FWA Connections
June 2009  
EVENT CALENDAR
MESSAGE TO MEMBERS
Message from the President
About Our Members
FEATURED ARTICLES
Annual Meeting to be held June 30
FWA Annual Dues 2009-2010
FWA’s Microfinance Initiative
FWA’s Membership in ION – A Progress Report from its Annual Meeting
The Indian Opportunity: A Tiger Tale without Travel
Graduating High School Mentees Shine
NEW YORK EVENTS
6/1 The 9th Annual Executive Coaching Summit Coach Yourself To Success
6/4 Emerging Markets: Bright Spots and Challenges
6/8 Peer Advisory Circles: Surround Yourself with the Best Advice, Support, and Network
6/9 Transition Tuesday
6/10 Managing Transitions: A Values Based Approach that Produces Extraordinary Results
6/18 Enjoying Collaborative Competition™: Strategy for Women in Highly Competitive Fields
6/24 Pricing in the New Economy - Structuring Fees & Terms that Work for You
NEW JERSEY EVENTS
6/2 FWA NJ - FAS 157 Fair Value Measurements - Update and Impact
6/22 FWA NJ: Networking in Action: Success Stories and Strategies
PAST EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
FWA is Much Appreciated by Memorial Sloan Kettering
Financial Backpack – Spring Financial Literacy Highlights
Mentoring Program Hunts for Wildlife at the Bronx Zoo
Buying a Business: New Opportunities in Today’s Environment
More Topics
TouchPoints
Annual Meeting to be held June 30
Watch your in-box for Election Materials and Proxy
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FWA Annual Dues 2009-2010
It’s almost that time of year again!  Our annual dues renewal period will be available starting early this month.  And again you can conveniently pay your 2009-10 FWA membership dues online.
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FWA’s Microfinance Initiative

Your Chance to Support the 2008-09

FWA Lenore Albom Microfinance Initiative:
Executive Leadership Training for Women
 Microfinance Leaders Worldwide


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FWA’s Membership in ION – A Progress Report from its Annual Meeting

As a member of the InterOrganization Network (ION), the FWA is expanding its efforts to help women achieve senior business and board positions. ION, composed of twelve prestigious regional women’s organizations across the United States, advocates for the ascension of women to executive suite and board of director positions.

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The Indian Opportunity: A Tiger Tale without Travel
Our outstanding full day conference allowed us access to individuals who provided key insights with on the ground experiences in areas of  business, government affairs, social as well as environmental impacts of this fast growing economic leader.  All without jetlag!
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Graduating High School Mentees Shine
The Mentoring Committee is proud and happy to share great news about the success of our graduating Murry Bergtraum HS mentees.
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COMING EVENTS — NEW YORK
6/1 The 9th Annual Executive Coaching Summit Coach Yourself To Success
Join us for our signature event where you can choose between nationally recognized executive coaches who know well what it takes to succeed.
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6/4 Emerging Markets: Bright Spots and Challenges
Come hear insights on emerging markets focused on sovereign and corporate risk by a distiguished panel of experts.
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6/8 Peer Advisory Circles: Surround Yourself with the Best Advice, Support, and Network
An exclusive members only reception for those who want to work with other FWA members to form their own peer advisory circles.  This is a unique opportunity to join other members, learn more about peer advisory circles, and start the process to get a circle up and going.
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6/9 Transition Tuesday
Art of the Interview: Developing a Persuasive Personal Presentation
Come to this dynamic, pratical and participatory program, led by Raleigh Mayer, an executive image management advisor and coach.  Address major interview issues and concerns and leave with sophisticated business behaviors and critical communication techniques that will upgrade your performance, enhance your reputation, and build your confidence.

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6/10 Managing Transitions: A Values Based Approach that Produces Extraordinary Results
When it comes to making transitions, we are faced with choices.  Manage the transition proactively and experience success?  Let the transition happen and deal with the consequences?  Which choice do you want to make?  Dr. Jennifer Goldman, founder of the Alignment Strategies Group, will give you a framework for making choices.
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6/18 Enjoying Collaborative Competition™: Strategy for Women in Highly Competitive Fields

In this event expeience highly interactive exercises and empowering discussion to ensure success for women working in competitive professions.
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6/24 Pricing in the New Economy - Structuring Fees & Terms that Work for You
For many business owners and consultants, our fees and terms can be a moving target… a condition exacerbated by a difficult economic environment. In this informal, interactive session, Sue Yellin, principal of Sue Yellin Coaching and Training, will discuss the "pivot points" that impact our pricing strength.
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COMING EVENTS — NEW JERSEY
6/2 FWA NJ - FAS 157 Fair Value Measurements - Update and Impact
The FWA in New Jersey proudly presents Colleen Cunningham, Managing Director of the Accounting and Finance Practice at Resources Global Professionals who will speak on FAS 157 Fair Value Measurements- Update and Impact. 
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6/22 FWA NJ: Networking in Action: Success Stories and Strategies
Join us for a luncheon and panel discussion focused on successful networking strategies. Our group of panelists will share a few of their own networking success stories and what leading practices they have followed to further their careers.
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PAST EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
FWA is Much Appreciated by Memorial Sloan Kettering
We recently received a warm thank you note for our annual flower donation.
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Financial Backpack – Spring Financial Literacy Highlights
View highlights from the spring financial literacy sessions for high school students held at the New York Public Library – Science, Industry, and Business Library (SIBL) on May 9th.
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Mentoring Program Hunts for Wildlife at the Bronx Zoo
Lions and Tigers and Bears- oh my!  Mentors and Mentees from Murry Bergtraum High School and Baruch College explored the wilds of the Bronx Zoo at the Scavenger Hunt sponsored by the Mentoring Committee on May 5, 2009.
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Buying a Business: New Opportunities in Today’s Environment
FWA members and guests were treated to a lively and informative conversation that provided insight into how acquiring a small or mid-sized business can jump-start an entrepreneurial career, or increase the revenue and profits of an existing business.
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Message from the President
Pursuing the primary goal of my presidential year -- to develop and showcase “talent from within” has renewed my appreciation for the depth and breadth of FWA talent.
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THE FWA 100 © REPORT
TouchPoints
Touchpoints is a personal voice to express how the FWA transforms our lives by connecting us with a network of extraordinary professionals and enduring friends. This month Jyoti Bhagavan writes about her FWA experience.
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About Our Members
In addition to awards and good news about our members, this month we report some sad news about Joan Sabella.
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2008-09 FWA Leadership
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