Women in Networking (WIN)

Operation Support Our Troops

2010-05-10T15:07:00.000-07:00

Ela Library will run a collection for the troops May 16-30. Help our troops in the Middle East. A variety of specific items are needed for this collection. Visit our website for a detailed list www.eapl.org
We will also collect letters. Please address unsealed letters to "Dear Military Person". No postage needed. If you would like to receive a response, include your name and address. Collection boxes are located in the library's lobby. You can get a list of top ten items at www.osotil.org

Lunch With Bestselling Author Elizabeth Berg

2010-04-28T11:59:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth Berg is the author of many bestselling novels as well as two works of nonfiction. Open House was an Oprah's Book Club selection; Durable Goods and Joy School were selected as ALA Best Books of the Year; and Talk Before Sleep was short listed for an Abby award. Her latest release The Last Time I Saw You will be available for purchase. Lunch included. 11am-2pm Thurs. May 6 Fee $25 at Kemper Lakes Golf Club
Please register and pay in person @Ela Library

Book signings 11am-noon @Kemper Lakes

2:30-3:30pm @ Ela Library

Green Your Routine-Recycling Event

2010-04-28T11:49:00.000-07:00

Ela Area Public Library will host a recycling event. Learn how easy it is to be green. Activities include: free, secure *shredding of personal documents (limit 3 boxes), household battery recycling, a Swap-a-loosa (re-purpose your old books, CDs, DVDs, yarn & fabric and swap it for something new); a craft; opportunity to talk to local recycling organizations. Sponsored by the Friends of Ela Library, a 501(c)(3) organization. 10am-n00n Sat. May 1(No Registration)
*a donation of a non-perishable food item is requested

Business/Lunch&Learn @Ela Library

2010-01-13T12:01:00.000-08:00

Social Media Bootcamp
Blogging,twittering,facebooking, podcasting...is it a good fit for your organization? Understand what the social media landscape looks like today, and discover the tools to develop your own social media strategy or plan. Free lunch. noon-1:30pm Wed., Jan. 20 Please register http://www.eapl.org/

E-Shopping: Tips, Tricks and Transactions
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online and how to protect yourself. Presented by Karen Chan, University of Illinois Extension Consumer Educator . Free lunch. noon-1:30pm Wed., Feb. 3 Please register http://www.eapl.org/

Part-Time Job Opportunity in Buffalo Grove

2009-11-03T15:42:00.000-08:00

Perhaps you know of someone ...

Project Specialist with Office Support
Part-Time, Buffalo Grove

Our many clients recognize The Mentor Group Inc. as a preferred provider of highly personalized programs and services in the areas of Coaching, Leadership Effectiveness, Career Development and Career Transition. As an affiliate of Arbóra Global Career Partners we have a presence in 220 major cities worldwide.

Due to the retirement of a key member of our team, we seek an energetic and people-oriented Project Specialist to work a flexible schedule of 20-30 hours per week. The Project Specialist will support our business and customers by planning and completing projects in:

• Event planning
• Marketing collateral development
• Sales presentations
• Office operations
• Status reports and client correspondence
• Affiliate referrals and affiliate project management

We seek an individual with the following qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of college.
• A minimum of five years experience in business demonstrating well-developed competencies in project planning and implementation, quality, design, and creativity.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• The ability to type at least 60 wpm.
• A professional, customer-focused mindset.
• Previous experience working in a sales or marketing environment would be a plus – especially web-based sales and marketing.
• Knowledge of ACT CRM is a plus.

This position has potential to become full-time in the future.

Please send resume, cover letter and salary history in confidence to careers@mentorgroup.com.

The Mentor Group Inc.

2150 E. Lake Cook Road, Riverwalk, Suite 550

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Visit us at http://www.mentorgroup.com/

Meet Sam Haskell

2009-11-03T13:27:00.000-08:00

One of TV Week's "25 Most Innovative and Influential People in Television of the last 25 Years". Former worldwide head of television for the William Morris Agency and current chairman of the Miss America Organization. Sam Haskell will speak and sign copies of his new book Promises I Made My Mother. Mr. Haskell credits his success to the life lessons his mother taught him. Known as "the nice guy in Hollywood", a reputation that has won him clients ranging from Bill Cosby, Dolly Parton,Whoopi Goldberg and George Clooney. Haskell chronicles his rise to the top of a cutthroat industry with the integrity, morals and values he learned from her intact in his new memoir. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. 3pm-4:30pm Mon., Nov. 9

Register online http://www.eapl.org

Questions: contact Terri Meyer - tmeyer@eapl.org

2009-09-23T08:46:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Terri Meyer and Matt Womack from Ela Library for their part in presenting the Social Networking presentation this morning. Lots of info and we obviously just scratched the surface! Looking forward to learning more from Jackie at the Oct. workshop— happy networking.

2009-09-15T10:56:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

Looking forward to our Social Networking presentation on Sept 23. Here is a flyer about our event - pass the word!

Social Networking on the Internet

2009-09-09T13:58:00.000-07:00

Guest speaker Matt Womack, Head of Technical Services, Ela Library will present powerpoint lecture covering the following topics: quick history(i.e. Usenet,Bulletin boards, blogs, classmates);main social networking sites(Facebook,MySpace, Twitter, Linked In);trends(advertising and marketing, plugins and apps-Flixter,Flickr,Goodreads, mobile device integration, etc.)

When: Our next meeting Wednesday, September 23, 8:30am-9:30am

Where: Ela Library's Meeting Room A, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich

RSVP: Terri Meyer, tmeyer@eapl.org or (847)438-3433 X171

Light Refreshments. Guests are welcome.

Friends Used Book Sale - Sep. 18-20

2009-09-09T13:31:00.000-07:00

The Friends of Ela Library will hold their fall book sales in the Library on Friday, September 18 from 6-9pm for members only; Saturday, September 19 from 9am-5pm(members receive 10% off); and Sunday, September 20 from noon-3pm- remaining books will be sold for $5 a bag.

A huge assortment of books, DVDs, CDs and other items in a variety of categories will be available at bargain prices. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Library to help provide materials and equipment.

The Friends are no longer accepting donations of books for this sale. Donations can be dropped off at the Library beginning September 21.

Membership application:www.eapl.org/about/friends.asp

WIN meeting minutes 8.12.09

2009-08-26T03:47:00.000-07:00

08.12.09 WIN Meeting – Alpine Chapel

In attendance: Anna Berman, Avis Bonnett, Nancy Camacho, Jamie Clark, Petra Croneigh, Jackie de Boer, Rose DePaula, Jane Fidler, Arlene Fields, Chris Geimer, Sheila Glazov, Lisa LaManna, Randy Heidenfelder, Terri Meyer, Muffi Painter, Kathleen Rickert Nelson, MaryAnn Ryan, Denise Sepos, and Kate Zwiefelhofer.

Not attendance: Suzanne Branding, Laura Cavanagh, Jennifer Collins, Andrea Cronin, Inna Dolnik, Teri Elliott-Burke, Suzette Elzman, Jodie Kien, Rae Lautenschlager, Jill Looff, Mary Rose Hoover, Pat Muir, Kathy Nelson, Lynn O’Brien, Denise Schirmann, Susan Schulte, Pamela Ventrone, and Maggie Wilkins.

Guests: None

New Members: None

8:33 AM Meeting started

9:50 AM Meeting adjourned

President Arlene Fields:

Reminder: Dues of $60.00 are due for the second half of the year. Please pay at our next meeting. You may also mail your check to Terri Meyer at the Ela Area Library.

Education Committee: We need prospective members from LZang, LZink, Business Women Network. Encourage to have new members join WIN.

Laura Bauman has accepted a teaching position and will no longer be part of the WIN group.

Pam Ventrone, parents are in need of care.

Up and Coming Events:

Taste of the Town: August 30^th. Starts at 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. It is our 3^rd. year event. Make it a good one and plan on attending. Cost is $25.00 per ticket. Includes food tasting samples and wine tastings.

Matt Wolmach – WIN Event Speaker. To be held at the Ela Area Library, on Wednesday, September 23^rd. at 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM.

Lunch and Learn Series; To be held at the Ela Area Library, on Wednesday, August 26^th from 12 – noon to 1:30 PM. Called “Clutter Busting”, getting clutter out of your life. Please call the library to reserve your spot.

Anna Berman, invites all of us to attend her “Belly Dancing”, at 6:00 PM on Monday’s. Come and see what it is all about.

WIN “October Fest” Scheduled for Thursday, September 24^th Starting at 6:30 PM. Arlene stated that we will have Italian Beef, Sauerkraut, variety of German fare food. Cost is $10.00.

October 8^th, October Fest After Hours Event – Muffi stated that there will be a after hours event at her bank, Cornerstone. German fare food.

Introductions: Everyone present gave their 30 second business introduction.

Today’s Speakers:

Jackie de Boer of “Accredited Virtual Assistance”

“A small business, entrepreneur or home base business owner

looking for offsite administrative or executive support on an as

need basis And or/ any sized business looking create, or

enchance their social media presence.”.

Lisa LaManna of “Max Fitness”

“A good referral for me is anyone who has had trouble sticking

with an exercise routine, who wants to lose weight, or just

wants to get healthy. Anyone really”.

Petra Croneigh of “The Travel Gallery and Wedding Planner Booklet”

Petra would like us to let anyone who is having an up and coming Wedding, Anniversary know that they can receive discounts for that special event. Contact her for more information. (krn)

Arlene’s “Quick Business”

Next WIN meeting: August 26^th . (Arlene):

Meet at Alpine Chapel for our next meeting at 8:15AM, meeting starts at 8:30AM

If anyone knows of a florist that would be interested in WIN, please invite them to one of our meetings.

Upcoming Family Programs at Ela Library

2009-07-23T15:54:00.000-07:00

T-Shirts to (Tie) Dye For - Drop in and bring a clean, prewashed (no fabric softener) cotton shirt, sweatshirt, socks or anything else you can think of and create your own fashion statement. Adults will need to stay and help younger children tie knots. 10am-1pm Fri., July 24 - All ages. No registration required.

A Zoo to You - Can't make it to a farm this summer? Drop in and visit with chickens, goats, a llama and other animals at the Library instead. 3-7pm Thurs., July 30 - All ages. No registration required.

Chasing4Life Storm Chase Team -Don't miss this special event featuring well-known storm chaser and disaster educator Eddy Weiss and his Chasing4Life team -Cheyenne Night and Dan Bocklund and their chase vehicles. 1:30pm-3pm Tues., Aug. 25 - All ages. Door Prizes. Register http://www.eapl.org

05.27.09 WIN Meeting – Alpine Chapel

2009-05-29T08:23:00.000-07:00

In attendance: Avis Bonnett, Nancy Camacho, Suzette Elzman, Jane Fidler, Arlene fields, Chris Geimer, Sheila Glazov, Rae Lautenschlager, Jill Looff, Randy Heidenfelder, Terri Meyer, Lynn O’Brien, Muffi Painter, Denise Schirmann, Susan Schulte, Denise Sepos, and Lana Steinecker.

Not attendance: Laurie Bauman, Anna Berman, Suzanne Branding, Laura Cavanagh, Jamie Clark, Jennifer Collins, Petra Croneigh, Andrea Cronin, Jackie de Boer, Rose DePaula, Inna Dolnik, Teri Elliott-Burke, Jodie Kien, Lisa LaManna, Mary Rose Hoover, Pat Muir, Kathy Nelson, Kathleen Rickert Nelson, MaryAnn Ryan, Yelena Slobodnik, Pamela Ventrone, Maggie Wilkins, and Kate Zwiefelhofer.

Guests: None

New Members: None

8:35 AM Meeting started

9:40 AM Meeting adjourned

President Arlene Fields:

Our Breakfast was wonderful! Thanks to Terri Meyer, Jane Fidler, Lisa LaManna, and Kate Zwiefelhofer. We will plan another event at Kemper Country Club.

Up and Coming Events:

June 24^th: Cooking Class @ Mary Rose Hoover’s kitchen. The $20.00 fee will be collected at our next WIN meeting on June 10^th.

June 30^th: Ravina – Abba outing? If it is not good for most of us, we will look at another date later on.

Introductions: Everyone present gave their 30 second business introduction.

Today’s Speakers:

Jane Fidler of “ETC Pre-School”

“Good referrals for me would be anyone who needs childcare or pre-school.”

Denise Schirmann of “Citi Smith Barney”
“Good referrals for me would be someone willing to work with anadvisor, take advice, and someone looking for relationship with a financial planner.”

Suzanne Branding of “Shady Oaks Bed & Breakfast”, was unavailable.

MaryAnn Ryan of “Kidz’n Kaboodles, Inc.” was unavailable.

Arlene’s “Quick Business”

Next WIN meeting: June 10^th. (Arlene):

Meet at Alpine Chapel for our next meeting at 8:15AM, meeting starts at 8:30AM

Speakers for the next meeting on June 10^th will be, Jill Looff – “Signs by Tomorrow”,

Yelena Slobodnik – “Partners in Senior Care, Inc.”, and Nancy Camacho – “Elegant Embroidery & Melon Ink Screen”.

OddBodd article in Tribune bus section yesterday

2009-05-05T07:21:00.000-07:00

I was happy to unexpectedly see WIN member Jen Collins' company OddBodd featured in a great article yesterday in the Tribune business section. . .complete with photo of her husband. See page 2 of the section or check it out at http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-mon-minding-online-marketingmay04,0,6920824.story.
Great publicity Jen!

Ela Library's Reorganization Project

2009-04-29T13:26:00.000-07:00

In May, the Ela Area Public Library will reorganize the first floor of the Popular Materials Department where fiction,DVDs,CDs,audiobooks,magazines and the Teen Area are located. While you might have to face some temporary inconveniences, we're excited about the changes and hope you will be too. Thank you for your patience. The Library will be closed on Friday, May 1. Reopen on Saturday, May 2. Please visit our website for more informationhttp://www.eapl.org

Minutes - 4-22-09 meeting

2009-04-28T04:44:00.000-07:00

I had to miss last week's meeting and really appreciate getting the minutes from Kathleen to keep up with what happened. Thought I'd put these up here on the blog. . .April showers bring May flowers, we should have a beautiful May!

