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Save the date! International Women's Day
TUESDAY 8 MARCH 2016
6.45AM - 8.30AM
Panthers
Port Macquarie
This International Women's Day help us celebrate the social, economic,
cultural and political achievements of women who have encouraged effective action in gender parity.
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Professional
Development Launch
THURSDAY
31 MARCH 2016
6.45AM - 8.30AM
TAFE Graduates Restaurant
An expert panel of women leaders will share what they do to prepare themselves for greater leadership,
how they overcome challenges and what makes them today's great leaders.
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here for more information.
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Sponsor Spotlight
We are very grateful for our sponsors throughout the year. Their
support allows us to provide quality events at a minimal cost to our members and guests.
Launched in 2005, Focus is a well established monthly publication which embraces the local community
and connects with its loyal readership with its beautifully designed coffee table style format. Focus
is a free publication with must read content, and a preview into the many great events and programs that
it supports in the local area. Combining in-depth interviews with locals and visiting identities as well
as a unique medium for advertisers to carry their message. Focus is the publication of choice for local
businesses wanting to reach their target market. The highlights of each edition include dining and entertainment,
fashion, art, health, education, business, home design and growing property section.
Focus
is the 2016 Media Sponsor and Platinum International Women's Day Hastings Heroines sponsor.
Visit www.focusmag.com.au
YOUR FUTURE, OUR FOCUS
A woman's relationship with money
is driven by her personal life experiences. We're so busy looking after our business, family and friends,
we often neglect to look after our own financial future.
Will you have enough super? Are you
financially independent? Parents moving into aged care? There are so many questions, options and regulations
it can seem overwhelming.
Ursula Boorman is a long-time HBWN member. As principal for Direct Advisers
she is passionate about educating and empowering women in business to help them achieve their financial
and lifestyle goals.
As a Certified Financial Planner, Ursula can help you improve your quality
of life, plan for retirement, protect your wealth and your family's future, and build strong financial
foundations.
Direct Advisers is an independently owned financial planning practice, founded in Port
Macquarie in 1986. They are experts in retirement strategies, superannuation and SMSF, investment portfolio
management, and personal insurance for business people.
The best time to plan for your future is
today. Call 6583 7588.
Visit www.directadvisers.com
There are sponsorship opportunities still available for 2016. For more information go to www.hbwn.com.au/sponsors
or to request a sponsorship program, please contact Kylie Jones, HBWN Sponsorship Coordinator on kylie.jones20@bigpond.com.
Welcome Alicia Fox - HBWN Photographer 2016
Alica Fox, with Alicia Fox Photography, travels the world taking photos. We are lucky to have her
capture our events in 2016.
Lost Property
A purple cardigan was left behind at our January event. If you are the
owner or know who it might be, please contact Jody Carey at hbwncommunications@gmail.com. What is an
Event Poppy?
Ever felt like a shag
on a rock at a networking event? It's not a great feeling but we've all been there.
The Event
Poppy initiative has been introduced at all HBWN events to avoid this situation and promote inclusiveness
for all of our members. New members and guests are introduced to our Event Poppies as a friendly transition
to meeting and networking with other members, without the awkwardness!
You can identify our Event
Poppies by their pink lanyards and a welcoming smile.
Interested in being an Event Poppy?
We
encourage members and guests to tick the Event Poppy box when registering for your next event
It
is a fabulous way to meet new people and help others feel welcome to the network.
For more
info email Mel Haverfield, Membership
Coordinator
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Hello Friend,
Welcome
to our first newsletter of 2016. The year has started with great promise for many businesses in the region,
giving us plenty of confidence and motivation for a prosperous 2016. See our Member Brag below for an
update on members who have started the year with distinction.
As promised in our last newsletter,
the 2016 HBWN Committee have been enthusiastically preparing for a busy year of empowering, encouraging
and educating businesswomen in the Hastings region. Our Calendar of Events for the first half of 2016,
launched with much enthusiasm in January.
Member Survey
In our member
survey, completed at the end of last year, most members nominated the reason for joining the network was:
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To be part of the local business community.
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To receive support from like-minded
businesswomen.
While our members are overwhelmingly satisfied with what the network
has to offer, time for events is in short supply. Members want to maximise contact with the network by
having more opportunity to self promote and network at events. The primary aim of the Committee in the
coming year will be to deliver on these desires.
Hastings Heroines International Women's
Day
An important event every March is International Women's Day. This year the global theme
is "Pledge for Parity" which challenges us all to look for ways to keep boosting the focus on equality.
The HBWN, in partnership with Leslie Williams MP, has presented the Hastings Heroines in conjunction with
International Women's Day for the past four years.This year these important awards will be held as a
breakfast on Tuesday 8th March. At the breakfast, we will announce the 2016 Hastings Heroines finalists
and formally acknowledge their contribution to our local community in pursuing parity for women.
