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Marjorie van der Wagen reports:
"I have a new position with a new company,
Premier Care and Rehab at Chris Ridge as Director of Admissions and Marketing. I start May 4."
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Message from Your President, Mike Hayashi, M.Ed.
2009 Woman of the Year
One third of 2009 is now history, gone, finished, behind us.....
It seems like we just finished writing out our New Year's Resolutions and Goals for the Year, doesn't it? Case in point: I lost several contracts or had training dates postponed indefinitely last month due to lack of funds at my clients' companies which resulted in a lousy month if I were to just look at the revenue (or lack of) as the only criteria for a good month. Despite this set back, I did design several new projects that will generate future dollars now and into 2010.
What kind of month or 1st quarter did you have? How did you measure it? By the money you generated? By the new contacts or alliances you made? By the new projects you worked on or completed to increase your productivity or potential $ you can create in the months ahead? The success we all strive for comes from us being persistent, having tenacity when things don't go well and creativity to find ways "outside the box" to make things happen.
I set up a new division of my company and also teamed up with another trainer to offer six hot workshops to law firms and local companies starting this month. It's only taken me three years to find a person who had the credentials, experience and the right combination of topics to team up with, but good things take a while to find, don't they? I did make time to set the stage to be invited to do a "Showcase Presentation" to a group of college and university reps from around the USA at the end of this month that could set up 40% of my 2009-2010 schedule and cash flow. So, April might have been dismal in one arena, but incredible in other ways.
My suggestion to anyone taking a couple minutes to read my President's Message is simple this month: Don't get frustrated - be fascinated by how many ways there are to turn a bad month into a great one. Don't forget that June has the premiere trainer in the USA coming in to show us how to move from social networking to the business side in one lesson via LinkedIn. Do not miss the summer meetings unless you have more clients than you can handle and too much money in the bank. In other words.... Don't miss the summer meetings! Go out today and meet three new people to work with, get business from or send business to in May. You win no matter what.
Mike Hayashi, M.Ed., Owner
TakeControlSelfDefense.com
Contact: (480) 221-0044
Don't forget our thought & tagline for this year:
"A Woman's Place is in CONTROL!"
And, remember our monthly goal: Register yourself early for the May 12 networking meeting and bring at least one guest. See you all then for another business-expanding 90 minutes. |
| THE SEN MISSION |
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The Mission of Scottsdale Express Network is: 
To provide a fun, supportive and nurturing environment to help our
professional members grow and prosper through networking, continuing
education, recognition and leadership opportunities. |
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TUESDAY, MAY 12 PROGRAM |
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Networking Only!
According to Robert Davis and Ivan Misner in their book Business by Referral, if you want to be successful in generating referrals, it's crucial to find out as much as you can about the members of your network. And there are five critical things that you must know if you truly want to be a productive networker. These five things are not mysterious secrets; they're actually facts we're exposed to every day but often pay little attention to because we're not aware of the benefits we can gain by sharing them. The GAINS Exchange: Goals, Accomplishments, Interests, Networks and Skills.
If you know the GAINS categories and use them effectively, you can strengthen your relationships, create strong organizations, and live a more rewarding, productive and enjoyable life. Of course, the exchange is a two-way street: Not only should you know these things about others, you should share the same type of information about yourself with them. Un-Bacio
7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Networking - 11:15 - 11:45 am
Luncheon - 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Lunch and Networking - $25 members / $35 guests
By Advance Reservation Only ($10 additional at the door)
Payable to:
ABWA-Scottsdale Express Network, PO Box 71636, Phoenix, AZ 85050
or Register Online Now Contact Phone: 602-430-3745
Guests:
If bringing a friend at $25 each, please indicate both names if paying by check |
| FUTURE PROGRAMS |
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June 9
Raymond "Chip" Lambert
Using LinkedIn to Get More Referrals in a Down Economy
Everyone is talking about social media these days. Yet how can you apply it to YOUR business right now?
Enter LinkedIn.com. Use this powerful Online Social Network to tap into your current relationships to generate more business today.
Raymond Chip Lambert, a LinkedIn and Business Development Expert, will share how he uses this groundbreaking technology and good old fashioned business development concepts to generate new referral business every day.
Raymond Chip Lambert, of Network2Networth works exclusively with seasoned professionals to leverage their existing relationships through time-tested business development strategies and online social media strategy thereby, unlocking the value of their existing network connections. He can be reached at 602-635-4541 or www.network2networth.com.
July 14
Business Associate Event
Bring your associates, boss or even your customers to this special meeting event. Demonstrate to them how you help yourself grow personally and professionally through ABWA.
