amazing rockford, amazing you!...jan. 18, 2015 3:00 pm loreen hall 226 s. 2nd street rockford. call...
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Jan Bowman2014-2015
RNPW President
Tis’ the time of year for ‘New Year’s Resolutions!’
1. Balance work and family 2. Lower stress level 3. Take time for myself 4. Exercise more
Are some or all of these on your list? Do you make resolutions and are lucky to keep them through January? Or do you not even bother to take the time to reflect on how your life could be better?
I tend to be in the last category. It seems hard to even find the time to think about how some changes could make my life healthier and happier. Soooo, this year I am turning over a new leaf! I have been thinking of realistic resolutions that would do just those things – make me healthier and happier. Realistic – so I can keep them. Here goes:
1. Work out at the Y a minimum of 3x a week.
2. Plan dinner menus for the week before I go to the grocery store.
3. Take time to spend at least ½ hour each week with a friend.
4. Don’t beat myself up if I do not do each of these every week BUT resolve to do them the following week.
I encourage you to join me and resolve to take better care of yourself but let’s also care for our community. Join me Monday, January 19 for Women as Agents of Change – Aligning & Transforming for updates on Alignment Rockford and Transform Rockford. Balancing all this, we can do it! We are women of Rockford Network! We are Agents of Change!
As amazing things happen to our community in 2015, let each of us contribute to OURSELVES – an amazing person! Happy New Year!
Amazing Rockford, Amazing YOU!
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Rockford Network of Professional Women Board of Directors 2014-2015President Jan Bowman [email protected]
Vice President Kim Millhorn [email protected]
Secretary Darlene Riddle [email protected]
Treasurer Jocelyn Hare [email protected]
Appointments & Nominating Kay King [email protected]
Awards Tonya Thayer - [email protected] Judy Roby - [email protected]
Communications Kathy Velasco [email protected]
History Robin Mann [email protected]
Membership Mariah Anast [email protected]
Policy Barb Giolitto [email protected]
Program Diane James - [email protected] Deanna Watts - [email protected]
Public Relations Kristan McNames - [email protected] Lisa Carter - [email protected]
Reservations Cheryl Schmidt [email protected]
Scholarship Karen Keller [email protected]
Past President Lindsey Gregg [email protected]
New in 2015!I think we’ve all met someone and after walking away, thought
“shoot, what was her name?”! Starting in January, RNPW will have professional name tags for each member. Pick-up your new name tag from Mariah at registration and return it after lunch. We will bring them to each meeting, so you don’t have to worry about not catching that persons name. Also, no more sticky nametags!
RVC Enactus Sponsors 2nd Women’s Shark Tank
Enactus Rockford’s Women’s Empowerment Shark Tank is a competition designed to give local business women the opportunity to compete using business ideas or existing business concepts or establishments. The project is designed to empower women socially and economically. First place will receive $1000 dollars along with business planning software, second and third places will receive consultation from Enactus Rockford. There will also be an opportunity for contestants to speak to some eager girl scouts with an interest in business as well giving them an opportunity to inspire and motivate these young ladies. For more information or if interested feel free to contact Andre Agosto at [email protected]. Application deadline is January 12, 2015.
Weather Cancellation ProcedureSince we were forced to cancel one of our meetings last
winter, the Board has approved the following Cancellation Policy:
On a meeting day when Rockford Public Schools close because of snow (not cold), RNPW will cancel their meeting.
• An e-blast will go out to the newsletter mailing list, under the direction of the President. Announcements will also be made via our website, voice message at the RNPW phone number, and social media.
• The speaker for that meeting will be contacted as soon as possible by the Program Chair, or by the individual who made the contact with the speaker.
• Our venue, Forest Hills Country Club, will be immediately notified by the Reservation Chair or President.
• Our Public Relations chair will notify all local TV and radio stations with a public service announcement.
• Pre-payment will be credited for a subsequent meeting within the same program year. The member (or attendee) still needs to register and refer to their credit.
RNPW Scholarship deadline and award date has been changed!
Once again, the Rockford Network of Professional Women is pleased to offer an educational scholarship of $2,500 to one deserving recipient! Applicants need to be 23 years of age or older, living in the Greater Rockford area, and wishing to enrich their professional lives. Applicants may be a member of Rockford Network of Professional Women, but it is not a requirement. Applicants must be registered in a degreed program with the award being sent directly to the school.
Scholarship criteria includes financial need, demonstrated leadership, long-term career goals, previous work experience and community involvement. Please share the information with colleagues, friends and family that may be eligible.
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For more details and the application instructions, please see our website at www.rockfordnetwork.org.
Submissions must be postmarked by March 1st, and the scholarship will be awarded to one deserving women at our May 18th meeting!
Please feel free to contact our scholarship chair at [email protected] with any questions.
Holiday party at Midway Village Catered by ABC, was a
smaller but very lively group with about 35 in attendance. To see photos of the event, go to www.rockfordnetwork.org/gallery.
We had jazz Christmas music courtesy of Dianna and Carl Cole along with student/trumpet player Joe Barrin, first chair at Lutheran. They volunteered their services so we promoted their cds that were for sale for $10, a Christmas cd as well as a jazz cd. www.soundsofgoodnews.com.
There was a very entertaining volunteer, Sharon from Midway Village, that gave tours of the museum and Darlene Riddle collected the donations for Mother House (her vehicle was stuffed!).
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January 19 Luncheon
Women as Agents of Change - Aligning and Transforming
Bridget French, Executive Director of Alignment Rockford. Updates on high school academies along with other solutions designed by Alignment Rockford’s committee and board work as well as next steps for the organization’s initiatives and supporting of Rockford Public Schools’ greatest strategic needs. Roberta “Bobbi” Holzwarth of Transform Rockford. Update on Transform Rockford initiative with our shared values, a community-based vision statement, and the process that will be used to facilitate the planning and strategies needed to become a top 25 community by 2025. Women have long been change agents in the Rockford region and Transform Rockford needs us to succeed.
Monday | January 19, 2015 | 11:30 am Forest Hills Country Club
5135 Forest Hills Rd. | Rockford, IL
Cost is $18/person, $20 for walk-ins. Cash or check only, please.
To make your reservations: Call 977-7477 or go to rockfordnetwork.org
and click on “Make Reservation” button on the homepage.
Reservation deadline: Thursday, January 15 at Midnight
Please note: No-shows will be billed.
Dola B. GregoryExecutive [email protected]
1325 7th Street, Rockford, IL 61104815-962-5067 • Fax 815-962-5651
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I believe in the body’s ability to heal itself given the proper ingredients
and removing the stressors.
www.springcreekholistic.comYoung Living Leader #733286
Providing compassionate one-on-one health care in the comfort of your home.
Lindsey Gregg, Owner435 N. Mulford Road, Suite 7 • Rockford, IL 61107
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Member NewsTammy Christiansen invites you to learn more about the
Journey of Hope and Healing Grief Support Groups sponsored by Heartland Hospice. The groups meet at Swedish American Hospital - Tuesday evenings 6:00 - 7:45 pm in the Conference rooms 2 & 3 - First Floor; at Peterson Meadows - Friday afternoons 1:30 - 3:15 pm, 6401 Newburg Road; and at the Heartland Hospice Office at 363 Financial Court, Suite 300 for the Movie and Discussion Support Groups from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Mon. Jan. 26 -Everybody’s Fine, Mon. Feb. 23 - The Book Thief, and Mon. Mar. 23- The Fault in Our Stars. Please contact Heartland Hospice at 815-397-3691 for more information.
Come watch Rick Nielsen (of Cheap Trick) teaching “tricks of the trade” to Music Academy and RAMI students. Jump on this chance to learn from one of the great legends of rock who happens to have began his career just around the corner. Learn from his insights, experiences and about the “truths according to Rick” that he will share with the students and audience. Listen to Miles Nielsen and members of his band, his dad Rick and other Nielsen family members perform an opening act.
Preferred VIP tickets include special seating and an exclusive “Pics with Rick” meet and greet that follows (bring your camera). Sun. Jan. 18, 2015 3:00 PM Loreen Hall 226 S. 2nd Street Rockford.
Call Janice Bartik at the Music Academy, 815-986-0037 for tickets. General Admission $25, Students 12 and under $12 and VIP $100.00. All proceeds benefit the Music Academy Foundation Scholarship and Financial Aid Fund. Sponsors: Rick Nielsen, RAMI, Rock River Times, WNIU/WNIJ, and The Smith Foundation.
