman of the Year Sponsorship Opportunity at: http://orilliabusinesswomen.com/sponsorshipopportunity2016/
Advertise your business in the WOTY Program: http://orilliabusinesswomen.com/sponsorshipopportunity2016/
We would like to thank our Woman of the Year Sponsors thus far:
Mike Davenport Subaru and Kia, HGR Graham Partners LLP- Kellie Beasley, Giant Tiger-Karen & Scott Wilson, Casino Rama, Century 21 Don Campbell Real Estate-Trish Carson, BMO Nesbitt-Burns- Karen O'Coin, Georgian College Orillia-Dean Mary O'Farrell-Bowers, Morton Metals, Suds you Brew and Wine too, and Sun City Auto service.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest OBWA Members
Kristy Fleming - Associate Lawyer at Rastin & Associates
Pat Gunn - Dog Care/Pet Sitting - Lake Country Pet Care
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