May's Annual Nonprofit Showcase Luncheon

It is always exciting to hear about what is going on with our nonprofits in the network. Last Tuesday at our monthly luncheon we were able to hear from Patty Craven, Director of Membership and Information Technology of Girl Scouts of Central California South; Jill McCartney, Community Development Coordinator with Hinds Hospice; Gerre Brenneman, Executive Director of Evangel Home; and Kathleen Smith, Investor Relations Manager of the Economic Development Corporation.

 

We are glad these ladies took the time to share about their organizations and their current and upcoming needs. Luncheon attendees were then able to go to the organization's booths to ask more questions or find out how they could get involved.

Jayne, our 2013 President,  announced a couple of prize winners at the luncheon. In her April President's Message she mentioned giving out 5 raffle tickets for the 57th person who registered online for the luncheon and a Starbucks card for the 39th person who registered online. The winner of the raffle tickets was Margarie Donavon with MedID559 and the winner of the Starbucks card was Doreen Dunn with Volt Workplace Solutions. It pays to register for your lunch and to keep your eyes out for special little incentives!

 

A big thank you to our luncheon and gift sponsors. So many of the following names are people/companies that continue to give every luncheon.

Luncheon Sponsor
Katie Avila, New York Life

The Buddy Bag Sponsor

Judy Strickland, Juice Plus

Scholarship Raffle

Sandra Rodriguez-Lucero, The Perfect 10 Nails by Sandra

Girl Scouts of Central California South

Pamela Alexander, Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel

Lisa Rinehart, Principal Financial Group

Alicia Hinton, Lavender's Light

Jayne McCallister, Fresno Women's Network 

Kelly Fitzgerald, Sequoia Sandwich Shop

Michelle Peacock, Heald College

Shellie Green, Fresno State University

Kitty McManus, Jack Nadal International

Debbie Milla, Milla Vineyards

Karen Bowser, Creative Memories

Shelie Green, Hampton Inn & Suites

Lisa Serman, Fresno Memorial Gardens

President's Message for May

April Showers Bring May Flowers.  How is your Network Garden Growing?

Before the flowers can grow, they need to be planted, nurtured, and watered. Building relationships is like growing a beautiful flower garden. It is remarkable to see your relationships grow into lasting friendships.

The Fresno Women’s Network has provided me this opportunity. Awhile ago, I realized that just showing up and handing out my business card was not true networking. I learned that it was really about building relationships.  My involvement in a committee provided me with even many more opportunities. Working with so many talented, creative ladies is an honor.

Your involvement on a committee is an opportunity to develop new, positive relationships in your life and business. You can make a positive difference in another member’s life. And, most importantly, you can have some FUN!!

My network garden is so beautiful, not only in the spring but all year long. There is still a lot more room to plant.

Remember this is your Network and we want to provide you with a positive and memorable experience and your input is very important and we welcome your suggestions for improvement. Please fill out the evaluation slips at the luncheon. They are on every table.  If you want to get involved and don’t know where to start, or have any suggestions for improvement or programs you can always contact me by email president@fresnowomensnetwork.org or by phone at 559- 307-9981

All of our committees have been hard at work planning some very exciting luncheon speakers, mixers, and other events that you don’t want to miss. Check out the calendar on our website and plan ahead.

Remember to register for the luncheon online at our website.  Registration # 39 wins a Starbucks card and # 57 receives 5 free raffle tickets!

Can’t wait to see you at lunch!

FWN New Members who joined in April 2013

Welcome to Karen Nishimura with Premier Valley Bank, who joined Fresno Women's Network in April 2013.  Also welcome Wendy Niles with Radisson Hotel (referred by Karen Sorensen) and Jill Parker with Heald College. Are you interested in joining Fresno Women's Network? Click HERE for information.