Dear

I hope I remember everything I have to tell you!  If it seems the newsletter is a bit late - well you are correct - it is.  I have been meeting with some very large companies and negotiating some incredible things for the new year for all of you - so I hope you are excited.  I sure am!

I am writing this from the "Coaching Coach" near Milwaukee Wisconsin - on the road - yes we are moving!  (I am not driving) Some may think I am seeing the sites - but to be truthfully I am in the back at the table working.  We are headed back to Calgary via the US from Ontario where I was in back to back meetings for several days.  More to come - and I am excited....!

There is a lot of news for you in this newsletter - so please take a minute to look it over.  I will underline important headings for you.

ONLINE SUPPORT now available
We have 'soft launched' our new online support. When you are online you may see a picture that looks like this:

This online help will feature live support.  It is now fully functional.  In fact there have been members with questions who were on the site who went ahead and asked for help - and got their answers immediately!  If you have a questions - please feel free to click on the live support button and ask your question.  The support will me 'womaned' by Regional Directors and longstanding members.  If you want to help out - please call me at 1 888 726 3361.

Coming soon - Ask a business/coaching question - Before Christmas we will have the option for asking a coaching business question online.  So go ahead - ask!

IMPORTANT - LAST CHANCE to sign up at these rates
As many of you know there are other business associations out there that server many purposes.  Our organization provides education, insight, promotion and networking as well as member services like phone, merchant services and soon insurance and other surprise services. 

Our advertising is cheaper than anywhere - you get free display tables as a member at meetings, and the government does not subsidize us.  Yet our monthly fees are less than 1/2 the cost of Chambers of Commerce and yearly amounts are less than almost all other similar organizations that do not offer as many benefits as we do. If we are to continue - we must raise our monthly fees.  THIS WILL NOT AFFECT CURRENT MEMBERS.

All monthly fees for current members will remain the same.  For anyone joining after January 1st - the initiation fee will not got up - however the monthly payment will increase.  So if you want to benefit from the lower monthly fees - sign up now.  New monthly fees for General or Gold will be $24.99 a month and $15.95 per month for associates.

6 New Meetings
We have hired 6 new Regional Directors and will open in the next 3 months in:

• Halifax
• Barrie
• Toronto East
• Winnipeg
• Saskatoon
• Kelowna

We want to open in 3 more STATES - are you interested in leading a group of women? Contact us here

Phone Services
Over the past 6 months I have saved $1200.00 on my phone bill.  I have a 1-800 line as you know for $4.99 a month for 100 incoming minutes.  And my regular line costs me about $34.00 a month for all the features I need.  In fact while I am traveling I get all my calls forwarded or receive them in  my email.  If you are paying over $45 a month for your business phone you need to look for a better deal here.  (we have arranged this for you too!)

Advertising on our site
We have only 10 ads available - at a discounted price until the end of the year only!  More information here.

OPENINGS FOR PLATINUM MEMBSHIPS

Did you know we have SPECIAL Membership Opportunities available?  These memberships will not only give you lifetime membership after your first year for no charge - but also offer HUGE opportunity for promotion within Roaring Women. View the packages available here.  Or view online here.

Many thanks to this year's Platinum Members Trevor Campbell and Carol Dickenson.  And a very BIG thank you to Wanetta Johnson-Hamrell of Calgary Bookkeeping Etc

We are growing and looking for you all to grow with us.  Thank you to all for your support

Welcome - NEW Regional Directors and Admin Support

We welcome the following people:

• New Membership Director - Dawn Windsor
• New Invitations and Events Director/Facebook Group- Bekah Church
• Lorrie Walker - Halifax Regional Director
• Louise Todd - Barrie
• Maurine Seguin - Toronto East Regional Director
• Lew Bayer - Winnipeg
• Cindy Sanche - Saskatoon
• Kym Tarr - Kelowna
• Steering Committee Chair - Maurine Seguin (please forward any membership benefits requests to Maurine for c onsideration

We are working in some great new things for Roaring Women!  Here are some neat things that are coming:

• Health and Insurance Programs
• Mastercard or Visa with special rates
• Opportunities for earning extra money working online support
• Large sponsored event - (one per chapter) each year
• Free coaching - online and through the coaching coach
• NEW!  Video tips in members area

These opportunities combined with what we already offer makes Roaring Women the only organization with so many opportunities that support you and help you grow your business.

January is only a little over a week away - be sure eto sign up for the meeting you do not want to miss! 

Edmonton - January 16th- view invitation here
Brampton/Mississauga 2nd Annual Combined Meeting- January 9, 2008 - view invitation
Calgary - January 08, 2008 - view invitation here
Burlington/Hamilton - January 8th - view invitation here
Vancouver - January 9th - view invitation here
Duncan - January 29th - view invitation here
Victoria January - TBA
Seattle - January - TBA
Fort McMuarray - Janaury - TBA

Everyone Welcome! That's right - MEN TOO!  Here is a great place to build relationships and expand your horizons.Many of our upcoming meetings will be trade show style where you can display your products. So get off that couch and out of the office and have some fun and dine with us!

No Worries Networking- No forced referrals - no minimum attendance rules - no 'one category' rules.  We know there is enough business for everyone and we want to be sure you get the business you need!

Who should attend? Business owners, entrepreneurs, independent representatives - anyone looking for fresh new approach to running a business.  

Would you like a meeting in your area?   Contact us or call 1-888-726-3361

Have you uploaded an article to your profile yet? What a great way to show people you are an expert - and knowledge and expertise speaks!  People want to buy from people who have the answers!

Coaching Survey says that coaching males a difference in your business.  We have live coaching available intermittently on the site - check in and check to see if you can get your questions answered online.  (New Survey on phone services here)

1. Please check of any or all of the following services you have participated in or used to grow your business

coaching 87.5%
formal mentorship 37.5%
informal mentorship 62.5%
workshops (less than $50) 81.3%
workshops (over $50) 81.3%
day seminars (less than $200) 56.3%
day seminars (over $200) 68.8%

This shows that EDUCATION is key to growing your business.  Of all these mentioned - COACHING was the most effective according to respondents.  In fact 97% claim that coaching was either helpful or very helpful in advancing the growth of their business.

People's needs according to the survey is:

Encouragement, Inspiration and self belief!

YOU CAN DO IT.  Everything you do - revolves around whether or not you think you can do it.....

..........whether you think you can or whether you think you can't - in both cases you are right. - Henry Ford