Sheila Lowe's blog
Do you judge a book by its cover?
I just guest-blogged on this question at http://bit.ly/91cmcg
My next book in the Forensic Handwriting Mystery series will be released July 6, and I'm having a party to celebrate. If you are a lover of mysteries and would like to attend, RSVP to me at sheila@sheilalowe.com You don't have to be a VCPWN member, just someone who enjoys reading.
Sheila Lowe
Coming soon: a new benefit for members
VCPWN and Staples office supply are working together to create a consortium that will give our members discounts on supplies they use every day. Details at the June meeting. Just one more reason to join our great organization.
VCPWN 2010 Annual Report
2010 President’s Annual Report, presented at the May 13, 2010 general meeting
What this leadership team has accomplished over the past year:
• A highly successful Business Expo
• President’s tea party – navigators and board members met to brainstorm
• Executive board members and Committee chairs were rewarded with a free membership for the year (co-chairs split)
• Began community outreach in small ways by giving our share of the 50/50 drawing to a charity of the meeting sponsors’ choice, and we voted to plus make up the donation to $100
Help Carol Leish raise money for a great cause!
Carol Leish will be on the Radio on May 19 between 11:30 and 12:00 on KKZZ 1400 AM with Susan Burrell on "Living Your Inspired Life."
She'a also raising money for a good cause...
On Wednesday, June 16th, I'm going behind bars for a great cause - the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Ventura Lock Up. I'm a jailbird for Jerry's Kids! The local chapter of the MDA has challenged me to raise $1,600 in bail money to support local families living with a neuromuscular disease.
Wine Tasting Event -- Get tickets now!
On May 16th at 2:15 p.m. VCPWN is hosting a wine tasting at La Dolce Vita in Oxnard. For only $29/per person or $55/two people, you'll get 3 wine tastings, fabulous hors d'oeuvres, and a Victorian fashion show.
It's the Sunday after Mothers Day--keep the celebration going. Bring your mother, your daughter, your BFF.
Tickets are available now. Contact Mary Gabriels: (805) 248-0598 or (805) 247-1471 meertje_2000@yahoo.com
or Darian Taylor (805) 289-9259 or (949) 351-4575 beautifulswissyou@yahoo.com
Meeting flyer
If you'd like to help us spread the word about VCPWN, print some copies of the flyer attached to this blog entry and hand them around. It will tell your friends and acquaintances about the next meeting (May 13).
You'll need to be logged in to see the attachment. If you have any problem logging in, send an email to info@vcpwn.org
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). You must be logged in to access the file.
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
