Events

Valley Women's Network-White Rock Chapter presents

   Martini Madness at Frond's Bistro 14989 Marine Drive,White Rock Wednesday   March 10th.

Doors open at 6:00pm Dinner is at 7:00pm.Cost is only $30.Tickets are in very limited numbers.Don't be disappointed.

Info and tickets: 604 530 7304

Bring your business challenges to our next meeting

Wednesday March 10, 2010

11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.

Cloverdale Curling Club

 We will brainstorm solutions and you will find

Victory With Networking

Utilizing the wealth of knowledge and expertise of our network members we can offer you insight and a fresh perspective to your challenges.

 Bring it on!!

Reservations are mandatory

Deadline to register is Friday March 5 @ 6 p.m.

Register online @ www.valleywomensnetwork.com 

Kim Allen will be giving us a great presentation that will help us beautify our gardens

with low maintenace landscaping

Thursday, March 11th

Doors open and networking: 11:15

Lunch and program:  Noon

Members $15.00

Guests $17.00

Come join us for a great luncheon

Join us for our March Spring Dinner Meeting 

March 16th, 2010 @ 6:30PM Networking

Dinner to start at 7PM

(Catered by Gourmet Dave's Catering & Bistro)

Reservation Deadline  Friday, March 12th @3PM No Shows: The Chapter must pay for any reserved meals, therefore, all no shows are invoiced for missed lunches.

We
are looking forward to another great dinner meeting to network with
other business women from Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows area and other
local chapters.
Please note, to reserve for a meeting you need to log in to your
account then sign up using the Events Calendar. For assistance with
this process please contact your local webmistress. RidgeMeadowsWebmistress@ValleyWomensNetwork.com

March 19th Luncheon

"TBA".   

 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.

Have you ever wondered about the person who sits beside you at a meeting. Here’s your chance to answer some of these questions about your table mates.  Our meeting will be filled with networking, finding out about as many members as you can.  Don’t be afraid ….you might miss out on learning about someone’s passion or business that you’ve been wondering about for a long time. 

Don't forget to bring your business cards and some of those questions you have always want answers to.

We have a very fun and interactive meeting planned as we highlight the two charities we are supporting this year. We're hosting and hearing from a participant of 'Dress for Success' & one from 'Pacific Immigrant Resources Society' share their story of how these organizations affected their life. Learn more on how to Dress for Success yourself by our very own Katherine Lazaruk of ICU Image Consulting. AND... this is the month to weed out your closets and bring all your still fashionable items for donation to DFS. Suits, skirts, shoes, bags, belts and more!

Topic: “Frightened to Fearless, With Toastmasters”

Learn the 5 Steps to a Better Presentation, including:

• How to prepare, practice and pace yourself
• How to connect with your audience
• The 3 basic steps to any great presentation
• How the toastmasters program works and how you can find a club that fits your style and needs

Speaker: Michelle Panzlaff

Bio: Michelle serves as a Professional Organizer for the Greater Vancouver Area. She is proud to be a active member of the POC, holding the Treasurer role for the BC Chapter of the POC (Professional Organizers in Canada). With over 20 years of office experience in a vareity of fields, Michelle knows where your action, reference and archivable files go.

In the arena of public speaking Michelle has trained with Toastmasters from 2007-2009. Michelle has completed here Competant Communicator manual and values her training with Toastmasters. Michelle wishes to spread the word about what a Toastmasters membership can do for anyone.

"Mar 21 is officially the first day of spring but our luncheon will look like the first day of spring!! Every table is being hosted by a Core member and will be decorated in spring colors and there will be a gift for every person at each table!!!  Our luncheon is going to be an interesting, educational and fun!! Invite your friends!!"

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, March 16, 2010 @ midnight. Cancellations are accepted up to this time.

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

To book your spot, email SurreyDeltaReservations@valleywomensnetwork.com

Let us know your name, phone number and number of guests.

Members: Please specify if table is requested.

Join us for a "Hands On"meeting and breakfast networking.Cheryl Bishop will start you on your personal  "dreamboard".You will start your day in an amazing way.Please bring scissors.All other supplies will be provided.

Call Janice at 604 541 6022 or reserve at WhiteRockReservations@ValleyWomensNetwork.com

Pacific Inn Hotel

1160 King George Highway Surrey

$18-members  $20 non-members   $25 dropins and late reservations

Spring into Action!!

Thursday, April 8th

Doors open & Networking:  11:30

Lunch: noon - 1pm

Bellevue's Legends Lounge

33998 - 1st Ave

Start off with an Easter swag bag, enjoy a great lunch, engage in a networking activity, and end the luncheon with an easter egg hunt for "eggs" that contain some extra special goodies from our vendors and members = FEMALES enjoying good FOOD while visiting old and making new FRIENDS and having great FUN (The four F's)

Please indicate if you would like to contribute to the swag bags or prizes by contacting:

Heidi @ 604-837-4444 or note in the comments section while registering including a phone number to reach you.

See you at the luncheon!