CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER The Fresno Women’s Network was founded in 1987, as a way for women to support each other in business, personal, and

professional growth. Members are encouraged to build relationships, mentor one another, and give back to the community.

2010 Scholarship Awards Presentation This month our guest speaker is Dr. Shirley Bruegman

”The older I get, the more I have come to realize

that we are the ones in control of our lives. We

make choices every single day--some are small

and some are big. Should I have toast or cereal

for breakfast? Should I reject chemotherapy to

treat my cancer and instead elect to do

radiation? How we make choices is contingent,

to a large degree, on our outlook about life.

Everyone has hurdles to jump as they embark on

this journey. Although sometimes painful, I

believe it is by overcoming obstacles that we

become confident in trusting ourselves and the

choices we make." Dr. Shirley Bruegman

Our special guest speaker will be Dr. Shirley Bruegman. Dr. Bruegman is,

and has always been, an educator. She has been a teacher and an

administrator at the K-12, adult, community college and university levels. Dr.

Bruegman formerly served as the Vice Chancellor of the State Center

Community College District. She is currently the Director of the Community

College Faculty Preparation certificate program at California State

University, Fresno. In addition, Dr. Bruegman directs the Osher Lifelong

Learning Institute, an educational program for adults aged 50 and above at

Fresno State. Please join us as Dr. Bruegman shares her insights to education,

overcoming obstacles, and positive thinking.

In addition to our speaker, this month the Fresno Women’s Network will

have the pleasure of awarding scholarships to hard-working, determined, and

deserving candidates who truly exhibit the mission of the Network. You will

be able to meet and hear the stories of a group of women with a passion to

make a difference in their lives and the lives of others. This is your chance to

witness firsthand how your raffle donations and ticket purchases, coupled

with the year long efforts of the Network and Scholarship Committee,

provide women with the means to improve themselves and our community

through our scholarship program. Be ready to be inspired! Join us on

Tuesday, June 8th for this timely luncheon filled with networking, inspiration

and hope for the future.

June Luncheon Sponsor:

Western Pistachio Association (see page 3)

http://www.fresnowomensnetwork.org VOL. XXIV / JUNE 2010

CALENDAR

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Luncheon: Annual Scholarship Awards Presentation

Speaker: Dr. Shirley Bruegman

Luncheon Sponsor: Western Pistachio Association

Location: Diana Court Ballroom - 5351 N. Diana (East of

Blackstone, off Barstow) Community Connection: Valley Animal Center

Needs: Dog and Cat toys, Heavy duty garbage bags (33 gal), Bleach

(non-ultra), Canned wet dog/cat food, Laundry detergent, Paper

towels.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Mentoring Meeting: Non-Profits & Mentoring, continued.

Location: Perfect Balance Yoga – 5091 N. Fresno (NW corner of Fresno & First)

RSVP: Joanne Bazarian (559) 222-6212

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2010 Time: 7:05 pm --

FWN Fundraiser: Ladies Night out at the Grizzlies

Click here to order your tickets.

TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2010 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30 pm

Membership Mixer hosted byHoliday Inn Downtown

Location: 1055 Van Ness Avenue (Near Van Ness and Tulare)

RESERVATIONS & PAYMENT

Payment for June 8 Luncheon-Due June 3

$16 for current members & their first time guests

$20 for non-members

with late fee of $3 after June 3, (if seating is available)

Payments received date of luncheon, add $5 each, (if seating is available)

Register on-line with credit card:

http://www.fresnowomensnetwork.org/

or call to make your reservation, and mail check to:

Fresno Women’s Network

1303 E. Herndon Ave. Mail Stop 55 / Fresno, CA 93720

Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted for all Network events.

For additional information, please contact the Network Office at:

(559) 450-2102 FAX: (559) 450-2041

Clip out “Calendar” and place in your Daytimer or on your fridge.

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Member Highlight from our April Luncheon

Alicia Keene, Grace Gardens Senior Care Community

Grace Gardens is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. Grace

Gardens has four acres of flowers and vegetable gardens, lawn,

gazebos, old time porches and patios with numerous pets for

company. Facility and grounds are open for family participation and

enjoyment with a loved one for birthdays, anniversaries, picnics or

any other function the family may enjoy.

