In
this Issue:
Food for Thought
Steering Committee Coming Soon!
Event Highlights
May Event Reminders
Upcoming Events
The Virtual Office
Being Behind the Scenes
Food For Thought
When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength
in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether
I am afraid.
Audre Lorde, author
Steering Committee Coming Soon!
Announcing the NVAS Steering Committee! The Steering Committee will meet on a regular basis to go over the goals of the organization, brainstorm on ideas & events to bring to the organization, & help coordinate future events. If you are interested in participating in the Steering Committee, please notify us at committee@nvas.org. In order to participate, you must be a member of NVAS.
Event Highlights
The
Growth Guild
This month’s topic was “Being Behind the Scenes”, presented
by Theresa A. Martinez of ASAP Solutions. It was a nice, informal session in
a roundtable atmosphere. Everyone was able to provide comments, ask questions,
& give feedback as Theresa presented. See the article below for tips from
the speaker.
Once the topic concluded, we went over the NVAS survey that was sent out. We had a fantastic response to the survey, thank you to everyone who participated! We appreciate your input. Please keep an eye out for new features, events, & more.
If you were unable to attend the meeting, we hope to see you at the next one!
The
Gathering
This month’s mixer was held on April 24th at Aunt Chilada’s
at South Mountain. If you were able to attended, we thank you... we know how
difficult it was to find a parking space.
We had a special guest join us, Karen Niles, an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay. She gave out free samples to the ladies & gentlemen who attended. She also spoke to us about color cosmetics. If you would like more information on Karen, you can find it at http://www.karenniles.com.
If you weren't able to attend, we hope to see you in the future!
Some attendees enjoying networking, great food, & beverages!
Sponsored By:
ASAP Solutions
Business Services
"Creating Quality Solutions"
http://www.asap-solutions.com
info@asap-solutions.com
480-515-5055
May Event Reminders
The Growth Guild
Each meeting includes a speaker/facilitator
& a brainstorming roundtable session.
May 9th from 9:00 am - 11:00
am
"How to Use Custom Greeting
Cards to Market Your Business" presented by Cindy Fetters.
It will be held at 4130 E. Van Buren, Suite 150 (just south of Loop 202 &
west of 44th Street) in the small conference room at the ASBA office. You can
find out more information about our events on our calendar.
Please RSVP - theresa@nvas.org.
The Gathering
NVAS networking mixer
May 29th - Time & Location
to be determined.
Check our calendar
for updated information.
Don't forget we are looking for Hosts, Sponsors, Speakers, & Facilitators for events, if you or someone you know is interested, please contact us for more information.
Upcoming Events
Things to keep an eye out for…
The
Growth Guild
June 13th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
"Balancing Business/Family"
presented by Janet Drez of A Perfect Solution
4130 E. Van Buren, Suite 150 (just south of Loop 202 & west of 44th Street)
in the small conference room at the ASBA office. Please RSVP - theresa@nvas.org.
July 11th
from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
"Learning to Work Virtually"
presented by Katie Bivens of ASAP Solutions
4130 E. Van Buren, Suite 150 (just south of Loop 202 & west of 44th Street)
in the small conference room at the ASBA office. Please RSVP - theresa@nvas.org.
The Gathering
June 26th - Time & Location to be determined.
Check our calendar
for updated information.
The Virtual Office
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New Technology
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info@webworldwiz.com
480-515-2832
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Being
Behind the Scenes
The following is from The Growth Guild event held in the beginning
of April. We hope you find that it is valuable information.
Who are Virtual Assistants?
Be Professional
Be Personal
Networking & Referrals
Quality Characteristics
National
Virtual Assistants Society
info@nvas.org
480.515.5005
1.877.515.5055
fax: 480.515.1541