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September Meeting and AGM

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It’s the first meeting of the 2019-2020 year! And it's our Annual General Meeting (See the June notification about the AGM here as a PDF.)

The Oceanside Women's Business Network has existed for over 25 years. That is a testament to the many women who have participated as members over all those years. 

Be sure to attend the September meeting to reconnect with other members and to vote in the next Board of Directors. And to help shape the next year, consider putting your name forward for a role on the Board. 

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This event is sure to jump-start you and your goals for the fall season!

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Part 1: Discover your own mental toughness and winning mindset, as Leah shares her personal journeys of adventure and overcoming harrowing obstacles.Leah's stories are captivating and her message is quite powerful.

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Part 2: Discover strategies and an awareness mindset that will re-ignite your belief in your own power as Leah leads a Krav Maga* self-defense session. Dress appropriately for this 1-hour activity. (i.e. clothing and footwear you can move in)
* Suitable for all fitness levels. 

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Light refreshments will be served.

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Tickets: $49

Purchase your ticket by September 7 be entered to win
a Cowichan Valley Gourmet Wine Tour
with
Always There Limousine Services
(a $600 value)

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With special thanks to our event sponsors

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Power of the Inbox

Email marketing is and continues to be one of the most effective forms of digital marketing for a small business or organization. Robyn Quinn will cover the best practices and trends as well as how to design an email to get results!

About Robyn Quinn

President of Big Bang Communications and Chair of Island Women in Science and Technology (iWIST), Robyn is a dynamic communications professional with 20 years experience working in military, technology, government, not-for-profit, association and transportation sectors.  She developed and delivered award winning public relations and marketing campaigns from coast to coast and is passionate about supporting the growth of women in leadership roles.   Volunteer Victoria recognized her commitment to IWIST with a Leadership Award in 2018 presented by the Lt Governor.

A graduate of Royal Roads University (MA Professional Communications) Robyn is a long time accredited member of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS). She was CPRS National President 2004/05.

In 2013 and in 2015 Robyn was nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.

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Wise Woman Quotes

Born and educated in New Zealand, Dr. Valerie Gunn enjoyed a rewarding career as an optometrist for over 34 years when she immigrated to Canada. Her success in a male-dominated profession saw her as a business owner in practices in Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

The medical qualifications were different when she arrived here, so she upgraded her degree at the University of Houston, attaining a North American designation. That enabled her to purchase business partnerships, where she supported male counterparts, and over 25 mostly female staff.

Valerie and her husband of 42 years, lovingly raised a son. And, although she is now retired as a doctor, she is still learning and experiencing new things. She continues to be active as a volunteer, and is the current president of the Canadian Federation of University Women.

Joan LeMoine

Joan LeMoine is known locally as the Super Volunteer, tirelessly giving her time and talents to causes that have made Parksville a better place. Instrumental in driving the creation of the Parksville Beach Festival Society, she has served several years on the Board and 15 years as volunteer coordinator to help grow BeachFest to over 130K visitors each year, putting Parksville on the international map.

For the past 7 years, Joan has helped to raise over $40K for Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. By getting pledges for shaving her head, along with others, they helped cancer-inflicted kids attend Camp Goodtimes, to help raise their spirits.

Joan has received numerous awards for her exceptional long-term service, acts of selflessness, and contributions to community life.  They include the Medal of Good Citizenship from the BC Government in 2016, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013. Parksville is a better place because of Joan LeMoine.

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Using Social Media to Market your Business – the Times They are a-Changin'!

Brenda Burch, President of Social Media is not Simple, will explore the latest developments with the leading social networks – Facebook and Instagram – and how they should collaborate.  She'll also share her viewpoint on the future of social media.

About Brenda Burch

Brenda provides social media consulting services and recruitment services to the Cowichan Valley Business community including social media marketing, training, coaching, plan development and community management.

She takes pride in her Cowichan community network and provide her expertise across the Cowichan Valley and Vancouver Island.