Learn more about wevolunteer.org website–Wondering how to help your co-workers, clients, and staff find rewarding volunteer experiences? Want to find an easy avenue to recruit volunteers to support your favorite organization? RNPW member Tonya Thayer Meyer, United Way, is the administrator of the local WeVolunteer.org website. This website is a place to find a plethora of volunteer opportunities with no cost to the volunteer or the posting organization.
Tonya will be sharing details on the site at the Volunteer Exchange at Northern IL Center for Nonprofit Excellence on Wed., Jan. 7th, from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. in room 122 of the 5100 building at Rockford University. For details email [email protected].
The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford is thrilled to welcome Theresa Kegley as Director of Development. Theresa has past development and marketing experience at Cherryvale Mall, Walt Disney World, and most recently at Hope For Haitians. The Pregnancy Care Center will also be hosting a Ribbon Cutting on January 14 at 4 pm at their new Administrative Offices at 4921 East State Street (across from Rockford University). If you are interested in learning more about The Pregnancy Care Center, you are invited to a free Lunch and Learn on Jan. 22 from noon to 1 pm at the YWCA of Rockford. Call Sue to RSVP at 815.680.5101.
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Karen Tilly invites you to “Tailgate with Tony” with Sports Celebrity Guest and Speaker, Tony Dungy. Dungy, Semi-Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2015, NBC NFL Football Sports Analyst, Comcast Internet Essentials Commentator, Past NFL Player and Coach, Winning Coach of the Super Bowl XLI, Author and Motivational Speaker coming to Rockford for our Annual MELD Sports Celebrity Event, Thurs., Feb. 26, 2015. at Giovanni’s Restaurant 610 N. Bell School Rd, Rockford, 5:30-9:30PM $75 a person or Table of 10 for $700. Silent Auction opens at 5:30PM for viewing and bidding. Social Hour from 6-7PM. Dinner at 7PM with Program following. Evening includes dinner and program with Tony as our guest speaker, Silent and Live auctions and Raffle. A selection of Tony’s autographed books will be available to purchase. Make reservations at www.rockfordmeld.org or call 815-953-6353 x10.
Functional Neurologist & Chiropractor, Dr. Tony Spurill is coming to Rockford Friday, January 23rd from 7-9pm at Giovanni’s. People from all over the world seek this doctor’s treatment for health issues no one else can solve. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through Sandy Dingus of Usana Health Sciences at [email protected] or 815.243.1379.
Locally, KemperSports manages the Rockford Country Club and announced recently that, for the third consecutive year, it has been named the Club Management Company of the Year by the BoardRoom magazine, reports Deanna Watts. The three consecutive years of being honored is unprecedented in the 16-year history of the magazine’s “Excellence in Achievement” awards. KemperSports builds, owns and manages golf courses, resorts, athletic clubs, and lodging venues across the U.S., Caribbean and Central America.
PEAK Medical Home Care is celebrating their 3 year anniversary, with the new ownership, with expansions in all offices. Lindsey Gregg reports that they welcomed Dr. Ann Roberson as PEAK Medical Director and Ann Achilli as bookkeeper in December and will be adding a new position in the DeKalb satellite office. “Our success is due to the wonderful people that have made caring for others their profession. Dr Roberson will conduct home visits, develop plans of care for those without a primary physician and help develop new programs. We are so excited to be able to offer physician services to our patients and the communities we serve.”
It has been a long process, but the new Hamsah Yoga Studio will be open and offering yoga classes in the new year! Dr. Wanona is trained in Himalayan Hatha Yoga and Anusara Yoga, plus studied as an Apprentice with Gabriel Halpern. The classes are for all levels and isn’t it wonderful to have a real Doctor of Naprapathy lead the class? All you need to bring is yourself; we have mats, blocks and straps for use in class, and offer chair yoga for those with knee or back issues. Dr. Wanona will also be offering Egyptian Reflexology sessions, as well as classes, Naprapathic services: Nutrition, Bodywork, Essential Oils and Wellness Coaching.
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Dr. Rev. Wanona Wellspring Ceisel, DNWellness and Nutrition • Yoga • Naprapathy
I believe in the body’s ability to heal itself given the proper ingredients
and removing the stressors.
www.springcreekholistic.comYoung Living Leader #733286