REGISTER HERE FOR DINNER MEETING (2nd Thursday of every month)

Earn a Free Dinner!

Did you know that when you refer a new member, you qualify for a free dinner at the next meeting after the new member signs up?

Mariaemma Willis has earned two free dinners this way, and thanks to her spreading the word about what a terrific organization VCPWN is, we have welcomed two new members.

Our goal is to increase membership by 50% over the next six months. Here's your chance to help us achieve that goal and win a free dinner.

Upcoming Events

MONTHLY DINNER MEETINGS - 2nd Thursday of the month
Click below on "Read More" for information about upcoming meetings
Wedgewood Banquet Center at Olivas Park Golf Course

VCPWN presence at SB Festival

VCPWN participated in the Santa Barbara International Women's Festival over the first weeekend in March. Fifteen of our members helped to staff our table and also showcase their own businesses.

Spirit of Networking Award

Which VCPWN member do you believe best embodies the spirit of networking? Now is the time to nominate that person for our most prestigious award the Spirit of Networking award.

Click on the spirit.doc link below to download this form and return your essay to Director of Networking, Tony Mitchell anthony@coach2you.com or by mail (see file for mailing address).

Conference coming soon

The green light has been given to put together a business conference this year. Several outstanding presenters are already waiting in the wings for the great event.

A tentative date is Saturday, April 24. In order to firm it up, we need a venue (that we can afford and will be fitting for a professional group). Your suggestions/contacts are most welcome. This needs to get confirmed ASAP.

I know you will want to attend when you see what we have in store. Please contact me at slgumby@sbcglobal.net or find me at the next meeting if you have a suggestion for a venue.

Congrats to Sue Gary!

Hearty, well-deserved congratulations to Navigator member Sue Gary who was awarded the coveted Wind Beneath My Wings Award at the February, 2010 meeting.

Sue honored her husband Robert in the most special way. She seemed genuinely surprised and especially thrilled when Robert appeared in the doorway! He held onto her supportively during a few tearful moments as she read her essay nominating him. What a wonderful guy.

Santa Barbara International Women's Festival

March 5 and 6, VCPWN will have a booth at the Santa Barbara International Women's Festival at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Join us!
http://www.womensfestivals.org/womens-festival-media.php

Breast Cancer Walk needing Garage Sale Items for Donation..Sale is Feb 20th....

As you may know, I am participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on Sept. 11 & 12, 2010 in Santa Barbara. I will be walking 39.3 miles over those two days.

I understand that times are tough right now for all of us and rather than ask for a cash donation, I would like to ask for donations to my garage sale on Feb 20th, weather permitting.

If you have anything that you might want to donate for the garage sale please let me know. It would be greatly appreciated!

You can call me and let me know what you have and when you would like to drop it off.

January Leadership Team meeting

The minutes of our January meeting are now posted on this site. All members are welcome to read them and to attend meetings, which are held on the third Thursday of each month except December. Contact a leadership team member for the address.

2010 is here--what are you going to do about it?

Welcome to 2010, everyone! As this Leadership Team enters the second half of its term, we are planning new and exciting things for you. And that includes redoubling our efforts to continue growing VCPWN as an organization that meets the needs of its members.

We'd love to hear from you what you would most like to get from your membership in this dynamic group of women (and men), and we welcome your ideas.