Orillia Business Women's Association
405 Memorial Avenue, Orillia Kelsey's Roadhouse, Meeting Location-Kelsey's Roadhouse
Orillia, Ontario L3V 6H1
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MARCH 2019 - OBWA NETWORKING AND DINNER MEETING
The Orillia Business Women’s Association (OBWA) meets every second Wednesday of the Month (September thru June) at the Best Western Mariposa INN and Conference Centre at 400 Memorial Ave. Orillia for networking events, fun and delicious food.
OBWA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Spring is just around the corner! We can come out of hibernation and get back to what we need and want to do. We were extremely pleased with the number of women who braved the terrible weather last month and made it to the dinner, which was absolutely delicious. That in itself shows how much we enjoy this monthly night out with friends. So much is going on at the OBWA. The preparations for the Gala are well underway. We are looking for nominations for the Woman of the Year, we are hoping for sponsorships, and would love lots of door prizes. This is where you, the members, can help out. There are links already on the website to download the nomination package and to pay for sponsorships and buy your Gala tickets. We are asking that YOU get out there with sponsorship letters and hand them out to businesses to help us make this another spectacular Gala. We have decided to do a purse drive this month. Please bring any purses you no longer need that are in excellent condition so we can donate them to women in the community who don't have money to purchase this simple item. We will use money from our Toonies for Tampons fund to fill the purses with personal items. PLEASE don't forget to bring any business cards or products that will help sell yourself AND don't forget to use all the networking time to mingle and meet and chat with the members and guests. OBWA member, Risha Yorke, is going to lead us in a game which will be fun and interactive and enlightening. We are doing Networking BINGO! You won't want to miss it. Don't forget to READ THE ENTIRE BULLETIN to get all the details of what the night holds so you are prepared in advance. And most importantly don't forget to reserve your dinner before the cut off date and time because we want you there. In closing let me leave you with this quote, “March out of the common line; make bold steps ahead and dance to the tune of a sweeter, better and nicer tone of your own music. March out of the tiny box!” Israelmore Ayivor, Daily Drive 365. See you in March!
Yours in friendship and business,
Shelle Hossack
OBWA PRESIDENT
We are excited to announce March’s guest facilitator is:
Activity: Speed Networking BINGO!!!
Networking Bingo will help you learn new and exciting ways
to support and elevate our OBWA members.
Focused on creating new conversations and
digging deeper into how we can pave each other's road to success,
it will be a whirlwind of fun, excitement, discovery and opportunity.
Also a GREAT opportunity to bring a guest. It's a powerful game!
Risha is a business and success coach.
Her expertise lies in leadership, confidence, branding and business operations foundations.
She is known as the creator of License to Succeed: Lead Without Permission,
a 3-month, online, transformational leadership and confidence program.
Her passion around branding and character study is contagious and
it is her purpose to elevate individuals and organizations
to achieving their wildest dreams through self-discovery and exploration of values.
Risha motivates businesses and individuals to tell their story,
be inspiring leaders and support them in achieving professional paradise.
The OBWA Networking and Dinner Meeting
is being held at the
Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre
400 Memorial Ave. Orillia, Ontario
Wednesday, March 13th, 2019
Networking: 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Featured Business Woman of the Month:
Lynn Dowswell ,Dowswell Chiropractic & Wellness Centre: 6:15 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.
OBWA President, Shelle Hossack: 6:20 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m.
Networking Activity: 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Networking: 8:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Dinner Menu
Presentation of Fresh Baked Breads and Whipped Butter
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Roasted Crispy Supreme of Chicken Red Wine Jus
with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
OR
Vegetarian and Gluten Option
*please make special request at time of reservation*
Cabbage Rolls stuffed
with Asparagus, Peppers, Mushrooms, Basil
and Sun Dried Tomatoes
on Rice Pilaf with Tomato Basil Sauce
Dessert Buffet
Cheesecake, Pies, Cookies, Squares, and Sliced Fruit
Coffee Station
Tea & Coffee
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3 COURSE DINNER: $30 for members and first first-timers, $37 for non-members
You must RSVP before 3 p.m. on Friday, March 8th, 2019.
Please email us at reserve@orilliabusinesswomen.com.
NO CANCELLATIONS will be accepted after the date and time noted and you will be responsible for the cost of your missed dinner. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Note: We CANNOT accept late registrations or walk-ins. ***NO ATM ONSITE***
IMPORTANT: If you have any allergies or dietary preferences please let us know in your email at the time you RSVP.
 If you indicate on our Facebook Event that you are going, this is NOT a reservation. Please email your reservation request via our above-noted reservation link.
You may also purchase Dinner Meeting Tickets or your Membership online CLICK HERE
We want to sincerely thank all our OBWA members and guests
who have made our networking dinner meetings a great success!
The OBWA would like to welcome new members every month
and encourage you (our current members) to reach out
to ANY woman to come as a first-time guest.
Remember you don’t need a business to join ...
it’s about women supporting women!
The Feature Business Woman of the Month for March is ...
Lynn Dowswell, Dowswell Chiropractic & Wellness Centre!
CLICK HERE for more about Lynn!
OBWA Members do not forget to bring your business cards to the meetings.
OBWA members will once again have the opportunity to be chosen
as the Feature Business of the Month.
If your business card is chosen, it will be featured on the OBWA website, and
you will have the opportunity to showcase your business
at the following month’s networking dinner with a 5-minute presentation.
Good Luck to you all!
Every month the OBWA accepts Toonies for Tampons donations
of money or personal hygiene aids for women
that are then donated to a different charity in need
on behalf of our wonderful group of women!
For the March meeting, we would like to collect purses
to fill with the personal hygiene items collected.
www.OrilliaBusinessWomen.com
 
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