Speaker: Stephanie Orr, Executive Director, CASA (Center for Prevention of Abuse and Violence)
And stay tuned for our own Michelle Rigg, Personal Power Expert in September.
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1. All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women's Association.
2. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the representation of ABWA's mission.
3. Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, vendors and sponsors with honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness, and in good faith
4. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express Network Bylaws.
5. Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests.
6. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of other members. |
| REFLECTIONS ON THE APRIL 21 WINE TASTING EVENT |
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by Shawn Ward, SEN VP of Marketing
Last Tuesday evening, several SEN members joined together at Terroir Wine Pub in Scottsdale for a fabulous evening of wine, cheese, great conversation and education. ABWA SEN's own Gilat Ben-Dor, owner of the Renaissance Wine Academy and a CSW (Certified Wine Specialist), gave an informative and interesting presentation on wine varietals, makers, regions and history. 
We also learned why wine vintages (years) from the same region can taste so completely different. If you are an Australian wine fan, Gilat reminded us of a very important point -- as most eveyone knows, Australia endured some devastating fires earlier this year. Many vineyards did not burn completely or even at all, but unfortunatly many of their neighbors did. Besides affecting prices of Australian wines in the future, the soil will also be impacted and can change the taste of wines for the next several years.
If you missed this month's event, we plan to do it again in the fall; stay tuned for details.
Gilat is available to do similar presentations for others at their homes or for special events; please give her a call (602) 373-5800 or e-mail to info@RenaisanceWineAcademy.com. |
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April 10, 2009, 10 a.m. by phone - Mike, Kim, Donna, and Katheryn in attendance; Shawn was absent.
For the April meeting:
Donna will use the ABWA minute to talk again about the scholarships and grants as well as spring conference and the recruitment contest. Kim will talk about the wine tasting mixer and introduce Dave Sherman.'
Mike appointed Janet Shanney to lead the nominating committee (election in May). SAM and Caitlyn Fogerty are helping her. Donna gave Janet a roster of paid members according to National.
Wine tasting recap: Mike has made arrangements for the wine tasting on April 21: Terrior Wine Pub on NE corner of Scottsdale and Indian Bend Road. Private room and patio. Room rental $100 (or if we do it again, only $50); cheese, meat and fruit tray (enough for 20 people is $50. We decided not to bring in anything extra but order another tray if need be. Will be no more than $200 hard costs. Gilat will speak on wine tasting tips. Cost for people to attend $20 if paid in advance; $25 at the door. Board members will bring door prizes. Agenda: greetings, Gilat, network, drink, eat, door prizes.
Katheryn: Treasury: $1,385.43
Upcoming expenses: IRS filing fees, $300; SBMEF contribution, $500; fundraiser costs, $250?
Mike will check with Shawn on the display board progress and the meeting notices.
Upcoming Events:
April - Dave Sherman
May - Networking G.A.I.N.S. sheets; Mike will help Donna
June - Chip Lambert to talk about LinkedIn.
July - Mike has a great speaker idea for the Business Associate Event
Aug. - Networking only
Sept. - Michelle Rigg
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Tucker, VP of Communications
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| THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HOPE FOR YOUR WRITING / PUBLISHING |
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By Patricia L. Brooks, MOAM
The Psychology of Hope is a phenom that has been researched by many with the goal of finding an enduring level of happiness. We should ask ourselves some questions at this time of year as we look forward to our writing life and publishing adventures for 2009.
- What are my barriers to becoming happier with my writing and/or publishing efforts in 2009?
- How can I raise my level of happiness and be more productive in these areas in 2009?
- What factors are under my control when I visualize my success in 2009?
- Am I truly optimistic about my writing and/or my publishing future?
The BARRIERS to becoming happier in our writing and publishing goals could be in the genetic mix we have brought to our writing, both the positive stories and ideas of our life, and the negatives that make for a good story. In all writing, we flush out what will stifle our creativity and launch what will be an experience like no other for the reader. This is where we do our revisions over and over again until it feels like it is the best we can do and is time to move to an editor's side. In our heart we will know when this time is right. It is our voice. Do not take this part for granted and believe in your expectations!
The RAISING of the level of happiness is centered around our life's circumstances and has so much to do with our social life, the negative emotions we choose to carry along with us (some make for good writing), the money and health issues of our time, our diversity in education, race, culture and gender and of course our religion and spiritual quest.
Remember, any of these areas can be the beginning of a great day of writing and the pivotal event topic for an essay, poem, movie script or a best selling book!
- Know that what makes you happy in your writing is what you need to write, no matter what it is because it is what must get out.
