May 2008 Newsletter

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The President’s Corner – Mary Rutland
Program – Wednesday, May 21 – Dinner Meeting
Details of the Silent and Live Auction – Unlocking the Treasure Chest
Welcome Seven New Members
Two Membership Renewals
Call for Nominations: 2008 Kudo Awards
Platinum Profile – Lucy Archamboult
Are You Prepared to Vote on June 3rd?
Try Airport Fast Park – Guaranteed Low Rates & Great Customer Service!
2008 Women’s Business Conference – Together: Rising
Did you know…
Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings

The President’s Corner – Mary Rutland

Hello, Friends…

As my term as President of one of the finest organizations I have been privileged to belong to comes near a close, I would like to share some thoughts….

I have grown—I have learned how to communicate better, listen better and above all, increase my patience.

I have seen love and sharing practiced by so many and so often.

I have been encouraged by so many of you. Thank you….

And I have felt so privileged to know so many wonderful women.

And the experiences continue. Thank you so for the opportunities you have afforded me in the organization and the relationships.

You have made me feel queenly, majestic and at the same time humble in your trust.

I am truly blessed…

Mary Rutland, President NAWBO-NNM, 2007-2008

Program – Wednesday, May 21 – Dinner Meeting

Panel Discussion:

Linda Parker, President of the New Mexico Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs, will facilitate a panel discussion featuring Edna Lopez, COMPA Industries Inc., Karen Urbielewicz, Urbielewicz, Murphree CPAs, and a third panelist to be announced. The discussion will transform how you think about maximizing your charitable contributions, and your networking and marketing dollars.

Silent & Live Auctions!

A silent and live auction will be held at the May 21 meeting. All of the funds that are raised will go directly to the New Mexico Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation, to be used for education, training, scholarships and loans for women entrepreneurs. All auction donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by tax law.

Commitments for the live auction include:

Suite Night for up to 16 people at a New Mexico Scorpions hockey game
1-hour visit from Stanley the Scorpion for a birthday party or other kid’s function
Party-in-a-Box at Madeleine’s Place, including a Limo, Wine Tasting, and Caterer
Sparkling piece of jewelry from Beauchamp & Co.

This is a great way to promote your business or an associate’s business, and it is also a good time to purchase gifts. See the next article to learn how you can donate auction items or cash to support our philanthropic efforts on behalf of the foundation and who to contact for questions.

Introduction of the 2008-2009 Board of Directors

There being no petitions to add candidates to the slate of officers proposed by the nominating committee, the 2008-2009 board of directors will be introduced at the meeting.

Meeting Schedule & Location:

This month we will meet in the La Ventana room at the Embassy Suites on Lomas, just west of I-25. La Ventana is located off the main hotel lobby.

5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Mix ‘n Mingle and Silent Auction
6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner & Program
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Live Auction and Conclusion of Silent Auction

Advance Reservations Required by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 16

For immediate reservations, click here. After submitting your reservation, you will have the option to continue and pay in advance online.
You can also email Luci Dawson to make a reservation.
To cancel a reservation, please click here to email Luci.
Meeting Cost: $29 members – $35 non-members
RSVPs received after 5:00 pm on Friday, May 16, and “Walk-Ins”: $34 members – $40 non-members
Cancellations after 5:00 pm on Friday, May 16, and “No Shows” will be invoiced.

Menu Options

Regular Entrée — Chicken Piccata
Vegetarian Entrée — Cheese Manicotti

Details of the Silent and Live Auction – Unlocking the Treasure Chest

The evening will start with live music as the silent auction gets started. Then a Board Member will speak shortly about the NMFWE. Each individual that has donated a single item with a value of $100 will have the opportunity in 7-words to tell about their donated item. Then Rick Carden, the event’s auctioneer, will start with the live auction.

To date there have been 32 items donated for the auction. Bring you checkbooks and credit cards and have a fun time supporting your sister organization!

New donations will be taken through Friday, May 16th. All donated items should be brought prior to the meeting by 4:30 p.m. For questions, call Roberta Salas, 843-6492.

The NMFWE Board thanks everyone who made a donation. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Welcome Seven New Members

Cyndy Bohannon
Owner
IP Distribution Systems, LLC
8100 Wyoming Blvd NE M4 #233
Albuquerque, NM 87113-1946
(505) 328-2129
email Cyndy
We are a Communications Services Provider for Business Customers. We offer IP Networking, Voice (Local Dialtone) Data Services (MPLS, IP VPN, Ethernet and Dedicated Data Services). We specialize in high capacity private networks, and service large clients (including Publicly Traded Companies) across the U.S. We are independent consultants who have alliances to procure and install networking and communications services with most major providers.

