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NAPW Philadelphia Local Chapter Elected Chapter Board Members and Revised Mission at Second Official Post-Launch Networking Meeting

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Garden City, NY (PRWEB) September 06, 2012

Members and guests of Philadelphia Local Chapter gathered on August 1st for a professional networking meeting. Chapter President Naketa R.Thigpen warmly welcomed the members and guests to what was the second official post-launch meeting this summer. New Chapter Board Members were elected and a revised Mission Statement was selected by members during the networking event.

Naketa opened the meeting by reviewing the new Mission Statements that were previously submitted by members. Then, the group took a vote and the winning statement was selected. It was submitted by member Lawana Scales and is a revised statement of what the group put together at the July Chapter meeting.

The Chapter President read aloud the new Mission Statement: The NAPW Philadelphia Chapter provides a forum for members located in the Philadelphia area to connect with and focus on supportive networking, mentoring, professional team building, and collaboration.

As at every Chapter meeting, individual introductions of all of the women in attendance were conducted and networking was encouraged. A round of SupportWorks!, where members and guests are able to meet, greet, and build with one another professionally and personally, then ensued. At its conclusion, Board Member selections began. Members were very enthusiastic about the process and many members were so enthusiastic that they insisted on being a part of several committees.

It was an exciting moment of conversation and very little debate. In fact, it was one of the easiest voting sessions in the history of the Philadelphia Local Chapter to date! said Naketa.

The newly selected Philadelphia Chapter Board Members are as follows:

Deb Yogel, Vice President, primarily responsible for being a supportive leader and assist with planning; Amber Minotti, Secretary, primarily responsible for recording minutes and submitting to President for review before posting; Freda K. Magee, Treasurer -primarily responsible for collecting funds raised for speakers and charity to be maintained in NAPW agreed location; Barbara Ann Fields, Historian, primarily responsible for recording events, speakers , and exciting happenings of the Philadelphia Chapter; Lucretia Coleman, Historian Aide, assistant to the Historian with all visual-arts information and will team with members of the Events Committee for applicable projects; Kenyetta Overton, VP of Events, primarily responsible for coordinating locations for meetings and co-joint and single-run events; Christina Alcorn, Events Committee Member, assistant to the VP of Events to aid with planning and coordination of all of the excitement that will pour out of the Philadelphia Chapter. Lucretia Coleman, Events Committee Member; DeAnne Lonnquist, SMG Committee Coordinator (Social Media Guru), primarily responsible for updating and maintaining social media platforms for the Chapter; Amber Minotti, SMG Committee Member -assistant to the SMG Coordinator who will provide backup technical assistance and ample feedback and suggestions to guide the growth of the Chapters online presence; Kenyetta Overton, SMG Committee Member.

Delaware Chapter President and newly elected Philadelphia SMG Coordinator DeAnne Lonnquist took a few minutes to update the group on her upcoming summer Meet & Greet scheduled right before her end of September launch.

The Philadelphia Chapter is excited to partner with the Delaware County Chapter for topical discussions, events, charity fundraisers, and more, said Naketa.

At the conclusion of the August networking meeting, the Philadelphia Chapter President extended a warm thank you to all who attempted to attend the meeting but whose life circumstances and conflicting schedules prevented them from partaking in this exciting communal experience.

We hope to see all who can join us at the next meeting! said Naketa.

The Philadelphia Chapters upcoming September meeting, which is scheduled for September 12th at the Wanamaker Building, 100 s. Penn Square,- Juniper Street Entrance (2nd Floor Security desk), will focus on developing its strategic plan for the fall and winter, starting with the Idea Funnel.

The following members and guests were present at the August Chapter meeting:

Deb Yogel, Chapter Vice President, is the Director of IT Quality Program at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Deb expertise include process improvement, and operations service management. Contact her at yogel(at)email(dot)chop(dot)edu

Barbara Ann Fields, Chapter Historian, is the Director of Religious Education at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church and provides parent education. Contact her at barbaraannfields(at)verizon(dot)net.

