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NAWBO
CALENDAR
Aug 19 Members Only Mixer hosted by Zov Karamardian, Zov's Bistro
Sep 9 Monthly Dinner Meeting
Sep 17 Members Only Mixer hosted by Dr. Shery Mansouri, Serene Dental Center
Sep 19-20 Go for the Greens 2-Day Event for Golf, Growth & Global Good (traveling to Orlando on business or pleasure?; attend this one-of-a-kind event, hosted by our sponsor, UPS)
Sep 23 Success Team Orientation
Oct 7 Success Team First Meeting
Oct 10 Register today for our 13th Annual
Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon!
DON'T MISS OUR September 9th Dinner Meeting:
"Awakening the Entrepreneur Within: How Ordinary People Can Create Extraordinary Businesses"
By Michael Gerber
Join us for an evening, and learn for yourself how Michael Gerber and his organization, E-Myth Worldwide, have created more successful entrepreneurs than any other small business expert or organization.
During the evening you will discover:
- Why EVERY business must have a dream, vision, purpose, and mission
- How to easily go from putting out fires to igniting an entrepreneurial fire
- The power of systemizing your business...and how to do it
- Secrets for going from "having a job" to owning a business that grows
- And so much more!
You'll leave the evening wanting to dream BIGGER than you ever imagined. (And this evening will provide you with the tools you need to achieve those dreams.)
This will be an incredible event you won't want to miss.
The first 200 attendees registered will receive a free signed copy of his newest book "Awakening the Entrepreneur Within", compliments of NAWBO-OC
This meeting is sold out. Please contact the admin office at 714-630-2983 to be placed on the waiting list.
NAWBO
EDUCATION CENTER Success Team Registration Now Available. The orientation will be held September 23rd and the first team meeting will be on October 7th. Don't miss this opportunity that only comes around twice a year! Click here to register.
AFFILIATE
EVENTS
Affiliate organizations are local groups that share common goals and values with NAWBO-OC. To view current affiliate members and see detailed calendar listings, please click the link above.
Aug 8 OCWLA: Summer Sizzle Luncheon
Aug 12 WLE: West Coast Summit
Aug 21 AWT: Drinks and Links
Sep 25-26 Pay Per Click Summit
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Ann Ronan, Grantright.com
Annabelle Toledo-Pascual, Shoreline Medical Billing
Catherine Sanchirico, Etravelleader.com
Christine Chong, Shoreline Medical Billing
Kathy Dawson, Dawson & Dawson
Katrina Lewis, Healthmarkets
Laverne Friedmann, Friedmann & Friedmann
Linda Rider, A Caring Approach to Change
Lisa Goodwin, Success Coaching Group
Marva Thomas, Capstan Insurance Services
Rita Guild, Friedmann & Friedmann
Rose Luu, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Stephanie Hager, Stephanie Hager Photography
MEMBERS
IN
THE NEWS
 Zov Karamardian of Zov's Bistro was pleased to receive an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine, listed in the current August 2008 issue. Zov was commended for the wine list at the Bistro in Tustin. Zov's Bistro also received coverage in the August issue of Orange Coast Magazine, focused on Zov's new Mezze Lounge -- site of the NAWBO-OC members-only mixer on August 19.
OC Metro Business of July 17 features Joey Carlile on the cover in a story that features her creation and development of the fashionable Joey Jam Pack, which allows walkers to easily carry items like water bottles, cell phones, money, identification, and keys.
Submit Your News!
We're ready to spread good "news"! All Members in the News items should be sent directly to Judy Rose at rose@jlrco.com. Please be sure to include the name of the publication (or TV/radio program), the date your "news" appeared, and a brief summary of the content. Also, be sure to include the word NAWBO in your subject line.
COMMITTEE
NEWS & NEEDS
The Programs committee is looking for members to become involved with the monthly dinner meetings. If you are detail oriented and searching for a volunteer opportunity, please contact Susan Hansted-Kuntz at (949) 351-7883.
The Education Center needs YOU!
The NAWBO-OC Education Center was established to provide business education and business development support to women business owners. We do that by offering monthly courses, Success Teams, and annual educational scholarships. The Education Center has been well received by the NAWBO-OC chapter members and Orange County community and strives to be the educator of choice for women business owners. To keep up with the demand for business education, we're looking for a dedicated team to continue delivering the value.
