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New E-Board!

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The new Executive Board members are updated on the "Officers" page. After Beth helped me translate the code, of course :o). I feel like I'm in The Matrix when one guy was talking about the code and how he just sees "blonde, brunette, redhead..." instead of the falling green numbers. I kind of understand it, but HTML is a language, and not an easy one at that. I have a lot to learn I see...

Anyway, check out the officers page to get to know your Board members. Pictures will be up soon!

KelsE

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WiB International

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Hey fellow WiBers! I recently had the opportunity to experience a WiB networking and speaker meeting in London hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The speaker, Lindsay McKenna, was an amazingly unique woman who is interested in teaching teamwork and management by studying the way wild animals interact. In fact, did you know that a lioness in the middle of a hunt would not stop to kill a warthog because she is so focused on her goal?

Lindsay also is working on conservation methods and responsible farming in South Africa. She is an entrepreneur, mother, author and speaker. My editor saw the value of sharing this with business professionals and let me publish a full-page article about how such a strong woman was making her way in the world.

I was thrilled to be able to attend this WiB event and I wanted to let you know that woman all over the world are forming together to share experiences and help each other out. Go us!

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A Date Auction Model's Perspective

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It was a privilege to have the opportunity to participate in Dream Date for Hope as a model. During the pre-event stages I was excited about this interesting concept of a Date Auction. However, my energy soon turned into apprehension...was I really selling myself? Will this change how people view me? However, after I heard the Szott family speak, all of those fears diminished. It didn't matter if I made a fool of myself. I didn't care if I looked silly or if the MCs shared an embarrasing story about me (which they did). :) After I thought more about WHY we were doing this, I felt honored to be a part of it. Women In Business members worked so hard to make this auction happen; their perseverance helped the Szott Foundation help other families in need. Talk about the circle of giving! And hey- some of us got some pretty cool dates out of it. :) Nice job to everyone involved including those who came to support us!

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Dream Date for Hope Rocks!

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Wow! I can't get over the Dream Date for Hope event held last Thursday. Thank you to all of those that came and supported the cause. We raised over $5,000! I hope those of you who won dates enjoy them to the fullest.

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Models, Models!

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Millions came and interviewed last night for the job of being a model in the date auction. It was a lot of fun listening to the crazy embarrassing moments and secret talents and perfect dates. We are confident we will have a wonderful array of models, judging by how hard it is choosing!

Some of us also got a chance to ask Mary and Bob (Dean of CSOM and another Admin) questions about the newest Carlson changes to curriculum, the new building and what it all means for incoming freshmen and seniors down the road.

Also, our speaker yesterday was interesting talking about Wells Fargo and the opportunities. Though Finance/Accounting is not really my thing, it was good to hear about the paths one can take when starting a new job. And hey, we can have families AND be business professionals! Who knew?!

Once again,
KelsE

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