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NAWBO CALENDAR
Jul 16 Members Only Mixer hosted by hosted by Debi Barish, Chaise & Lounge Studio
Jul 17 Marketing & Communications Committee Building Meeting
Jul 24 Education Center Course: Sales Success: Optimizing Your Sales Process
Aug 5 Monthly Dinner Meeting
Aug 5 SOME Meeting for Mentors & Mentees
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)
Oct 10 Mark your calendar for our 13th Annual
Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon!

DON'T MISS OUR August 5th Dinner Meeting:

Structured Networking: Selecting and Maximizing Your Preferred Networking Partners ("PNPs")
Facilitated by: Susan Hansted-Kuntz of Possibility Thinking, Inc. and Bethany LaFlam of LaFlam Sullivan, LLP

This is an interactive program, where you'll collaborate with peers and be introduced to potential partners. Attendees will learn:

• how to identify Preferred Networking Partners, and why it's essential to do so, and
• how to manage and maximize relationships with your PNPs.

This is an interactive program, where you'll collaborate with peers and be introduced to potential partners.

You'll leave the meeting with a clear understanding of Networking Partners and their power to positively influence your business. You'll know what to look for, how to ask for it, whom to ask and how best to get it.

We are unable to accommodate walk-ins at monthly meetings.
Please register early!

RESERVATIONS WILL BE CLOSED AT 10AM ON July 30th...RSVP TODAY!

NAWBO EDUCATION CENTER (see class descriptions on right)
Jul 24 Sales Success: Optimizing Your Sales Process

AFFILIATE EVENTS
Jul 9 FWI: "Jumping Off That Hamster Wheel into Balanced Living"
Jul 10 ICF: Summer Celebration. Transform you business and life with the power of music.
Jul 10 Girls Inc: Turn Up the Heat with Chef Jamie Gwen
Jul 24 AWT: 7th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Jul 30 ABAOC: SCE Business Edge Workshop: Technology Driven Marketing
Jul 31 AWE: Wise Up Teleconference

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Nicole Anderson
Christina Becker Smith Barney
Sara Derakhshanian Merrill Lynch
Joyce Greenway Eventus Strategies
Mollie Hunter Eventus Strategies
Misti Snow Pink Tee
Colleen Warden Chic Corporate Apparel

Congratulations to the 2008-2009 NAWBO-OC Board.
We would like to thank the new board for making the commitment to dedicate their time and talents to further the mission of NAWBO Orange County.

• President, Cassie Hoag
• President-Elect, Karen Gifford
• Secretary, Lydia Welton
• Treasurer, Kate Motonaga
• VP Membership, Kimberly Gerber
• VP Partner Relations, Cara Good
• Immediate Past-President, Barri Carian
• Co-Director Affiliates/Diversity, Marcia Evans
• Co-Director Affiliates/Diversity, Linda Casso
• Director Marketing/Communications, Jodie Palumbo
• Director Education, Markell Steele
• Co-Director Public Relations, Hilary Kaye
• Co-Director Public Relations, Debbie Douglas
• Director Mentoring, Dee Elliott
• Co-Director Programs, Bethany LaFlam
• Co-Director Programs, Susan Hansted Kuntz
• Co-Director Programs, Michelle Beauchamp
• Director Public Policy Chair & International, Shaila Mistry
• Director Technology, Vicki Tortorelli
• Legal Counsel, Becky Christensen
• RWA Chair, Sherri Jones
• RWA Chair, Stacy McCullough
• State Liaison, Cathy Daugherty

Watch for more information from the board in the Committee News & Needs section of the ENews. Email the board for more ways to get involved in NAWBO-OC by clicking on the name of the board member.

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
OC Metro Business reports in the June 19 issue that Kim Shepherd, CEO of Decision Toolbox, has joined the board of Girls Inc. of Orange County, a non-profit organization that teaches young women how to become entrepreneurs.

An article about the unique offices of Hughes & Sullivan Family Law appeared in OC Metro Business June 19. Lisa Hughes and her partners have created a comfortable yet professional setting where clients can feel welcome.

Christine Saunders, owner of TheSpiraledStem.com, is among the entrepreneurs quoted in OC Metro Business' Business is Blooming article June 19. Christine started her company four years ago for $150 and today has a small warehouse and 8 part-time employees.

Sandra Robbie, producer of KOCE-TV's 2002 award-winning documentary, "Mendez vs. Westminster: For the Children," was mentioned in the Latino Notebook column in the July 3 OC Register. Sondra's documentary was honored again by being accepted into the Paley Center for Media collection in NY and LA.


