Networking Events For The Week Of 8/9/10

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 four page word document (Click on this link 4 Page Networking Group List) list, please let me know so I can add and update them. The list has been updated on7/31/10 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. 

This Week’s Events (Click read more for the full week):
Monday August 9th, 11:45-1:00 at Boppin Bo’s Professional Connections group, the speaker will be Jeannine Shingler on Wellness.
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Thursday August 12th from 8-9 AM the Member Focus Group will have John Nord giving a book review of Crucial Conversations.  Location will be at Banner Bank, 3100 S.E. 164th Ave.

Up Coming Events:
Tuesday August 17, 2010, 3:30 Ladies On the Links Location: Tri Mountain Golf Club, 1701 NW 299th St., Ridgefield, WA 98642. It’s summertime! Time to treat yourself to an informal golf outing. This is not a tournament. It’s an outing for women of all skill levels. It’s a place to practice your golf, spend a summer evening outside and meet other businesswomen. 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Registration, light refreshments, networking 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Golf clinic 6:00 p.m. Tee time (4 per team) Price includes golf clinic, 9 holes of golf and light refreshments. Sponsored by: Security Signs and HomeStreet Bank. Cost: $35 members; $45 non-members. Cart rental $6 per person (Optional). Limited to 50
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Wednesday AUGUST 18th, from 7:30 to 9:00 AM IS MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH! Leads & Needs Beaches – Sponsored by Everest College. Get in FREE at Leads & Needs Beaches August 18 with pre-registration (or you will be charged $5 at the door). This is a catered event. If you sign up, please attend or call in advance with your cancellation! Non-members may take advantage of this special as well!
Go to www.vancouverusa.com & sign up online to attend for free!
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 Free North County Professional Social Network event presents: Summer Blast Network Party 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Bell Tower Cathedral located at 113 S Main St., Ridgefield, WA 98642. Please bring a drawing prize to this & be sure to attach your business card. This is not one that you would want to miss. We will be at the Bell Tower Cathedral in Ridgefield: http://www.belltowercathedral.com/ Special music by: Nathan Botsford featuring MzKelly Carr. Food is sponsored by: Fireside Cafe: http://www.meetatfireside.com/ Featured Non-profit: Northwest Association for Blind Athletes/Billy Henry. To provide opportunities for blind and visually impaired persons to become engaged in physical activity and sports.
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Thursday, August 19, 2010, 4 to 6 p.m. Location: TwinStar Credit Union, 8505 NE Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, WA 98682 TwinStar invites you to their brand new branch, and the largest in Clark County to enjoy heavy appetizers, champagne, assorted non-alcoholic drinks, dessert and music. Ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Free to all.
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Thursday August 19th from 5-8 PM is a Hooked at Columbia Springs Event! Join us for Play, Plates and Pours. Dunk the Mayor of Vancouver, ring toss to win bottles of wine. Wine Tasting, food from Local restaurants, live music & entertainment, bid on silent auction items and enjoy the beauty of the Columbia Springs grounds. $50.00 per person or $750.00 VIP packages available. For more information see http://www.columbiasprings.org/ or call 360 882 0936 X230.
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Thurday, August 26, 2010 Nothing But Networking hosted by the Building Industry Association from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM located at Three Brothers Winery. See Flyer for more details Nothing But Networking August 26
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Thursday September 23rd is Pink Power in Vegas Baby. Kareen Mills of State Farm and Southwest Washington Medical Center Foundation are having a fundraiser here locally.  See the website www.pinkpowersw.org for more information and to reserve your seat for an evening of fun!!!
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Friday, November 5, 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m. EOCF presents Pinot, Piano, and Panache at the Hilton Vancouver. Join us for an exciting evening, featuring: Live music by Grammy-nominated jazz musician Patrick Lamb A silent auction, A 100+ bottle wine wall, Several raffles, Appetizers …and more! Proceeds benefit EOCF’s programs: Head Start, Early Head Start, Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program, and HotShots Youth Sports.

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!