Ventura County Professional Women’s Network
July-September 2007
Promoting the professional and personal growth of Ventura County women through education, mutual support, and sharing of resources
VCPWN
Meetings
Calendar
These dates are
closer than they
appear!
Location:
Wedgewood Banquet Center
5880 Olivas Park Dr. Ventura
Networking begins at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner, with networking
continuing at 6:30
Program 7:15
Adjourn 8:45
Thursday, July 12
Lisa Burton: Tending the Earth,
Nurturing the Spirit: The Magic of
Gardens
Thursday, August 9
Kathy Terry: Ombudsman; Serving
an Aging Population
Silent Auction
Thursday, September 13
TBA
VCPWN Board of Directors
Meetings
All members are welcome to
attend board meetings:
Tuesday, July 24
Tuesday, August 28
Tuesday, September 25
Location:
Cypress Place 6:00 p.m.
1200 Cypress Point Lane, Ventura
Dinner and meeting
Happy Anniversary, VCPWN!
On May 10, 2007, VCPWN celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary
with many of the founding mothers in
attendance. The first to honor the beginning of this dynamic organization
was Ventura County Supervisor Kathy
Long, who read a Proclamation that
honored the 25 years of contributions
to the County of Ventura by VCPWN
The Keynote speaker was the Honorable Colleen
Toy White, who
spoke of the
challenge and
biggest obstacle
women face in
the professional
world: gender
bias. A woman
is seen as
“well-liked,”
while a man is
“respected.” A
man is “assertive,” while a
woman with the
same qualities is viewed as “aggressive.” Judge White’s answer to this
bias is this: women don’t have to join
the Old Boy’s Club. By establishing
their own record of success all women
will gain greater credibility.
Her own mother became a role
model when she chased a peeping tom
with a butcher knife at a slumber party
the young Toy was hosting! She didn’t
wait for a man to rescue her, she called
on her own inner fortitude.
A recent Time magazine named the
world’s 100 most influential people.
While several women were honored,
including Hillary Clinton, Queen Elizabeth II, Condoleeza Rice, Oprah
Winfrey, Tyra Banks and Indira Gan-
dhi, women were in the minority on the
list. Yet, Judge White noted that it was a
woman–Lisa Randall–who became the
first female theoretical physicist at Harvard (Ed note: Randall was included in
the latest Time list published July 4,
2007), and that many women are now
leading the way in companies such as
eBay, Southwest Airlines, and
Build-A-Bear–that’s progress, but much
more is
needed.
The next
speaker of the
evening was
Anne Marie
(Spraul) Stuart, the
VCPWN
Charter President. Anne
Marie reminisced about
the first-ever
election, held
in April, 1982
after a meeting the previous November
where 300 women were invited to come
and put on a women’s business conference. One-hundred showed up for dinner, which seemed a promising enough
beginning to schedule a second dinner
in January, and that’s when it was decided to start an organization. That respectable number had swelled to 307
only 15 months later!
Anne Marie spoke with great affection about her experiences with the
fledgling organization, and said that
even after she had moved out of
Ventura County, Focal Points kept her
connected.
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VCPWN Focal Points
From the Outgoing
Prez, Shirley Lorraine
This has been
an exciting year
for VCPWN. We
are steadily growing and the number of guests who
attend the dinner
meetings has increased. We are financially healthy.
We had several fun and successful social and fund-raiser events, in addition
to our always-wonderful silent auctions and the newest addition, the
50-50 drawings.
To cap it all off, we celebrated our
25th year of existence. What an achievement. The outpouring of enthusiasm
was simply overwhelming and it was
a grand party. Personally, I felt renewed, validated and invigorated over
what we have done and all that we
plan to do in the future.
It has been a pleasure to serve
VCPWN as your President. So many
members voiced support and encouragement over the past year–which
Between the
Lines
July-September, 2007
alone was reward enough. As we
move into our 26th year, our leadership
just keeps getting better. As VCPWN
evolves as an organization, we only
get stronger. Thank you all for doing
your part to maintain this vital part of
our lives.
