President’s Message June 2023
Hello Everyone!!
I hope you and those you love are keeping safe and feeling healthy as we enter our last month before the summer holidays of 2023. We are looking forward to seeing you at our Gala on Wednesday June 14th. Best Western PLUS Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre, 400 Memorial Ave., Orillia. If you are able to sponsor financially or by donating a door prize, please feel free to email us at networking@orilliabusinesswomen.com and we will pass your contact information on to the correct person. You can also use the Online Payment tab to complete payment for your Sponsorship. Purchasing of dinner tickets for the Gala is now open through the website www.orilliabusinesswomen.com. Please encourage friends and family to attend this wonderful and inspiring evening.
We will have a few positions open on the OBWA Executive Committee after June this year.
Sharon Van Noort-Retiring from President-will stay on as Treasurer and Past President. As per our Policies & Procedures to be able to apply for the President position a member must have served 2 years on the Executive Committee.
Shelle Hossack-Retiring from Past President and Social Media Coordinator-Position OPEN
Andrea Sullivan-Retiring as Event Coordinator-Position OPEN
Trisha Cuthbertson-Retiring as Membership Coordinator-Position OPEN. Trisha will take on the role of Vice President-having served on the Executive Committee for one year.
Leah Cavanaugh-Staying on as Speaker Coordinator
Susan Zaroski-Staying on as Secretary
Executive Assistant position-OPEN
Due to the Gala being in June this year, elections will take place in September when we resume our dinner meetings. Requirements for applying for a position on the Executive Committee are posted on the website under “Home” and ‘OBWA Executive Committee”. Please email your interest and a summary as to why you think you would be a good fit for the position you are interested in. For further information see the Policies and Procedures under the “Member Info & Directory” tab.
May you stay safe, happy and healthy.
With Warmest Regards,
Sharon L. Van Noort, OBWA President-705-790-7427
Join us June 14th for the Orillia Business Women’s A Night Full of Stars Gala Dinner & Awards Night being held at Best Western PLUS Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre!
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets for the Gala “ A Night Full of Stars” are now available on
the Orillia Business Women’s Association Website
Tickets are limited so buy your ticket today! Last day to purchase a ticket is June 4th
Use the drop down button on the payment section on the OBWA website to purchase your ticket
or copy and paste the link below:
https://orilliabusinesswomen.com/page.php?pageType=productDetail&productId=10416005
OBWA is please to announce the 2023 Nelle Carter Woman of the Year Nominees
OBWA is pleased to announce the 2023 Lisa Brooking Young Women of the Year Nominees
We are looking for members to fill the vacant positions in September on the OBWA Executive
Reminder of the following changes happening in September
Sharon Van Noort-Retiring from President-will stay on as Treasurer and Past President. As per our Policies & Procedures to be able to apply for the President position a member must have served 2 years on the Executive Committee.
Shelle Hossack-Retiring from Past President and Social Media Coordinator-Position OPEN
Andrea Sullivan-Retiring as Event Coordinator-Position OPEN
Trisha Cuthbertson-Retiring as Membership Coordinator-Position OPEN. Trisha will take on the role of Vice President-having served on the Executive Committee for one year.
Leah Cavanaugh-Staying on as Speaker Coordinator
Susan Zaroski-Staying on as Secretary
Executive Assistant position-OPEN
Due to the Gala being in June this year, elections will take place in September when we resume our dinner meetings.
Requirements and details on how to apply to fill a position on the Executive Committee will be available on the website or by contacting a member of the Executive. Please check out the OBWA Policies & Procedures for more information
Sponsorship Levels
Bronze $50.00
Silver $100.00
Gold $250.00
Any Amount of Sponsorship money will be gladly accepted but time is running out to get your Sponsorship in!
Our Gala depends on Sponsorships from our members and from those in our Community as well as Door Prizes. It is a great way to promote your business and get your name out there! If you or anyone else can assist these areas please contact an OBWA executive member for more information. You may submit your sponsorship from the OBWA website. It is as easy as just using the drop down button on the payment section on our website to submit your payment
See you in September!!
There is no Orillia Business Women’s Dinner Meeting in July or August.
We will resume our monthly meetings at Kelseys in September.
Have a safe summer and hope to see you in September!
Please note: Memberships are due September 1st , 2023 & need to be paid for you to be a member in good standing. $100 membership fee will keep you a member in good standing until August 31,2024 . Members have the privilege of posting on social media & have their information about their business and themselves on our website as well as posting on Face Book. Non-members can attend meetings though without the other privileges. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our executive members. Paypal payments accepted only: https://orilliabusinesswomen.com/OnlinePayments
Our 2022 Gala Sponsors
