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Orillia Business Women's Association

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Orillia Business Women's Association
405 Memorial Avenue, Orillia Kelsey's Roadhouse, Meeting Location-Kelsey's Roadhouse
Orillia, Ontario L3V 6H1


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APRIL 2017 - OBWA NETWORKING & DINNER MEETING - COPY - COPY

OBWA meets every second Wednesday of the Month (September thru June) at the Mariposa INN and Conference Centre on Memorial Drive Orillia for Networking, Fun, Food and to hear a wonderful Guest Speaker.
 

The Orillia Business Women's Association is pleased to announce that April’s guest Speaker is Tammy Hudgin, Business Owner of Tammy Hudgin - Creating Your Presence!
Topic: Getting more out of your Facebook Business Page.

Tammy will be giving you tips and tricks for your business page that will help you to provide more to your audience. She will give you ideas, what works best in Facebook, what... is important and how you can move forward to increase visibility.
Note from Tammy: Please bring a notebook for notes OR you are more than welcome to record me speaking.

About Tammy:
Tammy has been working with small business owners for the last 4 years in helping them to learn the world of Facebook.  Her business providing services that ultimately cater to what businesses need.  Tammy is a regular guest speaker on Rogers TV York Region, writes for a magazine, has been a guest blogger for many different sites, been nominated for 6 Business Awards, and a speaker for networking meetings, Conferences, and team meetings.  Tammy embraces the world of Facebook to promote herself which ultimately leads to building a successful business.
 

Website: www.tammyhudgin.com    Facebook: www.facebook.com/tammyhudgincreating  Instagram: www.instagram.com/tammyhudgin YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCloehsekOv-nwo3wIv2B9pw

 

Dinner Menu:

Warm Garlic Cheese Spears

House Caesar Salad

Classic Chicken Parmesan with Fettuccini Alfredo & Grilled Vegetables

Assorted Dessert Buffet

Assorted French Pastries & Squares, Feature Cake & Feature Pie

Coffee / Tea
 

Vegetarian Entrée Option

Veggie Skewer, on a bed of rice pilaf and grilled veggies
 


The OBWA meeting is held at the Best Western Mariposa Inn & CC
  Located at: 400 Memorial Ave. Orillia, Ontario  


When: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Networking: 5:30 – 6:15 pm – 
Introductions: 6:15 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm – 
Speaker: 7:30 – 8:30 approx.
 
3 COURSE DINNER: $30 for members and first time guests, $37 for non-members

You must RSVP before Friday, April 7th by 3pm, please email us at reserve@orilliabusinesswomen.com
 

If you have any allergies or dietary preferences please let us know in your email at the time you RSVP.

IMPORTANT: Should you need to cancel your attendance for the OBWA dinner meeting, please do so by Monday, April 10, 2017 - 3pm. After this date, NO CANCELLATIONS will be accepted and you will be responsible for the cost of your missed dinner, we thank you for understanding.


If you indicate on our Facebook Event that you are going please note, that does not count as a reservation, you must email your reservation request.
 

You may purchase Dinner Meeting Tickets or Membership online CLICK HERE   


The OBWA Executive would like to welcome our newest Members:
Paula Stewart – Financial Advisor Freedom 55 London Life
Roxanne Collins – Owner & amp; Massage Therapist – Bliss Wellness
Stephanie James – Realtor – The Farris Team - Royal Lepage
We look forward to getting to you know you all better!


The Featured Business for the of Month:
OBWA Members do not forget to bring your business cards to the meetings. OBWA members will once again have the opportunity to be chosen as the Feature Business of the Month. If your business card is chosen, it will be featured on the OBWA website, and you will have the opportunity to showcase your business at the following month’s networking dinner with a trade table. Good Luck to you all!

March Business of the Month was: Etta Linton – Owner of “For Sentimental Reasons”
Hand Designed ~ One of a Kind Greeting Cards!

https://www.facebook.com/etta.linton.9
 

WHO WILL BE THE 2017 “NELLE CARTER WOMAN OF THE YEAR”? The deadline for the nomination submissions is April 7th, 2017.

CLICK HERE for the Woman of the Year Nomination Form 2017

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 Orillia Business Woen of the year Nominate NowCentre” on Wed. May 10th, 2017 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.
 

award_download_formNominees 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 Oro-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”.
 

Woman of the Year Nomination Form 2017 Fillable Word Format

Woman of the Year Nomination Form 2017 – PDF
 

SAVE THE DATE:
Plans are underway for our 26th Woman of the Year and Young Woman of the Year Gala Event to be held on Wed. May 10, 2017. The tickets will be $50.
Stay tuned for more information in the weeks and months ahead, as this is an event not to be missed and is sure to be Spectacular!!! Click Here for more info!



 

The OBWA Gala Committee still has a few spots available for Sponsorships for the Woman of the Year Gala Event. The cost to be a sponsor is $250.00 and this is a great way to support the WOTY 2017, and receive great exposure for your business. We are also in need for Door Prizes for the WOTY Gala Event.  If you choose to offer a door prize you are more than welcome to bring it to the next dinner meeting on April 12 or talk to any of the OBWA Executive Members or Gala Committee Member so we may arrange to get it before the gala.

If you would be interested in having a poster displayed at your place of business to help promote The Woman of Year Gala Event? Or to purchase the WOTY Gala tickets please call or text Sharon Van Noort at 705-790-7427 or Purchase them here:

 

Buy tickets now

 

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