REVISED - APRIL 2017 - OBWA NETWORKING & DINNER MEETING
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, Fun, Food and to hear a wonderful Guest Speaker.
We are 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. For more info about Tammy CLICK HERE.
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 & Conference Centre located at: 400 Memorial Ave. Orillia, Ontario.
3 COURSE DINNER: $30 for members and first first-times, $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
Stephanie James – Realtor – The Farris Team - Royal Lepage
We look forward to getting to you know you all better!
The Featured Business Woman of the 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!
February’s Business Woman of the month was: Lynn Martin, Regional Manager of ShopOrillia.com & Owner of Mark Us Marketing for more info CLICK HERE
March’s Business of the Month was: Etta Linton – Owner of “For Sentimental Reasons”
Hand Designed ~ One of a Kind Greeting Cards! for more info CLICK HERE
WHO WILL BE THE 2017 “NELLE CARTER WOMAN OF THE YEAR”?Nominations are now being accepted for the “Nelle Carter Woman of the Year” Award!!!The deadline for the nomination submissions is April 7th, 2017. CLICK HERE for the Woman of the Year Nomination Form 2017. The award will be presented at “Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre” 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. 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 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”.
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? If you cannot make an online ticket purchase for WOTY Gala tickets please call or text Sharon Van Noort at 705-790-7427.
