Part-Time Job Opportunity in Buffalo Grove

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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

INVITATION TO INTERNATIONAL WOMAN'S DAY

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?

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!

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

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

WIN meeting minutes 1/28/09

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

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:

1. Facebook.com
2. LinkedIn.com
3. Plaxo.com
4. Xing.com
5. 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

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

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