May 2006 CPWN Newsletter 11x17.indd

Enhancing the personal and professional growth of women in the Harford County area.
CPWN Member News
The Newsletter of the Chesapeake Professional Women’s Network, Inc.
Chesapeake Professional
Women’s Network, Inc.
May 2006
P. O. Box 1264
Abingdon, MD 21009-6264
Tel: 410-297-9722
Fax: 410-420-2749
Email:
cpwn@getbenchmark. com
Web: www.cpwnet.org
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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:
20th of the month
CPWN welcomes member
articles, news announcements, and non-profit event
announcements. Items will
be placed in the newsletter
as space permits.
Send all submissions to
cpwnnews@getbenchmark.
com or fax to 410-4202749. For information call
410-893-6779.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new members:
Sondra Starleper
Owner/President
JellyBean Printing
3203 Seiter Lane
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Phone: 410-557-8684
Fax: 410-557-7150
Web: None provided.
Email: jellybeanprinting@verizon.net
Type of Business: Printing, Promotional
Products
Caroline L.Thomey
Sales Consultant
Harford Business Ledger
10 Hays Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 410-838-4409
Fax: 410-838-2843
Email: cthomey@harfordledger.com
www.harfordledger.com
Type of Business: Media/Publications
Stephanie Noye
Independent Coordinator
Mary Kay Cosmetics
609 Wendellwood Drive
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 410-322-9186
Fax: None provided.
Email: ta.sn2@verizon.net
www.marykay.com/snoye
Type of Business: Beauty
Luisa Caiazzo-Nutter
Executive Director
SARC
2005 Colgate Circle
Forest Hill, MD 20602
Phone: 410-638-6755
Fax: None provided.
Email: None provided.
Web: None provided.
Type of Business: Non-Profit
Organization
Vicki Franz
President
Stone House Publications
1242 Paper Mill Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: 410-584-9960
Fax: 410-584-9166
Email: Vicki@stonehousepubs.com
www.mdarrive.com
Type of Business: Media
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Topical meeting
speakers on issues
pertaining to women
and business
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Special Events
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Meeting Sponsorship
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Monthly Newsletter
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Role Models and
Mentors
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CPWN Website
CPWN Sponsors:
Welcome New CPWN Members!
Vanessa DiDomenico
President
Expressions to Remember
P. O. Box 4082
Timonium, MD 21094-4082
Phone: 443-386-6671
Fax: 410-308-0226
Email: Vanessa@expressionstoremem
ber.com
www.expressionstoremember.com
Type of Business: Marketing
Monthly meetings to
network and promote
your business
Cathy Walsh
Mortgage Consultant
Sunset Mortgage Company, L.P.
6617 Golden Ring Road
Baltimore, MD 21237
Phone: 410-790-2841
Fax: 410-838-4325
Email: catherinewalsh@comcast.net
www.sunsetloancenter.com
Type of Business: Mortgage Lending
Kelly L. Simmons
Owner/Vice President
artsmiths
P. O. Box 766
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 443-617-0917
Fax: None provided.
Email: theartsmith@comcast.net
www.artsmiths.biz
Type of Business: Marketing
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Anna’s House
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Bridge to Success
Program
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Open Doors of
Harford County
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New Visions for
Women
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The Athena Award
May Meeting: Meet the Authors Night!!
Our May meeting will once again bring back CPWN’s
popular “Meet the Authors” Night!! This is a terrific
opportunity to visit with a variety of authors, learn
about their writing experiences, and plan to do some
terrific summer reading!
This year, CPWN will be featuring nine local Maryland
authors with many of them from right here in
Harford and Cecil Counties! The authors and their
prospective subjects include:
Bill Bates – Harford County History
C.C. Colee – Historical Romance
Margaret Meacham – Children’s Stories
Gyleen Fitzgerald – Children’s Stories
Marcia Talley – Mystery
Christine Tolbert & Connie Beims – Women’s History
Meet the Author’s Night!!
May Meeting Sponsor:
Cheryl Bricker, Bricker Realty
President’s Message
Marketing: Investing in Business
Growth!
Getting to Know...Patty Desiderio
Breast Cancer:
Before, During and After
Restaurant Review:
The Open Door Cafe’
It’s Camp Time!
Welcome New Members!
The authors will share their individual approaches
to writing and will talk about their books. Brief
presentations by each author will be followed by
questions from our
members. Books
will be available for
sale and the authors
will be happy to
personally sign your
purchases.
This year the Harford County Public Library will make
a presentation about the library’s resources and the
HCPL Summer Reading Program. Please join us!
May Meeting Sponsor: Cheryl Bricker
In This Issue:
Remember Mother’s Day!
Vonnie Crist – Mystery/Supernatural
Michael Olesker – Maryland Experiences
Cheryl Bricker
Cheryl Bricker formed
Bricker Realty in
December 2004 and since
then has enjoyed the
experience of a successful
Woman Entrepreneur.
experience in real estate to good use. She worked
with the bank until she became pregnant with her
daughter, Rachel, in 2001. When you get to know
Cheryl, you will understand why she could not stay
home. Her heart is to serve people. She went back
to real estate and Rachel went with her.
She was born on the
Texas/Louisiana border
and raised in the Rio
Grande Valley of Texas
(down in the “boot tip”
of Texas). In 1991, she
moved to San Antonio,
Texas where she became a
successful Realtor.
Cheryl has been serving the real estate community
since 2001. She is President-Elect of the Harford
County Women’s Council of Realtors, a member
of Family and Children Services of Harford County,
Founder of Harford Women’s Circle, member of the
Harford Chamber of Commerce, a member of the
Bel Air Downtown Alliance, a Past Matron of Harford
Chapter # 83 Order of the Eastern Star and a past
secretary and member of the Council of Residential
Specialists, an Accredited Buyers Representive, and
a Graduate of the Realtors Institute as well as the
Owner/Broker for Bricker Realty.
Serving on the governing board of Women’s Council
of Realtors, San Antonio Rookie of the Year, and
member of Council of Residential Specialists, she was
active in her real estate community. She attended the
University of Texas in San Antonio for three years,
majoring in science.
She moved to Maryland in 1995 and placed her real
estate license on referral until she became familiar
with the area. Homes in this area are very expensive
compared to the “wide open spaces” price of Texas.
