2007 – October

October 2007
President’s Message
It was wonderful to see so many new faces last
month as we launched another very exciting
season. I hope you found Diana Birrell’s story
as inspirational and moving as I did. It is
truly a homegrown Peterborough movement
that is inspiring hope for families across this
country.
Please look for the September issue of the
Business Advantage Magazine. This month
features Women in Business and the
Women’s Business Network. This is the sixth
consecutive year your Board will be featured
on the cover of the magazine.
Our Christmas event, being held at The
Parkway Centre, is well on its way to meeting
this year’s fundraising goal of $25,000. Your
Social Directors have initiated a monthly draw
for those who bring in their auction items
early. September’s winner of a WBN mug and
portfolio is Sue Hosang of Weekenders. Please
remember to use the membership directory
for ideas of what to contribute.
Our next meeting will be held on October
3rd. Remember to RSVP promptly to your
board member when she contacts you. Our
confirmation numbers must be in by the
Friday prior to the event. Guest registration
is accepted through the website. Don’t forget,
we now accept VISA, MasterCard and American
Express!!
As we head into the fall season, enjoy the
warm days, cool evenings and Mother Nature’s
changing landscape.
October 3rd, 2007
Robin Dines:
The Hillcrest - A Valenova Inn & Spa
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obin believes strongly in the difference that wellness
can make in one’s life. She is a certified Stress and
Wellness Consultant who uses her skills to assist
others in changing their lives via finding a healthy
balance. Presently, as the owner of The Hillcrest Inn
and spa in Port Hope, Robin will share her values of
“strength through wellness” with the women of WBN.
Robin will talk about how to recognize when stress is
having an impact on your body and mind. Learn how
to understand your ‘satisfiers’ so you can decide
how to encourage ‘good’ stress and how to deal with
the ‘bad’ stress. It will take years off your body age!
In 2004, she closed the corporate chapter of her life
- leaving a 22-year executive career in the financial
industry. In a bold leap of faith, she acquired The
Hillcrest Inn and Spa in Port Hope, formerly a part
of the Ste. Anne’s / Haldimand Hills Spa Village. This
provided her with a venue to implement some of her
most cherished values. Her new company, Valenova
Enterprises, embraces the concept of strength
through wellness and models excellence in a truly
unique way.
Colleen Hoggarth
Find out more about Robin Dines and Hillcrest Valenova www.thehillcrest.ca
WBN Web Site Tips & Tricks
165 Edinburgh St.
Peterborough K9H 3E3
741-1480
• Specializing in Custom Jewellery
• Finished Jewellery for you to Peruse
• Jewellery Repairs and Appraisals
www.kimwinterjewellery.ca
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To help you learn to navigate our new, private members-only area of our website,
here are a few tips to help you.
• Once your application has been approved, you will be sent an email
confirmation with your user name and password. Your username will
always be the email address you applied with.
• To log in, go to www.womensbusinessnetwork.net and click on the
“Member Login” link (Hint: It’s above the Join or Renew button.)
• You will be presented with a form where you can type in your email
address and the password you were sent in your application
confirmation. Then press the “Login” button.
• If you’ve forgotten, deleted, or misplaced your password, simply enter
your email address in the next box under “Forgot Your Password?” and
then press “Submit”.
• Once you’ve logged in you will see a welcome page where you can choose
from the private pages within the site. You can also still navigate the
“public” side of the side from the horizontal menu across the upper banner.
• To view other members’ information, click on the “Membership Directory”
link. You can then either view companies alphabetically or search for a
member or business.
• To review or edit your contact information, click on the link “Review Your
Contact Info”. If you’ve made any changes, be sure to click the “Submit”
button to make them stick.
• To review or edit your profile or to upload your photo, click on the link
“Update Your Profile”. Photos should be no bigger than 3” wide to start
and will be resized by the computer upon uploading. Don’t forget to hit
“Submit” to make the changes stick.
