Welcome to the latest issue of e-Connections Newsletter.

In this Issue

	NETWORK LUNCHEON
	COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
	UPCOMING EVENTS
	JOIN the FRESNO WOMEN'S NETWORK GROUP at LinkedIn and FaceBook
	MEMBER'S ONLY FORUM/BULLETIN BOARD
	SCHOLARSHIPS
	SELL THE NETWORK!

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NETWORK LUNCHEON

DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 

DEADLINE To Register: Thursday, January 8, 2009
Beat the registration deadline and save time and money by making your luncheon reservation online with a credit card at our secured website: Click here to register for the luncheon. You can also call Karen at the Network office at 450-2102 with your credit card information.

TIME: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Love & Garlic @ Diana Court
LUNCHEON:  "State of the Network & Installation of Officers"
COST: $16 for current members & their first-time guest. $20 for non-members. 

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

The Network will recognize our Community Connection partners each month. Donations to each organization can be brought to luncheons or the organization may be contacted directly.  If you have any questions, please contact Linda Dippel at 243-3665 or Visit our Community Connections page on our website. 

January, 2009:
Holy Cross Center for Women
Contact: Arcelia
Phone: (559) 579-3974
Items needed: Underwear, socks, gloves, scarves, toiletries, umbrellas, rain ponchos.

Lions Club, Recycle for Sight
Contact: Glen Blomgren
Phone: (559) 432-2610
Items needed: Used eyeglasses

UPCOMING EVENTS

VIRTUAL SPEED NETWORKING
“Network over the phone for five minutes with each person! Meet new people and get connected using your phone and computer from the comfort of home or your office. Talk one-on-one and share ideas, contacts and information while you see their profile on the screen. It’s fun and easy!”  FIND OUT MORE HERE

MIXER - Sponsored by Wathen Castanos - January 22, 2009
You are invited to experience the homes Clovis has been missing at Harlan Ranch.    RSVP January 19.     Download Flyer here

NET AT NIGHT 2009 - Mark your Calendar:  March 26, 2009

JOIN the FRESNO WOMEN'S NETWORK GROUP at LinkedIn and FaceBook

Click here to join the Fresno Women's Network Group at Facebook where you can write messages and stay in contact with other members by writing on the Wall.

What is LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over 30 million members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with your trusted contacts.  We have set up a Fresno Women's Network group at LinkedIn so come join us and discover late news and other topics of interest. Click here to join.

MEMBER'S ONLY FORUM/BULLETIN BOARD

The Member's Only Forum enables member's to ask questions, post ideas and read information that may assist with any problems that they may be encountering when registering for luncheons, having a computer problem or this website. Committee Chairs will also have information and news posted about their particular committee. JOIN NOW!  The forum is for Member's only so you have to login to the Member's Area before you can register for the forum.

SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarship program is a major part of the Fresno Women’s Network purpose to promote the professional and personal development of women in the community. Each year, the Network awards scholarships to women throughout the Central Valley who demonstrate scholastic merit and financial need with stated goals and objectives. If you know of a woman who may be eligible for this program, please send her here.

SELL THE NETWORK!

We are looking for an energetic individual to sell advertising and sponsorship opportunities for the Fresno Women’s Network. This is acommissioned position.
Please contact Karen Bowser by phone (559) 284-4102 or e-mail  if you are interested.