She went to work at Bank of America and put her
Cheryl may be reached by calling 410-420-3080 or
by email at brickers1@comcast.net. Also visit www.
cherylbricker.com.
CPWN Member News
FY 2006
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Laura Henninger
Henninger & Henninger
laura@henningerslaw.com
Vice President
Lauren Thomas
Thomas Benefit Services
lauren@thomasbenefitservices.com
Treasurer
Sandra Glock
Gegorek & Vardavas Chartered
sglock@gvcpas.com
Secretary
Sharon Epple
Benchmark Administrative
Support Services, Inc.
cpwnnews@getbenchmark.com
Immediate Past President
Claudia Holman
Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal
Credit Union
cholman@apgfcu.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Ambassador & Membership
Kim Schmidt
Hess Hotels Group
kim-schmidt@hesshotels.com
Events & Meeting Speakers
Claudia Holman
Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal
Credit Union
cholman@apgfcu.com
and
Lorrie Schenning
Mercantile County Bank
lorrie.schenning@mercantile.com
A Word from Our President ... Laura Henninger
Happy Spring! I hope by now all of you have been able
to take time to enjoy the arrival of the pleasant weather.
No matter how stressed we get this time of year, there’s
nothing like a beautiful Spring day to raise the spirits!
CPWN’s April meeting boasted another record
attendance – 135 members and guests for a regular
monthly meeting. We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the
Wetlands Golf Course, and an informative presentation
from David Craig, Harford County Executive. Mr. Craig
gave us an update on Harford County, and provided us
with insight on the direction in which Harford County is
heading. The upcoming influx of jobs to Aberdeen Proving
Ground as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure
(“BRAC”) plan will have a significant impact on Harford
County’s future. As professional women, we are uniquely
Laura Henninger
poised to take advantage of the many opportunities which
will present themselves. If you would like more information
about BRAC, or about advertising your business to new residents of Harford County, check out
www.marylandready.com.
Tickets are now on sale for our 10th Anniversary Gala. The Gala will be held on Friday, June 13th
at the Maryland Golf and Country Club. Be sure to get your tickets early – this event is very
likely to sell out.
Our May meeting will be a Meet the Authors Night. This has been a popular event in the past.
Various local authors will be on hand to tell us about themselves and their writing. Books will
be available for sale, and a raffle will be held to benefit the Harford County Library. Hope to see
you there!
Laura
Remember Mother’s Day is
May 14th!
Fashion Show
To be announced.
Publicity
Renee McNally
HR Solutions, LLC
renee@hrsolutionsource.com
Newsletter
Daniele Fleischer
Lemarie Interieurs
pouliquen@aol.com
CPWN Member News
MARKETING: INVESTING IN BUSINESS GROWTH!
Without much hesitation, most of us would
agree that one of the most important
ingredients of a successful business is its
customers or clients. For that reason, the
CPWN newsletter has reached out to our
members that specialize in advertising and
marketing, and asked for some tips that work.
Before we divulge some effective trade
In addition to press releases, Dinah adds that
secrets, it is important to first begin this
thinking outside of the box is important, as
process with the right attitude. Paula
long and you “constrain your marketing to
Olhausen, President of Clique Creative
the frame of reference that you have created
explains, “You are not spending money on
for the business.”
marketing. You’re INVESTING
“You’re INVESTING
marketing dollars into your
marketing dollars into One overlying theme that all of
company to help it grow.”
your company
our CPWN marketing/advertising
Furthermore, Dinah Bertholdt,
to help it grow.”
President of artsmiths adds
members concluded with was
that “marketing is not just
that consulting with a firm, like
about promoting your company. It is also
Clique Creative, A. Bright Idea Advertising, or
about creating an image and building a
artsmiths, can be a great investment because
reputation.”
a marketing firm will help you determine the
most creative and cost effective ways to grow
Now that Paula and Dinah have shed
your business.
some light on two reasons that we market
in addition to the clichéd “to grow the
This article was written by Melissa Heller,
business,” how can one effectively market?
Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley. Information
Kathy Walsh, Senior Communications
for this article was contributed by Paula
Specialist at A. Bright Idea Advertising and
Olhausen, Clique Creative; Dinah Bertholdt,
Public Relations explains that a press release
artsmiths; and Kathy Walsh, A. Bright Idea
can be a very effective marketing tool. Kathy
Advertising.
suggests finding publications that distribute
Patty has been a proud member of CPWN for
two years. She grew up in New York (and still
has her accent to prove it) and married Basil
Desiderio in April 1978. They relocated from
Cleveland OH to Millersville MD in 1988. She
worked in Baltimore City for many years as a
secretary for a large food company. Patty and
Basil resided in Anne Arundel County until
1998. They relocated to south Florida for 3½
years and returned to Maryland in 2002 and
settled in Harford County.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
May 9, 2006
Vitali’s Restaurant
“Meet the Authors Night”
A Variety of Local Authors
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
June 16, 2006
CPWN 10th Anniversary Gala
Dinner Dance
Maryland Golf & Counry Club
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
July 11, 2006
Speaker: Dr. James LaCalle
President,
Harford Community College
Ripken Stadum
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
August 8, 2006
Networking Event!!
Clarion Hotel
(Formerly 4 Points Sheraton)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
September 12, 2006
Speaker: Kendel S. Ehrlich
First Lady of Maryland
Maryland Golf & Country Club
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Getting to Know...Patty Desiderio
Patty started her business, a corporate gift
service, in May of 2002. After 20 years as
a secretary she decided a change was in
order. Patty has always enjoyed two things
– shopping & giving gifts. The gifting business
has let her enjoy both of her passions. It
hasn’t been easy; it’s her third attempt at
this business and it looks like the third time
is a charm. Patty’s very passionate about
her business and likes being able to help her
clients with cost effective gifting solutions.
Website
Jennifer Lewis
Lewis Web Creations
jlewis@lewiswebcreations.com
to your target market and introducing your
self to their editors and creating a press
release. For those of us who might be timid,
Kathy concludes, “If you have a legitimately
newsworthy item, the press wants to know
about it, and it doesn’t matter to them
whether you’re issuing your first press
release or your 50th.”
CPWN Event Calendar
October 10, 2006
CPWN Annual Fashion Show
Richlin Ballroom
Patty attends conferences regularly to get
re-energized with new ideas for her business.
