Title: Novel Writing Group – NaNoWriMo Nanaimo
Location: Acme Food Co., downtown Nanaimo
Link out: Click here
Description: This is the first meeting of a local meetup group for Nanaimo area writers participating in NaNoWriMo 2010, the international novel writing contest. (For technical details about the contest, check out: http://www.nanowrimo.org/) This group is not officially linked to the international contest, so that means we can invent some cool stuff as we go along! We welcome your suggestions.

See a list of currently planned Nanaimo events here: http://www.meetup.com/NaNoWriMo-Nanaimo/calendar/list/

Come out and meet other Wrimos! This is just the first event of several to be scheduled throughout November and into early December. Join our group for support and networking opportunities, as well as PRIZES! This group is not officially linked to the international contest, so that means we can invent some cool stuff as we go along! We welcome your suggestions.

About NaNoWriMo:

National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Participants begin writing November 1. The goal is to write a 175-page (50,000-word) novel by midnight, November 30.

Valuing enthusiasm and perseverance over painstaking craft, NaNoWriMo is a novel-writing program for everyone who has thought fleetingly about writing a novel but has been scared away by the time and effort involved.

Because of the limited writing window, the ONLY thing that matters in NaNoWriMo is output. It’s all about quantity, not quality. The kamikaze approach forces you to lower your expectations, take risks, and write on the fly.
Start Time: 18:45
Date: 2010-11-01

When was the last time you were able to “pitch” your business face-to-face to a room full of potential clients and customers?  Join the NWBN for an evening of Speed Networking and make more business contacts in one night than most people do in a month!

Speed Networking is a fun and efficient way to spread your marketing message widely. Join the NWBN as we host an evening of Speed Networking, designed specifically to connect you with other professional women from mid -Vancouver Island.

How will the evening work?  After consuming a delicious meal prepared by the Nanaimo Golf Club, the event will commence. All participants will be seated in pairs, and when instructed, will begin networking. Each participant will have only one minute to make a lasting impression in this fast-paced session. At the end of each session, participants will quickly rotate seats for their next networking opportunity. This process will continue until everyone in the room will have met face-to-face. In just one minute you can share business cards, key messages, and build your contact list.  The event will be facilitated by NWBN Past President, Shari Molchan of Molchan Financial. Come join the excitement of Speed Networking as the NWBN features this unique event at the October monthly meeting!

When:  Monday October 5th

Where:  Nanaimo Golf Course, 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo

Time: Networking starts at 5:30pm – Dinner @ 6:15pm

Cost: Guests: $45

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Registration Deadline is Friday October 22nd @ 4pm

NWBN Event Sponsor

Jockey Person to Person – Jefferie Scouler

My name is Jefferie Scouler and I am an Independent Jockey Person to Person
Comfort Specialist. My business is to offer ladies great comfortable
clothing at home parties with friends and family, personal one on one
shopping in my home or yours.
Comfortable, Casual, Stylish, Wash and Wear, Travels, Mix and Match,
Affordable, Timeless, Quality from a Brand you recognize.
Join me for a fun girls night out away from husbands, children and
housework. I would love to pamper you.

Jefferie Scouler
Comfort Specialist
Jockey Person to Person
250-714-3480 cell
250-756-2500 home

Does any of this sound familiar?

• Another day goes by and your “To Do” list hasn’t budged!
• You are feeling overwhelmed and missing opportunities because of your lack of
organization!
• Expectations on your time seem to come from everywhere!

Not having a plan to tackle these challenges could literally cost you your business. Imagine
if you conquered these 3 blunders so you had an extra day of productivity each week? What
would that do to your bottom line?

By the end of Kerry’s session you’ll discover…

1. The “P” word that will make or break your business!
2. The single most dangerous syndrome facing female entrepreneurs and how to
completely avoid it, remaining blissful in your business.
3. The biggest blunder most female entrepreneurs make that keep them stuck
and bogged down in overwhelm… and how to get and stay FREE forever!

