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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Greetings Everyone!
What a wonderful trip to the National Joint Convention in Vegas with Paula Bishop and Elaine Chan. The conference was great; we even had a speaker from the Federal Reserve on the last.
Our next dinner meeting will be magical, it is the fabulous dessert auction! This is a wonderful event to bring friends and family (young and old) and to introduce them to all the wonderful ladies you visit/network with each month. Our Dessert Auction Committee is searching for the most decadent cakes to match everyone’s sweet tooth (there will be something from everyone-whether it be from our live or silent auction).
Lastly, but not at all least, our chapter scholarship applications are due November 11th. Please inform your colleagues/friends/family that applications are available on our website, under the scholarship tab.
I look forward to seeing you in November.
Sincerely,
Holly Smith
Chapter President
THIS MONTH'S MEETING
Scholarship Dessert Auction!
| Date: | November 17th, 2009 |
| Time: | 6:00-6:30 Social time, bidding on the silent auction items 6:30-7:00 Dinner and announcements, and more time for silent auction bids 7:00-8:00 Silent Auction Closings, and Live Auction Begins! |
| Cost: | $24 members, $28 non-members, $15 first time guests, $15 Students, $5 program only Cash or check only, please. |
| Place: | Coast Bellevue Hotel 625 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Hotel telephone 425-455-9444 Corner of NE 8th St & 116th Ave. NE in Bellevue. Next to the Denny's Restaurant. |
| Menu: | Fiesta Buffett |
| Reservations: | Jessica Dreier jessorca@gmail.com 425-248-3494 Deadline: 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 12th, 2009 Cancellations are due by 5:00pm, Friday, November 13th, 2009 Standing Reservations Apply |
| Reminder: | We are charged for all dinners we reserve and must bill for non-cancellations |
NOVEMBER MEETING: Scholarship Dessert Auction
Please invite family, friends, colleagues and fellow students – the more the merrier! Get a group of friends/colleagues together and have a table for your group. There will be live auction items, as well as a multitude of silent auction items. Of course: Chocolate, chocolate, Thanksgiving extravaganzas, treats to bring to the office or to a holiday get-together (that you would be proud to bring), and some items to just 'eat and enjoy yourself'!
Don't forget, the goal of the Dessert Auction is to raise funds for our annual Student Scholarship, given to a student (female or male) pursuing a major in accounting or finance. Come join the fun and know that proceeds go to a good cause.
Everyone is welcomed to add a contribution to the silent auction tables both homemade and purchased. Just bring the dessert with you that night, and a space will be made for your entry, along with a bid sheet. There is a buyer out there for every experiment. Everyone needs a dessert for treat for the upcoming holidays. If you know in advance that you would like to bring something, you can forward a quick message to me and we make sure you have a good viewing spot!
Donations (unless specified) are split between the Student Scholarship Fund and Member Education Fund, helping to lower the cost of ASWA educational conferences during the year.
To allow for maximum viewing time for the desserts, try to arrive around 6pm so that you can roam around the silent auction items before we sit down for dinner!
Here's a list of the silent auction items from last year to give you an idea of the variety of goodies –
| Chocolate Mousse Cake Dilettante | Apple Turnovers/Blueberry Muffins |
| TJ's Chocolate Delight | Brie with Edible Flowers |
| Basket of Chocolates | Coffee and Mug |
| Starbucks Gift Set | Pecan Swirl Streusel Coffee Cake |
| Magic Bars | Pecan Pie |
| Chewy Molasses Cookies | Fantasy Fudge |
| Single Bag of Chocolates | Lemon Bread w Poppy Seeds |
| Chocolates! | Coffee/Tea Respite Basket |
| Pumpkin Cheesecake | Mocha Silk Torte |
| Coffee and Biscotti | Turkey Cake |
| Choc/Tea and Goodies | Date Coconut Rolls |
| Petite Berry Pie | Sees Gift Certificate 1 lb |
| Chewy Molasses Cookies | Single Bag of Chocolates |
| White Chocolates, Napkins, Coffee | Golden Dates |
| More Chocolates! | Lemon BonBon |
| Macaroon Delight | Chewy Brownies |
| Petite Apple Pie | Fine Assorted Chocolates & Napkins |
| Brownie Bites | Dark Assorted Chocolates |
| Single Bag of Chocolates | Almond Toffee with Milk Chocolate |
| Pistachios | Sugar Free Cookies |
OCTOBER SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS
Debrena Jackson Gandy, an international speaker, business consultant and success coach spoke on "Being the Next-Level Leader". We as women, can have a strong voice in this world. We need to stop apologizing. She gave a great example when a women is seated by the window on a airplane and needs to get out of her seat. Debrena recalls watching women sheepishly apologizing as she scoots across others to get to the aisle. Men don't do that! They kindly say "Excuse me, I need to get to the aisle". We as women need to do the same.
