Women in Leadership

Join us for the June 14th, 2012 Women in Leadership Luncheon
11:30am-1:00pm
at the Country Club of Peoria

Category: Professional Growth Development
Topic: ‘Work with the Media:  Get the most bang for NO bucks’. 
Speaker: Meghan Lundeen

Description: Many of the women in WIL are business owners, consultants, or perform some sort of PR function either for their business, a board they may sit on or may be a member of a PTO or other organization where you occasionally want the media’s attention.  Knowing how to work the news crews is a powerful tool for anyone, in any position.  You will walk away feeling like an expert next time you want coverage on anything.  Learn tricks from the inside that they will never tell you and learn how to get the most bang for NO bucks!

Menu:
TBD

Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.

Fee:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members

Reservations:
To RSVP by June 8, 2011 please contact VP/Reservations at reservations@peoriawomeninleadership.com

Please join us May 10th, at the Country Club of Peoria
from 11:30am-1:00pm
to celebrate our members accomplishments!

Category: Awards
Topic: May Awards Luncheon
Speaker: Lead by VP of Awards, Sara Horn and committee

Description: In May, please join us for the annual WIL awards banquet.  At the luncheon the four awards categories:  Women Leader of the Year, Career Leader of the Year, Community Leader of the Year and Outstanding New Leader of the Year will be awarded to our deserving fellow WIL members.  Who will this year’s honorees be?  Come to the May luncheon in order to find out and to celebrate.  Hope to see you there!

Menu:
Chef’s Chef Salad
Crème Brulee

Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.

Fee:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members

Reservations:
To RSVP by May 3, 2011 please contact VP/Reservations at reservations@peoriawomeninleadership.com

Please join us April 12th, at the Country Club of Peoria
from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Dr. Sheena Gordon, DC

Category: Personal Growth/Development
Topic: Program – “Eating Right for a Healthy Life”
Speaker: Dr. Sheena Gordon, DC

Our April program speaker is Dr. Sheena Gordon, D.C.  She is going to speak to us about how we can “Eat Right for a Healthy Life”.   She will not only provide you with information about healthy eating, she will debunk some common myths about nutrition and leave you motivated to take action.  Remember, eating right is not about fitting into the perfect swimsuit.  It’s about living a long healthy life.  And if following a healthy diet leads to looking great in a swimsuit…well that’s a great bonus.

Menu:
Hawaiian Chicken
Mud Pie

Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.

Fee:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members

Reservations:
To RSVP by April 6, 2011 please contact VP/Reservations at reservations@peoriawomeninleadership.com

Please join us March 8th, at the Country Club of Peoria
from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Susannah Gawor

Category: Professional Growth/Development
Topic: “Serve.  Inspire. Set an example.  Three ways women can lead.”
Speaker: Susannah Gawor, Director of MBA and Executive Programs at Bradley University

L-E-A-D-E-R-S-H-I-P.   How would you define it?  I think we can all recognize good (and bad) leadership.   Great leaders have certain common skills and abilities.  To be a good leader you need to master those core skills.  However, how you deliver ‘leadership’ needs to come from the heart.  Your leadership style should have a solid foundation of leadership skills and a large dose of your personality.   Don’t copy someone else’s leadership style unless it fits your personality.   If they are successful, look at what makes them successful and weave those traits into your life.  Before you know it you will be a successful leader with your own style of leadership.

Menu:
Cobb Salad
Chocolate Indulgence

Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.

Fee:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members

Reservations:
To RSVP by March 2, 2011 please contact VP/Reservations at reservations@peoriawomeninleadership.com

What: Special Event luncheon hosted by Dress for Success and optional clothing drive
When: February 9th, 2012
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Luncheon and program to be held at the Friendship House of Peoria

** NOTE LOCATION CHANGE**

Friendship House
800 NE Madison Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603-3951
(309) 671-5200

Please join us for our WIL luncheon February 9th at the Friendship House of Peoria.  We will learn about the Dress for Success program and its positive effect on the community.  We will also be holding a ‘clothes’ drive the same day.  Please bring your laundered professional clothing, jewelry, purses and shoes for a donation. For those of you who can spare the time, an optional tour of the Dress for Success boutique will be available after the luncheon.

Menu:
Parmesan Herb Chicken
Baby Baked Potatoes
Tossed Salad
Assorted Dessert Trays

Vegetarian option is same as above with (Portabella Mushroom in place of Chicken) and Gluten Free options available.

Fee:
$20 for members
$20 for non-members

Reservations:
To RSVP by February 3, 2011 please contact VP/Reservations at reservations@peoriawomeninleadership.com

Becky Davies of Mary Kay is doing a Shoe Drive for us right now and everyone that donates a pair of shoes receives $5 off a $25 Mary Kay purchase with her.  She said we could extend that offer to any WIL member that donates shoes on Feb 9th.

Please join us January 12th, at the Country Club of Peoria
from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Greg Batton

Category: Personal Development
Topic: “Get Motivated for 2012”
Speaker: Greg Batton

Our January speaker, Greg Batton, from WMBD, is going to share some entertaining and thought provoking stories to help us ‘Get Motivated for 2012′.

Menu:
January Traditional Club
Crème Brulee

Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.

Fee:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members

Reservations:
To RSVP by January 6, 2011 please contact VP/Reservations at reservations@peoriawomeninleadership.com

Please join us December 8th, at the Country Club of Peoria
from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Debbe Bingaman

Category: Personal Development
Topic: “Holiday Tablescapes”
Speaker: Debbe Bingaman

Debbe will share insights into creating fabulous tablescapes for the holidays. Your holiday table settings will go from drab to fab in an easy and economical way!

Menu:
Chicken A La King
Turtle Cheesecake

Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.

Fee:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members

Reservations:
To RSVP by December 2, 2011 please contact VP/Reservations at reservations@peoriawomeninleadership.com

November 10, 2011

Please join us November 10th, at the Country Club of Peoria
from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Topic  Category: Professional Growth
Topic: “Legal Issues Effecting Women”
Speaker: Angela Evans

Angela Baker

Angela Evans will present on Legal Issues Affecting Women which entails a modern look at the treatment of women in our current legal system. The presentation will discuss 1) women’s representation in Illinois’ and Peoria’s legal profession and judiciary; 2) an overview of current legislation that concerns women; and 3) case studies which focus on the woman’s interest in real life family law and domestic violence scenarios. The presentation aims to be informative and direct attention to current legal issues which affect women in our area.

Menu:
Roast Turkey and Dressing
Dutch Apple Pie

Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.

Fee:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members

Reservations:
To RSVP by November 4, 2011 please contact VP/Reservations at reservations@peoriawomeninleadership.com

October 13, 2011

Please join us October 13, at the Country Club of Peoria
from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Topic  Category: Networking
October is our networking event.  Learn some Dos and Don’ts of Networking, practice your networking skills…..and start building relationships with our incredible members.

Menu:
October Chicken Salad Plate
Orea Mousse Martini

Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.

Fee:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members

Reservations:
To RSVP by October 6, 2011 please contact VP/Reservations at reservations@peoriawomeninleadership.com

Please join us September 8th at the Country Club of Peoria
from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Chuck Weaver, Peoria City Council

Topic  Category: Community
Speaker: Chuck Weaver
Topic: “What is our City Council working on?”

Menu:
Italian Hoagie
Bread Budding w/ White Chocolate

Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.

Fee:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members

Reservations:
To RSVP by September 2, 2011 please contact VP/Reservations at reservations@peoriawomeninleadership.com