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	Amy Remmele Chief Life Officer
Amy Remmele is know as The Psych-cess Coach because she balances sound psychological concepts with business success principles, working with individuals and businesses who want to make positive, sustainable changes. Amy Remmele - Author, Coach, Counselor, Business Consultant and Speaker

Revolutionary "new" excercises to replace introductions a our monthly NAWBO meeting!

We have replaced the introductions at the dinner meetings with networking exercises.
Why?
 - We want our organization to grow and it cannot if we bog it down with a ritual that requires too much time
 - People do not do business with others just because they hear their name at a meeting
 - People do business with people that they know and trust
 - Marketing research shows that it is counterproductive to force  - people to listen to others droning on
 - We want our members to be engaged with each other and get to know each other better
 - Dinner tables can be a place where each person can talk and be heard, even if they typically do not participate
 - Giving members a dinner topic discourages any cliquish behavior and encourages the inclusion of everyone

With What?
At this month’s meeting we did an exciting exercise, provided by Amy Remmele
With the help of a handout, we started working on our Defining and Branding Statements
Click Here for the Handout
Amy is hoping to continue this great new tradition in the fall and will want group networking ideas

April Speaker - Michelle Bonn of Expedient Trade discussed the process of creating alliances with people in other countries in order to import and export with those countries.  Michelles business Expedient Trade is a global sourcing and manufacturing service company. 

Their specialty is managing the offshore manufacturing & sourcing of private label products or custom parts. They assist with product sample development, managing factory production, quality inspections, and the import of your finished products.

Industries served: consumer products, home & garden, office interiors, gifts, toys & apparel. To meet your project budgets and timelines, handle all price comparisons, shipping logistics and international payment procedures.

Expedient Trade can protect your corporate liability. ET can assist with product safety compliance and testing.

Thank you Michelle! 

CONNECTING WOMEN INTERNATIONALLY - Aside from some of the tips for keeping yourself safe in other countries, Michelle introduced us to Runa Magnusdottir, who created a site called "Connected-women.com".    This site helps women to connect with women all around the world.  Visit the site and create a profile – It’s free!  

See Runa's profile by clicking here!

May NAWBO meeting INFO:

Fabulous Fashionista Auction / Fundraiser

Auction Baskets (Donate a basket from your business!)
Models with the latest fashions
Hors’d’oeuvres
Dinner Buffet
Cash Bar

When:  Wed. May 19
Guests are Welcome!
Location: The Buffalo Club
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $40 / person
Program is subject to change.

Register on-line by clicking here

Donate Auction baskets by contacting:
Donna Scalfaro @  donna@carpetcareservices.net or
Ramona Gallagher @  716-882-7639  716-882-7639 or mmistymo@@aol.com
Click here to print AUCTION DONATION flyer.

Parking at The Buffalo Club is free, secure, and onsite.
Please note: business attire is required (no denim; jacket and tie for men).

Auction proceeds benefit the chapter's leadership training for women entrepreneurs and women's scholarship fund.  This is a great opportunity to advertise your business name by donating a basket or feature product from your company. Any donations can be picked up at your home or office.