VENTURA COUNTY PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK
Post Office Box 6329 Q Oxnard, CA 93031 Q (805) 656-6011 Q www.VCPWN.org
Minutes
VENTURA COUNTY PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
April 17, 2014
IN ATTENDANCE: Darian Taylor, Mary
Gabriels, Sue Osborn, Michelle McConica,
Jann Huling, Micki Rickard, Shirley Jones
Snyder, Celia Cortez.
the invoice. New agent Amanda will receive a
free dinner.
Shirley has sent out some past-due renewal
invoices. She will talk to Linda Wall, who will
be co-treasurer, about division of duties. Mary
and Darian volunteered to take work at the
registration desk sometimes to give Shirley a
chance to enjoy the meeting. Additional
volunteers will be sought.
ABSENT: Anna Kittleson, Lynn Ryder
President Darian Taylor called the meeting to
order at 6:30 pm.
Mary moved that minutes of the March
meeting be approved, Sue 2nd, motion carried.
Immediate Past President – Mary Gabriels
Mary will handle May door prizes. She also
produced some text for guest notecards. Sue
is willing to work with her on editing.
DIRECTOR REPORTS:
Pres Elect/Programs- Sue Osborn
Sue requested that we all “Like” the VCPWN
Facebook page, which has our next meeting
announcement for Shauna Mistretta, speaker,
and Martha Jaffe, sponsor. Sue is still seeking
a June speaker and will be contacting Four
Brix or Plan B wineries. Darian suggested a
panel on advocating for seniors, which could
include Lynn Ryder, Shirley Snyder, and
Martha from The Lexington. Sue noted that
this is a good suggestion for Lynn after the
new board is installed.
Membership/Web Manager –Sheila Lowe
The May program is up on the website.
Five year pins will be awarded at the May
meeting; fifteen year in June, 10 year in
November.
Sue has contacted a large number of nonrenews, with mixed results.
The Membership committee had ideas for
resuming VCPWN’s habit of acknowledging
members:
• A flower for one-year anniversaries if the
member attended most of the meetings.
• Offer a 5-minute Member Spotlight to
members who sponsor 3 new members
during a board year.
• 5 and 10 year members need a name like
Navigators. Suggestions welcomed.
Finance –Shirley Jones Snyder
The silent auction netted $1000 after an
anonymous donor supplied $27.
Our insurance agent has officially been
changed and Shirley will pay the balance of
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Networking- Anna Kittleson
ABSENT. Anna reported to Darian that she
has only 1 nomination for the Spirit award.
Sue indicated that she also had one to give
Anna. She will be inviting past recipients to
the meeting. Everyone was encouraged to
make a nomination.
Change the Spirit of Networking nominee
requirement to allow members to be
included who have won at least 5 years
ago.
Recording Secretary – Lynn Ryder
Absent
President- Darian Taylor
Old Business –
Revised By-Laws – Still need Articles of
Incorporation from State of California. Sheila
asked Merle about the original name and was
referred to Diane Koranda, Kitty Dill, and
others. Sue reported that the original name
was different and was registered to Gwenlyn
Norton (formerly Hutchison). Darian will
contact Gwenlyn.
Member at Large – Jim Nicoll
Jim will set up the Entrepreneur Galz Expo
on Saturday. We will waive the admin fee for
anyone who joins that day, and have a
drawing for a free dinner. Jim continues to
cross-market with other groups.
Communications - Michelle McConica
Michelle has posted the May meeting info to
Facebook, LinkedIn, and VC Star. Our CAPS
TV ad must be renewed in June. Micki
reported that 3 people attended our last Expo
due to CAPS.
Mary reported on Proforma’s business card
holder quote (they have offered to pricematch): 100 holders $255 plus $50 per color
setup. A proof is $12.00. Shirley motioned
that we order a silver card holder with blue
and magenta logo. Mickie 2nd Motion carried.
Special Events - Micki Rickard
Micki will send Thank You cards to corporate
donors to the April silent auction. At future
auctions we will no longer cut prices to 50%.
We will offer a “Buy it Now” price at $10
over minimum bid. Shirley suggested we try a
live auction.
New Business –
Shirley suggested we use the many black bags
left over from the last Expo for raffles and to
put one on the podium. She also requested to
purchase 25 bags to give her customers. Micki
made a motion to supply Shirley with 25 bags
at no cost. Michelle 2nd Motion carried.
Hospitality – Jann Huling
Jann needs Greeters to shepherd new
members and visitors. Too many people are
being left alone after arrival. A hostess team
needs to be created. Shirley offered her
warehouse for LT meetings and Jann offered
her office for a tea party for hostesses.
Members need encouragement to change
tables and meet new people. Several
suggestions included a “teepee” for guests at a
table, “find a flower,” or use colors to get
people moving.
Meeting adjourned 7:50 pm
Next LT meeting May 15.
Respectfully submitted by. Sheila Lowe
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