Dear Members,

Please note that there will be some interruptions to registration and on line payment 30 November and 1st December 2010.

Our member-only platform is migrating to a virtual new home. We anticipate linking and full functionality will be back on line by Thursday but encourage you to email us directly if you need to reach us.

Thank you for your understanding.

Anna Farrenkopf and
the Board of EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam

**Note** to register to this event as a guest please do so through the Paris based website here:

http://www.europeanpwn.net/
to register to this event as a member, please do so through the migrated member only platform here: http://epwn.etheryl.net
We are working to update our scripts – we appreciate your patience and cooperation and look forward to welcoming you on the 13th

7 Steps to Attract More Clients in Less Time Workshop

This is a workshop for entrepreneurs who want to gain more clarity about their businesses and attract more clients. This will be a highly interactive workshop with lots of Q & A and practical tips.

In order to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to get their questions answered the size of the group will be limited to a maximum of 25.

The workshop will be based on Stephanie’s free special report, 7 Steps to Attract More Clients in Less Time. Stephanie requests that all participants of the workshop get a copy of this free report and read it prior to the workshop. This way, everyone will be familiar with what will be covered which means there will be more time for your questions! You can get the report at http://www.fireflycoaching.com, just type in your name and e-mail address.

Stephanie Ward is the Marketing Coach for Entrepreneurs and founder of Firefly Coaching (2002). She is passionate about helping Small Business Owners attract more clients and grow their businesses! If you’d like to attract more clients, be sure to grab your copy of the special report: ‘7 STEPS TO ATTRACT MORE CLIENTS IN LESS TIME’ plus a bonus of free Business Building. There are loads of practical marketing tips on her blog. <Http://www.fireflycoaching.com/blog>

Travelling is an integral part of today’s life yet often time spent at the airport is seen as a burden rather than a delight how it was back in the days when air travel was a sheer luxury.

Privium is an innovative service concept for frequent fliers which puts the pleasure back to travelling by offering exclusive facilities that provide speed, comfort and priority.

Privium offers fast and safe border passage based on modern iris identification technology and members can wait for their flight in comfort of an own airport lounge whose unique design sets it apart from traditional lounges: The entrance to the ClubLounge is literally a giant pupil that opens when you enter, leading you into a space of more than six hundred square metres, decorated in soothing shades of cream. The ClubLounge has every convenience, such as a well-stocked bar and a Light Energy Cabin where you can recharge. Or you can enjoy a comfortable reading corner with an open fireplace and other work spaces.

On Wednesday, November 17th, we will have an exclusive event at the VIP centre of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Sandra Wagemans, Premium Services

Manager, and responsible for the management of the VIP centre and Privium at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Gerda Franssen, Account Manager Corporate Accounts, and responsible for the product portfolio promotion of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, will give us the unique opportunity to find out more about the innovative service concept called Privium and experience the relaxing atmosphere of the Privium Club Lounge ourselves.

The program begins at 18:30 and will be followed by a tour through the Privium Club Lounge with drinks and snacks. The Reception Lounge in the VIP will be the perfect place to gather our thoughts, gain inspiration, and network afterwards.

The Privium ClubLounge is located between departure (vertrek) halls 1 and 2 across from balie (desk) 9. <Click here for the map>

Registration and Guest Policy: Registration is required for members (15 euro) and guests (35 euro). Attendance fee includes snacks and drinks. Guests are allowed to attend two EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam functions per year. Please contact our VP Membership. <membership (at) europeanpwn-amsterdam.net>

In order to keep our adminsitrative processes manageable we unfortunately cannot refund your registration fee should you need to cancel your attendance.

AMSTERDAM CITY NETWORK


EXTRA-ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING 2010


(to precede the event with our guest speaker Gerdie van den Bergh)



On 11 October 2010, we will conduct a short Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) in accordance with the Articles of Association. At the EGM which is a follow-up to the Annual General Meeting, we will vote on a new fee structure for 2011 and we will hold board elections to vote in the new leadership team.
Last but not least, we get to pay trinute to the contributions of our dedicated board members who will be stepping down from the board. They will be sorely missed!



Register for this event by clicking here (this will lead you to the entry on the event with Gerdie van den Bergh this evening, 11 October 2010 – speaker starts at 20h00).



AGENDA:


1. Opening and Agenda


2. Minutes of Annual General Meeting of June 7^th 2010


3. Proposal to amend fee structure 2011


4. Candidatures and Appointment of new Board Members


5. Other Business


6. Questions & Close EGM

START OF OUR EVENT WITH GERDIE VAN DEN BERGH


Explanatory Notes on the Agenda will soon follow.

The event will take place at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam, Kattengat 1.

