PSN Newsletter

January 2010

                                Angie Fairbanks, Action Coach

As Albert Schweitzer says, “Giving” is a virtue, means to bestow, especially officially, confer; to accord or tender to another, to entrust to another. This is the Law of all creation: Give and you shall receive. "Give and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." "Every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of Lights. You must give some time to your fellow men. Even if it's a little thing, do something for others - something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.

I personally wanted to thank all of you who gave a generous donation to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and the Salvation Army.  As a child of a single mother, I spent most holidays at the Salvation Army and it means the world to me to be amongst all of you.  With your help, we were able to donate 132 items of food and collected 31 toys.  I would also like to personally thank Molly Hutchinson for all she has done for me and for her assistance in making the holiday party a success.  I would also like to thank Valerie Hahn for making the boxes and Vickie DiMambro for taking the items to the designated locations.  All three of you gave numerous amounts of hours to PSN and it is much appreciated. 

The holidays are about giving and PSN made a lot of families very happy this holiday season.  Hats off to you all and I raise glass and say – HAPPY NEW YEAR and look forward to a spectacular 2010. Again, thank you ALL for your kind donations this holiday season.

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Sales Quote of the Month

“Rapport is defined with several words: relation, connection, accord, harmony, and agreement. Rapport is a subtle yet significant aspect of the connection process. If you find common interests with a prospective connection, you can establish a business friendship. People are more likely to buy from a friend than a salesman. What do you do to establish rapport? Are you sharp enough to find something in common besides business after you open the conversation?” – Jeffrey Gitomer

Member of the Month

 

Bobbi McKinnon

 

Bobbi is a new PSN Member.  She was introduced to PSN by Kellie VanDuzer and immediately decided to join.

 

A couple of years ago, Bobbi left Customer Service at Harrahs to work in Real Estate with Keller Williams Group One. Bobbi says she is a perfect fit for Real Estate.  She not only invests in Real Estate, she has experience in organization and property staging. She believes her customer service background sets her apart from other Agents.  Her experience in negotiating contracts helps her to help clients to get the home they want.

 

Bobbi sees Real Estate as a Customer Service business.  She loves meeting people and being able to offer them options to meet their needs. She finds it especially gratifying to help those with problems related to the housing market so they handle the situation and are able to get on with their lives.  

 

Bobbi has lived in Reno 4 years, is divorced and has two daughters, one a medical student at UNR and the other married to a soldier currently serving in Iraq. Her hobbies include hiking, her 2 huge dogs, playing tennis and volleyball and watching sports on TV. 

Member of the Month

 

Toni Quiruz

 

Meet Member of the Month Toni Quiruz of Digiprint.

 

Toni moved to Reno from Southern California in 1995 and is very happy to have done so.  She has 15 years experience in graphics and designs that she says sets her apart from all others who are printing services marketers.

 

Toni loves interacting with persons in the community and has served on local boards.  She is passionate about providing her customers the best price and highest quality products.  Her ideal clients are companies that are expanding, downsizing or just need new mailers and daily forms. Digiprint offers services no other printer offers; a full in-house mail house and the ability to personalize mailers in 5 places.  Be sure to ask Toni about the PSN member discount.  

 

Toni is married and has a daughter who is a junior at UNR.  She loves spending time with her family and all sports, both as a participant and as a spectator.

CELEBRATE

 

Eunice Hylin, PSN member reached her 40th year in banking . Her family hosted a
luncheon in her honor at Harrah's Steak House and her husband took her to
Kona, Hawaii for a 2 week vacation. Eunice started her career with the
original First National Bank with it's headquarters located at the building
which is now the home of the Reno-Sparks Chamber as well as the City of
Reno offices.

 

After 27 years, she decided to make a change to a smaller financial institution. She accepted a position as a Business Development Officer for Colonial Bank. She then left Colonial Bank 9 years ago, and accepted an offer from First National Bank as a Vice President and Private Banking Officer.

 

Eunice is a 4th generation native Nevadan, a native American, & has been very dedicated to her community. She served as the President of the Reno Downtown Kiwanis Club and was later honored as Distinguished Lt. Governor of Kiwanis International, Division 23. (Kiwanis Clubs of Northern Nevada). Eunice was the founder of the Kiwanis Club of South Meadows. Eunice serves as a school board trustee and board member for the Mountain View Montessori School. She served as the first CEO and President of the Northern Nevada American Lung Association and continues to serve on the Board of Directors. She also serves as a member of the audit committee for the American Lung Association for the southwest region of the
U.S. She was recognized by the Nevada Women's Fund in 2007 for her
outstanding and inspiring contributions to her workplace, community and
home.

 

Her memberships include PSN where she has been a member for 7 years
and served as treasurer for 2 years. She is also a member of eWomen
Networking ,served as a diplomat for the  Reno-Sparks Chamber. She was her
daughter's Girl Scout troop leader. She also served as a Key Club Advisor
for Bishop Manogue High School where her daughter was a student. She has
been married for 33 years to Carl Hylin, Attorney and Chief Deputy Public
Defender for Washoe County. She is also proud to be the mother of Jennifer
Hylin, who will be graduating from the Washington State School of
Veterinarian Medicine in May of 2010.