From the Incoming
Prez, Lisa Ross
Our new board of directors met last
night. What a great group of energetic,
creative people we have leading the
charge! We have exciting new programs that our directors will be introducing to you at the upcoming
meetings that center around participation within the organization.
These programs are opportunities
for personal and professional growth,
as well as for nurturing new friendships among our members.
There are “teams,” or committees,
that would benefit from your support.
If you have a knack for special events,
networking , hospitality or mentoring,
please let the appropriate board director know of your interest in helping.
We’d love to have you on board.
One of the opportunities many of
our members are excited about is the
chance to present educational programs at our monthly meetings.
VCPWN is opening its program forum to current members who have
educational, relevant programs to
share with its membership.
For further information and consideration, please ask Carol Powell
for a Presentation Proposal.
We are very excited about our focus on growth and member service
this year. We are honored to have
many new and renewing members,
and hope that this upcoming board
year gives you the personal and professional boost that you deserve!
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Paula Crutchley
Ventura resident and
business coach Paula
I’m happy to welcome to the FoCrutchley is a member of
cal Points staff new meeting rethe Central Coast
viewer, Diane Achatz, who stepped up to the plate
Coaches Association in
(literally--it was at the last dinner meeting and we shared Santa Barbara. She holds
a table) and offered to help wherever she was needed.
an MBA from California
Diane will help fill the shoes of Carol Leish, who may
Lutheran and an undercontribute from time to time.
grad from the University
We’re still looking for a new advertising coordinator
of Phoenix and proudly
to recruit both members and non-members to buy adver- serves on the board of
tising in these pages. It’s the ads that help defray publica- the Laubach Literacy
tion costs, and since the board has voted to return to a
Program in Ventura County.
print version as well as the more colorful online version
When asked about her hobbies, Paula said that she loves
in September, these ads will become even more importo travel and is an avid gardener. She is married and has
tant. If you would like to become more involved in the
two children. [email protected]
organization, this would be a great way to do it.
Sheila Lowe, editor
Continued on page 4
July-September, 2007
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VCPWN Focal Points
Anniversary celebration continued from page 2
It has always been about growth, both professional and
personal, by educating ourselves, supporting each other,
and sharing our resources, be they time, talent, energy, or
money.
Merle (Edgar) DiVita, a Founding Mother and Navigator who continues to actively support VCPWN, raised a
toast, in which the 107 attendees joined her, expressing a
wish for the future growth and ongoing success of the organization.
Perhaps one of the most touching events of the evening
was the announcement of the Arlene Goldberg Scholarship at Ventura College. Donations are needed to fund this
scholarship, which is in the name of one of the charter
members of VCPWN.
The 25th anniversary celebration continued on Friday
morning, when members met
bers can contribute their
with Ann Marie at Cypress
skills, which benefits both
Place for breakfast and a disthe organization and the
cussion of the future of our orindividuals.
ganization. Some of the topics
We know that these
covered were what we appredays there are many orgaciate about VCPWN, where
nizations and other activiwe want to be a year from
ties competing for
now, and how we plan to reviwomen’s time, money,
talize the group and keep the
and energy, so we want to
excitement growing.
offer something that they
All agreed that our focus is
don’t get elsewhere. For
not so much on business as on
instance, VCPWN has a
relationship-building. By atmentor program-- women
tending to the relationships,
mentoring women to eduthe business will naturally folcate, support, and
low.
empower them. Members
One part of keeping the
who feel they can offer
momentum going is for memhelp in their own particubers to become involved on
lar area of expertise are
Founding Mother, Merle DiVita, toasts VCPWN
committees. There are many
encouraged to sign up as a
varied activities where memmentor, and others who
are in need of help to grow their business are encouraged to become a “mentee.”
Ann Marie wrapped up this “think tank” session by
suggesting that we can create a space for all to feel welcome.
