A new year is upon us and a new Executive Committee has been appointed. We welcome Sandra Ramsay, Jan Hickman, Betty Selezinka, Flori Chaykowski, Jolanda Ostewegel and Ineke Boekhorst as your new executive for 2020.
Please join us on February 13, 2020 at 7am to celebrate the continuation of Women’s AM as we look forward to exciting presentations and networking opportunities!
Your former Executive, Bev Schmahmann (12 years), Kathleen Hatley (6 years), Vanessa Schumacher (4 years) and Christina Waschko (1 year), would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for their involvement with this amazing group, and due to personal obligations and commitments, made the decision to resign from their positions on the executive. Despite numerous attempts throughout 2019 to enlist new executive members, it appeared as though the group would fold, however, we are thankful to pass the baton and support the New Executive as they step into their roles to facilitate the group, meetings and events for the coming season.
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Eileen Dwillies’ talk was divided into two parts: during the first half she introduced us to various food movements around the Greater Vancouver area; recommended a few of her favourite cook book authors ( e.g. Michael Ableman) and suggested local markets to purchase our fresh produce from (e.g. Bruce’s Market, Hopcott Meats, Golden Ears Cheesecrafters, Lepp Farm Market, Golden Meadows Honey Farm).
During the second half of Eileen’s interesting talk she offered several time saving and delicious ideas for appetizers. Do you actually know the difference between an appetizer and hors d’ouvres? Appetizers are served as the first course when seated at the table. Hors d’ouvres, on the other hand, are one-bite items that are stationary or passed on a tray. Hors d’ouvres are served separate or prior to a meal. The literal translation means “outside the meal.”
Here’s one handy tip we loved: when serving small meatballs offer them with pretzel sticks instead of the ordinary toothpick or plastic picker! Thanks Eileen, great tip!
Our Five Minute Spotlight Speaker was Lily Laverton of Nurse Next Door.
For seniors, Nurse Next Door is an attractive alternative to a retirement home. With the help of a Nurse Next Door they can stay in their own home, being looked after and cared for in their golden years.
Angie McLeod Business Strategist, Facilitator, & Community Developer Hip Strategic Consulting
The Many Hats of a Woman Entrepreneur:
As women entrepreneurs, mothers, daughters, wives, volunteers, household manager, and family taxi service we all wear many hats. Juggling all those hats can be downright overwhelming at times. In this 30-minute interactive and fun presentation, we will do a short workload assessment, test our juggling skills, identify where we need help, and discuss how to best manage the day-to-day demands of your busy life. Interactive elements: personal reflection & discussion, individual and group juggling
Angie McLeod is a skilled business facilitator, strategist, consultant and community developer specializing in helping women entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations grow and flourish in a competitive environment. At HIP we works alongside clients to find innovative, creative, and practical business solutions that are easily actionable. HIP recognizes and highlights each client’s unique assets to create a strategic launching pad for organizational growth and development.
Do you know an exceptional speaker, or are YOU an exceptional speaker? If so, Email us or speak with one of the board members at a morning meeting.
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A new year is upon us and a new Executive Committee has been appointed. We welcome Sandra Ramsay, Jan Hickman, Betty Selezinka, Flori Chaykowski, Jolanda Ostewegel and Ineke Boekhorst as your new executive for 2020.