Patty loves to travel, has been to Europe, the
Orient and the Caribbean. In her spare time,
she enjoys reading, cooking (especially baking
Italian specialties) and visiting family in New
York, Florida, and California.
November 14, 2006
Speaker: Terri Broemm
The Bayou Restaurant
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
December 12, 2006
CPWN Holiday Party
Beechtree Golf Club
Patty belongs to various organizations, serves To get to know Patty better, contact
on a number of committees, volunteers in
her at 410-638-6918 or email her at
the community, raises funds for organizations PattyGiftBaskets@comcast.net.
and serves on the Advisory Board of Family &
Children’s Services.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW -- THE OPEN DOOR CAFE’
It is always fun to try new places to eat. We were not
disappointed when we decided to try this new restaurant – The
Open Door Café located in the Bel Air Town Center by the AAA
office. Just to make sure, I went back five times alone and with
others!
Whether you just stop in for a great cup of coffee [or a meal],
I liked the Cafe au lait (of course!). They offer a large choice of
fancy coffees and pastries, hot drinks (like hot steamed apple juice
and cinnamon topped with whipped cream) and cold drinks. But
this is just the beginning…
In the charming dining room painted to reflect a street scene
(one side of the room has life size lovely houses done in realistic
Trompe-l’oeil, the other shows a store front) when you sit at the
wrought iron tables and chairs you can relax and pretend you are
on vacation while you enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The Open Door Café offers something for every taste from
soups to salads to sandwiches to specials each day at lunch or
dinner. During one of our visits in the back room while we were
attending a meeting there, we sat next to a table of seven young
women (a bridal party) who were enjoying lunch. They told me
they loved the atmosphere and liked their sandwich and salads.
Fresh flowers are placed on each table and the well-dressed
waitresses are very pleasant and friendly.
Having had lunch several times there and trying several
sandwiches and quiches’, I decided to have dinner. I found that
at 6:00 p.m., there were several tables filled already. A group of
six senior citizens were enjoying each other’s company. Three
by Daniele Fleischer
people were finishing their meal. Several couples were involved
in romantic conversation and several single ladies were having an
early dinner after work. At the table next to mine, a couple was
complimenting the waitress on their soup. They told me they
were new in the area and they had had lunch there the week
before and decided to come back for dinner. They loved the
place!
At dinner time the hostess brings warm rolls and muffins in a
fabric-covered basket. Prices are varied from the soups, salads
and appetizers, starting at $2.25 for a cup of soup, to the filet
of beef at $22.00. The prices are moderate. You can try the
spaghetti Pomodoro for $10.00, which includes a garden salad
for $2.00 more, or you can add chicken or meatballs. The spinach
and sun dried tomato ravioli in creamy rose sauce with salad was
only $14.00. If you prefer, the teriyaki chicken with rice pilaf and
the vegetable of the day was only $14.00. Pineapple-stuffed pork
chops and bourbon pepper beef with garlic mashed potatoes
was $16.00. Other entres include short ribs for $18.00, shrimp
scampi for $16.00, and tarragon salmon for $17.00.
To tempt you, there is a revolving glass case displaying a large
choice of pastries, Chocolate Kahlua mousse cake, cheese cakes
of different flavors, a raspberry Linzer tart,Vaccaro’s cannoli (Little
Italy), coconut cake and many more. We think you will enjoy
this new and very convenient location. They accept major credit
cards. If you need a personal testimonial, ask Laura Henninger,
Sharon Epple, Marge Pearce and Renee McNally, all of whom have
had meetings there and enjoyed this new restaurant!
CPWN Member News
Breast Cancer: Before, During and After – By Melissa Barnickel, CPA, CSA
As many of you know I am a six-month breast cancer survivor. I
was diagnosed just prior to age 50. You just never know when
your health will change.
You can help prevent breast cancer by doing the
following:
• Eat well
• Exercise regularly
• Perform a monthly breast self-examination
• Maintain appropriate body weight
• Have a medical professional perform a
clinical breast examination every year after age
40, every three years prior to that age.
• Have a mammogram at age 40 and thereafter.
If there is family history of breast cancer
or other concerns, contact your doctor to
determine at what age to begin mammography.
location? Is there a medical plan in place? Does the staff
challenge strangers?
• A very good practical guide for persons going through
treatment is, Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast
It’s Camp Time!
Accreditations and Licensing: Make sure that the camp you select
for your child is an accredited camp. The American Camping
Association (ACA) has a high level of standards, and many camps
strive to maintain this level. Also, check the score that the camp
received on their health licensing.
Happy camping!
This article was contributed by Suzanne Green, Executive
Administrative Assistant,YMCA of Central Maryland, 410-8032025 or email suzannegreen@ymcamd.org.
Child/Counselor Ratios: How many counselors does the camp
require per number of children? Is your camper going to be well
supervised?
Activities: Does the camp offer a wide variety of activities
throughout the day? What is the camp’s inclement weather
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I am thankful that I purchased my long term care insurance in my
late 40’s when I was preferred. At this point, I am uninsurable,
if I were to apply. Two years subsequent to treatment ending, I
will be standard with some carriers, but also would have higher
premiums each year because older age and health history.
This article was contributed by Melissa Barnickel, CPA, CSA, Long Term
Care Insurance Specialist.
by Suzanne Green
Summer is just around the corner, and many camps are currently
holding registrations around the county. Camp is camp is camp,
right? WRONG! There are some things that you should be aware
of when selecting a camp for your child for the summer:
We all want our children to have a fun experience, but make
sure that you are getting all that is promised and promoted in
fees, brochures, and safety for your child this summer!
After Breast Cancer
It is never over. One must continue to be
monitored by an oncologist and surgeon and be
careful lifting with the arm of the mastectomy.
To have reconstruction or not is another choice
Melissa Barnickle, CPA, CSA
During Breast Cancer
survivors have available to them. Talk to other
survivors to see which doctor has the best
Having a strong faith and support system of family and friends is
results. Interview a couple referred plastic surgeons before
very beneficial. I truly value all the friendships I have in CPWN.
making your decision. Be prepared for a long wait for the more
The flowers, calls, emails, dinners, transportation and cards
prominent surgeons. I have a PowerPoint presentation from one
helped me stay connected during my recuperation from surgery
surgeon if anyone would like me to email it to them to share
and during chemotherapy. Thank you very much.
with a friend.