04.22.09 WIN Meeting – Alpine Chapel

In attendance: Laurie Bauman, Anna Berman, Avis Bonnet, Nancy Comacho, Laura Cavanagh, Petra Croneigh, Jackie de Boer, Rose DePaula, Inna Dolnik, Teri Elliott-Burk,Sheila Glazov, Jodie Kien, Lisa LaManna, Rae Lautenschlager, Randy Heidenfelder, Pat Muir, Lynn O’Brien, Muffi Painter, Kathleen Rickert Nelson, Denise Schirmann, Susan Schulte, Denise Sepos, Yelena Slobodnik, and Kate Zwiefelhofer.

Not attendance: Suzanne Branding, Jamie Clark, Jennifer Collins, Suzette Elzman, Jane Fidler, Arlene Fields, Chris Geimer, Jill Looff, Mary Rose Hoover, Terri Myer, Kathy Nelson, MaryAnn Ryan, Lana Steinecker, Pamela Ventrone, and Maggie Wilkins.

Guests: None

New Members: None

8:31 AM Meeting started
9:40 AM Meeting ended

President Arlene Fields:

Pat Muir, brought the meeting to order in Arlene’s absence. Pat brought up Arlene’s request for the speakers to state to the WIN group who they would like to have as a referral. It is requested if we know of any future clients that fit the speakers’ referral we should let that speaker know. We should get registered on the WIN Blog. We did our 30 second introductions.

For those who did not bring their business cards to the meeting, please make a note to have them for the meeting on May 13th. *Sue Schulte needs our business cards for the WIN business card holders for WIN Members. Thank you to members that brought their business cards.

Special thanks from Kathleen to Denise Sepos. Denise suggested that each of us should ask for a referral when we give our presentation of our business. By doing this, it will help each of us to grow our businesses. This suggestion has been instituted in these minutes.

Up and Coming Events:

Our WIN Breakfast will be held in May. Lisa LaManna passed around the sign up sheet for our WIN Breakfast. She stated that the date is May 20th. Please make a note of this. The breakfast will be held at Kemper Golf Course…Buffet Breakfast at 8:30 AM.

Technical Issues: What would all of us want discussed at future meetings?

Sheila will be speaking at a networking event on her book “What Color is your Brain”? on May 4th.
Today’s Speakers:

Terri Elliott-Burke and Lynn O’Brien of “WoMen’s Physical Therapy
Institute”

“A good referral would be issues that would apply to Men Prostrate Cancer, Bed Wetter, Women issues such as Pelvic,
Incontentance and Pain”.

Sheila Glazov of “Sheila N. Glazov, Ltd.”

“The perfect referrals for me are: Business Owners and
Employees, School Administrators and Teachers, and
Conference Meeting Planners and Attendees, who want
communicate and work more effectively with others to
grow their business, serve their clients, and collaborate
with co-workers, while creating healthier personal relation-
ship with their partners, family members and friends, and
children.”

Jackie deBoer of “Accredited Virtual Assistance”

“Good referrals for me would be Small Business and Entrepreneurs, and those who need Virtual Assistance when companies downsize.

Kate Zwiefelhofer of “Mary Kay”

“A great referral is anyone who has skin and would like to be pampered. Any one who would like advice on their skin and/or a color consultation is also a great referral. Also, any woman who is looking to make extra income for fun—or to support the family income.”

Arlene’s “Quick Business”

Next WIN meeting: May 13th. (Arlene):

Meet at Alpine Chapel for our next meeting at 8:15AM, meeting starts at 8:30AM

Speakers for the next meeting on May 13th, Lana Steinecker of “Melaleuca Health and Wellness, Jodie Kien of “My Print Shop”, and Inna Dolnik of “Reiki – Cure”

Info about The Relay For Life - Join our team

2009-04-03T07:07:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone-

Just wanted to send some information on the Relay For Life. We have participated in this as a team for atleast 7 years and hopefully we can do it again this year. We did not have a team last summer, with the thought that we'd participate every other year. It's a wonderful evening where we really get to know one another in a special way. We will have a spot next to LZANG, and LZINC and that makes for one fun evening.

Below is a link about the Relay For Life. "We're Rustling Up A Cure!!" is our theme this year. The event is at Paulus Park on June 13th at 6pm and ends at 6am on the 14th.

http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/whatisrelay#whatisrelay

Any past team members who would like to write about the event please do so. It's really a great cause and truly a wonderful evening!!

Petra

UPDATE: Only 2 days left to vote for "Cutest Kid In America"

2009-03-31T13:45:00.000-07:00

March 31, 2009

The deadline to vote for "Cutest Kid in America" is quickly approaching. The contest will close at midnight April 2nd!

I just want to thank all of you who have already voted. As of this writing, the entry of Madison Beurgey's photograph is in "2nd"place in the Chicago region!!! I'm so excited!

Wouldn't it be wonderful if a little girl from Lake Zurich was selected as the regional winner, or even the national winner!!?

But, on a more serious note, the money raised for this foundation goes to help parents who are going through one of the worst times in their lives. So if at all possible, please help support this compassionate foundation with your vote of $1 or more. Again, the site to go to vote is www.sandypucvotes.com. Scroll down and select the Chicago region, view gallery, and select A-B. There you will find Madison's picture. Click on it, and it will bring you to a screen where you can place your vote.

Thank you all for your continued support

MaryAnn Ryan

Cutest Kid in America

2009-03-25T10:41:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon ladies,

It was nice to see so many of you this morning. As I announced this morning, I have submitted a photo for the "Cutest Kid in America" contest being run by the "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep" Foundation. If you were not present at today's meeting, I hope you remember the blog I sent out a few weeks ago.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to log into the site and vote on my entry. Each vote cost $1.00. All proceeds go to NILMDTS a non-for-profit organization that helps parents whose child won't be coming home from the hospital. They have volunteer photographers who donate their time to take keepsake portraits. They have found this to be an extremely effective way for parents to handle a terrible grief they never thought they would be faced with.

I am uploading my entry for you to view. The portrait should be available for you to vote on either today (the 25th) or tomorrow (the 26th). Just go to http://www.sandypucvotes.com/, follow the link to the Chicago region and select gallery. There you will find the photos arranged alphabetically. Go to the A-B tab and find the picture named with my name and either the initials MRB or Madison Buergey.

I thank you all in advance for helping me support this wonderful organization. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thanks again,

MaryAnn Ryan

Kidz' n Kaboodles, Inc.

