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Chapter Home: Abbotsford
WELCOME to the Abbotsford Chapter
NEXT LUNCH: October 21st - Bring your business cards!
October's Lunch Highlights:
Members - Bring your guests, if they join the VWN at that lunch, they get their lunch free!
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Guest to speak on "How to attract someone in 10 seconds" and "Working out your 30 business introduction" A.K.A. Elevator pitch.
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Directory Photos will be taken
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Networking exercise at table to help members get to know each other
IN THE PINK... NEW! - Pink carnations mean "I'm New" People wearing pink Carnations are first time guests, and we would like everyone to take the time to make these people feel extra special!
Upcoming lunch themes:
(Tentatively)
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November: Shop til you drop event & we are bringing back the Snowman tree!
January: Community Futures programs that benefit our members
February: Alternative Health Panel
March: Cultural Center Field trip lunch, and tour, Children allowed!
May: Elections
About Us: The Abbotsford chapter meets once per month in a sit-down luncheon. We generally have 40-60 women in attendance.
Our Goal: To bring members together to build relationshipsin a fun friendly, warm, and hospitable atmosphere.
Luncheons: Luncheons are held the THIRD Tuesday of each month except for July and August. Our luncheons consist of a delicious meal, friendly conversation, networking games, and guest speakers that inspire and inform. Non-members may attend twice before being asked to become a member.
Vendor Tables: are available at most luncheons for members, with the cost being simply a door prize (worth about $10, tangible gifts only please). Please register for your vendor tables at the same time as your RSVP for your lunch. Tables are available for members to display their products or services.
How the Luncheons work:
Reservations are required by Friday at noon SHARP before the lunch. Late reservations and drop-ins WILL NOT be admitted. The caterer is happy to accomodate dietary requirements so long as requests are made with your reservation. No shows and cancellations after the Friday RSVP deadline will be invoiced, as VWN must pay for all ordered meals.
Where: Salvation Army Cascades Community Church, 35190 Delair Road, Abbotsford, BC.
When: Third Tuesday of the Month, September through to June
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 for members, $17.00 for non-members
Membership: $35.00 annual membership fee. July—June
VWN Abbotsford Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2194, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 3X8
Membership Information: For more information on becoming a member of the Abbotsford chapter, please contact: Sue Holley by e-mail at AbbotsfordMembership@ValleyWomensNetwork.com
Vendor Tables: Display tables are available for members to display their products or services. Contact the reservations convener to book. There is no fee for tables but we ask that you donate a draw prize valued at approximately $10.
Core Committee Members elected for the 2008-2009 year:
