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Monthly Meetings
We meet quarterly on Tuesday evenings at the Monona Gardens Restaurant, 6501 Bridge Road, Madison, WI. Meetings start at 5:30 with an informal networking reception. Dinner is served at 6:00 pm with an introduction and welcome by the president. The speaker begins at 6:45 and our program is adjourned by 7:45 pm. Registration for members is $5 and $8 for non-members. You will be responsible for ordering your own meal from the menu.

We strive for variety with our programs and to provide an educational (and fun) environment. Past speakers have included local luminaries speaking about business networking, public relations, building sales leads, health, legal and personal development.

Following is the meeting schedule for 2010.
  • Tuesday, February 23, 2010
  • Tuesday, May 18, 2010
  • Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Upcoming Meetings

February 23, 2010
Speaker and Topic to be Determined
Click here for our on-line registration!
Or register by phoning Denise Senn at 345-3335, email dreamtravels@tds.net or mail to Madison BPW, PO Box 628373, Middleton, WI 53562-8373.


Past Meetings

October 20, 2009
Fearless Referrals: Building Business Through Referrals

Presented by:
Matt Anderson, The Referral Authority

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Matt Anderson, of the Referral Authority, has grown his business exclusively by referrals, relationship building, and networking. He specializes in training and coaching business owners how to build referral-based businesses. Recent clients include three locals of the American Advertising Federation, New York Life, US Bank, MetLife, and the Northern Film and Media Group in the UK. He is the author of the upcoming book, Fearless Referrals, and is a regular contributing author to the DJ News as well as the best known resource for financial advisors: Horsesmouth.com. He lives in Madison, WI but hails originally from Coventry, England, consistently voted home of Western Europe’s Most Unfriendly and Least Intelligent People as well as the Best Place to Get Beaten Up in Broad Daylight.


September 15, 2009
Members Only Meeting

Members will discuss the affiliation of Wisconsin BPW with the BPW Foundation and where the Madison Chapter of BPW will go from here.

Click here for our on-line registration!
Or register by phoning Denise Senn at 345-3335, email dreamtravels@tds.net or mail to Madison BPW, PO Box 628373, Middleton, WI 53562-8373 so that we receive this no later than NOON on Wednesday, September 9.

June 16, 2009
Keys to Organizing

Presented by:
Nancy Kruschke McKinney, Successful Organizing Solutions

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Do you wonder where your day goes? Come to this session to assess how you are spending your time and give you an opportunity to share and learn time saving techniques from fellow BPW members. At this presentation, you will acquire tools to assist you in managing tasks and time more effectively. You will leave with a personal action plan to increase time spent on key activities and reduce time spend on less productive tasks.

Nancy Kruschke McKinney is the only Certified Professional Organizer® in Madison. She is a professional coach and consultant in the organizing industry, who designs and implements organizing systems for paper files, computer files, and everything in between. Since 1987, her clients have included large corporate departments, small businesses, and individuals. She is a professional speaker and a published writer.

Nancy is the co-author of “Organizing Your IEPs” and an organizing booklet “Action Organizing Tips for Your Office—Ways to Get and Stay Organized.” You can find her as the expert on NBC15 with Leigh Mills at 5:00 pm and in Wisconsin Woman.

Her clients regularly say, "Thanks for the magic", "I couldn't have done it without you", "Before working with you, I was overwhelmed and discouraged. You make it so easy." Come see her magic as she helps you find time.

Click here for our on-line registration!
Or register by phoning Denise Senn at 345-3335, email dreamtravels@tds.net or mail to Madison BPW, PO Box 628373, Middleton, WI 53562-8373 so that we receive this no later than CLOSE OF BUSINESS on Wednesday, June 10.

May 19, 2009
News from the State: BPW WI and Madison BPW Officer Installation

Presented by:
Lisa Lau, Business Manager - School District of Chilton

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Lisa Lau has been a member of Wisconsin Business and Professional Women (BPW) since 1996 and a member of the Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area local since 2007. She has held officer positions in her former local (Calumet Area) and has held Committee Chair positions as well as the Treasurer position with the State organization. Lisa is currently running for Wisconsin BPW Vice President for the 2009-2010 year. Lisa is currently employed as the Business Manager for the School District of Chilton and is actively involved with her children's Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops.


April 21, 2009
Weight Loss and Your Health

Presented by:
Sandy Schuette, Director Harbor Weight Loss Institute and
Terri Stratton, American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer

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Sandy Schuette has a B.S. degree in Home Economics from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI. She holds a dual certification as a Lifestyle Counselor in both weight and stress management through the American Association of Lifestyle Counselors, based in Dallas, TX. Thirty years ago, Sandy lost 25 lbs. and has successfully kept that weight off by making lifestyle changes that she continues to practice on a day to day basis. Her compassion and intimate understanding of issues surrounding unwanted weight make her an exceptional source of support and motivation for all of her clients. Sandy has worked in the weight management field for over 18 years and has assisted over 1,000 clients in the Dane County area find alternatives to emotional eating.

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Terri Stratton is a career gym rat with stops in opera, French literature, and professional cooking. All roads have led to the culmination of her passion for fitness and the desire to teach what she love: Certified Personal Training. Terri approaches personal training with a healthy dose of compassion, perspective, and a sense of humor. She derives great satisfaction from her clients’ success as she motivates them to attain their exercise and lifestyle goals.


March 17, 2009
Women, Money and Power

Presented by:
Diane Dillette

A Financial Advisor and owner of The Dillett Company, Diane's mission is to help individuals and small business owners grow their wealth and protect it. With over 25 years of experience, Diane started The Dillett Company in 2000. She earned the LUTCF designation (Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow) and recently completed studies and became licensed as an Investment Advisor through Harbour Investments, Inc. to expand her skills and abilities to work with client portfolios.


February 17, 2009
The Benefits of Massage and Stress Reduction

Learn about the benefits of massage for stress reduction, as well as self care strategies to achieve optimal health of the mind, body and spirit.

Presented by:
Amy Nicholson Connell
Program Director of Therapeutic Massage
Madison Area Technical College

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Amy Nicholson Connell is a nationally and WI state certified massage therapist, and professional member of the Association of Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers. She has held the role of Program Director of Therapeutic Massage Program at MATC since 2005, where she also teaches western massage theory and technique.


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