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Look for PARO Presents and PARO Member Artisans at
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Annual
General Meeting a Resounding Success! On Wednesday evening,
the PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise Christmas Celebrations, Trade
Show and Annual General Meeting took place. As innovators, PARO wanted
to do things a little differently and make our AGM more of a
celebration….and that it was! Trade
show tables, bright, new business ideas and acknowledgements for
outstanding achievements were all part of the evening, along with a
tasty meal and a room full of “Women of Action”. Congratulations to our Award winners PARO
Centre for Women’s Our esteemed winner of the
PARO Business of the Year Award
was presented to Colleen Gouliquer of “Steepers”
, a retail and whole tea
store specializing in premium loose leaf teas, steeping accessories and
unique gifts. Steepers has two locations to serve you in The
PARO Group Recognition Award 2006 went to the “
Maybe you are at the point
where you have grown your business to a certain level and now you are
stuck. You may not be sure what to do next to get more customers and
make more money. So, what do you do when you get to this point? We have now added a column
to the PARO Link associated with our Accelerator Program that you may
find has some motivating information. We encourage you to read
“Accelerator” in this issue and in following issues. Just around the corner! Look
for PARO on Wheels in Dryden and Kenora in December!!
PARO on Wheels will be holding workshops and tele-learning
sessions in partnership with Job Connect in Dryden on December 5th,
and on December 6th in Kenora, in partnership with The
Northwest Business Centre. More
details to come on how you can participate. New Organization: We just found out about
this new, and much needed community resource. Clothing Assistance
Mission or “C.A.M.” is a registered, non-profit depot open to low
income and the working poor. If you are in need, visit 404 North May
Street, Tues through Saturday Donations of anything
are gratefully accepted at 404 North May Street during office hours.”
If you don’t want it …..C.A.M. does! Items
like: clothes, rakes, lawnmowers, beds, furniture or anything in fairly
good condition that may help an individual or family in our community.
Contact Marie Sorenson at 474-3583. Until
next week…. Sandra
E. Wiggins,
At the fabulous PARO Annual General Meeting on November 22nd, which is aptly referred to as a “Celebration”, the importance of relationship building was an obvious theme. Women innately have this skill and practice it every day. Ronna Lichtenberg (author of “It’s Not Business It’s Personal”) provides us with the 2nd of 9 relationship principles that can assist in advancing our careers/businesses. Principle #2: OBSERVE THE RULES OVER THE ROLES[1]. In
professional and personal settings, every
role carries with it a set of responsibilities and expectations.
Successful people know that these roles are always flexible-the
relationships behind them are always more powerful. “The first thing I do when people who are personal friends come to me about possible business arrangements is I talk openly about what I see as the threats to the friendship. I explore the worst: How bad could it get, and what will we do if it comes to that? You never want to get to a place where you put your loyalties at risk. So, instead, I do this thing of talking it out in advance and planning for the worst. It’s risk management, it’s like a prenuptial agreement.” – Dick Cavanagh Keep an eye out for the remaining 7 principles on the PARO Link! PARO’s advanced Business Accelerator program provides a flexibility of workshops, mentoring, business counseling, web and tele-classes to women who are already established in their businesses but want to ‘grow a little or shift a lot’. This program builds knowledge, skills, capacity, confidence and resilience as a business owner, and each participant’s program is specially tailored to suit their needs. Contact accelerator@paro.ca to find out how the program can benefit your business. [1] Lichtenberg, Ronna. It’s Not Business, It’s Personal. Copyright 2001 by Ronna Lichtenberg.
PARO's Accelerator project has been supported with a grant from the Canadian Women's Foundation Economic Development Collaborative Fund, a partnership of the Canadian Women's Foundation, CIBC, The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation, The Ontario Trillium Foundation and an Anonymous donor. This project is
supported by Industry Canada / Fednor.
Next Biz and Bagel Monday, November 27th Featuring: Barb Crooks Presenting... "A Breast Health Overview"
If
you have a Biz and Bagel topic you would like to be presented, like to be
a guest speaker or know of someone who may be interested, please contact
Joni @ jsharkey@paro.ca or This program is funded by the Government of Canada
Are you a Woman with a Disability?
Want to Become
Self-Employed?
Are you a woman contemplating
going into business but do not know where to start?
For more
info, please call Joni at 625.0328 or 1.800.584.0252
Start Your
Business Today!!! Let us help you!
Join the Making A
Difference: A Business Development Program
Funded by:
The support of
Government of Ontario through the Ontario Women's Directorate, the
Ministry of
Citizenship and
Immigration is acknowledged
PARO
Self-Employment Benefit Program
PARO's
GATEWAY: A Path to Self-Employment
On EI now
or in the last 3 years, or had Maternity benefits in
the last 5 years?
Register
Today!!
Click
here for more
information
This
program is funded by the Government of Canada
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Do you have
a computer? Can you surf the internet easily? Why
not try our new Pilot project...
PARO On-line.
FREE
SEMINAR FOR SMALL BUSINESSES!!
If you have just started, or are about to start a
small business, this seminar is for you. You will learn about a
wide range of business situations, and we will give you an
overview of the CRA’s roles and responsibilities. You will
also find out about services that t The next information session will be held at:
To register, please contact Julie at 625-7029 or
Business with exportable
goods or services? Currently Exporting? Interested in Foreign
Market Opportunities? The City of Representatives from the Canadian Consulate in Time: Location: Travelodge
Airlane, Pre-registration for this free
event is required as seating is limited. For
more information or to register, contact: 807-625-3960 or online at www.thunderbay.ca/tradecommission
With
every breath you take, with every move you make……da, da, da, da da!!!
That’s all I know of that song! I
do know that every one of you breathes every second of every minute of
every day and that many of you don’t breathe properly! Stop
right now and focus on your breathing – look down – see anything
moving? Maybe not – because most people typically take very short,
shallow breaths, the kind that simply comes from your chest. To really
improve your lung function, you need to practice taking deep, whole
breaths. Your
diaphragm is the muscle that pulls your lungs down so your lungs can
expand and you can really circulate oxygen throughout the whole lung. To
learn how to fully inflate your lungs the best place to practice at
first is lying down, because if you stand up, you are more likely to
fake a deep breath by doing an exaggerated chest extension, rather than
letting it fill up naturally. You
may want to wait until you go home to try this, unless of course you
have a very comfortable workplace and people lay down on the floor
regularly! Put
one hand on your belly and one hand on your chest. Take a deep breath in
slowly. As your diaphragm pulls your chest cavity down, your belly
button should be moving away from your spine as you fill your lungs.
Your chest will also widen and maybe rise very slightly, as you inhale.
When your lungs feel full exhale slowly – about 7 seconds then pull
your belly button toward your spine to force all the air out of your
lungs. Now you know how to breathe deeply!! If you want increased oxygen saturation, improvement of the drainage of your lymphatic system which removes toxins and of course stress relief – try breathing 10 deep breaths in the morning, 10 at night and as many as you need when your boss tells you she needs that 40 page report by lunchtime!!! Make
it an excellent week! Breathe deep and get up and get going!!
Cell:
807 628 2408 Ph: 807 935
2484 Fax: 807 935 2484
www.coulisconnection.com "Connecting
You to a Fit and Healthy Lifestyle"
Good
Grammar is Good Business As a small business owner, I know there are countless seminars and workshops designed to help entrepreneurs improve their businesses. These include sessions on advertising, marketing, and the effective presentation of self through proper grooming, dress, and verbal articulation. In contrast, there is very little information about the importance of good writing skills to the success of small business. This is surprising in a marketplace increasingly reliant on the sale of goods and services through websites and far less dependent on direct contact between vendors and clients. In many cases, with the aid of Pay Pal, the customer never sees the vendor. Hence, in this marketplace, the image of a business is shaped significantly by its written messages, the effectiveness of those messages, and the skill with which those messages are drafted and delivered.
Language is a barometer of relationships; hence, relationships that change require a new language. Before the late 1960s, when women’s sphere of influence was considered to be the home, that ‘haven’ away from the ‘cruel’ world, and men’s sphere of influence was considered to be the ‘cruel’ world of competitive business dealings, the use of man was standard. This accounts for words such as businessman, chairman, craftsman, layman, policeman, salesman, mankind, manpower. The breakdown of these dual worlds and the subsequent flood of women into the job market during the 1970s changed gender relations considerably. The use of the word man as a generic term that applies to both genders is now considered sexist. The correct designations today include
In addition, the word he is no longer used to apply to both genders. For example,
---Taken
from Jane E. Aaron and Elaine Bander, The
Little, Brown Essential Handbook for Writers Word
of the Week: mitigate verb 1: to make less harsh or hostile
2:
to make less severe, serious, or painful The
stockbroker decided to mitigate her losses by selling some of
her stocks. It is the aim of this column to address the issues of the importance of good writing to the success of business, correct grammar, proper punctuation, and the writing of business letters, cover letters, proposals, resumes, brochures, faxes, e-mails, and memos. I invite readers to submit questions related to writing; send your questions to clearly_written@hotmail.com.
PROGRAM
MANAGER A
Bachelors degree is preferred with a major in the arts,
education, social work, arts education or related fields.
Experience in and/or a post secondary diploma in community
services, education, and arts administration is an asset.
Organizational
Development Advisor SRI
LANKA The
main goal of this position is to develop the Resource Centre.
The Resource Centre needs to be the hub of WDC providing
direction to the forums and other WDC branches to be effective
and efficient in programme delivery.
The volunteer will have to conceptualize and strategize
the Resource Centre along with WDC staff taking into account the
culture and the existing structure of WDC. The volunteer will
identify areas for research and development, develop information
dissemination tools, initiate and monitor the implementation of
information dissemination, and update information for database
and the website. ·
Develop a concept paper
and proposal with WDC for the Resource Centre ·
Develop and test
effective systems through which to disseminate and collect
information ·
Develop appropriate
tools to be used for research (on women`s empowerment economic
development ·
Facilitate the
effective and efficient management and development of existing
WDC structures. ·
Strengthen the existing
national network in order to develop links with the
international market. Qualifications: ·
5 years experience
working on gender related issues ·
Economics or relevant
degree with focus on gender studies. ·
Basic computer skills ·
Experience working with
Women`s economic development ·
Strong writing skills
to compose a variety of documents such as correspondence,
reports, policies, ·
Project management
experience such proposal writing, project documentation,
reports, and policy Duration:
12 month Deadline
for application: December
10, 2006 Contact:
Uwe Foehring 613-761-3709
The
”
Undercover Project” - the ladies auxiliary of the Canadian
Auto Workers Union has spearheaded a drive to acquire new
underwear and socks for those children in elementary schools. We
would like to reach families who need to access the project
and get the gifts, which are donated towards it. Any help you
can give us in reaching families or schools to inform them of
the program would be appreciated by all. The
closing day is Dec. 15th and distribution will be
Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, and Friday before Christmas and
begin again after Jan.4th. I.D is
NOT required and there will not be line ups. Those that want
to access them can come in at their leisure to pick them up The
media will cover the delivery from C.A.W. around the 19th
so some media coverage will get word out to the general
public. Ontario Works will have a gift certificate
in the Christmas boxes given out on the 23th and they can pick
them up after Christmas. That amount will be put aside
as soon as we know the approximate number and the rest of them
we would like to go to those who may fall through the cracks. Anyone who wishes can donate new undies or socks at the union office at the Chapples Building or the Clothing Assistance Mission shop at 404 North May Street, 474-3583. The
Clothing Assistance Mission opened june12th of this year, it is
non profit reg’d and provides clothing
free to those in need and sells items @4 for $1.00 which covers
our rent and what
Annual Candle
Light March for
Women to Reclaim the Right to Walk Safely at Night
Friday November 24 - 6:00pm
to 8:00pm
Prosvita Hall on Simpson Street
Take Back the Night is an international event, with marches and
rallies occurring around the world since 1976. As part of the
worldwide movement to "Take Back the Night," Women will
walk without fear through the night and reclaim the streets, which
for many years have been sources of fear and violence.
Men are encouraged to participate in the White Ribbon Campaign which will be holding a discussion group in the Prosvita Hall while women are marching. The Goal of the White Ribbon Campaign is for men to make a personal pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
Please join us on this important day, hosted by the Lakehead
University Student Union Gender Issues Centre. There will be
speakers before the march and an Ember Swift Concert in the evening
at the Outpost.
Please contact Jessica at 343-8879 for more information.
Gender Issues Centre - Lakehead University Student Union
955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8879
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Look for PARO Presents and PARO Member Artisans at
Thunder
Bay Community Auditorium Admission: $5.00/Person $10.00/Family
With the Lakehead Social Planning Council and the United Way
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In the busy hustle and bustle of the yuletide season when there is so much to do and so little time; do you feel overwhelmed? Avenue II Employment Services can help! We can help you find the workers you need. If you need assistance with stocking, wrapping, or loading your sleigh this Christmas, give us a call at 346-3332 and speak to one of our friendly elves - then you too will have a cool Yule !!
The PARO events calendar will
list all dates, times and places of events that will be held during the
next few months. Unless otherwise specified, events will be
held @ PARO Place. Please contact the office at
625-0328 for any information.
All Biz and Bagels will take place from 12:15pm until 1:15pm. November 24th - Take Back the Night Annual Candlelight March, 6:00pm Prosvita Hall, Simpson Street 25th & 26th - Christmas Fest, Community Auditorium, www.lspc.ca 27th
- Biz and Bagel ~ Barb Crooks ~ Breast Health Overview
December 4th - Biz and Bagel ~ Rebecca Johnson ~ Sales + Service = Money 11th - Biz and Bagel ~ Teresa Kelly ~ Procrastination 13th - PARO Centre Open House 18th Biz and Bagel ~ Debbie Squire-Bernst ~ Record Keeping Bookkeeping and Your Business Taxes 25th - PARO Centre Closed ~ Merry Christmas 26th PARO Centre Closed ~ Boxing Day 31st - Happy New Year!!
Have
a good weekend !
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