Please join us while we recognise these deserving ladies and raise funds for Port Macquarie Hastings
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Service. Buy your Raffle tickets from Snap Port Macquarie or on
the website. All genders and ages are welcome to attend and declare their pledge for parity.
I look forward to catching up with you all at the event.
Kind regards
Karen Archer
President
HBWN Committee
Event Wrap
Calendar Launch
What a fantastic evening we had at our first event of
2016! The rain stopped just in time and the beautiful summer sun displayed a lovely sunset. Over 60 members
and guests created a lively night as we reconnected with old friends and met new.
The calendar
is set for the first half of 2016. We are thrilled to offer more networking events and professional development
programs.
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March - International Women's Day Hasting's Heroines Breakfast
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March - Professional Development Program Launch
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April - Speed Networking
(back by popular demand)
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May - Marketing Workshop "Making Your Marketing Personable"
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June - Calendar Release for the second half of 2016
For more information
and to register go www.hbwn.com.au/events
Thank you Oxley Insurance Brokers for sponsoring the night.
Thank you to new member Rebecca
Rowsthorne, owner of Port Venture Cruises, for hosting the event and for your attention to detail and
hospitality.
Christmas Party - Tall Poppy Inductees
During our Christmas party, Robyn Flanagan, proprietor of Wauchope Travel, and Loris
Hendy, solicitor with Priest Legal, received the respected "Tall Poppy" award.
Robyn Flanagan was
the first recognised financial member of the network upon inception 16 years ago and has been a member
consistently throughout that period. She has volunteered many hours and supported other up-and-coming
business women as a mentor. Most recently, Robyn was a mentor in the 2015 HBWN Mentoring Program.
Loris Hendy served
on the HBWN committee for over five years. She has been an enormous advocate for the Network and provided
a high level of support over many years.
The Tall Poppy award is a great honour for local
women who have made a significant contribution to the HBWN and its members. These women are the reason
HBWN is a highly respected organisation for women in the Hasting's area.
Tall Poppy's
are invaluable to HBWN as they support the committee and members to assure future success. We are deeply
grateful for their passion and dedication.
Monthly Coffee Catch Up
A fantastic start to the year with our first Coffee Catch Up on 2nd February. New, existing and
guest members enjoyed learning more about each other over a complimentary coffee and vibrant conversation!
Please join us at the next Coffee Catch Up on 23rd of February.
Last Tuesday of every
month 10am @ Aqua Lounge Westport Club!
Lauren Hawkes, Kylie Mitchell, Mel Haverfield, Renae Tate, Tracie
Sanim, Kristy Judge
Hastings Education
Fund
 The HBWN supports the Hastings Education Fund (HEF) as a gold sponsor
with an annual contribution. The money HEF receives from local organisations like ours helps students
further their education.
HEF grants are based on financial need helping over 220 students continue
their tertiary education. The money provides opportunities which these future leaders would otherwise
not have access to.
Together, the Hastings business community has raised $100,000 for HEF since
2011.
Karen Archer and Mel Haverfield with HEF recipient, Bronwyn Hill, at the HEF party
in December.
New Members
A warm welcome to our new members. We look forward to getting to know
you!
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Rebecca Hickey - Holiday Coast Credit Union (Corporate)
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Rachael O'Neill - Holiday Coast Credit Union (Corporate)
#Memberbrag
 Karol O'Brien, is one of four finalists
in the NSW Regional Woman of the Year Award. Karol is the General Manager of the Willing and Able
Foundation in Port Macquarie and has worked with people with disability for more than 15 years.
The Women of the Year Awards honour women with inspirational stories who show dedication and
extraodinary achievement. Karol was nominated and awarded finalist from a field of 250 women. Thank you
Karol for your hard work in our community. We are proud of you!
Voting is open to the public
so please vote. Help us support a fanstasic HBWN member and an outstanding woman in our community!
Karol O'Brien- Willing
& Able Foundation
Click
here to vote.
Click on Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year.
Voting ends 28th February
Congratulations to HBWN member, Trish
Denny, and her husband Chris for their national award at the annual Australian Tourism Awards.
Trish and Chris own The Observatory Hotel which took
the top award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism. They also won the silver award for Deluxe Accommodation
for the second year in a row.
Thank you Trish and Chris for representing our region and for
your constant support of the HBWN. We are thrilled that you received this prestigious award for your outstanding
hotel.
Trish and Chris Denny
Owners of Observatory Hotel
Do you know a member who has received an award, been recognised
or has made you a happy customer? Please share so we can promote our acomplishments with all our members.
Send any tips or stories to Jody Carey at hbwncommunications@gmail.com.
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