November 19, 2020 ~ FREE RSFbpw Virtual Meeting
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Dear RSFBPW Ladies and guests:
November is one of those months that I love because, for me, it represents the start of the Holidays. We prepare throughout the month of November to spend precious time with our family and friends for Thanksgiving - I love that we can get up early, watch the Parades, Dog Show, football and, of course, enjoy the chaos of having family home for the traditional dinner. We have so much to be, secret word is gratitude, thankful for and I am truly grateful to spend precious time with my small family and special friends.
It really is a great time of year to reflect on how truly blessed we are and to be able to live in America's finest city where we also enjoy the awesome weather. Last year around 55 million people travelled during the Thanksgiving weekend and while this number is expected to decrease substantially, I wish each and every one of you a safe and happy Thanksgiving, no matter whether you are planning to travel or not!
We are planning an exciting program for our November meeting, which is usually our Holiday Bazaar. In addition to the program, we will provide our members additional time during the commercials so that you can include a special mention of any products that you are selling for the Holidays. As an example, seeing that I usually sell Christmas stockings and decorations at the bazaar, I will prepare a display hamper of items that I can show off at the meeting, and everything is for sale! The idea is to remind and share with our members all the lovely products you have available in your businesses. Come prepared with your own special display of wonderful goodies you have available in your business.
Let's pack our 'on-line room' at our November 19 meeting starting at 11.45am! See you then!
Please scroll down for additional information for the format of this meeting.
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Beppie Seinen-Mostert
RSFBPW President
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Thanksgiving & Gratitude
Join us as we have a little bit of Thanksgiving fun and share some of our best moments of gratitude with our members and guests.
Members you will have 1 minute for your commercial to share a service or products you offer.
"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." William Arthur Ward
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Members: Remember to send Jill Harris the secret word for this month and also let us know if you have an item for our monthly drawing.
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Register to Attend our RSFbpw November 19 Meeting |
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REGISTER TO ATTEND OUR VIRTUAL MEETING BELOW
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REGISTER TO ATTEND THE RSFbpw MEETING THROUGH THIS LINK
The RSFbpw -Rancho Santa Fe Business and Professional Women’s Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: November 19, 2020 11:45 AM -1:30 PM
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS MEETING:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link to join us. You can send your newsletter to any guests that you'd like to join us too. They must register in advance using the link in this newsletter.
Please add this link to your calendar so you will have it when it is time to join the Zoom Meeting.
Need help with ZOOM, contact Regina Fernando at Regina Fernando to coach you through any worries about joining us.
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Our November 19 Meeting Schedule |
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The meeting will start at 11:45 AM and will run until 1:30 PM. We will have our usual announcements and our Inspirational Moment.
All members can participate in the SECRET WORD E-CARD drawing
in November- this was hugely popular last month, so we will repeat it! Please offer to purchase an ecard or provide a gift for $10.00+
that can be either emailed or mailed to the winner
of your drawing after they win.
Here is a link for GIFTCARDS.COM if you want to get ideas for items you can order from home. Please let Jill know via email that you will attend and which e-card you are offering. [email protected]
Members will give a 20-second commercial (usual rules apply to guests, say your name and the company you work for) and we will then move onto the Speaker portion of the meeting.
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Mark your calendar for the meetings and luncheons in 2020/2021
November 19
December 17
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
*These dates may be subject to change due to a last minute golf tournament that the RSF golf club schedules. We are graciously appreciative that we are able to use the club, but the golf tournaments are their first priority over our non-profit group. We appreciate your flexibility if and when we need to change a date at the last minute.
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This year our RSFBPW Holiday Charity will be North County Lifeline - Project LIFE
In 2019, Project LIFE served a total of 110 trafficking victims in San Diego. Project LIFE utilizes evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions that enable victims to overcome abuse and start on the path to physical and emotional healing. Most Project LIFE clients are referred by law enforcement, and come to the program lacking even the most basic needs, including comfortable clothing, shoes, hygiene products, food, and transportation.
The RSFBPW organization will be donating money to Project Life for 2020. If you would like to personally support this charity, you can choose to donate any of the following:
- Gift Cards for Lifeline’s Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program – Cards for Walmart, Target, and grocery stores to help families in need celebrate the holidays.
- Backpacks for Homeless Youth and Human Trafficking Victims – Clothing, blankets, hygiene items, and healthy snacks.
- Child and Infant Care – Basic needs such as diapers and baby hygiene items for trafficking victims who are parenting infants or small children.
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Bring a New Member & Receive a $25.00 Amazon Card |
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Win a $25.00 Amazon Card when your guests join RSFbpw!