Women need to have an engaging communication style when we want someone to do something or join an organization. An example might be a situation where you need a volunteer to help you. Don't just give them the duties, but engage them instead. Begin by telling them about this great organization, how excited you are, how you've been watching how well you do your job and want you to help. Using this engaging communication technique works much better than just giving them the duties.
While living in Southern California, she noticed the people were not happy even though they had all their material wealth around them. As she studied this strange behavior she conducted an experiment on herself to see if changing how one cares for themselves would change their disposition an outlook of their surroundings. Hence, she wrote her book "All the Joy You can Stand". You have to have joy and balance in your life and to first take care of yourself before taking care of others. She stressed we need to refill our pitcher of water before we can fill others water glass.
Her powerful message is a constant reminder how we need to find our spiritual need or inner power to make a difference in this world.
At the end of her session, Debrena generously donated her last hardbound book
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Scholarship Donation
The Bellevue Chapter wishes to acknowledge Robbie Dahl Sullivan for her generous contribution to our Scholarship Fund. Robbie, of Becker CPA Review donated a Becker CPA Course Review to be awarded to a Scholarship candidate.
A special THANK YOU to ROBBIE from the Bellevue Chapter! Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Did you know that Becker CPA Review is a national Patron Partner-Honorary Trustee of ASWA?
As an ASWA member, you could enjoy a $300 discount when you enroll in a Becker CPA Course Review.
Sweet…Dessert Auction
The Seattle Chapter is holding their annual Dessert Auction October 28, 2009 at the Rainier Golf & Country Club in Seattle. The proceeds of the auction goes to the Scholarship Fund.
If you wish to attend, make your dinner reservations by visiting www.aswaseattle.org
If you wish to carpool, a few of us are meeting at the Robert Half International parking lot in Eastgate. Contact Eleanor Siverts-Akerman at eleanorsa@comcast.net if you wish to carpool.
The Bellevue Chapter Dessert Auction will be held on November 17, 2009 at the Coast Hotel. Plan to attend as the dessert auction committee is working hard to get that special cake you can’t resist!
There will be a silent auction and live auction. Proceeds go towards the Scholarship Fund and the Member Education Fund. You may specify what percentage of your contribution goes to each fund.
Bring a guest or two, or three. The more the merrier.
Joint meeting with ASWA Seattle, in Seattle
The Community Service Committee will be collecting donations for Noel House. Please download the Wish List and help make the holidays a bit brighter for the women in this deserving shelter.
Speaker: Gary Smith, Executive Director of Independent Business Association (IBA) of Washington State.
Topic: 2009 Washington State Legislative Update
Location: Rainier Golf and Country Club
After November 18, you can make Online Reservations here
Complete program, menu and price information is on their Newsletter web page
Contact: Arrangements Chair Carrie Martin (206) 467-8645 (ASWA voice mail) or send a message to Arrangements via their Contacts Page.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
| Monday Tacoma Chapter |
November 9th- Second Monday of the Month | 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. |
Social Hour Dinner |
La Quinta Inn 1425 E. 27 St. Tacoma, WA Before 5pm Thursday Jonna Mertens 253-942-3550 reservations@aswatacoma.org |
| Tuesday Bellevue Chapter |
November 17th- Third Tuesday of the Month | 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. |
Social Hour Dinner Speaker |
Coast Bellevue Hotel 625 116th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 425-455-9444 |
| Wednesday Seattle Chapter |
November 25th- Fourth Wednesday of the Month | 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. |
Social Time Dinner Speaker |
Rainier Golf & Country Club 11133 Des Moines Memorial Dr S Seattle, WA 98168 206-467-8645 |
2009-2010 SPEAKER SCHEDULE
Tentative
July 21, 2009-Planning Meeting
August 18, 2009- Dr. Catherine Darley from the Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine: Improving your job performance by optimizing sleep.
http://www.naturalsleepmedicine.net
September 15, 2009- Becky Pendleton Reid, VP The Cereghino Group – The current stock market and banking industry
October 20, 2009- Student Night, Next-Level Leadership – Debrena Gandy Jackson
November 17, 2009- Dessert Auction
December 15, 2009- Emotional Intelligence - Janaki Severy, Principal and Owner Managing Dynamics. www.managingdynamics.com/default.asp
Joint Meeting In Seattle: 2009 Washington State Legislative Update - Gary Smith, Executive Director of Independent Business Association (IBA) of Washington State
January 19, 2010- Tax Update - Shawn Gagnon CPA, owner of Weinand & Associates
February 16, 2010- FBI, Internet Security
March 16, 2010- Wayne Borkowski: FASB codifications (Joint meeting with IMA- at Coast Bellevue Hotel). 2 hour CPE starting at 5:30
April 20, 2010- The Mortgage Industry - Rick Robertson Choice Lending, Inc
May 18, 2010- Email etiquette - Dr. Julie Miller
June 15, 2010- IRA vs Roth - Rodney Nield, VP Financial Sales Mgr IronStone Bank
POSTING INFORMATION
Submissions for the December 2009 Newsletter
Bellevue+ Addition must be received by
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Lindsey Miller
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