Topic: Open Forum
[12:30:39 PM] Lisa Guarino says: :)
[12:30:47 PM] Ginger Marks says: will you be able to stay Nancy?
[12:31:07 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes as long as its by texting only i will be able to be here
[12:31:10 PM] Ginger Marks says: How about telling us about the babys? How did the delivery go?
[12:31:47 PM] parameds.temp020 says: ahh the delivery is set for this weekend there are four babies two to the alzheimers unit and two to the childrens hospital
[12:32:13 PM] Lisa Guarino says: great news, Nancy
[12:32:19 PM] parameds.temp020 says: i tried to go to the womans shelter but that community I have to go back and make an appt
[12:32:36 PM] parameds.temp020 says: they are all freshly washed and dressed in my moses basket
[12:34:08 PM] Ginger Marks says: Has everyone heard this audio? http://incomeassurance.com/blog/?p=472
[12:34:15 PM] Ginger Marks says: promo for the Spring Fling
[12:34:58 PM] Ginger Marks says: BTW, we need a speaker for next week's Networking 101
[12:35:00 PM] parameds.temp020 says: i will have to listen to it after
[12:35:06 PM] Ginger Marks says: if you know anyone...
[12:35:17 PM] Ginger Marks says: pass the link around.
[12:35:22 PM] Ginger Marks says: Let's get the word out
[12:36:45 PM] Ginger Marks says: Kim Emerson joined Julie Wolf, Susan McCool and I to promote the event
[12:36:59 PM] Ginger Marks says: I hate my speaking voice but it was a good promotion
[12:37:29 PM] parameds.temp020 says: you have a great personality behind the voice ginger
[12:37:38 PM] Ginger Marks says: awwww.
[12:37:39 PM] Ginger Marks says: :D
[12:38:20 PM] Ginger Marks says: Did you all read the announcement of who the Guest Speaker is for our event?
[12:38:37 PM] Ginger Marks says: I confirmed it with her just last night!
[12:38:41 PM] Ginger Marks says: I am so excited
[12:39:01 PM] Carol Deckert says: No, I missed the announcement - was it posted only on the website or somewhere else as well?
[12:39:12 PM] Ginger Marks says: If not I'll tell you as soon as we start today
[12:39:14 PM] Katherine Reschke says: very cool
[12:39:23 PM] Ginger Marks says: hey there Katherine!
[12:39:25 PM] Ginger Marks says: Welcome
[12:39:27 PM] Katherine Reschke says: hiya
[12:39:27 PM] Lisa Guarino says: I didn't see it yesterday, but just popped obver to see it :)
[12:39:42 PM] Katherine Reschke says: I need to leave in a couple but I just thought I woudl say hi
[12:39:49 PM] parameds.temp020 says: hello katherine
[12:39:55 PM] Ginger Marks says: live?
[12:40:12 PM] Ginger Marks says: I thought you had a life, Katherine
[12:40:15 PM] Ginger Marks says: lolol
[12:40:22 PM] Katherine Reschke says: lol
[12:40:35 PM] Katherine Reschke says: multi tasking as usual
[12:40:39 PM] Katherine Reschke says: writing out checks
[12:40:51 PM] Ginger Marks says: OK, I am so excited I just can't wait five more minutes
[12:41:06 PM] Ginger Marks says: so let's get started since a couple of you may have to leave early.
[12:41:20 PM] Ginger Marks says: Welcome to Networking 101 ~ Open Forum
[12:41:22 PM] Carol Deckert says: ok, so what are we waiting for!
[12:41:31 PM] Ginger Marks says: It's Official!
[12:41:56 PM] Ginger Marks says: Spring Fling 2008's Special Guest Speaker is scheduled for 8-9pm EST
[12:42:13 PM] Ginger Marks says: Gina Marie Mangiamele, author of Streetwise Start Your Own Business Workbook : Worksheets, Forms, and Advice to Get You off on the Right Foot and I Found You in my Tummy and co-owner of The Electric Train Company (http://www.electrictraincompany.com/).
[12:42:41 PM] Carol Deckert says: woo-hoo!
