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| Dear BPW Colleagues, |
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 Nashua BPW has been very busy with many things that may affect you and your business. First, we had a great showing at our booth at the WZID Women's Expo. We had over 78 people visit the booth. 36 want to be added to our newsletter and know about upcoming events and 9 are interested in membership. We look forward to meeting these women at our future Membership meetings.
I want to give a special thank you to the following people for helping with the booth at the Expo:
- Cheryl Elliott
- Julia Manlogan
- Kimberlie Hoffman
- Barbara Tremblett
- Nancy Baughman
- Gretchen Uhas
- Lopa Shroff
- Susan Dugdale
- Bernice Drobnis
- Susan Cooke
I would also like to thank the people and businesses that donated items for the raffle:
- Cheryl Elliott, TD Bank North
- Susan Dugdale, Ceasar's Brook Business Solutions
- Bernice Drobnis, BD Financial Services
- Pam Richardson, In Hot Water!
- Sue West, Space 4 U
- Gretchen Uhas, Uhas Computer Training
- Jennifer White, Nashua Symphony
- Barbara Tremblett, Holistic Self Care Center
- Lopa Shroff, Shroff Designs
- Kimberlie Hoffman
- Susan Cooke, New England Financial
Speaking of our Membership Meeting - we have expanded our meetings to allow more time for networking. The agenda is now as below:
11:00-11:30 Networking and Registration
11:30-12:00 Buffet Lunch
12:00-12:15 Introductions/Announcements
12:15-1:00 Keynote Speaker
1:00-1:30 Continued Networking
As a Member, you are also welcome to bring your brochures, products, advertisements, business cards and other materials and display them on the Member's Display Table that everyone can peruse and pick up items.
The 2008 NH/VT BPW Conventions is going to be held June 6, 7, and 8 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Concord, NH. All members are welcome to attend. . They are also looking from promotional items for Goody Bags, people who want to purchase vendor tables and sponsors. For further information contact Laurie Ovens Patey at lauriepatey@comcast.net.
And speaking of Expos - Nashua BPW is having their own Expo on June 12, 2008 from 4-8PM at Rivier College. More information on vendor tables and sponsorship as, well as, attendance will follow.
Susan Weidner Cooke
President
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| BPW Expo -- June 12th |
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Mark your calendars and get your booth ready to go !
Rivier College, The Dion Center, June 12th, 4-8 p.m.
We host the second BPW Business Expo -- showcasing your business !
Deadline for Members: April 15th.
Cost:
Members: $50.00
Non-Members: $100.00
(Non-Members can take advantage of Member's rate by becoming a Member prior to registering)
Sponsorship:
GOLD: $500.00 including membership
SILVER: $250.00
BRONZE: $125.00
Why the Expo?
You work for a company or non profit and want to keep your company's name out there in people's minds? When they are ready, you're the one they'll call. BPW Expo !
Have you just started your own business?
Expo is a great way to increase your visibility and start word-of-mouth networking.
Adding a new product line or service? Or opening another business?
Visibility. Marketing. An audience of vendors and public who want to hear more.
Space fills up fast. We offer a 6 foot table for $50 for members until April 15th.
April 16th, we open up the tables to non-member businesses.
So showcase your business, your company and your BPW chapter! Sign up today.
Your contact person is Denise King of the Boys & Girls Club.
Email her and you'll receive the Vendor Participation Form (one short page!).
Denise King, Boys & Girls Club (603) 883-0523 x217 or email dking@bgcn.com
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| BPW of Nashua Meeting Format |
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11:00 Networking and Registration
11:45 Lunch Buffet
12:15 Announcements
Sponsor Recognition
Introductions
12:30 Keynote Speaker
1:00 Networking and Close of Program
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| Announcing Meeting Topics and Sponsors for 2008 New!! |
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To recommend a speaker or to sponsor a meeting contact BPW programs committee at programs@bpwnashua.com
May 15
Speaker : Lisa Allen
Topic: Adventures in Creating a Business
Sponsor: Diane Monahan, Director of Graduate & Undergraduate Evening Admissions, Rivier College
June 12
BUSINESS EXPO
Rivier College, The Dion Center, June 12th, 4-8 p.m.
