May 2015 Speakers

Rhonda Sher
LinkedIn Trainer
www.bizcardcaddy.com/

Rhonda Sher gave some terrific insight into how to use LinkedIn. She offers several 
different options for her services.  The 'do it your-selfer's'  can get coaching from Rhonda.  Those who would prefer, can hire her outright. If you want to extremely  effective tools  for getting business from LinkedIn, Rhonda is your go to person.




Sheila 

Massage Therapist  (Contact Info to follow) 

Sheila described the major life transitions that cause stress.  Some of them were Divorce, having children, a death, and marriage.  Yes even marriage is stressful.  The point is that even happy occasions cause us to  draw from our best coping strategies. And perhaps one of the most  pleasant ways to reduce your strain is massage.  

Nikki Goldman, Ph.D.
Clinical Hypnotherapist
www.DrNikkiGoldman.com

The attendees asked for help with procrastination. Dr. Nikki first had each rate their level of willingness,  (from 0-10) to to a particular task they've been putting off. Then she had each in group close their eyes.  She did a 1-minute visualization.  Then asked them to open their eyes and rate their willingness to do it. Each had improved their willingness.  Some were even ready to jump up and do it right then and there. 

April 2015 Speakers

From Cynic to 'Experiencer'!

Jennifer Tipton     www.getzendoterra.com  Phone: (619) 786-5518

Nothing like turning a cynic into a…..no not believer: an 'experiencer'!  So what the heck does that mean. A believer is someone who thinks something is true.  It’s in their head.  But an ‘experiencer’ is someone who’s notion turned into something that they had first hand proof. Here’s her story.

Jen Tipton, against her better judgement, tried essential oils for flu symptoms. After all, she was a cynic so why should she try this ridiculous thing. She had nothing to lose so what the heck.  Well,  let me tell you. .. when all flu symptoms disappeared in a matter of hours, she fell in love.  Now she  brings this healing to all those around her.

Essential oils  assist in the recovery of many ailments. (Essential oils disclaim any ‘healing’ )

Whether you want to reduce inflammation, nervousness, eliminate an addiction to tobacco, or any number of disorders, Call Jen Tipton

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The Personal Touch Banker

Nasrin Ahdi Comerica Bank in Mira Mesa 858-577-0234

Twenty-five years, in the banking. business has made Nasrin Ahdi one heck of a knowledgeable

Banker. Aside from her education and first hand experience, she brings enthusiasm to the table.   Because she works for a relatively small bank,  it is easy to offer personal service.  Whether you want to get a business loan, a home equity loan or anything else, be sure to contact Nasrin at Comerica Bank in Mira Mesa 858-577-0234

What do Coffee...A.Notray...and Retrieving Equity from your House have in Common?

These Speakers Turn the Ordinary into the Refreshing

What an interesting way to explain what would otherwise be a boring subject; the need for a notary.(sorry, Cheri for calling it boring :))

Cheri Asked several of us to play a role in a situation where a notarized health directive is crucial but not available.One pretended to be in the hospital while others played the role of daughter, stepdaughter etc. She showed us the family complications.  They are too numerous and complex to  explain....see why we really do need a notary!  

I urge you to call:
Cheryl Walker
Mobile Notary
(858) 335-5787

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Annette enlightened us on a new way to access money from the equity in our home.  AS she described it, some of us thought it was similar to a reverse mortgage.  However, she quickly dispelled that notion.  It is an Equity Key.  In this contract, you take money from your current equity, preserve the rest of the current equity and share the future equity. Once again, the complexities of this requires expert knowledge.

For a detailed explanation call:
Annette White
(858)-693-5854
Annette@aewinsurance.com

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I've always heard people do business with people they know.  It's one thing to network and still not know much about the individual.  I was delighted and surprised to hear Heidi's background in biology.  Now it makes sense that she would be in a business where the chemistry of her product is so important.  She explains that the acidity of the American diet, including coffee is high and is quite destructive to our bodies.   That's why she sells Organo Gold Coffee. The natural ingredients in this delicious coffee helps to create a more health alkaline environment in your body. 

Enjoy your coffee with:
Heidi Papachristos
Independent Distributor, Organo Gold Coffee
Owner – Papa’s Kaffe
www.papaskaffe.com

February 2015 Speakers

Annette White – Insurance 

 Heidi Papachristos – Coffee Specialty 

Cheryl Walker Mobile Notary 

An enthusiastic group met January 30, 2015

 Members are looking forward to opening the group up to women outside of Scripps Ranch
Carmella said, "As long as they are willing to travel to Scripps Ranch, we'd love to have them join"

Our 5-minute speakers:

Carmela Kramer, is our group's Realtor. She offered an opportunity for us to state our goals for the year. We each jotted 3 goals on an index card.  Carmella collected them and promised to return them to us next year.  Since written goals are more likely to be achieved than those we just think about, I"m looking forward to reviewing them next January.

Carmella also talked about purchasing  rental property out of state.

Annette White is discontinuing her Jockey clothing line.  Instead she  is going back to her roots as an  insurance broker.  She is an expert in a variety of insurance products as she has been selling it for many years.

Our main speaker

Becky Forrest: One can see the joy Becky has in representing Mary Kay Cosmetics. She is
quite informed about the many benefits of each product.  Samples were available for all. 

November 2014 Meeting

Speakers

Paula Sassi. 

Certified Master Graphologist
www.handwritingconsultants.com

Need to hire someone? Be sure you know if their personality fits with your company.Paula helps with HR selections at major corporations, speaks at conventions.
She also dazzle your next party. You'll have your guests fascinated.

Heidi Papachristos
Independent Distributor, Organo Gold Coffee
Owner – Papa’s Kaffe
www.papaskaffe.com

Love coffee....hate the acid. You don't have to give it up.

And....you don't have to take antacids. Organo Gold Coffee

low acidic and delicious too.

Many gift baskets available.

From $5 to $20 plus custom ones too.

Friends Don’t Buy Friends Starbucks Cards Buy Organo Gold cause they will remember you.

Baskets include: mugs, beverages (select from Gourmet Black, Latte or any of our Teas)

Add-in Items include: chocolate spoons, chocolate peppermint spoons, chocolate

Heidi@papaskaffe.com (619)213-6366

 

September 26, 2014

An introduction to out of state real estate investment  by Carmela Kramer raised some interest. Carmela suggest that a number of people could join together to purchase commercial property in Omaha Nebraska.  Carmela, our groups real estate agent, has partnered with a realtor  in Nebraska where real estate is experiencing quite a growth. Whether you want local real estate or in Nebraska, be sure to check out Carmela’s website.

Carmela Kramer

Real Estate Broker

www.carmelakramer.com

Tea is more than for the British! And it 's more than just a social beverage.

Betty Jean Rule talked about different teas and their health benefits; a real connoisseur! Whether you're looking for ‘Afternoon Tea’ with a few friends or ‘High Tea’ You’re sure to experience the elegance when Betty Jean Rule sets the table.

In the spirit of Jane Pettigrew, you’ll have,

“pink rose on the side of each cup; hearts of lettuce, thin bread and butter, and the crisp little cakes that had been baked in readiness that morning.”

Betty Jean also offers teas from all over the world for purchase on her website.

Betty Jean Rule
Tea Sales and Parties
Truffles and Lace Bou-TEA-que
www.trufflesandlacebouteaque.com

Comedian John Heffron jokes about being, “clutter-blind’   put a bag of trash in front of the door and he’ll manage to step over it or on it without slowing him down.   If you’re like John, you won’t need Diane Halfman.  But if you’re suffering from oxygen deprivation cause there’s  too much stuff around,  than you’ll love Diane Halfman.  Whether you're emotionally attached to things, or have trouble making decisions about  whether to get rid of that old VCR player, Diane simplifies the process with her ‘love it or leave it” attitude.   Since women usually wear only 20% of their wardrobe, why not just keep the things you love.  Then leave the rest to the thrift store for someone else to love.

Diane Halfman
Lifestyle Organizer
www.MyLifestyleOrganizer.com 

June 27, 2014 Meeting

June 27 Meeting: Today's meeting was a bit different. We had a professional speaker, Janet F. Williams who talked about the 7 Motivators for Effective Communication. She brought her Kirkus winning book "You Don't Ask, You Don't Get" which was available for purchase for those who wanted more info on the 7 Motivators. Carmela asked for volunteers to help take over some of the jobs that Julia was doing and many members stepped up to the plate. Thank you so much for volunteering and helping to make this the best networking group ever! Our next meeting is Friday, July 25th. Our Presenters are Paulette Millander, Christine Davies and Dr. Nikki. Will you join us?

June 8, 2014 Game Night

June 8 Social Event:

Acey-Duecey was the game to play and Paula was the gal to beat. Great hoots and howls were heard as the ladies placed their bets. On a quieter note, Julia and Dr. Nikki exposed Alexandra (age 4) to her very first game of Scrabble and when she left to go help her mom (try to) win at Acey-Duecy, Julia and Dr. Nikki created some of the best 14 letter Scrabble words (un)known in the Scrabble world. The food was great, the wine flowed and Heidi, bless her heart, brought her very popular AND healthy chocolate dessert. What would we do without Heidi. Thanks to everyone who came to Julia's: Carmela, Christine, Heidi/Alexandra, Paula and Dr. Nikki.

May 30 Meeting

May 30, 2014: Yummy home made food, lights and blinds that go up and down automatically and 20 amazing women who stood in two circles facing each other and having a hilarious time telling the other amazing woman facing her about herself, speed dating style. Amps went from quiet listening to hysterical laughing, giggling, hoots and hand holding. We had to get the bull horn to quiet everyone down for the serious conversation of change of command. Julia has decided to step down and take on the role of member only (and vetting of prospective members) while Carmela opened a discussion about member's taking on some of the responsibilities Julia assumed, so as to keep the group running. Heidi volunteered to gather intel on the question of showing up every month for meetings and members should call her with their input. Anyone who would like to assume all the duties Julia has taken care of in the past should contact either Julia or Carmela to discuss. A notice will go out regarding volunteer positions that can be filled. Our next meeting is June 27 with guest speaker, Janet F. Williams, author of Kirkus winner "You Don't Ask, You Don't Get".

Scripps Ranch Community Fair

Sunday, May 18, 2014: We had a booth at the SR Community Fair today. Volunteers who came to help out were Paula, Heidi, Nikki, Julia, Mary E., Betty Jean, Mary De, Paulette, and Carmela. Thank you all so much for all of your help, drinks, set up and take down and most importantly, schmoozing with prospective new members and talking about the current members of our networking group and the products and services they provide.

April 25, 2014 Meeting

April 25th: Is it April already! Welcome prospective member Dr. Karen Kurowski, Veterinarian at the Scripps Ranch Veterinary Hospital. Today's speakers included Becky Forrest, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Coleen Choisser, Anna Rode Design, and Clarissa Constantine, Constant Motion Fitness. Many thanks to Paula for explaining the concept behind "Power Teams" where businesses within our group that have commonalities work together to create referrals. Please be sure to join us at our booth at the SR Community Fair on Sunday, May 18th and stay or come sit with us afterwards for the concert in the park (same location). Feel free to bring food/drinks to share.

March 28, 2014 Meeting

March 28, 2014: We welcome new member Christine Davies, owner of Casa Companion Home Care located here in Scripps Ranch. She is already referring her friends and business associates to us. Way to go Christine! "Presenters" in March included Annette White, Jockey Person 2 person, Carmela Kramer, Realtor, and Mary Joy Lynch, Live Blood Analysis. We did schedule a social night for March at Ballast Point Brewing in SR. Although everyone seemed eager to meet for a beer, it was not well attended so we probably won't be going there again! Thank you Colette for organizing all the info so we could "Like" everyone's business on Face Book. We really appreciate when our members volunteer to help make our group stronger by coming up with great ideas for getting us out there in the real and virtual world.

February 28, 2014 Meeting

February 28, 2014: We are starting off the new year with 22 members and we continue to get inquiries about joining every month. This month our "Presenters" were Paula Sassi, Master Graphologist, Nikki Goldman, Hypnotherapist and Cipika Kumar, Owner of Grace Threading. Cipika gave us the exciting news that she is opening a new location in the Hillcrest area and we are very excited for her. I'm sure the support she has gotten from our group has contributed to her continued success. On February 11th we held a social night at the movies, seeing the foreign film "Gloria", which was enjoyed by all who attended. We closed the theatre down talking after the film. An announcement was made that we will now be promoting the group and our members with monthly paid advertising in the SR Newsletter. Our first ad will be in the March Newsletter. Please look out for it.

