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explored the new ABWA WIN Web site yet?
If you haven't yet discovered the valuable resources on the ABWA Women's Instructional Network (WIN), it's time you logged in and explored.
The board will soon start using the "Team" board to post documents and activities -- so don't get left out!
Here's how you start:
E-mail Susan Zweimiller at ABWA National Headquarters susanz@abwa.org, giving your name and your network name to receive your password.
You will be able to change your password as soon as you log in.
Give it a try!
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 PROGRAM |
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February 9
"Bringing Your Book To Market: Building Blocks and Stepping Stones"
presented by Kebba Buckley Button, MS, OM, Award-winning author of Discover The Secret Energized You
 Want to sell books? Kebba Buckley Button can save you a lot of time, energy, and money, on your way to success. Learn the real (not what you`ve heard) top 3 building blocks to a successful book or product, and the key stepping stones to success with selling it. Learn what "bringing it to market" really is today. Take home notes from the talk and a bonus booklet, Social Networking Quickstart for Authors.
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 - $20 members / $29 guests
By Advance Reservation Only ($10 additional at the door)
Payable to:
ABWA-Scottsdale Express Network, 4397 W. Bethany Home Road, #1333
Glendale, AZ 85301 or Register Online Now
Contact Phone: 602-841-4024
Guests:
If bringing a friend at $20 each, please indicate both names if paying by check. |
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A Message from your President
Happy Valentine's Day to Everyone -
This month, I'd like to address two areas:
1) Improving & Strengthening our Professional Lives
2) Empowering & Enriching our Personal Lives
I thought "Cupid's" month would be a great time to highlight these areas, especially any suggestions to enrich our personal lives. Valentine's Day is sometimes the most stressful day for millions of men across the country clueless about what to give to their wives, girlfriends, or current partners. As commercial as this National Day has become over the past 50 years, Valentine's Day does inspire most of us to focus on: love, giving, celebrating, recognition, compliments, and sharing our feelings for one another. And aren't all these things great for our self esteem and feeling a little better about our personal lives? Take a little extra time and effort this month to let people close to you how much you care, love and appreciate them. Obviously, this should be done more than once a year, but some of us can use the extra attention.
Professionally, what would you like to see happen this month or this year to improve your cash flow, work stress or career? Would more referrals per week help? How much do you love your job, position, career path, or business (if self-employed)? What would make you appreciate or enjoy your professional life more in 2010? How much $ are you currently generating or receiving every month? Is it enough to get by, cover all your liabilities or save a portion consistently? Would it strengthen your professional life if you making 10%, 20% or 40% more next month or quarter?
ABWA and SEN can help you with some of these concerns and challenges, but you will need to find ways to work much smarter vs. harder all year. Attending meetings, becoming more active with the organization and serving on the Board can only assist you in your journey.
We all need to hang together, to meet and support one another, and my hope is that you clear your calendar on February 9th for our next SEN Luncheon at Un-Bacio in Gainey Ranch.
Upcoming topic in March will focus on several business areas of concern for 2010:
Launching a New Product, Service or a Published Book
Remember: "A Woman's Place..... is in CONTROL!"
Register yourself and bring a guest to the next meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 9 for another business-expanding 90 minutes. And bring your gently-used clothing for Blessings Resale Shop to assist women in crisis.
Stay Healthy & Safe,
Mike Hayashi, President
ABWA-Scottsdale Express Network
Contact: (480) 221-0044 |
| 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. |
| NEXT EVENTS |
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"How do You Know When a Prospect is a Potential Client?"
 presented by Mark Toombs of Sandler Sales
April 13, 2010
Networking Tried and True
Come join us for our quarterly networking-only event where we offer opportunities to share your business with other members and guests to generate ideal exposure for your business. It is more then a 30-second commercial, but there's no need to prepare. Just be here to share - and attract new business.
May 11, 2010
Avoiding HR Blunders for the Employee and Employer
 presented by Nadine E. Cummins, SPHR
Whether you are a business owner, manager, or an employee, making
mistakes in the realm of human resources can affect your career, promotional opportunities or the company's bottom line. Learn some common pitfalls and how
to avoid them in this informative presentation.
