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Independent Achievers Newsletter
Weekly Announcements
January 27, 2012
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 Good Morning Greetings!
Lot's to talk about this morning, so many great things happen this year at Independent Achievers. A special Thank You to board member Jennifer Belanger who has got our facebook page up and running. If you have not yet seen our page please click on the link and become an Independent Achiever Fan!! Facebook Jennifer has also been working hard on getting all our website member portfolio's updated and kindly asks that everyone sneaks a peak at there portfolio and make sure that your information is up to date. If you do have any changes please email Jennifer at jennifer@jenniferbelanger.com We have also had a very special invitation from the Red Deer Meet Up Networking Group to join in on there next Meet up which is happening on February 21, 2012 at the Holiday Inn 67 Street at 7:00pm. The cost of attending is $10.00 for expenses at the door and this will include 20-30 introduction of who you are, this is the same price that Meet Up members are charged. If anyone is interested in attending please RSVP to Audrey at audrey@integratedfinancial.ca. You can learn more about the Red Deer Meet Up at http://www.meetup.com/Red-Deer-Business-Networking-Group |
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February's Guest Speaker - Justin Flunder
Justin is a passionate teacher and mentor who believes that everything rises and falls with Leadership. As a Master teacher (B.Ed. & M.Ed. Leadership), Professional Certified Coach and Trainer, and Practical Leadership Author, Justin has dedicated himself to develop and grow everyday leaders in the areas of business, education, and government. Justin has been trained by the world's most formal leadership expert, John Maxwell, and uses that training and mentorship to coach and take everyday leaders to the next level.
For the past 10 years, Justin has developed himself as a specialist in interpersonal communication and practical leadership delivery. He frequently delivers keynotes, workshops and seminars designed to equip individuals who want to be powerful leaders in their given industry. Justin's passion for developing and inspiring everyday leaders has led him to connect with audiences around the world. He quest to invest in others has provided him with the powerful opportunity of hosting his own talk radio show, The Change Agent, to every day leaders throughout the globe. One of his most rewarding experiences has been using this platform to journey and lead change and growth in others. Justin's is currently working toward his vision of training and developing 1,000,000 people in the next 5 years.
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Anne Cowick - Nordic Tax Services
Having worked for Canada Revenue Agency for 22 years in various positions, my knowledge of Canadian Income Tax Law is vast. I early retired in 2005 and started a home based business preparing income tax returns. My practice has grown to the point where I needed to establish an office outside of the home at the beginning of 2011. I have consulted with various companies during filing season over the past few years and decided it was time to go on my own. If you are tired of having a different person doing your return every year, I can provide the continuity you are looking for. I am happy to arrange appointments when it is convenient for you. I speak to clients in plain English and answer questions with minimal jargon and maximum detail. I will do my best to keep my fees reasonable. I offer year round service. I will return phone calls and answer emails promptly. My business is 100% Canadian and is locally owned and operated. I love doing tax returns and am fast and accurate If you would like more information on the service that Nordic Tax Services offer please check out there website at www.nordictaxservices.com.
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Register Now to Save a Seat at an International Network unique event.
Social Media Speed Training Night Monday Feb. 6th, 7pm to 9pm at the ABC Restaurant
This evening will entertain an networking element in addition to "Learn from an Expert" concept. Those attending can book a 10 minute session with an expert at a table, (and will be hands with your laptop)
"table experts" confirmed are:
- Face book and timeline
- Twitter
- Blogging
- Google email - and the full potential of
- QR codes
Tweet Up & Author's Speed Networking Wed. Feb 8th, 7pm to 9pm at the ABC Restaurant
Come out to network while tweeting, with an additional element of meeting local authors. Networking around the room and book a table session with an author in the room.
Limited space both evenings.
$10 per person/or couple (per event).
Will include Coffee or Tea, room rental, interactive door prize draw.
Proceeds going to Lymphomaniacs Relay For Life Team
Please contact Jo-Ann Grimwood for more information and to register to save a seat.
Also to inquiring about being a 'table expert' or 'table author' 403-886-5559 or at joscocards@gmail.com
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Real Growth Retreat for Women in Business (Jennifer Belanger one of the guest Speakers)
www.realgrowthretreat.com
This multi-day event takes place April 13 - 15, 2012 at the beautifully secluded Nakoda Lodge near Canmore, Alberta. This unique retreat is specifically designed to assist 40 - 60 women who are involved in entrepreneurial or leadership pursuits to grow themselves and their business.
The women who will benefit from attending this event are those who are ready to push through the barriers in themselves and their businesses - leaving their excuses behind. They would be looking for growth and opportunity to work with the right experts that fit their businesses and themselves while placing emphasis on value.