• If you haven’t been to our new Bulletin Board (BB) area yet, be sure to
check it out too by clicking on the “Bulletin Board” link. This will open a
new page in your browser where you can view announcements, post
member-to-member news, and place for-sale ads. To begin using the
BB the first time, you will need to register on the BB itself with a user
name and password. From then on, just log in and use the forums to your
heart’s content!
October Menu
• Rolls and butter
• Roasted red pepper soup
• Pork tenderloin & applesauce with pesto mashed potatoes & vegetables
• Veg meal is Curried vegetables over rice
• Wacky apple pie
• Coffee and tea
When you respond in regards to your attendance, please let us know if you would
like a vegetarian meal, regular meal or if you have any allergies. Please note that
if you have an allergy, we will need to know how severe your allergy is.
September & October Birthdays
Peggy Bell-Smith
Kim Belfry
Karen Maki
Christine Bailey
Denise Darling
Rita Dillio
September 20
September 24
September 25
September 27
September 27
September 28
WBN Crossroads
WBN Crossroads Early Bird Givers! Total over $1800.00 so far!!
September 5th Meeting and MicroAge up until 6pm Sept 6th
A huge thank you from Margaret and Amy to all who donated early to the
Crossroads Auction. As of last night under the 21 hour rule we have received
over $1800.00 in donated gifts from 12 WBN members.
1. Wanda Clancy “ Party Lite Consultant” - Snowman tea light lamp and a dozen
tea lights - Value $45.95
2. Kim Appleton “Emmatt Digital” - Fine fruit preserves, 2 decorator dolls and
puzzles - Value $100.00
3. Laurie Jewel “Wearable Art Designer Jewellery”- multi-coloured metal candle
wall scones - Value $50.00
4. Emily Vassiliadis “Shish-Kabob Hut” - Dinner for 8 and two $50.00 gift
certificates - Value $500.00
5. Anne Marie Maly “Bruce Maly Plumbing and Drain Services” - leather bath set
- Value $50.00
6. Margaret Jackson “Pharmanex” - 3 ion cleanses and a month’s supply of
vitamins and minerals - Value $195.00
174A Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ont, K9J 2T8
www.justtoys.ca
Phone: 705.750.0859
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Toys, Board Games, Puzzles, Arts and Crafts
Robotic, After School and Weekend Programs
Birthday Parties and Children’s Gift Registry
Day Care Supplies
trillium services
mental health programs
Jennifer Robertson
Program Manager
7. Susan Fisher “Fluid Studio and Gallery” - commission for encaustic painting
18X12 approx size - Value $600.00
Tel: 705-930-2095
trilliumservices@nexicom.net
8. Amy Simpson “MicroAge” - Beer Store gift certificate - Value $50.00
- The Body Shop – Coconut Gift Set - Value $50.00
9. Sue Hosang “Weekenders” - Faux Leather Croc Embossed Jacket in “Cancun”
(a light beige- size medium) - Value $80.00
10. Liz Lewis “Kitty’s Erotic Boutique” - a collection of items in a lock box!
- Value $100.00
11. Linda Devine “Kindred Spirits” - Red Jasper and Stirling Silver Pendant
- Value $35.00
12. Bethann Handley “Impact Communications” - Blue Ceramic Snowman
- Value $40.00
Please know that we will still be accepting Christmas auction items at all the
upcoming meetings until November 7th. In fact, if you bring in your auction item
during the October and November regular meetings you will be eligible to enter
a draw for a chance to win a prize!!! How fantastic is that!!!!!!
“Celebrating 25 years in Peterborough”
753 Erskine Ave.,
Tel: (705) 876-1177 ext. 125
Peterborough, ON K9J 7Y6
Fax: (705) 876-9515
E-mail: asimpson@microageptbo.com Website: www.microageptbo.com
The #1 Source
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Peterborough
Kathryn Fanning
Retail Sales/Marketing Manager
Tel: (705) 745-4641 ext. 235
Fax: (705) 741-3217
E-mail: kfanning@peterboroughexaminer.com
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Bringing a table drop or booking a booth?