Kerry Brown is an inspiring and motivating, internationally recognized business speaker and
certified business coach with over 20 years of experience speaking, coaching and training. She
is an expert in coaching women to achieve their goals, and simplify their lifestyles – creating a
balance between work and home and ultimately creating the life they truly want. She wants all
women to be making what they are worth, to not settle in their businesses and their lives and
to make the biggest impact possible through their business.

Kerry delights her audiences with her unique blend of humor and wisdom, honesty and
openness, and complete generosity of self and spirit. We encourage you to register for this
event now. It will surely be a full house!

http://www.successbizcoach.com/

When:  Monday Sept. 27th

Where:  Nanaimo Golf Course, 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo

Time: Networking starts at 5:30pm – Dinner @ 6:15pm

Cost: Guests: $45

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Registration Deadline is Friday Sept 20th @ 4pm

NWBN Event Sponsor

Send Out Cards – Mary Fields

Sending a card with your pictures never got easier.
86% of people say they would much rather receive a real Greeting Card than an ecard. Our cards cost less than any other in the market place, printed,sealed, stamped and mailed for you. Know anyone who sends cards?

www.sendoutcards.com/maryfields

We invite you to join us as we welcome Executive Director, Anne Spilker and Past President, Joy Hunter as they share their stories and exemplify the Society’s motto of Vision, Courage and Leadership.

Haven Society provides services to women, children, youth and families who have experienced violence. Every year
over 2,500 women and children in the mid Vancouver Island area seek support to deal with issues of physical and
sexual abuse and violence.

Since 1978 the Society’s mission has been to promote the integrity and safety of women, children and
families. They achieve this mission by providing a range of services, public education and advocacy
which support the development of a respectful and healthy community. As a leading anti-violence
organization operating from feminist principles, the Haven Society and its outreach services have
benefited our community in countless ways.

Anne Spilker, MSW, RSW is the Executive Director of Haven Society and has 15+ years of experience
in the anti-violence field, having worked both front-line and in administration. Anne has also taught
social work classes with a particular focus on anti-oppressive practices at both Vancouver Island
University and the University of Victoria School of Social Work. She has lived and worked in Nanaimo
since 1980, and has been actively involved in the community for many years.

When:  Monday August 23rd

Where:  Nanaimo Golf Course, 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo

Time: Networking starts at 5:30pm – Dinner @ 6:15pm

Cost: Members: $35  Guests: $40

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Registration Deadline is Friday August 20th @ 4pm

NWBN Event Sponsor

Sandy McLean – McLean’s Specialty Foods

Olive Oil Tasting hosted bySandy McLean of McLean’s Specialty Foods

We will Sniff, swirl, slurp, and swallow our way through some of Europe’s most delicious olive oils, as you learn the 8 top tips for choosing, using and storing your olive oils.

Very particular in their tastes and flavours (fruity, bitter, peppery…)! by the end of the nights tasting you will have discovered a new favourite in the world of olive oils!

McLean’s Specialty Foods

Voted Vancouver Island’s premier CHEESE SHOP & SPECIALTY FOODS store.

Foods from around the world – UK, Italy, Spain, Morocco, South Africa, Denmark.

A food lover’s paradise!

Open daily. In Nanaimo’s historic Old City Quarter!

427 Fitzwilliam Street

250-754-0100

www.mcleansfoods.com

Celebrating the Differences in How Men and Women Work & Lead

Over 90% of leadership books are written by men and often the suggested tactics don’t work for women. Where are women to find the mentorship we need from a women’s point of view to really succeed? The differences in how men and women work and lead comes down to science!  Find out what brains, hormones and cultural expectations have to do with it.