- Take an inventory of yourself, your positives and negatives, and then write.
- Go easy on your critical eye and write with fierce abandon. It is what you will want to publish and will publish after the editor's eye is done.
- Do not put it in the back of the closet with that other manuscript you wrote 10 years ago!
The FACTORS under your control relating to your past are not to be dwelled on unless they are part of your research for a great piece of writing or for learning what you will do differently with your next publication. Most research shows that early past events do not influence our lives much, but that recent past events can and will if we go there.
- Go back with the idea that you are savoring the events only to learn and grow for the new year.
- Remember that you are grateful for the experiences and the opportunities they afford.
- Be available to yourself for forgiveness.
- Know that we all make mistakes - that is life - there is a new year dawning. Everyone has released something - an essay, a book, a poem, a script, a short story - that they wish they could do over again.
- Do the work - you can revise it a little and produce it under another ISBN number.
- Change the title in some small way and re-launch that baby and clelebrate!
- Live in the now, look to the future, enjoy the moment!
- Rejoice in the new year and feel liberated from the past year in any way that works for you so you are free to write and produce beautiful work. The world is waiting.
The present is always under your control because it is your body, mind, soul and spirit that is at work to produce your work, develop your creativity and spring forth your voice to the world. Allow yourself all the pleasures of nature and the universe. Be mindful of the beauty that abounds so your writing is pure and free, yours and pleasurable for us.
The OPTIMISM for your future in writing and publishing will be increased automatically with the actions taken above. You will feel free to write your daily "to-do-list" and your monthly goals of at least three major items that you want to achieve that month. Your annual list of 12 objectives to attain for 2009 will happen. Practice mindfulness, that awareness of the moment at all times.
Try contemplating the thoughts noted below and "clear the plate" before you write any goals or objectives, remembering the strategies are the action (the how) and the objectives are the destination (the what) you want to reach with the goals or the steps.
- Do not put unrealistic expectations on yourself.
- Feel empathy for yourself and your situation.
- Forgive yourself for anything that did not happen last year.
- Communicate exactly what it is you want and will do and expect.
- Hold on to that vision for the good times and the challenging moments, they will return.
- Envison the most important thing you have to do in 2009.
- Breakdown the challenges in your way.
- Evaluate the subconscious feelings you have about goal setting.
- Determine the big "payoff" for doing this activity.
"Dance as if no one were watching, Sing as if no one were listening, and Live every day as if it were your last." Irish Proverb
Publishing Consultant, Brooks Goldmann Publishing Company, LLC
About the Author:
An inspirational speaker, Patricia has contributed to the development of successful women for many years. Patricia is an active member of ASBA, the Arizona Small Business Association, which recognized her as an Outstanding Workshop Presenter at their annual awards dinner. She is also a member of the Speaker's and Author's Roundtable and the Home Based Business Council, both affiliates of ASBA. Patricia L. Brooks Seminars, LLC, features topics in Human Relations and Marketing by offering Patricia's business expertise for keynotes and workshops. Her mission is to enhance the spirit of the client's organization.
Patricia is the president and founder of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers, as well as a member of the Phoenix Writers Club and the Arizona Authors Association. She is also a member of the Arizona Book Publishing Association with Brooks Goldmann Publishing. |
| ABWA ARIZONA REGIONAL COUNCIL 2009 FOOD DRIVE |
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- Be sure to save Saturday June 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the annual Arizona Round Up combined this year with the Regional Council's Leadership Retreat. There will be workshops for the officers, a team-building segment as well as "Ask the "Experts" panel discussion. Also, our 2nd annual AZ Woman of the Year (and other awards) will be presented. Be prepared to meet Michelle Egbert our District VI VP as well as other surprises. Stay tuned for more details. See flyer below.
- What is WIN? ABWA is proud to announce The Women's Instructional Network (WIN) - an exciting new sophisticated, interactive online learning and communications tool designed exclusively for ABWA members. ABWA is the first association to offer this unique opportunity. WIN will enhance your professional and personal skills, and turn your organization into a more successful high-performance team.
- Play ABWA's Fame Game -- Your Ticket to the Inner Circle Hall of Fame. Stake your claim to fame with ABWA! Join the race to Inner Circle Hall of Fame today. This is your chance to achieve celebrity status in the American Business Women's Association! In the next few months, your rise to the top will include countless opportunities to connect with professionals within the community and receive unprecedented recognition within ABWA.
As a member of ABWA, you are automatically entered in a first-ever race to the Inner Circle Hall of Fame. By recruiting 11 members between March 1 and September 1, 2009, you will take your place in ABWA history with a special induction into the ABWA Hall of Fame at the 2009 National Women's Leadership Conference and a limited edition, commemorative brooch.