Katrina Brittingham is a Senior Claims Analyst for the School District of Philadelphia. Contact her at kbrittingham(at)philasd(dot)org.

DeAnne Lonnquist, Delaware County Chapter President of NAPW and newly elected SMG Coordinator is a Recovery Counselor at CATCH, Inc. DeAnnes background as an Art Therapist and Mural Specialist have served her well. Visit her website at muralsandmirrors.com/muralsandmirrors/ or contact her at detig2(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Annie Jones is the CEO of the BPBA Launching Pad. Annie provides Business Consultation services and is an expert in Project Management. Visit her website at bigprojectbusinessalliance.com or contact her at ajones(at)thelaunchingpad(dot)com

Amber Minotti, Chapter Secretary and SMG Committee Member, is a Financial Advisor at ING Financial Partners and has a background in marketing. Contact her at amber.minotti(at)temple(dot)edu.

Nancy Faber is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with vast experience in radiology. If you are interested in connecting with Nancy to find out more about how her unique skills could benefit your company, contact her at nfaber1234(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Freda K. Magee, Chapter Treasurer, is an Independent Business Owner of Ignite Energy. Freda specializes in consulting, training and business administration. Visit her website at shine4u.igniteinc.biz or contact her at fkmagee(at)aol(dot)com.

Kenyetta Overton, Chapter VP of Events and SMG Committee Member, is also the Founder/Executive Director for The Murals of the Mind (MOM) Project with a principal focus on creative writing, mentoring, and project facilitation for youth and young adults. Mrs. Overton also owns and operates Overton Professional Services (OPS) which houses her document creation enterprise, including fully customizable r

ReSource Pros Innovation Advisory Council Meeting Titled Change or Die Features Two Prominent Change Management Experts

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New York, NY (PRWEB) July 16, 2012

ReSource Pro LLC, the leading provider of insurance process efficiency solutions, is pleased to announce the second 2012 meeting of its Innovation Advisory Council. The event, which takes place at the YOTEL in New York City on July 18 will be featuring change management experts Mike Manes and Beth Montag-Schmaltz. Its theme is Change or Die.

With focus on change management, this event is a unique opportunity to tackle an issue that the insurance organizations need to face since the outlook for 2020 predicts a different distribution system from the one today. In order to successfully transition through the coming changes, agencies must embrace effective change architecture strategies.

Attendees will learn how to:

Discover and define their own starting point in order to plot the journey to their future destination.
Consider strategies and processes necessary to leverage the to be discovered future technologies.
Commit to alignment with the client-defined and client-driver market that will be 2020.
Commence dialogue regarding the culture needed to assure passion, profit, and perpetuation.

Michael G. Manes has been described as a “Cajun Philosopher.” His 38 years of experience in the insurance industry and the scar tissue accumulated serve as the foundation for his consulting practice and educational presentations on issues of planning, innovation, organizational operations and change management and architecture. He facilitates planning retreats, mergers and acquisitions, and agency rollups. Mike is a recognized speaker and writer on a broad range of industry and organizational issues. Mike has authored two books on strategic planning.

Beth Montag-Schmaltz, founding partner of PeopleFirm, is a recognized researcher, practitioner, innovator, and thought leader in the field of change management methodologies and tools. Throughout her 18 year professional journey, she has frequently been sought after to architect and manage complex change management programs for strategic and high-risk corporate initiatives.

ReSource Pro CEO Dan Epstein says that We are very fortunate to have not only one, but two established industry thought leaders like Mike and Beth. They bring ideas, stories and tools that are both inspiring and educational and we believe that attendees will walk away with great ideas on how to manage change in their organizations and position themselves for industry leadership.

About ReSource Pro: ReSource Pro is the leading provider of insurance process efficiency solutions. ReSource Pro’s mission is to transform insurance processing operations for agents, brokers, and carriers into an engine of revenue growth, profitability and competitive advantage. For more information, visit http://www.resourcepro.com.