 

PSN donated Raffle Money to the following charities:

November – Northern Nevada Hopes $100

December – Washoe County District Courts CARE/SART Program - $100

ActionCOACH was ranked No. 1 in Entrepreneur’s 2010 Franchise 500 Business Coaching category, the company’s seventh consecutive year at No. 1.  To read the full article click here.  http://www.actioncoachcalteam.com/index.php/Latest-News/seventh-consecutive-year-at-No.-1.html

 

News

 

Listed below are two job openings for great companies seeking great candidates through word of mouth.  If you know of anyone who would be interested, please e-mail your resume to the listed contact.   Receptionists/Office Assistant for Small Law Office (Workmen's Compensation and personal injury.  Contact Shantel Schaefer shantel.schaefer@sigurdsonlaw.com   Area Sales Consulant for a Staffing Agency Michelle Peterson, CSP              Branch Manager - Reno               Tel: 775.852-5500              Fax: 775.852-5574              Cell:  775.750.4592              michelle.peterson@elwoodstaffing.com              www.elwoodstaffing.com

Do you want your latest news listed here?  We're all about sharing... so let the newsletter editor know your news by the 25th of each month.  We'll post it in the following month's newsletter  so we all can share in your good fortune!

Be sure to include the article (or a link to it) along with your notice.  The Newsletter Editors will be so grateful for your extra attention to detail.  Thanks in advance for your help on this, it makes our job so much easier!

Our newsletter editor, Victoria Sweetland, has volunteered for the 2010 term.  Victoria can be reached at newsletterpsn@gmail.com.

SPECIALS!   SPECIALS!  SPECIALS!

Professional Saleswomen of Nevada is proud to have Peppermill host our monthly luncheons.

No matter what the occassion, with the experience, skill and leadership of our Chefs, you can count on world-class dining value whenever you visit one of our fine restaurants. 

 

NETWORKING TIPS

SOCIAL MEDIA: 5 Reasons Why It Will Increase Your Sales

If you have not visited Michael Krause’s  from Sales Sense site you need to! He has some excellent Webinars and Newsletters that I have found very helpful to me and my business!- Valerie Hahn-Printers Plus LLC

When it comes to social media small and medium-sized businesses just want to know one thing: is it worth it?

Yes. Here are 5 reasons why.

1. Stay Four Moves Ahead of the Competition

A recent study conducted by the Center for Marketing Research at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth discovered that America’s fastest growing private companies adopt social media marketing initiatives at much higher rates than other companies.

Meanwhile, Vistaprint, a company specializing in small-businesses conducted a study on small business marketing trends. They found that small businesses are likely to increase their use of online marketing tactics in the coming year.

The takeaway: small businesses embracing online tactics now will grow at a higher rate in the future. If they aren’t already, trends indicate your competitors will extend their marketing into social media in 2010. Those who do are poised for faster growth and increased sales. Are you?

2. Greater Reach

Facebook has over 350 million followers, up 25 percent from less than a year ago. As of Sept. 2009, Linked In had over 109,300 participants from just Rochester, NY or approximately 10 percent of the city’s population. In the U.S., 1 in 20 people has a Twitter account. You Tube is outpacing Twitter.

The takeaway: use social media to get your information in front of many people who are interested in what you have to say. Connecting with prospects is the first step to making a sale. How many quality prospects did you reach today?

3. Powerful Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Search engines love activity. Social media participation increases your online presence. Posting fresh content on your site and broadcasting the link on your social media channels also improves your SEO.

The takeway: when a prospect does a search for your business they will find proof of your activity in the form of multiple links to your site. Your site will rank higher than someone who has the equivalent of an electronic brochure for a website. Or is your site the one that is the electronic brochure?

4. Absence is Suspicious

Prospects today turn to the internet to get their information. Your absence is no longer simply missed, it raises a red flag. Prospects trust businesses with an online presence.

The takeaway: Prospects equate an online absence with a business that has nothing to say and is disengaged with customers. Or they will wonder what you’re hiding. When it comes to making a purchasing decision customers will turn to vendors they can find and trust. Are you claiming excellent customer service while making it difficult for customers to find you?

5. Social Media Respects Compressed Schedules.

Social media activity shows prospects who you are, what you do, how and where you do it. A prospect can gather this information and get their answers all before the first conversation. They will see you as a trusted source of information, a critical factor when it comes time for them to pull the sale trigger.

The takeaway: people follow the path of least resistance. Use social media to give them that path. Do you still insist prospects give up their time to meet you in order to gather information they can get online…from your competitors?

 

BUSINESS TIPS

Building Value in Your Company  from ActionCOACH

Every decision you make should be directed toward building value in your company, even if you don’t intend to sell for years to come.

Following are five factors that will make your company appealing to an outsider:

•·      a healthy income stream

•·      a tidy profit after all costs and overhead are paid out

•·      a proven plan of marketing that produces consistent sales

•·      a strong client/customer base

•·      an organized, efficient work-flow system

The sixth, and perhaps the most important factor is: If you leave the business, what happens to it?

Service providers beware: The more the business relies solely on you, the less valuable it is.  Your “irreplace-ability” may do wonders for your ego but little for your pocketbook when it comes time to sell the business.

It’s never too late to set your business up as if you were going to sell it…that way you’ll be ready, should the need arise, rather than regretting what you might have done, “if only you’d have…”

             

 

ADVERTISING

Do You Want to See Your Business Card Ad

on the PSN Home Page?

 

We are now accepting business card ads for placement on our website Home Page.  The cost is $15. per quarter.  If you are interested in this advertising opportunity, submit your payment along with your business card artwork in jpeg format to: mollyhutchinson@sbcglobal.net

 

What a deal!

