WE Women Entrepreneurs – May Newsletter, Upcoming Meeting + Much More!‏

May 2011 Featured Member: Michaele-Sue Goldblatt Now that the WE Newsletter has featured many other WE Members, it’s time to feature our Founder, Michaele-Sue Goldblatt. Michaele-Sue, a social worker by profession, first developed her own Social Work practice back in 1980. Prior to that, like most social workers then [and now!], she worked for social work agencies. But, being an entrepreneur, even then, she developed her own practice in Child Welfare and Adoption and ran a very successful practice for many years in Ontario, often called to Family Court as an expert witness in Child Welfare cases and also featured in various newspapers, magazines, television and radio programs being asked to comment on the day’s news having to do with all kinds of child welfare matters. ‘Life happened’ and to make a very long story short, Michaele-Sue, in more recent years, began working in the life insurance industry in various venues and ways. [See Seminar Notice for Estate Planning on May 26th under Upcoming Events]. She brings her social work persona to everything she does and continues to love her work, as she is still helping individuals and families protect themselves and their loved ones. Founding WE Women Entrepreneurs Inc. was a natural extension of Michaele-Sue’s networking skills and she is incredibly gratified to see WE flourishing. In her own practice, she is seeing results….members and guests who are asking for her expertise …. and many other members and guests have also been making connections that have resulted in ongoing business and referrals. Most of all, though, she is so gratified by the positive feedback from so many attendees. [Take a look at some of the reviews from recent Meetup guests]. Michaele-Sue is active in a number of charities and social action groups. She is going to India on May 9th, and as a result of her long connection with The International Orphans Support Group of Canada, will be visiting an orphanage in Varanesi donating $5,000.00 worth of much needed goods to the children from that charity. Four years ago, she and her three wonderful young adult sons, visited a school in Kenya, spent several hours with the more than 200 children there and were also able to donate much needed school supplies and goods to them. Visit Michaele-Sue at WE Women Entrepreneur Inc. meetings, at : www.lifemilestones.com, www.yourinsurancespecialist.ca, and www.we-womenentrepreneurs.com Meeting details Location: 380 MacPherson Ave., Toronto, M4V 3E3 Subway: We are one block north and one block east of Dupont Station. From the subway station, walk north one block and turn right at MacPherson. You will see the building. Parking: At the corner of Spadina and MacPherson, you may park in the Toronto Archives parking lot and then walk half a block east to the entrance of 380 MacPherson Ave. Meeting format and times: 7:00 – 7:30 pm: Register, network and socialize. 7:30 – 9:30 pm: Meeting 9:30 -10:00 pm Networking and farewells Check out WE at: www.we-womenentrepreneurs.com Cost: Members, only $10.00, Guests, $20.00 Contact Us WE Women Entrepreneurs Inc. Website email Join Our Mailing List! Join WE Women Entrepreneurs We have categories to fit your business! Our membership categories include options for individual businesses, partnerships, startups and registered charities. Click here for more information Welcome to our May Newsletter! Michaele-Sue Goldblatt Founder At our last meeting, on April 12th, 2011, we were delighted to welcome nine new guests who learned about WE Women Entrepreneurs Inc. through WE’s new Meetup Group. All nine of them had wonderful energy and I know they enjoyed the new opportunities the meeting provided. Once again, the meeting was ‘electric’ and various alliances were made! I know that those who attend regularly reap significant benefits in terms of gaining new business and new referrals. WE Women Entrepreneurs Inc. is only as strong as YOU, its members and attendees. The more we attend, the more we give, the more we accomplish, both individually and as a group. I find it more and more exciting each time. Some thoughts from some of the new attendees: “I enjoyed last week’s meeting so much. I met wonderful women and am already making a contribution to their personal success allowing me to fulfill my purpose as both an entrepreneur and a human being. Thanks Michaele-Sue for welcoming me so warmly.” Sue R. And from Marilyn K., “This group is a winner and looks to make those involved winners. Michaele-Sue is not only an excellent organizer, but a terrific facilitator. This group has an excellent newsletter and offers many benefits to members and guests. “ From Audrey G., ” I like how the other business owners freely referred another person’s business. Great networking.” And from Audrey Y., “” What a refreshing and professional Meet Up Group. The venue is quite comfortable and the meeting.” Thank you to all those who wrote such glowing reviews. You can all see more here. Michaele-Sue Our Next Meeting and Mini-Marketplace: Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 7pm As always, your opportunity for one-to-one networking and socializing. Bring your business cards, your flyers, your promotional material to share with other members and guests. The first 20 members who RSVP their attendance will receive a 1 minute elevator speech time! The first 10 guests and all other members will receive a 30 second elevator speech time. All attendees are welcome to leave their cards, flyers, etc. on the presentation table. Guests are welcome! RSVP/Registration Process Please RSVP to msg@lifemilestones.com to inform WE of your attendance and your guests’ attendance. See the sidebar for more details about location and cost. We are having a mini-marketplace, just in time for Mother’s Day, at our May 5th meeting. There are still a few spots left. Space is LIMITED! You need to RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your space. [Please indicate your wish to reserve a space by emailing: msg@lifemilestones.com] Cost: FREE for Members and $15.00 for Guests [in addition to meeting fee of $10.00 for Members and $20.00 for Guests] Upcoming WE Women Entrepreneur Meetings Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 Thursday, July 14th, 2011 Monday, August 16th, 2011 UPCOMING EVENTS Silent Auction for Haiti Held Over Amazing artwork and other silent auction items held over and still available for your bids….at the WE May 5th Mini Marketplace. Please do your part, help raise some more dollars for Haiti and purchase a wonderful, original piece of art for yourself! Click here for more information about the cause. Not for Women Only* Estate and Financial Planning: Insurance for Women A Seminar for YOU, your friends, your partner When: Thursday, May 26, 2011 Where: 380 MacPherson Ave. [one block north and one and ahalf blocks east of Dupont and Spadina]Time: 7 – 9 pm Nearest Subway Stop: Dupont [Yonge-University line] Parking: Free parking at the Toronto Archives Building, northeast corner of Dupont & MacPherson Light Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to: msg@lifemilestones.com Presented by: Michaele-Sue Goldblatt, MSW, social worker and insurance broker, focusing on Planning With and For Seniors and Long Term Care Insurance Stuart M. Peikes, B.A., LL.B. , lawyer focusing on Estate and Financial Planning, Administration of Estates * men and women are welcome to attend Click here for more information New: WE News and Events email broadcasts WE News and Events email broadcasts provide you with timely information about news and events. I hope you will continue to open each WE News and Events Broadcast in order to find out what is going on and in order to support each other. Rates: To have your event or notice sent out to the WE Women Entrepreneurs Inc. database [over 380 and growing], in the WE News and Events broadcasts, the cost for a non-member is $40.00 plus HST; FREE [one insertion per month] for a WE Member. For each submission, we will send you a report to let you know how many people clicked on your link! To submit your information, contact: msg@lifemilestones.com with WE News and Events in the subject line. Another reason to join WE! Follow Us! 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