May 2023-In the Loop with CVWBN - Mocktails, Cheese and Chocolate, Oh My. . .
We have a full evening of activity planned for May!
Our event will feature the exciting updates and opportunities presented at our CVWBN Annual General Meeting 2023. We've also planned a chance to relax and explore our creative sides with a Zentangle art experience while sharing mocktails, cheese, and chocolate (along with our regular snack buffet).
Don't have time to read it all now but are curious about something in particular?
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May Meeting Ticket Information
Join us for this month's exciting event!
Tickets are on sale now until Sunday, May 7th at midnight.
Location:
Elks Hall (map)
President's Message
Wow, has this WBN year gone fast!!
Here we are at the end of April and the May meeting will be our AGM. We promise to keep the business stuff light while we also have our Board of Director Elections!!
There is still time to add your name to the Nominee List and we are excited to see who will be our New Board Members! I would like to take this moment to say a huge THANK YOU to the board members for this past WBN year! Your hard work and dedication has helped this year run smoothly and I am sure I speak for all the members that it has been very much appreciated!!
To make sure we have a little bit of fun at the AGM we do have a creative program planned with Nancy Dawes who will be sharing with us the art of Zentangle!
Remember the DEADLINE of April 29th for your Minerva Nominations as well to apply for the WBN Bursary. See you at the May Meeting!
-Bobbie Norton
Zentangle with Nancy Dawes of I Teach Tangling
What is Zentangle? It's an abstract drawing created using repetitive patterns. The process increases focus and creativity. It provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being.
Nancy Dawes
Instructor for Zentangle drawing, eco-printing, Celtic Knot drawing, book making, and mixed media classes.
As a long-time crafter, bookmaker, artist, CZT and instructor, I enjoy designing classes to help you along your art journey. My classes in Courtenay, on Zoom, and around
North America (RMZR, Tangle Island and TangleU) include Zentangle drawing, eco-
printing, book making, Celtic Knot drawing, and various mixed media techniques.
Come and try your hand at this wonderfully fulfilling, relaxing and delightfully fun art experience.
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Our Blog has a New Name!
Congratulations to Kayleigh Janssen of Prismatic Creative Co for the winning entry of "In the Loop with CVWBN". We think that this name sums up well our goal of keeping our followers informed of what's happening with the CVWBN each month.
Kayleigh received a $50 gift certificate to spend at the Spring Fundraiser Auction.
Drumroll please. . . .
The BOOST Spring Auction Fundraiser raised a total of:
$4,425.00
We are delighted to be able to support this amazing organization with 100% of the proceeds!
Thanks to all of you who donated items and joined in the bidding. It was so much fun and was a huge success!
If you've been wishing ...
to be a part of our local Women's Business Network board of directors, now's your chance! During our May meeting, we will be voting on our new team for the 2023/24 year!
We are looking for people who would like to be more involved in our group and are looking to share their talents as part of the Comox Valley WBN Board.
President
Blog Director
Secretary
Programs Manager
Facilities Director
Treasurer
Social Media Director
Website Director
Membership Director
Spotlight Speaker Director
Contact us if you want a little more info about the scope of these positions or if you are ready to let your name stand as a nominee!
There's still time to apply for the WBN Bursary- Deadline is April 30th.
The WBN membership offers a bursary valued up to $500 each year. This bursary is offered to encourage and support any CVWBN member who wishes to enhance their current skills and assist in their professional development.
The course must be from an accredited institution, professionally recognized group or association. The member must not have been awarded the bursary in the past two years or at the Board’s discretion.
To apply, please fill out the Application Form.
See you in a few weeks at our May Mocktails, Cheese and Chocolate event!