March 2007 Newsletter )
Getting down to business! March 2007
in this issue
  • Today's BusinessWoman- Friday March 9, 2007 - Join us!
  • Spring Wines, Death & Taxes - No really - Tuesday March 20, 2007
  • More info on Today's Business Woman...
  • This month's wine tip...
  • Other things and Events YOU must check out!
  • Dear Meghan,

    As usual - lots of grape things to tell you about...Most importantly - Today's BusinessWoman event on March 9, 2007 & upcoming WW&D events.

    We look forward to wining and dining with you soon. Thank you for your interest and support. Gratefully,

    Lucy
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    Today's BusinessWoman- Friday March 9, 2007 - Join us!

    People have asked - Why is a company known for producing food and wine centric events producing a women in business day? Perhaps it is because myself, a businesswoman for over seven years, I was seeking something different.

    An event where the focus was on the quality of the experience - rather than the size of the event. One where participants would be encouraged to interact with recognized experts, meet other similarly minded dynamic, professional women and most importantly plan their personal path for success. Hence Today=92s BusinessWoman(tm). With this event, my goals are to provide the female business community with an amazing day and also to be able to provide two full scholarships to UMBC's award winning ACTiVATE program for female entrepreneurs.

    Join us on March 9th - and have the opportunity to meet and learn from a terrific team of twelve phenomenal experts at the first milestone event. Tickets are $125 and include breakfast, choice of seminars, lunch, great networking, prizes and giveaways. Yes it is a full day - but at this point in your life - aren't you worth taking a full day for the benefit of your personal and professional growth? I hope you think you so. As the saying goes "If you build it - they will come" - I sincerely hope you will.

    Spring Wines, Death & Taxes - No really - Tuesday March 20, 2007

    EXCEPTIONALLY on a Tuesday night - Join us for a combination of serious & fun. Wine theme: Spirited wines just perfect for Spring. Catch Spring Sipping Fever and taste some bodacious bottlings that will make your taste buds sing!

    In our effort to help you maintain your resolutions this year, we are also tackling serious subjects. Two things you may want to try to avoid - but shouldn't and can't : Taxes and Insurance - L Content Mc Laughlin Esquire and Edna Kowitz registered Insurance Advisor & Expert will help guide you through the confusing and ever changing climate of what you absolutely need to know regarding these two daunting subjects and why.

    Join us - 6:30pm at Christopher Daniel in Timonium $65 for members/ $75 non-members inclusive.

    More info on Today's Business Woman...
    Todays Biz final

    You don't want to miss this day - it is going to be great!

    Some of the speakers and topics include:

    • Julie Mercer - Career Mobility - Things you need to know to not to sell yourself short.
    • Marva Goldsmith - Branding YOU Inc!
    • Mimi Roeder Vaughan - Yes - You can Help Others and still have it all.
    • Mary Ann Masur - To Get Results: Be Powerful Without Being Pushy.
    • Kathy J. Helzlsouer, M.D., M.H.S.Mercy - Women - Your Health Today.
    • Barb Clapp - Understanding Effective Advertising and PR.
    • Ann Sigman - Technology - What you need to know Today and Why.
    • Leslie Shreve - Clearing the Clutter - Making Way for Productivity.
    • Jane Brewer - Finance & Accounting - Numbers in Business You Need to Know and Why.
    • Inez Richardson - Investment Strategies That Work.

    Whether you are at the top of your game or working towards getting there - if you mean business about your success join us on Friday March 9, 2007. Help us raise money to cover TWO ACTiVATE scholarships at UMBC for deserving, entrepreneurial women. Tickets are $125 and include seminars, networking, breakfast, lunch, prizes and more!

    This event is sponsored by: Grape Ventures LLC, Glass Jacobson, Russel BMW, Reese & Carney LLP, W.I.R.E , Indy Executive Services, RJP & Associates and The Women's Wine & Dine. Media sponsors include The Daily Record, Dragonfly Web Design and Eventsinyourarea.com.

    This month's wine tip...
    GV Corkscrew

    to view past wine tips - click here.

    If your name is Gruner Veltliner - What are you?

    • a)Something you say insted of "Bless you" when people sneeze?
    • b) A super fast - foreign race car that's groovy?
    • c) Neither of the two above.

    If you guessed C? You are right!Gruner Veltliner or Gruner (as those who are fond of it call it) is a really great grape for spring.

    Other things and Events YOU must check out!
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    Saturday March 24, 2007 - The first ever Baltimore Beer, Bourbon and BBQ show! Join me and hundreds of other gourmand enthusiasts for what promises to be an entertaining and devilishly delicious good time. I'll be presenting two seminars that day - one on Brews for Babes (brew basics for women and the men who love them) as well as Bourbon for the Ladies ( a primer on this often misunderstood but definitely delightful spirit).Tickets are $18 in advance/ $20 at the door. Children under 12 are free and there are also DD tickets. For more info - click here.

    If you're the early type - Saturday Morning March 24, 2007 Rejuvenate 2007 Join the amazing Nikki Karl - President of the NOCC Central Maryland Chapter (and WW&D member) for her amazing annual event. I will be presenting a seminar on wine appreciation and the basics of entertaining with wine. It is a morning and early afternoon program filled with information, inspiration and hope. For more info click here. I hope to see you there.

    The moon has risen - PAZZA LUNA IS FINALLY up and running again. Ever since Uber Chef and restaurateur Riccardo Bosio took over, people have been awaiting with baited breath the reincarnation under its new ownership. I recently attended the soft opening and I can honestly say - it is doing the old Pazza Luna proud - but definitely with its own distinctive flare. Bonus - Tuesday February 27th through Saturday March 3rd all food items on the menu will be half price. . Pazza Luna 1401 E. Clement Street in Locust Pont. For reservations dial: 410-962- 1212

    Behold the power of organization! I was so impressed with Amy Rehkemper's talk on organizing last month that I decided to get to my own organization project. My basement had been masquerading as a monumental mess for some time and it had gotten so bad - that I was almost afraid to go down there - for fear I'd disappear in the clutter. In four hours Amy coached me along and we blasted through years of unnecessary excess, mess and confusion. I now have a basement I like and I even have spent some time down there. I would highly encourage anyone as the spring cleaning bug is about to bite - to consider organizing FIRST. One of the best services Amy offers is to take all your donations of unwanted items to the appropriate locations for you (and she gets you the tax receipts to boot). Simplify your life and check out Simplify Organizing - click here.

    Committee Call OUT for Girl Get your Golf Game ON 2007!
    GGGO
    OK - If you missed last year's mayhem and fun - this is your chance to make up for it. In the meantime - SAVE THE DATE - Monday May 14, 2007.

    This year to provide you with a bigger and better event we are forming a committee for Girl Get your Golf Game On 2007. What does being on the committee get you - you ask? Well aside from the feel good feeling you're helping out a great cause - the portion of the proceeds will be designated to help the great First TEE program which helps Howard County disabled children and adults better appreciate the game of golf you as a BONUS get the opportunity to come and enjoy a fabulous day for FREE!

    We need help with lots of things so if this is your groove and you want to be part of an unconventional but groovy golf event (whether you golf or not) contact me via email - or phone: 410-746-3469. First meeting will probably be week of March 20th at some point - details to come soon.

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