 

LUNCHEON RESERVATIONS

February 9, 2010 Meeting

OPEN MEETING - GUESTS ARE WELCOME.

The monthly PSN meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Peppermill Casino, Sorrento Room.

Doors open for Networking at 11:30 am.   The meeting will begin at Noon and end promptly at 1pm.  

Please confirm you will attend no later than February 1. 

EASY WAYS TO RSVP:

You may RSVP and pay for the luncheon online (www.psn-nevada.com).  Click on the calendar link on the left side of the menu, then click on the Febraury 9 lunch link and follow the prompts. 

You may now also pay for your lunch online when you register with PayPal!  If you would prefer to pay at the door, please select "manual" as your payment option when registering.  If you would prefer to pay online with PayPal, you must do so no later than February 1.

If you have any problems registering online, please contact Maureen Mika at 775-338-3358 or websitepsn@gmail.com.

If you would prefer to RSVP on the phone or order a vegetarian entree, please contact Molly Hutchinson at 359-7585 by February 1.  Thank you. 

All lunch and payment registrations after February 5 must be confirmed with Molly Hutchinson at 359-7585 and will be $25 for members or guests to be paid at the door.  Meal choice is not guaranteed for late registrations.

If you must cancel (which will make us all sad) please be sure to let us know several days in advance. 

Cost for the luncheon is $25 for guests - is $20 for members with a reservation.  $25 for members who did not RSVP by 02-1-10. Regardless of how you choose to pay and when you register, please make sure to check in at the check-in table on the day of to pick up your napkin. Your napkin color indicates your meal choice to the wait-staff, so please don't forget to pick it up.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 12!

SAVE THE DATE

Next SWOTY Meeting is Monday January 4^th 5:30 at the ActionCOACH Office 6566 South McCarran Blvd Ste B, Reno, NV 89509

The 2010 Nevada Women's Expo:
March 27-28, 2010

•·         Get your products, resources or services in front of thousands of women

•·         8th Annual Nevada Women's Expo

•·         March 27-28, 2010

•·         Reno-Sparks Convention Center

Visit http://www.NevadaWomensExpo.com or phone Kristy at 750-0841 for more information.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Website updates…

Here’s how you can help!

We are looking for more current testimonials from members to add to the website.  If you have done business with other PSN members or have positive stories to tell about your experiences with PSN, please share! 

Email them to Maureen Mika at websitepsn@gmail.com and she will add them for you.

If you have not already done so, please log on to the website.  All you need is your email address and password.  If you don’t know your password, email me and I’ll reset it for you!  The website is fabulous tool for members as well as to invite others to join us. It can be a fabulous referral source for you as well, so please make sure your contact information is up to date and accurate.

RAFFLE PRIZES & RECIPIENTS

Our thanks to members for their generous raffle donations and thanks to all members who purchased tickets.

  

Thank you!

 This year’s Monthly Raffle Recipient Schedule.   

Assault Victims Unit for Women and Children in N. NV	December
Crisis Call Center http://www.crisiscallcenter.org/	January
Red Cross http://www.nevada.redcross.org/	February
Reno Sparks Gospel Mission http://www.rsgm.org/	March
Safe Embrace http://www.safeembrace.org/	April
SPCA http://www.spcaofnn.org/	May /SWOTY
Pink Elephant Style Cause for Lillian http://pinkelephantstyle.com/	June
Big Brother and Big Sisters http://www.bbbsnn.org/	July
Sierra Kids Foundation http://www.sierrakidsfoundation.com/	August
Boy and Girls Club http://www.bgctm.org/	September
Family Ties http://www.familytiesnv.org/aboutus/about	October

BYLAWS CORNER

Bylaws Corner and Standing Rules

Do you know what the standing rules of PSN say about reservations for meeting?   Details follow under "Bylaws Corner."

Do you know the Mission of PSN?

The Mission of this organization shall be as follows:  Our mission is to attract the finest professional saleswomen, for the purposes of enhancing the profession of sales, furthering self development and building a network of success minded women who share our commitment to charitable and educational service to the community

Do you know that PSN is a 501(c) (3) organization?

This organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

Do you know what the standing rules of PSN say about reservations for meeting?

For themselves and their guests, members must RSVP for monthly meetings by 5p.m., on the Thursday preceding the meeting.  Members who make a meal reservation and do not attend the meeting will be billed at the regular fee.Members may RSVP for the full year and must cancel if they are unable to attend.  Members may also pay for a full year in advance and receive one month free, however, no refunds will be made if they are unable to attend a meeting.There is a difference in meal cost for members and non-members.  The meeting fee for members with a reservation is $20.  The fee for members without a reservation is $25.  Guests may attend, with or without a reservation, and will be charged $25.00.  Guests will receive $5 worth of raffle tickets on their first visit.  NSF check fee is currently $20, subject to change without notice.

To view our standing rules, at the website, click on "About Us", then "By-Laws", then "Standing Rules".

  

PSN Newsletter

December 2009

                                Angie Fairbanks, Action Coach

 

3 Tips For Differentiating Your Company

If you are a small-to-medium sized business wanting to differentiate your company from competitors, here are a few tips to consider:

Know the Enemy
You must know the competition.  Collect and compare their marketing documents, including advertisements, web pages, white papers, and sales brochures.  Identify their main marketing messages and note similarities and overlap between vendors.  Analyze product presentations and descriptions.  From the compiled data, evaluate the differences and similarities to your value proposition.  Your marketing message should emphasize the differences, but confirm the similarities.

