MEETING DATE: 23 JANUARY 2008
DOORS OPEN: 11:30AM
PRICE: $20 ( Includes Lunch )
LOCATION: EMBASSY SUITES
TOWN: ROGERS, ARKANSAS

Back by popular demand! Dr. Mary Bourland M.D., a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon serving Northwest Arkansas for over a year, is returning to speak to the ladies of Women In Networking about cardiovascular risk in women today. Dr. Bourland has been educating and entertaining women throughout the area since the early 90’s. She emphasizes a healthy diet, proper exercise, and takes a direct approach to maintaining good cardiovascular health.

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States, and nearly 47% of all cardiac deaths occur before emergency medical care can be provided. Educating yourself on the ways to prevent cardiovascular disease could very well help save your life or the life of a loved one.

With over 21 years of experience in the profession, certificates and accreditations too numerous to name, and a bubbly, high-energy personality, Dr. Bourland’s presentation is not one to be missed.

Please RSVP by using the “RSVP” link located in the navigation bar at the top of the page. Thank you.

The holidays are quickly approaching and with it often bring stress and depression. Regardless of our grand efforts to create a picturesque, Norman Rockwell holiday season, it’s easy to quickly find yourself lost in a battle working, shopping, cooking, cleaning and taking care of children. That stress can easily be a catalyst for illness or even worse, death. Studies suggest a link between a stressful holiday season to increasing heart attack rates in December and January.

On October 24th, Women In Networking will be joined by Dr. Shona Palmer and Dr. Tonya Hough. Dr. Palmer and Dr. Hough will be discussing major factors that affect us all during these stressful times. Everything from immediate family, working environments, food and weight issues, money concerns, common holiday expectations, traveling, events for children and blended families will be covered in an effort to help us all fully enjoy the season. Questions are welcome and encouraged by all members.

For those planning on attending please RSVP using the link in the navigation bar at the top of the page.

WellQuest is once again offering a discounted flu shot clinic during the monthly meeting to all members. The date is set for October 24th from 11:30 – 12:00 and again at 1:00 – 1:20. We are distributing a flu shot consent form ( downloadable pdf below ) which each participating member will need to complete and return during the appropriate provided times. Be prepared to pay by check made payable to WellQuest for the anount of ( twenty-five dollars ) $25.00. Please wear clothing that will allow your arm to be easily accessible and remember, by choosing to get a flu shot with WIN you’re saving ( fourteen percent ) 14% off the original price.

For those planning on receiving a flu shot we ask that you RSVP Ashley Spurlock ( ashley.spurlock at wellquest.md ) on or before October 22nd to ensure availability.

Download the consent form

A violent act occurs once every fifteen seconds in the United States. One out of every four women in the United States currently over 21 years of age will experience a violent crime in her lifetime, and each year six million women are beaten by an abusive husband or boyfriend. Thousands of those beatings end in murder. In order to be prepared it is important for us to stay alert and know how to fight back. Women In Networking wants to be certain that if and when a time of danger comes for any of us, we will know how to adequately defend ourselves. On May 23rd our guest speaker will be Stephanie Wooten, an instructor who teaches women’s self defense for the Bentonville Police Department.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn a few basic principles of self defense. This world is too dangerous for women to be unprepared for violent attacks. The information presented at this event could save your life.

For information on signing up for the 12 hour self defense class offered by the Bentonville Police Department, call (479) 271-5986 or visit their web site by clicking on the following link: http://www.bentonvillear.com/police_self_defense.html

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EXPENSE ADJUSTMENT

How many of us have groaned as we have filled our gas tanks? I suspect all of us. The rising cost of gasoline inevitably causes other industries and businesses to need to adjust their pricing as well. This is perhaps frustrating, but understandable. Such is the case for the Embassy Suites hotel. As a result we are adjusting our prices. Effective as of the May 23rd meeting, lunches will be $20 per person. We apologize for any inconvenience and as always we appreciate everyone that attends and hope to see you at future meetings.