The women who attend will benefit by being able to participate in hands on training in the sessions that assist them in growing her business directly. Having the opportunity to interact with the speakers over the course of the weekend allows them to be part of the conversation rather than to be feeling like they are being spoken to from a stage. The kick back masterminding sessions will provide each attendee the space to develop new relationships with several others potentially leading into future joint ventures and business relationships.
The setting of this location will allows for both the speaker and the attendees to experience each other's authentic self allowing for more intimate and genuine conversations. This naturally leads to a higher propensity to form a stronger working relationship as opposed to what can be developed from a stage.
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Starting a Book Club!!
Brenda Ffraser would like to start a book club and is inviting IA members or anyone else who is interested to contact me to set up a first meeting.
Generally, one person picks a book or an audio book and the group all read the book or listen to the audio book before the club meets each month. This is similar to Oprah's book club where people meet approximately once a month to talk about a book they just read. Meetings can alternate at a different person's residence each month or be at a restaurant or coffee place depending on how many people are interested. The best way to contact me for this is by email and I will set up a group email to send out information to anyone who is interested.
It really makes it much easier to bear the long winter months!
Email me at bffraser@hotmail.com
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Soroptimist Ruby Award - Darlis Bachusky
Around the world, many women are working to improve the lives of women and girls. Some women work to improve conditions for women and girls through their personal or volunteer efforts; others do so through professional avenues. The Soroptimist Ruby Award, formerly the Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award, is designed to honor these women. A Ruby is also a gemstone associated with wisdom, importance, vitality, strength, power and love: All words embodying the award recipients.
This award honors women who are making extraordinary differences in the lives of other women. Examples would be a woman who helps to establish a domestic violence shelter, a woman who starts a mentoring program for at-risk girls, or a woman who lobbies her company to provide on-site child care. A Ruby Award recipient should be a woman who:
has worked to improve the lives of women and girls,
has had a significant impact on the lives of women and girls,
would inspire and encourage other women.
Soroptimist International of Central Alberta is very pleased to announce that our Ruby award is being granted this year to Darlis Bachusky. This wonderful inspiring lady is being honored for her work helping women escape domestic violence and many other volunteer activities. Join us, Soroptimist International of Central Alberta, on March 8, 2012 where we will present Darlis with her award. More details to follow in 2012 on our International Women's Day luncheon.
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Soroptomist International Ruby Award Presentation Luncheon - March 8, 2012 - details to be confirmed.
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Next Meeting February 9, 2012 Thursday February 9, 2012 -Holiday Inn 67 The meeting officially runs from Noon-1PM - but we encourage you to come as early as 11:40 to get settled and you are welcome to stay after the meeting to network informally on your own. When making a reservation, adding a guest or canceling your reservation, please contact the Reservation Coordinator before noon Monday February 6, 2012 . Guests can print out this GUEST CARD and bring it with them. March Meeting has been moved to March 15, 2012 - Holiday Inn The Soroptomist International Ruby Award is being awarded to Independent Achievers member Darlis Bachusky on March 8, 2012 at there International Women's Day Luncheon, and we wanna be there to support her, and we welcome you to join us in congratulating and cheering on Darlis and we hope to see you all back at Independent Achievers on March 15, 2012.
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Independent Achievers
The purpose of the network is to bring together women of all walks of life for personal and professional growth, to initiate contact between women and reduce isolation, to provide a comfortable environment for sharing common career and social concerns and to offer self-development opportunities. Women have come to our network to meet other successful women, to make business contacts and to make friends.
Our Motto TRY A MEMBER FIRST
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Contact Information
www.independentachievers.com
Chair
Audrey Thorhauer
Phone: 403-342-0042
audrey@integratedfinancial.ca
Vice Chair
Tanya Kitchen Johnson
Phone: 403-396-5152
tanyajil@yahoo.ca
Treasurer
Sherry Sulley-Porter
Phone: 403-342-4400
sporter@dominionlending.ca
Reservations
Suzanne Morgan
Phone: 403-346-0789
smorgan@manwiththehat.ca
To Reserve your lunch please use: reservations@independentachievers.com
Membership
Lori Fraser
Phone:403-309-0361
savybusinesssolutions@shaw.ca
Secretary
Dena Arnold
WebMaster
Jennifer Belanger
jennifer@jenniferbelanger.com
Newsletters
Jennie Lightle
Phone:403-318-0826
jennie@luckydayweddings.com
For newsletter submission please use: newsletters@independentachievers.com
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