National Bestselling Author Joan Anderson

2009-03-10T11:08:00.000-07:00

Several tickets still available for Author Luncheon on Thurs., March 12, 11:30am at Kemper Lakes Golf Club. Fee$25 Contact: Terri Meyer, 847.438.3433 x171 or tmeyer@eapl.org Joan Anderson is a journalist and author of the bestselling memoir A Year By the Sea. Books available for purchase at the luncheon include her most recent The Second Journey, A Walk on the Beach, and A Year By the Sea. Book signing - 11:30AM-12:30PM. She will speak about 1pm. More about Joan go towww.joanandersononline.com

6th Annual Lake County Film Festival comes to Ela Library

2009-03-05T13:53:00.000-08:00

Lake County Film Festival runs March 4th-10. Go to http://www.lakecountyfilmfest.com for the entire schedule. Go to http://www.eapl.org for Ela Library's screenings which run on March 6 and March 8.

WIN meeting minutes 2/25/09

2009-03-03T08:36:00.000-08:00

2.25.09 WIN Meeting – Alpine Chapel

In attendance: Anna Berman, Nancy Camacho, Laura Cavanagh, Jamie Clark, Petra Croneigh, Andrea Cronin, Jackie deBoer, Rose DePaula, Inna Dolnik, Jane Fidler, Arlen Fields, Chris Geimer, Sheila Glazov, Jodie Kien, Lisa LaManna, Jill Looff, Mary Rose Hoover, Kathy Nelson, Lynn O’Brien, Muffi Painter, Kathleen Rickert Nelson, MaryAnn Ryan, Denise Schirmann, Susan Schulte, Denise Sepos, Lana Steinecker, Pamela Ventrone, Kate Zwiefelhofer, and Randy Heindenfelder.

Not attendance: Laurie Bauman, Suzanne Branding, Teri Elliot-Burke, Suzette Elmzen, Jennifer Collins, Rae Lautenschlager, Terri Meyer, Cathy Miller, Pat Muir,Yelena Slobodnik, and Maggie Wilkins.

Guests: No guests in attendance at this meeting.

8:34AM Meeting began

President Arlene Fields:

A make-up session for the blogging class may be scheduled.

Chris will discuss Expo plans today. Chris described that Jill will provide graphics and MaryAnn will provide brochures representing WIN. Lap Top will also be at the Expo. This year there will be no “Raffle Tickets” for leads. We will only receive quality leads from ladies that we meet at the Expo. We may discuss our business at your designated time at the WIN booth. Bring your card stands with you. Take 8:00 PM out for Set-up and 6-9 PM March 13th Set-up.

Group gave their 30 sec. speech of the name of the person that they had drawn from the basket from the January 14, 2009 meeting. The person met or spoke on the phone to get information on the other’s person’s business.

Sign-Up List for WIN booth times sent around.

Reminder: Materials should not be passed around during introductions.

Speakers: Kathy Nelson - Color Glo Quality Leather Restoration
Petra Croneigh – The Travel Gallery

Arlene’s “Quick Business”

Picture taken by MaryAnn – Beautiful!

Next WIN meeting: March 11th (Arlene):
• Think about the “Relay for Life” on the Blog
• Committees – will meet for 10 minutes
• Speakers: Jen Collins, Sue Schulte, Jamie Clark, and Mary Rose Hoover

Email Blogging Test

2009-02-23T12:53:00.001-08:00

Testing at 2:52 again to see if the google groups email is working.

INVITATION TO INTERNATIONAL WOMAN'S DAY

2009-02-15T20:13:00.000-08:00

Festa della Donna
Italian for “Women’s Celebration”

March 5, 2009 at 7:00 PM

You are cordially invited to celebrate International Woman's Day with us!!

On this Day, women all over Europe get together and celebrate,
sharing stories, eating, drinking, and being merry together!
Join us and find out what this is all about. You are welcome to invite friends too.

Dinner at Enzo and Lucia Ristorante
343 Old McHenry Road
Historic Downtown Long Grove
http://www.longgroveonline.com/merch-pages/enzo-lucia/enzo-lucia.html

Menu
Bruschetta
Insalata di arucola e formaggio di capra
Farfalle alla Donna
Tiramisu (the best around!)
Coffee or Soda
Cash Bar

Dinner will be followed by a Fabulous Fashion Show offered by

Inca’s Boutique in Long Grove
www.incancreations.com

Touch of Elegance Boutique in Deer Park
www.touchofelegancefashion.com

Ticket price: $35.00 (including tax and gratuity)
$5.00 of each ticket will be donated to The Enterprising Kitchen*

Please send your check made out to Enzo & Lucia’s to either one of us.
We do this just for fun and need to pay for all reserved lunches! Thanks!
. Anna Palmisano Berman: 21680 Cambridge Drive, Kildeer, IL 60047 847-456-7880
Ellen Schnur: 46 Old Lake Road, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047 847-550-6519

*The Enterprising Kitchen (TEK), a nonprofit social enterprise, provides workforce development and support services to women who are working toward self-sufficiency and economic independence. Founded in 1996 and located in Chicago, TEK enables lower-income women who have been unemployed and underemployed to maximize their individual potential and move into sustainable employment after 6-12 months. http://www.theenterprisingkitchen.org/aboutus.html

Is your child America's Cutest Kid?

2009-02-13T13:31:00.000-08:00

Kidz *N Kaboodles, Inc. is participating in the National Charity Model Search to select “America’s Cutest Kid” and to raise funds for charity.

We’re looking for cute children ages 18 months to 14 years old to model for a portrait to be entered into the contest.

Models Search Special:
$35 entrance fee, which includes a 30 minute model session and one image submitted to the national gallery.

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Anyone may vote. Each vote is $1, and all proceeds from votes benefit the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. (NILMDTS.org) Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTD), is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization committed to assisting parents and families going through a difficult time when they experience an early infant loss. NILMDTS connects families with photographers and provides them with a DVD and a reproducible CD of the images of their baby at no cost to the family. For further information on NILMDTS, visit their website at www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org.

Grand prize national winner will be determined from the 50 city finalists. Winners selected by photography and modeling industry experts.

If your child is selected the national winner, you’ll receive many prizes, including a $5,000 US Savings Bond and a Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera.

If you’re interested in entering your child(ren), please call the studio at ***-***-****. For more information about the contest, go online to www.sandypucmodels.com.

No Plans on Sunday Afternoon-Join Us!

2009-02-11T13:29:00.000-08:00

Roots of American Music
Professional Musician, Ray Kamalay will present an interactive slide lecture along with music that traces the development of early American music from slavery to the early jazz age. Join us for this very unique program. 2-3pm Sunday, Feb. 15. Ela Area Public Library. Please register -http://www.eapl.org

A real treasure in Lake Zurich

2009-02-05T18:47:00.000-08:00

On page 10, of this week's Courier, a very nice article about Ela Library.

WIN meeting minutes 1/28/09

2009-02-05T12:50:00.000-08:00

Hi all,
Here's the last meeting minutes. If you have any changes, just let me know. thanks, see you soon on the blog!

