SEPTEMBER 2018 - OBWA NETWORKING AND DINNER MEETING
The Orillia Business Women’s Association (OBWA) meets every second Wednesday of the Month (September thru June) at the Best Western Mariposa INN and Conference Centre at 400 Memorial Ave. Orillia for networking events, fun and delicious food.
OBWA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
President’s Message
It is time to get back to business! Hello all. I hope you have been enjoying the summer and that you got time to sit back and relax and rejuvenate. It is hard to believe that September is just around the corner. For many that means back to a stricter schedule and back to a whole different mind-set. Many of the members have continued to work over the summer and thank you to those who used Facebook to keep us in the loop as to what you have been doing. As in most years the Executive was kept busy with business and meetings to keep the OBWA group up-to-date and to prepare for the upcoming ten months. We have come up with some great ideas and can’t wait to share these with you. As I always mention, this is your group and so if you have any concerns or ideas please let me or an Executive member know. Our speaker coordinator, Tammy K., has lined up some great speakers, the dinner menus have been prepared by Andrea, Odette has worked hard on the bulletin, Tammy H. has posted regularly and the rest of us have been doing many behind the scenes preparations. We have decided that our group is going to start collecting feminine hygiene products each month and so on the main table you will see a jar “Toonies for Tampons”. You can drop in some money or you can bring products that will be delivered by one of the Executive every month to different locations in Orillia. We are looking to possibly sponsor a sports team and will attempt to have the OBWA more visible within the community and beyond. We are constantly growing in membership which is so exciting! So, on that note I look forward to seeing all of you in September to network and promote your businesses, make some new connections and of course share some laughs.
Yours in friendship and business,
Shelle Hossack
OBWA PRESIDENT
We are pleased to announce the guest speaker for September:
Topic: ‘Ikigai’ – What is it and why every woman needs it!
Description: Passion. Purpose. Profits – what is going to fuel your next level of personal or business growth? Discover how to tap into your personal wayfinder and fully understand your personal “Zone of Excellence”. We all want to live full, rich lives, create meaningful work and surround ourselves with family and friends. Putting this all into practice, however, can sometimes leave us feeling lacking, overwhelmed or just plain lost in our sense of “what do I want my life to look like next”. Come and listen in to the Ancient secrets of Ikigai and discover how you really can have it all!
Liz Scott, North America’s Business Growth
The Entrepreneurial community knows her as the Business FireStarter for catapulting clients to extraordinary growth and results. This Marketing fireball has over 25 years’ experience as a senior Marketing executive leading entrepreneurs and small business owners well into 6 figures and beyond. Recognized as a force to be reckoned with in the Business world she is an international speaker, author, panelist, and strategist. She has the absolute privilege of working with clients across North America teaching them the most effective Marketing and Sales techniques based on the stage of their business. Her clients hire her for her Marketing savvy, no BS approach and of course her signature trait of making Marketing fun!
The OBWA Networking and Dinner Meeting is being held at the
Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre
400 Memorial Ave. Orillia, Ontario
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Networking: 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Featured Business Woman of the Month
Risha Yorke, Yorke Motivational Consulting:
Will do her 5 minute presentation next month due to prior commitment.
Shelle Hossack, President of the OBWA: 6:15 p.m – 6:30 p.m.
Election – OBWA Executive Assistant: 6:25 p.m – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: 7:30 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
Networking: 7:50 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Dinner Menu
Presentation of Fresh Baked Breads and Whipped Butter
Tender Chicken Brochette and Grilled Vegetable Brochette
Traditional Greek Salad with Feta, Lemon and Oregano Dressing
with Vegetable Rice Pilaff
and Seasonal Vegetables
OR
Vegetarian (please make special request at time of reservation)
House Risotto with Grilled Vegetables
Dessert Buffet
Selection of Pastries and Sliced Fruit
Coffee Station
Tea & Coffee
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3 COURSE DINNER: $30 for members and first first-timers, $37 for non-members
You must RSVP before 3 p.m. on Friday, September 7th, 2018. Please email us at reserve@orilliabusinesswomen.com
Note: We cannot accept late registrations or walk-ins.
If you have any allergies or dietary preferences please let us know in your email at the time you RSVP.
IMPORTANT: Please notify us by 12 p.m., Monday, September 10th, 2018, if you need to cancel.
NO CANCELLATIONS will be accepted after the date and time noted and you will be responsible for the cost of your missed dinner. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
If you indicate on our Facebook Event that you are going, this is NOT a reservation. Please email your reservation request via our above-noted reservation link.
You may also purchase Dinner Meeting Tickets or your Membership online CLICK HERE
We want to sincerely thank all our OBWA Members and guests who have made our networking dinner meetings a great success!
The OBWA would like to welcome our newest members:
Lynn Dowswell – Dowswell Chiropractic Centre
Esmeralda Prokoo – Pizza Nova
Mehreen Shahid – Praxis Custom Publications
Michelle Thorn – Lake Country Handyman Services
Karen Todd – Fox Hawk Interiors
The Featured Business Woman of the Month for September is ...
Risha Yorke, Yorke Motivational Consulting
CLICK HERE for Risha’s bio!
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 5-minute presentation. Good Luck to you all!
--- OBWA Executive Position Available ---
PLEASE HELP US HELP OUR MEMBERSHIP by
joining our dynamic and innovative Executive Committee!
The Orillia Business Women’s Association Executive Team has the
Executive Assistant
position available starting immediately.
Should you be interested in applying for this position please contact
Shelle Hossack, OBWA President or another OBWA Executive Member by
August 29th, 2018... election will be held September 12th, 2018 –
. Email: Networking@OrilliaBusinessWomen.com
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