Luncheons are held at the Courtyard Marriott at 2700 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 11:30 am. September through May.

Guests are always welcome!

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Networking

Refer your contacts to people in your network who can solve their problems. The benefit of this approach is twofold. First, you will be seen as a problem solver, and second, those people who benefit from your referrals are more likely to provide you with referrals in return.

The primary objective of networking should be gain an understanding of others' concerns and problems. Then you can make quick assessments as to whether they would have any interest in the solutions you provide. The objective of networking is not to expound on your credentials. Most people waste the few precious moments they have with new and existing contacts by focusing on themselves. Better is to spend most of that time asking questions and collecting information.

People have short memories. Follow-up regularly with members of your network or they’All forget you exist and more importantly they’ll forget that you are the best person to solve their financial, legal, human resource, design, or other problems. Contact the people in your network in some way at least once a month.

Our Next Meeting is Tuesday, December 2 at 11:30 AM

Holiday Fair

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

This years Holiday Luncheon will be held at the Holiday Inn, 2640 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22314 (this is the Holiday Inn where we use to have our luncheon.) The luncheon will be a sit down serviced luncheon so it is important that you register and have your guest register by the 24th of November so we have the number of persons to be serviced.

The luncheon menu is as follows: Chicken Pasta Primavera, Tossed Garden Salad, Grilled Vegetables in Pomodore & Basil Sauce toped with Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Rolls & Butter. Dessert is Raspberry Mousse Cake.

Anyone who is a vegetarian or has a food allergy must advise Mickie Bouma by the 24th of November, also please ask your guest as well.

We are asking that everyone one bring a guest so their are more people to shop the tables and make the luncheon more festive.

PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND HAVE YOUR GUEST REGISTER SO WE HAVE ENOUGH SIT DOWN DINNERS ON HAND. Register by phone (703) 287-0890 or on-line.

For a table, Please contact:

Michelle Bouma
APWN Holiday Party
Insurance Connection Corporation
3800 Wheeler Avenue Alexandria, VA 22304
Work: 703-370-5700
Fax: 703-370-1103
E-mail: iccmic@aol.com        

October 2008 Meeting Highlights

June P. Graves and Margaret “Peggy” Martinez spoke to APWN’s October meeting on the timely topic of Spend Less/Save More & Build a Secure Future. June and Peggy,  both CPAs with 20 years’ experience, are principals in the CPA firm Dukes & Graves, Ltd. in Annandale, VA. The purpose of their talk was to increase our financial literacy and encourage us to plan ahead and make small changes in spending now that will add up to significant savings in later years. To build a secure future, June and Peggy made the following suggestions:

1. Make small changes and bank the money you save. Make your own lattes, rent movies instead of going out once a week, use tap or filtered water instead of buying bottled water, and pack a lunch. Without sacrifices or major changes in lifestyle, you could save up to $1,700 per year. In 20 years, that could grow to $75,000!

1. Estimate your financial needs in retirement. Include housing, utilities, medical/dental costs, travel/vacations, gifts/donations, and other expenses you typically incur. Be realistic about how much you will need, and remember that you may need resources for 25 years or more. (Several of the Web sites listed below include retirement calculators.)

1. Remember to take inflation into account in estimating your needs. A fixed income can shrink rapidly in buying power, even at a fairly low rate of inflation.

1. Determine your income sources for retirement. For households earning between $50,000 and $150,000, the typical breakdown is: 25% from Social Security, 15% from pensions, and 60% from savings and retirement accounts. Part-time jobs are another possible income source.

1. Pay down your debts as quickly as you can, especially credit card debt. Paying down debt is like saving.

Spotlight speaker Michelle “Mickie” Bouma operates the Insurance Connection Corporation, a commercial insurance agency for businesses, including home-based businesses, in VA, MD, and DC. Her agency in Alexandria, VA offers many types of coverage, including property and general liability insurance, bonds, workman’s compensation coverage, insurance for vehicles and cargo, and insurance on officers and executives.

Mickie has more than 25 years of experience in helping business owners and managers obtain the best insurance for their needs. Her best leads come from accounting firms, commercial property management firms, and firms that deal with investments.

Alexandria Professional Women’s Network Celebrates 21 Years

The Alexandria Professional Women’s Network was established in 1987 to provide networking opportunities for local businesswomen seeking to support one another. read more in "about us"

Because APWN is a member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, APWN members may attend any Chamber function at the Chamber-member price.

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