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Email Subject:	April 2008 Up & Coming eNewslette= r
From Name:	Crista Deniz
Reply Address:	rwn@rwn.org

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= April 2008

In Th= is Issue....

Letter from the RWN Executive Director
Up & Coming Events - 12th Annual Business Conference; 30th Anniversary Gala; Women & Philanthropy; April Early Bird Networking;= April New Member Orientation & Recruitment=

Committee Announcements: RWN Finance Committee

SIG News - 2 New SIGs Announced; Upcoming SIG Events <= span style=3D'font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Arial'>

D&C's Women at Work Column - "It's Not a Logical and Linear, Left-brain World Any More" by Sally Ward

Membership Updates - New Members; Membership Renewal Reminder

Community Service Corner = - Sojourner House; Volunteers Needed: "The Reality Store", Speak Out Day, VOA Mother's Day Brunch =

Technology Corner - RWN LinkedIn Group; Getting More From RunMyClub and MDO (My Digital Office)

Classifieds - Job Openings

Community Connections - YWCA Seeking Stories, Pictures For 125th Anniversary;

Welcome to the new RWN e-Newsletter!
There have been a lot of changes over the past months and the e-Newsletter is the newest. = You may be wondering why the RWN wants to be so “electronicR= 21; – paper newsletters are easier to use, aren’t they? The RWN Marketing Committee presented = the idea of an e-Newsletter in January as a way to serve our membersh= ip better, and I thought you might be interested in how this change will benefit you.

Changing our Newsletter format to an e-Newsletter Benefits RWN Members because…

We can communicate with you m= ore often - monthly rather than quarterly.

You will have instant li= nks to register for events, read more on our website and contrib= ute your own input.

It is a better use of RWN resources - both time (faster to create) and money (less expensive than printing and mailing).

The e-Newsletter is embedded = in the e-mail - no clicking to open a linked document and it can be printed if you wish.

Special thanks to RWN Member Donna DeClemen= te (DDC Marketing Group: www.ddcmarketing.com) who spearheaded this initiative and was= the power behind getting this first issue to you. I also want to thank Ashley Walker (Printing = Industry Center at RIT) for her time in consolidating and formatting all the information.

Thoughts on this change? Give us your feedback:  newsle= tter@rwn.org <= /a>.
We want to hear from you!

Crista Deniz, Executive Director, RWN

Up &a= mp; Coming Events

12th Annual RWN Business Conference
"Economic Development Is Everyone's Business"

The Business Conference offers a diverse menu = of Speaker sessions to help you achieve your professional goals= and learn how working together we can make our community the best that it can be.

Speaker Topic Tracks include "Starting your Busine= ss"; "Growing & Maintaining your Business"; "= ;It's All About the People"; and "Adapting to Change".

The day also features a special luncheon to present the Up & Coming Businesswomen's Award.  And the "= Exhibitors' Marketplace" which is open al= l day and features products and services of interest to business professionals.

Event Date: Friday, May 2, 2008
Event Time: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Full Conference)
           = ;      12:30 - 1:45 PM (Luncheon)
Location: Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Pricing: Full Conference: $150 members; $180 non-members
           = ;Luncheon Only: ($50/seat; $450/table of 10)
RSVP: Register Online!

Full-Day Conference (Speaker Programs, Exhibitor Marketplace, Luncheon, Network Reception)

Up & Coming Luncheon Only <= /span>

Click to find out who the 2008 Up & Coming Businesswomen's Award&nb= sp; Recipients are!

Thank you to our Business Conference Sponsors:

RWN's 30th Anniversary Ga= la
"A Celebration of Women's Leadership"

On October 15, 2008 more = than 300 RWN members and its supporters will honor the economic contributions of women leaders and celebrate 30 years of networking success! Come celebrate our 30th Anniversary wi= th us!

Nominations Requested: The RWN Gala Committee is seeking nominations for special recognition of 12 women who continue their dedicated work for the growth and advancement of women’s entrepreneurship and economic development in the Greater Rochester area. Download the nomin= ation form.

e-Mail Nominations to honoringwomen@rwn.= org
Nomination deadline is April 4, 2008

Event Date: October 15, 2008
Event Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Pricing: Non-Members: $55.00 ($50.00 before 4/17/08)
    &= nbsp;          Members: $45.00 ($50.00 before 4/17/08)
RSVP: Register Online Today!

Women & Philanthropy
Joint meeting between RWN= and NAWBO

Join us at this joint meeting with women from the RWN and NAWBO a= s we enjoy lunch and discuss the key role women play in philanthropy a= nd the dramatic increase of this role in recent years. <= span style=3D'font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>(learn more...)

