Don't Forget
WOVI Frisco’s meeting date is the 3rd Monday of each month.

Member Spotlight:
WOVI is an organization of diverse, dynamic, and powerful women and we would love to hear all about YOU! Contact any board member if you are interested.

Member-to-Member Table:
Feel free to put your business cards, brochures, coupons, and other business information on our Member-to-Member table. We want other members to know what you do and how to contact you. This is another way to maximize your membership!

August 17th: WOVI Frisco presents
Anne Marie Kappell on "Goal Setting"

For 2009, WOVI Frisco is conducting a 7-part series of programs specifically designed to help you achieve success. Each speaker will build on the program presented by the one before them.

In May we each rated our level satisfaction in the eight areas of our lives and set a goal in one of those areas that we committed to achieve by year’s end. In June Diana Guintu, Licensed Professional Counselor, talked about transforming our fear-based thoughts into positive action. In July, Annette Maxberry-Carrara spoke to us about the Law of Attraction and gave us some useful and grounded tips to help be more effective in manifesting the life we really want.

Goal setting is a powerful exercise when you write down your plans they have a way of becoming reality. So why not master the science of goal-setting so you can experience all the abundance you deserve, achieve what others say is impossible, and match your destiny with your vision. When you are effective at goal-setting you will achieve more and increase your motivation to achieve.... Read more about Anne Marie Kappel.

Do not worry if you miss a meeting. We will be holding "catch-up" sessions before each meeting from 5:30 – 6:00 so you can get all the handouts and information you need to stay on track with the group and achieve success with your goal!

Women have the power to change the world and change begins at home!

Ann Marie Kappel is a native of Trinidad, West Indies, who lived in New York City for many years before relocating to Frisco, TX where she resides with her husband. She has two children, a stepson and a gorgeous grandson.

Ann is respected as an accomplished leader who has amassed over 15 years of financial and business administrative experience in the corporate sector. After being an Accountant for over 15 years and being inspired by Joshua 1:9 –“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage, do not be afraid, neither be dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with you where so ever you go” she wanted to use her knowledge to empower other women and founded Alpha Consulting and Empowerment (ACE). Ann places emphasis on effectively managing finances for women as well as empowering them to improve their quality of life. As a Certified Coach she specializes in leadership, performance and individual coaching. As a certified Diversity Trainer she conducts seminars and workshops designed to increase individual’s awareness of cultural diversity and gender issues. She has been a youth minister and counselor at her church and is very passionate about mentoring youth and empowering women.

Ann is a writer who along with several other women co-authored Customer Service and Professionalism for women. She has a Bachelors of Science in Accounting and an MBA; she is also a Ph.D candidate specializing in Organizational Psychology. She was listed in the Manchester Who’s Who. These experiences provided a sound basis for empowering others to succeed. Ann is available to speak and coach on a local, national and international basis.

Location:
Blue Mesa Grill
8200 Dallas Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024
214-387-4407
$25.00 for members
$35.00 for non-members
Check or Cash at the event.

UpComing Programs:

	September 21st Featuring Dana Jones on Handling Set-Backs and Moving Forward
	October 19th, JoAnna Rodriguez will be speaking to us on Self-Sabotage What happens if the Opponent is YOU? Learn the importance of your creative mind and how it affects your desire for health and happiness or fears and failures.

Nov. 16th - Rewarding Yourself

In our December 21st - Our members are the stars of the evening. We will be sharing our successes and thoughts about this 7-month journey and celebrating the holidays.