OFF TO THE AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE BUT FIRST,

This week should be full and exciting. Business before pleasure but by Thursday I am off to the American Business Women’s Association’s National Conference in Covington Kentucky. Franklin Covey’s Seminar, Mike Robbins, AfterBurner team building, Comedy from the Water Coolers and more, Top Ten Business Women, Recognition, Dining, Shows. I hope I can keep up. The good news is that I have been working out so I am hopeful.

But first, here is what is going on with the Women in Business Breakfast members as announced at our meeting last Thursday:

SEPTEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 14: COATS AND CANS FOR THE COMMUNITY
Our collection of Coats and Cans for the Community Drive begins September 15th and runs through November 14th. People can bring gently used coats, scarves, mittens, gloves, and even clothing and can goods to my office, Harris Group Realty, Inc. 2950 Professional Pl Ste. 205 M-F 8:30-5 pm or if they give me a call at 227-9900 I will be glad to swing by and pick up any donation that they have. I will be giving the donations to Springs Rescue Mission and Lighthouse Ministry food pantry. Any questions or need more info contact Barbara Harris: barbara@barbaraharristeam.com

OCTOBER 7 AT 4 PM PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH COLORADO SPRINGS MAYOR
October 20-24 is National Business Women’s Week in the U S. It is a week for us to be recognized for our many contributions to the business world. Pikes Peak BPW will host a proclamation signing at City Hall on Tuesday, October 7th, at 4 PM. We would like to have as many women attend the proclamation presentation as possible. Submitted by Anne Wamser. Any questions or need more info: awamser@yourfriendlybank.com

OCTOBER 9, THE WOMEN IN NEW ENGLAND PRESENT A DINNER SEMINAR
RSVP to Cris@Carter.net by Friday October 3. Topic is Financial Independence and Security because you owe it to yourself to take charge of your future! Dinner is complimentary and starts at 6 p.m. at Patty Jewett Golf Club!

OCTOBER 10, AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S CSWEN LUNCHEON
The American Business Women’s Association’s CS Express Network meets on October 10th at 11:30 a.m. for lunch, networking and program at the Garden of the Gods Club, 3320 Mesa Rd. October program will be the Brian Tracy Interactive Workshop: "Beyond Goal Setting - How the Top 1% Plan Their Success" & "Developing the Attitude of a Champion" Auction will be held for tickets to the Denver Women on Boards Event (See Below). Lunch reservations are required no later than October 7 and may be made on line at www.cswen.org Submitted by Cris Carter, President CSWEN

OCTOBER 21, SCWCC LUNCHEON
The Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce meets at the Warehouse, 25 W Cimarron St. Program will be by Beth Kosley, the Executive Director of the Downtown Partnership. See www.scwcc.com for further information. Submitted by Linda Mojer, Executive Director, SCWCC

NOVEMBER 1O, WOMEN ON BOARDS
Women on Boards is an annual panel discussion held in 6 different locations throughout the United States in order to educate and prepare women to serve in Boards of Director positions. Currently, women represent only 14.7% of the membership of Fortune 500 company boards, but new expectations for board members of all organizations are creating new possibilities for women. The Women on Boards workshop is in Denver on Monday, November 10, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the auctioning off of 2 tickets to the event (each ticket worth $75.00) at next month’s CSWEN meeting. Please see www.sharpupswing.com/WomenOnBoards4518.php for more details of “Women on Boards.”
Submitted by Cris Carter

NOVEMBER 22nd SENIOR RESOURCE COUNCIL HOLIDAY DINNER DANCE FOR SENIORS
The 6th annual Holiday Dinner Dance will be on November 22nd. This is a free dinner and dance for our senior community put on by the Senior Resource Council. Table sponsors and volunteers are needed. Tables are $100 each and includes the door prizes for that table. If you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering, contact Renee Cunningham at rcunningham@brightstarhealthcare.com

NEXT MEETING OF WOMEN’S BUSINESS BREAKFAST: OCTOBER 23 AT THE CITADEL MALL’S WOMEN’S RESOURCE AGENCY
Beth Roalstad, the Executive Director of the Women's Resource Agency, Inc. will be hosting the Women in Business Breakfast for our October meeting on the 4th Thursday, October 23. Jane Aiello came up with a great idea that as long as we are going to the agency, we might want to clean out our closets and contribute to the WRA’s Dress for Success. Attached are the guidelines for such donations so you can cull through your closet and get your donations ready to bring to the meeting. Thank you Beth for hosting and thank you Jane for a great idea.