Her lifelong professional strengths have been recruiting, training, marketing and new business development, primarily in the retail and hospitality industries. She has owned a retail recruitment search firm and launched Canada's first retail-focused job board. She continues to provide seasoned and focused recruitment services at the Senior Managerial to Executive level in Canada.

Brenda Burch, President

Social Media is not Simple

Website: www.socialmediaisnotsimple.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/socialmediaisnotsimple/

What if? And other questions to drive your business forward.

We’re thrilled to have Paul Abra, Certified Executive Coach, join us on February 19th.

Paul is the Founder and Lead Coach at Motivated Coaching where their mission is to “inspire and motivate individuals to fulfill their dreams in their businesses, in their careers and in themselves.”

In his talk, Paul will provide some examples from his experience as an Executive Coach and business owner to demonstrate the importance of asking questions of yourself and others who work in your business and, more importantly, asking the right questions.

Whether they are questions to drive your business forward or questions to foster growth of your staff and colleagues, the way we ask questions can push us forward or hold us back. Questions give us other perspectives, may shift our thinking, and propel us to greater heights.

During the presentation, you will see examples of questions that may be incorporated into your business day to give you more focus.

About Paul

Paul Abra is a Certified Executive Coach with his Graduate Certificate of Executive Coaching (Royal Roads University).

Through Motivated Coaching, Paul enjoys coaching business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs who have a passion to make a difference in their business and professional life. He presents workshops with a business focus.

Paul has his B.A., B.Ed. and M.Ed.and was a teacher and Educational Administrator prior to owning and publishing of Island Parent Magazine. He is currently co-President of Blue Beetle Books, publisher of online eNewsletters, workshops and books.

Paul is married with two adult children and one grandchild and resides in Victoria, BC.

Paul Abra
Motivated Coaching
Phone: 250-216-2599
Email: paul@motivatedcoaching.ca

The Power of the Purse: 2nd Annual Purses for Haven Society

At our February 19th meeting, we will be collecting new or gently used purses for Parksville – Qualicum Beach Haven House. Consider including items such as toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, feminine hygiene items, etc., small things that are appreciated by women who’ve fled violence. When women and their children flee violence they do so quickly, sometimes in the middle of the night with little more than the clothes they were wearing.

Haven Society promotes the integrity and safety of women, children, youth and families and the development of a respectful and healthy  community. The Parksville-Qualicum Beach Haven House provides temporary shelter to support women and children who have experienced violence and are seeking safety while exploring their options in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose, Errington, Coombs, Whiskey Creek, Qualicum Bay and Bowser.

Will being “switched on” improve your professional life?

Women’s health expert, Lisa Leger, from Parksville Pharmasave says Yes! Yes! Yes! Join us for a frank discussion which will focus on natural solutions to difficulties related to health issues that surface regularly for women including menopause, period problems, and more.

Find out how being a healthy, well-informed woman can increase your overall vitality, make you more dynamic in business, and increase your success in all aspects of life. Let’s talk about how taking charge of your life means taking charge of your body as well.

About Lisa Leger

Lisa Leger is the Natural Health Consultant at Parksville Pharmasave and voice of the Live Well Moments on The Beach radio.

She has a private practice as a holistic health educator focusing on fertility awareness and natural women’s health and is on the faculty at Justisse International, an online college that teaches other practitioners how to counsel women on natural health and happiness.

'Tis the season to celebrate!

The more the merrier!
Bring a guest -- your spouse/significant other, a friend or family member.

Enjoy a special buffet dinner, dance music, and plenty of fun and frivolity!

A Time for Giving
In lieu of a holiday gift exchange, we invite you to bring non-perishable food items for the Parksville Food Bank.

Alternatively, any time in December, you can bring food bank donations to the Parksville Community Centre's Festival of Trees. Of course, we hope you'll vote for OWBN's decorated tree while you're there!