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CALENDAR
Oct 14 10th Annual
Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon
Nov 1 Dinner Meeting
Nov 10 NAWBO-OC & NLBWA-OC
Joint Members-Only Mixer
Nov 17 New Member Breakfast
and Orientation
AFFILIATE
EVENTS
Oct 11 Woman
Sage Salon: Does Your Family Tree Put You at Risk?
Oct 11 WITI-OC: "The
Various Angles of Outsourcing"
Oct 11 ABAOC:
Network Orange County
Oct 12 FWI Dinner:
"Turning Your Dreams into Reality”
Oct 17 & 24 NLBWA "Go
for the Green" Golf Clinic
Oct 18 NLBWA Luncheon:
Latina Financial Guru Julie Stav: "Get Your Share"
Oct 19 ASWA Dinner: Managing Your Employees Within the
Law
Oct 20 AWT 4th Quarter Women's Technology
Leadership Forum
Oct 25 ABAOC:
Orange County Diversity Career Job Fair
Oct
29 WomanSage Conference “Creating a New
Agenda: 2005”
Nov 1 OCWLA Luncheon
with Assemblyman Todd Spitzer
Nov 2 FWI Lunch: “When
Outcome is as Important as Income”
Nov 5 ABAOC:
11th Annual Recognition Awards Banquet
Nov
15 PCE Dinner "Meditation for Business
Success: Getting What You Want by Getting
Quiet"
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NEW MEMBERS
Vanessa Besack, Besack & Associates
Beverly Booms, Penner Partitions, Inc.
Mila Gukaylo, Knitwear Doctor
Cassie Hoag, Equity Architects, LLC
Linda Jones, Lauregan's Incorporated
Erica Lim, Anandia Pearls
Lourdes Mayo, Comerica
Jacqueline Olivier, WTS Connects
Bonnie Plotkin, Bonnie Plotkin Bail Bonds
Kathleen Torres, Total HealthCare Managment, Inc.
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
 Michelle
Howe's article "Creating a Positive Brand Experience
on the Internet" was published in NAWBO-California's
summer 2005 newsletter.
 An article by Nicole
Friel, CEO of Elite Development Group, about
a possible increase in computer viruses due to vulnerability
from the recent gulf coast disaster, was recently published
at www.ITSecurity.com.
 Our
very own Zeena Dhalla, owner
of The Athletic Club for Women in Newport Beach, was featured
on the cover of the Sept. 15 issue of OC Metro! A
very buff-looking Zeena was the "covergirl" for the
cover story: "The
Female Body: Rules for turning a busy lifestyle into a healthy
one." Congrats Zeena! see issue
MEMBER NEWS
 On
October 19, 2005, Anandia Pearls, owned by new NAWBO member, Erica
Lim, is
opening their boutique at 377 E. Coast Hwy. in Newport Beach.
The boutique and associated website— www.anandia.com —will
offer "a huge selection of Tahitian
and
South
Sea
pearls...luxury pieces without the exceptional prices."
 The
Chocolate Angel, Inc., owned by NAWBO-OC member Linda
Hoitt, recently acquired Bonnie's
Bouquets, a gourmet cookie and gift basket company located
at 2201 E. Winston Rd., Ste. E in Anaheim, CA. The Chocolate
Angel's product line will now include specialty chocolates,
a variety of freshly baked cookies, cookie bouquets, and gourmet
gift baskets.
THANKS!
Thank you to the following
companies for helping make
the Remarkable Women Honoree Reception on September 15 a grand
occasion:
Ice Magic - Lighted tables
Izze Beverages -
Sodas
Kelly Marie, Inc - Decor, floral design,
set up & logistics
Neemo's
Ice Cream - Ice cream
Pasta Machine - Pasta salads
Saffron Spot - Lamb samosas
Village
Green Foods - Quiche and cookies
Zov's Bistro - Hors d'oeuvres
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MEET OUR BOARD
MEMBERS
 Cathy
Daugherty, the current
President of NAWBO-OC, has served on our board for seven
years. She is co-owner of Trademark Insurance, specializing
in employee benefits and employer health insurance plans. Trademark
has been in business over 25 years, and serves a diverse group
of companies around Southern California,
typically with 20-120
employees. Cathy
is an expert in Cobra, Section 125, medical,
dental, vision, and life insurance
for
groups. She handles
analysis of current coverages, evaluation of possible
plans, enrollment of employees, and maintenance of plans
throughout the year. As president of NAWBO-OC Cathy oversees
our Board of Directors and runs our monthly dinner meetings.
