WDC Members--You’re invited!

This is the FIRST EVENT that WDC has been listed as a sponsor!!

We hope you can join us on Thursday, June 19th for Tiaras to Tennies.
Where: Toad Valley Golf Course
Time: 5:30 to 9:30
$25 per ticket purchased at the door

For More information contact Toad Valley at 515-967-9575 or www.toadvalleygolfcourse.com

Women entrepreneurs -- 2007 drop in activity

Business startup rates shifted in 2007, Kauffman study findsThe rate of entrepreneurial activity among women dropped sharply in 2007 while the activity rate among men and immigrants surged, according to a national assessment of entrepreneurial activity by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation released today.

“At a time when the nation is concerned about the economy, it is heartening to see that entrepreneurial activity continues to rise,” said Carl Schramm, president and chief executive officer of the foundation. “The entrepreneurial sector is a critical factor in our nation’s economic growth. Even during times of recession, new firms have been responsible for the bulk of new jobs and innovations in America. That is why it is vital to track startup trends the way we track other economic indicators.”

The Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity — the only annual study to measure business startup activity for the entire U.S. adult population at the individual owner level — found there were 495,000 new businesses started per month in 2007 with 300 out of 100,000 adults involved. This entrepreneurial activity rate is a slight increase over the 2006 rate of 290 out of 100,000 adults.

Joyce Smith, jsmith@kcstar.com Posted on Thu, Apr. 24, 2008 08:21 AM

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

May is Stroke Awareness Month


With more than 750,000 Americans suffering strokes each year, it's no surprise it ranks as the third leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is 80% of strokes are preventable.

Join us for lunch as neurologist Calvin Hansen, M.D. and clinical nurse specialist, Cheryl Lillegraven explain how and why strokes occur. Also what you can do to reduce your risk of suffering one by becoming "stroke smart".


In addition, stroke survivors, will be on-hand to share their inspirational stories of survival and recovery.

Join us for this Lunch and Learn on
Thursday, May 8, 2008
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kelley Conference Room
Education and Research Center (view map )
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1415 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, Iowa

Cost: $10
Space is limited, so please register no later than May 6th.

To register or for more information please visit www.iowahealth.org/livewell


LiveWell is an event-based program, designed to support our mission of healing, caring and teaching. It includes health education and prevention programming, focused marketing efforts and expanded community outreach.

Celebrating the commonality of the Iowa immigrant experience

Presented by the Des Moines Choral Society~

This concert marks a return to our Iowa Heritage Series, this time showcasing Iowa’s immigrants. In “Destination Iowa”, the Des Moines Choral Society pays tribute to the commonality of the immigrant experience—across generations and across cultures. We who call Iowa home have a reason to feel settled here. Partnering with The Council for International Understanding, we will celebrate these reasons in story and song with music honoring a multitude of different backgrounds including German, French, Meskwaki, Latin American, Norwegian and Czech. We close with a fitting tribute to Governor Robert Ray, whose activism saved the lives of hundreds of Southeast Asian refugees, many of whom now call Iowa home. Join us to celebrate Iowa’s immigrant experience on April 26, 2008.

Date: April 26th
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: First United Methodist Church
1001 Pleasant Street, Des Moines


Tickets:
$20 - $15 - $7(students)
Phone: (515) 273-5255
Email: tickets@dmchoral.org

For further information you may also visit our website at:

www.dmchoral.org

You have the Dream. We have the Opportunity.

State Farm is currently recruiting for the State Farm Agency opportunity in the Des Moines Metro Area. We offer a 9 months paid training process, moving allowance, start-up bonuses, paid licensing, excellent benefits, and much much more...


Do you know someone? We are looking for entrepreneurial-minded successful professionals; candidates that want to run their own business, be leaders in their community and enjoy helping people. This is an opportunity to take over an existing client base, with the unmatched support of State Farm Insurance and Financial Services.


If you know someone, they can contact me to explore/discuss confidentially.