But even then the celebration wasn’t finished. On Saturday morning, a lively group gathered for a champagne brunch at the Sidecar Restaurant in Ventura for
Girls Wanna Have Fun II.. Vendors showed their wares
and there were drawings for some great prizes, not to
mention delicious food, the ingredients of which was
obtained from local farms.
Sponsors of the 25th Anniversary party included:
Lisa Collier, Dr. Priscilla Partridge de Garcia, Robin
DeRueda, Maggie Hood, Martha Jaffe, Linda McCarthy,
Gwenlyn Norton, Carol Powell, Lisa Ross.
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VCPWN Focal Points
July-September, 2007
New member welcome, continued from page 2
Lisa Corbett & Theresa Henuber
We’re so excited to be a part of VCPWN and have enjoyed meeting so many fabulous businesswomen! I, Lisa
Corbett was born and raised in Pennsylvania, making the
cross country move in 1992 where I eventually landed in
Santa Barbara and began my love affair with the Central
Coast area. During college I spent many years working in
various positions in the food and restaurant industry until I
got married to my dear husband of 9 years and started a
family. I have 3 beautiful children and have enjoyed being a
stay-at-home mom since 1999. To supplement my income, I
became an independent bookkeeper and continue to service
a few bookkeeping clients. During my husband’s career as a
police officer, he had the honor of training a new police officer, Erik Henuber. During their many hours in the police
car they realized that our families had children around the
same age. We quickly became
close family friends and even
took the plunge into
homeownership by moving
into the community of Santa
Paula near them.
[email protected]
Theresa was born in
Scottsdale, Arizona and moved
to Ojai in early childhood. She
married a wonderful man after
he finished basic training in
the Marine Corps. After September 11th, and with her husband called to active duty, she realized that she needed to
finish her bachelors in business. It was especially important
since she had two gorgeous daughters and was facing a
very real possibility of raising them alone. Luckily, Erik’s
tour yielded no significant injuries and he returned home
safely. Since they have added another beautiful daughter to
the family. [email protected]
Our friendship has grown through the years and we’ve
often talked about what kind of business we’d like to be involved in, with the thought of maybe owning a restaurant
in all of our minds at one point in our lives. When we came
to Dream Dinners as customers, we were so impressed with
the idea, the service it provided and its mission, that we
wished we had been on board from the beginning. Luckily,
we found out about the opportunity to purchase this
store and over time, all the
pieces have all fallen in to
place. We have spent the past
7 months learning so much
about what being a business
owner means and have continued to learn that there is so
much more to learn! We look
forward to meeting more of
the members of VCPWN and
learning from and sharing
with each and every one of
you!
UPCOMING
EVENTS
July - Lisa Burton
Whether visiting a garden
or tending one in your own
backyard, gardens evoke a
sense of awe and mystery
about our planet and provide a sense of place where
we can go to connect with
nature and get away from
stresses in our daily lives.
Master Gardener and professional gardener designer
Lisa Burton will talk about
how gardens are more than
a place of aesthetic beauty
and their magical power for
personal renewal and connection.
Call to make reservations: 656-6011
August - Kathy Terry
The Baby Boomers are a
powerful entity that has
been at the forefront of
major societal changes.
They will not allow themselves to be diminished
and overlooked as some of
their predecessors might
have; they will not fit the
social model of their grandparents. It’s a
good idea to examine our “taken for granted
assumptions” and make the necessary adjustments, for them, as well as for ourselves.
There is unlimited potential for addressing
their needs in a meaningful and productive
way.
July-September, 2007
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VCPWN Focal Points
Back row: Debby Steele, Don Williams, Carrie Sharpshair, Barbara Dobrin
Front row: Sheila Lowe, Jim Gray, Lisa Collier, Laura Parson
President Shirley Lorraine receives City
Council Proclamation from Kathy Long
Denise Lawrence and Beverly Baldwin
Barbara Marquis and Nancy Chaconas
Carol Leish & Lisa Ross
Judge Colleen Toy White
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VCPWN Focal Points
are looking for alternative approaches.