Grace Gardens encourages any family member who is responsible

for the placement of a loved one to visit Grace Gardens, have lunch

with us and see for yourself the quality of care provided to our

residents. Visit us today at 10775 East Tulare Avenue Sanger Ca. Grace

School may be out, but the Fresno Women’s Network is hard at

work, paving the way for tomorrow’s graduates. June is the month

when we honor those chosen to receive scholarships from our

organization. The generous donations of raffle prizes and ticket

purchases at our luncheons are turned in to scholarships for

deserving women.. So a big 'Thank You' to all who support our

scholarship raffle." We also have money donated by the Susan

Melkonian Scholarship Fund for another scholarship. Susan was a

member who believed in our organization so much that she

provided for the Network in her will.. The Network Board

appreciates Susan’s forethought as do the recipients each year of

her scholarship. An additional thank you to the Scholarship

Committee for meeting with the applicants and making the decision

for the final recipients. These women’s lives will be changed

because of all of our efforts.

I am sorry to miss this event, but I will be continuing my education

by touring Germany the first two weeks of June. I will be thinking

of you knowing that the event will be in good hands with Cyndy

Trent, Scholarship Chair.

How has your Networking been coming along at the luncheons?

Last month, I looked around and saw a buzz of networking which is

what we want you to do. We have tried to keep our announcements

at a minimum so that you have more time to do so. Please be sure

to watch the Power Point so that you have the very latest in news.

Remember if you need any services check the Fresno Women’s

Network Directory or Website first before looking elsewhere!

Use FWN First,

Karen Bowser

Community Connection Partner Valley Animal Center SUBMITTED BY: Katie Dubbels

The Valley Animal Center is dedicated to controlling the pet population

through education and spaying and neutering, not euthanasia. We

believe that animals, as living creatures, deserve to be protected,

respected, and given every consideration morally and ethically. Our

mission is to assist with and provide for the health and welfare of

animals that have been injured, to promote the bond between animals

and people, and to instill an appreciation and respect for all living

creatures with whom we share this earth.

Needs: Dog and Cat toys, Heavy duty garbage bags (33 gal), Bleach (non-

ultra), Canned wet dog/cat food, Laundry detergent, Paper towels.

Read more about Valley Animal Center on the

Community Connection page of our website.

President’s Message Karen Bowser

Creative Memories Consultant

“Mangiare Italiano” Wrap Up SUBMITTED BY: Nykole Hibbs

Thank you to everyone that attended our SOLD OUT Mangiare

Italiano Dinner & Silent Auction on May 13th. It was a wonderful

evening and we hope you had a great time.

The silent auction was amazing and we appreciate all the

wonderful donations. Thank you to our donors as well as all of our

volunteers!

Special thanks to Milla Vineyards for providing us with such a

wonderful location and delicious food, and the West Fresno Boys

and Girls Club for serving us. GRAZIE!

Mangiare Italiano Committee: Keiko Hatakeda, Terri Downs, Judy Wood, Candi Martin, Karen

Bowser, Karen Sorensen, Caroline Wade, Jennie Guadagno, Debbie Milla

June 16th Mentoring Meeting SUBMITTED BY: Joanne Bazarian

June’s mentoring meeting will feature Terry Elrod from Sisterhood

of Survivors who will talk to us about Non-Profits and mentoring.

Topics include: how the two are related, how non-profits benefit

from mentors and vice versa, and why this is so important to a non-

profit's success

With Gratitude SUBMITTED BY: London Chong-Newcomb

Fresno Women’s Network would like to thank New York Life for

generously providing the facility for our April New Member

Orientation. We had a great time involving new members in the

networking activity to learn a little more about one another. Due to

your support, we were able to welcome new members to our

fantastic organization with recommendations on how to ―join in‖.

Special thanks to those individuals who donated raffle prizes for the

event. Sandra Rodriguez Lucero, Avon

Edwina Chong, Nurse Consultants

Linda Lu, New York Life

Annette Perez, Ava Marie’s Boutique

Pamela Alexander, P.J. Alexander Ltd.

