Events

November Networking.  This meeting will be dedicated to meeting women and getting to know each other.  As well, as our fabulous SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP event!  It's time to purchase all the unique Chritmas gifts and stocking stuffers our display vendors have to offer.

For a reservation contact Zosia at vwneveningchapter@gmail.com 

Join us for networking, networking, networking and a continental breakfast At the Pacific Inn, 1160 King George Highway,Surrey

Cost for members: $18  Non members:$20 Dropins:$23

Reservations:WhiteRockReservations@ValleyWomensNetwork.com or call Janice at 604 541 6022

You get to introduce yourself at every meeting and tell us who you are,what do you do and how can we help you.

Mission Shopping Extravaganza

The Mission Chapter invites you to join us on

Thursday, November 12^th, 2009

11:45pm - 1:30pm

The Bellevue Hotel in the   

Legends Lounge

Come and share The Four F’s

Females, Friendships, Food &Fun

Reservation Deadline: 
Noon Tuesday Novenber 11^th, 2009

VWN Members can book a display table!

Lunch: $15 for members, $17 for guests

Membership is due for the new year please see Marie Wells,
Membership coordinator

Where: Vancouver Golf Club, 771 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam

When: Friday November 13th

Sign In Time: 11:15 to 11:45

Networking & Lunch Time: 11:45 to 1:30

Dress Code: No Denim, No Cell phones

Cost: $23.00 members, $28.00 non-members, who may attend two luncheons before being asked to become a member

Reservation Deadline: 5:00 PM Tuesday prior to Friday luncheon. Contact Joan 604-216-7076 or
TriCityReservations@ValleyWomensNetwork.com.

No Shows: The Chapter must pay for any reserved meals, therefore, all no shows are invoiced for missed lunches.

We are required to tell the Golf Club the number of lunches to prepare; so we ask you to make your lunch reservation by 5:00 pm on Tuesday before the meeting.

Shop Til You Drop Extravaganza

Our next meeting of our newly renamed RIDGE MEADOWS Chapter will be
November 17th, 2009 @ 6:30PM Networking
Dinner to start at 7PM
(Catered by Gourmet Dave's Catering & Bistro)
Guest Speaker  - Heidi Slyngbom
Stategies on how money works.

How a little "change" can add
dollars to your balance sheet.

This is a lunch you do not want to miss!

Wednesday Nov 18, 2009

11:30-1:30

Cloverdale Curling Club

Members $17.00 

Guests always welcome $19.00

Guest speaker Jamie Moi Mortgage Broker,

Meridian West Coast Mortgages Inc.

"It's called Net-work"

Jamie Moi, recipient of  2006 & 2007 "Master Networker Award" will be speaking on how powerful networking can be in your business. 

She will  also share her secret of making networking work everytime.  She will highlight the 3 pinnacles of networking and 9 tips on how to maximize your networking experience. 

Register today to be a part of this invaluable learning opportunity. Just scroll down and submit your reservation.  You will receive email confirmation that your reservation is received.

Greetings,

The tables are booked, members have products and crafts to sell and display, and lunch is great.

Please come to our November “Shop till you Drop” luncheon.  It is the perfect opportunity to get to know some of the other members and what they offer; start your Christmas shopping; do some “just because I deserve it” shopping (my usual excuse) and to generally meet some exciting members and guests.

November is also when you can get your new printed directory.  See the membership table to sign yours out.

This month's topic by Mhairi Petrovic is Social Networking – Top 10 Do’s and Don’t’s. You can find Mhairi's bio on our chapter's homepage.

Within 24 hours after registering for the event you will receive an automatic email notifying you that you are registered for the event. If this does not occur please contact Ms. Megan Chatry at: VancouverReservations@ValleyWomensNetwork.com before noon on Friday, November 20th. If you have website difficulties contact Ms. Suzette Willems at VancouverWebmistress@ValleyWomensNetwork.com

Warm Regards,

The Registration Committee

Special networking and shopping event!

For our Vendors: With the Holiday season near please take this opportunity to share your products with our members!