She also attends many committee meetings, and is a strong promoter
of the chapter at community events throughout the county. There
are a few positions still open on the 2005-06 NAWBO-OC board,
and
many
committees
are looking for volunteers as well as replacements for board
members who may not continue in their position next year.
To take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to utilize
your expertise, learn
new
things, help accelerate your own business growth, and
get to know many other wonderful women business owners contact
Cathy
by email or at
714-288-6033.
MEMBERS SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE
Staying
Online: Tips for Business Protection in the Event of
a Power Failure By
Donna Childs, NAWBO-New York City. Third-party failures
disrupt services that
you need to operate your business, such as electrical
power. This failure can occur independently or as a consequence
of a larger disaster, such as a storm. Recall the disruption
to businesses in the power outage of August 2003 that
left
much of the U.S. without power. Were you prepared then?
Here are a few tips: Continuity of Telephone
Communications... see
article
HELP
WANTED
Merrill Lynch: Please
be our honored guest for a reception exploring
employment opportunities at Merrill Lynch.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005. 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
at the Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd, Newport
Beach. RSVP to Nicole Atkin (949) 955-6162.
Stephanie Hager
Photography is offering a Holiday special!
A portrait session on location
or in studio is only $100 and includes on-line proofs.
Holiday cards, prints, coffee table books and other items
are all available. This is great for families or businesses
that want to send something special to friends and clients.
Additional discounts apply to NAWBO members. Call 949-673-7106
to schedule your session today and get your cards out on
time.
Happy holidays to all!!!
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PROMOTE
YOUR BUSINESS! (members only)
Member
Showcase: The cost
of an exhibit at
monthly meetings is $75 for a
full table. see details
Monthly Advertising: BIG
audience, detailed ad! NAWBO-OC's monthly e-news, which
is sent to our full mailing list (1500+), accepts up
to three member ads per issue. $50/issue.
Banner Ad: Make
an impression on a BIG audience! Our website is viewed
by 3000+ potential customers every month! $100/qtr.
Member
Spotlight: Help
other members get to know you
better by telling us what you
do, why, and how you do it.
No cost.
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  FREE
Business Financing Teleconference Looking
to expand your business or take it to the next stage? If
so, join NAWBO and OPEN from American Express on October
27th for an educational teleconference on business financing.
From evaluating your current financial needs to anticipating
costs related to purchases or acquisitions, this teleconference
has the information that you need to be prepared! To learn
more or to register, click
here.
The
Entrepreneur Association at the UC Irvine Paul Merage School
of Business 2nd Annual SoCal Entrepreneur
Conference Are you an entrepreneur
waiting for the
right person to help you get your business idea off the ground?
Do you want to know what processes others have taken to establish
their businesses? Are you seeking inspiration to help you unleash
your entrepreneurial spirit? Speakers: Beth Krom, Mayor, City
of Irvine; Stephen Ostrin, Financial Strategist, Ostrin Financial
Strategies; David Cline, Balboa Instruments, CEO/President; Mark
Mitchell, Founder, The Mark Mitchell Group; Stuart Witt, Manager,
Mojave Spaceport; Craig Brady, Former VP, Xerox. 11am-4pm at
The University Center, 801 E. Peltason Dr., Irvine, CA.
more
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REMARKABLE
WOMEN IN THE NEWS
 Mona
Lisa Ferris and Cathy Daugherty were
invited to chat about our October 14th Remarkable Women
Luncheon with Ed Arnold and Ann Pulice on KOCE-TV's Real
Orange.
Ann was our MC last year and is excited about attending
again this year. They recognized this as the 10th Anniversary
of our Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon, and the fabulous
growth of NAWBO-OC. The segment aired twice on October 4.
