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MEMBER
HAPPENINGS
Shelley Addy, Peg Eddy, and Claudia Obertreis were nominated for the
San Diego Business Journal ’s Women Who Mean
Business Award. This event recognizes dynamic
women business leaders and role models,
selected for their achievements and contributions to San Diego.
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Ann von Gal |
Ann von Gal, principal of Olmstead von Gal Associates, has been named Playwrights Project's 2009 Star Award
Honoree. Star Awards is the San Diego Performing Art's League's annual tribute to volunteers "who inspire by
example". The 18th Annual Star Awards honored 80 of the over 20,000 San Diego County's arts volunteers
September 21 at the Balboa Theatre.
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Alex Limon |
One of our newer members, Alex Limon, will be holding a teen empowerment workshop on November 7, 2009 for 75 foster teens. She is inviting all WIB members to attend the graduation which will be held from 5:00-6:30pm. Witness the transformation for yourself. The workshop will be held at the Christian Church of Lemon Grove, 6970 San Miguel Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945.
This is quite an accomplishment for Alex as she has been trying to get these emotional literacy workshops to foster teens for a year. Her intention is to include military and homeless teens soon. If you want more information on Motivating the Teen Spirit you can log on and watch the 13 minute video at www.motivatingtheteenspirit.com. Any questions call her at (858) 583-2849.
invitation flier graduation flier
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Christine Hoffman
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As President of Staff Smart, Inc., Christine Hoffman is proud to announce the company’s certification as a women’s business enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America 's corporations. It also is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States . The organization works to foster diversity in the world of commerce with programs and policies designed to expand opportunities and eliminate barriers in the marketplace for women business owners.
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Pauline Getz |
As of July
1, the new
President of
the Rotary
Club of
Poway is the
former
Chairman of
the Poway
Chamber of
Commerce,
Pauline Getz.
As she
finished
with one
role, she
agreed to
another,
which is in
keeping with
her
commitment
to the
community.
Pauline’s
main goal
during her
term will be
introducing
the
community
and
potential
members to
the many
ways
Rotarians
serve
locally and
internationally.
The Rotary
Club of
Poway takes
the
organization’s
motto,
“Service
Above Self,”
very
seriously—which
is evident
from the
moment you
walk in the
room—but
don’t take
themselves
too
seriously.
“This is
very
satisfying
service,”
Pauline
said, “And
humor is a
critical
feature of
how we get
things
done.”
Pauline
continues to
run her
business,
Getz &
Associates,
which
focuses on
corporate
law, and
balances
work,
community
and church
involvement.
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Sara and Rob Lake |
Cheers are
in order for
Sara von
Gal—or
should we
say Sara
Lake? On
September
26, Sara was
married to
Robert Lake
in a
beautiful
Hawaiian
ceremony
surrounded
by family
and friends.
Congratulations,
Sara, and
best of luck
to you and
Rob in your
new life
together!
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WIB member
Elizabeth Ruch was featured in a New York Times
article. Click
here to see the article |
Academy of Finance
Mentoring program
2009/10
Dear Potential Mentor,
Two years ago, the
Academy of Finance,
a
small learning community
at the San Diego High,
School of Business was
awarded a grant from the
California Partnership
Academies. One of the
requirements of funding
is maintaining a
mentoring program
for the juniors in the
program. We have just
completed our very
successful pilot year
and we are looking for
new mentors that would
like to get involved in
our program.
The following
information is provided
to inform you of the
program requirements
(see
Mentor Guidelines
for specifics):
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Participate in
mentor/mentee
meetings at
San Diego High
School
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Regular contact with
your student (phone
or email).
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Create opportunities
(outside of school
meetings) to enrich
your student’s
education.
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Whenever possible,
attend various
Academy of Finance
events:
(i.e. Academy functions,
social activities,
presentations/ceremonies)
As you know, our
students are in need of
as many
positive role models
as they can have.
Watching a child develop
his/her skills and
potential is a very
rewarding experience and
we would welcome your
participation in our
mentoring program. If
you know of others in
your professional
circles who would be
willing to be a mentor,
please pass along this
information; I will be
happy to contact them
with specific details.
