The Index - WBO E-News
February 1, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 2

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WEATHER RELATED WBO POLICY
Lunch meetings will be canceled when Montgomery County Schools are
closed for weather or emergencies. Dinner meeting cancellations,
even if the Montgomery County schools close, will be decided later
in the day and will be announced via the WBO telephone announcement
system (301-421-4890, Ext. 2) and on the web site when possible.

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** IN THIS ISSUE **
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1. REQUESTS, NEWS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM WBO COMMITTEE CHAIRS

2. WBO EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

* February 3 - WBO Program Committee Monthly Meeting
* February 9 - WBO Business Tools Workshop: Use the internet for marketing and information accessing
February 17 - WBO regular meeting
* March 2 - WBO 2nd member orientation
* March 8 - Using Self Hypnosis in Your Business
* April 6 - Internet Spying
April 12 - Joint WBO/Mo. Co. Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
* May 3 - Stop the Chaos: Organize!
* June 8 - Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today


3. UPCOMING EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

February 2 - Pipeline to the Presidency, National Women's Leadership Summit
February 4 - Women Entrepreneurs: Doing Business with Montgomery County
February 7 - Mentoring from the Inside Out
* February 8 - Starting the Year Off Right: Making the Most of Your Finances in 2005
* February 10 - Community Express Loan Information Session
* February 11 - The MCCC Housing Taskforce of the Economic Development Committee
* February 13 - SUPPORT THE MARYLAND WOMEN’S HERITAGE CENTER
* February 14 - Prospecting With The Washington Business Journal
* February 15 - American News Women's Club for Dr. Deborah Tannen
February 16 - How to Do Business with Lockheed Martin
* February 23 - Business Development For Emerging Companies
* March 10 - Seminar on Thermage, Botox, Restylane, and other Age Management Procedures (WBO Member)
March 11 - 6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
March 19 - (IAAPMCC) Fund raiser - Second annual art auction
* March 24 - The 31st Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon
April 16 - Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year!
* May 9 - Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Exp

4. Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/ Exhibits/Events/
Books relating to Women

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** Requests, News, & Announcements from WBO Committee Chairs**
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WBO members have a unique opportunity at the March meeting to support Suited for Change,
our president’s project, by donating professional clothing and accessories and/or by contributing
$39.00 to the Fitted for the Future program. Your donation will boost the confidence of a
metropolitan area low-income woman, giving her the chance to make a positive impression in a
job interview. To learn more, visit www.suitedforchange.org.

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** WBO Events**
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Thursday, February 3
9:15 a.m.
La Madeleine

WBO Program Committee Monthly Meeting
JUST SHOW UP!
Details: contact Program Chair, Chris Costello at 301-602-0632 or
chriscostello@erols.com
Next meeting: Thursday, March 3, 9:15 a.m.
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Wednesday, February 9
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Law offices of Murphy & Gimer
7940A Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda 20814

WBO Business Tools Workshop:
USE THE INTERNET FOR MARKETING AND INFORMATION ACCESSING
[Public Parking across the street at either Highland Street or West Virginia Street. These
streets do not intersect Wisconsin Avenue going South. Office is located approximately 2
blocks south of Old Georgetown Road cutoff and not in the heart of Bethesda.]

FREE to WBO members; $10 non-members (pay at door)

Cynthia Hunter-Shupe will discuss:
* Relationship marketing
* Information you should track and use
* How you can use information provided
* Benefits of using multiple communication delivery methods

Dave Tucker will discuss "Systems…Avoiding Headaches." Dave will
show you how to access ANYTHING on your computer without the use of
directories, folders, or any other container of information. This is
an easy-to-use program that will help you save time over and over
again! Can be used for business or otherwise.

Bring: your own light refreshment (some of us go to dinner after)

RSVP, required as seating is limited, via email to Gerrie Beck at
301-652-1628 or gerriebeck@maxispace.biz
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Thursday, February 17
11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
That's Amore, 169 Rockville Pike, Rockville 20852
Registration received by noon Feb. 14 : $25.00 members; $30.00 guests
Registration after above deadline add $10.00
RSVP and pay online at www.wbo-mc.com/rsvp.html

Steve Silverman , President of Montgomery County Council
Topic: Local Small Business Reserve Program
This legislation, modeled after a new State law, would require at least 10 percent of the total
dollar value of local government contracts be awarded to Montgomery County-based small
businesses. It also requires individual County government departments to post small
procurement opportunities ($1,000-$25,000) on the Internet.
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Wednesday, March 2
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Montgomery Chamber, Regina Borkoski
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1609 , Rockville 20850

WBO 2nd member orientation
JUST SHOW UP! - REFRESHMENTS!
RSVP for this FREE event requested by February 28 to Sheryl Hongsermeier
301/565-0560
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Tuesday, March 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Using Self Hypnosis in Your Business
Presenter: Laura West, WBO member

Learn the techniques used by many business entrepreneurs in visualizing a successful practice,
reducing stress, staying motivated and creating their dreams. During the workshop, you will
understand what hypnosis is, how to do creative visualizations and use positive affirmations
while in a relaxed state. Learn how to remain calm and centered even in difficult situations
and with difficult people. Laura will do a relaxation session and teach
self-hypnosis.
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Wednesday, April 6
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Internet Spying
Presenters: Chiquita Sorrels and Gail Werner
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Tuesday, April 12
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Doubletree Hotel, Rockville Pike, Twinbrook Metro Station

Power Networking Breakfast for Women
Liz Crenshaw, speaker

Women and women's organizations from the greater metro area meet to
share ideas, resources, and business -- and to discover what is
going on for women across the area. This is the first of two
breakfasts this year. The next is October 18. Hosted by WBO,
Montgomery County Chamber and Leadership Montgomery.
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Tuesday, May 3
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Stop the Chaos: Organize!
Presenter: Gerrie Beck
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Wednesday, June 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today
Presenter: Amy Schoen