1.28.09 WIN meeting – Alpine Chapel
In attendance:Pam Ventrone, Sheila Glazov, Mary Rose Hoover, Jackie de Boer, Denise Schirmann, Mary Ann Ryan, Denise Sepos, Suzanne Branding, Jill Looff, Jodie Kien, Kathy Nelson, Pat Muir, Muffi Painter, Arlene Fields, Chris Geimer, Lisa LaManna, Inna Dolnick, Terri Meyer, Rae Lautenschlager, Anna Berman, Maggie Wilkins, Lynn O’Brien, Rose de Paola, Randy Heidenfelder, Jane Fidler, Kate Zwiefelhofer, Sue Schulte, Nancy Camacho
Guests: Laura Cavanagh (Suburban Woman newspaper), Kathleen Muncer (EDW Services –bookkeeping), Avis Bonnett (Woodfield Planning Corp – mortgage specialist)

8:30am Meeting begun
President Arlene Fields:
“Duos” – recapped the new idea of introductions – talk about the person you contacted since last meeting, speak as them for 30 sec.

You should have signed up for blogging seminar – original sign-up sheet misplaced, please see Arlene to confirm list.

LZACC EXPO on Mar 14: committee will work on prep and planning. Chris Geimer (chair) will be emailing committee members for initial info and feedback.

Congrats to Lynn O’Brien on receiving Director’s Award at the Chamber Evening of Excellence.
Congrats to Suzanne Branding for becoming Lake Zurich mayoral candidate in April election.

Introductions

Group photo (Thanks to MaryAnn Ryan of Kidz’n Kaboodles for photography)

Speakers: Rae Lautenschlager – Willow Estate Sales
Pat Muir – Nationwide Insurance
Anna Berman – Trilogy School of Performing Arts
Arlene Fields – Baird & Warner

Next WIN meeting Feb 11 - No regular meeting at Alpine Chapel.
This will be the second Blogging Seminar session at Ela Area Public Library 8:30-10:00am

Meeting adjourned 9:45am

Center Stage Web Designs: Markting Tips for 2009

2009-02-02T09:19:00.000-08:00

Blogging:

One of the best ways to offer and get information to help your business.
A blog offers an additional way to forge relationships and to become a expert in
your field.
Quick and free way to get the word out on promotions, new services advertisements, coupons…

How do I find one: Visit blog networks like:
Define and search for your marketing base, who our my customers/prospects. Mom Entrepreneurs

Blogcatalog.com (My personal favorite)
Technorati.com
Blogsearch.google.com

Every topic you can imagine is available, for Example: http://www.meetup.com/Moms-Who-Want-a-creative-Outlet/messages/boards/thread/5781484

Pick a blog - offer useful information pertaining to your business and become the expert. Once you get started in an established blog, you can reach so many more people and faster.
Too much time, not so: Set a Timer and stick to it.

Purchase multiple Domain Names :

Bought on a yearly basis and is only $35 for 1 year.
Use words that a prospect may use to seek you out.
Different words than your company name.
Gives you more than one way to enter into your website

Micro-sites:

Taking the new domain one step further.
Create a separate webpage that is an abbreviated newsletter that you may already send out.
Change this webpage often and make it filled with words that people may search on

Online Social Networking:

Facebook.com
LinkedIn.com
Plaxo.com
Xing.com
Hoovers.com

Great way to network and get to know other people who need your services.
Opens you up to prospects that are outside your community.
Start with one and get involved.
Local, national, and global advantages
Offers links back to your website/blog/forums …

Blog Training for WIN Members

2009-01-13T16:16:00.000-08:00

WIN - We have scheduled two dates you can choose either to get a basic blog training. Matt Womack, Head of Technical Services, Ela Library will run the workshops. We encourage you to attend.

Dates are Wed. Feb. 4, 6-7:30pm (max. of 15)
Wed. Feb. 11, 8:30am-10am (Max. of 15)

If you have a laptop, you are welcome to bring to class. Otherwise, the library will provide laptops for training.

Please contact Terri Meyer, tmeyer@eapl.org or 847.438.3433 x171

Winter Events @Ela Library

2009-01-13T15:54:00.000-08:00

Meet Your Library Trustee - 10am-noon, Jan. 17
Beginning Genealogy - 10am-noon, Jan. 17
Genealogy Interest Group - 3-5pm, Mon. Jan. 19,Feb.16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20
eBay Advanced Selling Features - noon-2pm, Wed., Jan. 21
Make Your Life Easier - 7-8pm, Mon. Jan. 26
Cooking with Ying Stoller - 6:30-8:30pm, Wed. Jan. 28, Fee$3
The Truth About Income Taxes - 7-8:15pm, Tues. Feb. 3
Mr. Lincoln's Springfield - 7-8pm, Thurs., Feb. 5
Love Your Library Annual Celebration - 1-3pm, Sat. Feb. 7
Oscar Predictions - 7-8:30pm, Mon., Feb. 9
Roots of American Music - 2-3pm, Sun., Feb. 15
Eyewitness on Africa Series - 7-8pm, Wed., Feb. 18,Thurs. Feb. 26, Wed., Mar. 4
i have a voice Gallery Opening & Reception - 1-3pm Sun., March 1 (Exhibit runs through March 30)
Please go to www.eapl.org for registration and details

October Programs @Ela Library

2008-09-30T13:17:00.000-07:00

Backyard Gardening for Birds & Butterflies, 7-8pm Wed., Oct. 1. Slide lecture presented by Master Gardener Marian Thill.

Voter's Registration Fair(noon-5pm) and Candidate Forum(1-3pm), Sun. Oct. 5

Hat and Coat Reflections of a Photojournalist, 7-8pm Wed., Oct. 8, Slide lecture presented by Jerry Tomaselli, retired Tribune photojournalist.

Hanni & Beth: Safe&Sound, 7-8pm Mon., Oct. 13. Chicago author Beth Finke shares her experiences as a blind writer.
No registration required.

Teen Driving: Dare to Prepare, 7-8:30pm Wed., Oct. 15. Presented by the AAA Chicago/Lake Zurich Office.

Business Lunch & Learn: Going Lean, noon-1:30pm
Fri., Oct. 17.

Foreign Policy & the Presidential Campaign, 7-8pm Wed., Oct. 22. Arthur I. Cyr, Clausen Distinguished Professor will lecture.

The Getty Villa: Paradise on the Pacific, 7-8pm Wed., Oct. 29. Art Excursions will present slide lecture.

Please register for all programs unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.eapl.org for further details and to register for programs.

September Programs @ Ela Library

2008-09-03T16:08:00.000-07:00

Patio Party - noon-2pm Thurs. September 4 - Local garden consultant, Michelle Titterton will offer "Gardentainment"

The Fourth Season: The Garden in Winter - 7-8:30pm Thurs. Sept. 4 -Horticulture Educator Sharon Yiesla will share her favorite winter varieties as well as cold weather gardening tips.

Living the Green Life - 7-8pm Wed. Sept. 10 - All Ways Healthy owner Carole Childers will explain how little changes can make a big difference.

Hand Reflexology - 7-8pm Wed. Sept. 17, Susan Warris-Liepa, a certified reflexologist will present slide/lecture.