Be the Customer
View the different marketing pitches from the prospect’s perspective.  What would s/he like about the competition’s marketing?  And about your company’s pitch?  The optimal point of differentiation will emphasize the capability you offer that the prospect values the most.

Communicate the message consistently
To achieve maximum effect, the new marketing message must be communicated consistently across all media and sales support materials.  Consider consumer testing of the new message to a small audience to confirm it’s positive effect.  If it is successful, expand it into all media.    

Depending on the company’s marketing budget and communications strategy, it may take up to six months or more for your new message to gain traction.

 

Sales Quote of the Week

“If you're concerned with the state of THE economy, don’t be. Be concerned and focused on the state of YOUR economy.” -Jeffrey Gitomer

Member of the Month

Marge Frandsen

 

Marge Frandsen was introduced to PSN by Kristie Hawke almost 4 years ago.  

Marge is an agent with Trans-Action Real Estate.  Her goal is to help her clients find a home they will love.  In order to do so, she helps clients discover just what they are looking for in a home. Marge says she will “work herself to death” for her clients to help them accomplish this goal.

 

Marge worked for the IRS and has been involved in Washoe County and Regional Planning Commissions.  She currently is on the board of her homeowners association, volunteers for Nevada Women’s Expo and SWOTY.  She is very involved in local politics and volunteers for those candidates she supports.

 

Marge is married with two grown children and four grandchildren, all whom she is very proud of.  Reading and sketching take up what spare time she has.  She moved to Reno in 1974 and has watched it change from a small town to the city it is today.

Member of the Month

Tressa O’Lear

 

Tressa O’Lear is the proud owner of Together Dating Service in Reno and has been a PSN member for almost 7 years. Tressa joined Together in South Carolina 20 years ago and immediately loved helping people establish relationships. She was promoted to Manager and in 1990 and lead the office to Number 2 out of 82 offices. As a result she has moved west to offices around the country managing them into booming productive locations. She bought the Reno location in April, 1999. 

 

Together’s main clients are professionals 35 and up; mostly in the 40 – 50 age range. They want a meaningful relationship and realize they need help in finding one.   At Together, Tressa conducts a personal interview and a background check on each person.  She maintains communication with each client every step of the way to ensure any potential problems are handled immediately and she has a happy client.  This is what sets her apart from other dating services, especially online services.  Online services can’t provide the personal service Tressa provides and are no longer real competition. 

 

Tressa believes the value of PSN is in building relationships with members so she can recommend them with confidence and she does so every chance she gets. 

She is a widow, has no children but does have “the perfect dog”.  Her hobbies are gardening, reading and anything to do with water, swimming, fishing, sailing and skiing.

 

Change and Attitude

We are being faced with change faster than ever in today’s society. Our political leadership, environment, and economy are making rapid and drastic changes.  How can we meet the challenges of a constantly changing world and stay focused on our dreams?  By having a positive attitude and taking action! Not only do we need to embrace change, but we also need to be reminded how important our attitude is to achieve successful change.

“If you want to be successful, you must be willing to be uncomfortable. To achieve your goals and realize your potential, you must be willing to be uncomfortable undefined to do things that you’re afraid to do. That’s how you develop your potential! Sounds so simple, doesn’t it? And yet, what do most people do when they face a frightening situation or new activity? They back away from the fear. They don’t take action and action and attitude are everything when embracing change.

Show me a successful person and I’ll show you someone who confronts his or her fears and takes action! What I am talking about here, are those challenges that stand in the way of your personal and professional growth. These are the things that scare you undefined but which you know is necessary if you’re going to get what you want in life.

So, stretch yourself. Confront your fears and be willing to expand your comfort zone. The courage muscle can be developed just like any other muscle undefined with exercise. And when you do an activity outside your comfort zone a few times, you know what happens? That same activity becomes part of your comfort zone! There’s another bonus when you’re willing to expand your comfort zone. When you push through fear and take action in some areas of your life, you’ll develop confidence in other areas, as well. It’s true! When I became more comfortable as a speaker, I also became a better salesperson… a better businessperson… a better listener… the list goes on and on. You can try to dance around it all you want. But you won’t develop your abilities to the fullest unless you’re willing to be uncomfortable. Life doesn’t reward those who refuse to expose themselves to difficulties and challenges. It’s important that you put yourself in a position to win undefined and that means taking action despite fear. Confront your fears… and you’re on the way to developing your potential and leading the exciting, fulfilling life you deserve. It’s a decision you’ll never regret!

Principles from Attitude is Everything.

 

Do you want your latest news listed here?  We're all about sharing... so let the newsletter editor know your news by the 25th of each month.  We'll post it in the following month's newsletter  so we all can share in your good fortune!

Be sure to include the article (or a link to it) along with your notice.  The Newsletter Editors will be so grateful for your extra attention to detail.  Thanks in advance for your help on this, it makes our job so much easier!

Our newsletter editor, Victoria Sweetland, has volunteered for the 2010 term.  Victoria can be reached at newsletterpsn@gmail.com.

 

Does Your Website Contain Testimonials?

If you answered, “yes” to the question in the title, then you’re going to want to read this entire article.  The Federal Trade Commission has new, strict guidelines pertaining to testimonials that are important for all website owners to understand.  The FTC is instituting a barrage of new guidelines (on 12.01.09) designed to protect consumers who purchase products and services online.  In a nutshell, the FTC is forcing online business owners to disclose material facts in their testimonials so that consumers may make an informed decision whether or not to purchase whatever you happen to be selling.  