Deadline for Members: April 15th.
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| Committee Reports |
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITEE
By Julia Manlogon
The Membership Committee is pleased to announce the following new and renewing members for February 2008.
New Members
Jennifer White - Nashua Symphony Association
Renewing Members
L. Cheryl Freed - Flegal Law Firm
Socials- The Membership Committee is helping to organize our NEW BPW Socials. Members and non- members are encouraged to attend to network with others and to learn more about BPW. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague. The Socials will be held on the first Tuesday of the month. Please save the following dates:
Tuesday, April 1st
The Holistic Self Care Center
12 Murphy Drive
Nashua, NH
6-8 pm
Member Hostess: Barb Tremblett
603-883-1490
Tuesday, May 6th
Freelife International Marketing
14 Mtn. Laurels Drive, Unit 104
Nashua, NH
6-8 pm
Member Hostess: Bernice Drobnis
603-891-3040
The Membership Committee meets after the Thursday meetings. Please see any of the members for more information. Julia Manlogon, (Committee Chairperson membership@bpwnashua.com ), Carolyn Madden and Gretchen Uhas.
Program Committee:
By Pam Richardson
In March we had a very animated and professional presentation on UTube. What it is and what it can do for your business. Professional Chef Oonagh Williams launched a UTube 4 weeks ago and it has been viewed by people all over the world. She presented a fabulous presentation on that adventure and provided us with delicious treats!
Future programs include:
On April 17th we welcome State Representative Melanie Levesque. She will discuss the political climate for women in the granite state. Ms. Levesque is a dedicated volunteer, mother and professional woman.
In May, Lisa Allen will join us as she describes her "Adventures in Creating a Buzz!" Lisa walks us from writing a book to distribution of that book. Her adventures have led her to social networks and blogs and she is excited to share her experience with us. Come learn what can happen when you are open to new ideas in marketing. NEW Date & time for the June meeting.
Join us June 12th when we host our second Business Expo at Rivier College from 4:00 - 8:00PM. For Sponsor opportunities please contact Pam Richardson at pam@inhotwaterteas.com . To join us as a vendor please contact Dennis King at king@bgcn.com
If you, or someone you know would like to present to the Greater Nashua BPW during the 2008/2009 season please contact Pam Richardson, Program Chair at pam@inhotwaterteas.com. Suggestions for programs are always welcome and encouraged.
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| Advertising Guidelines updated! |
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There are three levels of advertising available; Gold, Silver and Bronze.
To inquire please contact:
Barb Tremlett, The Holistic Self Care Center barbt@thehsccenter.com 603-883-1490
GOLD Only 3 Gold Packages available per year! Available on a first come/first served basis.
Members Cost: $175.00
Gold Package Includes:
- Business Card Ad which will appear in one of the top 3 business card spots on the Newsletter - for 10 months (full year of newsletters)
- Banner Ad placed between articles in the Newsletter.
- When either the Business Card Ad or the Banner Ad is clicked, it will go to our BPW web site, on the Business Forum Page. On that page, the same Banner Ad with an additional 50 word description and a URL link to Members' web site will appear in one of the top 3 spots. The Web Site Banner Ad and text will appear for 12 months with an expiration date.
Electronic Media to be supplied by the Member:
- GOLD, SILVER: Business Card: PDF, JPG or GIF of Dimensions: 200 pixels W x 125 pixels H
- GOLD: Banner Ad: PDF, JPG or GIF of Dimensions: 400 pixels W x 180 pixels H
- GOLD, SILVER: 50 Word Description sent in an UNFORMATTED email to Lopa Shroff; lopa@shroffdesigns.com NO ATTACHMENTS PLEASE.