Please remember you are required to bring a door prize. Door prizes are always
a great way to promote your business! When bringing a door prize do not forget
to attach your business card so we know who to announce at the meetings.
Just a reminder to bring your canvas bags to the next meeting.
Here is the list of members who brought table drops and door prizes to our
September 5th meeting...........thank you to all who participated.
Deb Kirkham
Dan Joyce’s Classic Clothing
Lisa Smith
Holiday Inn
Sue Hosang
Weekenders
Laurie Jewell
Wearable Art
Alison Garbutt
Nightingale Nursing Registry Ltd.
Jennifer Shone-Tribley
The HR Department
Anne Arnold
Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
Janet McLeod
East City Flower Shop
Bonnie White
Immunotec Independent Distributor
Bethann Handley
Impact Communications
Liz Lewis
Kitty’s Boutique
Wanda Clancy
PartyLite
Anne Cavanagh
Anne Cavanagh
Linda Dupuis
McWilliams Moving and Storage
Fostering Sustainable Business Practices Steering Committee is pleased to
present the Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program for businesses interested
in increasing their bottom line by retrofitting inefficient energy systems and
developing more sustainable business practices.
Incentives will be available for pre-approved projects that result in measurable
reductions in electrical peak demand.
These projects may be completed using energy efficient technologies prescribed
by the program or may be based on innovative custom initiatives.
Who is taking care of YOU?
Betty Halman-Plumley 876-1282 ext. 256
betty.halman-plumley@investorsgroup.com
Please contact Colleen Hoggarth, colleen@cherneyrealty.com, for more
information.
Member News
Results has moved to the lower level of the Mark’s Work Wearhouse plaza
beside Chesler Healthwalk Shoes. We have expanded to 6000 sq/ft and have the
30 minute fitness circuit, cardio equipment, strength training equipment,
Pilates Studio, fitness classes for members and non-members, a highly
successful weight loss program with Joan Ward and a full Day Spa with
registered massage therapy, reflexology, ionic footbaths, manicures,
pedicures, waxing and facials as we are now an accredited professional skin
care centre with DERMALOGICA!!
We are locally owned and operated and are proud of our friendly customer
service and have a fun exciting health environment where friends new and old
come to meet!!
Website: www.bettysellshomes.net
Deborah Van Pelt wanted the ladies in the Network to know that she is no longer
working in the Cemetery and Death Care Industry, she decided to take a break
from that field, and focus on Health & Wellness. She is now an Independent
Distributor for Isagenix Health & Wellness Products and has been since March
2007.
This Company is one of the fastest growing companies in North America and
an excellent opportunity for anyone who enjoys working from home. You may
purchase these products wholesale for yourself by becoming a distributor,
and retail these products or simply just purchase directly from Deborah for
yourself.
Isagenix has excellent products which are all natural and drug free, and loaded
with vitamins. They include products and programs for men, women and
children, replacing needed nutrients. Cleansing, Replenishing & Revitalizing
the body, Weight loss, Vitamins, Skin Care as well as, a very nutritious athlete’s
program, a wellness program and a children’s product line.
After personally losing 25 pounds by using Isagenix and seeing the effectiveness
herself, Deborah believes that cleansing the body of toxins to shed some
unwanted fat and weight was definitely the healthy way to go, and it really
works. The 30 day program is 100% guaranteed!
Please call if you would like to order product or to sign up as a distributor
yourself. Check out her website www.deborahvanpelt.isagenix.com for more
information 705 930-5892
Sue Hosang is heading up a Fundraiser for Breast Cancer on October 14th, from
1 – 5 p.m. at the Lion’s Den County Road 10 in Millbrook. There will be many
vendors, each of whom will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the CBCF.
