The Networker:
February 2017
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Next meeting
February 8, 2017
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Alex Johnson Hotel
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Business tables:
Noel Volken (New York Life);
Janda Allen (Mr. Electric)
Greeters:
Noel Volken, Kathy Jones, & Bev Drabek
Chamber Mixer (Networking for RCWN):
Deanna Becket & Erin Atkins
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Thank you to our Hostesses
for a Great Holiday
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A Great BIG thank you!!
Our December Holiday Luncheon was a great success and a lot of fun, thanks to several of our members who had a role. Several members hosted tables, and a couple of our Board Members organized a lot of fun holiday-themed games. The tables were decorated beautifully, and hostesses provided nice gifts for each of the women at their tables. Thank you so much for sponsoring tables and all of your effort to help make our party such a great event!
Table Sponsors:
- Diane Knutson (Koko FitClub)
- Michelle Minnerath & Kristal Hamm (Ketel Thorstensen)
- Dr. Ashley Kauffman (Rushmore Family Chriopractic)
- Monique Heizelman (PartyLite)
- Janda Allen (Mr. Electric)
- Daniella Stetser (Orchard Meadows Family Dental & Denture Clinic)
Party Planners:
Thanks also to Lorie Vega and Colleen Phillips for all of the work they put in to organize the holiday games and get all of the great prizes and gifts for everyone!
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This month and always...
Take Heart
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This month we tend focus on love and the emotions that come from the “heart.” But this article is about what it means to “take heart” and be courageous. We often think of courage as a large act of bravery—such as stepping into harm’s way to save another. What we don’t think about is that we all have so many opportunities to display courage through small acts in our everyday lives—we have those moments of truth daily.
Living a life of integrity takes real courage. Doing the right thing is often not easy and requires us to take responsibility for our actions and words, even when doing so might damage careers or friendships. Owning your deeds, the good and the bad, requires a strong heart. Speaking up for what is right, especially when you are the first, is tough and challenges the strongest of us. Take heart, stand up for what you know is right and display your moral courage.
Daring to pursue your dreams might mean risking your finances, your existing career, or even picking up and moving. These are all major life events that are never taken lightly, but involve faith, fortitude and most importantly, courage. While very frightening to go boldly forth, without the risk taken, the dreams will stay just that, dreams never realized. Challenge your comfort zone and step out of it! Find the courage within to live your dreams.
“No” might be the hardest word for us to say as successful women. We feel like we have to be all things to all people—and handle everything that comes our way. If we say no, we fear that we are disappointing others and possibly even failing. But “no” is sometimes the right answer for so many reasons. Saying no allows us to set boundaries and be successful at the things we agree to do. Have the courage to accept you are not perfect or super woman and graciously decline the things you just can’t do or know you can’t do well.
Opening up to others and letting the walls down may be one of the hardest things we do because it opens us up to being hurt and probably makes us feel the most vulnerable of anything we do... but it is also the most rewarding. Without the courage to expose our true selves, we could never form meaningful relationships in our lives. Connecting with others allows us to be better partners, friends, and leaders. Brene Brown said “Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage.”
And last but not least, to persevere through whatever trials we face is true courage. The strength to overcome adversity and not give up, to keep hope and positivity alive, to confront each challenge with confidence—here is where you personal courage really shows.
So this month, and all that follow, TAKE HEART and be courageous women!
“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” ~ Mary Anne Radmacher
~ Submitted by Lorie Vega - Secretary
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Spotlight on
Vesta Wells Johnson
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Meet Vesta Wells Johnson:
My life has 4 stages.
The first 20 plus years were spent in Rapid City. The usual school stuff...cheerleading, music, drama. My family consisted of my mom, older sister and brother.
The second stage began at 23 when I met my future husband during a 3-day snowstorm at the Holiday Inn which led to my career in the music business. After 5 years of traveling with my band, we settled in Sioux Falls, operated the largest recording studio in South Dakota and raised our 2 daughters, Jessica and Amanda.
Another 20 years pass and a new chapter began when I moved back to Rapid City and married my husband Tim. Our time was marked by numerous very long motorcycle trips all across the country and helping to raise our 2 grandsons. I opened my own business a year after moving back and am still going strong. Creative Digital Replication makes CDs and DVDs and transfers VHS, record albums, and cassette tapes to new media. I began getting very involved with our community... an LRC graduate serving 7 years on the board, 5 years on the Women's Network Board, 7 years on the Rapid City Concert Association board, 6 years on the Women's Career and Leadership Initiative board and others. I became involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters 16 years ago.
Sadly, the 4th stage began just a few months ago when my husband passed away. I am now getting used to a new reality. I will continue my volunteer work and will focus on completing my 3rd CD which will be jazz/blues. My 2 other CDs, "Songs My Mother Loved" and "The Moon Is Hiding" can be viewed on my website VestaWellsJohnsonMusic.com.
Women's Network has been a part of my life for 16 years and will continue to be a big party of my continuing story.
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Spotlight on
Lorie Eichert
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Meet Lorie Eichert:
I am an Empowerment Coach whose desire is to help everybody break free from overwhelm and create the life you have always wanted. I have found a unique way to combine my formal education in Business Management, numerous certifications in Life Coaching and Transformational Healing to form a method of coaching that allows my clients profound growth...professionally...spiritually...personally. I observe through easy conversation and then ask you intuitive questions. I have been blessed with a gift; to be able to listen beyond the words; tuning into feelings, stuck emotions, inner child connections and past life experiences. Want to express your thoughts or feelings? Talk to me today for excellent solutions!
I am a Motivational Speaker, who has a dream of being on a stage in a purple suit, sharing my message of HOPE to thousands of people. I love telling stories and seeing people recognize themselves within them. Are you frustrated for not being able to follow your dreams? I am blessed with being able to hear a powerful message from Source and then translating it in a way that moves people to embrace the changes they need to make in order to have the life they desire.
I am an Intuitive Healer, who has an invisible bag of tools, all designed to help people move from turmoil to triumph, from chaos to clarity, from overwhelm to overflowing joy, and remove negative thoughts, beliefs and patterns for good! Let's work together to bring happiness!
I am a Wife, Mother and Grandmother. I love being “mamah” and by hanging out with my little people I have learned to embrace play and my own innocence all over again. I have lived in the magical, mystical Black Hills of South Dakota for over 30 years. I enjoy off-roading…fishing…camping…playing…exploring and visiting our many local wineries.
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We are now managing our reservations using Eventbrite. Please go to the Women's Network Eventbrite page to register for our upcoming luncheon meetings. Click the logo above to go directly to the Women's Network page.
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Membership year is
May 1 - April 30
$50.00 / year
+ $16.00 / meeting
(whether you eat or not)
Guests may attend two meetings before joining
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2016-2017 Officers
Marsha Pluth
(President)
(w) 343-4808
Michelle Minnerath
(President-Elect)
(w) 342-5630
Brandy Alley
(Past President)
(w) 394-8102
Lorie Vega
(Secretary)
(w) 385-1315
Kristal Hamm
(Treasurer)
(w) 716-3276
Lori Sauser
(Treasurer-Elect)
(w) 391-LORI (5674)
Appointed Positions
Colleen Phillips
(Hospitality)
(cell) 391-0712
Nikkole Abbas
(Publicity & Tech Support)
(cell) 716-7802
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Meeting RSVP:
For reservations, email reservations@rcwomensnetwork.org or call Nikkole at 716-7802.
Important Note: RSVP must be in the preceding Friday. Late reservations, or those without reservations will pay an additional $5 fee and may not get a meal (subject to availability).
If you make reservations and do not attend, you will be billed for the meeting.
RC Women's Network pays for the Buffet Lunch by the number of plates used. Please only take 1 plate for your lunch.
Literature for the tables: The size of the dining table literature is to be no larger than 4.25 x 5.5 (equivalent of 1/4 sheet)
All larger literature is to be put on the back table.
Networking: Members only for 30 seconds
50/50: Guests and members may participate and buy a ticket(s). Half of the money collected goes to the Scholarship Fund, the other half is given out to the winning ticket holder
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Welcome new
Treasurer-Elect
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Jessica Castleberry has requested to step down from her role as Board Treasurer due to life changes. The Board thanks her for her great service to the Women's Network of Rapid City.
Kristal Hamm, former Treasurer-Elect has stepped up to the Treasurer position early, and Lori Sauser has joined the Board as our new Treasurer-Elect.
Lori will serve in the capacity of Treasurer-Elect through the end of the current term, as well as the 2017-18 term, during which time she will train as the Treasurer under Kristal. In May 2018, Lori will become acting Treasurer and will serve an additional year until April 2019.
We are very excited to welcome Lori to the Board of Directors! She is a very enthusiastic member of and advocate for Women's Network, and has previously sat on the Board at well.
Thank you to Kristal and Lori for stepping up and rising above and beyond the call of duty!
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