[12:42:53 PM] parameds.temp020 says: wowow
[12:43:03 PM] Ginger Marks says: When considering her for our speaker I had the opportunity to chat with her, review her resume and I also googled her full name
[12:43:45 PM] Ginger Marks says: I was pleasently surprised with her and know that her insights will be very much appreciated by all attendees.
[12:44:15 PM] Ginger Marks says: The opportunity to hear her speak on marketing will be more valuable to us all than all the prizes combined!
[12:44:24 PM] Lisa Guarino says: woohoo, sounds great
[12:44:45 PM] Ginger Marks says: When you have a chance, if you want to know more about her, I recommend you too Google her full name.
[12:45:01 PM] Ginger Marks says: "Gina Marie Marie Mangiamele"
[12:45:23 PM] Carol Deckert says: Marie (twice)?
[12:45:28 PM] Ginger Marks says: She is from up-state NY
[12:45:29 PM] Ginger Marks says: lolol
[12:45:38 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes will look after i finish my work day
[12:45:48 PM] Ginger Marks says: I should tell her about that error on her Barnes & Noble book listing
[12:45:50 PM] Ginger Marks says: LOLOL
[12:47:32 PM] Ginger Marks says: SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE SPECIALIST
P R O F I L E
Demonstrated accomplishments in the areas of economic development, small business entrepreneurship, initial start-up and expansion funding, accounting, marketing, strategic planning, training and educational development, research and grant writing. Professional, award winning certified small business adviser who’s leveraged key relationships, operations and management experience into a top 30 B-School to assist MBA students with career objectives. Interfaced with Federal, State and regional economic development agencies while Executive Director of a development corporation, gaining valuable exposure to municipal board functions, county government initiatives and village revitalization agendas. Proficient at nurturing relationships and identifying solutions through research.
[12:47:41 PM] Ginger Marks says: that is from her resume
[12:48:31 PM] Ginger Marks says: Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Assistant Director of Counseling and Education (8/2006 – Present)
[12:48:54 PM] Ginger Marks says: Do you think she might have SOMETHING valuable to share?
[12:48:56 PM] Ginger Marks says: ;D
[12:49:21 PM] Ginger Marks says: Now you see why I am bursting at the seams!
[12:49:28 PM] Ginger Marks says: (dance)
[12:49:45 PM] Lisa Guarino says: (party)
[12:49:50 PM] Carol Deckert says: Sounds awesome - good job Ginger!
[12:49:59 PM] Ginger Marks says: Believe me, it was hard to be calm, cool and collected when I was interviewing her. :D
[12:50:16 PM] Ginger Marks says: You also see why I search for speakers outside our network
[12:50:21 PM] Carol Deckert says: where did you learn about her?
[12:50:35 PM] parameds.temp020 says: with all that she has to offer you would be oooh wow and in awe
[12:50:45 PM] Ginger Marks says: I was searching out AV chatroom software
[12:51:34 PM] Ginger Marks says: went to a training and a friend of hers at the college was online and I told her what I was doing and looking for, she had three friends that would fit the bill and ...
[12:51:40 PM] Ginger Marks says: there you have it!
[12:51:50 PM] Carol Deckert says: that's great!
[12:51:57 PM] Ginger Marks says: Totally God's direction for us all.
[12:52:09 PM] Ginger Marks says: (flex)
[12:52:30 PM] Ginger Marks says: (y)(dance)(ninja)(d)(party)8-)
[12:52:53 PM] parameds.temp020 says: you voiced the need and then you were connecte
[12:53:18 PM] Lisa Guarino says: ask, release,receive :)
[12:53:20 PM] Ginger Marks says: Also, Julie Wolf googled some of the keywords for our event and we are listed #5 and #1 for two different keyword sets
[12:53:48 PM] Ginger Marks says: but we still need to ramp up the promotion
[12:53:59 PM] Ginger Marks says: still in need of a Grand Prize
[12:54:06 PM] Ginger Marks says: and a room
[12:54:09 PM] Carol Deckert says: Do you have a specific promo piece that you would like us to use?
