November 2021
President’s Message
As I type this we are fully into our wet fall season, leaves are falling and a chill is in the air.
I'm also looking forward to those comforting warm foods, and connecting with family and friends I’ve missed during the busy summer season,
As you read this Bulletin, you will notice that this month we have scheduled an in person dinner meeting at a local restaurant in order to gather and honour our veterans. It’s a baby step, but I feel we are moving in the right direction. Hopefully by the New Year we will be back on track and filling our chosen venue to past numbers for our monthly dinner meetings. That is the goal of your executive, to give you the dinner, speaker, socializing and networking experience that you deserve.
The last 2 years have been hard on all of us to different degrees, and personally I need to be able to move forward in celebrating and supporting our local women. You do not need to be a paid member to attend. Guests are always welcome!
We are always looking for sponsors to help us fund our Virtual Gala taking place on Wednesday evening December 8th. Please contact any of our executive members if you can sponsor or know someone else who can.
From the bottom of my heart, I’d like to thank Sheila Haiden, our Vice President for her valuable input, hard work and dedication to the OBWA Executive as she steps down from her position. Also, Andrea Sullivan, Leah Cavanaugh, Ronda Hales, Shelle Hossack and Susan Zaroski for their hard work and dedication in keeping our organization up and running during these difficult and challenging times. Many thanks to Charlene Mackenzie for creating our Zoom Membership Meetings and the wonderful ladies who attend monthly. It was a joy to see this year’s Young Women of the Year Nominees during last month’s Zoom Meeting.
Much love and respect to all. Stay well and safe.
With Warmest of Regards,
Sharon L. Van Noort, OBWA President
Our first Dinner Meeting will be held on Wed. Nov. 10th @6 p.m. at
Lot 88, 294 Memorial Ave. Orillia, L3V 5X9
Please note: You must e-mail OBWA at: networking@orilliabusinesswomen.com by Friday Nov. 5th to reserve your dinner reservation as this month we are limited to only the first 15 people that reserve.
You will order and pay for your meal plus your tip at the restaurant
President’s Welcome
Tribute to our Veterans
30 Second intro & our business updates
(please respect each other by keeping to the time limit)
OBWA is pleased to announce our 2021 OBWA Woman of the Year Recipient
We are excited to be preparing for our Woman of the Year and Young Woman of the Year Virtual Celebration on
December 8, 2021
Let’s Celebrate those who deserve special recognition!
We are hoping we can depend on your generosity through one of our Sponsorship Packages. This is also great exposure for your business
Sponsorship Levels
$25.00 Bronze
$50.00 Silver
$100.00 Gold
$200.00 Platinum
Other Amount
For more information on Sponsorship and what each level has to offer as well as payment please contact: networking@orilliabusinesswomen.com
Please send payment to OBWA website along your logo and include Representatives Name, Donor Company Name, Company Mailing Address, Representative e-mail address and Representative Telephone Number
Please Note: The majority of OBWA Members now will have to renew their membership in order to be a member in good standing. Being a paid-up member in good standing allows you to post on our OBWA Face Book Group. We encourage all paid up members to post there to promote their businesses. Posting in our FB Group lets our members know who you are, what your business is all about and is the spot to promote specials etc. We will be updating our Orillia Business Women’s Website and only those with paid up memberships will be included on our website. Also please take a few minutes to check out what information we have on our website for you and if any changes or updates need to be made. Please visit our website to pay your membership by Credit Card or Pay-Pal today! Membership dues cover operating expenses for our group and are what keep the group growing and keeps it strong. If you have any questions, please reach out to any of our OBWA Executive Members.
We currently have the following positions open on our Executive:
Membership Co-ordinator: keeping our membership lists up to date & notifying members when their membership has lapsed
Please consider putting your name forward to be part of the amazing OBWA executive.
We want to sincerely thank all our OBWA Members and guests who who have made our networking zoom and dinner meetings in the past a great success!
You may pay for your OBWA Membership by Credit Card or PayPal by clicking on our link on
ShopOrillia.com