They can see additional details at these sites :

www.statefarm.com/agents/career and http://www.sfyourstyle.com/


Thank you!
Stacie Gifford
Agency Recruiter

Phone: 515-440-7065
Cell: 515-250-0520
Fax: 515-440-7070

State Farm®

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Providing Insurance and Financial Services®

Invest in your future, explore State Farm agency! Call me to learn more about agency, or check out www.statefarm.com/agents/slct.htm

The Chrysalis Foundation is hosting 2 below free events in April.
We hope you can join us!
Please forward this information on to others who might also wish to join us.

To register for this event, visit: www.chrysalisfdn.org or call (515) 255-1853

APRIL 18 (Friday) Chrysalis Conversations:
"Identity Theft…Don't Let It Happen to You"
Susan Kerr, Consumer Protection Division - Office of Iowa Attorney
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Waveland Hall - Plymouth Congregational Church,
4126 Ingersoll Avenue ($10 for box lunch)


APRIL 22 (Tuesday) Networking Event:
"Your Image and Your Future"
Rebecca Esposito, International Trainer and Consultant - Esposito Communications (Austin, Texas)
6-7:30 p.m., Meeting Hall, Central Library in Downtown Des Moines
(coffee and dessert provided) - free event!

Please forward this information on to others who might also wish to join us.

Chrysalis Foundation Mission:
To develop strong women and girls in Greater Des Moines through education,
grant-making, and philanthropy.

Think BIG, Smart Small
A series of FREE community workshops to help you learn about ways to build personal wealth through investments, home refinancing and other finance options.

For more information or to register,
please contact:
Alejandro Orozco – 245-2920
aorozco@bankerstrust.com

April 7
Building Blocks to Personal Wealth
In this first session we will explore different alternatives to
maximize returns on investments as small as $30! Dynamic and fun!

April 9
Bricks and Mortar to Personal Wealth
In this second session experts will take a closer look to the requirements and options for home mortgage refinance. Fun and interactive!

April 10
Sold Foundations Aren’t Always Brick
In this last session experts will walk you through the different finance options that can help you build personal wealth.

All sessions are from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
Grand View College,
Johnson Wellness Center
1500 Morton Ave.
Room 131, Des Moines, IA

Sponsored by:
Bankers Trust, Des Moines Citizens for Community
Improvement (CCI), and Grand View College

WHYLD Girls Event

Yes, we’ve changed the spelling of our name! WHYLD Girls put the why in wild. We have wild dreams for ourselves our community and our world!

Join us next Monday and celebrate the hard work and dreams of the WHYLD Girls!


You are invited to join the Whyld Girls in Celebrating Women’s History Month!
Sit Down for Justice; Stand up for What is Right!
Where: the Botanical Center
When: Monday, March 31, 2008
6:00 p.m. Appetizers and Chair preview
6:30 Program and Poetry
7:00 p.m. The Whyld Girls Student Mentors begin their own history by launching “Product with Purpose” (a business to provide scholarships for
WYHLD Girls educational dreams)

In the spirit of Rosa Parks each WHYLD girl was commissioned on MLK’s birthday to create a chair in honor of a woman who has made a difference in our world. Nineteen girls have worked with Noemi Oyarzabal in her downtown studio. Noemi is a
recognized Iowa Latina Artist who has generously offered her energy and encouragement to the girls as they integrated art with research on their women.

Brandie and Lenny Bell, community activists and local poets, have inspired the girls to “get under the skin” of their women and write poetry that connects the women’s lives with their own stories. Join us in celebrating women and girls making history!


Questions: call Carmen (515) 282-3242 or e-mail: naomi@cfum .org

Women You Know, Women You Want to Meet

For the past nine years, an eclectic group of fascinating women have gathered to enjoy a glass of wine and to delight in the pleasure of each other’s company. Community activists, business professionals, political veterans, and a political novice or two have found their ways to Women You Know, Women You Want to Meet and had the pure pleasure of great conversation.

The next Women You Know, Women You Want to Meet will be on Thursday, March 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center in Des Moines. Lt. Governor Patty Judge is going to speak at 6.