ADHD is estimated to effect anywhere
from 3% to 10% of children and is
more prevalent in boys than girls.
The number of children on ADHD
drugs has skyrocketed since 2000. The
Brain Gym program addresses the
challenges faced by learning labeled
children and adults–ADD, ADHD,
dyslexia, etc.
The exercises integrate body and
mind to bring about rapid and often
dramatic improvements in concentration, memory, reading, writing, organizing, listening, physical
coordination, and more. Brain Gym
Brain Gym expert and
honors each individual’s learning style.
VCPWN member, Joyce Sherwood
The program reduces stress, increases
self-esteem and helps create a positive
mental attitude.
Brain Gym® is a practical and dyEach session, called a balance, is
namic program that stimulates and integrates brain function and can be used uniquely designed to address your
specific needs, enabling you or your
by people of all ages and abilities. It
uses simple body movements to switch child to:
on the left and right brain for a task,
! Overcome learning challenges
such as reading or writing.
! Be more focused and organized
When action originates from whole
! Perform better at sports, music, etc.
brain balance, the body’s natural learning abilities are revitalized and perforYour customized program elimimance becomes easy and effortless. An nates the obstacles you may experience
integrated system increases self confior feel and will draw out the innate
dence and maximizes mental, physical, gifts you have to improve in the areas
and creative abilities.
you choose. A Brain Gym balance deFor more than 30 years, children,
velops a structure in the brain-body
adults and seniors have enjoyed these
system to create what you want.
simple movements that create ease and
This program is distinctive in that
fun in learning. This movement-based it addresses the physical (rather
program was founded on the research than mental) components of learnof educators Paul E. Dennison, Ph.D.,
ing. It builds on what the learner aland his wife, Gail Dennison, and has
ready knows and does well; it meets
been honored by the National Learning the learner just as he is, without any
Foundation and also by Reading Excel- judgment of his capabilities. It prelence Through the Arts, a division of
pares students of all ages to practice
the International Reading Association. and master the skills for the meThe 26 Brain Gym activities were
chanics of learning.
studied and developed over a 15-year
Brain Gym need not replace any
period by the Dennisons. These move- current learning system, tutoring
ments are developmentally based, and program, fitness plan or therapy
relate to specific and well-established
you are using. It readily complereflexes that learners normally comments all self-improvement goals as
plete on their own if given enough
it lays down a bridge to get from
early freedom of physical movement,
here to there and removes whatever
and if they incur no injury or stress to
is blocking the path toward that
inhibit these natural movement experi- goal.
ences.
Here is what a few of my clients
Parents who are concerned about
have experienced:
the long-term effects of drugs used to
Andrew, student, age 16: After
treat ADD and ADHD, or who prefer
one Brain Gym session, I am no longer
not to start their child on these drugs
struggling in chemistry and raised my
Move to Learn!
July-September, 2007
grade in that subject from an F to a C+ in
six weeks. My ability to focus and concentrate while driving greatly improved and
my parents are now much more confident
of my driving skills.
Linda, Ph.D. candidate, age 56: I’ve
practiced the Brain Gym movements on
my own for several years and when I was
stuck starting my dissertation for my
Ph.D., I came to Joyce for a Brain Gym
balance. After the session, I experienced
greater clarity and enthusiasm for my dissertation and jumped right into the research!
Terry, 2nd grade teacher, Ventura
Unified School district: I’ve been using
the Brain Gym movements in my classroom for several years and find it helps the
children focus and stay on task and be
calmer and more eager to learn and participate.