Please patronize these gracious establishments and individuals as

they generously supported our event. Thank you for supporting the

Membership Committee!

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Mary Clark PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

A-Plus In Home Care & Senior Placements

www.a-plusinhomecare.com Referred by Jennifer Wojtas

Cyndee Ecker CONSULTANT

Tish Ganne-Davis VICE PRESIDENT

Auspice Home Care Solutions

www.auspicehomecare.com

Betty Garcia

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Cookie Lee Jewelry

www.cookielee.biz/almacolado

Terri Gomez

OFFICE MANAGER Right At Home In Home Care & Assistance

Referred by Renee Rager

Heidi Hickman

RECRUITER

Spherion Staffing Spherion Staffing Services

Referred by Glenna Gates

Monika Joshi, RN

CAS (CLINICAL AYURVEDA SPECIALIST)

Ayurveda Insight.com www.ayurvedainsight.com

Referred by Joanne Bazarian

Lauralee McGlynn

OWNER

Massage Envy

Selena Mitchell Quan, LAC

LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST Lotus Medicine

www.lotuschinesemedicine.com Referred by Joanne Bazarian

Michele Peterson

VICE PRESIDENT

Mini Mops, Inc. www.mini-mops.com

Sharon Scott DESIGNER

Esquared Design

www.esquareddesign.net

Jason Smith

DISTRICT SALES MANAGER Valley Yellow Pages

www.myyp.com

Referred by Kitty McManus

Sue Stone MD

PHYSICIAN Holistic & Integrative Family Medicine

www.docsue.com Referred by Joanne Bazarian

For complete information, log on to our online Membership Directory. Contact the Network Office if you have forgotten your username and/or password.

2010 Board of Directors Executive Committee

President – Karen Bowser, Creative Memories

First Vice President – Jennie Guadagno, Dumont Printing

Second Vice President – Katie Dubbels, Bank of the West

Secretary – Kitty McManus, Jack Nadel International

Treasurer – Jamie Eropkin, Finch Ocheltree Rowland &

Shoopman, LLP

Parliamentarian – Gail Parvanian, Rabobank

Past President – Carole Laval, Laval & Associates

Committee Chairs

Board Development – Carole Laval, Laval & Associates

Community Connection – Katie Dubbels, Bank of the West

Directory – Amber Catanzarite, Holiday Inn

Fund Development – Jennie Guadagno, Dumont Printing

Membership – London Chong-Newcomb, Nurse Consultants

Newsletter – Katrina S. Tonkogolosuk, Professional Print &

Mail

Programs – Jayne McCallister, London Properties

Public Relations – Brittnee Maxfield, Valley Animal Center

Scholarship – Cyndy Trent, Division of Continuing & Global

Education, CSUF

Special Events – Nykole Hibbs, Dinner MyWay

Website – Suzanne Moles, Wattleweb Global Solutions

Saint Agnes Liaison – Jaime Huss, Saint Agnes Medical

Center

Legal – Linda K. Durost, Linda K. Durost, Inc.

Member at Large – Divonna Swan, Farmers Insurance

Member at Large – Joan Meyers, Guarantee Real Estate

Member at Large – Penny Childers, Chapel of Grace

“On the Move” Have you changed jobs? Been promoted? Won an award?

Submit your information to the Network Office, so we can publish your news in a future issue. (40 words or less please)

―My name is Ronda Good and recently I have changed jobs. I was working for

Pacific Shore Properties as a Realtor. The first of the year, the office closed. Ended

up at Guarantee Real Estate. Love it there.‖

“Transitions” Did you get married? Have a baby? Another life event you would

like to share with the membership?

Submit your information to the Network Office, so we can publish your news in a future issue. (40 words or less please)

Welcome Aboard New Members! We would all like to extend the warmest of welcomes to the following new members

June Luncheon Sponsor: Western Pistachio Association

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Providing Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth

Newsletter Editor: Katrina Tonkogolosuk, Professional Print & Mail / Contributor: Jennifer Wojtas, Orchard Park Assisted Living Production: Karen Sorensen, Mary Kay Cosmetics

The Fresno Women’s Network disclaims any liability for loss or personal injury, which might occur during the course of tours, trips, luncheons, dinners, or other events. All tours, trips, luncheons, dinners, or other events arranged by the organization are for the convenience and pleasure of the members and their guests who desire to participate. The organization does not assume

responsibility for the well being or safety of the participants or passengers or their property in any matter pertaining to said trips, luncheons, dinners, or other events.

