YouthCAN!’s Community Imagination Studio Hosts Family Day

The first Saturday of each month is Family Day at the Community Imagination Studio.

We invite all of the Northwest Arkansas Community to come together to complete family themed art projects for FREE!

Our next Family Day will be November 3rd. We invite families to come celebrate “Family Stories Month.” Each family is invited to reminisce about special moments in their past and design an image that can tell the story of one of those special moments. That image will then be painted onto a prepared canvas, which participants can take home.

Also, Kids Goal Setting week is coming up, to prepare, kids and parents can brainstorm secret goals for themselves and each other, then design a sculpture in which to store their goals, and from which they can be retrieved one at a time.

Additionally, there will be an open painting studio with acrylics, watercolors, and oil pastels. Staff artists will be on hand to assist with all projects.

YouthCAN!’s Community Imagination Studio is located at 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. For more information, contact Alison Carter at alison@artexplosions.org, www.communityimaginationstudio.org, or 479-442-8585.

Susana O'Daniel
Director of Community Relations and Development
YouthCAN!
818 Sang Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-8585
www.youthcaninc.org
www.communityimaginationstudio.org

Community Events and Classes

Warning: Children's Meth

Checked this on Snopes. It is true.
http://www.snopes.com/horrors/drugs/candymeth.asp

A very scary thing is going on in the schools. There is a type of crystal meth going around that looks like strawberry pop rocks. It smells like strawberry also and it is being handed out to kids in school yards in AR. It looks just like pop rocks. They call it strawberry meth or strawberry quick.

Please instruct children to not accept candy that looks like this even from a friend and to take any that they may have to a teacher, principal, etc.

Summary of the eRumor: The eRumor warns of a new form of delivering illegal methamphetamine to children by making it into a strawberry flavored crystal or powder.

The Truth: The eRumor is true and only the latest form in which methamphetamine has been mixed with sweet substances.

An Associated Press story published in newspapers across the U.S. on May 1, 2007 focused on discoveries of what appeared to be a strawberry-flavored children's drink at the scene of an illegal meth lab. It has come to be known as 'Strawberry Quick.' It has no connection with the popular Nestle QUIK flavored milk products now renamed Nestle Nesquik. Chris Harrison, a chemist at the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, says that meth is bitter to the makers try to take that edge off any way they can and have used lollipops, sodas, candy, and anything else they can to make it easier for first-time users. The article said that the 'Strawberry Quick' angle came to light in January when the Nevada Department of Public Safety issued a warning about it.

The Strawberry meth has been reported in several states including Missouri, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Texas, Nevada, and California. Because of the sweet taste and candy-like appearance there is concern about children coming into contact with it but experts say its not been made that way just for the purpose of introducing it to children. Giving it a sweet taste and a harmless-sounding name is a marketing technique to ease it into the hands of any potential victim.


Credit Score Enhancement Seminar

Your Credit Score Presented by Sherri Elam, Millennium Mortgage Financial, Inc.
Tuesday, November 6th & 13th 7 PM -- 8 PM
WACO TITLE COMPANY, 212 W. Emma, Springdale, AR 72764

Are you embarrassed because you think your credit is less than perfect, then attend this FREE Home Buyer seminar and find out:

• How to save thousands of dollars by learning what affects the credit score
• How to raise your credit score 75 points in 90 days or less
• How to get credit for the No credit borrower
• How to get a loan even if you've been turned down by the bank
• Find out how to avoid the most common mistakes people make when cleaning up credit
• How to remove derogatory items from your credit report including bankruptcies,
• repossessions, collections, charge-off's, etc.
• Learn why you should not pay off all of your credit cards
• Learn why you should not close out your credit card accounts
• Learn why you should not pay off collections before you close on your home
• Learn why you should not apply for new credit while in the process of buying a new home
• Learn why you should not max out or over charge on your credit card account
• Learn why you should not change your name or address with the bureaus
• Learn why you should not consolidate your debt onto 1 or 2 credit card accounts

RSVP and get a copy of your FREE Credit Report at this Seminar by calling now!
Call Now and reserve your seat (limited space available)
Millennium Mortgage Financial, Inc. 4004 N. College, Suite J, Fayetteville, AR 72703, (479) 443-2525

Breaking Through the Clutter: Marketing Yourself and Your Business

NWACC Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Proudly Presents
Joel Conner, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Michelina's Inc.

Thursday, November 8, 2007
7:00 p.m.
NWACC Shewmaker Center in the Wal-Mart Auditorium
This event is free to the public

Mr. Conner gives back to the community by serving on several boards, and non-profit organizations and has an active lifelong commitment to community services such as Board of Children's HeartLink, Change, Inc., Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Students in Free Enterprise, Board of the Children's Music and Arts Foundation, The Plight of Urban Children.

Additionally, Mr. Conner serves or has served on the Board of Directors or Advisory Boards for numerous organizations in the fields of Banking, Real Estate, Hospitality, Professional Sports, and Manufacturing.


Adoption Conference Scheduled for Fayetteville, Arkansas

Grace Haven Ministries presents Light for the Way Adoption Conference scheduled for November 10th, 2007 from 9am until 5pm.
The conference is designed for anyone who is considering adoption or foster care, in the process or experienced adoptive families who may need some help. In addition, the conference will provide information for those who want to learn more about orphan needs and what they can do to start an orphan ministry in their church.
The conference will be held at the First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
This unique event will include agencies, orphan ministries, adoption specialists, as well as orphan and developmental experts.
To register and for more details visit http://www.gracehavenhome.com/ or call 479-685-9481


Christmas Donations Needed

Christmas is right around the corner and we need your help to make sure children in NWA, whom live below poverty level have a Merry Christmas to remember.

Each year, Mother-to-Mother hosts a special Christmas Dinner and Party for the mother's who have a willingness to partner with us to become self-sufficient. These ladies live in your community and circumstances have left them feeling unworthy and ashamed. We are here to educate them and help them develop their lives in a positive environment. With your sponsorship we can make sure that each family receives a Christmas Dinner and each child receives one toy from Santa.

Current needs to make this project successful:

• Gifts for Children age birth to 17
• Door Prize Items for Moms (ex: gift baskets and gift certificates)
• Goodie Bag items for Moms (quantities of 50, and you are welcome to attach your business cards)
• A Christmas dinner for 75 people, both mothers and children.
• Volunteers to help with Children's Crafts
• Monetary Donations that will go toward the Christmas Party, along with needed items such as new or gently used: socks, shoes, pants, and coats for children and teens.

These items are needed no later than November 30, 2007.

Save the Date for Some Fantastic Christmas Entertainment. Mother-to-Mother is hosting their Annual Benefit Concert. Admission is free; a free will offering will be taken during event. December 9, 2007 from 2pm to 4pm. 1st Christian Church of Bentonville on Hwy 102 (across from the Bentonville Police Station). A flier can be faxed by request.

For more information, contact Mindy Walker, Mother to Mother Ministry of NWA, 1104 S. Walton Blvd, Suite 102, Bentonville, (479)271-8138


Institute for Corporate and Public Safety -- Emergency Response Class

On Thursday, Nov. 15 the ICPS in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will conduct a free one day Emergency Response class in Bella Vista. A free continental breakfast and lunch are provided for all participants. This class will be held at the NorthWest Arkansas Community College -- College At The Crossing located at 1801 Forest Hills Blvd.

Event Schedule
9:00am -- 9:30am continental breakfast (provided by ICPS)
9:30am -- 12 noon Morning Speakers and presentations
12 noon -- 12:45pm Lunch provided by ICPS
12:45pm -- 3:00pm Emergency Response Lessons 1-3
3:00pm -- 3:30pm Tabletop Exercise

This event is open to the public. Seating is, however, limited and the event is expected to fill quickly. To reserve a seat, call 479-619-4170.


Faith in Action Needs Your Help

Is your office, company, civic or church group looking to do something for the holidays for those in need?

Faith in Action has two holiday projects underway to help the homebound elderly in Benton and Washington counties.

Faith in Action is holding a healthy foods, Thanksgiving Food Drive, October 15-November 14. Items collected will be distributed to homebound seniors during the week of Thanksgiving. Items for suggestion include ready-to-eat or easy to prepare, non-perishable foods. Some suggestions include canned meats, vegetables, low sodium soups, canned fruit, Ensure and other elderly specific products.

Donation boxes are located at the Faith in Action offices at 1125 N. College, Fayetteville and 1801 Forest Hills Blvd, Ste. 200, Bella Vista; Washington Regional's Senior Health Center, Fayetteville, and the Collier Drug Stores in Fayetteville and Johnson.

For Christmas, Faith in Action is holding its 4th Annual Project Santa. Project Santa is similar to the well known Angel Tree. Needs and wishes from our homebound seniors are placed on Christmas trees outside the Faith in Action offices in Fayetteville and Bella Vista and Washington Regional's Senior Health Center. Community members are encouraged to take a "Santa Tag" beginning Nov. 15 and purchase the item requested. Gifts should be wrapped and delivered to Faith in Action by Dec. 12. Gifts will be distributed before Christmas.

For your convenience, we can mail Santa Tags to you.

If you are interested in either one of Faith in Action's holiday projects, please contact Liz Vanzant, Faith in Action,Volunteer Coordinator, (479) 713-1726 or lvanzant@wregional.com


Starlight Charity Ball November 17

Add some sparkle to your holidays at the 6th Annual Starlight Charity Ball, Saturday, November 17, from 5:30-11:00 pm at the Clarion Hotel in Bentonville. This elegant event benefits the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter and includes dinner, silent and live auctions, music and dancing.

Featured in the live auction will be an all-inclusive guided weekend trip to Turkey, Texas to hunt for turkey or quail (your choice); a chocolate lab puppy and variety of dog-related accessories, and granite countertop makeover donated by World Granite.

Tickets are $75 per person or $600 for a table of eight. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Bridget Beckfield by calling the Shelter at 479-795-2417 or by emailing bbeckfield@nwacs.org.

Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter is a 24-hour emergency facility for children who have been victims of abuse and neglect.

Job Openings

Television Photographer/Editor

KHBS-TV, the Hearst-Argyle owned ABC affiliate in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has an immediate opening for a news photographer/editor. Photojournalists are responsible for gathering news for newscasts, conducting interviews in the field, setting up live shots and editing news stories. We are looking for someone to join our award winning photojournalist staff who is creative; who can meet daily deadline pressures; is dependable and has a clean driving record. Experience with Panasonic DVC Pro helpful, but not necessary. Send your resume and non-returnable tape to Mike Courington, News Director, KHBS/KHOG, 2415 North Albert Pike, Fort Smith, AR 72904. (Please reference in your cover letter where you saw this ad.) EOE


Association Marketing Assistant Needed in Tulsa

Know any up and coming marketing types? I have an opening on staff here at the AAPG for someone with the right combination of print placement, direct marketing, e-commerce and exhibition coordination. Some travel opportunities too. This isn't so much an opportunity to help me as much as it's a chance for the right someone to stretch and grow in a stable yet challenging environment. Some advancement opportunity as well.
Company: American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Job Title: Marketing Assistant
Description: Tulsa-based international association seeks a marketing assistant for scientific publications and other endeavors. Tasks include copywriting, database management. Knowledge of print production, Macintosh proficiency and MS Office skills required. E-mail and direct marketing skills, ability to work under deadlines with sales and cold-calling experience a plus. News media experience preferred. Some travel. Send resume to: Gerald Buckley, AAPG, P.O. Box 979, Tulsa, OK 74101


Receptionist and Customer Relations Assistant Needed at Toyota

Receptionist needed for Rogers Toyota dealership. Part Time Evenings and Saturdays. Also need a Customer Relations Assistant (Full Time Days Mon thru Friday). For more information, contact Bob Hartman at bob_hartman@toyotanwa.com or visit the dealership.


Personal Banker for Bentonville Bank Location

Metropolitan National Bank currently has a position open for a Personal Banker in Bentonville. They are looking for someone who has great people skills, is motivated to do sales, able to make presentations, and enjoys working with the public. Banking experience is preferred but they will consider the right candidate. Bilingual is a plus but not required. Any interested applicants can call Nohemí López at 845-4540. applications can be submitted on our website www.metbank.com under career opportunities.


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Bottom Line Business Relationships

A U.S. Small Business Administration study found that customers stayed with companies where they felt valued. Another study found that a 5% reduction in customer attrition can result in a 25% to 125% increase in sales. Quality business relationships increase your profit through happier customers and employees.

The relationship is the currency in today's rapidly changing and competitive business climate. By building a series of meaningful transactions, you can create long-term business relationships that
turn your clients into your marketing and sales force. It's nice to have friends but it's priceless to have fans who rave about your company to their friends.

The seminar covers these topics:

• Leading meaningful conversations that turn prospects into clients
• Creating customer dialogue that creates lifelong business relationships
• Motivating clients and employees to tell their friends about your company
• Creating a customer experience that your clients will rave about
• Maintaining confidence
• Building a foundation of trust
• Defining your target market
• Creating a solid positioning statement that clarifies your value to your clients
• Resolving conflict
• Transforming every member of your organization into sales consultants
• Capitalizing the three areas of follow-up

Check out http://www.soarhigher.com/bottomline.htm for more information.

WorkMatters 8 to 5 Unplugged Breakfast Gathering Features Stan Tyra

WorkMatters hosts monthly Faith@Work gatherings entitled, "Eight-to-Five Unplugged" in Rogers and Fayetteville You will meet and listen to northwest Arkansas business leaders share life stories and guidance on how they integrate their faith into their workday.

The November meeting will feature "Descending into Greatness" presented by Stan Tyra, Senior Vice President, Sales, Blueberry Hill Foods on November 2 (Fayetteville) and November 9 (Rogers).
Most everyone wants to be successful. There are basically two ways to accomplish that ... you can climb to the top, or you can descend to the top. One will take great effort, the other great purpose. They both may get you to the same place, but the end result will be dramatically different.

Psst — attendees will receive a copy of Stan's book, The Way to the Top is Down published by Soar with Eagles.

When and Where
Fayetteville, Friday, Nov. 2, 6:45AM - 7:45AM
Address:NorthStar Partnering Group, Fayetteville

Rogers, Friday, Nov. 9, 6:45AM - 7:45AM
Location: Parkway Bank, Rogers/Pinnacle Hills

Directions
NorthStar Partnering Group, Fayetteville:
2458 E. Joyce Blvd, office park just east of Paradise Valley Golf Course and the intersection of Joyce and Old Missouri. Enter into the Northstar Partnering Group Building, Suite 1.

Parkway Bank, Rogers/Pinnacle Hills:
3350 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Take exit 83 toward AR- 94/Champions Drive off of I-540. Turn Left onto AR- 94/ W. New Hope Rd. Turn Left onto Pinnacle Hills Parkway. Continue past Embassy Suites, Parkway Bank is on the right.

The November session wraps up their fall semester. They will continue our gatherings beginning in January 2008. Stay up to date with the spring semester events at http://www.workmatters.org/.

Hot News from Creative Referral Network Rogers

Springdale Police Department Annual Haunted House
Money raised will go toward the SHOP with a COP Christmas program
WHEN: Oct. 26-27 and 29-31
TIME: Tours begin @ 7pm till around 11pm
WHERE: 410 East Meadow Ave
Springdale, AR
COST: $4 dollars a ticket, includes a goody bag


Open Invitation to Attend the ABLE (Association of Beaver Lake Environment) Dessert Social

When: 6:30-8:30, Thursday, November 1, 2007
Where: Rogers Activity Center's dining room
The attachment is an open invitation to attend an ABLE (Association of Beaver Lake Environment) social. No matter where we live, we still get out water from Beaver Lake. The proximity to the lake and the quality of the lake are very important to our continued growth in this area.
ABLE members have worked very hard protecting Beaver Lake but have not taken time to have a social get-together. It will also give everyone a chance to meet and mingle with members. Refreshments will be provided!
Please R.S.V.P. to jamesgately@hotmail.com or please call Jim at (479) 925-3831

We're getting closer on our networking party!

Kandi Everhart (Farmers Insurance) has our location and she's working on a date. It's a location that sell bright and shiny (and loud) objects in Rogers. All we need is some donation of food (maybe grill something) and beverage. Can you help? Worst case, we all come with a snack and a bottle of something, right? E-mail carrie@soarhigher.com if you want to help, donate, or just cheer us on. Date coming soon!

Ladies Night Out

Have you heard about Ladies Night Out -- an evening of food, fun, fashion, shopping, and prizes? It happens on Thursday, November 1 at the JQH Center in Rogers. Tickets are $6. I've never been but the ad says there's a free gift bag for the first 2000 attendees? 2000 -- really? This I've gotta see. Kandi Everhart has a booth so be sure and stop by that to say hello. It happens from 5:00 to 9:00. You have to buy tix in advance. Call 479-442-1700. Get your tix at Arkansas Dem-Gaz office in Lowell, Benton County Daily Record in Bentonville, NWA Times office in Fayetteville, and at the Siloam Springs Herald Leader.

Cast Your Vote for NWABJ's Best of Business 2007 by Midnight, October 31

Cast Your Vote for NWABJ's Best of Business 2007 by Midnight October 31. Vote for your favorite business at www.arkansasbusiness.com/bestbiz.asp. You must nominate businesses in at least 17 categories for your votes to count. That should be easy if you are any kind of networker at all.

I have a special request: Where it says "Best Motivational Speaker/Trainer" please vote for Willie Johnson. Willie is a motivational speaker and corporate trainer for JB Hunt and he has been exceptionally giving or his talents for local charities. Willie is wildly popular and probably doesn't need the help but it never hurts to give him a little boost.

11/2 - NWAADC Works Blue with George Parker

Friday, November 2nd, 2007, at the Dickson Street Theater
Doors open at 6:30 and event starts at 7:30.


Let's start this off by saying that George Parker likes to say the f-word. A LOT. But that's okay, because you see, he's really good at it. He ought to be - as a pre-eminent advertising commentator, former Madison Avenue copywriter, and creative consultant Parker has worked with advertising legends like Howard Gossage, Bill Bernbach, David Ogilvy, and every one else whose books you've read and dog-eared dutifully. (Right?)

He's also got a book of his own - MadScam - a how-to manual on creating kick-ass advertising without blowing millions of dollars on an agency review or paying Crispin Porter + Bogusky a dump-truck load of cash to have an S&M chicken hock sandwiches for you. (Unfortunately, you probably don't get to fly to Tahiti for the photo shoot.)

He's pissed off; he hates Mad Men. If you can get behind those sentiments (and who can't?), then you need to come see George Parker, advertising curmudgeon, self-proclaimed (and industry-confirmed) creative genius, and exceedingly modest fellow.

Put the kiddies to bed, and come hang out with the grown-ups, November 2nd at the Dickson St. Theatre.

Doors open at 6:30; show starts at 7:30. That's right, it's a mere week after Vault 49. Twice in one week? Bet you don't get that at home.

$5 for Members and Students. $15 for Non-Members. STUDENT MEMBERS GET IN FREE! Come out to the Dickson Street Theater on November 2nd,

For MORE information and link to George Parker's work (and angry blog), visit our web site at http://www.nwaadc.org

Ask about becoming a member. Joining the NWAADC will help support future speakers.

The NWAADC's mission is to educate and inspire area creative professionals and students. For more information and a list of upcoming guest speakers, visit our web site at www.nwaadc.org.

For more information, contact Stephen Prater. Copyright ©2003-2007 NWAADC

Wilderness Survival Skills II

Skills II takes you beyond the first 72 hours of an emergency survival situation and introduces you to basic Wilderness Living/Primitive skills. We address longer term issues such as more permanent shelter, container construction, locating, acquiring, and storing food, and fabricating primitive tools.

Possible Topics Covered:
*These will fluctuate based upon the group's experience level and time available.

Hazards:
-Distinguishing between real and perceived threats to survival (regional emphasis)

Wilderness Mind and Awareness:
-Introduction to change in mentality and pace required to perform these skills
-Introduction to Core Routines of awareness that foster a native knowledge of landscape

Shelter:
-Construction of longterm shelters from natural materials
-Learn to make cordage (rope) from natural materials

Water:
-Primitive methods of water filtration and purification using natural materials

Fire:
-Making fire by friction (no matches or modern tools)
-Carrying fire (coal extenders)

Tools:
-Proper knife selection and use
-Shaping and fire hardening wood tools
-Introduction to bones tools
-Introduction to stone tools
-Making baskets from natural materials

Foraging:
-Introduction to locating, identifying, and processing local plant foods and medicines
-Introduction to reading a landscape for animal sign
-Introduction to basic primitive technologies of hunting, trapping, and snaring
-Primitive food preparation and storage techniques

Stalking and Movement:
-Learn how to maximize the potential of your sensory awareness
-Introduction to natural camouflage and stealth movement

**Class Limited to 15 Participants**

Logistics and Admin:
-Register for the course at (http://www.ozarktrackers.org/Register_For_a_Class.html)
-Directions and Equipment List will be provided upon course registration
-Participants under 18 must be accompanied
by a parent or guardian for courses, unless otherwise specified.
-Meals are not provided
-Course Cost: $85

Contact us with any questions or concerns.
Carl Keller III
President
Ozark Tracker Society
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Wilderness Survival Skills I

Wilderness Survival Skills I

In this class you will learn what you need to know to get you safely through the critical period of the first 72 hours of being stranded in the wilderness.

Topics Covered:
Hazards- Learn what actually kills people and how to prevent it

Survival Mind and Awareness- Develop an understanding of the mentality required of the survivor

Emergency Shelters- Constructing quick shelters out of natural and man made materials

Water- Finding, collecting, and purifying/filtering

Fire- Construction of a 1 match fire in any conditions

Signaling for Help- Learn how to help Search and Rescue find you

Navigation- Learn how to find directions from your surroundings

Food- and why it is NOT a priority


**Class Limited to 15 Participants**

Logistics and Admin:
-Register for the course at (http://www.ozarktrackers.org/Register_For_a_Class.html)
-Directions and Equipment List will be provided upon course registration
-Lunch is not provided
-Participants under 18 must be accompanied
by a parent or guardian for courses, unless otherwise specified.
-Course Cost: $75

Contact us with any questions or concerns.
Carl Keller III
President
Ozark Tracker Society
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Fayetteville Art Expo NWA Special Preview and Artist Showcase

Private Invite: November 2007

Event Date: Friday, November 2, 2007
Event Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Legacy Building
401 Watson Street, Second Floor
(One block north of Dickson Street)
Fayetteville, Ar 72703
Tel: 479-361-1211

RE: Fayetteville Art Expo NWA Special Preview and Artist Showcase, now at a new venue, 9000 sq. ft. of the Legacy Building near Dickson Street featuring:

Wine Tasting by County Line Liquor
Appetizers by Local Restaurant
Live Music by the Rogers Jazz Society Trio
Silent Auction (A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Autism Speaks.Org)
Performance/Visual Arts
Sale of Original Local Art

Free raffle drawings will be held every half hour for original works by the presenting artists.
FAYETTEVILLE – ART EXPO NWA Beginning at 6:30 in the evening, some of the regions most exceptional local artists will showcase their talent at the 8th Art Expo NWA to be held at the Legacy Building north of Dickson Street in Fayetteville, AR. This event features artwork from local artists, including: Diana Michelle, Doug Randall, Isabel Rodriguez, Karen Spencer, Karrie Evenson, Katie Russell, Linda McMath , Lisa Bauer , Nathan Beatty , Ruben Ruiz , Tom Edwards and others .

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC!
Everyone welcome. Come spend a relaxing evening meeting with the artists and viewing some of this area's finest original artwork. Admission $10.

Live music by
The Rogers Jazz Society
http://www.rogersjazz.com/

Wine Tasting provided by County Line Liquors:
We now offer wine tasting, so please enjoy fine wine along with fine art!

ATTENTION NWA ARTISTS!
We are looking for innovative, creative, and cutting edge work in all mediums. Those interested in being considered for future events should log on to our web site: www.artexponwa.org.

Submission applications can be found there. There has been a significant increase in the number of art collectors in attendance; therefore, available slots are rapidly being filled, please contact our office for additional information on submissions.

“There is an artist in every one of us. Believe in the arts and the artists.” ~LM.

For additional information on the Art Expo NWA event contact the, Twin Springs Group, Inc. Phone: (479) 361-1211--R.S.V.P. Appreciated!

10/26 - Northwest Arkansas Art Director's Club Cracks Open Vault 49

Northwest Arkansas Art Director's Club Cracks Open Vault 49
Friday October 26th, 2007 at the Dickson Street Theater
Doors open at 6:30 and event starts at 7:30.


The NWAADCs world famous team of super-thieves will pull off a heist worthy of a certain George Clooney movie - when we snooker Jonathan Keynon and John Glasgow into opening up the well sealed safety deposit box of phenomenal talent and trend setting design that is Vault 49.

This is a peek into the collaborative design / photography / illustration of Vault 49. Vault 49's client list reads like a who's who of the advertising world. Vault 49's often imitated but never equaled visual style of collages of photography, illustration, and rampant photoshopery has appeared on the covers of Flaunt, Rolling Stone, and Dazed & Confused. Lest you think it's all British avant-garde fashion and stoner rock magazines, they've also worked for tiny little niche publications like the New York Times and the BBC.

Since founding Vault 49 in 2002 - Kenyon and Glasgow have continued to receive coverage in American and British design press - to be the subject ofliterally millions of request for tutorials put forth by internet sub-morons, and also to rack up awards, accolades and general points for being awesome from clients like Microsoft, Smirnoff, Nike, Levi's, MTV, VH1. (seriously, this could go on for a while. Reference vault 49.com for more)

Join the NWAADC October 26th at the Dickson St. Theatre to welcome Vault 49 to NWA. Doors open at 6:30 - the caper commences exactly at 7:30. Synchronize your watches now.

On Friday October 26th, the Northwest Arkansas Art Directors Club will host vault 49 the Dickson Street Theater. Doors open at 6:30 and event begins at 7:30. $5 for Members and Students. $15 for Non-Members. STUDENT MEMBERS GET IN FREE!

Come out to the Dickson Street Theater on October 26th!

For MORE information and link to vault 49's work, visit our web site at http://www.nwaadc.org

Ask about becoming a member. Joining the NWAADC will help support future speakers.

The NWAADC's mission is to educate and inspire area creative professionals and students. For more information and a list of upcoming guest speakers, visit our web site at www.nwaadc.org.

For more information, contact Stephen Prater. Copyright ©2003-2007 NWAADC

CRN News

Join us this week at Fare in Fayetteville for the Creative Referral Network meeting. Great food, fellowship, and idea sharing. See you at 8:15 a.m.- 9:15 a.m. See you at Fare!

At a Glance:
Every Friday and Saturday - Scenic rides on the A&M Railroad to Van Buren and back. Awesome views. 725.4017 for information and tickets. Every Wednesday - 11:30 - 12:30, lunch and meeting of Optimist Club at the Clarion in Fayetteville. Call Sandy at 521-4411 for information.

October 25 - United Way of NWA Hay Day at the Washington County location. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. United Way's thank you to donors and their families.

Check below for details on all the above.

Other Networking Groups:
Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Donna Sallee's group meets at Poor Richards Art Gallery, 1st Street downtown Rogers.

Thursday 8:15 - 9:15 p.m. - Marilyn McKim's & Buster Brown's group meets at Buffalo Wild Wings in Har-Ber Meadows.

Friday - our own Fare meeting 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Alternate Meeting - Carrie Perrien-Smith meets 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Baker Brothers American Deli in Pinnacle Hills.

A Fare To Remember is serving lunch daily - stop by for a terrific meal or pick up lunch to-go! Call them at 387-0190. Call them, too, for information on their monthly cooking classes and for your catering needs. Some Christmas party dates still available.

The North Forty in Fayetteville is accepting Christmas Party reservations at this time. Call Darlene Martucci at 521.3739 for available dates. Lovely entertaining in a rustic, restored family farmhouse.

Construction Industry Appreciation Night

October 29, 2007 * 6:00 p.m. Social Hour * 7:00 p.m. Dinner/Program * Fayetteville Town Center
Come out and help us recognize the hard work of the Construction Industry.

Lights of the Ozarks

November 17, 2007 * 6:00 p.m.
Join us on the Fayetteville Downtown Square for Lighting Night!

PLEASE RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS TO 479.521.1710 OR E-MAIL

News

Presidential Visit Highlights Rogers Business – President George Bush visited Rogers yesterday! Along with a speech to business leaders, the president toured long-time Chamber member Stribling Packaging. Bush’s visit tops a year of great accomplishments in Rogers and Lowell, and is a compliment to the continued prosperity we enjoy in northwest Arkansas. Visit www.RogersLowell.com for details on the president’s visit to Rogers.

Your 2008 Marketing Plans Begin with Advertising in “The Good Life” and Chamber Website – Let the Chamber help you target your marketing message to reach our 1,750 member businesses, 50,000 readers of The Good Life and more than 250,000 unique website visitors annually. Some exciting new tools are available this year. If you haven’t used our powerful website tools to track referrals from the Chamber to your website, you’re in for a surprise! Advertising prices start as low as $250 to $500 per year, and space is limited in both the tourism and relocation community guide, and the website. Schedule a 30-minute demonstration of the website and members only-section, and learn what’s planned for the 2008 version of The Good Life. Learn more here, or schedule your appointment through Oct. 19 by contacting Beth Stephens at 479-636-1240.

Students Learning They Are the Solution – Did you know that more than 8 percent of Benton County high school seniors have tried meth? During “Methamphetamine Awareness Month” presentations are being made to students around the county in an effort to reduce the use of meth. “You Are the Solution” is the theme of the 2007 Methamphetamine Awareness Month of October organized by the Drug Free Rogers-Lowell Coalition of the Chamber, and the Benton County Methamphetamine Task Force. You can learn more about how meth use affects the user and the community at www.drugfreenwa.com.

This Week’s Ribbon Cuttings are online here! Learn who is hosting a ribbon cutting this week, and put it on your calendar. If you are interested in joining the Ambassador Committee (and who doesn’t want to be an Ambassador?), contact Stacey Greenwood.

Upcoming Events

Networking + Coffee = Coffee Connection – Click here to sign up for an easy reminder email on this month’s Coffee Connection. Just scroll down the page to the “Don’t Forget” item, type in your email address, and like magic, you’ll receive a notice prior to the event! Coffee Connection is just like the popular “Business After Hours” except it’s timed so you can make it to the office with a handful of new contacts just in time to get your day started.

For more information on upcoming events like the Arts & Crafts Fairs, visit our Community Calendar of Events.

Tibetan Film Series at U of A

Other films to be shown as part of the Tibetan Film Series, and their dates are:

Wednesday, November 14: Dharma River
Yatra is the Sanskrit word for pilgrimage or spiritual journey. As the first documentary in the Yatra Trilogy, Dharma River is a timeless journey through legendary rivers to the greatest Buddhist temples and mystical sites of Laos, Thailand, and Burma. It offers a direct experience of lost civilizations, sacred spaces, and ancient traditions.

Wednesday, February 20: Wheel of Time
Acclaimed director Werner Herzog’s extraordinary documentary of the Kalachakra initiation in Bodh Gaya, this film chronicles with breath-taking cinematography the pilgrimage of 500,000 Buddhists to see the Dalai Lama conduct this ancient initiation at the very place of the Buddha’s enlightenment. This extraordinary documentary also contains a surprise appearance by Geshe Thupten Dorjee, currently in residence at the University of Arkansas.

Thursday, March 27: The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Narrated by Leonard Cohen, this documentary film provides an in-depth examination of death and dying in the remote mountain communities of Tibet as well as in a Western hospice. Based on one of the most profound treatises of Buddhist spirituality, this film approaches the subject of mortality from a compassionate and intelligent perspective that is clear and unforgettable.

All films will be shown in Giffels Auditorium in Old Main on the University of Arkansas campus, beginning at 7:00 pm.

For more information, contact Professor Sidney Burris, Director, Religious Studies and Honors Studies, Fulbright College, University of Arkansas: 575-2509, or email.

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Ozark Tracker Society Upcoming Classes

I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the steady arrival of a fantastic fall. We have been quite busy and were delighted to have run a wonderful Women's only workshop this past weekend. We should have some pictures posted on our website soon. It was an excellent group of women who, I should add, gave the best one-match fire performance we've seen yet! It was surely a hit and we will be running more Women's events in coming months. Below is a list of workshops we are running this November. We are limiting the class size of these workshops to insure a 5:1 participant to instructor ratio. You can register by responding to the Google Calendar invitation that you will receive or via our website.

Upcoming Classes:
Wilderness Survival Skills I- Emergency Situations up to 72hrs, 3 NOV
Wilderness Survival Skills II- Beyond 72hrs:Introduction to Wilderness Living/Primitive Skills, 4 NOV
Hunting Skills I with Eddie Starnater (see below)- 10-11 NOV

The Ozark Tracker Society is pleased to host Eddie Starnater as a guest instructor this November. A longtime practitioner of primitive and wilderness survival skills, Eddie was an instructor and subsequent Program Director of Tom Brown Jr.s Tracker School and has recently started his own program Practical Primitive LLC, in New Jersey.

The class will be held (9AM-6PM) November 10th and 11th and is limited to 10 students. I know you gun hunters out there are balking that it's opening weekend of modern gun, but this a great opportunity to acquire new and hone existing skills that will shed new light on your hunting experience and potential. This workshop will expose you to an approach to hunting that is holistic, ancient and an ancestral legacy to us all.
Course Description:

Hunting Skills 1

Whether you hunt with a longbow or with a camera, you'll learn how to closely observe an area and read the animal activity. We will explore camouflage, stalking, and other techniques that will allow you to approach the hunt in the sacred manner, and get much closer to game than you ever thought possible. To our ancestors the hunt was a sacred rite, and in many societies members of the tribe had to prove themselves worthy before being permitted to participate. In our modern world this connection with the "circle of life" has been all but lost. For those of you who wish to rekindle this connection, this class will help you to connect with an instinct that is too deep to describe.

NO ANIMALS WILL BE HARMED IN THIS CLASS!

**This is a custom course and any specific skill set that falls within the bounds of Primitive Hunting Skills can potentially be covered. Once registered, please submit questions or topics on which you would like to focus.

Details:
-Date: November 10-11, 2007
-Cost: $180
-Registration:http://www.practicalprimitive.com/skills2youreg.html
-Class Size: Limited to 10 Students
-Location: NW Arkansas (Directions & Equipment List will be sent following registration)

About Eddie Starnater: http://practicalprimitive.com/eddiebio.html

We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to seeing some of you there.

Cheers,

Carl Keller
Ozark Tracker Society
www.ozarktrackers.org

Register Now For The IT Summit Little Rock

Register Now For The IT Summit Little Rock

The IT Summit, sponsored by organizations such as Women in Information Conference 2008, The State of Arkansas and many more, merges economic development and information technology. The objective of this summit is to advance economic growth throughout the Arkansas region by bringing together key leaders.
Learn about future trends, the current latest and greatest, and take the opportunity to build new relationships with your peers.

The event features a full day of presentations, networking and exhibits.

Some of the presenters include:

Mayor Mark Stodola

Amy Robinson, Principal, Springline Consulting Group

Dr. Srini Ramaswamy, Professor & Chair, UALR Computer Science Department

Mike Nichols, Global RFID Systems Director, Intermec Technologies

Kym Patterson, Chief Security Officer, State of Arkansas

George Gundling, VP, System Services, Inc.

Nina Boston, Director of IT, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

Greg McKee, CIO, Friday, Eldredge & Clark

Susan Norton, CIO, Fayetteville Public Schools
Visit http://www.theitsummit.com/2007events/littlerockhome.html to see more on the conference.

Collaborate With Us And Your Peers All Year Round!

Participants receive access to exclusive Paramount World Group Collaboration Software. Share ideas with your peers, start a topic-specific chat, join a special interest group, and even post your services as a search engine for the attendees at not just one event but in every one we hold! Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

Great Layout

By popular demand in other areas of the country, we have put everything in one room! The general session, meal functions, exhibits, and networking opportunities are all together to provide easy access to everything The IT Summit has to offer. This new layout will provide you with more occasions to meet and collaborate with your peers. Now you no longer have to leave a session to see the latest and greatest each solutions provider has to offer. The relaxed, fun, and organized environment will maximize your success.

Not Just Another Event

We are interested in the ongoing support of the people and organizations in each of our markets. We truly want to make a difference and stay embedded in the communities throughout the years. We want to help you make connections with others, grow your organizations, provide economic development resources, and even hold reunions to bring everyone back together. Call us or email us to chat about suggestions, and ways to become involved.

We look forward to hearing from you!

For more information about Paramount World Group
please visit http://www.theitsummit.com/

The 2007 Women In Networking Annual Holiday Extravaganza!

Make plans to attend the final Women In Networking meeting of 2007. The Holiday Extravaganza is a special occasion for all of our members. All year long we work to build relationships with our fellow business women and this is our chance to celebrate, not only the relationships, but women, networking and our accomplishments throughout the year. We, the Board, look forward to seeing you there!

We are pleased to announce our speaker for the 2007 Holiday Extravaganza, Katherine Ferguson. Please join us in welcoming her.

Kathy serves as the Director of Women’s and Special Ministries at the Church at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, Arkansas. She is the widow of the late Dr. Rick Ferguson, pastor of Riverside Baptist Church, in Denver, Colorado for eleven years. Katherine and Rick served in churches in Missouri, Texas, and Colorado and were married for twenty-six years, prior to his death in 2002.

Kathy is a gifted teacher, communicator, and speaker. She combines her faith with the vulnerability of real life in a way that engages the audience with authenticity and grace. Since her husband’s death, she has found a calling and purpose in working with women and seeing them pursue a life fueled by faith. She has a tremendous heart for encouraging women who face unexpected challenges in life.

Kathy graduated from University of Missouri. She is the mother of three children and one granddaughter. Kathy will be an inspiration to us all.

We would also like to welcome Jeff Wood as our Master of Ceremonies.

Jeff Wood is the vice president and publisher of Gray Matters LLC, a niche publisher in Springdale that owns or manages 11 titles between Northwest Arkansas and Tulsa, Oklahoma, including its flagship publication, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, he has spent 18 years in journalism including an eight-year stretch traveling as a sports writer with the Razorbacks for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette among other publications.

He has been a contributor to The Sporting News and SEC Weekly, and has served as a “bird dog” for The Wall-Street Journal. Wood has won statewide awards for political writing and worked on an investigative team’s news series about a local murder that was entered for the Pulitzer Prize.

He and his wife Trish have three daughters, Kelsey, 7, Kasey, 2, and Clancey, 9 months, and live in Cave Springs, Arkansas.

Silent Auction

The Holiday Extravaganza will be hosting a Silent Auction benefiting Suited for Success.

Suited for Success is the Women In Networking vision in action for community enhancement. Suited for Success provides professional clothing and mentoring to economically challenged women as a means to increase confidence and employment potential. Services such as professional development, coaching and training are made available to women in need at no charge.

The Auction is currently in need of additional items and we ask that any interested party contact Michelle Webb at 479 636 1780.

Ticket Information

Tickets are currently available for purchase by cash, check or credit card. Please keep your tickets in a safe place as they are non-refundable and lost tickets will not be replaced. The following options are available to purchase your tickets.

Post Office:
Mail a check, payable to Women In Networking ( WIN ), along with your name and a return address and tickets will be delivered via mail.

Women In Networking
P.O. Box 810
Rogers, Arkansas 72756
Tickets are available through Ann Harris
Parkway Bank
3350 Pinnacle Hills Parkway
Rogers, Arkansas 72758

Tickets are available through Michelle Webb
Beall Barclay
2005 West Elm Street
Rogers, Arkansas 72758

Sponsorship Information
Become a sponsor today and show your support for Women In Networking. To find out how you can help, more information on our sponsorship packages can be found on our web site. Please visit our site at http://www.winnwa.com/sponsorship/

NWA Scoop

http://nwascoop.com/

Pilates day change

Good Morning,

We're going to offer Pilates at Accents on Wednesday (instead of Monday) and
Friday 11;30 - 12:30. Monday is a busy day for most of you, and it is
difficult to take time to make the class.

So, starting next week Wed. 24 and Friday 26th. See you then.

Pam
www.rabboar.com/studio

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me

Networking Group Update

It's craft fair time again in Northwest Arkansas. The fall leaves, full hotels, and slow commutes. I can just hear the sound of the crafters spending money here — sales tax that we'll get to enjoy later in the form of roads, services, parks, etc.

This is a great week to learn some new routes for your commute that are off the beaten path. Get out the local map and check them out.

We want to have a little after hours social for our networking groups. Please volunteer to help! Kandi Everhart (Farmers Insurance) thinks she's got a location scoped that is big enough for 75 to 100 people and we've got the karaoke and the sound set up. All we need is some donation of food (maybe grill something) and beverage. Can you help? Worst case, we all come with a snack and a bottle of something, right? E-mail carrie@soarhigher.com if you want to help, donate, or just cheer us on. Date coming soon!

People can now sign up to receive this reminder. They can go to our networking page at the Soar with Eagles website at http://www.soarhigher.com/NetworkingGroups.htm to sign up. If you'd like to update your profile, you can Click here to update your information.

Hot News
Networking Zone! The Last One of 2007

Networking Zone is the seminar designed to help you build a solid business referral network. It will help you understand how and where to network in ways that work for your business.

Networking Zone covers topics such as:
Creating meaningful conversation
Identifying the most productive networking activities
Crafting a concise 60-second commercial
The art of follow-up and more.

For the full description, go to http://www.soarhigher.com/NZ.htm.

Tuesday, October 23 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon.
Seminar is $40 and include's the Networking Zone book..
Special Offer: Sign up for this seminar and the November 7
Bottom Line Business Relationships seminar for $120.

It will be held at
American National Insurance Company
7058 West Sunset Avenue, Suite #8, Springdale, Arkansas
On Hwy 412 next to Harps (Har-Ber Meadows)

To register: contact Carrie Smith at 479-636-7627.

Kudos to Local Film Production Company

Lisa Alvarado of Ardome Productions (www.ardome.com) has big news. The International Jury of "Sport Movies & TV 2007 -- 25th Milano International FICTS Festival" has chosen Ardome's film "BIKER STORIES 2" into the list of "NOMINATIONS" in the Section "Sport & Society". The nominated films will compete for the "Guirlande d'Honneur 2007", the "Mention d'Honneur 2007" and other Awards which will all be awarded in the Award Ceremony of the Festival, November 1st at Palazzo Marino (Piazza Scala, 2 -- Milan, Italy). Congratulations!

Job Openings

Television Sales Openings

We have job openings for two or more bilingual salespeople at Univision TV, My TV and Retro Television stations in Northwest Arkansas and in Ft Smith. We need salespeople who want to learn the television business, do presentations, prospect and account management. Must be professional,knowledge of Word, Power Point, Excel and not afraid of hard work, long hours, some travel, excellent medical, dental, vision, 401K and other benefits. The starting pay is based on experience.

The salesperson(s) we are looking for must be independent, self starter and not afraid to "think outside the box." If they don't have a business suit or do not want to dress in a business attire mode, they not need apply. They must speak English and Spanish. Applicants must want to earn a great income and have fun while they are earning a good salary and commission.

This is not just a "JOB". It is a Career with a major television group. Contact Leo Cruz at 466-2211 for an appointment or come by the Univision TV station in Springdale.

Looking for More Jobs?
Visit The Job Guide website at www.thejobguide.com

Community Events and Classes
Bottom Line Business Relationships

A U.S. Small Business Administration study found that customers stayed with companies where they felt valued. Another study found that a 5% reduction in customer attrition can result in a 25% to 125% increase in sales. Quality business relationships increase your profit through happier customers and employees.

The relationship is the currency in today's rapidly changing and competitive business climate. By building a series of meaningful transactions, you can create long-term business relationships that
turn your clients into your marketing and sales force. It's nice to have friends but it's priceless to have fans who rave about your company to their friends.

The seminar covers these topics:
Leading meaningful conversations that turn prospects into clients
Creating customer dialogue that creates lifelong business relationships
Motivating clients and employees to tell their friends about your company
Creating a customer experience that your clients will rave about
Maintaining confidence
Building a foundation of trust
Defining your target market
Creating a solid positioning statement that clarifies your value to your clients
Resolving conflict
Transforming every member of your organization into sales consultants
Capitalizing the three areas of follow-up

Check out http://www.soarhigher.com/bottomline.htm for more information.

Wednesday, November 7
8:30 a.m. to Noon
Cost: $99 Special Introductory Price
Special Offer: Sign up for this seminar and the
October 23 Networking Zone seminar for $120.

Hosted by Advanced Information Management
1720 East Highway 264, Springdale, AR

To register: contact Carrie Smith at 479-636-7627.

WarmKids Coat Donations
October 1st -- 30th
Collection Boxes located at:
Snappy Dry Cleaners * All Siloam Springs Arvest Locations
IGA Super Center * Siloam Springs 6 Cinema

Collecting:
Gently Used & New Coats
Only New Hats, Gloves, Socks and Undergarments
Conducted by: Snappy Dry Cleaners, 618 S Holly Street
Used items will be cleaned before distribution.
All donated items will be distributed through the Siloam Springs School District.
For more information call 479-524-6576

Breaking Through the Clutter: Marketing Yourself and Your Business

NWACC Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Proudly Presents
Joel Conner, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Michelina's Inc.

Thursday, November 8, 2007
7:00 p.m.
NWACC Shewmaker Center in the Wal-Mart Auditorium
This event is free to the public

Mr. Conner gives back to the community by serving on several boards, and non-profit organizations and has an active lifelong commitment to community services such as Board of Children's HeartLink, Change, Inc., Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Students in Free Enterprise, Board of the Children's Music and Arts Foundation, The Plight of Urban Children.

Additionally, Mr. Conner serves or has served on the Board of Directors or Advisory Boards for numerous organizations in the fields of Banking, Real Estate, Hospitality, Professional Sports, and Manufacturing.

Introduction to Grant Writing

Learn how to locate and write successful grants!
October 29, 2007
8:30 to 4:00
$149

Location: Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce
612 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith AR 72901
www.fortsmithchamber.com

Register online at www.grantexperts.com . For more information, call 803-750-9759

Market to Women! Sponsor Women in Networking's Holiday Extravaganza

Now is the time to get involved with WIN's Holiday Extravaganza. Up to 200 women are expected for this year's event. This year we are offering sponsorships for the tables. For only $50 you can decorate a table top in a festive holiday fashion and promote your business. The tables will be voted on by the attendees and an award will be presented to the winning table.

Decorating ideas:
Decorate a Christmas tree with your company's logo and information
Build a Christmas tree out of your company's promotional items
Display the festive home décor your store sells
Display festive photos
Display holiday specials in a creative way

Tables must be decorated on Nov. 28th between 8am -- 10am at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
Table decorations must be removed Nov. 28th between 1:30pm -- 2:30pm.

Only a limited number of tables are available. Fill out the attached form and return it today.

Silent auction items area also needed.

For more information, contact Kendra Carlson, Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce at 479.273.2841 or Leslie Eoff, Gray Matters, LLC at 479-725-0394.

Women in Networking (WIN), unites professional women of all industries who share a passion for creating and developing referral partnerships with female executives in Northwest Arkansas. We strive to provide educational and inspiring programs that foster professional development, health and well-being, while encouraging social interaction among all of our members. Women In Networking believes in giving back to our community by promoting and enhancing the welfare of all women.

New Business Recycling Program

There is an awesome service from the Benton County Solid Waste District -- usually at no cost to your business. It is a business recycling pickup program. They have a weekly pickup route through Bentonville and parts of Rogers.

We will pick up the following materials:
-Mixed paper (computer paper, magazines, brochures, telephone books, shredded paper, etc.)
-Cardboard
-Plastic drink bottles (#1 Plastic)
-Aluminum cans
-Other items as needed

If you are interested in setting up a recycling program for your office, please contact our Recycling Coordinator, Ina Simmons, by phone at 479-795-0751.

Area Networking Updates
Professional Women's Network
Check out what's new with Professional Women's Network at
http://professionalwomen.blogspot.com/
Professional Women's Network Washington County, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday each month at Nightbird Books, 557 South School, #103, Fayetteville. Contact Jeannette Balleza, Scribe Marketing, Inc.

Professional Women's Network Benton County, Rogers, Arkansas. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday each month at Nicoli's Restaurant in Bentonville. Check the blog for the most recent location. Contact Donna Sallee, McGhee Insurance Agency, 479-633-0505.

Women in Networking

Last or Next to Last Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Embassy Suites in Rogers. Check their blog at http://www.winnwa.com for this month's date.

From Bordinos

Chef Chrissy now offers Gluten Free Penne Pasta by request for our gluten intolerant guests. It can be substituted on any of our pasta dishes, (except lasagna), such as the spinach fettuccini in a white wine cream sauce with chicken, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and shiitake mushrooms. Come enjoy your favorite Bordinos pasta again!
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We make all our breads with certified organic flour from Heartland Mill? It is a grower-owned business located Wichita County, Kansas. Good bread starts with good flour and Heartland Mill gives us that edge. Check out their website and learn a little about where your good food come from.

Take me to Heartland Mill »

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My pick for the YEAR, not just the month is the Marietta Cellars "Angeli Cuvee". ($53.00) This red blend (Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, & Carignane) comes from the Alexander Valley appellation and has been a staff favorite for the past seven years. Combining full flavors of dark berries, oak and licorice allows this wine to be paired with most of our Entrees. I suggest ordering it with the Duck or Lamb.

Drink Wine! Go Hogs!

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We love our E~News Club.

Congratulations K. Knies who won free lunch for 2 at Bordinos!

Each month we are giving away FREE LUNCH FOR 2 at Bordinos to one of our E~News Club Members. Tell your friends to join our e~club online at bordinos.com

SOHO Trunk Show at Romance Diamond Co.

SOHO Trunk Show at Romance Diamond Co.



October 24th, 2007

11am to 5pm

Appointments are recommended

479-443-9289

Inspired by the free spirit of New York’s iconic artistic mecca, SOHO’s unique collection of bold bangles, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and rings fuses modern elegance with the ancient Etruscan art of enamel design. The foundation of SOHO is based upon transitional pieces from day to evening; glam up the office look with the simple addition of a chunky bangle and a layered necklace or two.

Designer Ceava Kats transforms the age-old art of enamel-making, into pure, bright designs of contemporary sophistication incorporating the highest quality enamel, pave diamond detail and 18-karat gold. Many designs are embellished with SOHO’s signature gold-leaf “foliage” technique, a patented method exclusive to the brand, where foliage-like pieces of gold leaf are embedded into the design during the enameling process.

The SOHO collection caters to the independent, fashion-savvy woman and is sold throughout the world, from the Bahamas to Japan. SOHO has also garnered the interest of Hollywood A-listers, including Halle Berry, Hilary Duff, Kate Winslet, Regina King, Jada Pinkett Smith, Farrah Fawcet, Sandra Oh and Sarah Chalke. Avid collectors include Lindsay Lohan, Gloria Estefan, Paulina Rubio, Ciara, Candy Spelling and Whitney Houston, to name a few.

Call Romance Diamond at 479-443-9289 and schedule an appointment for the SOHO trunk show, or just stop by and view this beautiful collection.

5th Annual 5x5 Fundraiser at the ACO

Bost Monthly News

Monthly NEWS
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Bost is a community-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to developing services for and providing services to individuals in Western Arkansas and adjacent regions who have mental retardation, developmental disabilities and other related handicapping conditions. Bost is accredited by CARF for the following services: Community Services (Child and Youth Services, Community Housing, Community Integration, and Supported Living), and Employment Services (organizational Employment Services).

Your on line immediate support for Bost's services and programs is now possible. Click on the "Just Give" button below for secure direct information.

Lifebridge II
Elvin and Sally Frick Expansion
When Bost opened the Elvin and Sally Frick Bost Community Center in Fall 2004 we envisioned it would serve the support needs of individuals with disabilities and the training needs of families and staff for years to come. In less than three years, those needs have greatly multiplied. Every office is being utilized, and some staff share crowded rooms. The Community Center has helped Bost to centralize and fine-tune our Medicaid Waiver Services. Our work in providing these home- and community-based services has proliferated since we began it in 1989, increasing 25% just in the past year. We need an expansion of the building in order to meet the community's current and future needs.

The plans call for an additional 5,500 square foot addition at an approximate total cost of $700,000. The design will also provide for the consolidation of Bost's administrative and financial offices, now spread out in Fort Smith in three separate locations. Specific financial gifts received this past year, in the amount of $150,000, have been designated for this project, leaving a balance of $550,000 to be funded through by our supporters. Final construction plans for the Frick Center building expansion will be completed in the near future, with construction expected to begin in early 2008. We hope that all remaining funds can be identified by the end of this calendar 2007 year. Designated contributions can be spread over a three year period, and naming opportunities for major pledges are available!

Donations can now be make online at www.bost.org.

September 2007 Employees of the Month
Congratulations!

Employees of the Month for September are:
Brenda Heydenrich - Children's Services
Eva Pruitt - Clinical Services
Matt Herron - Manufacturing
Carrie Clark - Pre Vocational Services
Cynthia Moore - Support Services
Edna Blackwell - Waiver Services

Open House times 4!
During the month of September, all four Hand-in-Hand Child Development Centers and our ABC Program held "Open House Events" welcoming children, parents and family members, "Back To School". Children, their parents and other guests were encouraged to tour their child's preschool site as well as their child's classroom. In attendance of the Open House Events were Hand-in- Hand Child Development Associates, Aides, Certified Teachers, Service Coordinators and Therapists to answer any questions parents may have about their children's preschool education and services offered through Bost, Inc.'s comprehensive early childhood educational services. Each child/family went home with a back to school party favor and a portfolio with examples of their child's preschool work. All staff and parents deserve an A+ for a successful Open House turn out!

Bost on the Move
Bost, Inc. Waiver Services Bentonville Office

In September, Bost, Inc.'s Bentonville Waiver Office was on hand at the 11th annual Benton County Memory Walk to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's. Particpants were able to see information on Bost services as well as speak with a Bost staff member.

Celebrity Classic Gives Bost A Boost
Lots of fun, and a giant check for $17,000 as well! That's one description of Bost's experience with this year's The Celebrity Classic in Fort Smith. Every year, Bost is so excited about this fun week of celebrity visits, the Wellness Walk downtown, and other sporting events. As an agency, we are deeply appreciative of the opportunity to be a beneficiary of this wonderful event that raises money for seven health-related charities.
Bost thanks The Celebrity Classic sponsors -- St. Edward Mercy Health Network and Sparks Health System -- for this great boost to our operations and goals. In addition to the gift of $17,000, Bost also received money from the sale of Tennis Ball Drop Tickets. Employees did a fantastic job getting out and selling these. Thank you to all, and especially, Three cheers to Human Resources Manager Sharon Reynolds for her top sales of more than $650 in tickets!

On the last day of the event, the Classic made another presentation to Bost in honor of the Celebrities: five brand new, shiny red tricycles for our Hand-in-Hand children, and a fabulous outdoor grill, complete with accessories! Our adult consumers at our residential facilities will be having some great cookouts this fall!

At the Wellness Walk held at Fort Smith River Park on September 29th, 146 Bost employees and consumers made our own beautiful "river of orange" as we walked together in bright orange T-shirts with the white Bost logo. Everyone did a great job! And congratulations to Bost Assistant Executive Director Jeff Lambert, who ran in the Celebrity Race and placed! Way to go, Jeff! Special thanks go to these Bost employees for their hard work: Laura Lewis for helping organize walkers, Jannia Green for helping hand out t-shirts bright and early at the Walk, Beth Lund for being a great photographer at the events, Jesse Bailey and his staff at the Adult Development Center and Dow Manuel and staff at the Skills Training Center for their wonderful entertainment/tour for the celebrities, and Laramie De La Cruz and staff at the 74th Street Hand-in-Hand for providing a great visit for the stars as well.

Looking forward to the next Celebrity Classic!

Stampeding to Branson!
On September 21 through 24 a group of 43 Bost consumers and staff headed to Branson, MO for a weekend of fun! Activities for the trip included a trip to the Dixie Stampede, a ride on the Ducks, a show at the IMAX theatre and many dinners out. The weekend was open to all consumers served by Bost's Waiver Services program and was great fun for all!

For more information...
For more information about Bost's services, contact information, job and volunteer opportunities, or the latest happenings please check out our website!

More news about Bost can be found at Bost News

Bost, Inc.
email: jmontgomery@bost.org
phone: 479-478-5554
web: http://www.bost.org

Wellness Program
We had 111 employees to weigh-in for the latest Wellness Program. There are 19 trying for Option 1, 70 for Option 2 and 22 chose Option 3. Good Luck to all of you! If any of you missed out getting in on the volunteering for the Celebrity Classic, I hope you will volunteer for the Grape Escapes on March 1. Julie surely needs a lot of help, so get your name in quickly. Be sure and check out the HR Newsletter in your paychecks next payday for more information on volunteering opportunities. And don't forget that flu shots will be given on November 16 at the Frick Building. Watch for posters for more information on the time and what else will be happening during this time.

True Homework: Building a Home Life

Many people are astounded when I tell them I didn't give homework to my elementary students. There are many reasons I didn't give homework, but the main one is fairly simple. The reason for coming to school is to work and to learn. If students are doing what they are supposed to do in school, which is to work and to learn, and if my job is to create an environment where children ''yearn to learn,'' does assigning homework help me meet my objectives in the classroom? Does homework help the children become better learners?

The time that children spend at home should be spent in activities that strengthen family relationships. As adults, most of us would resent being sent home with an hour or two of work, day after day, after we had put in a full day on the job. Why do we think our children will feel differently?

I share parents' concerns of children not using their time wisely if there is not homework to keep the children busy. Here are some suggestions that can help direct a child's activity during home hours while nurturing that ''yearn to learn'' and building family bonds.

Encourage your child to write weekly to grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and out-of-town friends.

Keep a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle as an ongoing project. I used to keep ten loaners in my classroom closet.

Do crosswords puzzles. Friends of mine do the crossword puzzle in the New York Times each week as a family. It usually takes all week, but every time someone walks past the puzzle on the kitchen counter, they try to add a word.
Play board games as a family. Some recommendations are checkers, chess, Outburst Junior, Pictionary Junior, Scrabble, Jeopardy and Rays of Light. Ask friends for recommendations.

Develop a family hobby. My brother-in-law's family collects antique toys. A friend works with her daughter on dollhouse miniatures. Find something that interests you and encourage your child to help. You will be developing a lifelong bond. That's important homework.

Encourage your children to help with meal preparation and clean up. Fix dinner as a family instead of ''taking turns'' or leaving one person to do all the work.
Designate one evening a week as ''Family Night,'' and do something as a family. Taking a walk, skating, biking, playing tennis, making craft items or watching videos are fun Family Night activities.

Monitor television viewing, and watch as a family. Plan what television shows or videos will be watched during the week. I kept a small lending video library at school with books that complemented the subject such as National Geographic Specials (The Titanic), Sarah, Plain and Tall or The Secret Garden, for example. Watching a video can stir a child's interest in a subject, and a handy book will help the child explore his or her curiosity.

Read books out loud. A chapter a night is fun, and everyone can take turns reading a chapter. Jim Trelease's The Read-Aloud Handbook is a good resource.
The work of the child at home is to build a home life. These activities can help bring families together while still satisfying and strengthening the child's ''yearn to learn.''

Next week: Is My Child Working at Grade Level?

Kids Talk™ is a column dealing with early childhood development issues written by Maren Stark Schmidt. Mrs. Schmidt founded a Montessori school and holds a Masters of Education from Loyola College in Maryland.
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Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop (December 2007: University of Arkansas, Little Rock)

The Grant Institute's Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, December 3 - 5 , 2007. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students should register as soon as possible, as demand means that seats will fill up quickly. Please forward, post, and distribute this e-mail to your colleagues and listservs.

All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the Institute. For more information call (888) 824 - 4424 or visit The Grant Institute at www.thegrantinstitute.com.

Please find the program description below:

The Grant Institute
Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop
will be held at the
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
December 3 - 5, 2007
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Grant Institute's Grants 101 course is an intensive and detailed introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing. This course is characterized by its ability to act as a thorough overview, introduction, and refresher at the same time. In this course, participants will learn the entire proposal writing process and complete the course with a solid understanding of not only the ideal proposal structure, but a holistic understanding of the essential factors, which determine whether or not a program gets funded.

Through the completion of interactive exercises and activities, participants will complement expert lectures by putting proven techniques into practice. This course is designed for both the beginner looking for a thorough introduction and the intermediate looking for a refresher course that will strengthen their grant acquisition skills. This class, simply put, is designed to get results by creating professional grant proposal writers.

Participants will become competent program planning and proposal writing professionals after successful completion of the Grants 101 course. In three active and informative days, students will be exposed to the art of successful grant writing practices, and led on a journey that ends with a masterful grant proposal.

Grants 101 consists of three (3) courses that will be completed during the three-day workshop.

(1) Fundamentals of Program Planning

This course is centered on the belief that "it's all about the program." This intensive course will teach professional program development essentials and program evaluation. While most grant writing "workshops" treat program development and evaluation as separate from the writing of a proposal, this class will teach students the relationship between overall program planning and grant writing.

(2) Professional Grant Writing

Designed for both the novice and experienced grant writer, this course will make each student an overall proposal writing specialist. In addition to teaching the basic components of a grant proposal, successful approaches, and the do's and don'ts of grant writing, this course is infused with expert principles that will lead to a mastery of the process. Strategy resides at the forefront of this course's intent to illustrate grant writing as an integrated, multidimensional, and dynamic endeavor. Each student will learn to stop writing the grant and to start writing the story. Ultimately, this class will illustrate how each component of the grant proposal represents an opportunity to use proven techniques for generating support.

(3) Grant Research

At its foundation, this course will address the basics of foundation, corporation, and government grant research. However, this course will teach a strategic funding research approach that encourages students to see research not as something they do before they write a proposal, but as an integrated part of the grant seeking process. Students will be exposed to online and database research tools, as well as publications and directories that contain information about foundation, corporation, and government grant opportunities. Focusing on funding sources and basic social science research, this course teaches students how to use research as part of a strategic grant acquisition effort.

Registration
$597.00 tuition includes all materials and certificates.

Each student will receive:
*The Grant Institute Certificate in Professional Grant Writing
*The Grant Institute's Guide to Successful Grant Writing
*The Grant Institute Grant Writer's Workbook with sample proposals, forms, and outlines

Registration Methods

1) On-Line - Complete the online registration form at www.thegrantinstitute.com under Register Now. We'll send your confirmation by e-mail.

2) By Phone - Call (888) 824 - 4424 to register by phone. Our friendly Program Coordinators will be happy to assist you and answer your questions.

3) By E-mail - Send an e-mail with your name, organization, and basic contact information to info@thegrantinstitute.com and we will reserve your slot and send your Confirmation Packet.

Friends of Omega Foundation hosts NWA engagement of 50th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair Tour on December 7, 2007

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For Immediate Release: Friends of Omega Foundation hosts Northwest Arkansas engagement of 50th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair Tour on December 7, 2007

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, October 17, 2007 – Ebony Fashion Fair, the world’s largest traveling fashion show, will make a stop in Northwest Arkansas on Friday, December 7 at 8 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Rogers, Arkansas. This highly anticipated 50th anniversary show, “Glam Odyssey: A Fashion Journey Into Bliss & Beyond,” will allow attendees to witness glamour redefined while taking an unforgettable journey through five decades of fashion. The show is characterized by its glamour, elegance and beauty and has all of the energy of a Broadway show. In conjunction with Ebony Fashion Fair, Friends of Omega Foundation will host a dinner at 7pm at Embassy Suites.

Regular ticket prices include the Dinner and show and cost $65. VIP tickets are available for $100 and include Dinner, the Show and an invitation to the post-event VIP reception. General admission tickets, which do not include the dinner, will only be available for University of Arkansas students at a price of $21.

Tickets can be purchased at www.nwaomega.org or by calling Carla Hartaway, Ticket Chairperson, at 479-841-9393. Since its inception in 1958, Ebony Fashion Fair has donated more than $53 million to charitable organizations. Mrs. Eunice W. Johnson, a true fashion pioneer, is producer and director. Presented by the Friends of Omega Foundation, the Ebony Fashion Fair’s “Glam Odyssey: A Fashion Journey Into Bliss & Beyond” show celebrates 50 years and will travel to nearly 180 cities in the U.S., Canada, Bermuda and Jamaica through May 2008.

Thirteen models embodying a variety of shades and shapes will don the latest styles by world famous designers including Christian Dior, Oscar De la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana, Carolina Herrera, Bill Blass and Jean Louis Scherrer. Proceeds will benefit the Northwest Arkansas My Kid Biz Program of The Friends of Omega Foundation, a not-for-profit Arkansas Corporation founded in 2005 to help foster quality diverse programming in the Northwest Arkansas community.

The goal of My Kid Biz is to provide sound, actionable educational programs with a direct focus on financial literacy. The inaugural My Kid Biz Program was launched in Memphis, Tennessee in 2001 with support from the 100 Black Men of the Memphis chapter. The first Northwest Arkansas Kid Biz seminar was held on August 5, 2006. Over 70 attended the one-day seminar which was hosted at the University of Arkansas’ Sam Walton College of Business.

Each ticket includes a choice of a one-year subscription to EBONY magazine or six-month subscription to JET magazine. In addition, ticket holders will have a chance to win fabulous door prizes such as round-trip air transportation for two to any destination served by American Airlines or American Eagle in the domestic U.S.49 states and a 2008 Ford Edge by Ford Motor Company. Ticket holders can also have a chance to win products from Fashion Fair Cosmetics, the world leader in the field of cosmetics for black women.

Timothy Howell, President & CEO of Friends of Omega Foundation and Ebony Fashion Fair General Chairperson, says, “We are proud to present the Ebony Fashion Fair for the 2nd year in Northwest Arkansas. We are confident that quality, diverse programming helps to uplift the cultural mindset and awareness within a community. The Ebony Fashion Fair represents a rich history of culture, finesse and quality entertainment for all. We feel it is critical to continue to bring these types of events to this area as it can lead to improve attraction and retention of diverse talented community members.”

Ebony Fashion Fair is a division of Johnson Publishing Company. Visit www.ebonyfashionfair.com for video and more information on the show. For more information on the Northwest Arkansas engagement of Ebony Fashion Fair, visit at www.nwaomega.org or call 479-273-7526. Sponsors of Friends of Omega Foundation are Wal-Mart, Kellogg’s, Tyson Foods, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, University of Arkansas Sam Walton College of Business, KFSM Channel 5 and Hollis Enterprises. The Friend of Omega Foundation was established in 2005 to serve as a community service arm to help bring quality diverse programming to the Northwest Arkansas area. The Friends of Omega Foundation was incorporated in the State of Arkansas on October 5, 2005.

The Foundation consists of men and women throughout the region in various walks of life. The commonality that they share is the commitment to provide diverse programming to the Northwest Arkansas community.

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