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If you are unsure of a camp and want more information,
request testimonials from parents that have attended the
camp in prior years. Or request copies of surveys or
accreditation scores.
• Continue with as much of your regular
activities as possible. I continued to educate
clients on long term care insurance that
were referred to be, however, I did eliminate
networking and volunteer activities. My energy
level and physical ability were limited on certain
days after treatment. I am back full strength and
have resumed all my activities that I did prior to
diagnosis.
Before Breast Cancer
• Cancer Support Groups – even if the survivor doesn’t
think she needs it (I was one of them), I recommend visiting
one or two different groups. Sharing of experiences and
recommendations on how to prevent side-effects was very
valuable to me. To prevent lymphedema, I wrapped my
mastectomy arm up in bandage two hours prior to flight, during
and two hours after flight. This will be an ongoing regimen.
It’s Camp Time!
Cancer Survivors. The author, Barbara Delinsky, donates all
proceeds to breast cancer research. For information, visit www.
barbaradelinsky.com/uplift/uplift.cfm.
policy? Is there a location for the children to go if it is raining,
storming, or too hot?
Fees: Are the fees that are publicized all inclusive or are there
hidden costs? Does the camp fee include before and after camp
child care? What are the before and after child care hours? Does
the camp include field trips or special activities that are planned
throughout the week? Does the camp include meals, or do you
have to provide your own?
Staff Certifications/Accreditations: Is the staff certified in CPR,
First Aid, bloodborne pathogens? Do they hold any other
certifications? (ACA or otherwise)
Safety Policies: How often is attendance checks performed? Is
there a visitor check-in process? Are emergency procedures
in place? Are medications in a safe
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delectable desserts and refreshments and a complimentary flower
for all mothers. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day!
All proceeds benefit the Harford Community College Foundation
Scholarship Fund. For tickets, please contact 410-836-4211.
Wedding Bells Ringing Again!!
Congratulations to Mary Ann Cochran who recently wed Dan
Bogarty and is now Mary Ann Bogarty. Best wishes to the
newlyweds!!
Help Needed for Debbie Betkey’s Brother
Bruce Camponeschi
The Paint & Powder Club, Inc.
Presents “Desperate Husbands of Wixted Lane”
May 4 – 6, 2006
The Paint & Powder Club, Inc. will give a performance of
“Desperate Husbands of Wixted Lane” at the Timonium Dinner
Theater on May 4th – 6th to benefit the YMCA Harford County
Family Branch and the Students Sharing Coalition, Inc. The
evening’s festivities include open bar, buffet dinner, show and
dancing. Tickets are $65.00 per person. For information or to
purchase tickets, please contact Marge Pearce at 410-272-3929.
“An Afternoon with Florence Henderson”
May 14, 2006
The Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. presents “An
Afternoon with Florence Henderson” on Mother’s Day, Sunday,
May 14, 3 PM, in the Amoss Center. Celebrate Mother’s Day with
TV’s favorite Mom! Enjoy an afternoon of singing, reminiscing
and a post-show reception with Ms. Henderson that will include
Recently Debbie Betkey’s brother, Bruce, sustained brain injuries
from a car accident and has been in the critical care unit at
University of Maryland Shock Trauma Hospital since February
20, 2006. The prognosis is uncertain. They do know he will be in
the hospital and rehabilitation for a very long time. The medical
expenses for such long-term care even with health insurance will
be monumental. Many friends and family have asked how they can
help. The Camponeschi family thanks you for all the prayers and
well wishes you have expressed for Bruce.
If you would like to make a contribution to help Bruce and his
family, a fund has been established in Bruce’s name to help with
the medical costs that are being incurred. Whatever you can
contribute will be greatly appreciated by the Camponeschi family.
Please make checks payable to Bruce Camponeschi Fund and mail
them to M&T Bank, 12 Office Street, Bel Air, MD 21014, Attn.:
Deborah Williams.
Slimming Down for Summer by Marge Pearce
With summer soon arriving, our thoughts are turning to the more
revealing summer fashions. Worried about all the bright colors
for spring and summer after hiding under black all winter? You
don’t have to dread showing more skin and wearing the new hot
brights if you know a few secrets for dressing slim.
Bright white is the hot fashion color this year. And lots of stripes
are in. The rule for stripes is vertical only for that slimming look.
Don’t wear white on the bottom. Team a great looking optic
white blouse or tee top with the slimming look of vertical striped
pants… short, long or in-between lengths. Just, remember…be
careful how you wear those stripes…vertical stripes only!
Here are a few “Summer Fashion Slimmers:”
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a bright colored vest
an updated white shirt
a feminine skirt
a current denim jacket
a bright colored flattering v-neck tee
dark colored comfy cropped pants
This article was contributed by Marge Pearce, Owner, A Polished Image,
410-272-3929, Email polishedyou@aol.com.
Look for pants, shorts etc. with a flat paneled front. Or choose
a multi-colored skirt in darker shades. You can wear patterns or
florals in the darker shades for a new slimmer look.
Tops too bare for you? Just look for cap sleeves with scoop or
v-necks for a more elongated slimming look. Use some bright
colors underneath an airy, flowing jacket-style shirt over top of
pants or skirts.
When using the bright colors you can try all one color… again to
create the illusion of tall and thin. By wearing only one color head
to toe without a break in line, the eye sees a thinner you!
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delectable desserts and refreshments and a complimentary flower
for all mothers. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day!
All proceeds benefit the Harford Community College Foundation
Scholarship Fund. For tickets, please contact 410-836-4211.
Wedding Bells Ringing Again!!
Congratulations to Mary Ann Cochran who recently wed Dan
Bogarty and is now Mary Ann Bogarty. Best wishes to the
newlyweds!!
Help Needed for Debbie Betkey’s Brother
Bruce Camponeschi
The Paint & Powder Club, Inc.
Presents “Desperate Husbands of Wixted Lane”
May 4 – 6, 2006
The Paint & Powder Club, Inc. will give a performance of
“Desperate Husbands of Wixted Lane” at the Timonium Dinner
Theater on May 4th – 6th to benefit the YMCA Harford County
Family Branch and the Students Sharing Coalition, Inc. The
evening’s festivities include open bar, buffet dinner, show and
dancing. Tickets are $65.00 per person. For information or to
purchase tickets, please contact Marge Pearce at 410-272-3929.
