President’s Message September 2022
Good day Ladies!
I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer, though going into September it does seem to be moving along too quickly . I don’t think we could have asked for nicer weather this summer.
We, your executive committee, are so excited that we are so close (3 weeks away) to our first dinner meeting for the 2022-2023 season.
As stated on the OBWA Facebook page, our monthly dinner meetings will be held at Kelsey’s on Memorial Ave. And to explain, I know that as a business association this is not the type of venue that we have used in the past, but with room rental, food and associated costs going up, it was agreed that our members might not want to pay $50-55 dollars for their dinner meeting meal each month. That fee would possibly limit some members and guests from attending, and we certainly don’t want that to happen. Kelsey’s has been very good to us, no room rental fee, service is excellent and we do have the video and audio equipment available to our speakers if necessary. I know it can be a little noisy, but I’m sure we’re worse lol. Also, we each have the option of whether we want anything from soup to steak and in between. Sometimes for me it’s a matter of budget and we like to be conscientious of that possibility for others too.
The reason for the entrance fee at the door, $5 for members and $10 for non members and guests, is that along with the membership fees this is the only way we can pay for our operating expenses throughout the year as fundraising is not part of our Core Values as listed in our Policies and Procedures.. The mailbox alone is $200 per year. The Gala is a whole separate expense.
And on the subject of the 2023 Gala, The BWP Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre has already been booked for June. They have been so accommodating to us and provided excellent service to us over the past years. I can't think of a better venue to help us celebrate our extraordinary Women and Young Women of the Year.
When we gather again on Wednesday, September 14th, we will be including our Annual General Meeting and there should be quite a few new faces in attendance. So exciting!!!
Stay safe, stay healthy. Until we meet again,,,,,,,,,,Soon.
With Warmest of Regards,
Sharon L. Van Noort, OBWA President
September Dinner Meeting will be held at Kelseys Roadhouse Restaurant, 405 Memorial Ave. Orillia, L3V 0T7
The restaurant will be following the Covid Protocal that is currently in place at their establishment
You must e-mail OBWA at: reserve@orilliabusinesswomen.com by Wed. Sept. 6, 2022 to
reserve your dinner reservation
Starting at our September dinner meeting there will be an event charge
of $5 for members and $10 for non members
payable at the door
You will order and pay for your meal plus your tip at the restaurant
As always we welcome all women to the OBWA and we are encouraging our members to bring a guest or two to our September meeting!
5:30 – Networking-please bring your business cards & brochures with you
5:50 – President’s Welcome
6:00 p.m. – Members will order their dinners
6:15 p.m. – 30 Second intro & our business updates
(please respect each other by keeping to the time limit)
6:35 p.m. – Guest Speaker – Risha Yorke
Risha is a success coach and business consultant. Her expertise lies in leadership, confidence, communication, branding and business operations foundations. Her passion around branding, self-confidence and character study is contagious and it is her purpose to guide individuals and organizations to achieving their wildest dreams through self-discovery and exploration of values. She does this through personal one-on-one coaching, speaking engagements, corporate training events and edutainment! Her focus is to bring more leaders into this world who are full of integrity and passion. Her TEDx talk "Lead Without Permission", explores gender inequality and encourages women to step into their spotlight. She is the creator of License to Succeed: Lead Without Permission, a 3-month, online, transformational leadership and confidence program.
6:55 p.m. – OBWA General Meeting will take place
7:30 p.m. – Closing words from our President
Please welcome our new 2022 OBWA Members
Janette Harmer- Envision Laser Studio and Nicole Fazzari-De Palma & Associates Legal Services
&
We would like to welcome back the past members of the OBWA that have renewed their memberships
Please note: All memberships are due & need to be paid Sept. 1st, 2022 in order for you to be a
member in good standing
The OBWA is now changing when our annual membership fee of $100 will be due. All members will have a renewal date of Sept. 1st. each year for their annual membership. The majority of our members have not paid their dues during the pandemic. On Sept. 1, 2022 everyone will pay their membership dues which will cover their membership for Sept.1, 2022 until August 31, 2023 in order to be a member in good standing. Members in good standing 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
OBWA Elections are coming up in Sept. and we are opening up a new position to be filled by an OBWA member. The new position of Executive Assistant will assist the OBWA in any area where needed. We are requesting anyone putting their name forward to please read over the OBWA Policy and Procedures before applying for the position. The Policy and Procedures are posted on the OBWA website. If you have any questions please contact a member of the Executive for more information. We are accepting applications now!
Our 2021 Gala Sponsors
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