This annual gathering is a fundraising event for the Friends of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women, helping support the commission’s projects. Friends, through events like this, helps support ICSW’s noble and honorable mandates.

Cost for the event is a tax-deductible charitable contribution of $35. To register, go to www.friendsoficsw.org

Holly A. Sagar



Join the union, girls, and together say Equal Pay for Equal Work.
Susan B. Anthony

To all WCA/WDC members ~

WOW! Friday, April 4th is a great day for WDC members!! We have 2 exciting events available to us I want to pass along---A WDC After Hours Event & an Iowa Stars Hockey Game.

Children and Families of Iowa have joined together for an amazing fundraiser with the Iowa Stars. Children and Families of Iowa have offered to sell tickets to the April 4th Stars game to our members for $10 each (tickets are customarily $16 at the door) – with a discounted price of $7.50 each if we can get 20 or more people to attend!!

100% of the funds raised from purchasing the tickets will go to the Children and Families of Iowa Family Violence Center.



We hope you can join us on Friday, April 4th from 5:30 – 7PM for our After Hours Event at The Spa at West Glen sponsored by member, Daphne Christensen. Then meet up with your families at the Wells Fargo Arena at 7:07PM as the Iowa Stars take on the Peoria Riverman. Be there to cheer on the Stars and show your support for victims of domestic violence in central Iowa.


If you are interested in purchasing tickets to the Iowa Stars game for $10 (hopefully $7.50!) please contact Renea Burg at 515-282-9287 & RSVP by 10AM on Monday, March 31st.

You have the Dream. We have the opportunity.

State Farm is currently recruiting for the State Farm Agency opportunity in the Des Moines Metro Area. We offer a 9 months paid training process, moving allowance, start-up bonuses, paid licensing, excellent benefits, and much much more...


Do you know someone? We are looking for entrepreneurial-minded successful professionals; candidates that want to run their own business, be leaders in their community and enjoy helping people. This is an opportunity to take over an existing client base, with the unmatched support of State Farm Insurance and Financial Services.

If you know someone, they can contact me to explore/discuss confidentially.

They can see additional details at these sites :


www.statefarm.com/agents/career and http://www.sfyourstyle.com/



Thank you!
Stacie Gifford
Agency Recruiter

Phone: 515-440-7065
Cell: 515-250-0520
Fax: 515-440-7070
State Farm®

Ruth Harbor's 2008 Walk for Life

I started volunteering for Ruth Harbor 2 years before they opened their doors, many years ago, to the first pregnant teen. Ruth Harbor is a Crist-centered home for unwed mothers.
Join me in the 2008 Walk for Life!
Date: Saturday May 10th, 2008
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Meredith Trail (near Principal Baseball Park, Des Moines)
Learn more...

Re-fresh, Re-energize and Re-New Your Attitude

“Re-fresh, Re-energize and Re-new Your Attitude”

Seminars & Luncheon
Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Convention Center
730 Third Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

Sponsored by:
The Hawkeye Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals®

Everyone attending the full day session will receive a copy of Steve Gilliland’s new book “A License to Chill” signed by Steve. Retail value of $15.95

Seminar Schedule (Details of each session at the bottom of this post)
8:15 – 8:30 Seminar Registration
8:30 – 8:45 Welcome & Opening –
IAAP President – Sherry Young
Thought for the Day
8:45 – 10:45 “Dealing with Negative Attitudes” Steve Gilliland
10:45 – 11:30 Luncheon Registration
11:30 – 12:45 “A License to Chill” Steve Gilliland
1:00 – 3:00 “Enjoy the Ride” Steve Gilliland
3:00 – 3:15 Closing

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Please complete this form and return it with your payment.

If reservation is received by January 31, 2008, you will receive the whole day for $70.00.