Cheryl Buckel
CEO
Inspirational Management Solutions
4721 Mesa Encantada Ct NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
505-459-5488
email Cheryl
Helping women in business to find creative management solutions to extend their businesses and create stronger teams!

Gwen Clapp
Owner
Blue Plate Special
2412 San Mateo Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-255-2583
email Gwen
Visit Gwen’s web site
With BLUE PLATE SPECIAL you receive personalized service. We design specialty catering experiences for all sizes of celebrations and events. Whatever the occasion, we’ll provide full-service catering that will
make yours an event to remember!

Melanie Cravens
Owner
Alphagraphics
4500 Osuna Rd NE, Ste 200
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-888-2679
fax: 505-883-0753
email Melanie
Visit Melanie’s web site
We provide all types of print and copy needs, letterhead, envelopes, business cards, newsletters, mailing services, full service design. Free pick up and delivery. E-mail us your PDF . . . we’ll do the rest!!!

Christy Martinez
Insurance & Financial Services Agent
Farmers Insurance & Financial Solutions
2500 Camino Entrada Ste 3
Santa Fe, NM 87507-4904
505-983-2666
email Christy
Visit Christy’s web site

Aliesha Ruiz
Owner/Agent
State Farm Insurance
13140 Central Ave SE Ste IA
Albuquerque, NM 87123
505-294-3330
email Aleshia
Visit Aleshia’s web site
State Farm Insurance – Providing insurance and financial services.

Leticia Trujillo
Insurance Agent
Farmers Agency
8014 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-379-6701
email Leticia
Farmers Agent for home, life, business and auto insurance

Two Membership Renewals

Jean Gibson
Your “CFO-to Go”
Resource Interlink
9220 Mabry Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109-6479
505-856-5147
email Jean
Your CFO-to-Go gives you the power of a chief financial officer on a part-time, as-needed basis. Increase your profits with our experienced financial management, planning and strategic business thinking.

Susan Miertl
Owner
Susan Miertl, CPA LLC
PO Box 12422
Albuquerque, NM 87195
505-220-7051
email Susan
Provide tax, bookkeeping, and business consulting solutions for small businesses and individuals.

Call for Nominations: 2008 Kudo Awards

NAWBO annually presents seven Kudo Awards to its members at the June NAWBO meeting. The Kudo Awards Committee is seeking suggestions from you for deserving candidates. To submit a nomination, email Mary Lou Christopherson with the name of the award, the name of your nominee, and a brief description of why this person should be recognized.

Categories are:

Supporter of the Year: For the member who supports NAWBO women and provides the springboard that sets the standard as an idea developer and innovator of programs.

Mentor of the Year: For the woman who has given openly and graciously not only of herself, but also of her business knowledge.

Advocate of the Year: For the woman who has been an ambassador for NAWBO no matter where she is.

Up and Coming Business Owner of the Year: For the woman who has been in business less than three years who is not only successful, but has achieved substantially in a very short period of time.

Woman Business Owner of the Year: For the business owner who has gone that extra mile with her business in the best interests of the community.

Rookie of the Year: For a new member who has been an active member of NAWBO for less than one year and who has become visible not only in NAWBO but in the community in a short period of time.

Public Policy Advocate: For the woman who has been a leader in support of NAWBO’s public policy positions.

~ by Mary Lou Christopherson

Platinum Profile – Lucy Archamboult

Lucy’s company, LEA Environmental, LLC is 10 years old this year! She has been blessed with steady environmental work ever since she took the leap from employed environmental consultant and went out on her own. Lucy’s bread and butter work is environmental property assessments for commercial property. She specializes in smaller specialty environmental contracts such as storm water permitting, local Indian tribes’ issues, environmental health and safety audits, and housing and urban development (HUD) grants. Lucy is also a certified asbestos inspector and management planner, a certified lead based paint inspector, and performs water sampling.

Lucy is focused on providing her long-term clients the best possible service. She’s been savvy enough to build great relationships and a strong reputation. Since she is in the service business, she keeps a keen eye on making sure the client’s needs are met, and they feel cared for. This mantra has fed her business with a steady stream of word-of-mouth referrals. Lucy is also focused on client education and strong vendor relationships.

