| Moving Forward by Giving Back Recognition and Educational Program - April 3
|
The current economic climate may be unlike any we have known; yet even difficult times present opportunities. One meaningful way to remain open to new opportunities is by giving back. Through volunteer service, we can develop new competencies, expand our network, and foster goodwill among employees and external stakeholders, while gaining the personal satisfaction of working for something we consider important or want to improve. Learn more and be inspired at AWCNJ's Moving Forward by Giving Back Education and Recognition Breakfast Program on April 3. We'll also be presenting our first Women Who Will Award to Judy Chapman, founding editor of Garden State Woman magazine. For more information and to register, click here.
For more on this topic, you also might want to take a look at the cause marketing blog, What Do You Stand For?.
|
|
|
The Annual Membership Drive
Join Now and Save; Recruit the Most New Members and Win a Prize
By Denise Dowling Mortensen |
Membership in the Association for Women in Communications, Northern New Jersey Professional Chapter (AWCNJ), comes with a host of valuable benefits: networking and career development opportunities, a free listing in our Professional Services Directory, and access to the national Job Board, AWCNJ's LinkedIn Group, and discounted advertising on the AWCNJ website.
Becoming a member gives you a competitive edge whether you are looking for a job, seeking to advance your career or trying to promote your services or business. In today's changing marketplace, it's more important than ever to have access to these resources and the support of other AWCNJ professionals.
The annual Association for Women in Communications membership drive is underway so now is an especially good time to join if you are not already a member. New members who join now save $50 on the membership fee.
AWCNJ members who sign up the most new members can receive their choice of $50 off a print job at Minuteman Press, a free ad on the AWCNJ website, or free admission to an AWCNJ breakfast meeting. Members who sign up the most new members on the national level could win a $199 certificate for the purchase of an iPhone 3G. To join AWCNJ or for more information, click here. When you sign up, be sure to join both the national organization and the Northern New Jersey Professional Chapter. Denise Dowling Mortensen is an award-winning children's book author and the owner of Denise Dowling Mortensen, LLC, a full-service editing and proofreading firm. She can be reached at Dowmort@aol.com. |
|
|
| Help AWC Make a POWERFUL NOISE for International Women's Day 2009
Join Us March 5th for a Live Screening and Discussion
|
 You are invited to join CARE and more than 120,000 people in 450 theaters to celebrate International Women's Day with A POWERFUL NOISE Live -- a project to empower women to fight poverty around the world. AWCNJ is inviting New Jersey women to meet up at the screening and live town hall discussion.
Location:
AMC Garden State 16
1 Garden State Plaza RT 4 &17,
Paramus, NJ, 07652; (201) 291-8468 -
Time: Thur. March 5th, beginning 7:30 p.m. (The film and town hall discussion will last for less than two and a half hours. Let's try to meet early and sit together.)
Tickets: $18, plus $1 service charge. Click here for tickets.
Notify: Email us ASAP at awcnjorg@awcnj.org and let us know you will attend. If enough women respond, we'll make plans to meet that night before and/or after the event. Read more...
|
|
|
Members Only Cocktails and Conversation
Feb. 26 Hilton Short Hills
|
Reserve your spot at the next members only event, the third in our series. It's back to Cocktails and Conversation this time at the Hilton Short Hills, 41 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills. We'll be meeting in the Retreat Lounge Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. There is no registration or program fee, but reservations are requested. To make a reservation, please email Beth Forman at bethros@verizon.net.
  Nearly 20 members turned out for the Members Only Brunch at Toast in Montclair on Jan. 25. These popular events provide a relaxed setting where you can learn more about your fellow AWCNJ members, share ideas, have some fun, and build a strong network of talented and outgoing professionals. Pictured here are (left photo) Francine LaMarr, VP Membership, and (right photo) Beth Forman, VP Programming. Photos by Shelley Kusnetz |
|
|
| Working Matters Diane M. Byrne - A Change of Course Put New Wind in My Sails |
 I became a freelance writer and blogger (writing about yachts) for a few reasons, one of which was to have more control over my work-life balance. Having commuted into New York City for nearly 20 years, and working for big public companies that made "efficiencies" that inefficiently increased workloads, I was stressed out. I had no problem with working hard, but I longed to be able to work smart. So, I made my long-planned career change last year. It was the best decision of my life. While I start answering e-mails around 7:30 each morning, I get more done in a shorter amount of time overall than I ever did in the office. I actually sit at lunchtime and eat a normal meal -- no more scarfing down a sandwich over my keyboard. And I promised myself from day one that I would turn off my PC by 5 or so each day, making sure I go to the gym or just watch the news. The funny thing is, the improved quality of my life has also improved the quality of my work. And best of all, I love what I do.
Diane M. Byrne is founder and owner of RedHedInk LLC, a full-service writing, editing, and proofreading company specializing in high-quality communications for yachting, high-end marinas and other luxury markets. Websites: www.redhedink.com and
www.megayachtnews.org
*******************************
To submit your Working Matters story, contact Terry Malone at malone.tm@gmail.com.
|
|
|
This issue was prepared by Kathleen Brunet Eagan.
Kathleen Brunet Eagan is owner of Clarus Associates LLC, a marketing communications firm providing award-winning writing, public relations and online services to help you get the good word out. | |
|
|
|
Jumping on the Social Media Bandwagon
Answer our quick poll
Take Part in Our Annual Survey And You Could Win $50
|
|
| Contribute to the AWCNJ
E-Newsletter
Would you like to write on a topic, have a subject you would like to see covered or a blog or other resource you would like to share?
| |
|