Please let me know if I
can answer any
questions. Click on…
www.tinyurl.com/aofmentorprofile
to secure your spot as a
mentor.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Martin
Mentoring Coordinator
School of Business-San
Diego
High School
jmartin@sandi.net
(619) 665-5190
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Summer at the Shores
Cindy
Hedgecock's photographs will be featured at:
La Jolla Art
Association
8100 Paseo del Ocaso, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-268-8642
July 20 - August 2, 2009
Sunday – Thursday: Noon-6pm Friday and Saturday:
Noon- 8pm
Artists’ Reception: Saturday, July 25, 4-7 pm
see flier
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"Hello
Ladies, I just wanted to thank you all for your
advice and support...I'm going to
Japan!
For those of you who were unable to make our First
Friday Luncheon, our topic was "something most
people don't know about you". At the time, I
had recently been nominated to interview for an
exchange program in Japan for my company, Union Bank
of California. I interviewed last Monday and
was just notified that I am one of four candidates
selected from all over
California to participate in this program.
I will be leaving the end of January and returning
in three months. All of your support has been
invaluable and again, Thank You!"
Nathalie Gill
Update:
Nathalie sent an
email letting everyone know that she is enjoying
Japan
and she will hopefully see everyone in May or June.
You can read about Nathalie's trip at:
http://nathalieinjapan.blogspot.com/
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Bonnie Schwartz elected President of
Rotary Club 33 of
San Diego.
Bonnie will assume the
Presidency in 2010-2011 and is now
president elect-elect. She is the 5th woman to
be elected to this post by Club 33 since being
founded in 1911. Women came into Rotary in 1987
and have continued to increase their numbers and
impact worldwide. Club 33 is the 33rd club
formed since 1905 when Rotary was founded in
Chicago by a gentleman named
Paul Harris. Today there are over 33,000
clubs worldwide with over 1.2 million members.
There are 56
standing committees and 560 members in
Club 33 whose international motto is Service
Above Self. The eradication of polio in the
world has been an international focus. Apart
from a few remaining areas in Africa this goal
is well on it’s way to becoming a reality.
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Carol Yates
Elected as President of Mission Bay Real Estate
Association for 2009
As president
Carol will oversee weekly meetings. MBREA
provides an environment for members to develop
business relationships, market their properties
or services, and educate members on latest
industry information in a timely manner, while
maintaining the highest level of professionalism
and ethics. It is an honor to serve in this
capacity. Congratulations Carol on your new
role as president!
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Armand
Mills, publisher, Bonnie Schwartz,
Reo Carr, assistant
publisher |
Bonnie Schwartz honored by San Diego
Business Journal’s 15th Annual Women Who
Mean business Awards
October 23, 2008.
Bonnie Schwartz was one of 30
honorees recognized from 146 nominees. The event
drew 900 participants to the Town and Country Resort
& Convention Center on Oct. 23. The awards dinner
also raised $3,800 for Rachel’s Women’s Center and
$5,300 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation through an auction of flowers at the
event. The emcees for the dinner were Geni Cavitt,
weekend weather forecaster from KGTV Channel 10
news, and Pat Brown from NBC 7/39 News. The guest
speaker for the evening was Lisa Druxman,
CEO and founder of Stroller Strides.
Bonnie was extremely surprised and
gratified to receive the award joining past award
winners Diane Pearson, Karen Cebreros and Wendy
Gillespie from WIB. Our women rock!
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Nathalie
Gill |
"Hello
Ladies, I just wanted to thank you all for your
advice and support...I'm going to
Japan!
For those of you who were unable to make our First
Friday Luncheon, our topic was "something most
people don't know about you". At the time, I
had recently been nominated to interview for an
exchange program in Japan for my company, Union Bank
of California. I interviewed last Monday and
was just notified that I am one of four candidates
selected from all over
California to participate in this program.
I will be leaving the end of January and returning
in three months. All of your support has been
invaluable and again, Thank You!"
Nathalie Gill
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Dee Hontz |
Dee Hontz has a new company called Norstar
Capital Commercial Loans where she handles commercial
real estate loans. This is in addition to Mortgage
Direction which handles residential real estate loans.
Contact Dee Hontz at (858) 753-1727
dh@norstarcapital.com
www.norstarcapital.com |
Women In Business San Diego
P.O. Box 19034
San Diego, CA 92159
Phone: (619) 645-8887
wibsandiego@yahoo.com
www.wibsd.org |
