President’s Message July 2023
Hello Everyone!! Well! Once again our Gala was a huge success! Congratulations to all the Nominees and Recipients. We are so proud to have gotten to know you.
I hope you and those you love are keeping safe and feeling healthy as we are in the middle of our summer months of 2023. We are looking forward to seeing you at our Wednesday September 13th meeting at Kelseys. This is a General Meeting and Elections will take place for the positions listed below. Doors open at 5:30pm. Please do not arrive before that time as we will still be in the middle of setting up the evening for you.
If interested in any of the Executive Committee positions listed below please email networking@orilliabusinesswomen.com the position you're interested in, There will be an application emailed to you to be filled out once we receive your email. For further information see the Policies and Procedures under the “Member Info & Directory” tab.
Sharon Van Noort-Retiring from President-will stay on as Treasurer and Past President. As per our Policies & Procedures to be able to apply for the President position a member must have served 2 years on the Executive Committee.
Shelle Hossack-Retiring from Past President and Social Media Coordinator-Position OPEN
Andrea Sullivan-Retiring as Event Coordinator-Position OPEN
Trisha Cuthbertson-Retiring as Membership Coordinator-Position OPEN.
Trisha will take on the role of Vice President-having served on the Executive Committee for one year.
Leah Cavanaugh-Staying on as Speaker Coordinator
Susan Zaroski-Staying on as Secretary Executive Assistant position-OPEN
May you stay safe, happy and healthy.
With Warmest Regards,
Sharon L. Van Noort,
OBWA President-705-790-7427
OBWA is pleased to announce the 2023 Nelle Carter Woman of the Year
Kim Kneeshaw
OBWA is pleased to announce the 2023 Lisa Brooking Young Women of the Year
Blythe Wieclawek
Thank You Carey Moran Award winning Radio personality for being our MC of our Gala Awards
We are looking for members to fill the vacant positions in September on the OBWA Executive
Reminder of the following changes happening in September
Sharon Van Noort-Retiring from President-will stay on as Treasurer and Past President. As per our Policies & Procedures to be able to apply for the President position a member must have served 2 years on the Executive Committee.
Shelle Hossack-Retiring from Past President and Social Media Coordinator-Position OPEN
Andrea Sullivan-Retiring as Event Coordinator-Position OPEN
Trisha Cuthbertson-Retiring as Membership Coordinator-Position OPEN. Trisha will take on the role of Vice President-having served on the Executive Committee for one year.
Leah Cavanaugh-Staying on as Speaker Coordinator
Susan Zaroski-Staying on as Secretary
Executive Assistant position-OPEN
Due to the Gala being in June this year, elections will take place in September when we resume our dinner meetings.
Requirements and details on how to apply to fill a position on the Executive Committee will be available on the website or by contacting a member of the Executive. Please check out the OBWA Policies & Procedures for more information
Please contact the OBWA before Aug. 10th to apply for a position on the OBWA executive!
See you in September!!
There are no Orillia Business Women’s Dinner Meetings in July or August.
We will resume our monthly meetings at Kelseys in September.
Have a safe summer and hope to see you in September!
Please note: Memberships are due September 1st , 2023 & need to be paid for you to be a member in good standing. $100 membership fee will keep you a member in good standing until August 31,2024 . Members have the privilege of posting on social media & have their information about their business and themselves on our website as well as posting on Face Book. Non-members can attend meetings though without the other privileges. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our executive members. Paypal payments accepted only: https://orilliabusinesswomen.com/OnlinePayments
Our 2023 Gala Sponsors