Event Date: 4/24/2008
Event Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Lisa Brubaker, Jennifer Leonard, Deb Rowe Alle= n
Location: Mario's Via Abruzzi
Pricing: Non-Members: $28.00 ($23.00 before 4/17/08)
    &= nbsp;           Memb= ers: $23.00 ($18.00 before 4/17/08)
RSVP: Re= gister Online Today! (Deadl= ine 4/21/08)

April New Member Orientat= ion and Recruitment (Non-= Members Welcome!)

Are you interested in learning more about what= RWN has to offer? New to the Rochester area? Changing careers? New to RWN? A long-time RWN member lookin= g to reap more benefits from your RWN membership? If so, you are cordi= ally invited to join us for an Orientation & Recruitment meeting. = (learn more...)

Event Date: Monday, April 28, 2008
Event Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cornell Coop. Extension Bldg. Highland Room- 249 Highland Ave.
Event Pricing: FREE
RSVP: Register Online Today!

April Early Bird Networki= ng (Members-Only)
Please join us for our monthly Early Bird Networking program on the last Tuesday of the month. There is no = fee to attend and no registration is required. If you cannot come for= the full 90 minutes, stay as long as your schedule allows. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and make connections. Mark y= our calendar and join us throughout the year. (Learn more...)

Event Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Event Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m= .
Location: Bruegger’s Bag= el Bakery, 548 Monr= oe Ave. (At Goodman St.)
Event Pricing: FREE
RSVP: No Registration Required

Committee Announcements
Looking for New Members

RWN Finance Committee - Seeking Members
Are you curious about the inner workings of not-for-profit finances? Seeking to enhance your resume? The Finance Committee is looking for new members. Contact= Lori Flaherty, committee chair, at lori.flaherty@ey.com =

SIG News
Two New SIG Groups Announ= ced

Spiritual Empowerment and Business Development =
Like-spirited women fostering, nurturing, and encouraging each other to be their authentic selves and bringing their spirituality into their business. Occasionally guest speakers/facilitators will be invited.
3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm (Location to be determined)<= /i>
Coordinator: Dale A. Evans - 585.244.0743 - Dale@I= tAllBeginsNow.com

Developing Your Psychic Skills
Participants of this group will explore and develop their inherent psychic skills and abilities first-hand. Members will actively participate by sharing their experiences, t= heir skills, abilities, and their curiosity. Occasionally guest speakers/facilitators will be invited.
1st Tuesday of each month at 7 pm (Location to be determined)<= /i>
Coordinator: Dale A. Evans - 585.244.0743 - Dale@I= tAllBeginsNow.com <= /a>

Complete RWN SIG Listing

·   &= nbsp;     *NEW* Spiritual Empowerment and Business Developme= nt

·   &= nbsp;     Leadership in the New Millennium=

·   &= nbsp;     *NEW* Developing Your Psychic Skills

·   &= nbsp;     Not-for-Profit Executive Directors/CEOs=

·   &= nbsp;     Balancing Baby & Business

·   &= nbsp;     Outdoor Adventurers

·   &= nbsp;     Book Club

·   &= nbsp;     Restauranteers!

·   &= nbsp;     Chocolate Lovers

·   &= nbsp;     Sales & Marketing

·   &= nbsp;     Eat Right…It’s Easier Than You Think

·   &= nbsp;     Wine and Wisdom

·   &= nbsp;     Finance

·   &= nbsp;     Women in Career Transition

·   &= nbsp;     Leveraging Experience and Diversity (LEAD)

·   &= nbsp;     Young Professionals

(Learn More a= bout SIGS...)
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Up & Coming SIG Event= s:

Balancing Babies and Busi= ness
When: Monday, April 7, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Where: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children,= 275 Lake Ave.
Contact: Lisa Altman (SIG leader) at (585) 370-5800 lisa@tech-rentals.com

Deb Ortiz-Pardi of the National Cente= r for Missing and Exploited Children will share some handy tips on publ= ic safety issues with your baby, toddler, and children including information about child ID kits. (Learn more...)

Women in Career Transitio= n
When: April 1, 2008
Where: RWN Office - Cornell Cooperative Extension Bldg. 249 Highland Ave.
Contact: Ann Johnson (385-5892)

The April 2008 Women in Career Transition Meeting will be on April 1st at the RWN Office in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Buildi= ng at 249 Highland Avenue. I promise not to pull any April Fools pra= nks if you all do the same! (Learn more...)