The stability and success of her business can also be attributed to meticulous bookkeeping and accounting practices. She also has very low overhead by working from a home office. “Keeping it simple”, is also one of Lucy’s mantras in her business. You can tell that Lucy enjoys her work and is committed to helping the community and the environment.

Because our NAWBO chapter has counted on her support year after year, in so many quiet ways, she was recognized as Woman Business Owner of the Year for 2006/2007. This chapter Kudo Award is given for the business owner who has gone that extra mile with her business in the best interests of the community. Lucy has been a devoted member of our Public Policy Committee almost since it’s inception. In addition to attending all their meetings faithfully, she made an annual cash donation of $500 to support NAWBO’s presence at Business Days in Santa Fe. This support kicked our visibility up a notch or two. Furthermore, she brought signage and supplies to Santa Fe for this event, even when she was somewhat hobbled by a broken ankle. Her company is very important to the community, as well, because its mission is to protect the environment.

We are so glad to have Lucy in our midst and wish her continued success and enjoyment of her work.

Contact Lucy at 505-890-7815 or email Lucy

~by Amy C. Zampella

Are You Prepared to Vote on June 3rd?

We have all been barraged by politics for months now. Some of us love it and others are sick of it. But the results, many of which will be decided in New Mexico on Tuesday, June 3rd, will have an impact on all of our businesses. This year, in addition to the very unusual situation in the presidential campaign, we have circumstances in New Mexico that have never happened in our history. All of our US House delegates are leaving their seats to run for the US Senate seat being relinquished by our senior Senator, Pete Domenici. As in each presidential election year, the entire NM legislature is up for election: all 42 Senators and 70 House representatives.

All this potential turn-over obviously has the potential to change the political climate and the business environment along with it. But many people say, “Why should I vote in a primary? The November general election is where the real decisions are made.” It is true that our federal delegation will not be decided until November, but the decisions in both major parties in the primary election may have a real influence on the choices you can make in November. And in our state legislative races, the importance of primary voting is perhaps even greater. Right now, we have already elected 33 of the 70 NM House representatives because only one person filed in those districts. The same is true for 17 of the 42 NM Senate seats. But the real argument for primary voting is this: eleven Senate districts will choose their state senator in the primary because there is a primary race, but no opponent in the general election. In the NM House, eight districts have only a primary.

Along with the congressional campaigns and the legislative races, two districts of the five-seat Public Regulation Commission are up this year and there are some interesting primary battles there as well. The members of the PRC have such wide-ranging regulatory authority that every business in our state is affected by their decisions.

So, bottom line, we urge you to become informed about the candidates and vote for your choices on June 3rd! In order to do that, voters must be registered by May 6th, so please remind all your family members and employees of that important deadline. Registration can be easily accomplished by clicking on the link to the New Mexico Prosperity Project located on the NAWBO-NNM website.

I would be remiss if I closed this piece without thanking all of you who attended Speak Out. It is seen nationally as of one of the outstanding public policy programs in all the NAWBO organization! And our legislators really like it. Thank you for making it work.

~by Robin Dozier Otten
Director, NAWBO-NNM Public Policy Committee

Try Airport Fast Park – Guaranteed Low Rates & Great Customer Service!

Airport Fast Park is offering all Northern New Mexico NAWBO Chapter members a daily discounted parking rate of $3.00 (including tax) per day! Serving the ABQ airport at 2801 Yale Boulevard, Airport Fast Park offers bottled water, luggage assistance and free shuttle service to/from ABQ.

To receive this special rate, all Northern New Mexico NAWBO Chapter travelers must enroll in the Airport Fast Park Frequent Parker Program. This program is free of charge and allows you to accumulate points for free parking, print receipts on-line, review parking history and most importantly, receive your special rate automatically without presenting any coupons or ID. You will receive an enrollment packet containing your Frequent Parker Card within 7-10 business days.

Company Code Required for Discount – If you enroll in the Frequent Parker program via the link above, Airport Fast Park will be able to track your enrollment and apply your special rate automatically. If you opt to enroll in the program via the Airport Fast Park website, you will be prompted for the Company Code 0116207. You must enter this code in order to receive the discounted rate associated with your Company. You will only be prompted for this code if you enroll via the Airport Fast Park website.

