2009 Calendar of Events

All meetings are from 7:30am to 8:30am with breakfast buffet included unless otherwise noted.

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January

1/9: General Business Meeting
1/16: Member Speaker, Barbara Bates with All About Backflows
1/17: Social Event at Tim Carlson's House
- Come socialize with the members and guests of the Business Network at Tim Carlson's house. As our new social director, Tim is starting the year off right with tasty appetizers (BYOB) and a fun evening at his family home at 418 Avalon Drive, Cape Coral. The evening starts at 6ish.
- Any questions? Give Tim a ring on his cell phone at: 239-770-3962.
1/23: Guest Speaker, Priority Marketing
1/30: Meeting

2/4: Board Meeting, 7:30-8:30am in Beacon Conference Room (the one on the west side).
2/6: General Business Meeting
2/13: Member Speaker, Vicki Scott with Associates in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
2/20: Guest Speaker, tentatively Economic Development or SCORE
2/21: This month's Social Event will be combined with Ro-Lin Rentals party in downtown Fort Myers
- Where: 2549 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- When: Saturday, 2/21/09, from 5pm-late during the Edison Parade.
- Who: This is an event for the whole family, so bring the spouse and kids, and lots of business cards! This is a networking opportunity too.
- Questions? 5pm-5:30pm. Contact Tim Carlson for details at 239-770-3962.
2/27: Member Speaker

3/3: Board Meeting, 7:30-8:30am in Beacon's Mark Twain Conference Room
3/6: General Business Meeting
3/13
3/20
3/26: Social Event at Rene's On Winkler
- Where: 7050 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919.
- When: 4:30-6:00 for free appetizers, then as late as you want! A full bar and great food are available if you'd like to order.
- RSVP Required: RSVP to Tim Carlson at 239-770-3962. You can also RSVP online here.
3/27: Member Speaker, Ellen Edelson from Noble Jewelers

4/3: Business Meeting
4/10: No Meeting! Good Friday.
4/15: Social Event at Shoeless Joe's
- Where: Shoeless Joe's, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907
- When: 5pm (Cocktail hour is 4-8pm)
- RSVP Requested: RSVP to Tim Carlson at 239-770-3962. You can also RSVP online here.
4/17: Guest Speaker: Charly Caldwell, II, speaking on "7 things you can do to create new business using the Internet."
4/24:
4/28: Board Meeting, 7:30-8:30am in Beacon's Mark Twain Conference Room

5/1
5/8: Spotlight Speaker: Greg Sanders with Libby’s Flowers and Gifts
5/15
5/19: Social Event at Marti Gras - CANCELED!
5/21: Social Event at Bubba's Road House & Saloon - CANCELED!
5/22: Member speaker: Barbara Washburn w/Remax Realty
5/29: Regular Meeting & Board Meeting (8:30am, same room or conference room). All Board Members and Committee Chairs to attend.

6/5
6/12
6/19: Guest Speaker: Theresa Ayers from Get Smart Women on using online social media to improve and promote your business.
6/26:
6/26: Board Meeting, 8:30-9:30am in Beacon's Mark Twain Conference Room or in General Meeting Room
6/26: Social Event at Dixie Fish Company
- Where: 714 Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Myers, FL 33931
- When: Starting right after work at 5pm!
- RSVP Required: RSVP to Tim Carlson at 239-770-3962. You can also RSVP online here. Bring a friend

7/3
7/10
7/17: Regular meeting & Social Event
- What: Pizza Party at Tom Cavalier's House
- Where: 2119 SE 12th Street, Cape Coral
- When: Starting at 5pm
- RSVPs Strongly Requested so Tom knows how much pizza to make! RSVP to Tom by email at tomcav@bizmez.com.
7/24
7/31: Board Meeting, 8:30-9:30am in Beacon's Mark Twain Conference Room or in General Meeting Room

8/7
8/14
8/21
8/28: Board Meeting, 8:30-9:30am in Beacon's Mark Twain Conference Room or in General Meeting Room

9/4
9/11
9/18: Member Speaker: Steve Thomas with Smart Payroll Solutions
9/20: Family & Friends Picnic Social at Lake's Park. 12pm. Family friendly! Bring the kids, bring the pets! Food will be provided, but members please bring a small dish to pass. RSVP to Tim Carlson at 239-770-3962 or RSVP here.
9/25:
- Member Speaker: Martin Panke with Roberts Advertising
- Board Meeting, 8:30-9:30am in Beacon's Mark Twain Conference Room or in General Meeting Room

10/2
10/9: Member Speaker: Tom Stawicki with Ro-Lin Rentals
10/16: Guest Speaker
10/23: Member Speaker: Pat Garvey-Aloia with Wachovia Bank, a Wells Fargo Company
10/30: Board Meeting, 8:30-9:30am in Beacon's Mark Twain Conference Room or in General Meeting Room
10/31: "Be Cautious of Trick-Or-Treaters" Halloween Party
- What: Halloween Party hosted by John Berger
- Where: 8944 Banyan Cove Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33919
- When: Saturday, October 31st at 6:30pm.
- Details: Bring a dish of hors d'oeuvres to pass. It's a costume party, so dress up! Bring your own beverages.
- RSVP: RSVP to John Berger at Jberger@prodigy.net or sign up at an upcoming meeting!
- Contact: You can reach John at his email above or at 239-872-3989.

11/6
11/13: Member Speaker: Marietta C. Meacham with McHale, Caruso, Scullion & Co.
11/14: Social Event at Gators Bowling Alley
- When: 5-7pm
- Where: 7050 Crystal Dr. Fort Myers Fl. 33907
- RSVP Required: RSVP to Tim Carlson at 239-770-3962. You can also RSVP online here. Bring a friend!
- Details: We should be able to fit three games in that time slot. It's $11 per person for shoes and bowling, or $17 per person for shoes, bowling and dinner. We have six lanes reserved - please RSVP!
11/20: New Membership Meeting - Bring a guest!
- Our Guest Speaker will be Heather Christie from ActionCOACH & Phoenix Law.
  - Heather is a Professional Business Advisor & Attorney and we are fortunate to have her as our motivational speaker today!
  - You can reach Heather at (239) 322-1481 or on her cell phone at (239) 357-4052. Her email is heatherchristie@actioncoach.com. Her websites include www.actioncoachfl.com and www.corporationcounsel.com.
  - Heather is the 2008 Winner of the North American Sales Coach of the Year award, the 2007 Global Coaches Choice Award and the 2006 International Franchisee of the Year. She is also an International Business Coach Institute Member.
- Board Meeting, 8:30-9:30am in Beacon's Mark Twain Conference Room or in General Meeting Room
11/27

1/6: Board Meeting, 7:30-8:30am in Beacon's Mark Twain Conference Room.
- Both old and new member are urged to attend.