EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
November 2009, Escaping your Timetraps
June 2009, Perfecting your Pitch in Good Times and Bad
December 2008, Holiday High Tea
November 2008, Highlight on Health: "Uncovering Matters of the Mind and Heart - Conflicts within the Asian Woman"
October 2008, Discover your Eye for Personal Style!
May 2008, Government and Politics: Making an Impact
November 2007, Highlight on Health: Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, and More
October 2007, Afternoon Tea with Members
October 2007, "Dollars & Sense: Increasing your Financial & Estate Planning IQ"
June 2007, Afternoon Tea with New Members
March 2007, "The Experts Speak Out on Public Speaking"
November 2006, Inaugural Event
Mitzi Weinman, Speaker, Trainer and Coach of TimeFinder (www.TimeFinder.net) conducted an interactive session titled, "Escaping Your TimeTraps". The premise of "Escaping Your TimeTraps" is that reactions to situations will either keep you in control of your day or have you spinning and reeling, therefore making it difficult to get back on track. Participants were asked to reevaluate their current approach to work and take actions resulting in a positive impact each and every day. The program centered on practical techniques to improve productivity, time effectiveness, and reduce stress.
June 2009 - Perfecting your Pitch in Good Times and Bad
Sponsored by Burns and Levinson
The program featured Pauline Huie, Performance Consultant, and
Cynthia Connelly, Strategic Business Consultant from CMC Marketing Services discussing questions such as:
"How do I brand myself and/or my business to make a pitch effectively in 30 seconds or less?", "How do I differentiate what I have to offer?", "How do I deliver my pitch to make a positive and lasting impression?", "Do I really need to practice my delivery?"; "How do I best use my pitch?", "How do I connect with others to network effectively?" and "Are web-based networking sites such as LinkedIn or Facebook useful for business development - and how?".
Pauline Huie is a learning and development specialist in performance consulting. She has experience in business development and corporate learning and development, having worked for various organizations such as Merck Pharmaceuticals, Gillette and Dale Carnegie Training. Pauline applies her expertise in the areas of sales and business development, communication, team building, presentation skills and intercultural competency training.
Cynthia Connelly is the Founder and Principal of CMC Marketing Services. She provides business consulting services to businesses and organizations in building brands and sales by combining strategic business disciplines with creative problem solving. Cindy provides a unique perspective as a business owner who has helped start-ups and established businesses develop their brand to achieve their marketing goals.
December 2008 - Holiday High Tea
AWC members gathered at the Inn at Harvard to build meaningful connections, share some holiday cheer, and help others during a time of need. AWC members donated books for children in the Power Lunch programs of Everybody Wins! Metro Boston.
November 2008 - Highlight on Health: Uncovering Matters of the Mind and Heart - Conflicts within the Asian Woman
- Asian American women between the ages of 15-24 have the highest rates of suicide of women in the U.S., and those over 65 years old are ten times more likely to commit suicide than their Caucasian counterparts
- Asian American women have the lowest of both core and public self-esteem
- Asian Americans report extreme worry over parental criticism, expectations, and self
October 2008 - Discover your Eye for Personal Style!
Lori Johnson of Your Best Image and Sarah Venier, Personal Shopping Advisor at Lord & Taylor spoke about body shapes, the right clothes for the occasion, the suitable colors, the latest fashion trends, and where to shop for the best fit.
The program featured: Lori B. Johnson is the founder of Your Best Image, Professional Image Development. Reach her at her website: www.yourbestimagepid.com
Sarah Venier is a personal image advisor and the resident personal shopper at Lord & Taylor in Burlington.
May 2008 - Government and Politics: Making an Impact
November 2007 - Highlight on Health
What are the symptoms and complications of diabetes? How is it diagnosed? What are the differences between type I and type II diabetes? What factors raise the risk for Asian Americans? How can you prevent diabetes and its complications? Our expert panel from the Joslin Diabetes Clinic spent an intense evening with AWC discussing diabetes, dyslipidemia, nutrition, and diabetic eye disease.
October 2007 - Afternoon Tea with MembersMembers networked and indulged in a divine serving of sandwiches, fruit, and pastries. Yum!
October 2007 - "DOLLARS & SENSE: Increasing your Financial and Estate Planning IQ”
Dolores Kong of Winslow, Crocker & Evans & Ingrid Schroffner of Burns & Levinson provided key information on financial and estate planning and shared tips on protecting and distributing assets, ensuring care for family members while minimizing taxes in the process. The event was sponsored by Citizens Bank and Burns & Levinson, LLP.
For our first members only event, a group of AWC members met at the Inn at Harvard for Sunday tea.
March 2007 - "THE EXPERTS SPEAK OUT ON PUBLIC SPEAKING”
A panel of Asian American women -- all accomplished speakers -- shared their experiences and tips for becoming more confident and effective speakers. The panelists were Dr. Tasneem Chipty, Vice President at CRA International, Judy Shen-Filerman, and Vivian Tseng, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Welch's and Chief Legal Officer of Welch's parent, the National Grape Cooperative Association, Inc.
Sponsored by Citizen's Bank, the evening began and ended with opportunities to mix, mingle and make meaningful connections with a dynamic group of women with common interests and goals.
The inaugural event for Asian Women’s Connection (AWC) was held on November 30 at the Finale Restaurant in Harvard Square. It was an exciting launch to a dynamic organization that is dedicated to “empowering and inspiring Asian professional women.” More than 40 women from various backgrounds and industries made new connections amidst tables of decadent chocolate desserts, cakes, and pastries. Not only did the sugar levels give a boost of energy to women who are typically on the run, a dynamic performance by actresses Christina Chan and Judy Tso from Bobby Pins Up Your Nose brought a touch of humor and sensitivity to real-life stories of Asian women who struggle with their body image. Jean Russell, AWC’s co-founder and President, introduced the board and encouraged guests to sign up for membership. The evening concluded with a facilitated networking exercise that benefited even the savviest of relationship builders.
For more info on Bobby Pins, visit www.bobbypins.org