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Long Island, NY Katherine Leo kleo_arbonne@live.com
Mahoning Valley, OH Lori Ramsey lorelai8761@yahoo.com
Team Women FOUNDING PRESIDENTS Needed: If you are interested in starting your own Team Women chapter, click below to apply online. Learn More

Deborah Stevens December 3 Overland Park, KS
Sabrina Shore December 11 Poway, CA
Leslie Diotte December 13 San Antonio, TX
Julie Molinare December 14 Stevenson Ranch, CA
Judi Finneran December 15 Founder/Owner
Carla Ebert December 19 Lincoln, CA
Lorraine Sanborn December 19 Southeastern CT
Maura Laudone December 20 Southeastern CT
Carolyn Humphreys December 20 Solana Beach, CA
Cindy Callahan December 22 Kalamazoo, MI
Nancy Cotta December 26 Fountain Valley, CA
Karen Geesaman December 27 Franklin County, PA
Don't see your birthday listed or want to make sure we have it? Send the month and day to: support@teamwomen.com!

"I have been a team women member for 2 years and because of the great ladies in our chapter, my business has grown both years. Not only that, but I have met some wonderful women and we all support each other. We all work together and the friendships I have made will last a lifetime. It is a great way to grow and market your business!" - Laura Stearn, Member Team Women Carlsbad, CA (www.socaljewelry.com)
"Judi,Thank you for the inspirational presentation on taking responsibility. It is something we all need to hear from time to time. I love Team Women because it is so easy to start and maintain relationships with women in business. We are all there for the same reason: to grow our business and support one another. I look forward to our meetings every other Monday; I wish they were weekly!
My business has grown tremendously over the past year, and I owe a big part of that to the relationships I have established through Team Women. I gain so much from being around these great women: I am inspired by them, they give me great ideas, and mostly I feel they are genuinely interested in helping me grow my business." Suzanne Aldecoa, Member Team Women Carlsbad, CA (www.Health4Life.TSFL.com)

NEW MEMBERS
New members this month will receive a copy of the book "Conversations on Success." Team Women Queen Networker Judi Finneran is a contributing author!
To join, go to www.TeamWomen.com, print an application and fax it in!

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Check out our Core Professions List.
To maintain consistency and fairness, each new member will be asked to choose her core profession from the list.

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search for the "Team Women International" Group and request to join!

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Grow Your Business with Gratitude, Team Women!
In the midst of the holiday season, it is easy to feel stressed and overwhelmed. There is a lot of value to be gained from taking time to stop, breathe and express gratitude for what we have in life. The following advice is from the Daily Teachings of The Secret:
"The more you practice gratitude the more deeply you will feel it in your heart and the depth of the feeling is the key. The more deeply and sincerely you feel it, the more happiness you will bring to yourself in every single area. Watch what happens in your life when you practice gratitude at every opportunity, every single day."
In January, Team Women will celebrate its fifth anniversary and I personally am grateful for so many things. I opened my first chapter in Carlsbad when I was a brand new wine consultant and did not have anyone to sell my wine to. When I worked with the Direct Selling Women's Alliance on the book, More Build it Big, I had the opportunity to speak to the creme de la creme of the industry and I asked each of them what contributed most to their success. Each one mentioned the power of networking.
In my previous life as a realtor, I had never heard of that and instead grew a successful business by 'cold calling.' Just the other day, I did the math and determined over a three year period I spoke to over 75,000 people beginning with the question "When do plan on moving?" When I changed careers to coaching and wine, I felt I had already done enough cold calls to last a lifetime and decided to learn about networking and my life has been changed forever.
A lot of people don't understand belonging to a networking group is part of the 'marketing' part of your business plan. Every day in business we need to be marketing and that lasts as long as we are in business. It is the same thing with networking. Networking is NOT an event, it is a long term process. The stronger you build those relationships over time, the more value you will receive in your business. At a recent meeting of my Carlsbad Chapter, our president asked to share what Team Women has meant to us personally and professionally and I was not the only one who cried. After almost 5 years, we have many or our original members and they are still receiving referrals.
In the past month, I gave two outside referrals both involving my mom. My mom called and asked “What is the number for the florist in your group?” She contacted Allison and ordered flowers for her friend's 75 birthday. And then just this past week, my mom was told by her doctor she had to go on a special diet and he had referred someone to her who could get the products for her. Ix-nay on that, Suzanne in my chapter is with the same company and my mom agreed to use the services of the Team Women member. I sent an e-mail to Suzanne who immediately called my mom and they will be working together in January.
Do I have referrals every week? No, of course not. When the opportunity arises do I always refer to my Team? Absolutely! Team Women provides the structure and the administrative support for your chapter. As a member, it is your responsibility to invite guests to attend your meetings and follow up with them afterwards and invite them to join. Part of your commitment is to attend each meeting, be on time and be present for your Team both physically and mentally. It does not work to join a networking group, sit back and wait for the business to come to you.
Working hard to find business for your chapter members and following up quickly and professionally with leads given to you will pay you back ten-fold. I am grateful for the women in my chapter and their commitment to helping me grow my business. Take some time to thank the members of your chapter who have trusted you with their friends and family. And strengthen your commitment to doing even more for others in 2010. I promise your business will grow as a result.
Happy Holidays, Judi
P.S. Not a member yet? Click HERE for membership information!

