TABLELANDS BUSINESS WOMEN'S NETWORK Supporting Women in Business

President's News
Well hello again, our October dinner meeting at Nick's was a great success with great food and great guest speaker not to mention the fun had with Nick and his bell weighing competition

We also had special guests from the Mareeba branch of the TBWN with us on the night, one being their President, having heard our club was on fire, she had come to get some ideas. (Wow! isn't that exciting!)

Our next function is our Christmas party which will take the place of our November meeting, it will be held at Beantree Nursery (Liz and Ellis Hughes' place) on the 1st of December. There will be great music and camping facilities available, so if you have not renewed your membership, now is the time to do it so you can enjoy the party. Remember members are welcome to bring along friends.

From there we will be having a break until January when we are hoping to have a something a little special organised for a get together.

Until then, hope to see you all at the Xmas party.

Lousie Nielsen, President TBWN

TBWN News

Members Meal Deal....... pay in advance for 10 TBWN function meals get the 11th one for free! Available only from 05 Jan '07 to 24 Jan '07. Make sure you get in quick! Contact Sandy for details and bookings on 4095 5229 or email.

Business Forward Service Emails received by TBWN with information considered to be of interest to the membership are forwarded to members. Now, non-members are welcome to subscribe to this free service - SUBSCRIBE forward service here

Do People Forget Your Birthday? TBWN would like to change that. Please send your name and birthdate (year optional) to Bronwyn.

TBWN 2007 Directions Meeting
Ten motivated, focused and energised TBWN members brainstormed at the Directions Meeting last week and planned strategy for the Business Woman's Network for 2007.

A special thanks to Sue Fairley for her input, facilitator Gina Raccanello and Teresa Davis for the yummy food and great venue.

Membership Information
Membership Info / Apply for a TBWN membership / Renew your TBWN membership

Events
The Cairns Great Debate On Thursday 23 November, the Cairns Convention Centre will become an arena of contention as the two teams battle it out in a colourful and entertaining debate to answer the question: "Are graduate managers more successful than those without a management qualification?" Presented by AIM and the Cairns Business Women's Club. From 12:30 - 2:30 $66 book by phoning 13 16 48.
Good Governance Day Saturday 25 November 9:30 - 4:00 including lunch and morning and afternoon tea at the Mareeba Shire Council training room, 65 Rankine St. Ellen Barnes from FNQ Training presents this free workshop for organisers and especially for committee members of Tablelands community organisations. Topics include Legal Structures, Incorporation, Strategic Planning, Roles and Responsibilities of committee members. To book call Atherton Neighbourhood Centre on 4091 3733.
Association of Women Educators Annual Christmas Breakfast Celebration Saturday 25 November at Holiday Inn the Esplanade from 8:30 am. Guest speaker is ABC's Pat Morrish and cost is $28.50 payable in advance. Dress is Tropical and you should bring a book or educational toy for the Mayor's Christmas Fund. Contact Sue Fairley for details on 4095 2850.

Applause and Accolades
This eNewsletter "DOTS ON TOP" is built with the wonderful collaboration of Louise Nielsen, Annette Brown, Teresa Davis, Leslie Ring, Marcy Urken and all of the TBWN Committee.

Useful Websites and Tech Tips
A basic marketing skill that every small business person needs to perfect is your "elevator statement" - a short, juicy description of what you do and how you do it for. At the recent Robert Gerrish Workshops, brought to you by the Far North Queensland Area Consultative Committee, Robert taught us this skill, as elaborated on his website plus here's another 5 step plan.

Funding / Sponsorship / Grants / Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the 2006 Cairns Business Womens Club awards.

Training, Mentoring and Development
Free ecoBiz Seminar Presented by the EPA and CREDC on Wednesday November 22 10:00 -1:00 lunch and morning team included. Come to the Shangri-la Hotel at the Pier, Cairns to hear local businesses talking about their ecoBiz success stories and how your business can improve its environmental performance.

TBWN Contact Info

Tablelands Business Women's Network
Email PO Box 1421, Atherton, Queensland, Australia, 4883

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Photos from the October dinner meeting in Yungaburra \



FEEDBACK about the Oct meeting guest speaker - Nicola Baker "Inspiration, Enthusiasm"

	" Reminder to focus on what is important"

		"Enthusiastic speaker who can motivate others. Interesting concepts, well presented."

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