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Dear BPW Colleagues, |
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Another exciting meeting was planned for May. We encourage you to
attend our meeting at the Crown Plaza in Nashua at 11:00 so you
have time to network and meet other women prior to the beginning
of the formal meeting. In addition, following the speaker, you are
welcome to stay after 1:00 and network more to introduce yourself
to the wide variety of people our meetings attract. Bring your
brochures and business cards to hand out!
In addition, I want to remind members of our "Members
Promotional Business Table" which is available at every
meeting. As a member, you can put on the table your business card,
samples of your products, pamphlets, brochures and any other
handouts you want to share.
We are taking nominations for officers for next year, beginning in
September. Anyone who is interested in serving on the Board or on
a committee, please contact me at 578-9899 X203. We welcome your
involvement.
It has come to my attention that many people are not taking
advantage of the many benefits membership has to offer. For less
than $100/year you receive membership in a National Women's
Organization. In addition, I have listed some of the other
benefits available to members only:
- $10 discount for each membership luncheon. (one year's
meetings would pay for most of your membership!)
- Receive the National BPW Magazine to learn what women in
other parts of the country are doing.
- Placement of by-line articles for the newsletter.
- A gift in the speaker gift basket advertising your business.
- A sponsorship of a meeting.
- Use of a table at each membership meeting to display
business cards, brochures, and/or sample products.
- Participation on a committee, to effect and influence the
organization and support its growth.
- A listing in the Membership Directory.
- A listing on the State and National Website.
- Free Web-inars through the National Website.
- Discounted advertising in the newsletter.
- Membership to the Nashua Chamber.
- Personal and professional recognition in the newsletter of
announcements, awards, etc.
- Discounts through the National organization on insurance.
This list is just a sampling of all the benefits. For more
information on membership, and to make sure your membership is
current, please e-mail membership@bpwnashua.com
Any member who has an article or announcement for the newsletter
information contact communications@bpwnashua.com
Be sure to read in this newsletter information regarding our Expo
coming this June. Booths and advertising are going fast, so act
quickly to reserve your space. We also have "free" tickets that
you can share with your best customers, friends and contacts so
they can enjoy the Expo without the $5 charge. Contact Sue@OrganizeNH.com,
or pam@inhotwaterteas.com
I look forward to seeing you at BUSINESS EXPO!
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
June 12
BUSINESS EXPO
Rivier College, The Dion Center, June 12th, 4-8 p.m.
July 17th
Cookout event
11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
The Holistic Self Care Center
12 Murphy Drive
Nashua, NH
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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
members for April 2008.
New Members
Brenda Hodgkiss, CPA
Madeline Hollins, Fresh Start Designs
We are looking for a member to help out at the Membership Table at
our Expo on June 12th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. If you would like more
information or are interested, please contact Julia Manlogon, 603-
888-3803.
The Membership Committee meets after the Thursday meetings. Please
see any of the members for more information. Julia Manlogon,
(Committee Chairperson membership@bpwnashua.com ), Madeline Hollins,
Paula, Kifer, Carolyn Madden and Gretchen Uhas.
Program Committee:
By Pam Richardson
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
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.
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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Broad Street Parkway Forum
Hosted by: The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce & the
Nashua Regional Planning Commission
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2008
Location: Court Street Theatre, Nashua
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Cost: Free
The City has just recently completed a 3-month study designed to
identify ways to reduce the cost of the project, should the Board of
Aldermen decide to move forward with approving and funding the
initiative. This study has resulted in two different proposed
options for the Parkway, each of which has a different design and a
different associated cost.
Our forum will present both of these options, outline their
differences and their associated costs, and present you an
opportunity to review the blueprints for each option and ask
questions directly of the experts who conducted the study. Mayor
Lozeau and several aldermen will also be available to provide their
feedback with those in attendance.
Please RSVP by calling 881-8333 or online at www.nashuachamber.com
for this free event!
You are invited to a Special Guest Breakfast...
State of the State Address featuring Governor John Lynch
Sponsored by: Oracle
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Location: Radisson Hotel Nashua (Exit 1)
11 Tara Blvd., Nashua
Time: 7:30am-9:00am
Cost: $20 members/$25 non-members
Please RSVP to the Chamber at 881-8333 or register online at
www.nashuachamber.com!
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Notes from the Secretary |
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The Greater Nashua BPW Board meeting will be on May 27th.
Discussion topics :
- Plans for the Chapter Expo on June 12th.
- 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.
- Program plans for the fall.
- Donations for Speaker Baskets
The board meeting will be held may be on May 27th 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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Looking forward to seeing you at June 12th EXPO! |
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