In this, the last of the series I’ve written about the new FTC guidelines, I thought it would be fun to use the PSN website as an example of how these new guidelines come into play.  But before I delve into using PSN’s website within fictitious examples, I first want to highlight the new testimonial guidelines that must be followed when it comes to addressing RESULTS:

Compensation - You must disclose to your website reader if the testimonial provider is receiving something of value from you (such as free products, free services, advertising or cash), in exchange for their testimonial. 

For example, if PSN were to solicit and receive a testimonial from PSN member #256, who was given a FREE business card ad in the monthly newsletter for 3 full months plus a $10.00 discount off her/his lunch for one month, this relationship would need to be revealed to the PSN website readers.  Here’s why the FTC is implementing this new guideline:  Do you think these types of freebies might influence what the testimonial provider is going to say about PSN, our organization, and the benefits we offer our members? Of course they could!  Would the same type of testimonial be typical from those who did not receive the gifts from us? More than likely NOT!

Bottom line:  If your website testimonial provider has been compensated in any way, in exchange for their testimonial, you are required by law to make the circumstances of that compensation known to the consumers who visit your website.  [I strongly urge you to contact your attorney for his/her professional advice on this matter if you intend to include testimonials on your website after Dec. 1, 2009.]

Context - If your testimonial provider makes claims about results achieved with your products and services, what the testimonial doesn’t say could be considered a deceptive trade practice by the FTC because important facts were omitted from the testimonial. These are facts that are material because they were essential to the results achieved by the testimonial giver.

For example, PSN member #256 provides PSN with a testimonial that states they garnered 3 new $1500.00 revenue generating clients just from being a member of PSN for only 2 months.  However, the testimonial doesn’t disclose that PSN member #256 and her two employees took turns working the PSN booth at The Nevada Women’s Expo for the duration of the entire event. Nor does it disclose that over the next 10 days, following the event, they personally called every single person that visited the PSN booth (and every person they spoke with while walking around the venue) that provided a contact number, in order to generate that income. It also doesn’t disclose that the company’s virtual assistant contacted every person that provided an email address in order to present them with an Expo Participant Discounted Sales Offer.  The testimonial also doesn’t state the net income after deducting labor costs, printed materials, and other marketing costs.  

If the testimonials on your website omit pertinent facts such as those just stated, that’s the type of testimonial that can land you in trouble with the FTC.  Why? Because the original testimonial is deceptive.  The typical visitor to the PSN website will not be able to achieve similar results just from being a PSN member. (Oh, if we only could!)

Bottom line:  Make sure the visitor’s to your website expectations with regard to your products and services are based on “All the facts and circumstances that generated the results you are displaying.”  Doing otherwise will be interpreted by the FTC as presenting expectations to your website visitors that are based on false assumptions because of material omissions.  And… that will land you in hot water and could cost you up to $11,000 in fines for each testimonial that does not meet the new criteria!  OUCH!

To read more on this topic visit this website:  http://www.twitpwr.com/yyk/ 

 Janice L. Gibson - EzineArticles.com Expert Author     PSN Member since 2006    http://www.Life-ChangingEMT.com 

Do You Want to See Your Business Card Ad

on the PSN Home Page?

 

We are now accepting business card ads for placement on our website Home Page.  The cost is $15. per quarter.  If you are interested in this advertising opportunity, submit your payment along with your business card artwork in jpeg format to: mollyhutchinson@sbcglobal.net

 

What a deal!

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Nominations

 2010 SWOTY Recipient  - SPCA of Northern NV (SPCA - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) www.spcaofnn.org

 

January 12, 2010 Meeting

OPEN MEETING

The monthly PSN meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2009 at the Peppermill Casino, Sorrento Room.

Doors open for Networking at 11:30 am.   The meeting will begin at Noon and end promptly at 1pm.  

The lunch entrée selection for January will be a Deep Dish Quiche, Baked fresh made with bacon, onion, spinach, and cheddar cheese

Please confirm you will attend no later than January 1. 

EASY WAYS TO RSVP:

You may RSVP and pay for the luncheon online (www.psn-nevada.com).  Click on the calendar link on the left side of the menu, then click on the December 8 lunch link and follow the prompts. 

You may now also pay for your lunch online when you register with PayPal!  If you would prefer to pay at the door, please select "manual" as your payment option when registering.  If you would prefer to pay online with PayPal, you must do so no later than January 1.

If you have any problems registering online, please contact Maureen Mika at 775-338-3358 or websitepsn@gmail.com.

If you would prefer to RSVP on the phone or order a vegetarian entree, please contact Molly Hutchinson at 359-7585 by January 1.  Thank you. 

All lunch and payment registrations after November 5 must be confirmed with Molly Hutchinson at 359-7585 and will be $25 for members or guests to be paid at the door.  Meal choice is not guaranteed for late registrations.

If you must cancel (which will make us all sad) please be sure to let us know several days in advance. 

Cost for the luncheon is $20 for members with a reservation.  $25 for members who did not RSVP by 01-1-10. Regardless of how you choose to pay and when you register, please make sure to check in at the check-in table on the day of to pick up your napkin. Your napkin color indicates your meal choice to the wait-staff, so please don't forget to pick it up.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 12!

Save the Date

December 8 luncheon:  It's time once again for the annual PSN Holiday Party! Please join us for this “Give and Receive” holiday meeting!