“An Afternoon with Florence Henderson”
May 14, 2006
The Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. presents “An
Afternoon with Florence Henderson” on Mother’s Day, Sunday,
May 14, 3 PM, in the Amoss Center. Celebrate Mother’s Day with
TV’s favorite Mom! Enjoy an afternoon of singing, reminiscing
and a post-show reception with Ms. Henderson that will include
Recently Debbie Betkey’s brother, Bruce, sustained brain injuries
from a car accident and has been in the critical care unit at
University of Maryland Shock Trauma Hospital since February
20, 2006. The prognosis is uncertain. They do know he will be in
the hospital and rehabilitation for a very long time. The medical
expenses for such long-term care even with health insurance will
be monumental. Many friends and family have asked how they can
help. The Camponeschi family thanks you for all the prayers and
well wishes you have expressed for Bruce.
If you would like to make a contribution to help Bruce and his
family, a fund has been established in Bruce’s name to help with
the medical costs that are being incurred. Whatever you can
contribute will be greatly appreciated by the Camponeschi family.
Please make checks payable to Bruce Camponeschi Fund and mail
them to M&T Bank, 12 Office Street, Bel Air, MD 21014, Attn.:
Deborah Williams.
Slimming Down for Summer by Marge Pearce
With summer soon arriving, our thoughts are turning to the more
revealing summer fashions. Worried about all the bright colors
for spring and summer after hiding under black all winter? You
don’t have to dread showing more skin and wearing the new hot
brights if you know a few secrets for dressing slim.
Bright white is the hot fashion color this year. And lots of stripes
are in. The rule for stripes is vertical only for that slimming look.
Don’t wear white on the bottom. Team a great looking optic
white blouse or tee top with the slimming look of vertical striped
pants… short, long or in-between lengths. Just, remember…be
careful how you wear those stripes…vertical stripes only!
Here are a few “Summer Fashion Slimmers:”
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a bright colored vest
an updated white shirt
a feminine skirt
a current denim jacket
a bright colored flattering v-neck tee
dark colored comfy cropped pants
This article was contributed by Marge Pearce, Owner, A Polished Image,
410-272-3929, Email polishedyou@aol.com.
Look for pants, shorts etc. with a flat paneled front. Or choose
a multi-colored skirt in darker shades. You can wear patterns or
florals in the darker shades for a new slimmer look.
Tops too bare for you? Just look for cap sleeves with scoop or
v-necks for a more elongated slimming look. Use some bright
colors underneath an airy, flowing jacket-style shirt over top of
pants or skirts.
When using the bright colors you can try all one color… again to
create the illusion of tall and thin. By wearing only one color head
to toe without a break in line, the eye sees a thinner you!
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CPWN Member News
RESTAURANT REVIEW -- THE OPEN DOOR CAFE’
It is always fun to try new places to eat. We were not
disappointed when we decided to try this new restaurant – The
Open Door Café located in the Bel Air Town Center by the AAA
office. Just to make sure, I went back five times alone and with
others!
Whether you just stop in for a great cup of coffee [or a meal],
I liked the Cafe au lait (of course!). They offer a large choice of
fancy coffees and pastries, hot drinks (like hot steamed apple juice
and cinnamon topped with whipped cream) and cold drinks. But
this is just the beginning…
In the charming dining room painted to reflect a street scene
(one side of the room has life size lovely houses done in realistic
Trompe-l’oeil, the other shows a store front) when you sit at the
wrought iron tables and chairs you can relax and pretend you are
on vacation while you enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The Open Door Café offers something for every taste from
soups to salads to sandwiches to specials each day at lunch or
dinner. During one of our visits in the back room while we were
attending a meeting there, we sat next to a table of seven young
women (a bridal party) who were enjoying lunch. They told me
they loved the atmosphere and liked their sandwich and salads.
Fresh flowers are placed on each table and the well-dressed
waitresses are very pleasant and friendly.
Having had lunch several times there and trying several
sandwiches and quiches’, I decided to have dinner. I found that
at 6:00 p.m., there were several tables filled already. A group of
six senior citizens were enjoying each other’s company. Three
by Daniele Fleischer
people were finishing their meal. Several couples were involved
in romantic conversation and several single ladies were having an
early dinner after work. At the table next to mine, a couple was
complimenting the waitress on their soup. They told me they
were new in the area and they had had lunch there the week
before and decided to come back for dinner. They loved the
place!
At dinner time the hostess brings warm rolls and muffins in a
fabric-covered basket. Prices are varied from the soups, salads
and appetizers, starting at $2.25 for a cup of soup, to the filet
of beef at $22.00. The prices are moderate. You can try the
spaghetti Pomodoro for $10.00, which includes a garden salad
for $2.00 more, or you can add chicken or meatballs. The spinach
and sun dried tomato ravioli in creamy rose sauce with salad was
only $14.00. If you prefer, the teriyaki chicken with rice pilaf and
the vegetable of the day was only $14.00. Pineapple-stuffed pork
chops and bourbon pepper beef with garlic mashed potatoes
was $16.00. Other entres include short ribs for $18.00, shrimp
scampi for $16.00, and tarragon salmon for $17.00.
To tempt you, there is a revolving glass case displaying a large
choice of pastries, Chocolate Kahlua mousse cake, cheese cakes
of different flavors, a raspberry Linzer tart,Vaccaro’s cannoli (Little
Italy), coconut cake and many more. We think you will enjoy
this new and very convenient location. They accept major credit
cards. If you need a personal testimonial, ask Laura Henninger,
Sharon Epple, Marge Pearce and Renee McNally, all of whom have
had meetings there and enjoyed this new restaurant!
CPWN Member News
Breast Cancer: Before, During and After – By Melissa Barnickel, CPA, CSA
As many of you know I am a six-month breast cancer survivor. I
was diagnosed just prior to age 50. You just never know when
your health will change.
You can help prevent breast cancer by doing the
following:
• Eat well
• Exercise regularly
• Perform a monthly breast self-examination
• Maintain appropriate body weight
• Have a medical professional perform a
clinical breast examination every year after age
40, every three years prior to that age.
• Have a mammogram at age 40 and thereafter.
If there is family history of breast cancer
or other concerns, contact your doctor to
determine at what age to begin mammography.
location? Is there a medical plan in place? Does the staff
challenge strangers?