[12:54:40 PM] Ginger Marks says: We are blogging and posting notices of our blogsites so we can comment on each other's
[12:54:53 PM] Ginger Marks says: you can comment on Julie's audio after you listen too
[12:54:59 PM] Carol Deckert says: Ginger, suggestion - why not talk to Heidi Richards and see if the room she uses is available - she is one of us and may be willing to donate it
[12:55:15 PM] Ginger Marks says: also we are article blasting, and press release fax-blast and online as well
[12:55:20 PM] Ginger Marks says: twittering, etc
[12:55:43 PM] Ginger Marks says: the room needs to me mac compatable
[12:55:55 PM] Ginger Marks says: so that is the problem I am running up against
[12:56:15 PM] Carol Deckert says: I'm not familiar with any that are both PC and MAC compatible
[12:56:35 PM] Ginger Marks says: I have been looking at Yugma.com
[12:56:40 PM] Ginger Marks says: if you want to check it out
[12:57:05 PM] Ginger Marks says: however, at $300/yr we will have to raise a substancial amount of Quilt Ads
[12:57:08 PM] Ginger Marks says: :(
[12:57:24 PM] Carol Deckert says: you also want recording capability don't you?
[12:57:31 PM] Ginger Marks says: so if we go that route we will have to pull a rabbit out of the hat
[12:57:33 PM] Ginger Marks says: yesm
[12:58:03 PM] Ginger Marks says: Yugma offers a trial period and so I am going to wait til closer to the time if nothing else works out and sign up
[12:58:04 PM] Carol Deckert says: didn't you mention something on Monday night about some "secret" donation that would top all donations? Did that not materialize?
[12:58:15 PM] Ginger Marks says: not yet
[12:58:27 PM] Ginger Marks says: there was interest but nothing confirmed
[12:58:43 PM] Ginger Marks says: so not giving up the search
[12:59:29 PM] Ginger Marks says: So that is all the hot breaking news about the spring.
[12:59:49 PM] Ginger Marks says: if you want to help promote with articles we are in need of 4 more
[1:00:00 PM] Ginger Marks says: I have written the first two weeks worth
[1:00:06 PM] Ginger Marks says: we still need 4 more
[1:00:26 PM] Ginger Marks says: I will edit them if you need and want to participate in that area
[1:00:47 PM] Ginger Marks says: Does everyone have their fling button on their pages?
[1:01:26 PM] Ginger Marks says: OK, nuff about the fling
[1:01:34 PM] Lisa Guarino says: website,ryzepage, blog
[1:01:38 PM] Ginger Marks says: Let's all post our URLs
[1:01:53 PM] Ginger Marks says: Bust-a-link!
[1:02:35 PM] Carol Deckert says: http://www.runlancaster.com; http://www.runlancaster.com/blog; http://www.linkedin.com/in/caroldeckert; http://twitter.com/caroldeckert; http://www.ryze.com/cadeckert
[1:02:51 PM] Lisa Guarino says: http://www.lisasart.com
[1:03:02 PM] Ginger Marks says: http://www.winningsisters.org
http://www.DocUmeant.net
http://www.DocUmeantDesigns.com
http://www.NibrocMarketingSolutions.com
http://gmarks.wordpress.com/
[1:03:39 PM] Ginger Marks says: Please be sure to include your blog if you posted are going to a Fling post so we can all visit and leave comments.
[1:04:25 PM] parameds.temp020 says: ginger i will ask you to provide the information and i will post it later
[1:04:42 PM] Ginger Marks says: you can pull it from my blog if you like
[1:04:55 PM] Ginger Marks says: the initial press release is there
[1:05:10 PM] parameds.temp020 says: can you email me that later as i am on my work skype
[1:05:29 PM] Ginger Marks says: We had two new Little Sisters join us recently but I don't see either here today
[1:05:43 PM] Ginger Marks says: oh, sure. no problem Nancy
[1:05:51 PM] Ginger Marks says: Can I skype it to you?
[1:05:58 PM] Ginger Marks says: at your other Skype?
[1:06:10 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes at my other skype yes
[1:06:13 PM] Ginger Marks says: will do
[1:06:42 PM] parameds.temp020 says: i want to tell everyone what a pleasure it is to be here today
[1:07:03 PM] parameds.temp020 says: when you see my big sister betty lynch tell her a big wave hello
[1:07:29 PM] Ginger Marks says: will do
[1:07:40 PM] Carol Deckert says: Great to see you today Nancy - come back soon!