• Discover the scientific reasons why women Do work differently than men and how they can accept this and use it to their advantage
• Find out how our brains are hard wired differently and how those differences affect the way women work and lead
• Uncover the secret hormone that may be sabotaging our efforts, and what we can do to combat its effects
• Understand how our cultural expectations affect both male and female interactions
• Discover a unique method to tell others to “Knock it Off” nicely – that works extremely well for women (a very helpful technique for dealing with customers/clients)

Elaine Allison, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is an International speaker and best-selling author of The Velvet Hammer – PowHERful Leadership Lessons for Women Who Don’t Golf. She realized she needed a different strategy when, at the age of 19, she became one of Canada’s first female prison guards to supervise inmates in an all-male maximum security prison. She developed unique approaches to the many challenges women faced – because her life depended on it.  After her baptism by fire more than 20 years ago, she moved on to manage over 1400 unionized flight attendants in the airline industry and has held other senior corporate roles in both finance and insurance. From those experiences through to today, Elaine has continued to develop her effectiveness as a leader, author and successful business woman.  Her most recent work has been with the Vancouver International Airport where she has trained over 5,000 people in preparation to welcome the world for the 2010 Winter Olympics and trained all front line staff for the new Canada Line.

Elaine is the recipient of the “Visions of Excellence” Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2002.  She attributes her success directly to the “velvet hammer” techniques she shares with her audiences and in her landmark book, The Velvet Hammer – PowHERful Leadership Lessons for Women Who Don’t Golf. Elaine has been featured on ABC Morning News, Global TV, CBC Radio and in The Globe & Mail.  She is regularly interviewed on radio stations across North America,

Visit: www.elaineallison.com

When:  Monday July 26th

Where:  Nanaimo Golf Course, 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo

Time: Networking starts at 5:30pm – Dinner @ 6:15pm

Cost: Members: $35  Guests: $40

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Registration Deadline is Friday July 23rd @ 4pm

NWBN Event Sponsor

The Vitamin House – Vida Turok

Do you have low energy? consistent stress? frequently sick? or just don’t know what to do with your current state of health? – the qualified staff at the Vitamin House can help you discover your health potential.  the Vitamin House team is extremely passionate about health, wellness & quality of life.  Health is not a destination it’s a journey.

Nanaimo Women’s Business Network is really building momentum…. our membership continues to grow and the NWBN executive is striving to book speakers that will make a difference for you and your business and provide a venue and forum for women to network with each other.

Networking can help you do much more than succeed – it can help you become a better, more giving person, a person who makes a real contribution to society and all those around you. When all is said and done, it will not matter what positions you held or how much money you made, but how you treated other people and how they remember you.
Your goal is for people to remember you for the right reasons. You are not just making contacts; you are making real connections and building your reputation.

One of the fun events that we get involved with in our community is the Heart & Stroke Big Bike Ride. We have a lot of fun.

This years event is going to be held at the Rona across from Southgate Mall instead of downtown.
The date is: Thursday June 3rd at 5:00 pm.
The ride takes about 30 minutes – and then we usually go out after and have a little celebration!

This is where we need your support. I have included a link at the bottom to sign up to ride – you can do this on-line and send out e-mails to friends and family to support you. You can send out personalized fund raising e-mails to friends near and far… customize your own individual site with any personal stories or photos and access all the event details.

Register NOW!

For your donors who give on-line they can experience an easy way to support Big Bike participants – instantly get a tax receipt and will be recognized on your personal fund raising page!

There are many prizes to be awarded for fund raising – even a chance to win a HD LCD TV and Blue Ray player and discs, plus many more!

One more thing -  you can bring a friend to ride – or your child – (must be 14 yrs old) – spouse’s – partners – it’s all good!

Please go to the website and register right away – we need to get going – we are a little late starting this year – but I am certain the women of NWBN will come through with flying colors – the team goal is $5000 – that’s less than $100 per member – I know that everyone can get sponsors to achieve our target! See you soon!

Register NOW!

If you have any questions – please contact Nikki Anderson of Little Mountain Tile

Phone (250) 729-9812 nikki@littlemountaintile.com

Yes, Tonto, I am… the Lone Ranger.