I have been a Brain Gym Instructor
since 1997 and have facilitated the
Brain Gym process with hundreds of
students in classrooms and small
groups, and with children and adults
in private sessions. The activities are
efficient and effective in meeting life’s
challenges at any age. Movement is the
door to learning, the phrase coined by
Brain Gym’s founder, truly is the key
to a lifetime of learning with joy and
ease.
www.braingym.org
Merle DiVita & Anne Marie Stuart
July-September, 2007
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VCPWN Focal Points
2007-2008 VCPWN Board of Directors
President – Lisa Ross
Recording Secretary – Anna Kittleson
My focus for VCPWN this year
I will continue in the position of
will be to help our board of directors
Recording Secretary. I’m currently a
to enhance ways in which we serve
member of Ventura Chamber of
our members. We offer a mentoring
Commerce, Business Network Interprogram with a formal structure to
national, 40 Leaguers, and am a
help members connect with and
board member for Caregivers. I’ve
learn from one another, a networking
held a number of Board positions
program, and many opportunities for
such as President, Vice-President,
participation and growth. In addiTreasurer, Secretary & Parliamention, we are now offering our memtarian. I believe I can bring experibers the opportunity to share their knowledge at our
ence to the board and am enthusiastic at the opportunity to
monthly networking meetings, not just “outside” speakers. get to know the members better and to truly be a part of the
We welcome all women interested in personal and profesinner-workings of this successful organization.
sional growth to come to a meeting and see what we’re all
Director of Finance – Mary Sullivan
about.
I bring a wealth of legal and
President Elect – Carol Powell
practical experiences to my law
I feel honored to have been elected
practice, which I established in
President Elect this coming year. This
1984. I hold a Certificate from the
will be my second year on the Board
UCSB, Negotiation, Mediation and
of Directors, having been Director of
Conflict Management Program. As
Networking in my first year. My pria business woman, I am energized
mary responsibilities will be arrangby other VCPWN business and proing for speakers each month and
fessional women and women-supworking with the Wedgewood Banporting men. I especially like to see
quet staff in selecting dinner menus
women new to business reach their goals and dreams. I apand floor plan layouts. I will also fill preciate VCPWN for all that it has done for me for years
in for the President if needed. When I was asked to serve a
and am proud to be considered for the board and the opsecond term on the Board, I must say, it never entered my
portunity to continue to serve a great organization.
mind to say no. I enjoyed every monthly meeting, but the
Co-Director of Membership – Ingrid Ward
best part was getting to know the other members so much
better on a personal basis. I highly recommend getting inIn order to grow and retain our
volved in some way so you can get to know other members
members, we will develop a ‘buddy’
better. I will do my best to serve the membership well.
program for new members. This will
require that we recruit existing
Executive Secretary – Denise Lawrence
members who want to be buddies
I am excited that I’ve been asked to
and train them so that the matches
remain on the Board of Directors and
will be successful. We will also bring
continue my position with VCPWN. I
to each board meeting greeting cards
come to you with over 20 years of exto be signed by all board members,
perience working for major corporato be sent to welcome new members.
tions, such as Technicolor and Guitar
Center. I’ve worked my way up from Co-Director of Membership - Jim Nicoll
reception to supporting Presidents
I’m looking forward to working
and CEO’s and now have the pleasure
with Ingrid and the VCPWN Board
of being at your service. If you need
to increase the membership and proto reach me you can call 866-275-4134 or email
vide support and service in the [email protected]. I look forward with great anticipation to
sonal and professional growth of all
what this year holds for us all. I wish you a prosperous
of the VCPWN members
year!
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VCPWN Focal Points
July-September, 2007
Immediate Past President – Shirley Lorraine
Director of Special Events – Veronica Daube
As Immediate Past President, I
I am so happy to be your new Dichair the Nominating Committee and
rector of Special Events and Projects
advise the Board as needed. It is my
for the 2007-2008 Year! VCPWN is a
plan also to chair or co-chair a Busigreat group of women (and men)
ness Conference for next Spring. It is a
and that is equally reflected in the
pleasure to work with this board of
new Board I have the pleasure of
top-notch members, and exciting to
working with. My job is to make sure
see so many new members become inyou have plenty of celebrations and
volved.
