August 2010 Newsletter

The President’s Corner – Robin Dozier Otten
August 18 Program – The Science of Influence and the Art of Persuasive Presentations™
Welcome New Members
Renewing Members
The 2010-2011 NAWBO-NNM Board of Directors
Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings
Corporate Sponsors and Platinum Members

The President’s Corner – Robin Dozier Otten
August can be a month of beginnings and endings. Although traditionally, Labor Day weekend has been the unofficial end of summer and the time to begin our fall schedules, in recent years, school in New Mexico begins in August and brings a premature end to the slower pace of summer. Even before August began, the members of NAWBO-NNM’s new board of directors picked up the pace and began working to bring you an interesting and beneficial year of programming.

In July, the board held its annual planning retreat, lead by former NAWBO-NNM president and member of the national board of directors, Sandy Cody. We had a productive meeting and many good laughs as we learned more about one another and began to form the relationships and cement the friendships that we had already established. We talked about our obligations to you, the members of our organization. And we also talked about the expectations we have of you. All of us agreed to take on leadership responsibilities because we share the belief in NAWBO and we are convinced that our chapter can become THE organization that women business owners must join.

Our July meeting focused on the power of volunteers in our community. Erin Williams Young, former president of the Junior League of Albuquerque spoke about her commitment to voluntarism and inspired us to continue to make the time to “do good” in whatever ways fit our passions and talents. Julie Epling, our community outreach chairman, talked about choosing an organization that will be the recipient of our support this year. The directors of our chapter gave us a taste of what it would be like to volunteer to take part in the various committees that make our group strong. We hope those of you who were there enjoyed the meeting and found a niche that you’d like to fill for the year. If you couldn’t make the meeting, we hope you’ll think about how you’d like to take part. To fulfill the potential of our chapter will take a contribution from all of us, but we believe that the rewards each of us will reap will be well worth the effort.

One last comment on the subject of expectations: we EXPECT that you will tell us about the vision you have for our organization and how you think our NAWBO chapter can be improved. How can we make your NAWBO membership more rewarding for you and for your business? How can we attract other women business owners to our group and how shall we fulfill their needs once they join us? We sincerely want to hear from you. We believe your ideas will dazzle us!.

Robin Otten
President 2010 – 2011
Northern New Mexico NAWBO
Email Robin

August 18 Program – The Science of Influence and the Art of Persuasive Presentations™

Persuasion is the #1 SKILL of highly successful and ultra-prosperous individuals. In fact, everything you want in life comes from a direct result of influence and persuasion. Persuasion begins in the mind, and the clearer you are about what you want, the better the chances of you actually getting it and being successful … but only if you understand the powers of persuasion and the subliminal triggers of influence, compliance, and motivation.

Matt Rix is one of America’s leading authorities on the science of influence and compliance combined with the art of persuasive presentation techniques.

Through his highly acclaimed speaking, training, and corporate partnership programs, he has helped thousands of clients whose careers depend on their powers of influence, motivation, and persuasion.

His formal education includes a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, post-graduate research in microbiology and biochemistry, and an MBA in Technology Management. His professional background comprises 22 years spanning international corporate presentations, executive-level communications, competitive intelligence, and technical sales training … not to mention over 9 years as a professional stand-up comedian and live-stage entertainer.

Matt’s cutting-edge Signature “Story-Selling” concepts are extremely effective because he combines the Science of Influence with his in-depth knowledge of Persuasive Presentation Skills. These techniques not only work for sales, marketing, leadership development, and corporate communications, but they are also highly beneficial when used in our personal lives (and even within our romantic relationships!)
His concepts are compelling, amazing, and undeniable … as is his tag-line:

“It’s Not What You Know or What You Say That Counts … It’s What People REMEMBER You Said and How You Made Them FEEL!”™

Meeting Schedule & Location

We meet at the Embassy Suites Conference Center Lomas and I-25 Albuquerque

Cost

Members: $32 with an advance reservation.
Non-Members: $37 with an advance reservation.

Reservation Policy

Advance reservations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 13. RSVPs received after the deadline and walk-ins will be charged an additional $5.