• Proceeds from our regular raffle will go to the Assault Victims Unit for Women and Children in N. NV.
• We will also be holding a toy and food drive for the Salvation Army and Northern Nevada Food Bank.

1. Bring 1 unwrapped toy and 1 food item, receive $10 off of your lunch.*
2. Bring 1 unwrapped toy or 1 food item, receive $5 of your lunch.*

SWOTY meeting for Dec 7^th, 5:30 at the ActionCOACH office for those interested in serving on the SWOTY committee.

The 2010 Nevada Women's Expo:
March 27-28, 2010

•·         Get your products, resources or services in front of thousands of women

•·         8th Annual Nevada Women's Expo

•·         March 27-28, 2010

•·         Reno-Sparks Convention Center

Visit http://www.NevadaWomensExpo.com or phone Kristy at 750-0841 for more information.

Bylaws Corner and Standing Rules

Do you know what the standing rules of PSN say about reservations for meeting?   Details follow under "Bylaws Corner."

Do you know the Mission of PSN?

The Mission of this organization shall be as follows:  Our mission is to attract the finest professional saleswomen, for the purposes of enhancing the profession of sales, furthering self development and building a network of success minded women who share our commitment to charitable and educational service to the community

Do you know that PSN is a 501(c) (3) organization?

This organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

Do you know what the standing rules of PSN say about reservations for meeting?

For themselves and their guests, members must RSVP for monthly meetings by 5p.m., on the Thursday preceding the meeting.  Members who make a meal reservation and do not attend the meeting will be billed at the regular fee.Members may RSVP for the full year and must cancel if they are unable to attend.  Members may also pay for a full year in advance and receive one month free, however, no refunds will be made if they are unable to attend a meeting.There is a difference in meal cost for members and non-members.  The meeting fee for members with a reservation is $20.  The fee for members without a reservation is $25.  Guests may attend, with or without a reservation, and will be charged $25.00.  Guests will receive $5 worth of raffle tickets on their first visit.  NSF check fee is currently $20, subject to change without notice.

To view our standing rules, at the website, click on "About Us", then "By-Laws", then "Standing Rules".

 

Website updates…

Here’s how you can help!

We are looking for more current testimonials from members to add to the website.  If you have done business with other PSN members or have positive stories to tell about your experiences with PSN, please share! 

Email them to Maureen Mika at websitepsn@gmail.com and she will add them for you.

If you have not already done so, please log on to the website.  All you need is your email address and password.  If you don’t know your password, email me and I’ll reset it for you!  The website is fabulous tool for members as well as to invite others to join us. It can be a fabulous referral source for you as well, so please make sure your contact information is up to date and accurate.

    

Our thanks to members for their generous raffle donations and thanks to all members who purchased tickets.

 Raffle Prizes

 

Thank you!

 This year’s Monthly Raffle Recipient Schedule.   

Assault Victims Unit for Women and Children in N. NV	December
Crisis Call Center http://www.crisiscallcenter.org/	January
Red Cross http://www.nevada.redcross.org/	February
Reno Sparks Gospel Mission http://www.rsgm.org/	March
Safe Embrace http://www.safeembrace.org/	April
SPCA http://www.spcaofnn.org/	May /SWOTY
Pink Elephant Style Cause for Lillian http://pinkelephantstyle.com/	June
Big Brother and Big Sisters http://www.bbbsnn.org/	July
Sierra Kids Foundation http://www.sierrakidsfoundation.com/	August
Boy and Girls Club http://www.bgctm.org/	September
Family Ties http://www.familytiesnv.org/aboutus/about	October

 

PSN NEWSLETTER            

PSN Newsletter

October 2009

Message from the President

Angie Fairbanks, Action Coach

Challenges are normal    

A true motivational "hero," the late Norman Vincent Peale once said, "there is   only one group of people that don't have problems…and they are all dead.  Problems or challenges are a sign of life.  So, the more problems you have the more alive you are."  An addition that might be made to Norman's quote might be, "if you don't have any challenges today maybe you are on the way out of here and you don't know it yet."

You might take this as a tong-in-cheek philosophy of life; however it is closer to the truth than you might think.  One thing we have all learned is that everyone has challenges.  Some of us have relationship problems, others have financial ones, some face career challenges, others struggle with health issues, some have social issues, while others face difficult business challenges.  No one is immune to adversity in life, right?

The key to success, happiness, peace, and life balance is to accept the issues, negatives, situations, challenges, struggles (whatever you want to call them) as a part of the life process of becoming, learning, and growing.  Failures, whiners, or victims see problems as life "picking on them."  Winners in life (or victors), on the other hand, regardless of their position, status, age, or circumstances see challenges and adversity as a catalyst for becoming better, stronger, wiser, and more aware of the reality of their life.

Challenges are not positive or negative they just "are."  They are simple happenings.  It isn't what is happening in your life that matters it is how you choose to see it, and what you do with it.  Whether they are perceived as negative or positive is entirely up to you and your life outlook.

Learn to see the negatives as loving teachers in your life bringing you the opportunity to get a clearer vision of where you may need attitude adjustments, improved thinking, or better skills.

Why not make a list of all of your challenges and, one-by-one ask yourself a few questions, such as:                                                                            q  is there anything I can do about this - now or later?

q  is it going to last forever?

q  what would my hero, mentor or someone I respect do about this?

q  is this a recurring situation in my life?

q  why?

These should get you started.  Now, add some of your own.

And that's worth thinking about…

 

 

Thank you for all of your support of fellow PSN members!

