A last minute change brings Guest Speaker, Jeannie Fitzsimmons to us. Jeannie is a former Austinite, and a dynamic speaker. She will talk to us about “Letting Go of the Stress that Creates Obstacles to Our Success.”
Jeannie is visiting from California. She has a message worth hearing. Don’t miss it!
See you there!
“Lessons From the Fire” is the subject of Kathy’s talk on November 30th… and she knows what she is talking about after having to deal with her new home being threatened in the recent Bastrop fires. Kathy Mursch is an inspirational speaker who believes that we are all created to live abundant, joyful and prosperous lives and that there is no limit to the good things we can experience. Please join us and hear what Kathy has to say!
“Sustainability” takes the “Go Green” Movement giant leaps beyond what we’ve heard before. Picture a totally “No Waste” society. One that has plenty of food, energy and purpose. Can’t be done? Oh, but it IS being done! Come learn more when WebWoman.us aka Lorraine Rylance introduces “NextWorldTV.com: learning and raising awareness about moving toward a more self-sufficient and empowered, healthy and sustainable life. It begins with giving voice to a new dialog: how we think about food, time, work, money and community…there are gigantic and amazing changes afoot!”
Christina will share helpful tips for us to organize our businesses and stay sane over the Holidays.
… of the British Connection will speak at the October 26 meeting. Lester’s book, The Voilets are Mine is an autobiographical work, just recently released. Come hear what Lester has to say! Guests are welcome.
The party of the year — NWABC’s Holiday Party — will happen on Saturday, December 3rd at Balcones Country Club. Plans are in the works for some fun entertainment and a great meal with long-time friends, many new ones, family members, and associates.
Many thanks to our three sponsors for this event, Jack Royal — Kitchen, Baths & Commercial Services, Terry Smalling with Cookie Lee Jewelry, and Sylvia Frisch, with Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Lynn Wilkinson, Realtor with Coldwell Bankers. Terry will have some jewelry on display and Sylvia will have some gifts available the night of the event, so, if you are still looking for something special for someone special, here’s a chance to find it. Jack will show off some of his work with a slide show on his display table and Lynn will have some free goodies to give away on hers.
The program is shaping up nicely and should provide some laughs. Carole Stockton of Hawaiian Kona Isle will dance for and Phil Ayliffe, accomplished singer and guitarist, will play a short set of his tunes for us.
More than $600 worth of Door Prizes will be given away! They include a gift certificate from Atlas Chiropractic worth $250; Jon Sullivan of Centex Senior Massage, a Gift Certificate for a One hour Massage worth $100; Treasure from EstateMates; A Gift Ribbon Card worth $50; A new Crystal Clear case for an iPhone4 & A Years’ Domain Name Registration; Baked Goods and a Gift Certificate from Joyce Michaels; A Pampered Chef Dip-n-Rub Collection from Chef Gene Chavez; Jewelry from Terry Smalling; A Denim UT Purse from Ann Andrews; and gift certificate from Mangia’s. In addition LeBaron Productions will shoot a free holiday video greeting for all who attend. See more details at: LeBaronProductions.com
For the first time ever, we will be joined by Balcones Prosperity Network for an evening fun and conviviality! BCC is home to BPN’s weekly networking meetings. Balcones Country Club was home to NWBW (as we were known back then) for years — many years ago. It still feels like we are visiting our roots when we have events there. It’s a lovely venue and 12/3/11 promises to be a memorable date, there.
Be sure to save the date on your calendar: 12/3!
Vicki Flaugher, author of “Famous In Your Niche: Building Your Digital Reputation For Fun and Profit” will talk to us about the effect social media can have on our businesses.
Vicki Flaugher is an online marketing strategist specializing in digital reputation development. She is the face of social media at commPRO.biz, where she blogs about the integration of social, SEO, PR, and advertising.
What’s happening this week (10/05) you wonder? Well, it’s all about “Failing Forward.” Shawn Ankrom, an NWABC member, will present options to navigating confrontations in a positive manner so you may gain a new perspective on learning why failure is the only option on your way to success and “Failing Forward.”
Learn how “Marketing With a Purpose” could give your marketing strategy that extra boost you need, and help you contribute to the community too.
Member Sylvia Frisch will be our speaker at our meeting on Sept. 21. She is also contributing the door prize. There will be a brief business meeting, after which Sylvia will talk to us about “Living a Dream Career.”