social gatherings to balance out all
the great business you guys do. I
Director of Networking – Alison J. Balter
know I am going to love my new position, and if being creI have enjoyed my experiences as ative, having fun, and working with people is your thing,
President Elect, President, and Imme- come talk to me. The more great ideas I get the more fun we
can have!
diate Past President, and I look forward to taking on the role of Director
Director of Mentoring – Pam Vos
of Networking. My goal is to help
members feel more connected with
I’m delighted to serve again as Dieach other and more comfortable in
rector of Mentoring. The word menthe organization. I will also promote
tor refers to someone “who has the
members doing business with other
inner competence to pass on knowlmembers, and will recognize them
edge and skills through example, infor doing so.
ner authority, and dialogue.”The
VCPWN mentoring program proDirector of Hospitality – Laura Parson
vides the structure, accountability,
expertise, and inspiration to enable
As your new Director of Hospitalan individual to learn, grow and deity my goal is to make sure that evvelop beyond what she/he can do alone. If you are interery member and guest that comes
through the door to one of our meet- ested in participating in our mentoring program or for
more information, please contact Pam Vos at 805-382-4444
ings is greeted promptly and made
to feel welcome. I feel confident that or [email protected].
the coming year is going to be a
Member at Large – Laureen Lazzaro
great one for VCPWN and I’m honored to be part of this wonderful
I am a Customer Service Manager
group.
at the Ventura branch of Bank of the
West. I’ve spent more than 25 years
Director of Public Relations – Barbara Marquis
in this industry and love working
with people. A past VCPWN DirecI am very excited about being a
tor of Membership, I’ve found servnew member of the Board of Direcing on the Board of Directors is a
tors. I shall be responsible for publigreat way to meet people and get incizing all Network events and
volved. I’m excited about working
recognitions in the local news media.
with a great group of people as I
I am focused on the goal of keeping
continue my second term as Member at Large.
the meeting attendance up and increasing membership through subDirector of Focal Points – Sheila Lowe
mitting articles for yourhub.com
and getting those stories into the
Moving into my third year as editor
hard copy Tuesday edition in the Ventura Star. Further,
of your newsletter, I reaffirm my compress releases can be published in other print media, such
mitment to bring you member news,
as The Ventura Chamber newspaper, and local radio and
informative articles, and fun stuff. I
television. A speakers bureau will be formed to publicize
hope you will help me fulfil that promour events at non-profit services clubs, such as Rotary, etc.
ise by contributing to Focal Points by
The Public Relations Committee is forming now. If you
sharing your knowledge, your achievewould be interested in keeping the historical record of
ments, and by advertising your serVCPWN’s activities by maintaining a scrapbook, or if you
vices to our members.
would like to exercise your vocal chords by speaking at
engagements, please contact me.
July-September, 2007
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VCPWN Focal Points
Announcements
Meeting Sponsors
July - Carol Powell, Nouveau Riche University
August - Cindy Yoshitomi, Tea by the Sea
September - Mariaemma Willis; Strategic Attraction™ How to attract PERFECT relationships for your business and your life!
Silent Auction
August is our immensely popular silent auction. If you have
items or services to donate, contact Veronica Daube.
Web Site
If you’ve moved or changed your email address, refmember to
update your listing at vcpwn.org. Check with Denise Lawrence if
you need help. Also on the web site is a list of discounts offered by
members. Be sure to avail yourself of these opportunities for special
pricing on member products and services.
Carol Leish & Lisa Ross
Pam Vos, Lisa Ross, Gail Wergelund
Bonnie Warrington
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VCPWN Focal Points
July-September, 2007
Please support our sponsors!
If you would like to help support Focal Points, please contact Sheila Lowe at (805) 658-0109 or [email protected]
July-September, 2007
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VCPWN Focal Points
Blow Your Horn!
