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

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and most commonly takes the form of stolen credit card or social security numbers. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 9 million people have their identity stolen each year. American businesses lost of $47.5 billion to identity theft last year: an average of $4,800 per business. Victimization of private citizens accounted for $5 billion, and for many the financial loss can be devastating. The process a victim must go through to resolve the resulting mess can be brutally rigorous. Last year an average of 30 - 60 hours per victim was spent correcting problems related to identity theft.

How can you be sure that your information is safe from criminals, and what can be done to protect yourself and your business?

On June 20, 2007 Women In Networking will welcome Identity Theft Investigator Stephen Svetz from the Attorney General’s office in Little Rock. He will explain how identity theft happens, how it can be prevented, and what actions to take if it happens to you.

Svetz joined the Attorney General’s Office in April of 2001 following a long and successful career in law enforcement. He served as the Chief Investigator in the consumer division, handling financial complaints related to credit card fraud and identity theft. In January of 2005 he was promoted to the community relations division as a law education and prevention instructor. He now educates new police officers and the public on matters of the law, internet safety, credit card management, and identity theft. Svetz has a degree in Law Enforcement Administration and is close to completing a second degree in Criminal Justice. He is now a certified law enforcement instructor and heads the identity theft passport program at the Attorney General’s Office.

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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.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

We are currently transitioning our meeting dates to the second to the last Wednesday of each month. Due to complications with our current host we have only adjusted a few of these dates for the current year. As of 2008 all meetings will be pushed back. This arrangement has been made to accommodate the many busy schedules which, at times, conflict with our meetings. We want to make sure all of you are able to attend, so check your calendars, watch for the shifts and please bear with us as we make the transition.

Planning ahead is as easy as visiting our web site: Visit http://www.winnwa.com. Simply locate the calendar in the top right and check each meeting date by pressing the forward arrow next to the name of the month. Any date with informative content will be yellow, simply roll your mouse over the date and the content will appear. If you have questions please don’t hesitate to contact any member below.