This year was a fabulous event. We were excited to see so many of our ladies attend this annual fund raiser and have such an enjoyable afternoon. Our emcee, Jeff Wood of Gray Matters shared his heart warming story of growing up in a single parent family and the importance of support that comes from people that reach out to others. Our main speaker, Kathy Ferguson brought challenged us to be “Dangerous Women” in our day to day lives and in pouring ourselves into others lives. We, as women, are so special in what we bring into the lives of those around us in more ways than we sometimes take time to realize.

Our auction items were absolutely the best and Suited For Success and Women in Networking were able to raise funds needed to keep our forward momentum in the coming year. We would like to extend a special thanks to our sponsors for donating the following items:

• The Gathering:
  Gift basket of Home Decor
• Massage Envy:
  Massage gift certificate
• Interiors by Decorating Den:
  Christmas table centerpiece
• Island Rentals:
  Gift certificate for two nights stay in Holiday Island
• Crayola:
  Gift basket
• Hallmark:
  Gift basket
• Whalen Furniture:
  Work station desk
• Budget Blinds of Northwest Arkansas::
  Gift basket of Mary Kay products and gift certificate for Budget Blinds
• Bon Terre:
  Spa gift certificate
• Hershey’s:
  Five pound Hershey’s chocolate bar
• Austa White/EcoQuest International:
  Two Air Fresh Focus items
• Calotype:
  Gift certificate for photography
• WellQuest Medical Clinic and Spa::
  Spa gift certificate
• Beall Barclay Wealth Management:
  Gift certificate for Financial Projections
• King Leadership Group:
  Two months membership in The Thought Architects Gathering Business Mastermind Group
• King Leadership Group:
  Audio disk from the book “Ultimate Guide to Success“
• Lunches by Leslie and Kathryn Lowell/Jackson House::
  Lunch for twelve at the Jackson House
• TIGI Products:
  Gift basket of hair and bath products
• My Brothers Salsa:
  Gift basket
• Signature Bank:
  Scrapbooking Cady
• B LaRue:
  Gift basket of holiday items
• Metabolic Research Center:
  Seventeen week weight loss program
• Diana Michelle Photography:
  Black and white photograph

We would also like to thank the Embassy Suites who provided us with a wonderful meal and outstanding service, as always.

Good food, good friends and a great time! What a blessed group we are!

The Board of WIN wishes all a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing all of you at our January 23rd networking event.

Please note that we will not be taking RSVP’s for the 2007 Holiday Extravaganza. For those wishing to attend a ticket is a must. Please be sure to get your ticket early to ensure availability.

Tickets are currently available for purchase by cash, check or credit card. Please keep your tickets in a safe place as they are non-refundable and lost tickets will not be replaced. The following options are available to purchase your tickets.

DATE: November 28th 2007
TICKET PRICE: $30.00 non-refundable

Post Office:
Mail a check, payable to Women In Networking ( WIN ), along with your name and a return address and tickets will be delivered via mail.

Women In Networking
P.O. Box 810
Rogers, Arkansas 72756

From Ann Harris:
Parkway Bank
3350 Pinnacle Hills Parkway
Rogers, Arkansas 72758
( Accepting Cash, Check or Credit Card )

From Michelle Webb:
Beall Barclay
2005 West Elm Street
Rogers, Arkansas 72758
( Accepting Cash, Check or Credit Card )

Make plans to attend the final Women In Networking meeting of 2007. The Holiday Extravaganza is a special occasion for all of our members. All year long we work to build relationships with our fellow business women and this is our chance to celebrate, not only the relationships, but women, networking and our accomplishments throughout the year. We, the Board, look forward to seeing you there!

We are pleased to announce our speaker for the 2007 Holiday Extravaganza, Katherine Ferguson. Please join us in welcoming her.

Kathy serves as the Director of Women and Special Ministries at the Church at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, Arkansas. She is the widow of the late Dr. Rick Ferguson, pastor of Riverside Baptist Church, in Denver, Colorado for eleven years. Katherine and Rick served in churches in Missouri, Texas, and Colorado and were married for twenty-six years, prior to his death in 2002.

Kathy is a gifted teacher, communicator, and speaker. She combines her faith with the vulnerability of real life in a way that engages the audience with authenticity and grace. Since her husband’s death, she has found a calling and purpose in working with women and seeing them pursue a life fueled by faith. She has a tremendous heart for encouraging women who face unexpected challenges in life.

Kathy graduated from University of Missouri. She is the mother of three children and one granddaughter. Kathy will be an inspiration to us all.

We would also like to welcome Jeff Wood as our Master of Ceremonies.

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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.