Lake County Forest Preserves 50th Anniversary Traveling Exhibit - 10am-1pm Sat. Sept. 20 located in library's parking lot.

The Best Kept Secrets in Health Care Today - 7-8pm Wed. Sept. 24 - Dr. Mark Gould, D.C., IHS will present slide/lecture.

Business/Lunch & Learn: Nutrition 101 - noon-1:30pm Mon. Sept. 29 - Presented by Dietician Kate Olson. Free Lunch.

Swarovski Beaded Jewelry Craft - 6:30-8:30pm Tues. Sept. 30 - Create your own necklace and bracelet. Fee$17 register by Sept. 16.

Please visit our website www.eapl.org for further details on all events taking place at Ela Library. Please be sure to register for programs unless noted otherwise.

thinking of summer and beyond with WIN

2008-07-18T08:52:00.000-07:00

Enjoying the summer days of July I hope. With Aug not too far away, your WIN board met this week and look forward to seeing you all on the next regular meeting Aug 13. We are going to have a great fall. . .guest speaker in Sept. or Oct, our mini expo in Nov, our holiday breakfast in Dec and more!

Let us know what's happening with your business this summer! As the designer of the Chamber of Commerce Chatter (newsletter) I want you all to check out Christy Suerth's article "How to Motivate Boomers, Xers & Nexters" in the August/Sept. issue. It should be up on the Chamber website by Monday. . .go to www.lakezurichareachamberofcommerce.com.

And check out Rose and Nancy in the back page photo (cool shades!)

June & July Programs @Ela Library

2008-06-18T15:08:00.000-07:00

Elephants in Thailand. Presented by Esther Perica. 7-8pm Thurs. June 19
Those Were the Days Radio Players. 7-8pm Tues. June 24
Michigan Beach Towns. Presented by Nancy McCully. 7-8pm Wed. June 25
Creative Memories. Presented by Sue Schulte. 7-8:30pm Mon. June 30.
The Chicago "L". Presented by author, Greg Borzo. 7-8pm Wed. July 9.
The Art of Norman Rockwell. Presented by Jeff Mishur. 7-8pm Wed. July 16.
Going Straight to the Source - Pointers on Oral Histories. Presented by Grace DuMelle. 7-8:30pm Thurs. July 31
The Faces & Places of China. Presented by Bill Helmuth. 7-8pm Wed. August 6.
Summer Reading Programs for Children,Teens, Young Adults, Adults run through the end of July.
Register for programs on our website www.eapl.org
Please check our website for ongoing events.

Networking Missteps, Mishaps and Mistakes

2008-05-28T11:34:00.000-07:00

I am posting these networking mishaps from Liz Ryan because we all invest a lot of time networking. We should all do it well.
Christy Suerth

The networking jungles are full of prowling and slithering creatures who can make you wish you'd stayed at home and far from your computer. Just so you don't emulate these unclear-on-the-concept networkers, here's my list of the Top 10 most egregious networking missteps:

1. Trip-Worthy
Writing to or calling a stranger to say, "Let's meet for coffee -- say, halfway in between our offices?" is highly impolite, since the person you're approaching doesn't know you from Adam. If you've got the desire to meet this person, you can figure out how to get within a half-mile or his or her office.
2. Join My Fan Club
Meeting a new person and adding him or her to your newsletter without permission is another capital networking crime. Don't do it -- write to each new acquaintance and ask for permission (and wait for an answer) before padding your subscriber list with his or her email address.
3. You're Nothing to Me, But Your Employer
Striking up a networking conversation with a person based on his or her nametag -- for example, because the person works at IBM -- and then, within five minutes, asking the person for an introduction to a hiring manager or purchasing decision-maker at IBM is the height of rudeness. Walk away from a networker like this.
4. Dear Trusted Colleague (Whatever Your Name Is)
Sending a LinkedIn invitation to every person you've ever met, using the standard LinkedIn boilerplate invitation language, will get you dropped from polite networking society. LinkedIn connections are intended for trusted colleagues, and if you must invitation-spam your new acquaintances, you can at least take 10 seconds to compose your own, personal note to each one.
5. Remember Me?
Popping up after 10 or 15 years to ask an old contact, "Say, could you help me find a job?" brands you as a me-first networker. The proper outreach to a person you've lost touch with is, "Dear Stan, it's been too long! I'd love to hear about what you are doing." Smart networkers don't wait until they're job-hunting to keep up with friends, old and new.
6. I Was Thinking About You, You, You, and You
Sending a mass mailing disguised as a personal message earns you a one-way ticket to Networking Hell (imaginary) for good reason. When you write "I saw this article and thought about you" it should be true. Unless you can think of about 400 people simultaneously, it's unethical to send any kind of mass mailing disguised as a one-on-one message to each recipient.
7. I Practiced It; I Have to Deliver It
Spitting your "elevator speech," unsolicited, into a new acquaintance's face is a major networking faux pas that happens far too often. Conversation is a give-and-take activity, and isn't built to enable either participant to launch a 30-second-or-longer monologue about his business. Wait for your conversation partner to ask questions -- don't shower her with details about your fabulous firm and its amazing products.
8. So There's This Bridge in Brooklyn
Turning what was supposed to be a get-to-know-you coffee or lunch into a sales pitch is another hateful networking move. If you invite a person to coffee to hear about your products, say so.
9. Since You and Charlie Are So Close
Meeting a new person and then sicking your friends on him or her without asking permission is rude! Ask for permission before you send a job-hunting friend or other advice-seeker on to a new acquaintance. It's never a good idea to pass on a networking contact's email address or phone number without expressed permission.
10. Bill Gates Suggested I Call
Using a networker's name in vain may be the worst networking sin of all. If you want an introduction, ask for it, and don't be miffed if your networking contact doesn't come through. Introductions are like gold, and imply that the person making the introduction is endorsing the person who's being introduced. If you call up a friend of mine and say, "Liz suggested I call you," when I did no such thing, you're off my list forever. Watch your step, and if you run into the types of networkers who pull stunts like these, walk the other way as fast as you can. Life is too short to waste your time with rude networkers -- after all, we're known by the company we keep.

Written by Liz Ryan, a 25-year HR veteran, former Fortune 500 VP and an internationally recognized expert on careers and the new millennium workplace. She is the author of "Happy About Online Networking," a popular speaker on workplace and work/life topics, and the leader of the global AskLiz Ryan online community.

To Blog or Not to Blog - That is the Question

2008-05-22T09:57:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

I've been doing tons of reading lately on things like "Conversational Marketing" and "Buzz Marketing". Without exception, authors point to the power of creating trust with future customers by using the power of conversation in lieu of hard-sell (expensive) marketing approaches? Well, we know this. We experience this with each other twice a month! At WIN, we know one another, trust one another and give business and referrals to one another. What if we could invite more people to the conversation? Say potential customers and other interesting and influential people? One certain way to expand the conversation is to blog. A BIG thanks to Andrea Cronin for setting up a great place to experience blogging.

