OBWA NOVEMBER MEETING
The Orillia Business Women’s Association (OBWA) meets every second Wednesday of the Month (September thru June) at the Best Western PLUS Mariposa INN and Conference Centre at 400 Memorial Ave. Orillia for networking events, fun and delicious food.
OBWA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE .... All our dinners are special but in November we always remember to “remember” and we celebrate our freedoms in the spirit of Remembrance Day. This month we will have a guest speaker from the National Veteran's Speaker Program.
Our December dinner meeting is our annual Christmas party and as we get closer to the event we will tell you more. It will be An Old Fashioned Christmas theme. We will continue with the Bake Table and would love as many of you as possible to put your aprons on and bake (or buy LOL as we really don't mind who does the baking!) some goodies that other members and guests can purchase. The money raised will help us with the WOTY gala in May 2020. I can tell you that this December dinner meeting is always FUN! It is also a great time to bring a friend or two for a relaxing and enjoyable night out. I know most women, me included, are happy to have a night that does not involve any cooking or cleanup! We might even have our favourite DJ, Rob Lutes from DJ2theMax entertain us with some great dance tunes.
Our January dinner meeting is going to be replaced with our 3rd Annual Business Showcase where you will be able to have your own table at a minimal charge of $10 (provided, of course, by the Best Western PLUS) to display your products/services. The objective of this is to give members a better sense of who you are and what you have to offer AND to help generate business for everyone. If you have products to sell, this is a perfect meeting for you. We will keep you posted on the details in the upcoming weeks. The culinary staff will provide us with refreshments (TBD). If you are interested in having a table at this event please let us know. The showcase was very well received last year and we had at least 23 members participate.
Just a reminder that paid members are more than welcome to and encouraged to share their businesses, products, events, etc. on the OBWA facebook group at any time. Also, there are many times when the executive posts news about what is happening with the group on facebook and so you should take the time to peek in regularly to keep up to date. We encourage all of you, whenever you can, to bring guests to the dinner meetings and make this part of your commitment to the group. The more we grow the better for everyone. And always remember ALL women are welcome whether they have a business or not. We all bring something useful and beneficial to the group. We are here to offer support to any and all women. Even if you know someone who just needs that one night out to de-stress we will welcome them with open arms. So, with all that being said, exciting things are continuing to happen!
Remember to get your dinner reservation in before the cut-off date of November 8 and I will see you November 13.
In closing here are some powerful words from Padre Dennis O’Brien, U.S. Marine Corps, “It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, serves under the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag.”
Yours in friendship and business,
Shelle Hossack
As a paid member please don't forget to connect with the other members on the facebook page and continue to share what you are up to or what your needs, wants, and successes are. This is a great way to connect with the other women.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our November meeting. This month's speaker is Lieutenant-Colonel Charleen Coulbeck. She will be speaking about her career with the Canadian Armed Forces.
As an Executive Committee we would like to propose the following changes to the OBWA Bylaw. Please take a moment to read the proposal presented below. We will be putting forth a vote at the November meeting.
PROPOSED ORILLIA BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
BYLAW AMENDMENTS
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CURRENT WORDING
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PROPOSED WORDING
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COMMENTS/NOTES
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Section B – Membership
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Annual membership dues shall be recommended by the Executive and will be determined by a vote at the general meeting in June
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Section B – Membership
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Annual membership dues shall be recommended by the executive and will be determined by a vote at a Membership meeting as needed
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Clarifying type of meeting and removing time line restrictions
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Section D – Elections
c. The nominees for the position of President must have served 2 years on the Executive Committee and currently be on the Executive Committee
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Section D – Elections
c. The nominees for the position of President must have served 2 years on the Executive Committee and currently be on the Executive Committee. The nominees for the position of Vice-President must have served 1 year on the Executive Committee and currently be on the Executive Committee.
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Adding guide-line for the nomination of the position of Vice-President.
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SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN!!!!
The OBWA would like to participate in this year’s Orillia Santa Clause Parade on November 17th. Jim Wilson has graciously donated a truck for us this year. As a committee we invite the members and their families to ride or walk with us along the parade route. More details will be available at the November Meeting.
BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
We would like to recognize Leanne Chandler
Real Estate Sales Representative, Keller Williams Experience Realty
Find our OBWA website HERE!
The OBWA Networking and Dinner Meeting
is being held at
Best Western PLUS Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre
400 Memorial Avenue
Orillia, Ontario
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
Networking: 5:30 p.m. – 6p.m.
OBWA President:
Shelle Hossack: 6pm – 6:20pm
Dinner: 6:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m.
Speaker: 7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
**times could change**
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Dinner Menu
Assorted Breads with Butter
Caesar Salad
Beef Lasagna
OR
Vegetarian
(MUST make special request at time of reservation)
Vegetarian Lasagna
Dessert
Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Crean
Coffee Station
Tea & Coffee
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3 COURSE DINNER
$30 for Members and 1st Time Guests
$37 for Non Members
You must RSVP before 3 p.m. on Friday, November 8th, 2019.
Please email us at reserve@orilliabusinesswomen.com
Note: We cannot accept late registrations after 3pm on Friday, November 8th, 2019.
No walk-ins and NO CANCELLATIONS will be accepted after the date and time noted and you will be invoiced for the cost of your missed dinner. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as your meal would otherwise have to be paid for out of OBWA funds.
If you have any allergies or dietary preferences you must let us know in your email at the time you RSVP.
Sorry NO ATM on site.
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, Gala 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!
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!
Every month the OBWA accepts Toonies for Tampons donations
of money or personal hygiene aids for women
that are then donated to a different charity in need
on behalf of our wonderful group of women!
If you need to contact Shelle Hossack – OBWA President or another OBWA Executive Member
please Email: Networking@OrilliaBusinessWomen.com
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