Women of Wool with Nancy Withers of Pomanda Kelpies together with Stephanie Brooker-Jones of Elders. Hear their hilarious accounts of life working with sheep, dogs and men. Lots of surprises throughout the night.
When: Thursday 22 November 2012
When: 6.00 for 6.30 pm start
Where: Caffe Belgiorno by the sea
Cost: $35 for members $40 for non members
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Steph Brooker Jones and the rams
Christmas Cheer & Celebration @ Old Mundulla Hotel
Retiring board members Elizabeth Hodges and Liz Ballinger at AGM in October 2012
Everyone is welcome and bring your friends to Liz Ballinger's final Tatiara Network event with Jo Clark, entrepreneur and partner with Statewide Shearing Services.
Come along and say goodbye to Liz who after almost 15 years with WiB&RD has decided to retire to enjoy her family, her successful Teatrick Lavender Estate business and golf!
Plus: Secret Mystery Shopping
Date: 28th November 2012
Time: 6.45pm
Where: Old Mundulla Hotel
Cost: Meal at own cost - includes Christmas dessert
Non Members - $5 surcharge
RSVP Liz Ballinger teatrick@bigpond.com 0428845320 by 27 November 2012
Become a member today! Download a Membership Application Form to start receiving members only benefits and take advantage of the early bird registration for Mastering Social Media & Social Media Bytes.
New Board Member - Catherine Clark
Catherine Clark
Catherine commenced practice as a country solicitor in Mount Gambier in 2005. She joined Andersons Solicitors Mount Gambier Office in early 2011. Catherine attended school in Mount Gambier before studying at the University of Adelaide for both her degrees. She returned to her home town to be closer to her family.
Catherine assists the local community with an emphasis on the preparation of Wills and estate planning documents together with estate administration matters. Having lived and worked in Mount Gambier, Catherine has a solid understanding of the legal needs of the community and is happy to assist you with all your estate planning and commercial law requirements. Catherine's energy and creativity has been greatly valued as an active member of our events sub committee.
Reminder - FREE for householders
Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme (REES) is a FREE service available to all residential electricity account holders across the Limestone Coast & aims to assist in reducing electricity costs, improving energy efficiency & reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The service offers FREE professional installation of standby power controllers, 20 compact fluro light globes & low flow shower heads. Sustainable Property Concepts specialises in Residential and Commercial Energy Efficiency Assessments & Home & Residential Sustainability Assessments. Wendy can be contacted on 0467 883 326 to arrange an appointment.
15 December 2012 from 8 - 12 noon in the Caves Garden Precinct will herald the arrival of the first weekly Farmers Market for Mount Gambier. If you want to support producers within a 200 kms radius of Mount Gambier then consider becoming a foundation member - which will offer you ongoing discounts. Likewise if you are a producer and want to be a part of this authenic market then contact Michelle or Chris McColl on 0418372027 to book for meeting on 24 November 2012
Mystery Prize draw winner - Jo Morris
Jo Morris receiving dinner for 2 from Maria Gentile of Caffe Belgiorno
Congratulations to Jo Morris of The Distributors for winning our annual prize. Being a financial member puts you in the running for a mystery prize drawn each year at our AGM. Thanks to Caffe Belgiorno and Cape Jaffa Wines. We offer lots of benefits so why not become a member today.
Long serving members retire at AGM
Existing board members Maria Gentile & Tammy Whitehead welcome Emma Koch of Redden Bridge Wines to our board
It was with sadness that we farewelled two long standing board members - Liz Ballinger and Elizabeth Hodges. Liz a board member since our start in 1998 and immediate past Chairman together with Elizabeth long standing Chairman and member for 8 years. Both share a commitment and passion for their respective communities and have done much to support women. (Editor's note - I will miss them dearly but they will both continue to champion our cause)
Mastering Social Media - a huge success
Leon and Lynne Johnston of Shiralea Pet Resort
Monday 12 November saw 32 participants - beginners in the world of social media slowly understand the importance of a website and a blog not to mention facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Youtube & Pinterest - all necessary tools to grow your business.
The following day Steve Davis took 27 women over the abyss and into the world of Hootsuite, photo imaging and videoing - why not go into Youtube and view Anne Hinckly-Tyler of accare talk about foster care - this short video was recorded on an IPhone and uploaded to Youtube all in the course of 15 minutes. (Editor's note - It's got me hooked - are there at least 4 businesses who would like to spend an afternoon with me to brainstorm ideas for a short video about your business and then go and do it. I would love to hear from you) Follow Steve's blog here - you won't be disappointed lots of useful hints to support your social media journey
Breaking News....no Breaking Plates
Broken plates, Toni Vorenas and Wendy Richardson of Redgum Country
Wednesday night at Metro Bakery and Cafe was an outstanding success thanks to the hospitality of Toni Vorenas and her professional staff. 36 women enjoyed an explosion of taste sensations while listening to Jonathan Bruhn of MGA Insurance Brokers and Toni. Women mingled and shared stories of their business. The night ended on a high with a Kris Kringle.
Everyone had such a great time that plates went flying - no hooliganism just a greek tradition celebrating good luck. (Editor's note - if you haven't tried Metro Bakery then you are missing out - visit next time you are in town)
Do you have some exciting business news, milestones or events in the near future? We'd love to hear from you! Email info@wibrd.org.au
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Penola Showcase
Wednesday 28 November 2012 Penola businesses will be open for a night of shopping. So come along and enjoy the 15% discounts offered between 5 - 7.30 pm - See you there
8 February 2013 - Getting their Attention
An afternoon workshop and follow up person coaching session offered by Cath Duncan of Get Real Coaching followed by a special dinner for our 2013 sponsors and financial members - watch out for more news in December
Stallholder training - Mount Gambier Farmers Market
Training for new stallholders in February 2013 So if you are interested in operating a food stall then this course subsidised by SA Government is for you - Contact Jessica Polson
2013 - Influential Women in Business Awards
Nominations will open in March 2013 - why not consider nominating. Judging in June 2013 with gala awards night at The Barn on Friday 2 August 2013
More information coming soon!
Lucindale Economic Development Board - LINC
Will host TOPFL805A - Module 5 of the ToP Facilitative Leadership Program - Influencing and Negotiating - 2 and 3 March 2013. More news later