The purpose of my post is to give you some resources to begin to understand why blogging can support your marketing efforts to increase sales. In addition, if you do it well, you will also have some good conversations along the way.

Post a comment. I'd love to hear your opinion on blogging and on these resources.

Naked Conversations by Robert Scoble and Shel Isreal

Blogging for Dummies (and WIN members) by Susannah Gardner

Blogging for Business Everything You Need to Know and Why You Should Care by Shel Holtz

May Programs @the Library

2008-05-01T14:08:00.000-07:00

20-20-20 Writing Workshop - Presented by Mystery author, Libby Fischer Hellmann.
1-3pm Sat. May 3

Lake Zurich Garden Club Sale - 8:30am-noon, Sat. May 10

Staging Your Home - Linda Lanci will present slide/lecture.
7-8pm Thurs., May 15

Safety and Disaster Preparedness - Open House
10am-3pm Sat. May 17 Please see library's newsletter for more details. LifeSource Blood Drive will take place. to schedule appointment, please call Library 847.438.3433 or go to www.lsbrighten.org and use our sponsor Code LZ27.

Spring Plant Clinic - Master Gardeners from the Univ. of Illinois are available to help you with those gardening questions.
10am-2pm Tues. May 20

Boost Your Brain Power - Author and professional speaker Sheila Glazov will present.
7-8pm Wed. May 21

Discovering Cultivated Orchids - Raymond Wiggers presents this slide/lecture.
7-8pm Thurs. May 29

One Book, One Reading Community - "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen. Take part in our 2nd annual One Book, One Reading Program. Books are available for checkout.
Related programming will take place in June and July.

Go to our website www.eapl.org to register for programs.

Friends of Ela Library 25th Annual Book Review Luncheon

2008-04-02T12:21:00.000-07:00

Our 25th Annual event with take place at Twin Orchard Country Club in Long Grove on Friday, April 25, 11am. Well-known book dramatist Barbara Rinella returns as our featured guest speaker. Tickets are $50 per person or $450 for a table of ten. Please contact Terri Meyer if you would like to attend or further information. 847.438.3433 x171 or tmeyer@eapl.org

If you would like to make a donation to our basket raffle, please give me a call or email.

Blog??

2008-03-06T20:32:00.000-08:00

Okay, I finally logged on to this blog thing... now what? Define "Blog", what exactly does it mean anyway? Hope to see you all at the LZ Expo!!!

Spring lectures @the Library

2008-02-21T09:10:00.000-08:00

Informed Investing Karen Chan - Consumer Educator Univ. of IL Extension will present. Wed. March 5, 7-8pm
Writers' Group Workshop - Karen Rosenthal, writing coach will present. Sat. April 12, 11am-1pm
Minimizing Your Legal Risk - Mark Ernst, Business Advisor will present. Free Lunch. Wed. April 16, noon-1:30pm
Natural Wonders of Namibia - Art Excursions will present slide/lecture. Wed. April 16, 7-8pm
Inside Magazine Publishing - Julie Scudder Dearyan will present. Sat. April 19, 1-3pm
The Faces & Places of Pakistan - Bill Helmuth will present slide/lecture. Wed. April 23, 7-8pm
Screenwriting Basics - Doug Bell will present. Wed. April 30, 7-8:30pm
The Cycling Sisters Return - Meet Evie Weber & Norma Witherbee as they share their latest bicycling adventure following the Underground Railroad. Thurs. May 1, 1-2pm
Dialogue, Plot & Research Workshop - Libby Fischer Hellmann, local mystery author will present. Sat. May 3, 1-3pm

Please register for programs www.eapl.org

February & March Lectures @the Library

2008-02-20T14:43:00.000-08:00

From Waitress to CEO - Meet Carolyn Gable. Free lunch. noon-1:30pm Wed. Feb. 27

Artist Edward Hopper Art Lecture - Art Excursions will present slide/lecture of American artist Edward Hopper which is the focus of an Art Institute special exhibit this spring. 7-8pm Thurs. Feb. 28

ANNE FRANK EXHIBIT - A PRIVIATE PHOTO ALBUM - MARCH 1-31. PLEASE GO TO WWW.EAPL.ORG FOR PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS. OPENING EVENT SUN. MARCH 2, 1-3PM

Please register www.eapl.org

JANUARY PROGRAMS & LECTURES @ THE LIBRARY

2008-01-08T12:51:00.000-08:00

Your Diet Makeover 2008 - Dietitian Joan Schwaba will be present slide/lecture. Wed. Jan. 9, 7pm
Sharing & Saving Your Digital Images - Roger Mattingly, Professional Photographer will present slide lecture. Mon. Jan. 14, 7pm
Trade Show Marketing, FIF Marketing will present program. Free Lunch-Wed. Jan. 16, noon-1:30pm
Record Keeping-What to Keep - Karen Chan, University of Illinois Extension Services will present slide/lecture. Wed. Jan. 23, 7pm
Beginning Genealogy - Carol Bartlett, Reference Librarian will present slide/lecture. Thurs. Jan. 24, 7pm
Fitness Results - Fast - Trainer Brian Cygan of the Exercise Coach will present. Wed. Jan. 30, 7pm
Wanted: Teen Volunteers - Find out about volunteer opportunities for teens @the library. Thurs. Jan. 31, 7pm
Family Program - "Yesterday's Coffeehouse" co-sponsored with Ela Township "55 plus" Folk Duo Patchouli will perform and Latte Ladies will serve lattes. Sun. Jan. 27, 2pm

Please register for programs at www.eapl.org

WIN in 2008!

2008-01-03T07:36:00.000-08:00

Looking forward to seeing you all next week at our WIN meeting! Hope it is a great New Year for all and let's make our networking group even better this year - we'll have the new meeting dates for the next 6 months and more news from Muffi - see you on Jan. 9th.

December Programs at the Library

2007-11-27T13:14:00.000-08:00

A Yuletide Carol - ShawChicago Theater will perform a festive collection of stories, songs, and poems that celebrate Christmas in all its snowy glory. Sat. Dec. 1, 3-4pm.

Chicago Bronze Holiday Concert - Chicago Bronze, an English Handbell Choir, returns for a festive concert. Sat. Dec. 8, 2-3pm.

Music of the Season - The tradition continues as the Lake Zurich High School BARE Voices share their holiday music program. Tues. Dec. 18, 1-2pm.

Please register for programs. Go to www.eapl.org

WIN Holiday Expo - this WED!

2007-11-12T05:45:00.000-08:00

Looking forward to seeing all our WIN members and guests on Wed. at the Holiday Expo. The committee has been busy getting a great morning together — there will be door prizes, coffee plus goodies to eat and. . .a great opportunity to browse, shop and get to know the WIN women and their businesses!

Bring a friend, email that contact that may be looking to check WIN out or just stop by, it will be fun!

Wed, November 14, Hawthorn Woods Barn (Lagoon and Old McHenry) 8:30-11:30am,

November Library Lectures

2007-10-31T13:53:00.000-07:00

Life on the Erie Canal, Thurs., Nov. 1,7-8:30pm. John Lynn , Historian will present.