D&= ;C's Women at Work Column

Every Sunday in the Democrat and Chron= icle's Business Section features= the "Women at Work" column written exclusively by RWN members.

Read the most recent article:
"It's not a logical and linear, left-brain world any more" by Sally Ward

"Routine is the evil word of the 21st century. Just ask D= an Pink, author of A Whole New Mind: Why Right-= Brainers Will Rule the Future.

Pink says left-brain abilities (those that are logical, sequentia= l or linear) are necessary, but aren't enough to sustain individual and business success in a changing economy. Powerful forces in the new economy demand that we cultivate right-brained abilities such as inventiveness, multi-tasking, artistry and empathy.

U.S prosperity has tripled since 1950 but as a society we're not = one bit happier. Pink calls this the abundance gap and says it means we're living in a "significance economy." Those in the middle class and upward are engaged in a search for meaning and purpose." (Read More...)

Read RWN's "Women at Work" Article Archi= ves.
Learn how to submi= t an article.

Membership Updates
Welcome to our many new members!

Cyn= thia A. Andrews
Sha= ron M. Arthur, ITT Corporation
All= ison Beard, Robert Half International, Inc.
Jody Belcher, = Silpada Designs
Jea= n M. Bezek, Innovative Solutions
Jea= nnine M. Bianchi, The Feltner Group
Cla= udia L. Burcke, RochesterWorks=
Ter= ry L. Campbell, Hire Success,= LLC
Amy= R. Carey, = Entre Computer Services
Emi= ly A. Carpenter, WhizBang! Web Solutions
Den= ise Church, = ExecuScribe, Inc.
Mary Joy DelConte, TriTech Environmental Health and Safety, Inc.
Dia= ne R. Dimitroff, Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation Kat= hleen T. Doell
Nic= ole Donald, Robert Half Internati= onal
Mar= ia Donnelly, = TriTech Environmental Health and Safety, Inc.
Vic= kie D. Durfee, Mary Kay Cosmetics
Jea= nne M. Ferrara, EDS
Jac= lyn M. Fiorie, J. Fiorie &= ; Co
Deb= ra Flanagan, Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency
Johnna M. Frosini, SUNY College Brockport Jewell C. Fuchs =
Kar= en A. Galvin, Vision Enterprises Jen= nifer N. Gorankoff, Atomic Design=
Sha= ritta F. Gross, Rochester Institute of Technology
Sim= one Harter, Paychex Inc. <= br> Ann Michael Henry, Mise En Place
Mel= issa L. Kelly, Woodcliff Hotel &= Spa
Cla= udia M. Killigrew, Oracle
Kar= in Klock, = TriTech Environmental Health and Safety, Inc.

Tar= a M. LoCastro
Chr= is Lutz, Self-employed
Emi= ly Marcuccio, Office Team
Daw= n Masetta, R= IT - E. Philip Saunders College of Business
Ela= ine McKenna, = Providium Human Resource Group
Kat= hy Messer, = MassMutual
Selene L. Nickolini, Monroe #1 BOCES
Lau= ra O'Loughlin, WNYJobs
Rob= in Peters, Employee Relations Mel= anie Peters, = PoseyTunes, Inc.
Jea= nnette Plymale
Cat= herine Powers, Tipping Point Media <= br> Dan= a S. Prince, = AuPairCare
Kim= Proeto, Robert Half International
Kaye Reid, ESL
Lis= a H. Riggi, LHR Administrative Services
Elisha R. Rogers, Xerox
Dar= lene Russell
Bar= bara Ryan
Don= na Scheid, RIT - E. Philip Saund= ers College of Business
Mar= sha F. Sheldon, = Nothnagle Realtors
Don= na L. Slavin, RIT E. Philip Saunders College of Business=
Hea= ther A. Smith, Financial Architects/= Mass Mutual
Ter= ri Strong, AFLAC New York
Kat= hryn Thomas, Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley
Cla= udia Vargas, Democrat and Chronicl= e
Tri= sh W. Watson, Carlson Marketing Worldwide
Dan= a C. Wilkins, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Membership Renewal Reminder

All 2007 RWN Memberships expired December 31, 2007.

If you haven’t renewed your membership, do it today so = ;you don’t miss out on Membership Exclusive events and Member discounts. To get even more out of your membership, consider upgrading to the Patron, Advocate or Mentor level.

Renew online instantly using a Credit Card, or with the "Invoice Me" option for members paying by check. =

Community Service Corner =

Community Service Report<= /span>
Valentine's Day dinner at Sojourner House
On Thursday, February 14t= h, 6 RWN volunteers helped make and serve a Valentines Day dinner to t= he women of Sojourner House. The residents of Sojourner very much enjoyed the delicious dinner and a special thanks goes out to the volunteers: Nicole Donald, Vicki Follaco, Emily Marcucc= io, Jane Sutter, Kelly Tressler and Lin C= zop.

Up & Coming Community Service Events - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Reality Store<= /u>
When: Saturday, April 26, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Baden St./485 N. Clinton Ave. (next to school #9) Contact: Brigid Ryan at (585) 239-7921 or B= rigidR@gsgv.org

Please join us for a fun game teaching young w= omen how to manage finances and figure out how to make a paycheck stre= tch. The Reality Store is an interactive opportunity for girls = ages 9-14 to learn how to buy a house, finance a car, buy insurance, p= ay utilities and other expenses and live on what's leftover! <= b>Volunteers Needed! (learn more...)

Speak Out Day:
When: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Where: H= ochstein School
Contact: Lin Czop at lczop@rochester.rr.com or (585) 544-5706.

The RWN has been asked to help with SPEAK O= UT DAY which involves survivors of domestic violence and child abuse. They will be exhibiting artwork and performing music to express their journey. It will be held on Sat. April 19th at the = Hochstein = School. They could use volunteers for the day to help the artists set up their exhibits.= Volunteers Needed! (Learn more...)

VOA Mother's Day Brunch:
When: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Where: TBD
Contact: Lin Czop at lczop@rochester.rr.com or (585) 544-5706.

We will be helping out the VOA with their Mother's Day Brunch on Sat., May 10th. Save the date on your calendar beca= use you won't want to miss out on this! More details will follow.

Technology Corner<= /b>

LinkedIn - RWN Members On= ly Group
All RWN members have access to a special RWN G= roup on LinkedIn, an online networking tool used by 3.4 million professionals worldwide. It is designed to facilitate business networking by helping to leverage your network as well as your contact’s network. The benefits of joining the RWN LinkedIn group include:=

Leverage the power of the RWN Group network to find and reach new business contact= s

Accelerate your care= er through referrals from RWN Group members

Know more than a nam= e - view rich professional profiles from fellow RWN Group member= s

Let other RWN Group members and their contacts know what you have to offer

You can limit your network searches to other R= WN Group members only, if you wish to do so. So, whether you are a current LinkedIn member or want to join you can contact us by sending an email to link= edin@rwn.org or just click here to join.

Recently, Steven Tylock presented a LinkedIn Overview to RWN members. Steve is a LinkedIn expert and author of “The LinkedIn Personal Trainer”. For those = of you who attended the session, Steve has created the TLPT (The LinkedIn Personal Trainer) Collaborators group so that you can connect with him indirectly. To join Steve's group click here. Steve also shared with us a LinkedIn tip sheet which you can acce= ss here.

Get connected and stay connected...
The RWN LinkedIn Group Team =

Getting More Out of RunMyClub
Updating your RunMyClub Profiles and Preferences Benefits YOU!

The power of the RWN Online Directory is being able to find other= s as well as being able to be found. Updating your bio, address, and o= ther personal information benefits YOU since other RWN members can find you more easily. RWN Members using the Online Directory can searc= h on name, key bio words, industry etc. to find others who they are interested in connecting with. However, this only happens if = ;you input the information to begin with! (Learn how...plus more technology tips)

Getting More Out of MDO (= My Digital Office)
At its most basic, MDO is an internet-based electronic filing cabinet that allows RWN members, SIGs, Boards a= nd Committees to share documents. However, MDO has much more functionality.

MDO also allows members to create blogs or discussions within the safety of the RWN membership to discuss re= cent happenings, follow up on outstanding meeting questions/thoughts as well as giving a forum for SIGs and Committees to easily share information with the entire RWN organization. MDO also has online calendars so that SIGs/Committees can put their schedules online = for easy reference.

Want to Post Community Events?
The RWN receives e-mail every day to post information for other organizations. Although we cannot accommodate all requests, membe= rs can share this information directly through MDO. RWN members= can connect here directly to access MDO. https://www.mydigitaloffice.net/= docushare/dsweb/View/BulletinBoard-30?init=3Dtrue

Please note that= the MDO login is separate from the RWN Website Member login and uses a different username/password.

Classifieds

Job Openings: The RWN is proud to announce our new Job Network.  The Job Network is a tool to help job seekers= and employers connect here in Rochester. Here's a couple of the jobs that we currentl= y have listed:

Human Resources - HR Works, Inc.
Marketing Coordinator - LaBella Associates

Click here to see all the current jobs posting which are available on the RWN website to members as well as the public= .

If you're interested in posting a job, click here for more information.

<= b>President's Letter

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Dear RWN Friends,
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RWN members have so much talent and dedication!

Let us all welcome Dr. Cynthia McGill as the 2008 RWN President-elect. Cynthia has been involved with RWN for many years and in many capacities; including past RWN Board member and recipient of the 2003 “W” Award. Cynthia always adds = that “sparkle” to whatever RWN initiatives she is orchestr= ating!

The 12th Annual Business Conference is off and running und= er the leadership of Dina Natale, Debbie Stendardi, Patricia Bascomb and the vibrant committees. Be sure to attend = the numerous opportunities highlighting “Economic Development”. Let’s also support the Up&Coming Businesswomen’s Award Luncheon; always a special time to catch-up with our colleagues and meet new people.

On March 25th the RWN Board experienced its first of several S= trategic Planning Retreats. Under the helm of the Strategic Planning Chair, Wendy Heppell and RWN member Mimi Bacilek, t= he Board will continue its analyses of specific topics woven within = the RWN vision and mission. The Board is very interested in the membership’s perception regarding these important areas. We= are working on a constructive format for our membership to be involve= d in this important discussion.

A very exciting experience! On Friday, March 14th, RWN was please= d to host the First RWN and International Visitor Leadership Program Symposium: Networking and the Advancement of Women. Over 20 w= omen from around the world and 10 RWN representatives shared their wor= k-related perspectives. Stay-tuned: I will keep you up-dated on several ste= llar ideas and initiatives that will continue this important dialogue = with our “International Sisters”!

Finally, a specially word of thanks to Donna DeClemente for her dedication in creating this new eNewslet= ter!

I look forward seeing you at the upcoming RWN events.

Warm Regards,

Esther

Esther Denaro Maltese,
RWN President

Thank you to our Advocate, Mentor and Patron Members:

Advocates

Sharon Arthur
Patricia Obstarczyk

Mentors

Kay Conheady
Cheryl Fowler
Roberta Goheen
April Griffin
Hollis Hewins
Diane Mashia
Sherri McArdle
Kathy Nixon
Donna Rawady
Louise Woerner

Patrons

Mimi Bacilek
Regine Calvar
Jean Carroll
Jill Cicero
Twyla Cummings
Jillian Dart
Esther Denaro Maltese
Daryl Dickson
Susan Evans
Dorothy Ferguson
Betsy Foss
Sheila Gaddis
Jennifer Gnage
Virginia Goyer
Cynthia Gray
Dawn Hampsey
Debbie Harper
Ann Michael Henry
Wendy Heppell
Laura Hojnacki
Gidget Hopf
Elizabeth Kiefer
Laurie King-Pirchner
Deb Koen
Esther Krakower
AnnMarie Link
Carol Love
Monica Mattioli
Mary McDonald
Cynthia McGill
Alana Miller
Tammy Mogilski
Kathleen Moore
Jeanne Morelli
Jacqueline Phipps-Polito
Lisa Powers
Dana Prince
Leanne Reed
Lisa Riggi
Brigid Ryan
Jodie Ryan
Ann Sartwell
Eileen Semmler
Deborah Stendardi
Jody Stolt
Terri Strong
Christine Surrette
Sheree Usiatynski
Kim Vowell
Sally Ward
Lois Williams-Norman
Karin Wormley

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Community Connections

YWCA Seeking Stories, Art= work For 125th Anniversary
This spring, the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County is hosting reunion events for past board members as well as a birthday bash on May 1= 8^th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Perkins Mansion (AAUW) at 494 East Ave.<= /st1:Street>

There is no cost to attend, but due to limited space, reservations are required. The event is open to anyone who has been involved w= ith the organization over the years, including program participants, chapter members, donors, board members, volunteers, and staff as = well as women who are interested in becoming involved.

At the event, the YWCA will display great historical photos and s= hare some of the stories of local women’s experiences at the YWCA spanning several decades. The highlight of the Birthday celebrati= on, however, will be the Women Artists Helping Women silent auction to raise funds. Women artists of all mediums are invi= ted to create an original work of art capturing the spirit of the YWC= A.

If any RWN members have a story or photos to share, or if you wou= ld like more information on the Birthday event or participate in the silent auction, call Peggy Fortune, Development Associate at 368-= 2260 or email pfortu= ne@ywcarochester.org . To learn more about this event and the YWCA, check out these links:
YWCA Timeline =
YWCA C= all for Stories (press release)

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