 UP CLOSE WITH MAYOR GREGOR ROBERTSON
On Thursday, March 12, 2009, The Board’s Special Speaker Program will feature Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson. Immediately following the luncheon presentation, there will be an exclusive WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE® roundtable with Mayor Robertson. Register now.
If you have attended previous WLC roundtables, you know this is a very unique opportunity to be part of a conversation with the Mayor. To participate in this 30-minute informal discussion, you must be a member of the WLC*, be registered for the event and RSVP to Nicole Charles at: ncharles@boardoftrade.com
*If you are a woman, and you are a cardholding member of The Vancouver Board of Trade, then you are automatically a member of the WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE®!
The WLC is open to women and men. If you are not yet a member, please contact Fiona Douglas-Crampton, Director of Membership Marketing at : fdc@boardoftrade.com for more details.
If someone asked you this question, what would you say? That’s what Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson asked 140 women (and four brave men) at their recent sold out WLC ALL ACCESS™ luncheon event at the Terminal City Club.
With many WLC Advisory Board members acting as table hosts, everyone shared a fear they had overcome with others at their table. Then Gayle and Judy had each table report their findings to the rest of the audience.
So what do women fear? There was fear of networking, speaking in public, of failure, of the dark, of having to give someone really honest feedback on a performance review and even a fear of cats! To overcome her claustrophobia, one woman took up scuba diving. Another said that when her fear feels like a rock in her stomach, she visualizes herself standing on that rock. Now that’s powerful thinking!
Probably one of the most moving moments was when one young woman spoke of how she confronted a difficult diagnosis of endometriosis and the fear that the disease would rob her of having children. She said her choice was to take control of her health and make diet and lifestyle changes. She shared how she fought back, regained her health and then announced to the group that she was now seven weeks pregnant.
The magic of these All Access sessions is that those who attend, because they are sharing more than just surface conversations, truly connect with one another. Gayle and Judy call it "peeling back the onion." There is a very special energy in the room after these events. See summary and photos.
 CELEBRATING WOMEN
International Women’s Week 2009 begins on Monday, March 2 and wraps up with International Women’s Day celebrations on Sunday, March 8. Canada's theme this year is Strong Leadership + Strong Women + Strong World = Equality.
The United Nations’ International Women's Day has been observed on March 8 since 1975. The theme for 2009 is: “Women and men united to end violence against women and girls.” To see what people are doing around the world go to: www.internationalwomensday.com
If your company is doing something special this year, send us an email at judy@workthepond.com. We’d love to share your story in our March newsletter.
 MEN WE LOVE: DR. OZ & REX
Who doesn’t love Dr. Oz? He is going to be speaking at The Power Within on March 6. Register now.
And then there is Rex Murphy! He is smart, funny and the most well-mannered man on radio, and he is the special guest speaker at the April 2 Governors' Banquet. If you have never attended the Board’s Governors' Banquet, you should consider putting a table together of friends or clients, or a combination of both. It is the signature business gala of the year. People hardly eat because everyone is up connecting with one and other. Talk about a permission to network event! The Governors' Banquet also has the best silent auction in town. Register now.
 DO YOU KNOW A WOMAN OF DISTINCTION?
All of us know amazing women whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to our community. Why not make this the year you nominate one of them for a YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Award? Or, perhaps you know a business or organization that support the wellness and diverse needs of its employees. The Awards honour them as well. Since this program’s inception in 1984, the YWCA Vancouver has honoured over 200 women and workplaces. Nominations are due by Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10 a.m. For a nomination package or further information, follow this link: www.ywcavan.org.
 WHAT A GIRL WANTS
That’s a loaded statement! Find out some of the fun answers at B.C.’s first ever What a Girl Wants fundraiser hosted by the Liver Foundation. Here’s a hint: this event is celebrating Women, Health and Handbags. The gala evening, featuring MC Keri Adams from CTV, will include a gourmet meal, live and silent auctions of designer and celebrity handbags. A great evening for a very worthwhile cause on Thursday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m. at The Vancouver Club. For tickets contact: 604-707-6430, emurgoci@liver.ca or go to: www.liver.ca
 NO MORE CHOCOLATE GUILT
With Valentine’s Day being this month, isn’t it good to know that eating a small amount of dark chocolate daily can be good for you? Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, a natural compound found in cocoa beans. Flavonoids act as an antioxidant, help relax blood pressure through the production of nitric oxide and balance certain hormones in the body. However, the more chocolate is processed, the fewer flavonoids it contains. That’s why milk chocolate, which is diluted with milk, has less flavonoids and white chocolate has none. If no-one gives you chocolates, send yourself a box.
 100 BEST BUSINESS BOOKS OF ALL TIME
Over 11,000 business books were published in the U.S. in 2007. Amazon.com has close to two million business books available on their site. So, how do you decide what to read? Well, Jack Covert and Todd Sattersten, who run 800-CEO-READ have made it easier for you. These two book experts make a living by reviewing and recommending books and have come up with their picks of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time: What They Say, Why They Matter, and How They Can Help You. The books are categorized into 12 areas including leadership, you, biographies, strategies, entrepreneurship and big ideas. To see the list of books go to: www.100bestbiz.com
 BUDGET SMART
It’s perfect synergy that BC Hydro’s Power Smart is sponsoring Dr. Peter Senge’s workshop, The Necessary Revolution at The Vancouver Board of Trade. Register now.
We all want to save money these days and if you haven’t spent any time on BC Hydro’s Power Smart web site, you are missing some easy ways to save money in your business and at home.
Why not invest some time on an incredibly useful website. You will be paid back. http://www.bchydro.com/guides_tips/
YOUR FEEDBACK
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Feb 26, 2009 