Lunch & Learn-"Demographics Now" Wed., Nov. 7,noon-1:30pm. Gerry Sawchuck Product Manager will present.

Stocking Your Cooking Arsenal 101, Wed. Nov. 14, 7-8pm. Chef Michael Niksic will present.

Local Authors Showcase, Sat. Nov. 17, 2-4pm. Meet authors and book signing.

(Sharon Shea Bossard, Carrie Ann Alford, Michael & Ann Babiarz, Ronald Kirk Goulding, Michael Siri).

The Christmas Tree Ship, Mon. Nov. 26, 7-8pm. Author Rochelle M. Pennington will present.

Holiday Table Magic, Wed. Nov. 28, 7-8:30pm. Philomena Urhausen will demonstrate and share ideas.

Please go to http://www.eapl.org/ to register for programs.

WIN Holiday Expo

2007-10-31T08:15:00.000-07:00

WIN - Women in Networking - hosts its annual Holiday Expo on November 14, 2007, 8:30-11:30am at the Hawthorn Woods Barn, Old McHenry & Lagoon in Hawthorn Woods.

Come for coffee, shop for gifts and browse our businesses! A large portion of our WIN membership will have exhibit tables of products and services, gifts and gift certificates. Also, WIN members in various business fields will be in attendance and information about our group will be available. WIN is the largest Lake Zurich area women's business group, more info at winlz.com.

For questions about the Holiday Expo event, please contact Jamie @ (847)973-1621 Bring a friend and see you there!

Women Expo this Wednesday

2007-10-22T11:01:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Here is information about a Women Expo this Wed. 10/24 that you might be interested in:

WOMEN (Women's Organizations Meeting to Empower & Network) EXPO
Wednesday, Oct. 24 - 5:30-7:30pm
Embassy Suites in Schaumburg
1939 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg

Cost: $30 per person
More info @ www.palatinebpw.org/womenexpo

This is the first one, put on by Palatine Business & Professional Women and Remarkable Women magazine. Area women's groups will have booths there (ie North Suburban Professional Women's Association, League of Women Voters, eWomen Network) and a reference book of other groups in the area will also be distributed. I've submitted WIN to be put in the reference book (booths were not available to groups w/exclusivity clauses). Anyway, Andrea and I are going to check it out and if you think you might be interested, you can rsvp maybe we can carpool or meet up there.

And the Winners Are ........

2007-10-16T21:15:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies:
3 WIN members answered the Virtual Assistant quiz correctly. As you did so well, rather than limiting it to 2 winners, as I originally stated, I'm going to offer all 3 of you a prize of your choice.

The Winners are: Chris G., Kate Z. and Terri M. Great job!

Just let me know your prize preference from the following:

1. 30 minutes of Virtual Assistant services.
2. 30 business cards scanned into a database and exported to an e-mailable Excel spreadsheet.
3. 30 mailing addresses entered into Word and printed on white address labels.

Thanks for playing and see you next week.

Jackie

Quiz from Today's WIN Presentation

2007-10-10T15:26:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies:
As promised this morning at our WIN meeting, here is the quiz taken from my presentation today:
1. Name 1 communication method my clients use?
2. Give 2 benefits of working with a Virtual Assistant?
3. Name 3 services I provide.

The first 2 WIN members to provide correct answers may choose any 1 of the following prizes:

1. 30 minutes of Virtual Assistant services.
2. 30 business cards scanned into a database and exported to an e-mailable Excel spreadsheet.
3. 30 mailing addresses entered into Word and printed on white address labels.

Good Luck
Jackie de Boer

2007-10-10T06:49:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

FYI - MaxFitness is undergoing a makeover. Bigger and better. I am very excited! In the meantime, we will still be burning calories, and building new bodies.

Need a no-nonsense way to determine your daily allotment of calories? Take your goal weight and multiply by 11 for a woman and 12 for a man. So a woman who wants to weigh 140 lbs. should get about 1540 calories a day (140 x 11). Wasn't that easy?

Have a great day!

October Library Lectures

2007-10-04T14:31:00.000-07:00

What Every Teen Should Know About a Healthy Body, Healthy Image & Healthy Diet. Teri Elliot Burke and Dr. Jeanene Caccopola will present. 7-8pm Wed. October 10

Filled Up But Feeling Empty. Dr. Ronn Read of Alpine Chapel will present. 7-8pm Wed. Oct. 17

Hearty Soups for Winter. Chef Carol Mackey will demonstrate and offer a sampling and recipes.
6:30pm - 8pm Wed. Oct. 24. Tasting Fee $3.

To Sign Up for programs go to www.eapl.org

New Web Services

2007-09-21T12:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Blogging Women:

Center Stage Web Designs is not just about web designing anymore, many website services are now offered all in one place:

Design and Development Site
Site Maintenance Plans
Blogging: Setup, Training, and Consulting
Site Analysis from Google's Perspective
Search Engine Keyword Analysis
Site Analytics and Performance Tracking
Marketing Consulting

Custom Site Maintenance plans can include:

Inbound Link Analysis
Traffic Source Analysis
Website maintenance (links, content, pictures...)
Site Visitor Analytics
And More upon request...

At Center Stage Web Designs we make it a goal to put your website in the spotlight, so that you have a website that is a strong advocate for your business.

Library lectures

2007-09-17T18:34:00.000-07:00

Hi, All,

A couple of programs this week that might interest some of you - Wed, Sept. 19, 7-8pm - Lorenzo Ghiberti Art Lecture, (Exhibit is running at the Art Institute of Chicago through October 14)Thurs. Sept. 20, 7-8pm Five Easy Steps to Good Nutrition. To sign up go to www.eapl.org

I look forward to reading our blogs.

blogging women!

2007-09-05T03:56:00.000-07:00

This could be a fantastic way for our group to communicate and get to know each other better. You will be able to update everyone on your business news and also give a little bit of personality with the dialogue.
I have some thoughts questions for Andrea but think our women will really enjoy this.

2007-09-04T12:39:00.000-07:00

This seems like a great idea - even though I can't view it from my office computer!! But it appears I can create a new posting!!!

Board members: What do you think?

keeping in touch

2007-08-08T18:15:00.000-07:00

I am not sure I am doing this correct but I know I will figure this out. I just want everyone to know that, knowledge is power, so here we go. I look forward hearing from all of you.

Center Stage's New Website

2007-07-24T04:18:00.001-07:00

Hi

I am excited to announce that I finished my new website. As a website designer I already see changes I want to make, but that is just how it always goes.

Some new Internet technologies I can help you with are: E-Marketing I can set you up to have marketing campaigns that include: Blogging, Emails, Inbound Linking, and RSS Feeds. Go to: http://www.centerstagewebs.com/EMarketing.html for more information on these topics.

Also be sure to visit my new Portfolio page and see all the websites I have already done.

Please follow this link: http://www.centerstagewebs.com/ and Post a response to let me know what you think. I welcome any constructive opinions, what do you like about it and also what kind of enhancements can I do to improve my site.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!