Renewal and Membership Options
New Members Have the Following Options:
$269 for one year $399 for two years $599 for Lifetime Membership
Renewing Members Have the Following Options:
$199 for one year $399 for Lifetime Membership
Renewing Members Now Have a Payment Plan Option:
$100 first payment & $99 second payment 30 days later (must be paid by credit or debit card; first payment must be received BEFORE your anniversary date)
Founding President Referrals!!
We have a special offer for Team Women members ONLY. The first member to refer a Founding President in a new state (no current Team Women chapters) will earn a $100 reward. Each month we will have a Bonus State. Be the 1st to refer a Founding President for the Bonus State and your reward will be $150!
The Bonus State for December is....Oregon!
So far, we have awarded four $100 referral bonuses. Will you be next?
Not a member but have a Founding President to refer in an open state? Join your local Team Women chapter and take your $100 or $150 reward off your membership fee!
**Reward fee will be paid AFTER new chapter has 1st meeting.**

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Chapter |
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Name |
Core Profession |
Chapter |
| Diane Kusunose |
Physical Therapy |
Carlsbad, CA |
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Vickie Drew |
Banking |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Katalin Osoka |
Acupuncture |
Dana Point, CA |
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Theresa DeCristoforo |
Realtor |
East County, CA |
| Mikki Cardoza |
Realtor |
Eureka, CA |
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Ellen Coats |
Website Design |
Eureka, CA |
| Wendy David |
Commercial Insurance |
Eureka, CA |
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Jane Haskins, DC |
Chiropractor |
Eureka, CA |
| Andrea Ralph |
Quickbooks Consulting |
Eureka, CA |
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Yvette Troyna |
Catering |
Eureka, CA |
| Angela Zinselmeir |
Mortgage |
Eureka, CA |
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Marty Hollard |
Clothing |
Exton, PA |
| Angela Clitherow |
Skin Care |
Fountain Valley, CA |
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Nancy Cotta |
Realtor |
Fountain Valley, CA |
| Susan Lowe |
Clothing |
Fountain Valley, CA |
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Jackie Priestley |
Hair Stylist |
Fountain Valley, CA |
| Zeena Gregg |
Photographer |
I-15 Corridor, CA |
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Kimberly Muller |
Skin Care |
Irvine, CA |
| Ruth Ann Dibert |
Publication |
Kalamazoo, MI |
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Elizabeth Forest |
Massage Therapy |
Kalamazoo, MI |
| Mary Lou Sea |
Travel |
La Costa, CA |
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Katherine Leo |
Skin Care |
Long Island, NY |
| Sarah Stone Weber |
Printing Services |
Madison, WI |
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Lori Ramsey |
Skin Care |
Mahoning Valley, OH |
| Diane Rogers |
Realtor |
Metro San Diego, CA |
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Yorlenis Alexis |
Janitorial Services |
New York City, NY |
| Pamela Fatone |
Skin Care |
New York City, NY |
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Christine Kenneally |
Cosmetics |
New York City, NY |
| Jocelyn McGinnis |
Mortgage |
New York City, NY |
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Greta Muller |
Speech Coach |
New York City, NY |
| Bina Patel |
Employee Benefits |
New York City, NY |
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Marnina Reid |
Holistic Health |
New York City, NY |
| Marisa Holmes |
Professional Photographer |
North County Coastal, CA |
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Erin Pollard |
Clothing |
North County Coastal, CA |
| Nicole Dupre Achartz |
Professional Photographer |
North County Inland, CA |
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Danette Gilbert |
Clothing |
North County Inland, CA |
| Deb Guiffre |
Telecomm. |
North County Inland, CA |
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Pamela Haggard |
Fun Fashion Jewelry |
North County Inland, CA |
| Sandra Halem |
Travel |
North County Inland, CA |
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Melissa Hill |
Banking |
North Scottsdale, AZ |
| Heidi Paurus |
Financial Planning |
North Scottsdale, AZ |
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Joanna Wilkins |
Smoking Cessation |
North Scottsdale, AZ |
| Cristina Morales |
Banking |
Point Loma, CA |
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Geralyn Sohulkind |
Skin Care |
Point Loma, CA |
| Tammy Dearmas |
Financial Services |
Rancho Bernardo, CA |
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Kristine Pinto |
Permanent Makeup |
Rancho Bernardo, CA |
| Dona Wilson |
Fitness |
Rancho Bernardo, CA |
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Nancy Garcia |
Plumbing |
San Antonio, TX |
| Stacie Dawes |
Leather Accessories |
San Fernando Valley-West, CA |
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Lisa Massey |
Telecomm. |
San Fernando Valley-West, CA |
| Tobi Royer |
EWaste Recycling |
San Fernando Valley-West, CA |
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Lisa Keating |
Candles |
San Fernando Valley-West, CA |
| Judith Rona |
Internet Access & Hosting |
San Fernando Valley-West, CA |
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Jodi Parker |
Nutritional Products |
San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| Linda Cusack |
Website Design |
Scottsdale, AZ |
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Janenne Lackey |
Financial Planning |
Scottsdale, AZ |
| Linda Seymour |
Fun Fashion Jewelry |
Seminole County, FL |
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Ramona Broekema |
Realtor |
Solana Beach, CA |
| Carolyn Humphreys |
Naturopathic Doctor |
Solana Beach, CA |
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Judy Kreitzer |
Anti-Aging Technology |
Solana Beach, CA |
| Susan LaCosta |
Kitchenware |
Solana Beach, CA |
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JoAn Richardson |
Skin Care |
Solana Beach, CA |
| Ndinda Spada |
Prepaid Legal |
Solana Beach, CA |
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Anne Marie Foster |
Geriatric Care |
Southeastern CT |
| Kathy Kane |
Insurance |
Southeastern CT |
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Mary Lou Lamontagne |
Banking |
Southeastern CT |
| Maura Laudone |
Financial Planning |
Southeastern CT |
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Lindsey Wolejko |
Website Design |
Southeastern CT |
| Julie Molinare |
Landscape Design |
Stevenson Ranch, CA |
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Ellen Lanet |
Architecture |
West Los Angeles, CA |
| Robin Driggers |
Desserts and Sweets |
Yorba Linda, CA |
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Katie Hibbard |
Weight Management |
Yorba Linda, CA |
| Victoria Ybarra |
Fine Jewelry |
Yorba Linda, CA |
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Want to see your name here next month? Click HERE to join Team Women!
 Team Women Metro San Diego, CA
Please check with your local chapter for information regarding meeting schedules and holiday events.
Send a fabulous female business owner on your contact list to a meeting or event and keep track of how many of them join! For any 3 new members you refer, you receive a $25 "thank you" credit toward your renewal!* (*only current members are eligible for referral incentive program)
 Team Women Fountain Valley, CA
**Are you looking for a meeting in your area? Click here to view the National Team Women Calendar.**
Does your chapter have an upcoming event you would like listed in the Ezine? Please make sure you get us the information before the 1st of the month. We will list only special chapter events, not personal parties. Email date, time, location, and description to support@teamwomen.com.

Earlier this fall, I visited the Team Women North County Inland ( San Diego) Chapter and was very impressed with the members, the running of the meeting, the showcases etc. I wanted to highlight something they have been doing since forming their chapter to continually be growing the membership.
Each Team Women Member pays a $5 meeting fee every other week when they attend their chapter meeting and we are often asked what does that money go for? Answer: the money is retained by the chapter in their treasury account to use for any expenses in running their chapter. Many chapters have quite a bit of money in their treasuries and aren't quite sure what to do with it. It is not meant to be kept like a savings account, but to be used in ways which benefit the chapter as a whole.
At the beginning of each year, the officers of NCI sit down and project how much revenue they will be taking in via chapter dues. They then create a schedule of events in which the chapter can participate by purchasing a booth and generating exposure for both the chapter and the members and their core professions. Chapter funds are used to pay for the booth at events like their city street fairs, Chamber of Commerce Business Expos etc. Members staff the booth and collect business cards from potential members by offering a drawing for door prizes from current members.
This is all well and good, but could be a waste of money without appropriate follow up. Team Women NCI does a great job of this. They follow up each event they do with a social within one - two weeks following the booth. This gives them an event to use as a "point to" for people visiting the booth to come and get to know members of Team Women and check us out! In addition, invitations are emailed to each of these people inviting them to attend the social and bring a guest. Follow up, follow up, follow up. These people are also added to the biweekly meeting reminder for the chapter meetings.
This is a great example of how to build your chapter and grow your business as a result. Growing your Team Women Chapter is just like growing your business. You get out of it what you put in to it and I am congratulating the NCI Chapter for having such a great plan in place. My hat is off to you ladies!
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