Company Name:
______________________________________
Name:
______________________________________
Address:
______________________________________
______________________________________
Per Person: $25 Morning Session
$25 Afternoon Session
$50 Luncheon & Afternoon
Sessions
$75 All 3 Sessions & Luncheon

Total # of Reservations:
Morning Session
Luncheon Session
Luncheon & Afternoon Sessions
3 Sessions & Luncheon

Total Amount Enclosed:

Please make checks payable to:
IAAP Hawkeye Chapter

Mail this form and payment to:
Pam Fordyce
Wells Fargo Financial
800 Walnut Street, F4030-048
Des Moines, IA 50309

Direct Inquiries to:
Pam Fordyce
(515) 557-6071 or (515) 490-8911
pamelafordyce@wellsfargo.com

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Morning Session: “Dealing with Negative
Attitudes in the Workplace”

Many people are being robbed, but the culprit hasn’t been arrested. Who is this elusive criminal? Negativism! It is a thief robbing life of adventure and joy, affecting every institution of society. Bad attitudes can cost you plenty in terms of productivity and morale. Not only do problem employees perform poorly, they make it tough for everyone else to do their jobs. Steve will show you how to turn negative attitudes into positive behaviors and problems into opportunities. You’ll learn why people have bad attitudes in the first place and explore ways to head off conflict and confront people about their bad attitudes. You’ll also learn powerful new ways to deal with the by-products of bad attitudes—resistance to change and personality conflicts. Tolerating an employee’s negative attitude “as long as the job gets done” is no longer an acceptable responsibility. Armed with information you glean from this session, you’ll be on your way to finding win-win solutions that will have you and your colleagues working effectively—together.

Lunch Session: “A License to Chill”
How to Manage Your Emotions and Thrive Under Pressure

Do you ever feel that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day? Do you feel like you can’t live without your cell phone and laptop? Do problems drain your emotions and zap your energy and zest for life? Doe the pace of life sometimes feel downright overwhelming? If you’ve answered “yes” to some or all of these question, it may be time to make adjustments or even some major changes in your life. In this session, Steve Gilliland will show you how to stay on an even keel and change your approach to managing demanding work responsibilities. He will help you slow down, take a deep breath and regain control of your life. The session is packed with tools, techniques and advice to help you permanently change the way you work and live. You will learn how to replace patterns of distorted thinking with “reality thinking” and how to order your priorities and assess your own self-management skills. You can’t add more time to a day, but you can get more done in less time and achieve all the things you’ve always wanted to accomplish. This is a powerfully enlightening yet practical session for every person who needs to rejuvenate, recharge and learn the secret to “going with the flow”.

Afternoon Session: “Enjoy the Ride”

Through sidesplitting humor and reality-tested techniques, Steve reveals the way to face conflicts in an unforgiving business environment that keeps getting tougher. From the beginning when he shows people how to reignite their passion, to the end with his compelling challenge to “never lose your focus” he releases an “explosion of enthusiasm” that is absolutely contagious. It is simple, clear and easy to grasp—yet profound! Fasten your seatbelt and hold on as one of America’s most entertaining keynote speaker shows you how to “Enjoy the Ride!”

An Open Invitation.......

An Open Invitation

To students, faculty and staff from educational institutions and those interested in leadership roles in politics, business, non-profit and community organizations for the

Fourth Annual Iowa Women's Leadership Summit
Friday, April 25, 2008

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Key Speakers, Concurrent Sessions and Networking Buffet Lunch

Registration Required

Scheman Center

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa

Women leaders from education, politics, business and non-profit organizations will gather to discuss and develop strategies for building women's leadership in Iowa.

Elizabeth Hoffman, Executive Vice President and Provost at Iowa State University, will convene the Summit

Rosalind Chait Barnett, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist and Executive Director of the Community, Families, and Work Program at Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass., will speak on "Gender, Leadership and the Natural Order"

Concurrent workshops on how to advance women in leadership positions

Registration by April 18th is $30 and includes a salad and pasta buffet.

After April 18th, registration is $40.

The summit is part of the Advancing Women Leaders initiatives sponsored by the Women's Leadership Consortium, University Committee on Women, Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, Office of the Provost, and the Committee on Lectures (funded by Government of Student Body).