PROGRAM FOR THIS EVENT, 11 OCTOBER 2010

19h00 Networking


19h30 Extra-Ordinary General Meeting


20h00 Guest Speaker: Gerdie van den Bergh,

“Be heard in male dominant meetings“



PROXY


If you are not able to attend the EGM, we kindly ask you to grant a proxy before 8 October in order that someone else who will attend the EGM can vote on your behalf during the EGM in order that we reach the EGM quorum. Granting a proxy is easy Please send an e-mail to lloyo@etsglobal.org with subject-line “Proxy” with the following text:

“I, [insert your name], authorize [INSERT NAME OF ATTENDEE] to attend, speak and vote on my behalf during the Extraordinary General Meeting of EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam, to be held on Monday 11 October 2010 at The Renaissance Hotel, Amsterdam.”

Since the etheryl site has gone to 3D banking – my credit card doesn’t work any more. How do I register?

First make sure your on line banking is set up:

It is possible that your bank requires something called a “mastercard secure code”. This is different from your PIN code and also different from any combination of numbers found on your actual credit card. First go to your bank’s website. For the purposes of this example I will use ING – since I am a former Postbank customer.

From the main page click through to Particulieren Betalen and then through to

“Credit card” (middle block of screen)

Further (right hand side) click through to Secure Code

Then through to aanmelden and aanvragen…

If you enter your data and follow through – your card will be on line 3D payment ready.

Once your card has been registered with your bank’s security process, you may register through the calendar on the website. As a member or as a guest. If you are registering as a member, you will want to click on the “Pay Online” icon (shown here)

You will be prompted for your card details:

And you should soon receive a confirmation email:

If you are not in possession of a MasterCard or Visa and prefer to pay directly to the bank account (overschrijven). Please contact the treasurer@europeanpwn-amsterdam.net for the particular details.

**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED**

Contact Anna <social@europeanpwn-amsterdam.net> for updates to the calendar

PWN is going to Paris, France

Please note: this Paris Shopping Trip is open to all EPWN members, from Amsterdam and elsewhere.

Across budget ranges, Parisian clothes are of invariable quality, well tailored, highly fashionable and definitely versatile. 

If you want a direct taste from Paris, 31 Million is taking you on a shopping trip to the French capital to show you firsthand what this city has to offer. You will also realize in the process that women in France do not spend more on clothes than their foreign counterparts, but simply have more choice. 



Details: From the well-established shops to the up and coming designers, we will custom-build an unforgettable itinerary for you over the weekend of October 22-24, where you will also benefit from discounts exclusive to our EuropeanPWN participants from major brands. On Saturday, October 23^rd, we will also organize an evening out together for some well-deserved downtime.

Process: After an initial phone contact, we will request you to fill a detailed form designed to better match what you are looking for with our database of shops. We then meet in Paris with all participating EuropeanPWN members. In addition, 31 Million can take care of as little or as much as you need, from your hotel reservation, collective or individual entertainment (restaurant, concert, museum, etc.), as well as transport.

Price: Eur. 300 -500 for the full weekend depending on services offered. (price excluding restaurant, transport and other fares). Contact us at info@31million.net for additional details.

Save the dates: 22, 23, 24 October


31Million Part Deux

Please welcome Nicky Adle back to hear more about “The French Touch” and how 31 Million women manage and maintain effortless chic and the decadence of French cuisine – without twisting their ankles or gaining a gram.

In the first workshop, we learned the secrets of switching from flip-flops to heels and how to accentuate our assets with accessories and “standard items” in our wardrobe.

Today we will extend our foray into the “French Touch” by discovering The Secrets of French Nutrition. In this workshop you will learn:

-       French women’s approach to weight, satisfaction, pleasure, etc.

-       The tradeoffs they face and decisions they make, the mindset they use regarding food

-       Social norms on dieting and guilt, but also snacking, junk food as well as alcohol

-       The tricks they use on a regular basis

-       Typical meals and recipes for you and your family

-       And finally, the secret, the one and only rule you’ll need to apply, like 31 Million French women do

31 Million is a personal style consultancy that trains women on the ins and outs of French fashion whilst exposing them to the secrets of French style and nutrition. Our focus is to offer women in their 20’s to 50’s French style and nutrition lessons, organize for personal wardrobe consultations, arrange exclusive and fun Paris shopping trips, as well as provide a rental platform where women can gain access to French-styled clothing and accessories for any occasion.

31 Million started as a fun venture in Amsterdam, where Franco-Iranian Nicky Adle was missing the action of Paris shopping and decided to spread the word that French women don’t have more taste than others but simply dress and eat according to implicit rules that together constitute the French Touch. Raised in Paris, Nicky has been living in and out of France for the past 15 years, has never (ever!) shopped outside her hometown, or given up on her French eating habits. Like most Parisians, she knows the capital’s shops, current styles and future trends.

On weekdays Nicky is an INSEAD MBA graduate and internet entrepreneur, currently launching wondersale.nl, a promotions and discounts webshop that activates on key calendar dates such as Sinterklaas, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.

Website: www.31million.net
Weblog: http://31million.blogspot.com/
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/31-Million-The-French-Touch/279785544491

Enjoy the class!

