What an Evening!

WOTW-Gettysburg Network Mixer

We Ate, Network, Played Wii, and Supported Toys for Tots!

If I say so myself...The December 17Th Holiday Mixer

provided an enjoyable evening,

THANKS TO YOU!!!!

Happy Holidays,

Carol

Seasons' Greetings ~WOTW Holiday Mixer

MIX, MINGLE & JINGLE!

Join Us for Some Holiday Cheer,
And Bring a Smile to a Child!
The next Women on Their Way -Gettysburg Network
Will be held on
Thursday, December 17, 2009
At the Wyndham Gettysburg
5:00pm – 7:00pm

In lieu of paying $5 to attend
Bring an Unwrapped New Toy for a Child.

We will play some games have a few drawings
AND DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR
BUSINESS CARDS/MARKETING MATERIALS!

CLICK HERE TO R.S.V.P.

For more information call Carol Burns @ (717) 339-0020.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES @ YOUR FINGERTIPS!

Are you disconnected?

Join us on Next Wednesday - Our next Women on Their Way Gettysburg Network Speaker will discuss getting connected and making it work for you!

Catherine Lockey, CEO

Oz 2 Designs

With over twenty years experience in Counseling, English Education, Journalism, and Technical Writing; Master Writer, Catherine Lockey, writes and proofreads every project. Degrees in English, Communications and Education as well as two Counseling certifications give Ms. Lockey the edge in understanding her clients' demographics base. Ms. Lockey is proficient in advertising writing, technical writing, journalism-style writing, handbook and curriculum writing, as well as poetry and prose. More importantly, Ms. Lockey is able to determine what it is your clients really want and show them how your business can meet their needs.

Join us on Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Wyndham Gettysburg

95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg PA 17325

5:00 pm - 7:00pm

Lite Hors d'Oeuvres & Cash Bar

$5.00 per person

RSVP TODAY - CBURNS@WYNDHAM.COM

For more information, please contact Carol Burns @ (717) 339-0020.

We had an Amazing Time at the Last WOTW...

KUDOS! To Denise and all of the ladies who attended the last Women on Their Way - Gettysburg Network. What a warm and informative evening.

We are greatful for Denise's approach on giving us the information we need to seek answers for ourselves - as it relates to childhood sexual abuse - or abuse in any form.

*To learn more on how you can help children, mothers and families, please contact:

Denise Jackson djiwrite@embarqmail.com

or

Joddie Walker, MS
Executive Director
Adams County Children's Advocacy Center
Visit our new website: www.kidsagaincac.org
717-337-9888
jwalker@kidsagaincac.org

or

Terri L. Hamrick, MNM
Executive Director
Survivors, Inc.
Post Office Box 3572
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0589 Extension 104
Facsimile (717) 334-3576
Email: Terri@survivorsservices.org
Visit us on the web! www.survivorsservices.org

or

Brenda McCabe, BA, DM
Director of Information Management
bmccabe@hoffmanhomes.com
Hoffman Homes for Youth
PO Box 4777 • Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 359-7148 • Fax: (717) 359-2600
http://www.hoffmanhomes.com/contact.html
info@hoffmanhomes.com

*Please check your local directory for additional information on services in your area.

Denise Jackson our October 22nd Speaker

Who is Denise Jackson?

She's a Mother, Wife, Christian, Artist, Author, and she is one heck of a woman and that's why she is our Women On Their Way - Gettysburg Speaker for October.

Join the WOTW -Gettysburg on Thursday, October 22, 2009 and get to know this lady, as I have. Denise is the Publisher, Author, Owner at Masterpiece Creations~ Graphics & Publishing, Specializing in Life Affirming Publications. As a published author, she also produce books for authors who want to make a difference in the world through works of inspiration, motivation and education.

For more information on Denise - look her up; http://www.masterpiececreations.biz/ or http://www.linkedin.com/pub/denise-jackson/10/989/a76 or http://www.graceintheshadows.com/

With over 27 years as a youth advocate, and triumphant survivor of childhood sexual abuse she directs retreats for adult
survivors who are discerning a course for their journey towards healing from childhood trauma. She offers educational workshops and interactive presentations for the prevention of childhood
sexual abuse for corporations and organizations.

Denise will discuss with us her passion; helping women and children heal after abuse. As a Women's group, I hope you will agree that this is a topic that must be discussed -to offer encouragement to those who are in need, yet reluctant to receiving help due to fear and shame.

As this is - an emotional discussion for some, we understand if you decide not to attend ~but understand that there is light at the end of the tunnel and we care about you and whenever you are ready -we are here for you.

At this WOTW -Gettysburg we will meet at Garibaldi's (across from the Wyndham, on the same Gateway Gettysburg property next to Old Eagle Grill) on October 22, 2009 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Admission is $5.00 per person, and Chef Claude Rodier will have some treats for us to enjoy (Hors d' oeuvres and Cash Bar).

We will also have the opportunity to mix, mingle and network.

I look forward to seeing you at the next Women on Their Way -Gettysburg Network.

R.S.V.P. TODAY - Contact Angie Kemp at akemp@wyndham.com or (717)339-0020. Feel free to invite others!

Where did the Last 2 Months Go?

WOW...the last two months just flew by and I can't move forward without saying "THANK YOU" - to all of the women who constantly support Women on Their Way - Gettysburg Network.

In August we received a good...umh, great...umh, lets just say umhhhhhh, because we received an excellent talk from Alice Anderson. Alice is the Area 43 Governor of Toastmasters International and she discussed the intricate parts of a successful speech and some countable mistakes we make over and over again...such as falling into the pit of "UMHHHHHs".

The local Toastmasters meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at the Gettysburg Library at 6:30pm. For more information please go to www.gatc.freetoasthost.com.

Thank you Alice for giving your time and thank you Karen of Going Postal and Melissa of Planned Parenthood for your assistance in bringing Alice to us. You all are great Gems!

Now in September -we brought back the One Minute Commercial, and Alice Anderson to my surprise joined us again and counted my 13 or more Umhs... WOW just 13? We also had some new ladies come out and we really enjoyed getting to know each other. We also spent some time discussing how lucrative some of our contacts have been since we started meeting, partnerships, books and more... Yes, if you didn't make it you don't know what you missed.

Next month our speaker will be....Stay tuned ~See the Next Blog:) Carol

July's WOTW Mixer Invitation

YOU ARE INVITED TO PART 3 OF
LET’S TALK


Are You Financially Fit?
Our Speakers will provide Information on available

lending programs and more…

Welcome~

Adams County Economic Development Corporation
Robin Fitzpatrick, President
Kaycee Kemper, Director of Business Development
&
Shippensburg University Small Business Development Center
Cheryl E. Young, Business Consultant

Join us @
Wyndham Gettysburg
95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA 17325
JULY 9, 2009
5:00 PM – 7:00PM
Mixer/Talk with Cash Bar
$5.00 per person Admission
R.S.V.P. TODAY
with Angie Kemp - AKEMP@WYNDHAM.COM
OR (717)339-0020 EXTENSION 6031

Let's Talk - Part 2 with Jennifer LeVan

Jennifer and David LeVan

Do you know Jennifer Levan … let me count the ways ~
Some of you may not have had the pleasure, but quite a few of you have come to know her because she is the vibrant co-owner of Battlefield Harley-Davidson and Just Jennifer Art Gallery, or because she is the recipient of numerous community and corporate awards, or you may recognize her face from watching ACTV as she is the hostess of her own show, or is that you worked with her in supporting so many local and national organizations in support of children, women, families, arts, education, civil rights, and more; that I felt tremendously guilty - not being able to list them all.

Well, on Thursday, June 25, 2009 you will have an opportunity to get to know this Business Woman -Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Family Women – and what makes her tick.

Join us for a great Let’s Talk – with Jennifer Levan, or intimately known to some as just Jen – a Mom, Grandmother and Friend.

R.S.V.P. today by email – cburns@wyndham.com or (717)339-0020 extension 6014 for Carol Burns or 6031 for Angie Kemp.
RSVP TODAY

AND LET'S TALK ON June 25th!
$5.00 per person
Hors d' oeuvres & Cash Bar
5pm – 7pm

Jen speaking at 6pm
Wyndham Gettysburg
95 Presidential Circle
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717)339-0020

Let's Talk...

The next (4) four Women On Their Way -Gettysburg mixers will offer a number of mini discussions referencing opportunities for today's professional women.

This 4 Part Series –will focus on The Business of Working through Adversities/Challenges, covering topics such as; Cultural Diversity –embracing our differences, Building & Maintaining a Healthy Business, Financial Support, Security and Services for business development, and Growing your Sales.

Sylvia Asante, Cindy Ching, and Marizol Jimenez will provide us engaging discussions on Women's Equality (Diversity in Education and the Career Place or Lack there of.)

Join us on May 21, 2009 for the first of many great talks, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. by May 18, 2009 to cburns@wyndham.com or (717)339-0020 extension 6014 for Carol Burns or 6031 for Angie Kemp.

RSVP TODAY AND LET'S TALK ON MAY 21ST!

$5.00 per person

Hors d' oeuvres & Cash Bar

Meet Our May 21st Speakers

Sylvia E. M. Asante

Sylvia Asante works at Gettysburg College as associate dean in the Office of Intercultural Advancement. The recipient of numerous awards, including the 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Living the Dream Award, she also directs the Meals and More Summer Camp at the Prince of Peace Church in Gettysburg. Her favorite leisure activities are listening to classical music, traveling to far away places and taking scenic walks. Asante is passionate about the welfare of children and the elderly, and her favorite pet is a Springer Spaniel called Sam.

Cindy Ching

Cindy Ching, Chinese-American was born and raised in Queens, New York. She grew up in Jackson Heights, attended elementary, junior high and high school in the surrounding neighborhood. Attended Monroe Community College in The Bronx and received her associates’ degree for hotel management in 2003. After graduation, with the assistance of her uncle who is the VP for Pflatzgraff, she went to work for the Yorktowne Hotel, York, PA as a front desk clerk. Cindy moved to York in August of 2003 and it was at the Yorktowne Hotel where she met her fiancé, Tim. They plan to tie the knot on October 24th 2009. After three years of employment at the Yorktowne, another great opportunity opened its’ doors for Cindy in August of 2006, Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel. Cindy was identified as a leader and promoted shortly after 1 year of employment to Reservations Supervisor. Now employed for almost 3 years -Cindy looks forward to her long lasting career at the Wyndham.

Marizol Jimenez

Marizol Jimenez was born in Santiago, Chile but raised in the U.S, and proud to admit she is “Latina.” A student at HACC-Gettysburg since the fall of 2004, attending college has always been a dream of Marizol, but because of life’s challenges it appeared to be impossible to accomplish until now. She became V.P for the Multicultural Club for the year 2004-2005 and was president for the year 2005-2006. Once becoming employed by HACC, she became the advisor to the club. Marizol tutors in person, or via phone/email to our Latino students throughout my classes. Jimenez has translated for the HACC newspaper “The Creative Cannon” and our Multicultural page. On February 20, 2007 she organized and facilitated our bilingual dinner for Latino students who were interested in working in a job where they would be able to use their bilingual skills through a partnership with community businesses. Marizol Jimenez is the Bilingual Support Technician at Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg. Jimenez will be facilitating the Latino Culture Sensitivity Summit 2009, through The Hanover Hispanic Center and YWCA. She assists with recruitment, planned events for numerous organizations, educational programs, events to reflect and advance diversity. On February 18, 2009 Marizol was appointed by Governor Ed Rendell to serve a two-year term on the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA). Jimenez will represent Adams and Franklin Counties, as well as Hanover, on the committee that serves as a voice for the Latino community. In addition, “mi familia” has made it ever more evident on how important they are in her life, Marizol proudly states that her three wonderful daughters are the source of her inspiration to better herself. “Without them I could not have done any of this.” Mi familia also includes those mentors, role models that saw in her what she never did, her inspiration, her purpose to give others the opportunity to overcome challenges in their life as I did. Her ultimate goal is to be in a position were she is able to assist other Latinos with their own dreams and possibilities in life.

Let's Do It Again with Something New...

Now It’s Your Time to Shine!

Tell us about YOURSELF, YOUR COMPANY OR YOUR ORGANIZATION
in a 1 Minute Commercial
(Speed Networking)

Along with…
A Mini Workshop on
“How to Create Your Own Blog”

Hosted at the Wyndham Gettysburg
95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg PA 17325

Thursday, April 23, 2009
5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. – Mixer (Cash Bar & Lite Hors d’ Oeuvres)
5:30p.m. – 1 Minute Commercials
6:00p.m. – Mini Workshop
Admission $5.00 per person (Pay at the door)

R.S.V.P. by April 17, 2009
(Number of Commercials are Limited- no repeats from last month.)
(717)339-0020 (Carol or Angie) or
cburns@wyndham.com

A Demand Performance is requested...

We had such a great time last month with the 1 Minute Commercials, it was suggested that we do it again. So we are - on April 23, 2009 we will do it again with new performers.

One minute that's all it takes and me signaling you to stop...LOL! The commercials were fun and extremely informative. With a little over 30 women, we really got to know each other better in a short period of time.

We also gained some insight on ideas for future workshops and events, and with that said we will include in this months gathering our first Mini Workshop on How to Create Your Own Blog.

See the Inviation Flyer for April for more information and to R.S.V.P.

I hope to see you on the 23rd!

Carol

MARCH WOTW MIXER

March is National Women ’ s History Month

http://www.loc.gov/topics/womenshistory/about/

Women On Their Way –Gettysburg Network
~Throughout history women have made a difference~

To recognize the significant role in which woman play in the

fabric of history – we will share our stories -

It ’ s Your Time to Shine!

Tell us who you are in a 1 Minute Commercial (Speed Networking)

The next Women On Their Way –Gettysburg Network will provide the arena for local professional women to deliver a one minute message about

You, Your Profession and/or Organization Or Bring in your One Page Ad to share with all.

Wyndham Gettysburg

Friday, March 20, 2009

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Admission $5.00 per person

Hors d ’ Oeuvres and Cash Bar

RSVP by March 16, 2009

(Maximum 30 Commercials - The first 30 RSVP ’ s will be given first opportunity)

cburns@wyndham.com or (717) 339.0020

Carol Burns ext. 6014 or Angie Kemp ext. 6031

MEET OUR SPEAKER

Marijka A. Grey, MD

BIOGRAPHY:
Born on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean, Dr. Marijka Grey took a winding road to her current position as the lead physician at Gettysburg Adult Medicine and Wellspan Health’s Ambulatory Informatics Specialist – or as her office puts it “Computer Geek”. She did her undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware, earning a degree in both English and Biology while running her own fledgling Caribbean T-shirt company. She also managed, at that time, to co-found a thriving dance company that still exists today. Having completed medical school at the University of Maryland, she underwent her residency training at York Hospital, eventually serving as Chief Resident in their Internal Medicine residency program. A board-certified, practicing internist in the historic town of Gettysburg, PA, she is also heavily involved with Wellspan Health’s implementation of an integrated Wellspan-wide electronic health record system throughout their over 40 different ambulatory sites in Adams & York County Pennsylvania, as well as northern MD. Passionate about community health and especially women’s health, she not only speaks regionally on Women’s Health Topics and will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Gettysburg Women’s Health Conference.

For more information - on Marijka A. Grey, MD, go online: http://physicians.wellspan.org/

Dr. Grey will be our guest speaker on February 27, 2009 at the Wyndham Gettysburg. Please RSVP today for you and a guest today online. See Blog below for more information.

February 27, 2009 - Next Mixer!

Love Yourself - Be Healthy!

The focus of our next mixer -Women's Health

-In order to take care of the business, family and friends, we must take care of ourselves-

Women On Their Way -Gettysburg Network Mixer

on Friday, February 27, 2009

5:00pm - 7:00pm

$5.00 per person Admission with Hors d' Oeuvres

Cash Bar

Come and Enjoy meeting other professional women and make the connection.

RSVP by February 20, 2009

online http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=ERKUVDZJTUNFJGJHCKOT&li=iq&src=email

or call (717)339-0020 x6014 or 6031

First Mixer Outcome...

We are definitely on our way! I am so excited - last night's mixer was amazing for the first WOTW -Gettysburg Network and I hope it is a positive sign for future endeavors.

I sincerely thank all who were in attendance, especially those of you who brought others. The conversations that I enjoyed hearing last night were those conversations discussing how one business can help another, business development workshops and mentor(s) programs. This is what it's all about, connecting to other women who are positive and ready for growth.
I will be emailing you to gain authorization to add you to a network list to share with everyone - which will require you to respond, before I place anything in public view.Also, please contact me -if you have a subject matter for the blog or idea for a workshop, etc. -I welcome your voice of experience.

Again, thank you for coming out, don't forget to follow up on contacts you made last night and I will let you know the results of the polls - in order plan future events. Expect pictures soon!

Best regards,
Carol

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