NAWBO SEVA
“THE Resource for Growth-Oriented Women Business Owners”

MAY NEWS

Where has the year gone? It seems like just last month that I took over as President of NAWBO SEVA. It’s time to announce the slate of officers for next year, June 2007-May 2008. As in years past, all voting members must approve the slate of officers. You only need to send me an email for a NO vote. I am excited about this new board, and I know you will be too.

PRESIDENT
Laura Cardone
Profits with Purpose, Inc.

PAST PRESIDENT
Vivian Honeycutt, CFP®
Honeycutt Financial Services, LLC

PRESIDENT ELECT
Mina Lucks
Realtor®
Long & Foster Real Estate

SECRETARY
Jackie Gilmartin
College Park Executives Suites

TREASURER
Tracy Colby Urig, CPA
Colby & Company PLC

CORPORATE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Susan L. Cunningham
Senior Resources Group, Inc.

PUBLIC POLICY COUNCIL & PAC
Carla Bailey
USA Backgrounds Inc.

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Sandy Dumont
The Image Architect

SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR
Dyanne Walker
Web Teks, Inc.

MEMBER SERVICES CHAIR
Carrie Sterling
DC Investments

CORPORATE PARTNER BOARD ADVISOR
Position Available

NAWBO Southeastern Virginia Leadership Awards

We are still soliciting input for the leadership awards. The Leadership Awards serve to honor chapter members who have contributed their time and been instrumental in growing our chapter. The awards are presented at our installation meeting in June. The awards are as follows:

Unsung Hero - This person is critical to the growth and health of the organization, but may not always be visible.

Pioneer - This person readily enters uncharted waters. With her pioneering spirit, she goes where no one has gone before.

Team Builder - This person gets others involved. She can find people to do the work and motivate them. She has the spirit that makes people want to be part of an endeavor, guiding them and sharing the credit.

Bridge Builder - This person clearly builds alliances and forms coalitions. She is involved in community outreach and is adept at pulling groups together.

Rookie of the Year - This is a new member who jumped in feet first and became a visible, enthusiastic supporter of NAWBO.

Click here for the link to the detail descriptions of the award categories and the nomination form. All award nominations placed are anonymous.

IN THE NEWS

In case you missed it, check out our new member, TIFFINEE HAMILTON of Virtual Office Mate and Real Life Investments in the March issue of Real Estate Executive Magazine. Wonderful article Tiffinee!!!

PLEASE MAKE A NOTE: Registration process to change

We will be going to a pre registration, prepay process by the July networking meeting. After looking at the time and cost involved of continuing registrations at the door, the board has voted to go to a pre registration, prepay format. Because our venue is a sit down dinner at the meetings, we pay for any meals we have reserved, even if someone doesn’t show. Paying at the door also causes a bottleneck for members trying to check in, and we run the risk of not having enough meals for people that show up, or overpaying because we guess at the number that will come. The credit card registration on the site is secure, or checks will be accepted in advance. The registration will be cut off as of 11:00am the day of the meeting. No reservations will be made after that time. Please make a note of this, and we will continue to send reminders before the meetings. Should you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call at 962-7522.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY Dinner Meeting
May 16th at the Town Point Club 5:30 – 8PM
Speaker: Our seminar will focus on the three worlds of business: • The World Outside the Business Doors • The World Inside the Business Doors • The World Behind the Executive Chair. We will be sharing how "Business Quakes" effect not only internal but external perceptions, attitudes and emotions in regards to your company. Presented by Will Christopher & Michael Mendelssohn.

Click here for more information and to register for these events

Other Events of Note

June 7th, 7PM Chance to have fun, Volunteers Wanted:

My name is Tori Blake and I am a Chesapeake Police Officer. Every year the Police Department and the Sheriff's Office organize a group of women to be on the all women's plane pull team to benefit the Special Olympics. We were hoping to get some sponsorship from your organization. We are planning to host a gathering and want to invite all of your strong women. The location is the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge located at 110 Kempsville Rd. Please dress casual and comfortable. This is a very informal wine and cheese in order to present our cause to your organization. Please email Vivian Honeycutt @ vhoneycutt.financial@cox.net if you would like to attend.

June 8th, Greetings from the Virginia Department of Business Assistance:

We would like to invite you to the 2007 “Central Virginia Small Business Resource Day”! This is a great opportunity for you to come out and network with buyers, attend informational seminars and get answers to any questions you may have!

Topics to be covered include:

• Starting or growing a business
• Selling to the Commonwealth
• SBA loan programs and other Federal resources
• State and local business assistance programs
• Selling to the federal government

AND MUCH MORE!
For more information click here

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