Events

Testing the reminder.

Please join the Abbotsford Chapter of the Valley Women's Network in our October Luncheon.

This months topic will be related to networking and getting to know eachother, with a focus on better sales.  Watch for our official luncheon invitation email about 1 week before lunch for more specific details.

Guests:

In October we are launching our membership drive!!  Please invite a guest to lunch with you - should they decide to become a member at our luncheon, they will get their lunch for free this month.  As usual, when any of your guests become members, you get your next month's lunch for free!

Change in food proceedures:

Cascades will now be offering two, no-substitutions luncheon options. The main meal, and an alternate vegitarian option which avoid all major allergens.

If you are a picky eater or have food allergies, please carefully read over the luncheon menu which will be emailed to you about 1 week before the luncheon.  If you decide you would prefer the vegitarian alternative, just us know by email at vwn@memorycastings.com

Photos:

The photos from September luncheon for our members directory didn't turn out so hot, so we would like you to be able to take them again at the October luncheon.  October is your last chance to have your photo taken for the directory. 

Maple Ridge VWN Chapter invites and welcomes all local business women to our Dinner Event.  We offer great networking opportunities, business contacts, informative speakers, good friends (new & old) and a wonderful dinner with a view!  All this while trying to increase your business and contacts! 

October Speaker:  Lydia Burchell-Strand

Are you Memorable?

Are you ‘just’ giving out business cards, or are you making an impression?  How many business cards do you have that you don’t remember anything about the person you received it from?  Do people remember you after they have met you?

As a professional life coach and entrepreneur, Lydia Burchell-Strand has helped many women to bring out their best strengths, their positive energy and to discover who they really want to be connected to in business.

Find out what makes you memorable.  Learn 5 key points to help you leave a positive and lasting impression on the people you meet.

Spotlight Speaker:  Danielle Nielsen

Guest Speaker: Glenda Watson Hyatt

Glenda Watson Hyatt will be our inspirational speaker! She is known as the Left Thumb Blogger! She will be talking about blogging as a networking and marketing avenue for women in business.

Glenda Watson Hyatt shares her experiences living with cerebral palsy to motivate and inspire others to think about how they perceive their own situation and their own world around them. She does all this by typing with only her left thumb!

This would be a great time for you to invite a guest!

Directory Photos

If you are new to the chapter since last year's directory was printed or you would like to update your picture, we will be taking directory pictures after the meeting.

Our ladies networking luncheons consist of a delicious meal, guest speakers, networking opportunities, friendly conversation, networking games, monthly themes and much more!

Registration and networking starts at 11:15 am

Program and Lunch: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Lunches are:

$19 for members. $23 for non-members and drop-ins

Greetings Ladies,

Let us introduce you to the new Valley Women’s Network website.  Take a few minutes to understand how to log in, update your information, and use the tools available.

We will also be selecting a few random ladies to introduce themselves “In the Spotlight”.

Please RSVP by Friday October 24^th to ensure that you will have lunch next Tuesday.

Valley Women’s Network – Chilliwack Chapter

October 28^th, 2008  11:30 A.M. -  1:30 P.M.

Best Western Rainbow Country Inn

Welcome to the October 28th, 2008 meeting of the VWN Vancouver Chapter!

We are currently in the midst of fine-tuning our on-line registration system.  Until the system is 100% efficient, we will still be sending out final confirmation emails from our Yahoo account.  If you do not receive an email confirming details of the meeting as well as your attendance from:  vwnvanreservations@yahoo.ca, please contact Megan Chatry at: VancouverReservations@ValleyWomensNetwork.com before noon on Friday, October 24th.  Please note that you may receive duplicate emails until the transition is complete.  We apologize for any inconvenience. Our intention is not to spam you but to inform you.  Warm Regards, Registration Committee

To register...click the event title above! 

Due
to the Valley Women's Network Evening
Chapter meeting day falling on Remembrance Day, the Evening Chapter has moved their meeting day up one week to Tuesday, November 4, 2008. 

Shop 'til You Drop Enjoy the Evening Chapter’s Shop ‘til You Drop experience.  Members
will display their unique products and services.  Find great gifts for any occasion.

