May 2009 Newsletter

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The President’s Corner – Barbara Dawson
Program – Exhale and Just Breathe!
Welcome New Members
An Invitation to a NAWBO-NNM New Member Orientation
Mastermind Groups
Call for Nominations: KUDO Awards
Can People Find You?
Exciting NAWBO-NNM-Sponsored Events at the Albuquerque Little Theatre
Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings
Corporate Sponsors and Platinum Members

The President’s Corner – Barbara Dawson

Are you ready to try something NEW?

My 15 year old daughter auditioned for and got a part in a play called Miss Mary Mack that’s playing at The Box on Lomas and 12th Street here in Albuquerque. She was scared when she went to audition because she had never been in The Box before and was afraid she wouldn’t know anyone.

When she got there, several people thought they knew her. They were sure they had seen her in a number of other productions. Come to find out, my daughter has a twin! They are the same size, same color hair and style, same facial expressions; they dress alike, and even have some of the same mannerisms!

I asked my daughter the other day what she’s enjoyed the most about being in this production and she said “the cast.” She looks forward to the carpool and enjoys the people so much. She’s going to hate to see the show end on the 17th of May.

NAWBO-NNM is also trying something new. The Embassy Suites is sponsoring and underwriting the cost of the meeting on May 20th. This meeting will honor and celebrate our Corporate Partners, Platinum Members and YOU. We will not be having a sit-down meal but instead heavy hors d’oeuvres.

If you are a new member, you may be hesitant, like my daughter; to come into this meeting feeling that you don’t know anyone. You may be a bit uncomfortable because you don’t quite know how to approach the women you meet there or you may wonder if this will be time well spent. My guess is that many of our long-term members will be delighted that this meeting will give them lots of opportunities to re-connect with each other and network with new members.

My expectation is that, no matter how long you’ve been in NAWBO, like my daughter you’ll find someone who reminds you of you. Perhaps the connection will be your industry, your family, your friends, your community service, or perhaps the same alma mater.

I’m looking forward to meeting you all there. Let’s walk away saying …”What I like best about NAWBO are the incredible, powerful, women who I get to work and play with.”

Be sure to register at NAWBONM.org before the 15th. And the cost this month is only $15.00 for members and guests. See you on the 20th.

Barbara Dawson
President 2008-20009
Northern New Mexico NAWBO
505-897-3773
email Barbara

May 20 Program – Exhale and Just Breathe!
A Networking Reception

Get to know NAWBO’s corporate partners, platinum members, and chapter members, especially new members who have joined over the past year. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres while you network and learn more about NAWBO member businesses and corporate partners. Have a chance to win exciting door prizes including:

One-night stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel
Embassy Suite Hotel Spa Gifts including one 55-minute massage and one pedicure
Two-room night package at a Heritage Hotel of your choice in Albuquerque or Santa Fe
One 75-minute massage by A Touch of Enlightenment Massage Therapy

Spotlight Tables

Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Shrink-a-Thon by Lisa Godin

Menu Options

Hors D’OEuvres

Reservations

Advance Reservations Required by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 15
Please RSVP online. You will then have the option to continue online and pay in advance.
You can also email Elizabeth Lucero and pay at the door with cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover.
Meeting Cost: $15 members – $15 non-members
RSVPs received after the deadline will incur an additional $5 fee
Cancellations after the deadline and “No Shows” will be invoiced. To cancel a reservation, please email Elizabeth Lucero.

Welcome New Members

Mark Ayers
Executive Director
A+ Academic Coaching
2501 San Pedro NE
Albuquerque NM 87110
505-888-7643
Email Mark
Visit A+ Academic Coaching Website
We assist individuals to achieve their academic and career goals. We work with all ages and abilities. Our motto is “Success from ABCs to SATs”.

Patricia (Tricia) E. Penn
Educ. Adm. Consultant, Accountability Specialist, Cadre Specialist
Cooperative Education Services (CES)
4216 Balloon Park Rd NE
Albuquerque NM 87109-5801
505-438-0460 (Santa Fe)
Email Tricia
Do private consulting pertaining to administration and public special educational services in accordance with federal law. Currently provide services to LEAs in New Mexico, but can do same in any state across the U.S.

Carolynn Roibal
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
2801 Rodeo Rd, Suite D
Santa Fe NM 87507
505-474-3836
Email Carolynn
Visit Edward Jones Website
Whether you want to plan for retirement, save for college reduce your tax bills or just acquire extra income to meet monthly expenses, you can expect personalized service and information on investing in quality investments for the long term. We offer a variety of investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, government securities, municipal bonds, CDs, money market funds, IRAs and more.

Ashley Taylor
CPA / Owner
Ashley Taylor, CPA, LLC
6908 Luz del Sol Pl. NW
Albuquerque NM 87114
505-228-0206
505-792-1537 (fax)
Email Ashley
Visit Ashley Taylor, CPA, LLC Website
QuickBooks installation, set-up, training, problem-solving / trouble-shooting, periodic support/review.

Carolyn R. Ward
Associate Broker / Owner
Chocolate Properties Real Estate Consultants
P.O. Box 20687
Albuquerque NM 87154
505-331-9049
505-798-9471 (fax)
Email Carolyn
Visit Chocolate Properties Real Estate Consultants Website
A small company that does more than the big companies do, specializing in personal service for all clients in every phase of their real estate transactions, buying or selling, and featuring some of the best relocation services in the state.

An Invitation to a NAWBO-NNM New Member Orientation
You are cordially invited to the NAWBO New Mexico New Member Orientation. You don’t have to be a new member – ALL members are invited!

WHEN
Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 4 – 6 p.m.