• A very good practical guide for persons going through
treatment is, Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast
It’s Camp Time!
Accreditations and Licensing: Make sure that the camp you select
for your child is an accredited camp. The American Camping
Association (ACA) has a high level of standards, and many camps
strive to maintain this level. Also, check the score that the camp
received on their health licensing.
Happy camping!
This article was contributed by Suzanne Green, Executive
Administrative Assistant,YMCA of Central Maryland, 410-8032025 or email suzannegreen@ymcamd.org.
Child/Counselor Ratios: How many counselors does the camp
require per number of children? Is your camper going to be well
supervised?
Activities: Does the camp offer a wide variety of activities
throughout the day? What is the camp’s inclement weather
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I am thankful that I purchased my long term care insurance in my
late 40’s when I was preferred. At this point, I am uninsurable,
if I were to apply. Two years subsequent to treatment ending, I
will be standard with some carriers, but also would have higher
premiums each year because older age and health history.
This article was contributed by Melissa Barnickel, CPA, CSA, Long Term
Care Insurance Specialist.
by Suzanne Green
Summer is just around the corner, and many camps are currently
holding registrations around the county. Camp is camp is camp,
right? WRONG! There are some things that you should be aware
of when selecting a camp for your child for the summer:
We all want our children to have a fun experience, but make
sure that you are getting all that is promised and promoted in
fees, brochures, and safety for your child this summer!
After Breast Cancer
It is never over. One must continue to be
monitored by an oncologist and surgeon and be
careful lifting with the arm of the mastectomy.
To have reconstruction or not is another choice
Melissa Barnickle, CPA, CSA
During Breast Cancer
survivors have available to them. Talk to other
survivors to see which doctor has the best
Having a strong faith and support system of family and friends is
results. Interview a couple referred plastic surgeons before
very beneficial. I truly value all the friendships I have in CPWN.
making your decision. Be prepared for a long wait for the more
The flowers, calls, emails, dinners, transportation and cards
prominent surgeons. I have a PowerPoint presentation from one
helped me stay connected during my recuperation from surgery
surgeon if anyone would like me to email it to them to share
and during chemotherapy. Thank you very much.
with a friend.
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If you are unsure of a camp and want more information,
request testimonials from parents that have attended the
camp in prior years. Or request copies of surveys or
accreditation scores.
• Continue with as much of your regular
activities as possible. I continued to educate
clients on long term care insurance that
were referred to be, however, I did eliminate
networking and volunteer activities. My energy
level and physical ability were limited on certain
days after treatment. I am back full strength and
have resumed all my activities that I did prior to
diagnosis.
Before Breast Cancer
• Cancer Support Groups – even if the survivor doesn’t
think she needs it (I was one of them), I recommend visiting
one or two different groups. Sharing of experiences and
recommendations on how to prevent side-effects was very
valuable to me. To prevent lymphedema, I wrapped my
mastectomy arm up in bandage two hours prior to flight, during
and two hours after flight. This will be an ongoing regimen.
It’s Camp Time!
Cancer Survivors. The author, Barbara Delinsky, donates all
proceeds to breast cancer research. For information, visit www.
barbaradelinsky.com/uplift/uplift.cfm.
policy? Is there a location for the children to go if it is raining,
storming, or too hot?
Fees: Are the fees that are publicized all inclusive or are there
hidden costs? Does the camp fee include before and after camp
child care? What are the before and after child care hours? Does
the camp include field trips or special activities that are planned
throughout the week? Does the camp include meals, or do you
have to provide your own?
Staff Certifications/Accreditations: Is the staff certified in CPR,
First Aid, bloodborne pathogens? Do they hold any other
certifications? (ACA or otherwise)
Safety Policies: How often is attendance checks performed? Is
there a visitor check-in process? Are emergency procedures
in place? Are medications in a safe
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CPWN Member News
FY 2006
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Laura Henninger
Henninger & Henninger
laura@henningerslaw.com
Vice President
Lauren Thomas
Thomas Benefit Services
lauren@thomasbenefitservices.com
Treasurer
Sandra Glock
Gegorek & Vardavas Chartered
sglock@gvcpas.com
Secretary
Sharon Epple
Benchmark Administrative
Support Services, Inc.
cpwnnews@getbenchmark.com
Immediate Past President
Claudia Holman
Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal
Credit Union
cholman@apgfcu.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Ambassador & Membership
Kim Schmidt
Hess Hotels Group
kim-schmidt@hesshotels.com
Events & Meeting Speakers
Claudia Holman
Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal
Credit Union
cholman@apgfcu.com
and
Lorrie Schenning
Mercantile County Bank
lorrie.schenning@mercantile.com
A Word from Our President ... Laura Henninger
Happy Spring! I hope by now all of you have been able
to take time to enjoy the arrival of the pleasant weather.
No matter how stressed we get this time of year, there’s
nothing like a beautiful Spring day to raise the spirits!
CPWN’s April meeting boasted another record
attendance – 135 members and guests for a regular
monthly meeting. We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the
Wetlands Golf Course, and an informative presentation
from David Craig, Harford County Executive. Mr. Craig
gave us an update on Harford County, and provided us
with insight on the direction in which Harford County is
heading. The upcoming influx of jobs to Aberdeen Proving
Ground as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure
(“BRAC”) plan will have a significant impact on Harford
County’s future. As professional women, we are uniquely
Laura Henninger
poised to take advantage of the many opportunities which
will present themselves. If you would like more information
about BRAC, or about advertising your business to new residents of Harford County, check out
www.marylandready.com.
Tickets are now on sale for our 10th Anniversary Gala. The Gala will be held on Friday, June 13th
at the Maryland Golf and Country Club. Be sure to get your tickets early – this event is very
likely to sell out.
Our May meeting will be a Meet the Authors Night. This has been a popular event in the past.
Various local authors will be on hand to tell us about themselves and their writing. Books will
be available for sale, and a raffle will be held to benefit the Harford County Library. Hope to see
you there!
Laura
Remember Mother’s Day is
May 14th!
Fashion Show
To be announced.
Publicity
Renee McNally
HR Solutions, LLC
renee@hrsolutionsource.com
Newsletter
Daniele Fleischer
Lemarie Interieurs
pouliquen@aol.com
CPWN Member News
MARKETING: INVESTING IN BUSINESS GROWTH!