Debbie Frombola, long standing member, past President and past Chair of several committees, most recently, 2009 SWOTY Chairman has recently relocated back to her hometown of Danville, CA. 

 

She says: "My husband and I were both offered great employment opportunities in CA and decided to return.  This all happened very quickly and I was unable to say goodbye  as I had hoped.  Please make note that my contact info is: 

email: dfrombola@yahoo.com and cell phone is the same, 775-544-9319.  I'd love to hear from you.

 

       I want to congratulate the new Board of Directors - an awesome group of women and I know PSN is in good hands for the next year.  I want all the PSN members to know how much I miss you and the monthly meetings.  My involvement with PSN was wonderful and truly enriching in every way. "

Thank you,

Debbie

   Save the Date!!

The Roth IRA Conversion - New Rules, New Opportunities for Tax Free Growth in 2010

Convert your existing Traditional IRA into a tax free Roth IRA in 2010!!

••           Refreshments will be served.

••           RSVP. Space is limited.

••           Seminar is complimentary.

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:00-7:00 PM

Location: Smith Barney Reno Branch

6005 Plumas Street 2nd Floor Reno, NV 89519

For more information or to RSVP please call

Karen Vibe at 775-689-8708 or website www.fa.smithbarney.com/karenvibe

 

 

While it has been my joy to serve as PSN's web-mistress for the last 2 years, I am delighted to introduce the new Superwoman who will take over as Web-Mistress for next years term.  I've called her Superwoman for quite some time, as whenever I've called her with web related questions, she has given expert advice in a simple, easy to understand manner.  Unlike me, our new web-mistress has an extensive background and experience with websites and is a master word-smith.  Maureen Mika has a gift with words as well as technology, gifts she will no doubt utilize to maintain and expand the look and reach of our website.  I started working on the "website committee" when I joined PSN and was very surprised to find, shortly after volunteering, I was the "committee".  Having no prior experience with websites, at all, it has been an amazing learning experience I wouldn't trade for anything.  I am, however, looking forward to Maureen taking over, as what I have found to be something to learn, she will most likely find as something easy to teach.  Thank you for volunteering Maureen, we are lucky to have your expertise once again, in service of PSN.  

Most Sincerely,

Molly Hutchinson

mollyhutchinson@sbcglobal.net

www.sendoutcards.com/1622

www.bodyinknead.com

775-359-7585

702-809-2222-c

Do you want your latest news listed here?  We're all about sharing... so let the newsletter editor know your news by the 25th of each month.  We'll post it in the following month's newsletter  so we all can share in your good fortune!

Be sure to include the article (or a link to it) along with your notice.  The Newsletter Editors will be so grateful for your extra attention to detail.  Thanks in advance for your help on this, it makes our job so much easier!

 

PSN 2010 COMMITTEE

President                 Angie Fairbanks

Vice President         Molly Hutchinson

Secretary                 Candice Lindsey     

Treasurer                 Vicki DiMambro      

SWOTY                    Maurisa “BJ” Elgueras

Newsletter               Victoria Sweetland

By-Laws                   Linda Lovie

PR                            Melissa Aarskaug

Membership             Kimberly Tilton

Programs                 Donna Hyatt

Website                   Maureen Mika

Raffles                     Toni Quiruz

 

Our newsletter editor, Victoria Sweetland, has volunteered for the 2010 term.  Victoria can be reached at newsletterpsn@gmail.com.

 

Is Your Website Putting You at Risk of Bankrupting YOUR Business?

Do you own a website that markets your business? Do you have more than one business with an online presence? If so, are you displaying any of the following legal forms on your website? 

 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice

 Terms and Conditions of Use

 Privacy Policy

 Anti-Spam Policy

 External Links Policy

 Earnings Disclaimer

 Affiliate Agreement

 

If you answered ‘No!’, then you are at extreme risk of your website putting you in bankruptcy court, losing your home and potentially facing jail time.  I’m not trying to scare you, but I am trying to get your attention!  Do keep reading.

If you answered ‘Yes.’, then there are a couple of more questions you should ask yourself?

•1)   Am I certain that my websites’ legal notices were written by a qualified attorney that specializes in internet marketing?

•2)   Am I certain that I have all of the legal forms necessary to reduce my liability risk as an internet marketer or a business with an online presence?

Not so long ago, I answered ‘No!’ to these questions during an online training class I was taking.  I had no idea that I needed these forms on my website. The internet guru teaching the course, Joel Comm, recommended that his students check out the Website Legal Forms Generator software program to educate ourselves on what each of the forms were and why we needed them on our websites.  I did as Joel suggested and I’ve protected my assets, business and personal, ever since!

The Website Legal Forms Generator software…

•    is user friendly,
•    guarantees you peace of mind because these forms have been drafted by  attorneys from the Internet Attorneys Association LLC 
•    can be used to generate legal forms for every website you own,
•    gets the job done in 17 minutes of less
•     is a ‘One Time Purchase’ – (not a monthly recurring expense)… and
•      normally sells for less than $150 but currently is on sale for $97.00! 

Just click on one of my affiliate link above to learn more about how you, too, may limit your liability and protect your assets!

 

Janice L. Gibson - EzineArticles.com Expert Author  

PSN Member since 2006  

http://www.Life-ChangingEMT.com  

 

Do You Want to See Your Business Card Ad

on the PSN Home Page?

 

We are now accepting business card ads for placement on our website Home Page.  The cost is $15. per quarter.  If you are interested in this advertising opportunity, submit you payment along with your business card artwork in jpeg format to: mollyhutchinson@sbcglobal.net

 

What a deal!