And Coming This Summer ...
Marsha Petrie Sue
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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. |
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Have you made your reservation for our February 10 meeting? Everyone has a book inside of them and this is your chance to find out how to put it out there for everyone to read.
I know you will find Kebba's presentation very helpful. Don't forget, if you register on Paypal, you can charge the meeting to your credit card. This can be very helpful since we no longer take credit cards at the door.
So, make your reservation now. See you on the 10th.
Janet, SEN VP of Finance |
| A MESSAGE FROM OUR DISTRICT OFFICER |
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A NEW YEAR LETTER FROM OUR DVP
January 8, 2010
"Experience The Magic, Experience Reno"
Don't miss out on the Reno Spring Conference. Cruise on the MS Dixie on majestic Lake Tahoe or go back in time by walking and shopping in the historic Virginia City. Tours will be available on Thursday and Sunday.
Reconnect and network with old friends. There will be plenty of networking opportunities to make lots of new friends also.
You won't want to miss our keynote speaker "Sam Glenn" or any of our professional development classes. Jennifer Buck will talk about "Assertive Communication: Essential Skills For Women" Lot's of great shopping, casinos and much more to do and do.
Gain more information about the District VI progress and performance. Learn more about WIN and Best Practices. This is your opportunity to learn more about what's new in ABWA and to give your input to the national board. You will also have an opportunity to learn about the candidates running for District VI.
Debbie Shadaram
2009-2010 District VI Vice President - ABWA
debbieshad@charter.net
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Deadline for SBMEF Outright Grant is March 1! |
One of the great opportunities inherent in ABWA membership is the Stephen Bufton Memorial Fund. Online applications for the outright grant must be submitted on or before March 1 in order to be eligible for the $2,000 vs. $1,500. To learn more, call ABWA National or check out the new SBMEF web site.
The Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund - one of the country's most highly respected grant and scholarship funds for women - has supported businesswomen for more than 50 years. The fund assists women pursing advanced educational goals enabling them to achieve business and professional success.
The National Board of Directors of the American Business Women's Association serve as the SBMEF trustees, overseeing the fund's administration. Each year the trustees strive to maximize funding to provide hundreds of American women with financial assistance through a variety of educational programs.
Business Skills Tuition Reimbursement
Outright Grants
National Graduate Scholarships
Corporate Scholarships
Chapter/Network Special Scholarships
Legacy Donor Scholarships
The key to SBMEF is the energy and commitment of ABWA members who sponsor applicants, make contributions, and raise money to champion the important mission of this fund.
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ARIZONA REGIONAL COUNCIL REPORT |
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ARC Thoughts from your President
Notes & Comments from January 2010 ARC Meeting:
- Hearing about all the challenges, concerns, activities and successes other Chapters and Express Networks was an eye-opener
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Took note of several important dates
- President's Roundtable (Feb. 6th)
- Showcase (March 6th), honoring the Woman of the Year
- Spring Conference (April 9-10)
- The Leadership Retreat (June 12)
- Nat'l. ABWA Conference (Halloween Weekend)
- Honored to deliver a report from SEN to share the good, bad and the ugly from our Express Network.
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Was able to watch our very own Donna Tucker lead the group during the meeting.
ARC has a wide variety of personalities and running each meeting efficiently and keeping on track is an art form.
Mike Hayashi, ARC Delegate |
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"Perception"
Washington DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007 - A man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time approx. 2 thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
After 3 minutes a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule.
4 Minutes Later:
The violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.
6 Minutes:
A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.
10 Minutes:
A 3-year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forced their children to move on quickly.
45 Minutes:
The musician played continuously.Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while. About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.
1 Hour:
He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.
This is a true story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people's priorities. The questions raised: in a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?
One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made. . .
How many other things are we missing?
Contributed by: Diane Walters, past DVP , Top 10 and Arizona Woman of the Year
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| The SENetwork Woman of the Year Announced in February
And plan to attend the special state-wide event to honor our woman of the year on March 6, 2010. Deteail coming soon. Visit the ABWA Arizona Regional Council Web site. |
| 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 professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition | |
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