Iris Arts Reception on Friday, August 5th

Reception - Friday, August 5th, from 6-9 p.m.
I quietly celebrated the first anniversary of the gallery in July. So far the gallery is growing, our artists are selling incredible work, and the secret of our lively receptions is out! Our August show, "Nine Lives," adds to the Iris Arts tradition.

"Nine Lives" explores the directions that nine years in Fayetteville have lead artists Déa Self and Misha Dyer. Join us on Friday, August 5th from 6-9 pm for a reception welcoming these artists to the gallery!

In addition to Déa and Misha, Iris Arts is pleased to bring the works of sculptor Cheri Bohn that blend glass and tree limbs and paintings by Jacey Dalton showing her modern, fantastical, fairy tale-like subjects.

Casey Hamaker, Iris Arts

Young Professionals Meeting on Thursday, July 28th

Thursday, July 28 – Young Professionals – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. @ UA Alumni Center – If you enjoy making connections with your peers and having a good time, this is the event for you. The goal of this event is to educate young professionals on the various volunteer opportunities in the area. These events are FREE to all Chamber members and their invited guests. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to 521-1710 or e-mail chamber@fayettevillear.com.

Sponsored By: The Barber Group, Chambers Bank, Dallas Real Estate, nwaApartments.com and Northwest Arkansas Business Journal

The Arkansas Music Pavilion is offering a discounted ticket to all attendees to see .38 Special after the YP Event. The show is over at 10:30 – still plenty of time to go out on the town.

Announcing State Chamber Event: Back Home Bash

Wal-Mart
Presents
Arkansas State Chamber/AIAs

Back Home Bash
Aug. 23, 2005
46th Annual Salute to the
Arkansas Congressional Delegation
and their staffs

6 p.m. Meet and Greet Reception
7 p.m. Arkansas Delegation Takes the Stage
7:30-9:30 Dinin', Minglin' and Dancin' with the Big John Miller Band
-Casual Dress-

Clinton Presidential Center
Little Rock

Please RSVP by August 10th, 2005
Deb Mathis at dmathis@ascc-aia.org or (501) 374-9225

Kids Talk Newsletter Gets Third Place in National Contest

Congratulations to the following Oregon Press Women declared winners in the NFPW 2005 communications contest. Their work was judged against lst place winners from other NFPW affilates across the nation.

JoAnn Boatwright - 1st place in category 16A, Page Layout, Non-Daily Newspaper, Hillsboro Argus
JoAnn Boatwright - 2nd place in category 11A, Single page or pages regularly edited by entrant – Lifestyle or Entertainment, Non-Daily Newspaper, Hillsboro Argus
.
Anne Koppel Conway - honorable mention in category 20B, Photography in printed
publication other than newspaper, Moment magazine

Susan M. Ferris - 2nd place in category 41, Television single commercial or campaign built around one subject, TV Ad

Maren Schmidt - 3rd place in category 10C, Personal Columns, Informational, Benton County Daily Record

This is a great national showing from the 12 entries forwarded to the national contest. Kudos to every entrant and to the contest chair, Susan M. Ferris, who secured local judges and sent the local winners on to the the NFPW.

Frisco Festival Coming to Rogers in August

Frisco Festival, Fri. and Sat. Aug 26 & 27

The Frisco Festival, located in Rogers Historic District, is a family festival honoring our Railroad Heritage. Area businesses sponsor the biggest party in town including free rides and amusements. Signature events include The Great Frisco Cardboard Train Races, the Chilisalsapeno Competition, Kid's Connection, Frisco Chicken BBQ and non-stop main stage entertainment starting and ending with the Friday & Saturday Night Street Dances. A Main Street Rogers event. Admission: Free

2nd Tuesday Dining Benefit, Tuesday, August 9th, 2005

"2nd Tuesday Dining Benefit" at the Pesto Café. On Tuesday, August 9th, the Pesto Café in Fayetteville will be donating 10% of their lunch & dinner proceeds to the Ozark Food Bank. We hope that everyone will join us for great food on August 9th at the Pesto Café!

Women in Networking, Wednesday, July 27th, 2005, at Embassy Suites in Rogers

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., last Wednesday each month.

Don't Forget for the Wednesday meeting
1. Smile
2. Bring cash or check written to WIN in the amount of $15.00
3. Wear a name tag and bring business cards
4. 48 hrs notice if you can not come

Speaker: July is for Networking - This meeting will be all Networking by popular demand

Location: Embassy Suites, Rogers
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Date: July 27, 2005
Capacity: up to 150, please RSVP, email: kelly.brothers.ng67@statefarm.com or 479-636-9944
Lunch: $15.00 per person the Embassy has a buffet with a green salad, 3 other types of salads, 2 types of soup, rolls, 4 entrees and dessert

To register contact: Kelly Brothers [kelly.brothers.ng67@statefarm.com],
State Farm Insurance, 302 N 8th St., Suite 2, Rogers, AR 72756

Identity Theft Seminars with Beth Trepanier

Join Pre-Paid Legal Independent Associate Beth Trepanier for an Identity Theft Seminar. Beth facilitates a seminar weekly, every Thursday at 12:00-1:00 p.m. at AQ Chicken House in Springdale. RSVP at 479.530.5749 or etrepanier@prepaidlegal.com.

Aspiring Author's Seminar: From Idea to the Shelf

On Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m., two published authors will share their personal publishing experiences. Information at this seminar will provide you with a blueprint for not only bringing your idea for writing into creation but also avoiding the obstacles that can block the road to your success. It can help you get your book in print months sooner and save you thousands of dollars.

In this information-packed program, we’ll discuss topics important to getting your book published:

• The book development process: decide what to write and learn the best ways to get your ideas on paper
• The different types of publishing and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each one
• The powerful influence of marketing strategy all the way from the idea to the delivery of the book

Why should you write a book?

• When you speak to groups, you can sell your book to attendees
• It can be come a money-making product that you sell in your business
• Being published positions you as an expert in the topic you write on
• A book in the proper distribution channels can spread your message to a wider group of people than you could alone

If you are an aspiring author, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to explore your dream. Space is limited for this unique seminar so reserve your seat by July 24.

Seminar facilitators are Maxie Carpenter, Author of I Didn't Ask You to Dance! I Asked You to Talk!, and Carrie Perrien Smith, Author of Networking Zone: The Business Referral Network Construction Guide.

Sign up here: http://www.soarhigher.com/AspiringAuthors.htm

Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) Schedule

The AMP
www.arkansasmusicpavilion.com

July 12 AMP Flicks™ Chick Flicks w/Hitch $5 or $50 Mall Receipt
July 15 Third Day $30-$45
July 19 AMP Flicks™s Chick Flicks: My Best Friend's Wedding $5 or $50 Mall Receipt
July 23 Sky's The Limit Kids Festival: Trout Fishing in America. Gates open at noon. $15-$20
July 26 AMP Flicks™ Chick Flicks: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days $5 or $50 Mall Receipt
July 28 .38 Special $20-$45

Grand Opening: Sylvan Learning Center

Everyone is invited to Sylvan's Grand Opening!

July 20th at 1:00 p.m.

The new center is located at 2474 E. Joyce Boulevard

Come prepared to learn about everything Sylvan has to offer. Sylvan can help students with upper level math including algebra and geometry, learn how to study effectively, read faster and improve comprehension, prepare for the ACT/SAT tests and receive credit at their school for courses completed at Sylvan.

Grand Opening activities include a ribbon cutting ceremony, fun hands-on demonstrations of Sylvan’s math and reading programs, and free samples of Andy’s Frozen Custard. Please come join in the fun!

Free Annual Credit Report

As of June 1, 2005, Free Annual Credit Reports became available by all 3 companies in the Southern States. The web site is: www.annualcreditreport.com. The phone number to call is: 1-877-322-8228 and the address for written request is: Annual Credit Report Request Service, PO Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281.

Professional Women's Network Grows in Washington County

July 2005 - By Tara Muck, NWA Business Journal

The Professional Women's Network of Benton County meets the first Tuesday of every month at Studio 55 in Rogers. Its next meeting is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 5.

The Washington County chapter of PWN meets the third Tuesday of every month at Bo's Muddy Water in Fayetteville, at the same time of day. Its next meeting is set for July 19.
The network's mission is for its members to build relationships with other businesswomen in the area, promote community involvement and "inspire one another in general," according to PWN's Web log.

Jeannette Balleza, PWN's coordinator for Washington County, said about 10-12 women usually attend the luncheons, but there is always room for more.

The meetings used to be a formal luncheon when Susan Jensen started PWN in Washington County in 1997. Since then, the format has changes to a more casual event, membership fees were eliminated, and now it is an optional brown-bag luncheon.

"[The luncheon] is an informal gathering," Balleza said. "It's a little more intimate, it's always new faces, and it's always new stories."

Since Balleza took over PWN in December 2003, the membership list has grown from 65 to 165. There has been an increase in subscribers of about five per month to PWN's e-mail list, she said.

Balleza said the members represent a diverse array of professions from massage therapists, photographers and prepaid legal consultants to event coordinators, advertising agents and home-based entrepreneurs.

The network also helps promote The Northwest Arkansas Business Women's Conference, which will be held on Sept. 27 this year at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Bentonville.

Bo's Muddy Water is located in Fayetteville's Colt Square. For more information on the luncheon or to subscribe to the mailing list, contact Balleza at (479) 973.0600 or by e-mail at jeannette@vulcancreative.com.

Career Opportunity: Practice Coordinator/Ambassador

Dr. Randolph L. Lais, DDS, PA
5508 Pinnacle Point Dr, Rogers, AR

This position would include greeting the patients, managing the patient schedule, answering incoming calls, processing insurance, making patient financial arrangements, and other duties. Dr. Lais has been a dentist for over 25 years and has recently opened (Nov. 03) a new practice in a beautiful new facility in Pinnacle Point. His vision for the practice is a talented, small, enthusiastic group of coworkers delivering high quality comprehensive dental care in a “one patient at a time” environment.

Dental experience as an assistant, hygienist or receptionist is preferred but not required. The right person with the right energy will be able to learn and understand the philosophy of Dr. Lais’s practice. Send resume or call to learn more and see if this is an opportunity for you.
Please contact Jackie Lais @ 845.0055, or jylais@aol.com.

Ladies Luncheon

Come to Pinnacle Country Club, Thursday, July 7th, for the Ladies Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m. If you are not a member at Pinnacle Country Club, you can attend the luncheon as a guest of Dr. Lais, and pay with a credit card. The luncheon is $12.95 plus tax and tip.

Dr. Lais will be speaking about Women's Dental Health and how it affects different stages in life. (Puberty, Pregnancy, Aging, Menopause, Firbomyalgia and other conditions. To request a specific topic, please call Dr. Lais @ 479.845.1225.

To make reservations for the Luncheon, call Pinnacle Country Club @ 479.273.0500, or call Jackie Lais @ 479.845.0055 or e-mail, before Thursday and she will make the reservation for you.

*Each attendee will receive a $50 gift certificate to Studio 55. It can be used towards a Portrait Package or Merchandise. Studio 55 is located next door to Dr. Lais @ 5508 Pinnacle Point Drive, in Rogers. www.studio55photos.com