Newsletter Fund Help support your newsletter! Find out how by downloading the Newsletter Fund Agreement.

Partners in Education Your name could be here!

Patrons Saint Agnes Medical Center

Benefactors Your name could be here!

Advocates

Leslie H. Kos CPA

Hill, Renaut, Homen & Hughes

Kitty McManus

Jack Nadel International

Sue McCombs McCombs & Associates

Lisa Marsella Purtell

Morgan Stanley

Raffle Donors To donate an item at an upcoming

luncheon, please contact Dianna Short at short_dianna@yahoo.com

April 2010 Raffle Donors:

Lynne Brownell, Vivande Med Spa

Karen Sorensen –Mary Kay Cosmetics

Nykole Hibbs - Dinner MyWay/Clovis

Karen Bowser - Creative Memories

Judy Norton—USANA Health Science

Carolyn Pierce - facelogic

Rebecca Ault—Silpada Designs

Cindy Lea Sambueso—Healthy Touch for Animals

Erika Altaffer—Massage Therapist

Caroline Wade—Carolilne’s Creations

Kitty McManus - Jack Nadel International

Faye Saxton—Choice Massage Network

Stephanie Hausladen—Heald College

Linda Dippel—United Way of Fresno

Matthew Norton—Norton Chiropractic

Monthly Buddies The Buddy Bag program welcomes our new guests and

demonstrates the diversity of the businesses and services we

represent. It also provides an excellent opportunity to

showcase your business.

NOTE: Please drop off your Buddy Bag contributions at

Guarantee Real Estate, Palm & Shaw, or bring them to the

next luncheon. For more information, call Joan Meyers at

284-4854.

April 2010 – Buddy Bag Donors:

Jack Nadel International, Kitty McManus

North American Title, Michelle Byrnes Bryant & Susan Noel

Treva Diane Lee, DDS

Aerotek, Mary Anderson

Creative Memories, Karen Bowser, Consultant

Valley Healthcare Center

Farmers Insurance, Divonna Swan

Professional Print and Mail, Inc., Katrina

Tonkogolosuk

London Properties, Jayne McAllister

THURSDAY, JUNE 17th Ladies Night Out at the Ballpark Come spend the evening with the Fresno Grizzlies and your

friends at the Fresno Women’s Network. This is a fund raising

effort for the Network so please help us hit a Grand Slam by

purchasing your tickets in advance. Click here to order your

tickets through our website, or download the order form, and

mail it to the Network office with a check. Tickets must be

ordered by June 7th

, and you can pick them up at the

June 8th

luncheon. (If you prefer, we will mail them to

you.)

This can be a great event for you to step up to the plate and bring

out family, friends, or your hard working staff. Thank you in

advance for all your support and let’s play ball!!

SUMMER MEMBERSHIP MIXER

Tuesday, June 29th 5:30PM – 7:30PM

Location: Holiday Inn Downtown 1055 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA 93721 (Near Van Ness and Tulare) Free to Network Members & Their Guests

Raffle Prizes!

Enjoy the casual networking atmosphere

Complimentary Beverages & Hors D’oeuvres

Presents

“Summer Membership Mixer”

Tuesday June 29, 2010 5:30PM – 7:30PM

at:

Holiday Inn Downtown 1055 Van Ness Avenue

Fresno, CA 93721 (Near Van Ness and Tulare)

Sponsored by:

HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN

Enjoy the casual networking atmosphere Complimentary Beverages & Hors D’oeuvres

Free to Network Members & Their Guests Raffle Prizes!

Fresno Women’s Network MAILING ADDRESS: 1303 E. HERNDON AVE., MAIL STOP 55 FRESNO, CA 93720-3309

PHONE: 559-450-2102 FAX 559-450-2041 http://www.fresnowomensnetwork.org email: office@fresnowomensnetwork.org