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3 TERRIFIC TIPS! From Photographer & Pampered Chef, Gene Chavez:

• Whatever camera you own, even if it’s a Point & Shoot, ALWAYS set it at the HIGHEST resolution possible; i.e. Image Size = LARGE, Image Quality = Fine. Or, DON’T try to get as many images possible on your Media Card. Reason–you can always CROP a high resolution image to get the look you really want, and it won’t be pixelated.
• In the world of digital photography, you can always CROP-IN the rule of Thirds during your post-shoot processing–don’t waste time looking for the perfectly framed image when you’re behind the lens.
• If you’re looking to buy a Point & Shoot that has a long zoom capability, remember the difference between OPTICAL and DIGITAL zoom–Optical is much preferred.

December 3, 2011 • 6:30 to 10:30 pm

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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

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.

DOOR PRIZES!!!

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!

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Social Media — So What?

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Friday, October 7th, 2011

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.

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Shawn Ankrom

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Monday, October 3rd, 2011

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.”

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Come hear Fernando Labastida speak on 9/28

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Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Learn how “Marketing With a Purpose” could give your marketing strategy that extra boost you need, and help you contribute to the community too.

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Sylvia Frisch

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Sunday, September 18th, 2011

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.”

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Marketing Coach, Karenbeth Gluntz

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Monday, September 12th, 2011

Karenbeth is our speaker 9/14/11. She will share her out-of-the-box practices that awaken your body’s energy centers necessary to market your business successfully. Join us at 11:30, come meet Karenbeth and network.

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What’s Hot?

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Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Fire!!! Retired firefighter, and NWABC member, Jim Wielinga will talk to us about fire prevention in your home. He will address home hazards: Specifically kitchen, living room, Hallways, bathrooms, bedrooms, outdoors, basements and dryers.

Come learn what precautions can be taken to safeguard your home, so that Mother Nature is the only thing heating things up this time of year.

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Sapphire Bell – August 31

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Monday, August 29th, 2011

Sapphire Bell is our special guest for “Musical Networking” this week.

She will be joined by two of our “musical members,” Phil Ayliffe and Carol Stockton as we all contribute ideas to help develop a musical signature for NWABC and maybe you, too!

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Joey McGirr to speak, August 24

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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

His topic is: “The 4th Dimension of Social Media”

Joey will illustrate how those businesses/professionals who are doing anything with online interactive media, even if they have no idea what they are doing, are way ahead of those who are still trying to figure how to use these various tools to promote themselves, their product or service.

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Phil Ayliffe will Demonstrate the Astonishing iRig

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Monday, August 15th, 2011

Member Phil Ayliffe is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. He has considerable experience with studio recording and cumbersome recording equipment and the thousands of dollars they represent.

The amazing new iRigg changes all that. Come see/hear what this nifty little gadget can do! Join us for lunch (11:30 – 1:00) at Mangia’s, August 17.

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