The Professional Networker, Inc. Newsletter

November 13,  2006

Dear Member, 

"If there be any truer measure of a man than by what he does, it must be by what he gives." Robert South

Ralph and Teme Tash are my parents, and as I grow older, I realize the blessing of having them as my parents. They give of themselves to organizations that they are passionate about. This past week I attended the Athena International luncheon at The Palmer House. Nine women were honored. Each was successful personally and professionally, but what was phenomenal, was the amount of time they spent helping organizations and giving of their time to help.

How many of us say, "I'm too tired", "I don't have the time", "They don't need me"? These nine women, and many more that I know are always finding ways to help. It does not have to be monetary, it can be time which is even more valuable.

Challenge - find something you are passionate about. It could be women's issues, children's issues, the homeless, and start making a difference. Give back with your time. Remember, no matter how small the pebble, once it hits the water, the ripple spreads throughout the water.

Thank you mom and dad for being good role models for me to follow. Your grandchildren are carrying on the tradition.

Sharan Tash

Events To Help Build and Maintain Your Foundation

With the holidays approaching, please be sure to check with organizations before attending events to be sure they have not been cancelled. You can check out all the events at The Professional Networker calendar of events.

Big 10 Speednetworking - 11/14
Crain's Entrepreneur Luncheon - 11/14
4th Annual Networking Extravaganza - 11/16
EWN Progressive Luncheon - 11/16
NSA-IL Fabulous Friday - 11/17
Tinley Park Chamber Multi Speednetworking - 11/21
HAPPY THANKSGIVING - 11/23

Third Powerful Conversations - Powerful Connections

The very first "Powerful Conversations - Powerful Connections" has taken place in Evanston. The second one is happening soon. To be considered for this invitation only event, please edit your profile at The Professional Networker website and fill out the CONNECT piece along with the demographics if you have not done so. Our advertisers like to see the demographics of the members. Thank you in advance.

C - Category - What business category are you in? (Accountant, Web Designer, Travel Agent etc...)

O - Organizations - What organizations do you belong to? (Chambers of Commerce, Professional, Charity, Social etc..)

N - Needs - What do you need right now? (Accountant, new web site, a receptionist etc...)

N - Neighborhood - What neighborhood did you grow up in and are you living in now (Lincolnwood, Bucktown, West side etc...)

E - Enjoyment - What do you do outside of work that you enjoy (Football league, knitting, travel etc...)

C - College - What High School and College did you attend and graduate from and what year did you graduate? (Niles West - 1970 and Northeastern Ill - 1990)

T - Target Market - Who do you want to meet? (Corporations, Consumers living in the west loop, At home moms)

Power Partners - State your Power Partners. These are businesses that compliment you, but are not in competition with you. (A travel agent would have power partners with hotels, airlines, car rental agencies etc...)

Birthday - I don't need a year, but a month and date would be nice.

Where is Sharan Speaking?

Sharan will be speaking at the following events:

November 16th - Business Builders Forum
November 28th - Author's Marketing Group
December 14th - Bank Financial (Private Event)