Let's be a Valentine to the Women of Evangel Home!

Check out Community Connection - Evangel House!

Connecting with Evangel Home - "Heart Sisters" connecting with coffee... Yes, the commodity of common coffee can be a real need; how we brew, serve and relate to one another is over the coffee cup!

Our opportunity: Bring to the luncheon any and all items related to COFFEE! Cans of ground coffee, creamers, sugar and other sweeteners, coffee cake mixes, cookie and bar mixes... Yes, even chocolates! Coffee mugs, spoons, cocktail napkins- anything you might use in your home to make coffee for your friends. New and gently used items are always welcome with that can of Folgers!

Let's be a Valentine to the women of Evangel Home!

Message from the FWN President for February

Before you build a bridge you need Support and a Strong Foundation.

Plan now how you want to build your support system and foundation for your Networking Bridge. 

Plan now to take advantage of all that the FWN has to offer. It is an amazing organization with something for everyone, Make it yours.

Plan now to get more involved in the FWN. It is your network and the more you put into it, the more you will benefit from being a member.

Plan now to join a committee or volunteer at one of our many functions, it is a great way to get that foundation started. Getting involved is a wonderful way to stay visible and give back to the organization. Networking is not about showing up and collecting cards, it is about being involved. Networking is about building trust and relationships and seeing how you can help others.

Getting involved offers a great opportunity to explore new people, and some new interests. Take the time to get to know each other and make a friend. Friend’s build relationships and relationships build business. Your bridge will be stronger if you build your relationships. 

Plan ahead and mark you calendars for our annual Business trade show “NET @ Night” on March 21st. We need your help to make this a big success. There are many projects large and small that need volunteers. Please contact the Special Events Chair, Vanessa Carpenter, the Network Office or myself if you would like to participate. There are also booth spaces available if you would like to promote your business.

Plan now to join in and have fun, it is good for you!

A GOAL WITHOUT A PLAN IS JUST A DREAM

If you have a story about how your Network membership has benefited you, please email it to me I would love to share your story! 

Jayne McCallister
President
Fresno Women's Network

January Luncheon

With a new year comes resolution for change. Fresno Women’s Network kicked off 2013 by presenting the owner/founder of unlockyourpossibility.com and personal coach, Michelle Leath as our guest speaker this month.

Michelle spoke on the topic of Food, Body Image & Business - The Hidden Connection. The presentation focused on our mission of personal and/or professional growth of women by discussing how your relationship with food and your body may be impacting your work in the world. Michelle also discussed the three biggest weight loss myths that keep women stuck, along with how to shift that to nourish your body and your bottom line.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters and attendees:

Raffle Prize Donors:

Judy Strickler, Juice Plus

Pamela Alexander, Stephens & Bean

Sandra Lucero-Rodriguez, Gold Canyon Candles

Kitty McManus, Jack Nadel International

 Alicia Hinton, Lavender’s Light

Karen Bowser, Creative Memories

Nykole Sullivan, Dinner My Way

 Marie Garringer, MetalMark Climbing Gym

Luncheon Sponsor:

The Center for Medical Weight Loss

New Members joined December 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to our newest members who joined Fresno Women's Network in December 2012.  Monica Kelly with Draw Crowds Media Marketing, and Teresa Branic with Girl Scouts Central California South. Are you interested in joining Fresno Women's Network? Click HERE for information.

Welcome to our newest member who joined Fresno Women's Network in November: Jon S. Morse with Big Picture High School.

December Holiday Luncheon

The December Luncheon found us Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater again this year. Another good year for the Fresno Women’s Network coming to a close and what better way to celebrate than with 100 (or two) of your closest Networking friends.

This event wouldn’t be as festive as it always is if it weren’t for the generous donations of some of our members. Thank you again to all of you who support the Network as well as our Scholarship and Special Events Committees.

Special Events Raffle Donors

(gifts over $50 in value)

Alicia Hinton, Lavenders Light

Kitty McManus,  Jack Nadel International

Jayne McCallister, London Properties

Karen Bowser, Creative Memories

Caroline Wade, Caroline’s Creations

Nykole Hibbs, Dinner MyWay

Karen Sorensen, Mary Kay Cosmetics

Debbie Milla, Milla Vineyards

Cheryl Hansen-Abshere, Real Goods Solar

Katrina Tonkogolosuk, Marketing Plus

Scholarship Raffle Donors

Alicia Hinton, Lavenders Light

Sandra Lucero-Rodriguez

Heald College

Katrina Tonkogolosuk, Marketing Plus

Nykole Hibbs, Dinner MyWay

Connie Smith, Smith Financial

Joan Meyers, Guarantee Real Estate

Cheryl Hansen-Abshere, Real Goods Solar

Shelie Green, Hampton Inn Suites

Caroline Wade, Caroline’s Creations

Marcy Scheabenland-Paparazzi

Jennifer Wojtas, Orchard Park

Girl Scouts of Central California South

Thank you to all of you who donated and also to all of you who attended our December luncheon and bought raffle tickets. Wishing all of you a wonderful Holiday and the Happiest of New Years. Thanks also to Principal Financial Group, who sponsored our December luncheon.

Hope to see all of you in 2013!

Toy Drive for Angels of Grace

It is that time of year again to pull out your festive outfits and prepare to enjoy a Holiday Event with those you have grown closer to within our Network. Of course the event I am referring to is the Fresno Women's Network Annual Holiday Luncheon at Roger Rocka's. For this special event, we begin our luncheon a little earlier (11am) to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to partake in the merriment.

On the agenda, is a Holiday Concert featuring the Voices United Chorus. Other activities include our Scholarship Raffle and the Annual Special Raffle to support our Special Events Committee. If you can, we ask that you bring a raffle item, if not, please be sure to fill your purse with dollars for raffle tickets.

Another very important event that will take place at tomorrow's luncheon, is the Toy Drive we are having for Angels of Grace. We have supported Angels of Grace all year long as our Community Connection Partner. Please bring a wrapped gift for a child...if you can, bring TWO! If you are unable to attend the Luncheon tomorrow, but would like to donate a gift, please contact one of our Board Members.

I look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow! Happy Holidays!