========================================================

Nominations

 

We are in the final process of choosing an organization to receive the 2010 SWOTY proceeds.  Polls will be closed October 23.

The charities being considered: Red Cross, Hopes Northern Nevada, Lear Theatre, Assault Victims Unit for Women and Children in N. NV, Crisis Call Center, Safe Embrace, Sierra Kids Foundation, Family Ties, Big Brother and Big Sisters, SPCA, Reno Sparks Gospel Mission, Pink Elephant Style Cause for Lillian, Boy and Girls Club.

Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it.  ~Author Unknown

The monthly PSN meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Peppermill Casino, Sorrento Room.

Please invite your guests to join us.  This is an open networking event and you are welcome to bring information or promotional materials and place them at each member's seat.                                

Doors open for Networking at 11:30 am.   The meeting will begin at Noon and end promptly at 1pm.  

The lunch entrée selection for November will be Braised Pork Loin, Applejack braised pork serviced over cinnamon apple confit.   

 

Please confirm you will attend no later than November 5. 

EASY WAYS TO RSVP:

You may RSVP and pay for the luncheon online (www.psn-nevada.com).  Click on the calendar link on the left side of the menu, then click on the November 10 lunch link and follow the prompts. 

You may now also pay for your lunch online when you register with PayPal!  If you would prefer to pay at the door, please select "manual" as your payment option when registering.  If you would prefer to pay online with PayPal, you must do so no later than November 5.

If you have any problems registering online, please contact Maureen Mika at 775-338-3358 or websitepsn@gmail.com.

If you would prefer to RSVP on the phone or order a vegetarian entree, please contact Molly Hutchinson at 359-7585 by November 5.  Thank you. 

All lunch and payment registrations after November 5 must be confirmed with Molly Hutchinson at 359-7585 and will be $25 for members or guests to be paid at the door.  Meal choice is not guaranteed for late registrations.

If you must cancel (which will make us all sad) please be sure to let us know several days in advance. 

Cost for the luncheon is $20 for members with a reservation.  $25 for members who did not RSVP by 11-5-09. Regardless of how you choose to pay and when you register, please make sure to check in at the check-in table on the day of to pick up your napkin. Your napkin color indicates your meal choice to the wait-staff, so please don't forget to pick it up.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 10!

 

November 10, 2009 Meeting

OPEN NETWORKING

plus

·       a lively raffle

·       informal networking

Please confirm that you will attend.  P.S. Remember to invite your guests to join us! 

                       

 

New Program Schedule

2009

Nov – Open Networking

Dec – Closed Meeting (Members Only Holiday Party)

2010

Jan - Open Networking

Feb - Speaker

Mar - Closed

Apr - Open Networking

May - SWOTY (No Tuesday Meeting)

Jun - SWOTY Speaker

Jul - Open Networking

Aug - Speaker

Sept - Closed (Members Only & Vote of New Board)

Oct - Open Networking & Installation of New Board

Nov - Speaker

Dec - Closed (Members Only Holiday Party)

 

Do you know what the standing rules of PSN say about reservations for meeting?   Details follow under "Bylaws Corner."

                   Bylaws Corner and Standing Rules

Do you know the Mission of PSN?

The Mission of this organization shall be as follows:  Our mission is to attract the finest professional saleswomen, for the purposes of enhancing the profession of sales, furthering self development and building a network of success minded women who share our commitment to charitable and educational service to the community

Do you know that PSN is a 501(c) (3) organization?

This organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

Do you know what the standing rules of PSN say about reservations for meeting?

For themselves and their guests, members must RSVP for monthly meetings by 5p.m., on the Thursday preceding the meeting.  Members who make a meal reservation and do not attend the meeting will be billed at the regular fee.Members may RSVP for the full year and must cancel if they are unable to attend.  Members may also pay for a full year in advance and receive one month free, however, no refunds will be made if they are unable to attend a meeting.There is a difference in meal cost for members and non-members.  The meeting fee for members with a reservation is $20.  The fee for members without a reservation is $25.  Guests may attend, with or without a reservation, and will be charged $25.00.  Guests will receive $5 worth of raffle tickets on their first visit.  NSF check fee is currently $20, subject to change without notice.

To view our standing rules, at the website, click on "About Us", then "By-Laws", then "Standing Rules".

 

Website updates…

Here’s how you can help!

We are looking for more current testimonials from members to add to the website.  If you have done business with other PSN members or have positive stories to tell about your experiences with PSN, please share! 

Email them to Maureen Mika at websitepsn@gmail.com and she will add them for you.

If you have not already done so, please log on to the website.  All you need is your email address and password.  If you don’t know your password, email me and I’ll reset it for you!  The website is fabulous tool for members as well as to invite others to join us. It can be a fabulous referral source for you as well, so please make sure your contact information is up to date and accurate.

    

Our thanks to these members for their generous raffle donations and thanks to all members who purchased tickets.

 

 Raffle Prizes

 

Thank you!

 

The SWOTY donation check for 2009 was presented to Manal Toppozada at the July luncheon.  Manal  is the Executive Director of The Note-Ables.   A total donation of $6,500 was presented to the Note-Ables by PSN.  Manal spoke on the use of this money to subsidize those disabled adults and children that cannot afford to pay for their lessons or participate in the overall program.  All members should be extremely proud of this donation considering the current state of the economy.

 

February 2009