Without much hesitation, most of us would
agree that one of the most important
ingredients of a successful business is its
customers or clients. For that reason, the
CPWN newsletter has reached out to our
members that specialize in advertising and
marketing, and asked for some tips that work.
Before we divulge some effective trade
In addition to press releases, Dinah adds that
secrets, it is important to first begin this
thinking outside of the box is important, as
process with the right attitude. Paula
long and you “constrain your marketing to
Olhausen, President of Clique Creative
the frame of reference that you have created
explains, “You are not spending money on
for the business.”
marketing. You’re INVESTING
“You’re INVESTING
marketing dollars into your
marketing dollars into One overlying theme that all of
company to help it grow.”
your company
our CPWN marketing/advertising
Furthermore, Dinah Bertholdt,
to help it grow.”
President of artsmiths adds
members concluded with was
that “marketing is not just
that consulting with a firm, like
about promoting your company. It is also
Clique Creative, A. Bright Idea Advertising, or
about creating an image and building a
artsmiths, can be a great investment because
reputation.”
a marketing firm will help you determine the
most creative and cost effective ways to grow
Now that Paula and Dinah have shed
your business.
some light on two reasons that we market
in addition to the clichéd “to grow the
This article was written by Melissa Heller,
business,” how can one effectively market?
Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley. Information
Kathy Walsh, Senior Communications
for this article was contributed by Paula
Specialist at A. Bright Idea Advertising and
Olhausen, Clique Creative; Dinah Bertholdt,
Public Relations explains that a press release
artsmiths; and Kathy Walsh, A. Bright Idea
can be a very effective marketing tool. Kathy
Advertising.
suggests finding publications that distribute
Patty has been a proud member of CPWN for
two years. She grew up in New York (and still
has her accent to prove it) and married Basil
Desiderio in April 1978. They relocated from
Cleveland OH to Millersville MD in 1988. She
worked in Baltimore City for many years as a
secretary for a large food company. Patty and
Basil resided in Anne Arundel County until
1998. They relocated to south Florida for 3½
years and returned to Maryland in 2002 and
settled in Harford County.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
May 9, 2006
Vitali’s Restaurant
“Meet the Authors Night”
A Variety of Local Authors
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
June 16, 2006
CPWN 10th Anniversary Gala
Dinner Dance
Maryland Golf & Counry Club
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
July 11, 2006
Speaker: Dr. James LaCalle
President,
Harford Community College
Ripken Stadum
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
August 8, 2006
Networking Event!!
Clarion Hotel
(Formerly 4 Points Sheraton)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
September 12, 2006
Speaker: Kendel S. Ehrlich
First Lady of Maryland
Maryland Golf & Country Club
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Getting to Know...Patty Desiderio
Patty started her business, a corporate gift
service, in May of 2002. After 20 years as
a secretary she decided a change was in
order. Patty has always enjoyed two things
– shopping & giving gifts. The gifting business
has let her enjoy both of her passions. It
hasn’t been easy; it’s her third attempt at
this business and it looks like the third time
is a charm. Patty’s very passionate about
her business and likes being able to help her
clients with cost effective gifting solutions.
Website
Jennifer Lewis
Lewis Web Creations
jlewis@lewiswebcreations.com
to your target market and introducing your
self to their editors and creating a press
release. For those of us who might be timid,
Kathy concludes, “If you have a legitimately
newsworthy item, the press wants to know
about it, and it doesn’t matter to them
whether you’re issuing your first press
release or your 50th.”
CPWN Event Calendar
October 10, 2006
CPWN Annual Fashion Show
Richlin Ballroom
Patty attends conferences regularly to get
re-energized with new ideas for her business.
Patty loves to travel, has been to Europe, the
Orient and the Caribbean. In her spare time,
she enjoys reading, cooking (especially baking
Italian specialties) and visiting family in New
York, Florida, and California.
November 14, 2006
Speaker: Terri Broemm
The Bayou Restaurant
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
December 12, 2006
CPWN Holiday Party
Beechtree Golf Club
Patty belongs to various organizations, serves To get to know Patty better, contact
on a number of committees, volunteers in
her at 410-638-6918 or email her at
the community, raises funds for organizations PattyGiftBaskets@comcast.net.
and serves on the Advisory Board of Family &
Children’s Services.
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Enhancing the personal and professional growth of women in the Harford County area.
CPWN Member News
The Newsletter of the Chesapeake Professional Women’s Network, Inc.
Chesapeake Professional
Women’s Network, Inc.
May 2006
P. O. Box 1264
Abingdon, MD 21009-6264
Tel: 410-297-9722
Fax: 410-420-2749
Email:
cpwn@getbenchmark. com
Web: www.cpwnet.org
CPWN
Member Benefits:
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NEW MEMBERS
ALWAYS
WELCOME!
GENERAL
INFORMATION
MEETING RESERVATIONS:
Tel: 410-297-9722
Fax: 410-420-2749
Email:
cpwn@getbenchmark.com
On-line: www.cpwnet.org
MEMBERSHIP DUES:
$60 Per Year
MEETING SPONSORSHIP:
$40 plus Door Prize
BUSINESS CARD ADS:
3 Consecutive Months - $45
1 Year - $150
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:
20th of the month
CPWN welcomes member
articles, news announcements, and non-profit event
announcements. Items will
be placed in the newsletter
as space permits.
Send all submissions to
cpwnnews@getbenchmark.
com or fax to 410-4202749. For information call
410-893-6779.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new members:
Sondra Starleper
Owner/President
JellyBean Printing
3203 Seiter Lane
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Phone: 410-557-8684
Fax: 410-557-7150
Web: None provided.
Email: jellybeanprinting@verizon.net
Type of Business: Printing, Promotional
Products
Caroline L.Thomey
Sales Consultant
Harford Business Ledger
10 Hays Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 410-838-4409
Fax: 410-838-2843
Email: cthomey@harfordledger.com
www.harfordledger.com
Type of Business: Media/Publications
Stephanie Noye
Independent Coordinator
Mary Kay Cosmetics
609 Wendellwood Drive
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 410-322-9186
Fax: None provided.