If:
- You have a way with words- We need your help with marketing.
- You can sell snow to an Eskimo- We need your help with sales and promotions.
- You can make dull documents come to life- We need your help with graphic design.
- You are organized and detail oriented- We need your help planning our monthly courses.
- You can spot talent- We need your help finding instructors.
The time commitment is 2-3 hours/month including our monthly telephone meetings.
If you'd like to know more about the volunteer opportunities for the Education Center, contact Markell Steele or call 877-210-3252.
Remarkable Women Awards Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 21
11:30am-1:00pm
Farmers & Merchants Bank
24300 Paseo de Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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13th Annual Remarkable Women Awards
Presents the 13th Annual Remarkable Women Awards
The 13th annual Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 10, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.
Don't miss this NAWBO-OC signature event. It's uplifting and inspirational, and the best showcase for businesswomen in Orange County. Be a part of the magic!
Learn all about the Remarkable Women Awards luncheon by going to http://www.nawbo-oc.com/RWflyer08.html
In addition to being the premier forum for the best and brightest in Orange County, and the place to see and be seen, the Remarkable Women Awards gives NAWBO-OC Members terrific opportunities to promote their businesses and advance their careers:
- Apply for a scholarship to attend educational classes, workshops or seminars pertinent to your industry and/or your business. These can be classes offered through the NAWBO-OC Women's Business Institute, through a local university, or through any other educational provider. Take your career and your company to a new level - click here to download the scholarship application or apply online.
- Advertise in the coveted Remarkable Women Awards Program. 1,000 pairs of very influential eyes will see your Ad in this keepsake program, used as a reference by attendees throughout the year. Click here to reserve your ad!
- For maximum visibility and impact become a Corporate Partner, and take advantage of a multitude of opportunities to showcase your company as a Remarkable Women Awards sponsor. If not your business, how about one of your clients or customers? Spread the word about this unmatched opportunity to reach women business owners and business leaders in Orange County. Learn more about NAWBO-OC's prestigious Corporate Partnerships at www.nawbo-oc.org/RW08/NAWBO_RW_Sponsor_2008-0416-2.pdf or by calling our Association Office at (714) 630-2983.
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KUDOS
NAWBO-OC member, Rosanne Nitti, was selected as a finalist for the Unscene Photography Tour Orange County sponsored by 944 Magazine. If a winner, Rosanne will be flown to Las Vegas for the Grand Finale in 2009, and the opportunity to win a national photo spread in 944 Magazine and a gallery exhibition.
Cathy Daugherty has been elected Secretary of NAWBO California's Board of Directors.
Shaila Rao Mistry President of Jayco MMI was Awarded South Asian Best Woman Entrepreneur for 2008 by SABAN ,South Asian Business Association Network in recognition of her accomplishment. SABAN consists of South Asians in America, an emerging highly skilled and professional market, playing a vital role in the US economy.
MEMBER
SPOTLIGHTS
 Janice Briggs, La Dolce Vita Retreats
Janice Briggs is a professional Life Coach and the President of La Dolce Vita Retreats. La Dolce Vita Retreats offers women international vacations that combine experiential learning and creative self-expression to enhance one's mind, body and spirit. continued
 Shaila Mistry, Jayco MMI, Inc.
Jayco develops, designs, engineers and manufactures cutting-edge interface products designed to improve human machine interaction - Jayco makes complex technology easy to use. The expertise includes design and development of control panels, membrane switches, and touch screens, to name a few. continued
NEWS FROM NAWBO NATIONAL
Growth, Golf and Global Good, Sponsored by UPS
Join NAWBO in pursuit of the three "G's" - Growth, Golf, and Global Good - at Go for the Greens, a two-day event at Disney's BoardWalk Resort September 19-20. This business development conference designed especially for women entrepreneurs will include procurement, matchmaking, and educational sessions, along with a golf tournament for players of all levels and best practices on sustainable business. Early Bird Registration $195 until August 20, 2008 ($250 after August 20)! Register now for this can't-miss event!
10th annual Forbes Executive Women's Forum
Sept. 24 to 25, 2008, New York City. NAWBO members receive a special registration rate of $1,000, a significant savings off the regular registration fee of $2,995. To register and receive this special rate visit here and use Source Code 821013.
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