For more information, please contact John Reimann, Account Manager:
office: (505) 242-5181
cell: (505) 261-7836
email John

2008 Women’s Business Conference – Together: Rising

Have you heard the buzz about NAWBO’s 2008 Women’s Business Conference? It is taking place June 12-14 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix and it’ll be a gathering like no other. The opening reception, hosted by NAWBO Phoenix, will feature a Jones New York fashion show with style expert Lloyd Boston. Two of the cutting edge breakout sessions are:

Making Connections: Understanding the “Culture Factor” in the Way You Do Business
Technology: Determining if “What’s New” is “What’s Next” for Your Company

plus plenty of opportunities for great conversation will make the 2008 Women’s Business Conference an event you don’t want to miss.

June 12-14 Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Phoenix, Arizona

In 2008, women business owners will create a rising tide of entrepreneurship, shaping the larger business environment as they build greater success for themselves. Uniting around their common goals, these powerful women will define new standards of ownership and prosperity, changing the social, political, and economic landscape forever.

In celebration of this rising change, NAWBO is holding its 2008 Women’s Business Conference June 12-14 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix. This premier event will draw women entrepreneurs from across the country looking to grow their businesses, advance their leadership skills, and create lasting change in the business culture. Make plans now and plan to attend this essential event.

Agenda Highlights:

Keynote remarks from remarkable women and business leaders

— Laura Liswood, Secretary General, Council of Women World Leaders and Senior Advisor, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
— Rita Davenport, President of Arbonne International and author of Making Time, Making Money — Nely Galan, Television producer, owner of Galan Entertainment, and cast member of “The Apprentice: Celebrity Edition” — Oren Harari, Author, competitive advantage expert, and former consultant with The Tom Peters Group

Chapter leadership training (June 11) with Disneyland
Procurement Pavilion where you can be matched with a major corporation seeking women-owned vendors
Jones New York fashion show
Education sessions on leadership, business planning, global business development, and branding and marketing
Advocacy sessions on health care, immigration, and procurement
Once you are registered, you can view the schedule at a glance and download a full agenda and find out how to get the most out of your conference experience

Did you know…

you can visit our Corporate Partner’s websites by clicking on their logos on the Chapter Corporate Partner’s page? Click on the “Partners” tab in the top purple bar of our website’s home page. Then click on “Chapter Partners” inside the “In This Section” box on the right side of the page. Then click on any logo to be taken directly to the Partner’s website.

~by Amy C. Zampella

Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings

NAWBO-NNM NORTHWEST Satellite Breakfast Meeting – NEW INFO

the FOURTH Wednesday of every month
When: May 28, 2007
8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Where: WESSTCORP Facility
4200 Meadowlark SE
(528th & Southern)
Rio Rancho 87124

Guest Speaker: A 10 minute presentation

RSVP to Lorie Guthrie at 892-1238

NAWBO-NNM UPTOWN Satellite Breakfast Meeting

the SECOND Wednesday of every month
When: June 11, 2007
7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Where: Le Peep Restaurant
2125 Louisiana NE (S. of Pier One)
SW corner Indian School & Louisiana
881-7272

Program: A 10 minute presentation

Please e-mail Lynda Turner an RSVP or call her at 855-5126

NAWBO-NNM SANTA FE Satellite Breakfast Meeting

The SECOND Thursday of every month

When: June 12, 2007 from 8:45a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Zia Diner, 326 S Guadalupe (between Aztec and Montezuma), Santa Fe 505-988-7008
Guest Speaker: A 10-minute presentation

Please e-mail Debbie Steg an RSVP or call her at
505-920-7141

Cost:
Members – cost of breakfast (bring your appetite)
Non-members – cost of meal and a $5 admission fee

(Please note that non-members can attend up to 3 times. After three visits, they will be encouraged to join NAWBO.)

Chapter Corporate Partners

Please support our Chapter Corporate Partners that support us so well.

Platinum Members

Please support our Platinum Members, whose extra financial commitment allows us to continue developing our chapter leaders.

If you would like to submit an article for the next NAWBO News, please get in touch with us!

Editor

Donna Luke
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Independent Associate
505-307-2906
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Reporters

Amy Zampella
Heartline Wellness Center, Inc.
255-2203
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Nancy Ullery
Heartland New Mexico
440-9586
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Lisa Adkins
SolutionWerx
797-3801
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Atkinson & Co.
843-6492
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