January 31, 2014 Meeting

This was our first meeting of the new year. We said goodbye to some members and hello to others. Presenters of the Month were Vicki Winkelman who talked to us about Equity Index Annuities, Diane Halfman who brought one of her organizing systems and used it to demonstrate how to deal with paper clutter, and Mary De, our resident fashion stylist who discussed fashion trends for the new year. We welcomed Lisa Bada who is in lighting design as a new member. Many thanks, as usual to Heidi for providing hot coffee & tea, Ellie for taking photos, Paula for use of her clubhouse and Cleopatra for keeping our books. Our next social night is Tuesday, February 11. Join us at the AMC La Jolla, for the 7:45 screening of Gloria (a chick flick). Our next meeting is Friday, February 28 at our new time 7:45 a.m. with "Presenters" Cipika Kumar (threading demo), Paula Sassi, Master Graphologist and Dr. Nikki, Hypnotherapist. Won't you join us?

December, 2013 Holiday Party

December 14, 2013: OMG!!! That about sums up our FANTASTIC holiday party. We rocked to the 60s, 70s and 80s with live band, "Classic Vinyl". Everyone brought great food, drinks, desserts. We celebrated Julia's birthday in grand style and had quite a few laughs at our White Elephant. Thanks to everyone who helped set up, decorate, provide victuals, and clean up. The clubhouse was the perfect venue with the dance floor and cozy fireplace lit living room atmosphere. Thanks to Paula for living in the perfect condo complex! Gotta do this again next year!

November 22, 2013 Meeting

November 22nd: We place a classified ad in the SRCA Newsletter for November and got some response, so we will continue to place these inexpensive ads. Our Presenters for November were Julia Carson (yoga) and Ellie Bloomgren (Hair Stylist). Ellie just opened her new salon, A New Twist, in Poway, and our meeting was at her salon. We even got a hair washing demo, how fun! We welcomed prospective members, Beth Austin and Jacqueline Yang. Thank you for checking us out. We have changed the date of our holiday dance party, white elephant, with live band to Saturday, December 14th. Thank you to all who will be joining us and helping to make this a really fun event. Thanks also to members who shared their tried and true business tips with the group. We really appreciate your input. Due to the holidays, there is no meeting in December. We will see you all again at our first meeting of the year, Friday, January 31, 2014. Our "Presenters" will be Vicki Winkelman (Financial Planner), Diane Halfman (Lifestyle Organizer) and Mary De (Fashion Consultant). Have a great holiday season and a safe and Happy New Year.

October 25 Meeting

October 25, 2013: Our well attended meeting today was very lively. Our "Presenters" Heidi, Betty Jean and Mary Engelhardt gave enthusiastic presentations. Betty Jean gifted everyone with two specialty tea bags which we all eagerly accepted. We welcomed new member Mary Demetriades who is a fashion stylist and image consultant. We are gearing up for our December social event. Our December is a Holiday inspired social evening with a White Elephant. Knowing our group, it should be rip-roaring fun. Presenters for November's meeting will be Julia (yoga), Cleopatra (bookkeeping) and Ellie (hair stylist) and will take place at Ellie's new hair salon in Poway. Because of the holidays, there is no meeting in December.

September 27, 2013

September 27 Meeting: This very well attended meeting brought us new member Mary Engelhardt who is a sales representative for Silpada Silver jewelry. Our presenters were Cipika Kumar who actually demonstrated on Diane the art of eyebrow threading. Very interesting, indeed! Stacy DenHerder gave a very interesting talk on why it is important to have an estate plan and Colette Pascual provided useful information about retaining tutors for anyone from elementary school to college. At this meeting we introduced our new attendance requirements which will go into effect beginning in January of 2014. An announcement was made that anyone who is a member as of January, 2014 will be in our new published booklet that we will create and distribute to SR businesses to support our members in the community. Our next social event is line dancing, drinks and treats at Mo's in Hillcrest on Thursday, October 24th from 6-8:30 p.m. Please email us if you would like to attend. Our next business meeting is October 25th. See you then.

August 21, 2013

Game Night was a roaring success! Everyone brought yummy treats to eat and Julia provided wine to add to the festivities. We ended up splitting into two groups. One group, led by Paula Sassi learned to play "Acey Ducey" and yes, they played for money. Regina was the big winner taking home a whopping $8+ dollars. Needless to say, she left a happy camper. Our less rowdy group played Scrabble. As more wine was consumed our ability to play "real" words was greatly compromised. Next game night we swore to only use fake words that sounded real! Thanks to everyone who attended. Looks like Game Night is in the cards for future social events. Thanks to Paula Sassi for organizing and Julia Carson for hosting and all the attendees for their yummy food contributions.