Networking Events For The Week Of 7/5/10

 Networking events are below my tribute:

This post is a tribute to my father who passed away Sunday morning 6/27/10 at 5:35 AM from esophagus cancer.  It is fitting a friend of mine said “he is now in the big church” as he died on a Sunday. 

He was diagnosed two months ago with cancer and before that was playing golf twice a week and walking the coarse.  He was able to shot his age every year since 1972 except for 1974.  He turned 81 on June 3 and up to then was in great health. 

 My father was a retired Methodist minister and taught me many great lessons in life and I strive to become the man he became.  My parents last year celebrated their 50th weeding anniversary. He affected so many lives in the world and had so many friends.  I too have many friends and count all of you as my close friends as well. 

Our minister came to the house, spent time with us, before they came for his body. My brother and sister all live here in Vancouver and we all went out for Sunday brunch at dad’s favorite breakfast hang out as mom has not left the house in many weeks taking care of him.   My sister and I stayed till dinner and had popcorn and smoothies his favorite Sunday night meal in his honor.  

 The funeral service won’t be for about two weeks or so as he donated his body to OHSU for research continually teaching others as he has always done.  We have some family that are on vacation and can’t make it till then, as there is no rush.  The hospital will cremate his ashes and return them to us when done. 

Thank you all for the support you have given me in this trying time.  I truly appreciate all of you and call you my friends with great honor.  I am blessed to have so many people around me as did my Father.  I am open if you have questions to talk and there is no need to not know what to say.  We were very open as a family and no subject was out of line.  The following is a poem that I will always remember him by. 

Robert H. Thomas

It came from your father, It was all he had to give,

So it’s yours to use and cherish as long as you may live.

If you lose the watch he gave you it can always be replaced,

But a black mark on your name, son, can never be erased.

It was clean the day you took it, and a worthy name to bear,

When I got it from my father, there was no dishonor there.

So make sure you guard it wisely, after all is said and done,

You’ll be glad the name is spotless, when you give it to your son!!! 

I am proud of my son Zachary Thomas who just got his end of the year grades.  He ended up for the year with a  3.905.

I hope you enjoy these networking updates and specials. If you are receiving multiple copies of this email or want to be removed from the list please email me. If you know of an event that you want to get the word out, please let me know. If you have updates to my five page word document (Click on this link 5 Page Networking Group List) list, please let me know so I can add and update them. The list has been updated on 6/16/10 and is a static list of groups that regularly meet in Vancouver. The Networking Opportunities list has a revision date at the bottom to see if you have the most recent version. The website is always up and you can visit it directly for updates during the week at http://vancouvernetworkingevents.com. 

Have a Safe and Happy 4th, good networking and I hope to see you all soon.

