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This is the first
edition of our quarterly e-newsletter with news and special offers from
members of the Midcoast Chapter of the Maine Women's Network.
Enjoy!
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CHAPTER NEWS
Exclusive! Midcoast Maine Women’s Network Weekend in New York City
Enjoy
New York including the Metropolitan Museum, a Broadway show, hotel
accommodations, and flight to and from Portland, Maine.
Erica Harriman of the Midcoast chapter is working with Gayle Hichborn of the Greater Portland chapter (www.allabouthoneymoons.com)
to put together this special outing to New York City for us. Take a
look at the options below and follow up with Erica. Either one sounds
like fun!
Option 1
$779 per person based on double occupancy with shuttle to hotel from
airport, Museum ticket, Broadway show ticket, and flight – lodging :
Marriot Marquis, Time Square.
Option 2
$587 per person based on double occupancy with shuttle to hotel from
airport, Museum ticket, Broadway show ticket, and flight–lodging
Radisson Martinique, Broadway. |
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Contact Erica
Harriman if you are interested in this trip. In addition to choosing
which hotel to stay in, we are trying to choose between a May weekend
or an October weekend. Please voice your preferred options when
responding.
Erica can be reached at ericacpa@midcoast.com (preferred) or 207-785-3044 for more information.
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MEMBER NEWS
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Buzzie Bee Diapers
Donations Needed to Support Doctors Without Borders Hospital in Haiti
Buzzie
Bee Diapers is collecting new and gently used newborn onesies, socks,
and hats to be sent to Haiti. “We’re delighted at the response from
our customers and have opened the collection up to the greater
community,” says Buzzie Bee owner, Jennifer Temple.
To make a donation, contact Jennifer Temple at 542-0505 or info@buzziebee.com. Pick up is available along Buzzie Bee’s delivery route. Donations may also be dropped off at Buzzie Bee Diapers in Rockland. |
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Janet Redfield Stained Glass
Janet Redfield Stained Glass On View In Waterboro
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Stained glass
artist, Janet Redfield, of Lincolnville created 22 windows for the new
Massabesic Middle School in Waterboro, Maine as part of Maine's Percent
for Art program. The installation included windows in the cafeteria
depicting a timeline starting with life 4 million years ago in the Paleozoic sea of southern Maine to the present.
| Visit Janet's website to see more of her unique work: http://janetredfield.com
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Erin Reilly and Vinitha Nair
Platform Shoes Programs for Teen Girls Provide Ways for Us to Get Involved
March Madness
Zoey's Room Sign-Up Marathon takes place at the YMCA in Rockport and throughout Maine
until the end of the month. The YMCA who signs up the most girls wins a $500 cash prize.
Zoey's Room is a model online education program developed by Platform Shoes Forum to
teach 10 to14-year-old girls about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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April Events
April 7: Tec-KNOW Conference coming up on April 7.
The Maine Women's Network in addition to sponsors and collaborators
KeyBank, Time Warner Cable, and Hardy Girls Healthy Women are awarding
scholarships and Zoey's Room memberships.
Also
coming up in April, Platform Shoes Forum in partnership with Key Bank
celebrates "Take Your Daughter To Work Day" for another sign-up
marathon.
For more information contact Becky Rivkin, becky@zoeysroom.com or visit the website, www.platformshoes.org. | _________________
Dorothy Havey
Free Seminar: How Bankable Are You?
Have
you even wondered How Bankable You Are? In today’s competitive banking
industry, there are things you can do to increase the likelihood of
your loan being approved.
Join Carla Booth, one of Eastern
Maine Development Corporation’s (EMDC) loan officers, who will discuss
some core facts around approaching a bank for financing, what lenders
are looking for, why a business plan is so important, sources of loans
and other resources to consider. All businesses need financing at some
point in their business cycle so even if you are not considering
financing at this time but may at some time, please feel welcome to
attend this free seminar.
Location: Penobscot Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1 Park Drive, Rockland
Date: March 26
Time: Noon - 2:00 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Seating is limited. If you’d like to consider it, please call 942-6389 and speak with Dorothy or Rachael to reserve your spot.
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Lisa Harrill
Free Wine Tasting at McKean and Charles
Come join us on Friday, Friday, April 20th, for a delightful Wine Tasting at McKean
& Charles Wine Merchants in Waldoboro. There will be assorted appetizers to taste,
chosen to compliment your wine.
Time: 4:00- 7 :00 p.m.
Location: 1587 Atlantic Highway (Route 1), Waldoboro
bottom of the hill).
For more information, please call the store at 832-2221. Your wine is there!
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Kit Pfeiffer
Midori Concert Benefit for Next Generation Music Program
Bay
Chamber Concerts is celebrating the accomplishments of an amazing
woman, Irene Wolf, with a luncheon and concert by another amazing
woman, international superstar violinist Midori. All proceeds directly
benefit local young people who participate in Bay Chamber's many
educational programs, such as student concerts, masterclasses, the
Odeon Youth Orchestra, and the Next Generation Chamber Music Program.
For more information about table and ticket purchases for this gala event contact Kit Pfeiffer at 236-2823 or kit@baychamberconcerts.org. |
Date: July 12
Location: Rockport
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A great way to promote your business is through the Maine Women's Network Member to Member Program.
As a member of the Maine Women's Network, you are eligible to sign up.
Just follow the link and the easy directions you will find there.
Participants must describe their special discount program in the bio
section of their Maine Women's Network Members Profie.
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Meet Nancy, Willow, Ananur, Carol, and Donna, Midcoast participants in the Member to Member program. Check out their special discounts and new products and services. |
MAINE WOMEN'S NETWORK EVENTS
Upcoming Midcoast Chapter Events
April 4, Women Standing Together, Karin Anderson
May 2, Lessons Learned from Business Owners in Maine, Ellen Golden
June 6, How Storytelling Tools Can Work for You, Dana Rae Warren
Statewide Events
September 12, Celebration of Amazing Women--Details in April
Other Chapters Events
Remember to check out the events in the other chapters. Like the Midcoast,
they are open to the public.
For more information go to Event/Registration.
It is never too early to Register Online.
NEWSLETTER
Looking for a way to get involved with Maine Women’s Network?
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looking for someone who would be interested in maintaining our
e-newsletter. It’s easy and doesn’t require a huge time commitment-and
a great way to increase your network. For more info contact Kim at kim@elmstreetprinting.com |
Submit Your News!
Next Newsletter: June 15
Deadline for inclusion: June 1, 2007
Submission Guidelines:
- Must be unique free opportunity, nonprofit announcement, open to the public, award, promotion etc.
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regarding services or products will be included with the Member to
Member Program. Member to Member information must be up to date in the
Member Directory.
- Images will be included on a space available basis.
- Provide contact information (e.g. e-mail, website, telephone)
- Must be a Maine Women's Nework Member, Midcoast affiliation
Send submissions to midcoast@mainewomensnetwork.com by June 1, 2007. |
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