SILVER
Members Cost: $100.00
Non-Members Cost: $195.00 Including one year Membership
- Business Card Ad which will appear on the Newsletter in the right column, along side the Articles starting in the 4th position - for 10 months (full year of newsletters)
- When either the Business Card Ad is clicked it will go to the Business Forum Page of the BPW Web Site. The Ad, with an additional 50 word description and a URL link to the Members' Web Site will appear. The Web Site Ad and text will appear for 12 months with an expiration date.
BRONZE - Monthly Ad
Members Only Cost: $50.00
Package Includes:
- 50 Word Description in Newsletter - please send an UNFORMATTED email to Lopa Shroff; lopa@shroffdesigns.com NO ATTACHMENTS PLEASE.
Electronic Media to be supplied by the Member:
- GOLD: Banner Ad: PDF, JPG or GIF of Dimensions: 400 pixels W x 180 pixels H
- GOLD, SILVER: Business Card: PDF, JPG or GIF of Dimensions: 200 pixels W x 125 pixels H
- GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE: 50 Word Description sent in an UNFORMATTED email to Lopa Shroff; lopa@shroffdesigns.com NO ATTACHMENTS PLEASE.
Thank you for considering advertising in the BPW Nashua newsletter! Your advertisement will be seen by hundreds of professional women in the Southern NH area.
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| Call For Sponsors |
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We are also lining up sponsors for next year. For just $50, you will receive:
- 1 free lunch on the day of the Sponsorship
- 5 minutes to speak about your business to the entire group
- Half of a table to put products/brochures etc. about you and your business
- Notice of your sponsorship in the BPW newsletter
- Opportunity at the meeting to hand out information, products, samples, etc. to the attendees
- If desired, a chance to raffle off a product/service or gift certificate, etc. with the proceeds to benefit Nashua BPW
If you are interested in a sponsorship, please contact next year's Program Committee Chair, Pam Richardson, at pam@inhotwaterteas.com., and we will work to match up your business with an appropriate meeting and topic/speaker.
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| BPW Nashua is a member of Nashua Chamber of Commerce! |
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Herbata Tea Bar GRAND OPENING!
Date: Friday April 4, 2008
Location: Herbata Tea Bar
Greystone Plaza - 650 Amherst St., Unit 4
Time: 11am-12pm
Come welcome one of our newest Chamber members! Herbata Tea Bar is inviting their fellow Chamber members to their Grand Opening next week!
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| Notes from the Secretary |
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Board Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2008
Attendees: Susan Cooke, Pam Richardson, Barb Tremlett, Cheryl Elliott, Carolyn Madden, Nancy Baughman, Sue West
Bernice was unable to attend. Cheryl Elliott was able to verify the bank balance of $4,258.53. Reports were not available for further review.
Drawing was conducted for the basket as well as hourly prices. Susan will provide names to Lopa for the Newsletter. Cards for those who requested membership information will be given to Julia for follow up. Prizes were given to Board Members for mailing. A short discussion as to whether it was worth the $400.00 investment for the booth resulted with a definite "YES".
Reminder "UNO" is having a BPW - Nashua fund raiser on the 28th of February - coupons were distributed again.
June Expo: Sue West & Pam Richardson Committee Chairs - Location was confirmed and time was discussed. Draft of different level of Sponsorship with benefits was discussed.
GOLD: $500.00 including membership
SILVER: $250.00
BRONZE: $125.00
No Discount for Members. Lopa to publish booth information with pricing in Newsletter. Advertisement for Sponsors to go beyond event with exposure on Webb Site, Newsletter.
The serving of food was discussed. Last Expo food was served creating a lot of waste. It was decided that food related businesses owned by women should be approached for booths such as Swan Chocolate, the Cookie Store in Nashua, etc.
Registration is on a first come/first served basis giving Members early registration.
Cost: Members: $50.00
Non-Members: $100.00
(Non-Members can take advantage of Member's rate by becoming a Member prior to registering)
Still debating whether to charge an admittance fee or not.
BPW Registration table to be manned by Nancy Baughman and Carolyn MaddenParking was discussed. Barb T. suggested talking to Security Staff - Sue W. suggested a sign for the dashboard to be given to attendees.
