September Newsletter
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WIBF NetWorks 2010
We have moved to a new exciting venue with effect 31st August
WIBF Networks is a regular feature in our diary held on the last Tuesday of every month – so why not bring a friend or colleague.
Venue: London Capital Club, 15 Abchurch Lane London EC4
Time: 6:30pm onwards
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
Book now to avoid disappointment 9th November Tea with Baroness Rennie Fritchie at the House of Lords 3.30-5.00pm
For booking & more details http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/947
Board member - Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) seeks to appoint an additional Board member, who it is anticipated will co-opt to the Audit and Risk Committee.ECU supports the UK higher education sector to promote equality and diversity for staff and students. The Unit was established in 2001 by Universities UK and GuildHE. http://www.ecu.ac.uk/about-us/ecu-board-member-vacancy
The Women’s Business Forum 2010 (http://www.thewomensbusinessforum.co.uk/) has offered WIBF members and guests a 10% discount to their business forum – the referral code is WIBF10%. The forum will be a unique, informative, beneficial conference bringing together the top 8% of business women from the UK along with 100 male Chief Executives, Chairmen and board members of some the regions and UK’s leading organisations (60% regional representation: 40% UK representation); delivering a world class presence that will guide, direct and support leading and future leaders of business and industry to where they need to be.
Date: 22nd and 23rd of September 2010
Venue: Harewood House, Leeds
Please keep your words of support and/or tribute for WIBF coming to help make this a memorable year as we mark our 30th Anniversary. We simply ask your permission for us to use them which would be a tremendous contribution. Please send your words of support/tribute to ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk.
Increase your contacts and join the WIBF group on LinkedIn (open to members only).
WIBF Speakers - London
Canary Wharf – Credit Suisse One Cabot Square 6-8pm
8th & 22nd September
City – Royal Bank of Scotland 135 Bishopsgate 6-8pm
1st, 15th & 29th September
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
More information www.wibfspeakers.org.uk
3rd September 2010 – Golf day: book now to avoid disappointment.
Selsdon Park, Croydon Surrey 9.00am -5.00pm
Booking closes 31st August, 2010 register now.
http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/816 for full details and booking
21st September
Working Together – Leveraging Natural Gender Talents
Facilitator Pauline Crawford – Corporate Heart
Venue RBC -71 Queen Victoria Street EC4 4DE
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Full details http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/841
Members: Free
Non member’s fee: £20
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
28th September
WIBF NetWorks 2010
WIBF Networks is a regular feature in our diary held on the last Tuesday of every month – so why not bring a friend or colleague.
Venue: Prism, 147 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4QT
Time: 6:30pm onwards
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
29th September – Distinguished speaker Ana Patricia Botin
London Capital club 15 Abchurch Lane London EC4 6.30pm- 9.00pm
Fully booked with waiting list.
October
6th October – Women on Boards Forum
What it takes to make it to the top – Mei Sim Lai OBE DL
Venue Sidley Woolgate Exchange 25 Basinghall Street EC2V 6.30-9.00pm
To book and more details http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/895
19th October – PEP Grace under Fire Managing Workplace Conflict with Mark Walsh, integration Training
Venue Standard Bank 20 Gresham Street, EC2V
Full details http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/842
Members: Free
Non member’s fee: £20
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
26th October
WIBF NetWorks 2010
WIBF Networks is a regular feature in our diary held on the last Tuesday of every month – so why not bring a friend or colleague.
Venue: London Capital Club, 15 Abchurch Lane London EC4
Time: 6:30pm onwards
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
Thatu is WIBF’s chosen charity this year. A well deserved charity set up by some of the founders of WIBF. Thatu helps disadvantaged communities in South Africa to become self sufficient, in particular, in areas of farming, education and learning how to generate income. In essence, Thatu helps communities to help themselves to improve their lives and those of their families and the lives of their grandchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDs. Make a difference and make a donation https://www.charitychoice.co.uk/donation.asp?ref=154441
Do you have an old mobile or blackberry? - You can help the Unicorn Theatre. http://www.unicorntheatre.com/support_us/phone_recycling
The Unicorn is committed to making sure young people are not denied the experience of live theatre. With your support, they can continue to create excellent theatre for young people and their families for generations to come.
Would your company or internal women’s network like to host a WIBF event? For further information contact ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
