Our joint luncheon with the Salinas Valley Business Women's Network was so much fun.  SVBWN outdid themselves hosting this spectacular event at the Elks Club in Salinas.  Each table was uniquely decorated and we had a great turn out - nearly 90 people. Fabulous raffle prizes, mini facials, shoulder massages were among the many activities.  Featured speaker, Alisa Becerra, KSBW Action News Weekend Anchor gave a delightful talk on Creating Work Life Balance. Thank you to Leinette Limtiaco, President of SVBWN and the entire event committee for a great joint luncheon.

Theresa Ream our Publicity Chairperson is doing an incredible job of booking mixer events for the remainder of the year.  Our most recent mixer at the Spa on the Plaza at the Portola Hotel was well attended and featured special spa treatments/massages and guest speaker Valerie Ramsey and her daughter Heather Hummel, co-authors of "Gracefully" - a touching book about looking your best at any age.  We were treated to yummy appetizers and outstanding wine from Otter Cove poured by winemaker Richard Oh.

If you haven't attended a PWN mixer, put Aug 10th on your calendar and visit Mon Amie a women's consignment boutique in Carmel, 5:30-7:30 pm. Should be a lot of fun and they have great merchandise.

Finally, we are back to our first Wednesday meeting scheduled for Aug. 4 featuring Karen Hudson and Lily Hills, woman's empowerment workshop leaders, speaking on the topic of "The Power of your Feminine Side".  If you want to learn about tapping into your intuition, creativity and passion to help grow your business, don't miss this one.  See you all there!

Denise Kaku, Kaku Consulting                           

Denise Kaku, PWN President 2010