May 17th at the Radisson Hotel there is to be a "Small Business Expo"
June 6th - 8th NH/VT BPW Convention to be held at the Courtyard Marriot in Concord, NH. All Members are encouraged to attend. Kimberlie H. has confirmed attendance.
Sue C. received a letter from Tammy Lemire with regards to a family who has a member with health issues. They are looking for donations - Sue emailed Tammy with a list of alternate organizations who provide assistance. It was decided to contribute nothing more at this time.
Lori Madder emailed Sue C. a list of sites for free tax preparation to be shared.
Membership Meeting: 3/22/08 - 11:00 am - Crown Plaza
Board Meeting: 3/25/08 - 12:00 pm - Susan Cooke's Office
Copies of the full meeting minutes are available.
Please contact kim@krkitchensandbaths.com (NEW e-mail)
Kim Hoffmann
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| Member - Announcements/Articles |
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Announcements: Sue West recently earned the CPO (R) designation -- Certified Professional Organizer. This new certification program sets standards for the profession, so that clients are assured of quality services. Sue is one of few in New England to have earned this designation. Space4U Organizing,llc just passed it's 4th year anniversary in business. Clients include small business owners and working parents who need help balancing responsibilities at work and at home; sole proprietors who experience business growth and need help hiring contractors and creating business systems to accommodate that growth; and anyone experiencing a move, family loss or other reason for downsizing, sorting and reorganizing time, space and things. For more information on Space 4U services or to sign up for Sue's quarterly newsletter, visit www.OrganizeNH. com or call 603 765 9267.
Articles: By Susan Weidner Cooke
Three Advantages a Roth IRA May Offer Your Estate Plan
Many may not consider the possibilities that a Roth IRA can offer an estate plan. But, there are three advantages that a Roth IRA can offer if your estate value is under the Applicable Exclusion Amount ($1.5 million in 2005, and $2 million in years 2006 & 2007) and if one of your planning goals is to leave as much money as possible to your heirs.
Defining The Roth IRA
Simply stated, the Roth IRA is an IRA that individuals make contributions to on an after tax basis (contributions to a traditional IRA may be made with pre-tax money). When qualified withdrawals are taken1, they are totally free from federal income tax (state income tax treatment may vary depending upon your state of residence).
Estate Planing Benefits of a Roth IRAThere are three.
1.) Passing income tax-free money to an heir. The estate planning benefits begin with the Roth IRA's ability to pass money to a beneficiary income tax-free on qualified distributions at your death, provided the Roth IRA satisfies a five-year holding period.
2.) The Roth IRA avoids forced depletion at old age. Due to minimum distribution requirements (forced distributions at age 70 ½), many traditional IRAs may be substantially depleted if their owners live into their late 80s or beyond. Since a Roth IRA faces no such requirements, it can continue to benefit from tax deferral each year with no requirement to take distributions.
3.) Contributions may continue through any age. Provided eligibility requirements are met and that you have compensation (as defined by the Internal Revenue Code).
With the Roth IRA, you may have the opportunity to save more money for your heirs than with a traditional IRA, especially if you live a long time. Do remember that IRA money, including money in a Roth IRA, passed to heirs will be included in your gross estate for federal estate tax purposes.
Meet with your tax advisor and financial professional to discuss your personal situation and how a Roth IRA strategy may help you to meet your goals.
1Tax-Free Roth IRA withdrawals of earnings permitted five years after first contribution creating account. Once the five year requirement is met, distributions will be free from federal income taxes if taken: (1) after age 59 1/2; (2) on account of disability or death; or (3) to pay up to $10,000 of the expenses of purchasing a first home. Withdrawals of earnings made earlier than five years after the first account contribution creating the account for purposes not aforementioned, will be subject to a 10% IRS penalty and taxed at ordinary income tax rates.
The information contained in this document is not intended to (and cannot) be used by anyone to avoid IRS penalties. This document supports the promotion and marketing of Roth IRAs. You should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
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| Looking forward to seeing you at April, 17th meeting! |
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