National Association of Women Business Owners

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RFP for Association Management Services
NAWBO-OC seeks to retain the services of an organization to provide comprehensive administrative and event management services. The ideal organization would not only meet the requirements as outlined in the RFP, but they would have a qualified record which demonstrates their internal infrastructure and their strengths utilizing a sophisticated database information system, as well as methodology to support future technology demands to meet and exceed the membership growth objectives of NAWBO-OC. To review the RFP, CLICK HERE

BOARD & COMMITTEE NEWS
NAWBO-OC NEEDS YOU! The 2006-07 officers and board of directors will be installed at the July dinner meeting and there still are several openings for committee chairs. If you want to get involved with NAWBO on a deeper level, please consider volunteering for one of these important positions. See new board page for list.

WE ARE ESPECIALLY IN NEED OF AN AFFILIATES/DIVERSITY CHAIR. This committee communicates and builds relationships with our existing and prospective Affiliated Organizations, and is very involved with those that participate in our Remarkable Women Luncheon. Contact Camille Jayne 714-328-1400 or click for more info about our affiliates.

AND, OF COURSE, WE ALSO NEED COMMITTEE MEMBERS! Committees are the ideal place to get your feet wet. Time requirements vary greatly and are generally very flexible. The "work" on our committees is fun, as well as productive; and the relationships developed are priceless. See volunteer page for specific needs.

Education: Registration is in progress for our new Education Center's Business Planning track (June '06) and Marketing/Public Relations track (July '06). Click here for information and a link to schedule and registration form. If you would like to be considered as an instructor, please see instructor application. NAWBO-OC members wishing to further their education in the pursuit of business excellence may be eligible for financial assistance. Click here for Education Scholarship information and application.

Remarkable Women: SAVE THE DATE — October 12, 2006 — 11th Annual "Remarkable Woman of Orange County." Please join us as NAWBO members and 800+ associates and friends gather to honor our special

award winners and remarkable women from Orange County's trade and professional organizations. Click here for more information.

CHAPTER NEWS
NAWBO-OC Earns Healthy Chapter Award Our Orange County NAWBO Chapter was one of only six chapters nationwide awarded the designation of Silver Healthy Chapter at a ceremony at the NAWBO National Conference in San Francisco this month. This award program promotes and benchmarks best practices and successful chapter management. “I commend all the chapters and the chapter leaders who have worked to achieve this level of success,” said Gayle Watson, NAWBO’s national president. “I encourage all of NAWBO’s chapters to follow their lead.”

Report From National Convention by Rachel Owens
NAWBO's National Convention "Owning the Future" was held from May 31st to June 3rd in the charming city of San Francisco. Members and chapters leaders from around the country, as well as international members from Russia and a large contingency from Mexico, were treated to leadership and business strategy sessions, and were introduced to the 2006-07 National Board of Directors. In attendance were OC Chapter members Rochelle Schneider, Vicki Tortorelli, Cassie Hoag, Shaila Mistry (left to right above), Camille Jayne, Rachel Owens, Hilary Kaye, Vanessa O'Neill and Chris Felicijan. A highlight of the convention was the "Make Mine a Million" presentations by 32 business owners. These finalists each gave a four-minute pitch about their business and its growth potential. Twenty were chosen to receive financial and mentoring help from OPEN from American Express. Orange County Chapter member Vanessa O'Neill, of Cedar Pointe, was chosen as one of the twenty winners. The opportunity to make connections with business owners from around the world and to hear world-class speakers (including a surprise visit by Suzie Ormand) made the event a first rate experience. Put next year's convention on your calendar now—May 31 to June 3, 2007 in Atlanta GA.

CORPORATE & COMMUNITY MEMBER NEWS

June 13, 2006: Understanding Your Financial Statements Do you know how to read/interpret your own financial statement? Do you know how to use financial ratios to determine the financial health of your business? Do you know how to spot potential problems by reading a financial statement? Do you know what banks and investors look for in financial reports before making loans & investment decisions? If you answered "NO", this is a class you should not miss. No charge, free parking and dinner provided. click for details

June 15, 2006: ABAOC Mixer You are cordially invited to attend an informative and fun SCE-hosted ABAOC Mixer on June 15, to be held at the SCE Orange Coast Service Center, 7333 Bolsa Ave. in Westminster, from 5:30-8:30pm. No charge, light buffet provided. Highlights: Energy Efficiency and Your Business, Alternative Energy and You, How to Do Business with Public Utilities (presented by Grace Whitcomb). RSVP to ABAOC at 949-222-2291. Seats are limited, first-come, first-served.

June 23, 2006 5th Annual Keys to Business Success Educational Seminar 7:30am-2:30pm at Edison's Customer Technology Application Center in Irwindale. Many of you had attended each of the past seminars and we shall look forward to having you join us again. For new comers who have heard about this program for the first time, I urge you not to miss this high-value educational seminar. click for details

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NEWS FROM NAWBO-CALIFORNIA
Online Legislative Monitor & Locator NAWBO-CA is pleased to introduce StatePulse, an online search mechanism which enables women business owners to monitor and educate themselves regarding important legislation and news impacting business in California and around the nation. Easy navigation allows the viewer to enter particular areas of interest, from locating legislators and bills to reading current press releases issued by the governor and state agencies. See www.nawbo-ca.org.

NEWS FROM NAWBO-TUCSON
June 14, 2006: Women In Balance Conference The Greater Tucson Chapter of NAWBO is pleased to invite you to hear outstanding keynote speaker, Dale Smith Thomas, and participate in workshops that will help you improve your business and find balance in your life. click for details.

NEWS FROM NAWBO-NATIONAL
Update your profile for the National Membership Directory! Login to www.nawbo.org and click on "View and Edit My Personal Profile." Don't know your login information? Please contact Erin Tanner, Manager of Member Relations, at etanner@nawbo.org or 703-506-3268.

Requests for presentations at NAWBO's 2007 Women's Business Conference NAWBO National is holding its 2007 Women's Business Conference from May 31 to June 2 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta. Topic areas of focus for the event include: marketing and branding; growing your business; health care affordability/options; hiring and retaining quality employees; business exit strategies; succession planning; and emerging technology that may change the way business is done. NAWBO is seeking speakers who have written books and/or have widespread recognition. Submissions must be postmarked by Sept. 15, 2006. Click here to see the request for presentations.

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