Announcing the NAWBO-OC Blog!
This month, OCMetroBusiness.com launched a group of business blogs that will appear regularly on their website. NAWBO-OC is blogging side by side with other prominent Orange County business leaders. Our six contributing writers are Barri Carian, Cassie Hoag, Hilary Kaye, Cara Good, Jodie Palumbo, and Judy Rose, and we'll be publishing new posts twice a week. We encourage you all to take a look and hope you'll be inspired to leave comments. Here's the link: http://www.ocmetrobusiness.com/OCMetroBlogs.aspx

COMMITTEE NEWS & NEEDS

New Marketing & Communications Committee Forming for 2008-2009!

• Interested in using your skills, talent and passion to help NAWBO OC continue to grow through consistent marketing and further branding to reach prospective members as well as encourage more involvement from existing members?
• Looking to give back in an environment that supports, encourages and provides your business with an abundance of tools and exposure in return?
• If building your business through strong relationships and networking with similar minded women business owners intrigues you . . .

Come to our next Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting that suits your schedule best and hear what we are planning for 2008-2009 to see if there is somewhere you may want to contribute and participate. Rest assured, there is no obligation to join the committee if you come - but we do think you will be intrigued with the opportunities and there will be some excellent networking.

NAWBO-OC members interested in helping with our:

• Website
• Exhibits / Tradeshows / Conferences
• Collateral Materials / General Marketing / Branding
• Education Center
• E-News and Communication with members

. . . are invited to join the Marketing & Communications Committee. People experienced in these fields are especially invited. Use your skills, talent and or interest to help NAWBO-OC continue to grow to the next level, plus enjoy wonderful networking opportunities among committee members while benefiting from added exposure and enriched relationship building within our membership base of over 400 members. Contact Jodie Palumbo , Director of Marketing & Communications to let us know your interest.

July 17th (Thur): Marketing & Communications Committee Building Meeting

WunderMarx Inc.
1385 Warner Avenue, Suite A
Tustin, CA 92780

6 - 8pm
Appetizers / beverages served

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 you make dull documents come to life- We need your help with graphic design.
• You have 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.

UPCOMING EDUCATION CENTER COURSES
Classes will take place at Sunwest Bank, 17542 East 17th St, #200, Tustin, CA. MAP

Sales Success: Optimizing Your Sales Process (July 24, 2008, 5-8pm) with Michelle Beauchamp, B.E.A. & Company. Do your want to increase your sales? This 3-hour workshop will teach you how to create a prospecting mix, develop an effective 30-second commercial, teach you to talk less and listen more, and show you how to uncover the real reasons people buy. With these new tools, you will be turning more prospects into customers and taking your sales to the next level.

13th Annual Remarkable Women Awards

Presents the 13th Annual Remarkable Women Awards

Reserve this date on your calendar: the 13th annual Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 10, 2008 from 11:30 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 email admin@nawbo-oc.org
• 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 for a downloadable insertion order 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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THANK YOU!
Our special thanks goes to those business owners who had a showcase table Tues July 8th:

• Janis Adams - Genworth Financial
• Sylvaine Capron - E-Motion Portrait Studio
• Laura Hieb - UPS
• Eugenia Francis - TeaCHildMath
• Beth Ramirez - Etcetera
• Jill Rosoff - Rosoff Art Works
• Shannon Walsh - Tax & Financial Group

and much thanks to our Corporate Partner, UPS

KUDOS
Moty Koppes received the highest communication recognition that "Toastmaster International" offers and that is, she achieved Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) recognition. Moty also received her certification from International Coach Federation and is now considered: "Professional Certified Coach (PCC)".

NEWS FROM NAWBO NATIONAL
Video business tips: Fresh daily
Now you can watch a new video business tip every day on NAWBO's Web site thanks to the Small Business School. Learn proven strategies for success from business owners and other experts in these brief clips. Watch now.

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.

WANTS AND NEEDS
For Rent 2 Executive Suites available for $650 a month. This includes receptionist, conference room, kitchen, internet, and cleaning. The office building is located in Orange between the 55, 57, 22, and 91 Freeways. Contact Cathy Daugherty 714 288-6033, Trademark Insurance.

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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS! (members only)

Member Showcase: The cost of an exhibit at monthly meetings is $75 for a full table. see details
Monthly Advertising: BIG audience, detailed ad! NAWBO-OC's monthly e-news, which is sent to our full mailing list (1500+), accepts up to three member ads per issue. $50/issue. see details
Banner Ad: Make an impression on a BIG audience! Our website is viewed by 3000+ potential customers every month! $100/qtr. see details
Member Spotlight: Help other members get to know you better by telling us what you do, why, and how you do it. No cost. see details

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