Garden City, NY (PRWEB) June 22, 2012
The NAPW Fresno Local Chapter gathered on June 20th at 11:00am for their first profession launch networking meeting at BJs Brewery. The Chapter discussed the benefits and meaning behind NAPW, welcomed Lucy Urtaza Vasquez, and established structure for a long lasting, strong Chapter.
Carla D. Flores, NAPW Fresno Local Chapter President, kicked of the meeting by welcoming all the ladies in attendance. They had four guests and five members present. The agenda had been printed out and presented on the table with all the goodies from the Launch Kit, which included NAPW journal books, brochures, NAPW lapel pins, and post-it notes. Carla recommended that all attendees should place any brochures and/or business cards on a centrally located table for access.
Carla expressed much enthusiasm when talking about the benefits that NAPW has to offer. She told the ladies that the organization is an exclusive network for professional women to interact, exchange ideas, educate, and empower. She also mentioned that members can enjoy a wealth of resources, benefits, and services dedicated to enhancing their lives and promoting their businesses and careers. Carla wants this to be the foundation of the Chapter.
She relayed to guests that NAPW provides seminars, podcasts, webinars, keynote speakers, and educational tools that foster critical skills that enable the members to achieve personal and career success. They also offer great networking tools, which allow members to discover new opportunities to connect, grow, learn, and inspire. This helps members showcase their businesses and gain exposure for professional endeavors.
Carla asked the members how long they had been members of NAPW and what they hope to gain from the Fresno Chapter. Each woman stated how impressed they were with all that NAPW has to offer and how great it is to finally have a Fresno Chapter.
“I am excited about this Chapter and to meet other professional women, forming friendships, and building a strong network, said Carla.
Carla relayed that it was exciting to hear from Cindy Leddicotte as she came to NAPW because of postings on Facebook from her. Carla friended Cindy to invite her to another networking group. Cindy began seeing Carlas posts about the NAPW Launch, checked out the website of NAPW, and ended up joining.
The Chapters Mission is to provide the most advanced forum for members to connect with like-minded professional women to develop innovative business and social relationships. They continuously offer their members the resources and benefits necessary to foster professional and personal success. They promise to have a Chapter that is trusted place for professional women to Connect, Learn, Grow, and Inspire.
Carla introduced guest speaker Lucy Urtaza Vasquez, who did a presentation on Women and their Hats. Lucy has retired 3 times in her life. She joined forces with her son in 2009 and is a Co-Founder and CEO of Perfectus Verum Solutions, LLC. PVS effects positive change in peoples lives through health, wealth, and wisdom. She is a founding Consultant for PURE Now. PURE Now created a quantum physics formula to prevent many illnesses and diseases they we face in the environment today. She is an inspiration to anyone that meets her and leaves a lasting impression. Lucy spoke about her success and background, how she has re-invented herself, and how to balance family and business with all the many hats that women have to wear.
Everyone mingled, exchanged business cards, phone numbers, email addresses, and brochures. Each woman offered to help in anyway needed for the planning of the next meeting. Carla asked if anyone wanted to volunteer to speak and if they would like to at future meetings to please contact her.
Future meetings are to be held on July 18th, August 15th, September 19th, October 17th, November 21st, and December 19th. November & Decembers meetings might be adjusted due to holidays.
Members present for Junes meeting:
Ann Gibson, Nightingale Travel Nurse; Natasha Uhlik Slebiss, New Day Health Coach and Registered Dietician; Karen C Vargas, President of Karen C Vargas and CPA; Cindy Leddicotte, Managing Consultant for Small Business Advisory Group, Inc; Carla D Flores, Owner of TLComfort CARE & Consulting, Inc, TLC Comfort CARE Home and Independent Consultant of PURE Now; Irene Staton, searching for a new business; Lucy Urtaza Vasquez, Owner of Perfectus Verum Solutions, LLC. & Founding Consultant of PURE Now; Yolanda Solis, Independent Consultant of PURE Now; Jennifer Provencio, Legal Shield & Small Biz.com Representative.
The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.
For additional information regarding the NAPW Fresno Local Chapter and/or NAPW, please visit http://www.napw.com.
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