Napa Valley To Show Off Meeting, Event and Retreat Services at July Hospitality Trade Show

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Napa, California (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

Napa Valley will be showcasing all it has to offer event planners, destination marketing companies and corporate meeting planners when it hosts the first Napa Valley Hospitality Trade Show on July 17 at Charles Krug Winery in Saint Helena in Napa Valley. The day-long event will highlight the diversity of service providers, caterers, venues, transportation options and other companies that can help make a Napa Valley corporate retreat, off-site meetings, event and conference a success.

The Napa Valley Hospitality Trade show is being produced by the Concierge Alliance of Napa Valley and Sonoma (CANVAS), a 850-member strong wine country organization of local concierge, tour guide, and hospitality professionals.

With its close proximity to three international airports, a large metropolitan area and the state capital, Napa Valley provides and enticing and beautiful venue for corporate retreats, meetings and events, said Colby Smith, executive director and co-founder of CANVAS. We are excited to present the vast range of third party vendors, venues, and caterers available in Napa Valley to businesses seeking to create a successful and unique experience for their next event.

DETAILS:

When: Tuesday, July 17

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Where: Charles Krug Winery, Saint Helena, California

Attendee Cost: $ 25 -$ 95

In addition to an array of exhibitors to meet, attendees will be invited to take part in a morning guided tour of various venues up and down the Napa Valley. The tours of venues will be followed by a lunch, showcasing top chefs from catering services such as Meadowood Resort and Grapevine Catering, in three spaces created by designers who will showcase striking environments to inspire event planners.

ENTIRE SPECTRUM OF SERVICES AND VENUES ON DISPLAY

Attendees are expected to arrive from around the Bay Area and the Sacramento area. Meeting planners and destination marketing professionals likely know of Napa Valley but are unlikely to have been exposed to the full range of and newest local services and venues available to them for planning their events, retreats and meetings. Among the services being showcased at the Trade Show will be transportation providers, caterers and chefs, excursion planners, event venues, rental companies, lighting and sound providers, entertainment agents and talent, parking service providers, specialty gift services, lodging and resorts, and more.

Charles Krug Winery, one of the Napa Valleys oldest and most famous wineries will host the Napa Valley Trade Show in its Carriage House as well as on its Great Lawn, shaded by heritage oaks, one of the premier outdoor spaces in Napa Valley.

Information on attending or exhibiting at the Napa Valley Hospitality Trade Show can be found at the CANVAS website: http://www.conciergealliance.com/TradeShow.







Filta Franchise Owners Complete their First Franchise Advisory Council Meeting

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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) June 13, 2012

The Filta Franchise Network recently held its first Franchise Advisory Council (FAC) meeting for the 2012 2014 session. The FAC is made up of seven Filta Franchise Owners elected by their peers for a two year term. The 2012 2014 Filta FAC members are: John Lopez from Atlanta, GA, JJ Paul from Birmingham, AL, Allen Whitehead from Philadelphia, PA, Terry Walkerly from Cleveland, OH, Quinn Holub from Austin, TX, Ethan Cohen from San Diego, CA and Bob Smith from Chicago, IL. The FAC members and Filta meet multiple times throughout the year to share best practices, develop new products, offer suggestions to improve the business model and ultimately enhance the communication between the franchisor and Franchise Owners. The elected members have a voice in the strategic plan of franchise and promote common interests among Franchise Owners. Tom Dunn, Filtas COO and Certified Franchise Executive said, The Filta FAC is comprised of individual business owners that volunteer their expertise to grow and develop the brand. This is critical to the success of any franchise company.

A Franchise Advisory Council provides many benefits to the franchise system; the main benefit being candid and open communication. In addition, it ensures Franchise Owners are an integral part of the planning process as the franchise system develops. The FAC annual meeting will be held in Orlando, Fl right before the annual Filta Franchise Conference in July.

About Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

Established in the United Kingdom in 1996 and brought to the USA in 2002, Filta is the worlds leader in commercial fryer and cooking oil management services and offers its services through a worldwide franchise network. Filta is dedicated to saving its clients money, creating a safer working environment, and providing customers with the tools to increase the quality of their product, all while preserving the environment. Filta services over 5,000 customers every week and has recycled over 1/3 of a billion pounds of oil and counting! http://www.gofilta.com