How doing everything yourself is detrimental your business success!

Are you a business owner who currently manages all aspects of your business on your own, are you a Lone Ranger?  Are there days where you just wish you could run away and hide because of all of the things you need to get done in a day?  Oprah, Donald Trump and Richard Branson and even the Lone Ranger  didn’t build their successes on their own and nor should you!  Learning to build a strong business team that supports you and  in turn your business comes down to how you handle delegation.  This talk will give you insight on whether or not your business is at a point that you need to build a team and start to delegate.  You will also get  ideas on knowing when and what you should or can delegate.  As well as the 3 areas of your business that you can delegate today to help you leverage your time and bring energy and focus back to you and your business.

When:  Monday May 31st

Where:  Nanaimo Golf Course, 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo

Time: Networking starts at 5:30pm – Dinner @ 6:15pm

Cost: Members: $35  Guests: $40

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Registration Deadline is Friday May 28th @ 4pm

NWBN Event Sponsor
Kathy Watson: Threadscape Custom Apparel

If you want to know how to increase your brand’s awareness, how to outfit your team or crew, or how to promote your business or events with good return on your investment, Threadscape has the answers! Just give us a call.

info@threadscape.ca
250.754.4990
http://threadscape.ca

Renee’s BIO

Renee Shupe is the owner of Redhead Business Management an administrative support consultancy provding administratiave solutions for corporate, marketing and technology consultants and businesses, so they can focus on building a business rather than everything that needs to be done to keep a business running.

Multi-tasking and “Do It All”  Attitudes come naturally to most women, but can also be the crux that makes their lives extra stressful and unfulfilling, throw into the mix the running a business and you have a recipe for stress to the MAX! Redhead Business Management is all about helping entrepeneurs build a business and a life where they thrive.  Whatever your definition of success Renee can help you achieve it! Entrepreneurs are often known for the big ideas, creative thinking and “can do it all” attitude, but to build a successful business and having a life at the same time entrepreneurs need to learn the importance of buidling a team and delegating.  Renee will provide insight into how delegating can leverage your time so you can increase your cashflow all through the power of delegating.

Renee excels at team management, project management, efficient administrative management and building digital relationships using social media, she is a member of the International Virtual Assistants Association (www.IVAA.org) and is on the 2011 Summit Committee the premier event for the Virtual Assistant Industry, she lives at home in beautiful Cloverdale British Columbia with her husband, step-son and two fur babies, Tweety & Fozzie.   You can find Renee on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin and you can learn more about Renee at www.RedheadVA.com

3 Big Blunders Professional Women make that keep them drained, depressed and dreading the next day of work…with Karen McMullen!

If you dread the morning alarm and another day at work, you aren’t alone. The research is crystal clear, “only 45 per cent of North Americans are satisfied with their work.” Not having a specific plan in place to get purposeful and passionate in your work could lead you to a career of chronic dissatisfaction! Why risk it?

Join the burn-out busting maven, Karen McMullen as she reveals the top 3 mistakes professional women make that keep them drained and dreading the next day of work and  keys to getting purposeful, passionate and playful in your career NOW!

At This Event You will discover:

*the most dangerous syndrome that even smart women make that keeps them from having EVERYTHING that they want today.

*the single-most important ASSET you already have to get passionate and playful at work.

*how to tap into that asset so that you LEAP OUT OF BED everyday excited for your work all year long!

Be sure to register immediately.  This one is sure to sell out!

When:  Monday June 28th

Where:  Nanaimo Golf Course, 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo

Time: Networking starts at 5:30pm – Dinner @ 6:15pm

Cost: Members: $35  Guests: $40

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Registration Deadline is Friday June 25th @ 4pm

NWBN EVENT SPONSOR

Driving Miss Daisy-Senior Service – Dorthy Spencer

Next NWBN Dinner, Dorothy will be sharing about the most exciting health discovery in 100 years.  Hear the latest about adult stem cell research and the 2008 Nobel Prize winners’ discovery.

