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WOWgirls NEWS - Dec '09 Hi Girls THANK YOU to Gabrielle Saraswati for being our guest speaker at the WOW Wisdom Gathering. Next year we hope to have Raimunda - a practicing Sufi (unfortunately she was unable to make this one as she had just returned from Lebanon) THANK YOU to Julie McNab for a sensational Cooking night. A Fun NIGHT was had by all. THANK YOU to Kelly Smith for his support at the last Learn to surf WOWday at Terrigal - the girls had great fun and are looking forward to surfing again in the classes/courses over summer. If you missed the WOWday and would like to join in on the Learn to Surf follow up classes - contact Kelly 0417 673 277. WOWgirls Family Christmas - Picnic by the Lake - It was a great time to relax by the lake and the kids to have a ball.Thanks to Rachel - our Events Co-ordinator and all other WOWgirls who helped make this day such a success. SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST!! MUMS & KIDS: Who's interested for a Mums & kids to get-together on Thursday mornings to coincide with the WOWgirls Social Surfing & Pilates Group. Please contact Trish 0406 781 575 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it WOWgirls Monthly POW WOW's: We spoke at the AGM about possibly meeting monthly for dinner. We would love to create a place where WOWgirls can meet and share a meal on a regular basis. An opportunity to network with the WOWgirls members and the chance to be involved. We are proposing to do something mid-week (Tuesday maybe). Let us know what you think! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Holiday Activities: Surfing & Kayaking Social Groups in the Holidays for WOWgirls: KAYAKING for WOWgirls: Kayaking is on every Saturday morning at Avoca Lake, meeting at Aquafun at 10.30. All welcome. Ph; Jenny 0413 808 394 Surfing & Beach day with kids (and other WOWgirls who wish to surf too): Meeting at Umina each Thursday morning. All welcome. Phone Trish for time & meeting place: 0406 781575. WOWgirls surfing on weekends: Contact Regi for times & places 0488 945 353 or Michele 0411 261 336 N.B ALL CARE TAKEN NO RESPONSIBILITY EXCEPTED! Learn to Surf Courses: For those wishing to follow up after their WOWday or anyone who wishes to learn to surf over the holiday break: Catch up with Kelly Smith from Central Coast Surf School for lessons at Terrigal, Avoca & Umina. Phone Kelly for bookings on 0417 673 277 OR catch up with Sandra English from Terry McDermotts Surf School at Soldiers Beach. Phone Sandra for bookings on 0413 469 374 OR 43 993388 FORUM NEWS: Check the WOWgirls forum - new topic: WildEndurance – share this with your club, team and anyone amongst your personal or professional network you know who might be interested in the challenge: WildEndurance 2010 is a 100km, 48 hour, team trek event that gives groups of 4-6 people the opportunity to test their stamina and fitness in the stunning Blue Mountains World Heritage area. Teams compete for the glory and also great prizes, including a World Expeditions travel voucher. Teams will also have a fundraising target.The spectacular course offers iconic views of the Three Sisters, Mount Solitary and the Jamison Valley during daylight hours. Whether completing the whole 100km together or dividing into two relay groups each travelling 50km, teams will be treated to some of the best wilderness spots in the Blue Mountains. The event has a strict 48 hour time limit, but there are regular checkpoints where teams can meet with their support crews for rest and refreshment.To find out more – about the trek and what the event hopes to achieve, and also how to register a team or donate - please view our information video and visit our website www.wildendurance.org.au Check the WOWgirls forum to catch up with the other WOWgirls!! Congradulations to our new team for 2010. AGM News - Thank you to everyone who came and made our first AGM very special ocassion. Many positions were offered and the enthusiasm from our members was felt in a big way. Congratulations to the women who have filled the following positions - at the bottom of the list there are positions still open if anyone is interested in becoming involved. Minutes are attached. President: Yvonne Lamont Vice President: Jenny Kilp Secretary - Julie Randall & Julie McNab Treasurer & Bookkeeper: Cheryl Hocking WOW Mentor/Coach: Natalie Bambach Website Co-ordinator: Jenny Kilp Website Assistants: Design: Marie-Laure Bouchet Content: Nicole Wiseman WOWcard Network Co-ordinator: Josephine Thorpe WOWforLife Co-ordinator: Julie Randall SURF Culture Promotions: Elisa Aliffe WOW Photographer: Rosemary McNab EVENTS TEAM: Events Co-ordinator: Rachel Diver WOWday Co-ordinators: Amber McCleary Yvonne Lamont Rachel Diver WOWday Helpers: Sharon Boissett Nicole Wiseman Elisa Ayliffe Rachel Diver Julie Randall Amber McCleary WYONG AREA: Julie Woods FLYER Distribution Helpers: GOSFORD AREA: Amber McCleary Nicky Cheshire Josephine Thorpe Shirly McGrail Colette Baron Liz Ambler WYONG AREA: Julie Woods Julie Randall GENERAL HELPERS: Julie Randall Barbara Hasslacher Trish Alegre Shirly McGrail POSITIONS VACANT: Membership & Database Administrator - desparate need for someone who can commit to 4hrs on a weekly basis Admin/Office Allrounder Community Resources Co-ordinator Grant Applications Co-ordinator Promotions of Events & WOWgirls FLYER Distribution Co-ordinator A BIG THANK YOU TO GIRLS WHO HAVE WORKED ON THE WOWgirls Team to bring WOWgirls this far. A special THANK YOU goes to: Rhonda Chapman - Leaving us in December to go into University studies next year. Rhonda has spent each week in the WOW office with me and much has been achieved. As well as keeping our database up to date, Rhonda played a very important role in WOWgirls creating administration systems and guidelines for this admin role. Sam Nicholas - Our Events Co-ordinator is leaving us to have a baby in January. Sam has created great relationships with our businesses and has done a wonderful job co-ordinating the WOWdays and promotional flyers till now. We wish both Rhonda and Sam in their new experiences and I'm sure we'll be seeing them sometime soon on the wave of wisdom. THANK YOU to all our volunteers, committee, media, supporting businesses and guest speakers and especially our women who together make WOWgirls such a success. Have a great Christmas full of love & laughter, from Yvonne & the WOWteam 0403 910 948 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.wowgirls.com.au |
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