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** Upcoming Events **
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Wednesday, Feb 2
Woodside
11th Annual International Dalton Pen Awards Program
Warwick Publishing
International awards for routstanding projects in communications
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=952
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Wednesday, February 2
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pipeline to the Presidency, National Women's Leadership Summit
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to speak
Details: http://www.sblink.us/html/uswcc-pipeline-summit-land.aspx
WBO members qualify for a membership rate
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Friday, February 4
Women Entrepreneurs: Doing Business with Montgomery County
10 a.m. - noon
Cost: $10
Limited to first 65 participants.
Presenter: Dr. Beatrice P. Tignor, Director, Office of Procurement
Details online at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
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Monday, February 7
Mentoring from the Inside Out
Host: 40Plus of Greater Washington
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=948
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Tuesday, February 8
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (7:00 Dinner; 7:45 Program)
Seven Seas Restaurant, 1776 East Jefferson Road, Rockville

Starting the Year Off Right: Making the Most of Your Finances in 2005

The program will feature two Suburban Maryland BPW members giving us
tips on making the most of our finances in 2005.
RSVP: by Sunday February 6 tp vicki.travel@erols.com or 301-325-2965
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Thursday, February 10
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Washington, DC

Community Express Loan Information Session
Host: National Women's Business Center
Learn how to get a business loan.
Price: Free
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10649
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Friday, February 11
10:00 a.m.
GCAAR , 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600 , Silver Spring

The MCCC Housing Taskforce of the Economic Development Committee

Housing Taskforce Chair, Meredith Weisel, is hosting.
If you are interested in participating in the discussion of
Workforce Housing, the Chair invites you to join us.

RSVP directly to Meredith Weisel (301-590-8790) or to
Georgette Walsh Godwin, Director, Education & Public Outreach
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
301-738-0015 Ext. 208
ggodwin@montgomerycountychamber.com
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Sunday, February 13
3:00 p.m.
Comcast Center – University of Maryland

SUPPORT THE MARYLAND WOMEN’S HERITAGE CENTER*
AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM!

Maryland Women Terrapins (Ranked #17) vs. Duke Women Blue-Devils (Ranked #1)
Tickets are $5
*A portion of all ticket sales will go to support the development of the Maryland Women’s
Heritage Center, the first state site of its kind in the nation.
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Monday, February 14
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Washington, DC

Prospecting With The Washington Business Journal
Host: National Women's Business Center
Learn a new method for finding business leads.
Price: $20 members/$30 non-members
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10650
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Tuesday, February 15
6:30 p.m.
American News Women's Club, 1607 22nd Street, NW

Join friends and fellow members at American News Women's Club for
Dr. Deborah Tannen. One of the world's leading authorities on interpersonal
communication. Dinner reception, program and book signing.
$20 for advance payment , $25 at the door
RSVP: 202-332-6770 , anwclub@covad.net
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Wednesday, February 16
Noon EST - Virtual Meeting

How to Do Business with Lockheed Martin
Join us as we meet with Terri Trevino for an NPC Roundtable discussion on doing business
with Lockheed Martin and other large prime contractors.
Details and to Register (free to WBO/USWCC members):
http://www.sblink.us/absolutenm/templates/uswcc-news-template.aspx?articleid=104&zoneid=11
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Wednesday, February 23
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Washington, DC

Business Development For Emerging Companies
Host: National Women's Business Center
Learn how to develop your emerging company.
Price: $65 members/$80 non-members
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10654
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Thursday, March 10
6 - 8 p.m.
Seminar on Thermage, Botox, Restylane, and other Age Management Procedures (WBO Member)
from at the office of Roberta Palestine, MD in Bethesda.
Please RSVP to 301-530-8300.
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Friday, March 11
8 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
North Bethesda Conference Center , 10200 Rockville Pike, Rockville

6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
StartRight Award Presentation

Free admission with business card
Details: http://rockvillechamber.org/
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Saturday, March 19
Time TBA
Potomac Community Center on Falls Road in Potomac
Montgonery County Chapter of International Association of Administrative
Professionals (IAAPMCC) Fund raiser - Second annual art auction
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Thursday, March 24
The 31st Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon

Details: www.montgomerycountychamber.com/pubs/main/PSA.cfm
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Saturday, April 16
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year! (WBO Partner)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Andrea Pennington
Details: http://www.mcwomensfair.org/
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Friday, May 9
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Expo
Hyatt Regency, Bethesda
Details: http://www.bccchamber.org/calendar/calendar.shtml

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** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
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Entries are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual StartRight! Business Plan Competition for
women entrepreneurs in the Greater Washington region.

Deadlines: Feb. 4 and Feb. 9:
Executive summaries and a $25 application fee are due February 4, 2005; Complete
business plans are due February 9.

Submit entries to REDI Offices at 95 Monroe Street, Rockville, Maryland, 20850.

CONTACT: REDI at (301) 315-8096 or Info@RockvilleREDI.org or Rockville
Chamber of Commerce at (301) 424-9300 or at www.RockvilleChamber.org
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Montgomery County Chamber Events: www.montgomerycountychamber.com
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Bethesda Events: www.bethesda.org
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Montgomery County Commission for Women
Workshops - change monthly
Registration & Information
240-777-8300
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfwtmpl.asp?url=/Content/CFW/Workshops.asp
To get on the Workshop mailing list, contact the Commission directly.
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WBO Member Convenience!
Register and RSVP for monthly meetings online and pay with a credit
card! Details at www.wbo-mc.com/rsvp.html


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