For our Members: Come network and start your Christmas shopping for friends and family (maybe even youJ) and share in the spirit of the season as each Vendor will have a special tip, recipe or decorating idea for you to take away with you!!

Vendors: Book your table today with Wanda. Vendors will still provide the usual table draw gift. Invitation for all table vendors to share your favorite recipe, holiday event, holiday tips or decorating idea. Create a lovely handout for each visitor to your display table.

Location: Compass Point Inn located at: 9850 King George Hwy., Surrey.

Time:

Tables - Set up between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.
Registration and networking starts at 11:15 a.m.
Program and Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Cost:

$20 - members who reserve by 1 week prior
$23 - guests who reserve by 1 week prior
$25 - drop in - members and guests

Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 @ midnight. Cancellations are accepted up to November 17th, 2009 @ midnight.

Members who do not cancel by the deadline posted will be charged for the lunch.

Join us for Business Before Breakfast at the Pacific Inn, 1160 King George Highway, Surrey BC

The chapter where you always get to introduce yourself.

Reservations: Janice   604 541 6022

    WhiteRockReservations@ValleyWomensNetwork.com

December 4th Luncheon
Our Last Event Before Christmas
Join us for a delicious Mistletoe Buffet and entertainment from Good Riddance.

We are collecting donations for The Tri-City Women’s Transition House.

Please bring unwrapped gift for a woman (some ideas - scarf, gloves, bath goodies, or
other small gift).

We will also be presenting a cheque to
the Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Tri-City Women’s Transition House and
Crossroads Hospice.

 Luncheons:

Where: Vancouver Golf Club, 771 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam
When: Third Friday of the month, September through to June
Sign In Time: 11:15 to 11:45
Networking & Lunch Time: 11:45 to 1:30
Dress Code: No Denim, No Cell phones
Cost: $23.00 members, $28.00 non-members, who may attend two luncheons before being asked to become a member
Reservation Deadline: 5:00 PM Tuesday prior to Friday luncheon. Contact Joan 604-216-7076 or via email.
No Shows: The Chapter must pay for any reserved meals, therefore, all no shows are invoiced for missed lunches.

We are required to tell the Golf Club the number of lunches to prepare; so we ask you to make your lunch reservation by 5:00 pm on Tuesday before the meeting.

Danish Hall, 17672 - 57 Avenue, Cloverdale

GUEST SPEAKER: Wendy Burge,Radiant
Small Business & Marketing Coach 

TOPIC:  A Power Point presentation on Twitter.

Join us for a an evening filled with Holiday Spirit.  Time to get your last minute gifts from our varied display table vendors.  Come and see what they have to offer.

Contact:  Sandra at 778 571 0844 or vwneveningchapter@gmail.com.  You can also reserve online.

 See you there!

Feeling stressed this season?

Join us for a lunch filled with stress relievers:

 Laughter, Shopping and Wine

Join us Wednesday Dec 9,2009 at the

Cloverdale Curling Club 6150 176th Street

11:30-1:30 p.m.

We will be entertained by one of our own

Wanda Roberts Laquidara, 4th place finsiher in Laff Lines 7th Annual Funniest Female Commedian Competition

Be prepared to laugh your stress away!

if that doesn't work try shopping...

As our gift to you, each registered guest will receive $5.00  in VWN money to spend with our vendors. Let's support these ladies and do our Christmas shopping in this realxed atmosphere. Beautiful , unique, useful merchandise and often great deals!

Last resort...drink wine!

This month we are doing our wine draw so if you would like to participate, bring a bottle of your favourite (min 10.00 value, no home brew) and exchange your wine for a ticket at the door.

Draw to be made for the wine at this lunch.

Great way to stock your Christmas bar!

Escape to this stress free luncheon by registering today

Registration deadline is Friday Dec.4

Please join us for our delicious

Christmas Turkey Buffet Luncheon

We will also be enjoying the traditions of a gift exchange game

Please bring a wrapped gift valued at $5.00 if you wish to participate

There will be many local vendors to shop from

and fun to be had by all.

Please register by 3pm December 8th

$15 for members

$17 for non-members

We are accepting non-perishable food items for the Mission Christmas Bureau

A box will be located at the registration desk for anyone who would like to contribute