**SEATING IS LIMITED**
Be sure to register by clicking the register “as a guest” or “as a member” link above this post.
Participants are welcome to network from 19:00 to 20:00. The program begins at 20:00.

Registration and Guest Policy: Registration is required for members (15 Euros) and guests (guests are welcome at a cost of 35 Euro which includes snacks and drinks). Guests are allowed to attend two EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam functions per year. Please contact Caroline van Leuven, our VP Membership.

The European Professional Women’s Network and Connecting Women

are organising the next:
‘EPWN/CW Hague Borrel’
Tuesday 21 September 2010, 19:00-21:00
back at ‘The Pasta Company’ in The Hague!
After our Summer Break, we are looking forward to meet again in the Scheveningen Harbour for our monthly EPWN/CW Hague Borrels. The next one will take place on Tuesday 21 September 2010 from 19:00-21:00 at The Pasta Company in Scheveningen Harbour, members and guests are welcome!

Cost and registration
The cost of the Borrel is €12,50 per person. This will entitle you to two drinks and tapas. You are asked to pay this upon arrival, for which you will receive a token to redeem your drinks at the bar. Additional drinks are at your own cost.
Please make sure you register your attendance (either as a member or as a guest) via the EPWN website http://europeanpwn-amsterdam.net/events/borrel-in-den-haag-september (click “register as” above this post).
Alternatively, you can send an email to Erika at erika@bothassistanceandsupport.nl.

Please don’t forget to de-register if you are not able to make this event! We need to confirm the number of attendees with the restaurant 24 hours in advance.

Directions to the venue
We are returning to the venue where we held the first Hague Borrel this year and by popular demand we went back in March. Hopefully our third time at The Pasta Company will be as successful as the previous visits. Although the address is Dr. Lelykade 24a, it’s best to go to the Schokkerweg and to take the stairs down to the restaurants. The Pasta Company is the last restaurant in the row, next to Lemongrass. For more details about the venue, go to www.pastacompany.nl. There is plenty of free parking.

If you are travelling by public transport, take tram #17 from Den Haag Centraal Station (richting Statenkwartier) and get off at the stop called Van Boetzelaerlaan. Or take tram
#11 to the Duinstraat stop.
We are looking forward to seeing you all and to enjoying yet another very exciting networking evening!
Don’t miss out on our next networking evenings; please take note of the following EPWN/CW Hague Borrel dates and be sure to keep them free in your diary:
Tuesday 12 October 19h00-21h00 (earlier than 3rd Tuesday, due to school holidays)
Tuesday 16 November 19h00-21h00
Tuesday 14 December 19h00-21h00 (earlier tham 3rd Tuesday, due to school holidays)
Warm regards,
Anna Farrenkopf, Erika Both & Karin Bosscher
European Professional Women’s Network / Connecting Women

The smell of Spring is in the Air which sounds like a great excuse for a dinner and that is exactly what we are arranging for our May event.
On Wednesday May 19 we could like to invite you to the 2010 Spring Dinner which will be an evening of good food and great conversation.

In the recent survey you asked for more opportunities to get to know each other better. You asked, we listened and therefore, instead of having a guest speaker this month, Ariëlle Brouwer, www.brouwertheater.nl has kindly offered to be the facilitator for the evening together with Jacinta Noonan. They have a number of fun activities up their sleeves designed to get us up and moving about, meeting people in innovative and creative ways. The aim of the evening is to get to know each other at a deeper level and to engage in conversations that we are truly passionate about.

In the ambience of a beautiful restaurant, while enjoying a delicious meal accompanied by just the right wine, you will enjoy an enriching evening among friends; some you know and some who are just waiting to make your acquaintance.
Sign up now!

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE for this event, to be allocated on first come, first serve basis. If you have registered and need to cancel, please advise us in a timely fashion so we are not left with empty seats. Please be advised that we cannot offer a refund if you need to cancel.

Date: Wednesday 19 May
Time: 19:00 Registration and Welcome Drink
Venue: Brasserie Harkema
Dress Code: Business Casual
The price of the dinner is 50 euros per person.

Ariëlle Brouwer is a pioneer, an initiator and a specialist in creativity. She originally comes from the world of theater and now brings her unique skills and talents into the field of training and coaching. Using special techniques from theatre, Ariëlle creates interesting workshops to enable people to explore openness, communication and authentic self-expression at a deeper level.
www.brouwertheater.nl and www.globalworkersexperience.com

Jacinta Noonan With a passion for helping people to achieve their true potential, Jacinta Noonan’s long and successful career as a coach and trainer is more a divine calling than a job choice.

She is the founder and Director of three companies. Each has a different focus and specialty, but her passion and devotion to transform people is at the heart of each one.

For Corporate Training and Coaching: Branch Out ; For Personal Coaching & Women in Transition: Soulworks – ; For Improved Body Image & Weight Loss: Big on the Inside