At Christmas 2008 I was anemic, atrophied and depressed. I could barely get up the stairs in my home and I slept 14-20 hrs a day. I tried every traditional and alternative medicine I could think of to bring me out of ‘survival’ mode. My friend offered me 1 bottle of StemEnhance just to see if it could help me? Only every aspect of my life! Just one week on StemEnhance and I felt stronger, pain free and happier. Life was hopeful again and worth living.

If you are less than healthy and happy, continue seeking until you find something that helps. That is what I did… Who knew!  Why be well?? … because you can!!!  www.ybwell.com

Speaker BIO

KAREN McMULLEN
‘Burn-out Busting Maven’
Certified Life Coach

“The body’s natural state is equilibrium and ease.” You can see this easily with children. They are naturally excited, curious and bounding with energy. Now, if your 5 year-old niece kept pressing the snooze button on the alarm, putting the pillow over her head, dreading wake-up time and came home from kindergarten everyday and crashed out on the couch, you would be concerned, wouldn’t you?

Of course, you would! It’s not normal or healthy to feel drained day-in day-out.  And yet, somehow in the professional world, we accept this as the status quo.

If, like many professional women, you feel drained after work and need to caffeinate your way through the day, your body is giving you an important signal. Exhaustion is a sign that you are running on adrenaline and taxing your parasympathetic nervous system. At best, this will make you cranky!  At worst, you will compromise your immune system and make yourself sick. Either way, you are on the road to burn-out.

This is where Karen McMullen can help.

A top-notch facilitator with over 8 years of success facilitating personal growth at the world’s leading Outdoor Leadership organization, Outward Bound. Karen now dedicates her time to helping bright and energetic women who feel drained at work to get off the road to burn-out and tap into their innate genius.

A laser-visioned Certified Life Coach with 4 years of success in the world of transformation, Karen has mastered the secrets to creating a career that fulfills your unique calling.

“Karen not only teaches but also embodies inspired, empowered, uninhibited, full-on living. Her spontaneity and excitement for life are infectious.” Larissa Doyle, N.W.T.

Karen had the good fortune to personally apprentice alongside Psychologists in body-centred transformation Katie and Gay Hendricks. This world class mentoring, coupled with her 4 years as a Certified Life Coach, and her personal dedication to living passionately as an outdoor adventurer and watercolour artist, make her one of the true masters in all aspects brilliant living.

An expert in helping professionals move beyond burn-out to access their innate brilliance, Karen uplifts her audiences with her unique blend of crystal clarity and wisdom, honesty and gentleness, and playful sense of self and spirit.

www.karenmcmullencoach.com

The NWBN is pleased to have Kim Duke ‘The Sales Diva’ as our April speaker.

Kim Duke is CEO and Founder of The Sales Divas, www.salesdivas.com, she’s an international sales expert who provides savvy, sassy sales training for women entrepreneurs (with a twist!)

Her extensive sales background was based in the media – 15 years working with 2 of Canada’s largest national television networks in sales and management.

She is a national award winning salesperson – and was the second youngest sales manager in Canada for CBC Television (Canada’s oldest network).

Now Kim is a successful entrepreneur – providing training for companies internationally.  She recently was in Vegas and was one of the key conference speakers (which included Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup For The Soul and The Secret)

She’s an author, and speaker who’s had numerous interviews for international and national television, as well as radio and print across North America. (She was recently featured on NBC Television!) Kim also writes hundreds of articles for newsletters and websites internationally. 10,000 entrepreneurs from 54 countries around the world eagerly await her sales tips each week.

She’s bold, she’s sassy and you’re going to LOVE her presentation to kick off YOUR SALES!

When:  Monday April 26th

Where:  Nanaimo Golf Course, 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo

Time: Networking starts at 5:30pm – Dinner @ 6:15pm

Cost: Members: $35  Guests: $40

REGISTER NOW