Come out to say hello, buy something for yourself, do some Christmas shopping
and help us fight Breast Cancer. For more information or to participate call or
email Sue at 705-932-2976 or sue.hosang@nexicom.net
Peterborough
Development Corporation
Lisa Ryan
Christine Stevenson
Denise MacDonald
Diane Clark
Tina Johnston
October 1
October 7
October 15
October 16
October 19
Judy Heffernan
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Preparing you and your dog for your lifestyle
We offer evaluations and custom training packages
Tailored to meet the lifestyle needs of you and your dog
20+ years experience
Professional IACP member
Remote training specialist
Veterinarian recommended
Karen Laws
Bethany Ontario
Ph: 705-277-1503
www.OntarioEliteDogs.ca
Club Protocol
Meetings are held at the Holiday Inn the first Wednesday of each month with the
exception of January which is the second Wednesday. Social hour begins at 6:00pm.
Attendance of members and guests must be confirmed in advance of each meeting. If
you do not receive a call the week prior, please call the hotline with your RSVP. Guests
may come to a maximum of two regular meetings before full membership is required.
Display booth and/or table drops are available, for a member’s registered business only,
on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be reserved in advance of each meeting.
A door prize is required for each display or drop. Contact Patti Clark, Past President
dealer018@bathsolutions.ca.
Keep the Network informed about your business and/or community events by contacting
Kathryn Fanning, Bulletin Director kfanning@peterboroughexaminer.com.
Maureen Henderson, CSP™
Essential Staging Inc.
Home Staging Experts
Newsletter advertising is available for $35 per single page insert. Inserts must be
supplied pre-folded by the 15th of the month for inclusion in the next mailing. Call or
email Kathryn Fanning, kfanning@peterboroughexaminer.com to book your insert.
Concerns or questions related to the Women’s Business Network, its Board
and/or members, should be directed to your President, Colleen Hoggarth,
colleen@cherneyrealty.com. All concerns will be addressed in a timely fashion.
705 761-1000
mehenderson@cogeco.ca
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Special dietary meals require one weeks notice. Please advise your board
representative.
Annual Membership Fee for 2007/2008 is $325.00 or $425 for corporate. Convenient
payment options may be discussed with Sally Harding or Laura Foster. Just want to
try us out or bring a friend? Guests may attend for a fee of $35.00.
On-line
membership
and
www.womensbusinessnetwork.net.
guest
registration
is
available
at
2007/2008 Board of Directors
Colleen Hoggarth, President
B: (705) 876-1717 x203
F: (705) 876-9446
colleen@chernyrealty.com
Kathryn Fanning, Bulletin Director
B: (705) 745-4641 x235
F: (705) 741-3217
kfanning@peterboroughexaminer.com
Patti Clark, Past President
B: (705) 745-7694 F: (705) 745-6054
dealer018@bathsolutions.ca
Deborah Paris, Director At Large
B: (705) 652-6444 F: (705) 652-8410
deborah@parismarine.com
Anne Marie Maly, Secretary
B: (705) 740-6035 F: (705) 799-1616
am@brucemalyplumbing.com
Susan Joyce, Director at Large
B: (705) 755-0321 F: (705) 755-0323
sjoyce@bellnet.ca
Lisa Smith, Publicity Director
B: (705) 740-6581 F: (705) 740-6570
lsmith@fortisproperties.com
Kim Appleton, Technical Director
B: (705) 750-0476 x71
F: (705) 750-0768
kappleton@emmatt.com
Flexible marketing solutions from brainstorm to rollout.
Cheri Davidson
705.932.2244
www.firstharvest.ca
Tammy
705.745.0339
www.lazergraphics.com
Mary Carolyn
Melanie
Christine
design branding print web display
Amy Simpson, Social Director
B: (705) 876-1177 x125
F: (705) 876-9515
asimpson@microageptbo.com
Laura Foster, Membership Director
B: (705) 748-5155 F: (705) 749-0064
lfoster@nationwidebarter.ca
Sally Harding, Membership Director
B: (705) 652-6118 F: (705) 652-5002
sharding@nightingalenursing.net
Margaret Jackson, Social Director
B: (705) 745-9793
marjacks@nexicom.net
Promoting and supporting women in business through personal
and professional growth opportunities.
Women’s Business Network Box 1693 Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7S4
Phone: 705-740-6199 • www.womensbusinessnetwork.net