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Meet forensic handwriting expert Claudia Rose and read a
sample chapter:
www.claudiaroseseries.com
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VCPWN’s Member-at-Large, Laureen Lazarro, was the
recipient of the first-ever Sparkler Award, created by
outgoing President, Shirley Lorraine. The well-deserved
honor came in the form of a sparkling tiara, with thanks
from Shirley for all the many and varied duties Laureen
has cheerfully undertaken during her years on the board.
At some meetings, she has taken on the duties of as many
as three other board
members! Lucky for VCPWN, Laureen continues to serve with a smile.
Jim Nicoll of Nicoll Insurance & Financial Services, has qualified as a Long Term
Care Insurance ‘Champions’ Agent for New York Life for the fifth consecutive year.
He is a champion in our eyes, too!
Sue Gary’s Promotional Products USA of Camarillo, California, received a Carlson
Craft Social Division award recognizing exemplary excellence for 2006. A national
wholesale printing company, Carlson Craft presents a few select dealers with this
prestigious award.
Come this Fall, Pam Vos will be teaching a 12 week wellness program that has been
accepted at prestigious Pepperdine University.
Barbara Marquis has rejoined the Make-A-Wish Foundation and has completed the
training to become a wish granter. She is following her dream, being the interior
designer on a bedroom redecoration for a very disabled child. The bedroom will be
equipped with custom built-in units, a custom bed, window treatment and various
therapeutic toys, especially chosen for this very special child.
Joyce Sherwood was featured on CAPT-TV in June for an interview on “Schmooze
with Suz” about Brain Gym. Aging boomers and seniors at Cypress Place Independent
Living benefitted from working with Joyce and the Brain Gym process.
Tea Silvestre has been conducting marketing and design workshops, the latest of which
focused on how to help artists market and sell their art.
Dr. Susanne Lammot was recently presented with a
generous check for Nourish the Children by the
Kiwanis Club of Ventura. This contribution will
provide nearly 1000 meals for starving children.
Dr. Susanne is traveling to central Africa for 5
weeks this summer to provide medical care and
help to children in Malawi and Zambia.
Sheila Lowe appeared on TV in Phoenix on Good
Day Arizona. She also was interviewed for several
newspapers and magazines, including the July 17
issue of Woman’s World, to promote her two
recently published books.
Send “Blow Your Horn” announcements to Focal Points Editor Sheila Lowe at
[email protected], or complete a Blow Your Horn form at one of the VCPWN meetings. Remember, the articles are for interest items only.
If you are interested in purchasing an advertisement to publicize your business or an event or
place a classified ad, please let us know. It will benefit you and help support Focal Points.
Call Sheila Lowe at (805) 658-0109 or email: [email protected]
A quarterly publication of
Ventura County Professional Women’s Network
EDITOR
Sheila Lowe: 658-0109
[email protected]
MEETING REVIEWER
Diane Achatz
[email protected]
ADVERTISING
COORDINATOR
Open Position
Ventura County Professional Women’s Network
Post Office Box 6329
Oxnard, California 93031
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VCPWN 2007 Board of Directors
President
Lisa Ross
805-650-8000
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Director of Finance
Mary Sullivan
805-642-9706
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Director of Public Relations
Barbara Marquis
805-796-1946
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Immediate Past President
Shirley Lorraine
805-659-5580
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Executive Secretary
Denise Lawrence
805-984-5142
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Director of Mentoring
Pam Vos
805-382-4444
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President-Elect
Carol Powell
805-443-5900
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Recording Secretary
Anna Kittleson
805-491-0111
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Director of Networking
Alison Balter
805-491-0111
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Co-Director of Membership
Ingrid Cabral Ward
805-485-9122
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Director of Special Projects
Veronica Daube
805-983-6118
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Member-at-Large
Laureen Lazzaro
805-477-0441
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Co-Director of Membership
Jim Nicoll
805-642-1775
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Director of Hospitality
Laura Parson
805-642-8890
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Focal Points Editor
Sheila Lowe
805-658-0109
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