RSFbpw is hosting a New Members-Friendship Referral Contest through the end of December. Our membership is based on building relationships first business relationships second. We want to have more friendships and more business referral relationships at RSFbpw. For every visitor you bring to RSFbpw who joins as a new member, we will gift you (or an organized of your choice) a $25.00 gift card to Amazon.
Our group is open to any woman who lives in San Diego County. We have up to 3 members per category. Invite business women, friends and f referral partners to join us. We require guests to attend two meetings within a 3-month period of time prior to submitting their application for membership. The Board reviews the application the following month at the Board meeting.
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Board Members & Leadership Volunteers
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President:
Beppie Seinen Mostert
Past President:
Julie Hetherington
RSVP:
Jill Harris & Dana Green
Recording Secretary:
Gina Ruby
Treasurer:
Dr. Deena Stacer
VP Membership:
Sarah Morgan
VP Programs:
Katherine Zacharias
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Greeters:
Lisa Bentson
Lori Brenckman
Roohi Darugar
Andi Frimmer
Dana Green
Sandi Marvich
Kellie Lechuga
Kristin Phillips
Sandra Rogers
Kim Smart
Julia Uhll
Inspirational Leaders:
Billie Frances, Barbara Masionet, Deena Stacer, Julia Uhll
Photographer:
Sarah Morgan
Directory:
Lisa Bentson
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Honoring our Member's November Birthdays!!! |
Please say Happy Birthday to:
Barbara Maisonet--Nov 1
Kim Smart --Nov 4
Elaine Russo --Nov 7
Tammra Graves – Nov 11
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The RSFBPW members voted to keep the same Board Members in their positions in 2021 due to the extenuating circumstances of Covid 19 impacting the ability for our group to meet in person most of 2020. If you are interested in volunteering for a position in 2021 feel free to attend our Board Meetings once we meet back in person. We would love to see you become a new Board member. |
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OUR MISSION: To encourage, support and motivate each other to achieve professionally, to develop our true potential as women, and to have fun in the process.
If you have a colleague who you think would enjoy being part of our professional group, please bring them as your guest. For more information about becoming a member of the Rancho Santa Fe Business & Professional Women's Association, please visit our web site at www.RSFbpw.com. We are a diverse group of women so be sure to check out all the members' profiles on the member's page of the website!
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As a Member of RSFBPW:
Your contact and business information is placed in our directory, as well as on our website in the membership section. Please remember to update your information whenever it changes, including new photos and logos. You are invited to participate in the monthly drawing for members only by bringing and talking about your donation during the drawing portion of our meeting. You can place your items for sale on 1/2 of a table located in the back of the room before and after our monthly meetings, from January through October. You should arrive around 10:30 a.m. to secure your half-table. You can share a 20 second commercial during our meetings. You can apply to speak at our member's showcase, some restrictions apply. You can post announcements for your products, services or events on our Facebook Business Page and participate in our LinkedIn Group page.
Monthly speakers are the only ones allowed to place their information on the luncheon tables during our meetings. Due to the size of our membership, we are unable to send out group emails to all members regarding a special event or announcement you may want to share with members. Be sure to post your announcement on our Facebook Business Page. Thank you.
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LOCATION
FACEBOOK
LINKED-IN
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Shout-Outs and Testimonials |
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We may run out of time at our meetings to share our testimonials for each other's services, products, and community announcements. We encourage you to write your praise and mail an email or note to the member who you want to applaud. Send your friends a special email sharing your testimonial about the member you are highlighting. Post your Shout-Out on our RSFBPW Facebook page and on your own FB page.
We offer Shout-outs and testimonial time at the end of many of our meetings, however it depends on the time left after our speaker has concluded their presentation. We do not offer testimonial time at our November and December meetings because of the length of the program. We encourage you to pass out your information, flyers, handouts and community announcements during the open networking time which is between 11:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
You may also want to use your 20 second commercial time during the meeting to share your business event or announcement with the group and invite interested members to pick up a flyer with more details in the back of the room. Thanks for cheerfully working with us!
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A Gentle Reminder about Spamming RSFbpw Members |
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Members and visitors must individually ask each member for permission to place them on any form of mass communication-email blasts, newsletter lists, U.S. Mail lists or group texts. Without each member's individual permission, we consider this type of communication to be an act of spamming. To build long-term relationships with members please write personal notes and emails first and after developing rapport, ask these members only for permission to place them on your mailing list. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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If you are interested in becoming a member of our women's Rancho Santa Fe, Business and Professional Women's Association, you must attend two meetings as a visitor, then apply for membership. We have 3 members per category, and if the category is not filled, you can submit the application to one of our board members for consideration. If the category is filled, we encourage you to continue to attend our meetings and network with our members. You can apply when the position opens. Any questions about membership, Contact Sarah Morgan - Director of Membership at [email protected] or call 858-414-9646 |
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