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 Monthly Meetings We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at the conveniently located downtown Madison Concourse Hotel, 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 monthly speaker begins at 6:45 and our program is adjourned by 7:45 pm. Pre-registration for members is $23 before the deadline (noon on Wednesday before the meeting) and $25 post-deadline. The cost for non-members is $25. 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. Upcoming Meetings
June 16, 2009 Keys to Organizing Presented by: 
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. Past Meetings
May 19, 2009 News from the State: BPW WI and Madison BPW Officer Installation Presented by: 
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 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. 
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: 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 
January 20, 2009 Selling yourself…intelligently in 2009! ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER SEARCH Whether you are looking for an opportunity now or in the future this program will help you be prepared.
Presented by: Terry Healy-Lemke Manager Search and Placement Celerity Staffing Solutions November 18, 2008 Cindy Huber - Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin This will be our last meeting at the DoubleTree as we are seeking a different location that better meets our needs. We are pleased that our guest will be Cindy Huber. Cindy is the Executive Director of the Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin (KFW). She has been affiliated with KFW for more than 15 years. She was a member of Madison BPW and served in several officer positions including President. She recently completed a term as President of the Milwaukee Junior League. Cindy will be most helpful as we use this meeting to develop our local vision. It is time to refine our local BPW model to one that meets the needs of our members and will attract new members as well. October 21, 2008 Merging past, present and future - developing and refining the Madison BPW model. The evening will include round-table discussions and a review of member survey results. Help create the future of Madison BPW and bring your voice to the table! September 16, 2008 BPW Vision and Strategy Session This is an important time for our Madison Local as we plan for our short term and long range future. I am so pleased to announce that Keeley Crowley, BPW/WI 2008-2009 President-Elect will be our guest. Keeley is a member of the Manitowoc/Two Rivers Local and has served in many capacities on both the Local and State level. She was instrumental in developing the Strategic Plan for Wisconsin BPW and will bring that perspective to our meeting. As we learn more about the WI Plan, we will also begin the discussion of how our own Local can move forward and continue to grow. Our conversation on September 16 will begin to determine our future path as an organization. Creating our vision of what we want our Local to “look like” as we adapt to the ever-changing needs of our current and future members is an exciting time. Be sure to be part of that vision and join the conversation by attending in September! June 17, 2008 Website Legal Issues: Tips and Best Practices Attorney Beth Russell will survey the many legal issues associated with building and maintaining a business website. In conversational “plain English,” Beth will raise awareness on key points, such as:
May 20, 2008 Month of Celebration We celebrate the members who have contributed to our Madison BPW through their work on our Board and various committees. It is also the beginning of a new year with the installation of our new Board for 2008-2009. To assist with this special night as our guest speaker will be BPW/WI President-elect Pat Barton. By the time of our meeting on May 20, Pat will officially be our BPW/WI President! We are honored to have her join us here in Madison. |
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