Email: ta.sn2@verizon.net
www.marykay.com/snoye
Type of Business: Beauty
Luisa Caiazzo-Nutter
Executive Director
SARC
2005 Colgate Circle
Forest Hill, MD 20602
Phone: 410-638-6755
Fax: None provided.
Email: None provided.
Web: None provided.
Type of Business: Non-Profit
Organization
Vicki Franz
President
Stone House Publications
1242 Paper Mill Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: 410-584-9960
Fax: 410-584-9166
Email: Vicki@stonehousepubs.com
www.mdarrive.com
Type of Business: Media
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Topical meeting
speakers on issues
pertaining to women
and business
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Special Events
•
Meeting Sponsorship
•
Monthly Newsletter
•
Role Models and
Mentors
•
CPWN Website
CPWN Sponsors:
Welcome New CPWN Members!
Vanessa DiDomenico
President
Expressions to Remember
P. O. Box 4082
Timonium, MD 21094-4082
Phone: 443-386-6671
Fax: 410-308-0226
Email: Vanessa@expressionstoremem
ber.com
www.expressionstoremember.com
Type of Business: Marketing
Monthly meetings to
network and promote
your business
Cathy Walsh
Mortgage Consultant
Sunset Mortgage Company, L.P.
6617 Golden Ring Road
Baltimore, MD 21237
Phone: 410-790-2841
Fax: 410-838-4325
Email: catherinewalsh@comcast.net
www.sunsetloancenter.com
Type of Business: Mortgage Lending
Kelly L. Simmons
Owner/Vice President
artsmiths
P. O. Box 766
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 443-617-0917
Fax: None provided.
Email: theartsmith@comcast.net
www.artsmiths.biz
Type of Business: Marketing
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Anna’s House
•
Bridge to Success
Program
•
Open Doors of
Harford County
•
New Visions for
Women
•
The Athena Award
May Meeting: Meet the Authors Night!!
Our May meeting will once again bring back CPWN’s
popular “Meet the Authors” Night!! This is a terrific
opportunity to visit with a variety of authors, learn
about their writing experiences, and plan to do some
terrific summer reading!
This year, CPWN will be featuring nine local Maryland
authors with many of them from right here in
Harford and Cecil Counties! The authors and their
prospective subjects include:
Bill Bates – Harford County History
C.C. Colee – Historical Romance
Margaret Meacham – Children’s Stories
Gyleen Fitzgerald – Children’s Stories
Marcia Talley – Mystery
Christine Tolbert & Connie Beims – Women’s History
Meet the Author’s Night!!
May Meeting Sponsor:
Cheryl Bricker, Bricker Realty
President’s Message
Marketing: Investing in Business
Growth!
Getting to Know...Patty Desiderio
Breast Cancer:
Before, During and After
Restaurant Review:
The Open Door Cafe’
It’s Camp Time!
Welcome New Members!
The authors will share their individual approaches
to writing and will talk about their books. Brief
presentations by each author will be followed by
questions from our
members. Books
will be available for
sale and the authors
will be happy to
personally sign your
purchases.
This year the Harford County Public Library will make
a presentation about the library’s resources and the
HCPL Summer Reading Program. Please join us!
May Meeting Sponsor: Cheryl Bricker
In This Issue:
Remember Mother’s Day!
Vonnie Crist – Mystery/Supernatural
Michael Olesker – Maryland Experiences
Cheryl Bricker
Cheryl Bricker formed
Bricker Realty in
December 2004 and since
then has enjoyed the
experience of a successful
Woman Entrepreneur.
experience in real estate to good use. She worked
with the bank until she became pregnant with her
daughter, Rachel, in 2001. When you get to know
Cheryl, you will understand why she could not stay
home. Her heart is to serve people. She went back
to real estate and Rachel went with her.
She was born on the
Texas/Louisiana border
and raised in the Rio
Grande Valley of Texas
(down in the “boot tip”
of Texas). In 1991, she
moved to San Antonio,
Texas where she became a
successful Realtor.
Cheryl has been serving the real estate community
since 2001. She is President-Elect of the Harford
County Women’s Council of Realtors, a member
of Family and Children Services of Harford County,
Founder of Harford Women’s Circle, member of the
Harford Chamber of Commerce, a member of the
Bel Air Downtown Alliance, a Past Matron of Harford
Chapter # 83 Order of the Eastern Star and a past
secretary and member of the Council of Residential
Specialists, an Accredited Buyers Representive, and
a Graduate of the Realtors Institute as well as the
Owner/Broker for Bricker Realty.
Serving on the governing board of Women’s Council
of Realtors, San Antonio Rookie of the Year, and
member of Council of Residential Specialists, she was
active in her real estate community. She attended the
University of Texas in San Antonio for three years,
majoring in science.
She moved to Maryland in 1995 and placed her real
estate license on referral until she became familiar
with the area. Homes in this area are very expensive
compared to the “wide open spaces” price of Texas.
She went to work at Bank of America and put her
Cheryl may be reached by calling 410-420-3080 or
by email at brickers1@comcast.net. Also visit www.
cherylbricker.com.
Chesapeake Professional Women’s Network, Inc.
July 2006 Meeting
Tuesday,
July 11, 2006
11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Speaker:
Dr. James LaCalle
President,
Harford Community College
Ripken Stadium
873 Long Drive
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410-297-9292
Meeting Sponsor:
Members $ 20.00
Non-Members $25.00
Joyce Flatau
Parris Castoro Eye
Care Center
620 Boulton Street
Bel Air, MD
410-893-0480
Register by Noon, July 7th
Call 410-297-9722,
Email: cpwn@getbenchmark.com,
or register on-line at cpwnet.org.
Advance reservations are required for all CPWN meeting events and must be received by 12:00 Noon the Friday
before the meeting. We regret that meeting accommodations will not allow us to accept walk-ins and reservations
received after the reservation deadline.
CPWN July 2006 Meeting Reservation Form
Mail form and payment to: CPWN, P.O. Box 1264, Abingdon, MD 21009
Yes, I would like to attend on July 11th
$20.00 Members/$25.00 Non-members
Payment Enclosed $___________ Ck.#_____________ (Make check payable to CPWN.)
Vegetarian meal requested _______________
Member Name_________________________________________________________________________
Company_____________________________________________________________________________________
Guest Name(s)_________________________________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION DUE BY NOON, July 7, 2006.
Please provide 24-hour notice of cancellation to avoid being billed for your reservation.