[1:07:44 PM] Ginger Marks says: one of our new littles is
http://www.ryze.com/go/kkshoes
[1:07:52 PM] Ginger Marks says: be sure to stop over and welcome her
[1:07:58 PM] parameds.temp020 says: will do have put it on my appt schedule
[1:09:16 PM] parameds.temp020 says: to remind to take time out and social ize
[1:09:23 PM] Ginger Marks says: :D
[1:09:41 PM] Ginger Marks says: Anyone have any business building tips or questions they would like to share?
[1:10:48 PM] parameds.temp020 says: if you go to podcast central on ryze i have not followed up on it but there is a site where you can give sessions about your work
[1:12:36 PM] Ginger Marks says: what do you mean sessions Nancy
[1:13:31 PM] Carol Deckert says: I believe Podcast.com is where you can create and broadcast your podcasts too.
[1:15:04 PM] parameds.temp020 says: sorry my thought pattern went oops i will give it out
[1:15:10 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes its by penny hayes
[1:15:33 PM] parameds.temp020 says: well getting back tutorials on your expertise
[1:15:59 PM] parameds.temp020 says: you can give them out for free or charge per session
[1:16:24 PM] parameds.temp020 says: sorry it was something that sounded very interesting
[1:16:37 PM] parameds.temp020 says: all areas of expertise could be used
[1:16:40 PM] Ginger Marks says: can you tell us more?
[1:16:58 PM] parameds.temp020 says: hang on give me two secs i will get the site
[1:17:07 PM] Ginger Marks says: k
[1:17:33 PM] Ginger Marks says: while we wait are there any other announcements you would like to share?
[1:17:56 PM] parameds.temp020 says: Hey there!
I recently learned about a new site and thought I'd pass on the info. The site is called Podclass. You can set up courses at no charge. There's never a charge for free courses. You can offer paid courses and then a percentage commission is charged - but only when students enroll.
It's new to me so I don't have a whole lot of info, but it seems pretty straight forward. I've set up a free class to test it out.
The site is http://www.podclass.com
[1:18:04 PM] parameds.temp020 says: there ya o
[1:18:22 PM] Carol Deckert says: thanks for sharing that Nancy
[1:18:31 PM] Ginger Marks says: yesm, thanks
[1:18:37 PM] Ginger Marks says: I am sure that will be helpful for many
[1:18:51 PM] parameds.temp020 says: sometimes my mind is too much multi tasking i file info and follow up on it or pass it on
[1:20:25 PM] Ginger Marks says: any other announcements, tips or questions?
[1:20:50 PM] Ginger Marks says: How about someone who wants to be feature speaker next week?
[1:21:04 PM] Ginger Marks says: Know anyone, Katherine and Carol? ;)
[1:21:20 PM] Carol Deckert says: not off the top of my head, but I will check around to see who I can find for you!
[1:21:42 PM] Carol Deckert says: any particular topic you would like to see presented?
[1:22:53 PM] Ginger Marks says: I believe Katherine Kerrigan hasn't been adopted, so I will double check on that
[1:26:31 PM] Ginger Marks says: OK, we have five minutes left. Any events you all have coming up that you would like to share?
[1:26:39 PM] Ginger Marks says: I know Carol has one.
[1:27:17 PM] Lisa Guarino says: WBO July Expo
[1:27:57 PM] Ginger Marks says: do they have the date, place etc yet, Lisa
[1:28:18 PM] Lisa Guarino says: July 17-19
[1:29:21 PM] Ginger Marks says: The other new Little Sister is http://www.ryze.com/go/KMalone
[1:29:40 PM] Ginger Marks says: if you want to visit her as well. She has been adopted by Teresa Morrow
[1:29:53 PM] Carol Deckert says: Yes, On May 12, 19 and 27, Julie Wolf and I will be presenting 3 different teleseminars for the "We've Got Talent" Series sponsored by Women Internet Marketers (WIM) - Our topics are Social Marketing with Twitter, Skype and LinkedIn. We'll be posting more in the next week or so - watch our blogs for more info as well as in the Skype Announcement Room.
[1:29:54 PM] parameds.temp020 says: ahh nice
[1:30:16 PM] Lisa Guarino says: sounds good
[1:30:29 PM] Carol Deckert says: Ginger - want to tell me more about Katherine Kerrigan - I don't believe I have been assigned a Little Sis yet?
[1:30:37 PM] Ginger Marks says: So if you are a Big Sister and would like to adopt Kathryn please let me know
[1:30:51 PM] Ginger Marks says: http://www.ryze.com/view.php?who=kkshoes
[1:31:04 PM] Ginger Marks says: from Chicago IL
[1:31:10 PM] parameds.temp020 says: if one is a little sister can one day grow up and graduate and be a big sister
[1:31:54 PM] Ginger Marks says: absolutely, your Big Sister needs to be told and then to let me know if she thinks you are ready
[1:32:07 PM] Ginger Marks says: which if you are asking Nancy, shouldn't be a problem
[1:32:10 PM] Ginger Marks says: :D
[1:32:32 PM] Ginger Marks says: Kathryn doesn't have any Interests listed
[1:32:44 PM] Ginger Marks says: just joined Ryze 4/08
[1:32:51 PM] Ginger Marks says: would you like to adopt her Carol?
[1:33:15 PM] Ginger Marks says: fashion, specifically shoes, I believe
[1:33:24 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes i am just still taking baby steps so feel I am stilll in my growing stages
[1:33:26 PM] Ginger Marks says: beautiful girl too
[1:33:35 PM] Ginger Marks says: smile that lights up her whole face
[1:33:38 PM] Carol Deckert says: I don't know much about shoes, but I can certainly try and adopt her!
[1:33:49 PM] Ginger Marks says: okey dokey
[1:34:03 PM] Ginger Marks says: I'll make a note and let her know you will be in touch
[1:34:13 PM] Ginger Marks says: don't forget to give her her welcome gift
[1:34:25 PM] Lisa Guarino says: your Big sister shoes fit fine. :)
[1:34:34 PM] Carol Deckert says: Ginger please send me a PM and tell me what all I need to do to actually get started! What type of gift is offered as a welcome gift?
[1:34:35 PM] Carol Deckert says: Thanks Lisa!
[1:35:13 PM] Ginger Marks says: I'll skype you in a jiff
[1:35:28 PM] Ginger Marks says: Yes, Lisa it's easier than you thought isn't it
[1:35:29 PM] Ginger Marks says: :D
[1:35:37 PM] Lisa Guarino says: :) and fun
[1:35:48 PM] Ginger Marks says: just being a go-to and invite them to events and chats and such
[1:35:55 PM] Ginger Marks says: answer questions etc
[1:36:03 PM] Ginger Marks says: or find answers
[1:36:09 PM] Ginger Marks says: introduce them
[1:36:10 PM] Ginger Marks says: etc
[1:36:26 PM] Ginger Marks says: yes, very much fun to befreind a new gal
[1:36:43 PM] Ginger Marks says: always exchange snail mails so you can send them an unexpected note
[1:36:45 PM] parameds.temp020 says: someday soon i will then earn my wings
[1:36:50 PM] Ginger Marks says: :D
[1:36:59 PM] Lisa Guarino says: :)
[1:37:25 PM] parameds.temp020 says: i know i have benefitted so much by the sisters of ryze
[1:37:46 PM] parameds.temp020 says: sorry typing with a new gift of long nails
[1:38:08 PM] Ginger Marks says: Well ladies we have run out of time for the day. Thanks for coming and sharing. Nancy, Lisa and Carol thanks for the info on the events and podcast site
[1:38:12 PM] Lisa Guarino says: oo,nancy nice gift
[1:38:16 PM] Carol Deckert says: ok, guess I'm jumping in as a Big Sister now - have to go back and read all that info that Ginger gave me a little while ago!
[1:38:25 PM] Carol Deckert says: Thanks everyone - see you all later!
[1:38:43 PM] Ginger Marks says: Have a good week and see you on the boards!
[1:38:43 PM] Lisa Guarino says: have a great day