 The
September 15th's Women Section of OC METRO featured
NAWBO-OC's Remarkable Women five honorees... Gena
Reed of
Paragon Biomedical, Business Woman of the Year; The
Honorable Pamela L. Iles of The Family Violence
Project, Pioneer Woman of the Year; Mona Lisa Faris,
Professional Woman's Magazine, Champion of the Year; and Sandy
F. Davis of Applied Computer Solutions, Enterprising
Woman of the Year. see
story
KUDOS
   
Congratulations
to NAWBO-OC members who were named Member of the Year of
other OC organizations (from left to right: Deborah
Brooks, Kathleen
Peterson, Jenny Rosoff, Liz
Schmidt). These remarkable ladies will be honored
at our 10th Annual Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon on
October 14.
COMMITTEE
NEWS
Hospitality: Starting
in November, NAWBO members who attend the monthly dinner
meeting will have an opportunity to win a member showcase
table ($75 value). To enter,
just drop your business card or sign-up form in the raffle
box at the registration table. At the end of the evening
a winner will be chosen.
 Programs: The
Program Committee is looking for a few good women to serve
on this
important committee! Our current needs include someone
to oversee our Showcase
participants
at the monthly meetings, and someone to organize the monthly
Opportunity Drawings. This a terrific way to have input
on the topics of our meetings, as well as meet and interact
with lots of NAWBO members. If you are interested or
would like more information, please contact Committee Chair, Linda
Hoitt 714-543-7860.
CORPORATE
MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
 October
5, 2005: Building Buzz for Your Brand Learn the
magnetic characteristics that attract and win over clients
to be loyal
die-hard customers.
Even if you are good at differentiating your brand or have
a large share of the market, it no longer means you can
sustain and hold the high ground against tough competition.
5:30-8:30pm
at George Nakano Theater,
3330 Civic Center Drive North,
Torrance, CA. Free
parking and dinner provided by SCE.
To RSVP call 310-973-3177 by Sept 30.
November
3, 2005: Essential
Financial Management and Profitability Strategies for Small
Business Owners 8am-5pm. No charge, breakfast and
lunch provided by SCE. A high-impact executive
financial management workshop tailored to help you sharpen
your competitive
edge and strengthen your bottom line.
•
Effective Project Costing
and Pricing Strategies
• Understanding Your Financial Statements
• Cash Flow Management - the Bloodline of Businesses
Financial models and tools will be provided to workshop participants. Held in
Rosemead,
CA. Seating is limited. Click
for info and RSVP (by 10/10/05).
 October
6 and October 13, 2005: Strategies
for Public Sector Contracting The
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in partnership with
the Small Business Development Center, is offering a full
two-day training series focused on "Strategies
for Public Sector Contracting." This
series will prepare business owners to be successful in the
public sector market and the
SBDC will provide technical assistance. Topics include Financial
Management/Access to Capital; Marketing to the Public
Sector/Strategic Teaming; Project Pricing/Cost Estimating;
Human Resources; Writing Effective Proposals/Contract
Management.
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info and 2) application.
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 October
18, 2005: Principal
Financial Educational Series for Women Business Owners “Facing
the Future of Healthcare Head On – Affordable
Options for You and Your Employees” Featuring:
Teresa DeBruin, a registered health underwriter and
president of DeBruin Benefit Services,
Inc. and Loraine Hardin, vice president of
insured medical products for the Principal Financial Group®.
Sign
up for this or all of the upcoming FREE teleclasses (see
list). Space is limited.
Get details and pre-register at www.principal.com/women.
 October
19, 2005: Citibank's
Women and Company® Seminar: Social Security—What
Every Woman Should Know Featuring
Frank Van Nostrand,
Public Affairs Specialist,
Social Security Administration. Includes how to read your Social
Security Statement,
how benefits are determined, and the importance of understanding
your full retirement age. Noon-2pm in Newport Beach. Click
for details and RSVP info.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: OCBJ Family
Owned Business Awards The Orange County Business
Journal is pleased to announce a call for nominations
for the 6th Annual
Family
Owned Business
Awards to be held on November 17, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency
in Irvine.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to nominate
a family member, client or business associate whose family
firm merits special recognition for its accomplishments. Self
nominations are accepted. The deadline for submitting nominations
is October 14, 2005. You may nominate on-line at www.ocbj.com/events.asp.
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