WHERE
At the office of NAWBO Corporate Partner, Liz Lucero, ChFC – 365 Schulte Road NW

WHAT
Chapter Past President, Sandy Cody, will talk about NAWBO history, what it means to be a NAWBO member and the privileges and resources that you receive as a NAWBO member.

Refreshments will be served and you will have the opportunity to meet other new members and the NAWBO-NNM Board of Directors.

RSVP
Please RSVP to Johanna Tighe.

Mastermind Groups
Here’s a quick quiz – see if you answer YES to any of these questions:

Do you sometimes have challenges that are too big for you to solve alone?
Do you want to grow your business, but aren’t sure how?
Do you ever wonder if you’re making the right decision for your business?
Do you ever wonder what other business owners think, feel and do?
Do you sometimes feel alone at the top?
Do you wish you had a board of directors like major corporations with people whose expertise you can trust for advice?

If you did, then joining a NAWBO Mastermind group may be for you! There are only two requirements: that you are a member in good standing and you maintain the confidentiality of your group.

If you’re interested, please download and fill out the Mastermind Letter of Interest and email it to Julie Epling or fax to 505-880-2799 attention: Julie. Or you can simply call Julie for more information at 880-2719.

Call for Nominations: KUDO Awards

The annual KUDO Awards, to be announced at our June meeting, recognize members of the Northern New Mexico chapter of NAWBO for their efforts since the previous June.

The nomination deadline is Friday, May 29, 2009. Winners will be announced at the June meeting.

We invite you to submit nominations for the awards below. Current members of the board are not eligible for nomination.

To submit a nomination, send an email to Lynne Marcus 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 – Awarded to the member who supports NAWBO women and provides the springboard that sets the standard as an idea developer and innovator of programs. Previous Winners: 2008: Debbie Steg, Dynamic Metamorphosis 2007: Ann Allsbury, Keller Williams Realty 2006: Deborah Weaver Parker, DW Parker Fiber Arts

Mentor of the Year – Awarded to the member who has given openly and graciously not only of herself, but also of her business knowledge. Previous Winners: 2008: Mary Bresnahan, The Bresnahan Grou[ 2007: Julie Epling, UBS Financial Services 2006: Barbara Dawson, Balancing Life and Work

Advocate of the Year - Awarded to the member who has been an ambassador for NAWBO no matter where she is. Previous Winners: 2008: Dr. Janice Moranz, Janice F. Moranz, MD 2007: Mary Bresnahan, The Bresnahan Group 2006: Edna Lopez, Compa Industries Joan Schlueter, On Site Hiring

Up and Coming Business Owner of the Year – Awarded to the member who has been in business less than three years and is not only successful, but has also achieved substantially in a very short period of time. Previous Winners: 2008: Stephanie Luna and Kristin Wallin, Wallin & Luna Counseling Associates 2007: Theresa Presentato, Synlawn Synscapes of NM, LLC 2006: Deb Austin, Office Alternatives

Public Policy Advocate of the Year - Awarded to the member who has been a leader in support of NAWBO’s public policy positions. Previous Winners: 2008: Joan Schlueter, OnSite Hiring Consultants 2007: Debbie Maestas-Traynor, Maestas Consulting 2006: Celia Ameline and Robin Dozier Otten

Rookie of the Year - Awarded to the 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. Previous Winners: 2008: Merri Jean Jones, Studio J Interiors 2007: Lynne Marcus 2006: Ann Allsbury

Woman Business Owner of the Year – Awarded to the member woman business owner who has gone that extra mile with her business in the best interests of the community. Previous Winners: 2008: Deb Austin, Office Alternatives, LLC 2007: Lucy Archamboult, LEA Environmental Services Janice Moranz, M.D. 2006: Luci Dawson

Can People Find You?

Have you updated your NAWBO contact information lately? You’d never let your business card show incorrect contact information; but how about your “business card” in the NAWBO-NNM member directory?

NAWBO-NNM creates our member directory from the information you enter in the NAWBO national site.

You may have seen an email from NAWBO national about their recent website overhaul. Now would be a good time to check it out and update your profile information at the same time. Just go to the NAWBO web site and complete the Member Login at the top left side of the home screen. If you’ve forgotten your password, there’s a quick link right there and they’ll email it promptly. Your profile will pop up on the screen as soon as you login.

Please update your information soon, as the Communications Committee will be publishing a new directory soon.

Exciting NAWBO-NNM- Sponsored Events at the Albuquerque Little Theatre

Girls Night Out – Special Preview of the Full Monty!

NAWBO-NNM, Women on the Fast Track and NMAWC are sponsoring a Women-Only “Viewing” of the final dress rehearsal of “THE FULL MONTY – The Musical” at the Albuquerque Little Theatre. Enjoy a great play … a great party … and the perfect night out with the girls!

Thursday, May 28 at 8:00 pm
Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW
Tickets: $50 for single ticket; $80 for you and a friend ($10 from every ticket sale will be donated to the local chapters of these three women’s Organizations)
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 505-242-4750 or 516-222-0236. You can also purchase tickets online.

Don’t Miss the Ultimate Networker Evening of Ultimate Connections

Join the members and friends of Albuquerque’s finest networking and professional organizations for an evening of ultimate connections. One place, three hours, and thousands of opportunities.

Come early and attend a fabulous workshop on How to Work a Room with Stacy Sacco or Unconditional Networking with Lucy Rosen.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 6:00 – 8:30 PM
The Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW
$40 per person includes choice of workshop, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and drinks
For information or to register

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 Roz Dufour by email or phone 880-0400

NAWBO-NNM SANTA FE Satellite

Breakfast Meeting
The SECOND Tuesday of every month
Where: Zia Diner in Santa Fe
For information please contact Susanne Kennedy by email or call 505-820-6342.

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:

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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: