President’s Message

Winter 2010

Greetings!

As you hunker down into the post-holiday season, NWCT folks have been very busy since the last Newsletter and we would like to share changes we have made in response to feedback from our membership and guests:

•  “Networking” Meetings – In response to our members and guests who demanded more opportunity to network, we changed our Program line-up for the 2009/2010 year by alternating meetings between speaker events and networking sessions.  As we will begin Program planning in the summer for next year, we would love to have your feedback and suggestions.
• Membership and Event Rates – With respect to the economy, we lowered our rates for monthly events and provided a special Membership rate for 2010 in celebration of NWCT’s 30^th Anniversary.
•  Social Networking – Thanks to our new Marketing Chair, Robin Briggs and her committee (Sarah Shackley-Veneman, Sally McNamara), you can follow NWCT on Face book and Twitter.  Members are welcome to join our LinkedIn group to learn about upcoming events, job opportunities, and connecting with other members
• Mentoring Roundtable (a pilot program) – has begun as a way to help members learn from the experiences of others,  approach a difficult situation with another set of eyes, transition into new roles, and support each other

Please join me in thanking the NWCT Board and committee members for their continuing support of these activities and more.  Special thanks to Yvonne Cook, Linda Keane, Pamela Tudor, Rosemary Fulton, Jacci DiTullio,  Tanya Brown,  Christie Vazquez, Amy Sommer, Charlene Santucci-Hall , Bonnie Teger, Hiroe Mauriello, Bonnee Richer,  and all the others that have been working “behind the scenes” for their sincere efforts.

Our board is a team that’s passionate about our vision, diverse in our outlook, and possesses broad technical, career, and business experiences.   We encourage our members to support our Board and the organization by volunteering on Board Committee(s) and choosing to challenge yourself, share your talents, and shape the future of NWCT.

As we look ahead to the next season and continue to celebrate our 30^th year, we hope that you will choose to enhance your NWCT experience by supporting NWCT and attending events, renewing your membership, and sharing your genius with others.

Thanks!