Showcase Presentations  4
entrepreneurs sharing information on their products and services.

Breakfast with the stars********

"Who are you?What do you do?How can we help you?"Bring lots of business cards and be prepared to network, network, network.

Pacific Inn 1160 King George Highway, Surrey BC

Members-$14 Non members-$16

Reserve now at www.wrchapter@yahoo.ca or call 604 541 6022

For further info, please call 604 530 7304

This month we will be having a guest speaker!

Back by popular demand, Teresa Pippus – professional trainer, returns to the Valley Women’s Network Langley Daytime Chapter on Wednesday Nov 12th. Come and meet this amazing motivator and hear the "world famous Pike Market Fish Store" story. Wouldn’t you like to be “world famous”? Today’s lunch will inspire you to make a difference in everything you do.

Due to it's great success last year we are going to bring back our WINE DRAW. Bring a Bottle of wine to donate (must be $10 or over and can NOT be home made) and we will enter you for a chance to win a CASE OF WINE!!! Renee Gillett was our lucky winner last year.

Want more exposure for your business?! Advertise in the newsletter for amazingly low rates! Contact Mine Dery at LangleyAdvertising@ValleyWomensNetwork.com

full page only $20 per issue or $180 for 10! half page only $10 per issue or $90 for 10!

quarter page $5 or $50 for 10! business card $2.50 or $25 for 10!

back cover 1/2 page $25, full page $40 inside front cover $40, inside back cover $30

The core committee has a special request to bring any canned goods or non-perishables to lunch for a food drive for a very needy family! A local, single mom who is on disability leave from her nursing job after a horrible car accident needs our help!! She has adopted her 2 nephews who are 6 & 8 yrs old who have health issues. She desperately needs help! Open your hearts and your cupboards and lets give these boys a fighting chance!!

Please make your reservations by Friday Nov 7th so you don't miss this great day! Book a display table and have a chance to win a free lunch for best display! Reserve online or email Janine at LangleyReservations@ValleyWomensNetwork.com

Look forward to seeing you all there!

Janine Desloges, reservations coordinator

Langley Electrolysis Studio, 604-514-7772

Our November meeting is all about networking.

Peggy Allen will be leading us in some fun networking games. 

Join us for a delicious lunch and learn more about your fellow Mission VWN Members

Reservations are a must and cut off for this event is Noon on Tuesday November 11/08

Annually the Abbotsford Chapter holds a "Shop til you Drop" event, so we can all get our holiday shopping done at one time, within the network.

This luncheon is an informal, buffet-style lunch with many, many VWN Members selling their wares at their vendor tables.

Vendor tables are available to all VWN Members, including those from chapters outside of Abbotsford.  They are on a first-come, first serve basis BY RESERVATION. 

You MUST reserve for this luncheon no later than Friday November 14th at 12:00 in order to attend.

All door prizes collected from vendor tables this month will be given directly to Abbotsford's Transition House.

Come and join us for our November Dinner Meeting, our guest speaker will be Sue Clement, Success Coaching. Topic will be all about Networking.

Does networking seem like too much “WORK”? Or is it just a bunch of socializing that’s fun… but doesn’t bring you any business? Sometimes do you wonder what’s the point of all these lunches – you either stand around hoping someone will talk to you or leave with another handful of business cards. Would you prefer to enjoy networking, have some fun, AND gain more business?

Our November guest presenter, Sue Clement of Success Coaching will share the secrets of successful connecting. You’ll discover how to build connections to gain more business from one the most effective marketing strategies – “Networking”. Join us and gain new confidence and increased sales.

Please Support - FRIENDS IN NEED FOOD BANK

There are many people in our community who are suffering; children going to bed hungry; parents who forego eating so that their children can have the basics of survival.

This year, your Maple Ridge Chapter Core Executive has decided to support families in our community. Each month we will be collecting non-perishable food items or cash for the Friends In Need Food Bank.

Please help us to help others. Donations of food and cash will be accepted at each of our monthly dinner meetings.

Last month (October 2008) we collected 13 pounds of food and diapers and $50.00 for the Friends In Need Food Bank.