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Dear BPW Colleagues, |
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Recently I got a letter from a woman in
Pennsylvania whose daughter was about to move to southern
NH. She is a member of the BPW in her state and wanted
information on our organization so when her daughter moved here
she would be able to immediately meet other workingwomen. What a
wonderful way to move to a new community and immediately meet
people! This is what our organization is about, meeting women and
offering support.
I challenge each of you to reach out to another woman in the
community and invite them to our next meeting. Through our meeting
they will be able to meet others and begin to form business
contacts and friendships. Our meetings now start with informal
networking at 11:00 to offer this extra time to get to know others
and their businesses. Lunch is served around 11:30 with the
speaker beginning between 11:15 and 11:30. After the speaker there
is more time to talk with the other members.
We are in the process of looking for individuals to serve on the
Board. I am hoping the current Committee Chairs and Members will
continue their roles for another year. We are, though, looking for
some one to serve as Vice President for a year in preparation to
take over President in the fall of 2009. If you are interested, or
want to nominate someone, please call me at 578-9899 X203.
I want to bring your attention to the Expo coming in June. Further
information is available on our website and in this newsletter.
I look forward to seeing you at the next membership meeting.
Sincerely,
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 !
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
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 March 2008.
New Members
Paula Kifer - Autodesk, Inc.
Renewing Members
Susan Cooke - New England Financial
Cornelia Eschborn - Career and Life Planning Center
Sue West - Space 4 U, Certified Professional Organizer
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, 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
Future programs include:
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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Expo Nashua '08: Live, Work, Play!
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Location: Radisson Hotel Nashua
Time: 4-7PM
The Chamber is proud to unveil Nashua's premier Expo for companies
located or doing business within the Greater Nashua community!
This year, participants and attendees can enjoy our jungle-safari
theme, complete with exotic animals including an African Serval Cat,
Crocodile Monitor Lizard, and Greater African Bushbaby, just to name
a few! Combined with business booths, unique door prizes, and a
separate bistro providing some of Nashua's finest foods, this year's
Expo is a no- brainer! So, pack up your belongings, and come
prepared to catch some new leads, wrangle up business deals, and
hunt for new clients at Expo Nashua '08!
Interested in exhibiting at this year's Expo? CLICK HERE for a
registration form or look for yours in the mail. Email Leslie
Schuler at lschuler@nashuachamber.com for immediate information.
Deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1. You are not going to
want to miss this exciting Annual Nashua Chamber networking event!
Event Sponsor: Radisson Hotel Nashua
Supporting Sponsors: US Cellular & Nashua Community College
Media Sponsors: The Telegraph & 106.3 Frank FM
Animals Provided by: Wildlife Encounters Zoo.com
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Notes from the Secretary |
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The Greater Nashua BPW Board met on April 22nd. The following
decisions were made:
- The Board will host a picnic or cookout event held on July
17th in the regular 3rd Thursday time slot at The Holistic Self
Care Center. The event will be free to attendees. More details
next month.
- At future meetings, the Membership Chair will introduce new
members and present them with their pin
- The purchase of business cards for the Membership Chair was
approved.
Other discussion topics included:
- Plans for the Chapter Expo on June 12th.
- Candidates for chapter officers for next year.
- Program plans for the fall.
- Participation in next year's Chamber Expo
- Donations for Speaker Baskets
The next board meeting will be held May 20th from 12 - 1:30 pm at
New England Financial, 402 Amherst St, Suite 205, Nashua, NH. All
members are welcome. Please contact Susan Cooke at 603-578- 9899,
ext 203 for more information.
Copies of the full meeting minutes are available. Please contact
susan@caesarsbrook.com.
Susan Dugdale, Recording Secretary
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Member - Announcements |
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Looking forward to seeing you at May, 15th meeting! |
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