- Tempe Charter Chapter of ABWA is celebrating its 38th anniversity with "A Taste of Itlay" luncheon, Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m. at the Fiesta Inn, Priest and Broadway in Tempe. Lunch is $25 -- a choice of meat or vegetarian lasagna. Door prizes, drawings, 50/50; speaker is the well-known story teller Roseanne Armijo. Reservations to patdearing@msn.com.
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| JUNE 20 ABWA LEADERSHIP RETREAT / ANNUAL ROUND UP |
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| MAY 2009 - ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS (to be installed August 1) |
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Slate of Officers from the Nominating Committee
(Janet Shanney, chair; SAM and Caitlyn Fogerty)
President Mike Hayashi
President Elect none
VP-Finance Janet Maxwell
VP-Communications Donna Tucker
VP-Marketing Sherry Fritz
VP-Programs Marie Brown-Gilpin
VP-Education Janet Shanney This slate is by no means the last word -- if you would like to run for an office, please contact Janet at 480-205-4089. |
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| OH MY GOD, IT'S A FLOOD! |
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Nobody wants to experience a flood in her home or office, but if one happens,
 here are some helpful tips
1. Take care of yourself and your family or employees first. 2. Give your home or office first aid. It can be dangerous to go back into your home or office because the flood may have caused structural, electrical and other hazards.
After you have made things safe, take steps to protect your contents from further damage. Find and protect the "irreplaceable" valuables such as money, jewelry items, insurance papers, photographs and family heirlooms.
3. Get organized. Some things are not worth repairing and some things may be too complicated or expensive to do by yourself. A recovery plan can take these things into account and help you make the most of your time and money.
4. Dry out your home or office. Water damages materials and can contain unknown contaminants. Dampness promotes the growth of mildew, a mold or fungus that can grow on everything. If you can, extract the water from the affected areas. Lower the humidity by opening up doors and windows. Mold can grow in a matter of hours. It is important that you use proper dry-down equipment and techniques to lessen the possibility of mold, mildew and other fungus growth in your home or office. Call a licensed Fire and Water Restoration Contractor. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. is licensed and bonded with 24-hour emergency service. A contractor can help with water removal, dry-down, contents removal and restoration as well as re-construction if necessary.
5. Call your insurance company. Let them know that you are safe and that you have called for help to extract the water and help dry-out your home or office.
6. Once you have restored your home and office, create a plan of what to do if floodstrikes again.
Need more information? Contact Shawn Marie Ward, Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. (480) 775-8000 sward@azfirewater.comwww.azfirewater.com
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Do You Have the Guts to be Beautiful? 
As I was reading Dr. Mitra Ray's book, titled above, my first thought was I don't have time. How many women feel this way? When you think of a successful person, who is on top of their game, do you see them as healthy or unhealthy? Healthy of course! The busiest and most successful people take time for themselves and their health! Successful people have balance in their lives; mind, body, spirit, family and career. Jim Rohn author and lecturer, says, "Work harder on yourself than your business." So here are a few tips to get you going:
Take 15 minutes to read from an inspirational book. Feed positive information into your mind.
A well fed mind won't do without a well fed body. Ask yourself, am I eating food to nourish my body or food that will tear it down? New research shows that just 30 minutes of exercise a day will make a huge difference in your health. Joy Kelly, American Council of Exercise, says that even 10 minutes 3 times a day is just as good!
Feed your spirit! What do you love? Hiking, spa day, yoga? Do something that lights you up and turns you on!
Stop and plan your career. Take time to soul search. Assessing your talents, your strengths and weaknesses will go along way to get you where you want to be. Make a plan, set a goal and take action! Plan your life, your dreams, and your success to include your health in the picture! You set the standards for health in your family: grocery shopping, dinner, lunch and breakfast. You are setting the example for your children. Do you imagine your children as overworked, overstressed, overweight adults? Children will do as you do! Start just one new healthy habit today and you will find that you do have the guts to be beautiful! Sherry Fritz is a health educator, working with individuals, families and small groups teaching simple and easy solutions on how to have diet and lifestyle be their number one health strategy. Please call Sherry to attend the next health education workshop for FREE. Sherry Fritz, Health Educator, 866-508-2910 |
| For information about meetings or membership, contact VP of Communications, Donna Tucker: 602-788-3121.
We hope you enjoyed this issue of the SEN News. Send questions, comments or contributions to Donna Tucker 602-788-3121 ABWA-network@att.net
The ABWA mission: To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to
provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and
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