Please click here to make an advanced reservation. After you RSVP, you have the option to continue and pay in advance.

Welcome New Members

Patricia Burtnett
Co-Owner
Dragonfly Express
108 W Alicante Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4602
Phone: (505) 820-9321
Email Patricia
Visit Dragonfly Express Website

Renewing Members

Karen Urbielewicz
President
Urbielewicz, Murphree CPA’s, P.C.
4940 Corrales Rd Ste 200
Corrales, NM 87048-8613
Phone: (505) 897-7382
Email Karen
Visit Urbielewicz, Murphree CPA’s, P.C. Website

Mary Rutland, SPHR
President/CEO
Human Resources By Mary Rutland LLC
PMB 224
13170 Central Ave SE Ste B
Albuquerque NM 87123-5588
(505) 332-9235
Email Mary

Barbara Northrop
Owner/Director
LearningRX-AbqNE
7120 Wyoming Blvd NE Ste 16
Albuquerque NM 87109-4869
Phone: (505) 856-1596
Email Barbara
Visit LearningRX-AbqNE Website

Linda Parker
Principal
Retirement Strategies, LLC
500 4th St NW Ste 301
Albuquerque NM 87102-2129
Phone: (505) 822-9300
Fax: (505) 828-0977
Email Linda
Visit Retirement Strategies, LLC Website

The 2010-2011 NAWBO-NNM Board of Directors

President…..Robin Dozier Otten

Past President…..Mary Rutland

President-Elect…..Debbie Maestas-Traynor

Secretary…..Johanna Tighe

Treasurer…..Sandie Loewenthal

Director of Member Services…..Donna Luke

Director of Public Policy…..Samantha Lapin

Director of Education and Leadership…..Lorraine Ell

Director of Economic Development…..Merri Jean Jones

Director of International Opportunities…..Kay Carrico

Director of Communications…..Barbara Kline

Liaison to FEE…..Sandy Schargel

Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings

Establish relationships, network, share business building tips in an intimate casual NAWBO group, and experience
the added benefit of being part of a powerful group of New Mexico business owners.

NAWBO-NNM NORTHWEST Satellite

Breakfast Meeting
the FIRST Wednesday of every month
Where: WESST Corp Facility in Rio Rancho
For information please contact Lorie Guthrie at 892-1238

NAWBO-NNM UPTOWN Satellite

Breakfast Meeting
the SECOND Wednesday of every month
Where: Le Peep Restaurant
For information please contact April Pargas , 299-6161

NAWBO-NNM SANTA FE Satellite

Breakfast Meeting
The SECOND Tuesday of every month
Where: Zia Diner in Santa Fe
For information please contact Christy Martinez by email or
call 505-983-2666 ext. 109.

Corporate Sponsors and Platinum Members

We extend special thanks to our chapter Corporate Partners

They look forward to working with our members. Click on a company logo to visit the web site in a new window or click on a name to send an email.

DIAMOND NAWBO-NNM CORPORATE PARTNER:

New Mexico Business Weekly has the right tools to help you grow your business. The Business Weekly is chock full of local business news, in depth information and tons of leads. Stay in touch with New Mexico Businesses by subscribing to the NM Business Weekly! Our contact is Nancy Salem, 505-768-7008.

Jobing.com exists with one key mission: to connect local employers and local job seekers. It’s that simple. Our company was founded by a human resources professional who believes passionately that HR is the driving force behind the success of every business and that finding and keeping great talent is the key to that success. Contact Randy Richardson, General Manager, 505-440-6351.

SILVER NAWBO-NNM CORPORATE PARTNERS:

We are a full service regional financial services company with a strong focus on a superior level of customer service. We provide a range of services for commercial banking, retail and business banking, and consumer finance. Bank of the West is big enough to help and small enough to care. Please contact Leslie Quade, 505-271-9770

Perfectly situated between the University of New Mexico and the downtown business district, the Embassy Suites Albuquerque provides a relaxing guest experience with comfortable accommodations and impeccable service. Our contact is Natalee Hoff, Catering & Sales Manager, 505-275-7100

COPPER NAWBO-NNM CORPORATE PARTNERS: