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