This Week’s Events (Click read more for the full week):
Monday July 5th,  No meeting at  Boppin Bo’s this week.
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Monday July 5th Balasana Barefoot Networking group is a health & wellness focused networking group. We meet the first Monday of Every month from 12:30-2:00 PM at Balasana Yoga Studio Balasana Yoga 8802 NE 5th Ave, Vancouver WA 98665. www.balasanayoga.com
360.635.6688
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Sponsor: Kareen Mills Insurance Location: Beaches Restaurant and Bar, 1919 SE Columbia River Dr., Vancouver, 98661. A fast-paced morning networking event. If you want to become familiar with the GVCC membership, this is a good place to start. Facilitator leads introductions, sponsor presentation and small group breakout sessions. Perfect your 15 second elevator speech. Sponsor provides continental breakfast. Members only event. GVCC members: bring a non-member guest that is interested in chamber membership and you and your guest will get in free. Cost: $5
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Ribbon Cutting (Mixer) at 4:30 p.m. Charter College located at 17200 SE Mill Plain Blvd Ste 100, Vancouver, WA 98683.  Free event for all.
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Wednesday July 7th, 2010 Young Professionals of Vancouver July Networking Social will be at Tigers Garden located at 312 W 8th Street Vancouver, WA 98660. 5:30PM-7:30PM July’s Nonprofit Sponsor: American Red Cross.
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Thursday July 3rd Member focus meeting will be at Banner Bank, 3100 S.E. 164th Ave. (Near Blackstone’s), Vancouver. Jeannine Shingler will talk on New Health Plan – Our health is our hands now. It is really our responsibility. Pracitical knowledge, tips and tools. (Not company/product specific) This is a free meeting.
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Saturday July 10th 12-4 PM ProNet is a business networking group here in Vancouver. We are sponsoring a Customer Appreciation Xtravaganza on Saturday, July 10, from noon to 4pm in the Home Depot parking lot off of Andresen/88th.There will be demonstrations sponsored by Home Depot. Fun games to play at several booths with prizes awarded. A variety of businesses will have booths demonstrating their wares, providing information, and giving “stuff” away. Some of the prizes will include a Nordic trac exercise machine, $50 gift certificates for Home Depot, and much more. Get your own health/nutritional exam, 5 minute massage, or a cholesterol blood test all for FREE. See FlyerPRONET~Extravaganza flyer
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Saturday July 10th $10.00 CCA Clark County Parade of Homes Day, Tour the New Homes, Kids Activities, Fly Casting and Seminars for all ages. G2 Outdoor Living Exhibit on display OutdoorLiving2 .  Also come join us for CCA Night of Entertainment!! $100.00 (only 100 tickets) Tickets on Sale Now!! 1-877-255-8772 – CCA CCA Day Parade of Homes copy for print The Clark County Parade of Homes www.ClarkCountyParadeOfHomes.com
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Monday, July 12, 2010 Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m. Located at Columbia Springs 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy , Vancouver, WA 98683.  Free event for all.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010, Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m. – GVCC & Battle Ground Chamber. Located at Edward Jones – Brian E. Teegardin 1710 SW 9th Avenue, Suite 119, Battle Ground, WA 98604.  Free event for all.
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Thursday, July 15, from 12 noon to 1 p.m.”Train your Brain for Success” free marketing seminar CCAMP Presents “Train your Brain for Success” by Holly Stokes, The Brain Trainer and NLP Coach. SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row, Vancouver WA Get directions: www.SoHoMarketingGuru.com/directions. Our mindset is responsible for the opportunities we see, our motivation, and the actions we take. What if you could upgrade your mindset to improve your business and enjoy even more success? Discover how to awaken your own business genius by aligning your mind for success. Learn more about Holly Stokes, The Brain Trainer and NLP Coach at http://expandingpotentials.net/ Sponsored by the Clark County Association of Marketing Professionals, this seminar is free and open to the public. Preregistration is strongly encouraged due to space limitations. For more information or to register, visit http://www.meetup.com/Clark-County-Association-of-Marketing-Professionals
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Thursday, July 15, 2010, 5 to 8 p.m. (Concert begins at 6) Patrick in the Park – A Chamber VIP Night Location: Esther Short Park
You blinked and we added something new to our events line up and chamber value. The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, along with the chambers of Southwest Washington, invite you to a special Six to Sunset evening at Esther Short Park. Members of the chambers and their guests will have their own VIP section at the park (exclusive, high end, AList). Included: A concert by Patrick Lamb, food prepared by Gray’s at the Park and one drink. Cost: $10 per person for chamber members and their guests. Limit: 250 Preregistration requested.
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Thursday July 15th 4-7 PM, Release Party for Retirement Connection Guide of Greater Portland and Vancouver. Expected turnout over 300 people. Free event. For more information see flyer RC.Release.Invitation.Portland.July2010
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Friday, July 16, 2010 9:00 AM-10:00 AM. Free Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting- Wal-Mart Hwy 99, 9000 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver WA 98665. Ribbon Cutting at 9 AM. Celebrating remodeling and redesign of Wal-Mart. Cake, Punch and presentation ceremony .
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 4:30pm to 6:30pm North County Professional Social Network will meet at Bone’s Steak & Chop House at 1207 SE Rasmussen Blvd, Battle Ground, WA 98604. Please join us for our July event in Battle Ground on Wednesday, July 21st. Please note that we will be at the Bone’s Steak & Chop House. Our featured non-profit this month will be: AWARE “Empoweing teens for healthier relationships for a brighter future ” Our second special speaker this month will be Mayor Mike Ciraulo, who will update us on all the exciting things happening in Battle Ground. Contact northcountypsn@gmail.com or call Amy at 360-907-3080.
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7/23/2010 8:00-9:00 AM East Vancouver Business Association meeting at the Cascade Park Library. Speaker will be Bruce Ziegman $5.00 for members $10.00 for guests. Questions contact  justin.white@firstindy.com
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Friday July 30th, Here’s some info about golf tournament being held this summer, sponsored by Young Professionals of Vancouver, a nonprofit that I am involved with. If you are interested in signing up, please see info below! It should be a lot of fun and a great opportunity for networking. By the way, if you are ever interested in checking out a YPOV event, I’d love to see you there! I can get you info about YPOV, or you can visit our website at www.ypov.org for details about our next event. All the best, Phoebe. YPOV Vice President of Membership EOCF Community Partnership & Resource Development Manager Direct: (360) 567 2721 Main: (360) 896 9912 Ext. 133 www.eocfwa.org

Please note: No Speed Networking or bowling in July and August for the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Also there will not be any CCA meetings in July or August!