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The Wisdom Of Women

 

The more independent you want to be; the more generous you must be with yourself as a woman.

 

Diane von Furstenberg

 

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent

 

Eleanor Roosevelt

 

Please know that I am aware of the hazards. I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.

 

Amelia Earhart 

In her last letter to her husband

 

I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but should get you pretty near.

 

Margaret Thatcher

 

No matter what happens, keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start over again, and you will grow stronger until you find that you have accomplished a purpose – not the one you began with perhaps, but one you will be glad to remember.

 

Anne Sullivan

 

Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.

 

Charlotte Whitton

 

Remember! Ginger Rogers did EVERYTHING Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels.

 

Faith Whittlesey

 

Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.

 

Ann Landers

From birth to age 18 A girl needs good parents. From 18 to 35 she needs good looks. From 35 to 55 she needs a good personality. From 55 on, she needs good cash.

 

Sophie Tucker (1884-1966)

American Singer

People call me a femenist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute.


Rebecca West

You see an awful lot of smart guys with dumb women, but you hardly ever see a smart woman with a dumb guy.


 

Unknown 

 

"Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself
and know that everything in life has a purpose."

 

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (1926 -)

 

"The whole of life, from the moment you are born
to the moment you die, is a process of learning."


 

Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986)

 

Thank you! We really appreciate you taking the time to submit your thoughts and comments with respect to our network! Your feedback will help others decide whether or not to join our community!

 

Together we will create an outstanding environment for business women to grow and flourish!

 

With great appreciation!

 

WENS Inc

 

"Sherry Thacker is a woman of action and high standards. I've had the honor of working with Sherry on projects in the areas of promotion and marketing. What I learned is that I was working with a woman who: leads by example, doesn't leave a stone unturned, is not afraid to put in long hours and has the ability to achieve her outcomes and then some. Sherry is in a class of her own; resourceful, optimistic and makes things happen!" 
 
Regards,
Lisa Lockwood
Speaker, Author, Life Coach
Lockwood Entertainment Inc.
Lisa@LisaLockwood.com
tel: 514-620-4224

www.LisaLockwood.com

Author of "Undercover Angel: From
Beauty Queen to SWAT Team...a true story"
(Authorhouse Spring 2007)
Sherry is a "make it happen" kind of person. Detail oriented, and outcome focused. Highly competitive, and driven to win, she is the type of person you love to have on your team, and hate it when she is on the other team. Sherry is welcome on my team anytime, to work with her is to know that she is committed to the cause, and to raising standards all the time. Reliable and conscientious, you know that when Sherry says it will be done, you will not get any excuse, blaming or complaining about what got in the way. You might as well just consider it done, when she takes it on.
 
Rock Thomas
 
Make 2008 Great
Rock Thomas 
Speaker, Coach Author: Power of Your Identity!
Motivational Moments 

Hello Sherry,

 

I want to thank you for the very beneficial session of introduction to the 101 Cash Flow. Daniel and i have bought the 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' you recommended and are planning to buy the book ''The complete idiot's Guide to making money on the canadian stock exchange'' very soon. Your thoroughness in the filing system and the spreadsheet you developped really inspired me and i have made it a priority  to put one together for myself
in the next month.

 

Thank you for this 'eye opener' evening. Daniel and I have really started talking about ideas to start generating a passive income. We will keep you informed of our advancement!

 

Best regards and all the best to you

 

Anne-Marie                                                                    
Lafarge Canada Inc.                                                

(450) 632-7750 poste 324

Hi Sherry,

 

Thank you! It was a real pleasure meeting you this morning at my first WENS Breakfast. You made me feel very welcome. I think you have a great organization, and I would be glad to refer people your way.

 

I look forward to seeing you and the group of wonderful dynamic women again very soon. GREAT MISSION!

 

Sincerely,

 

Sarena Miller

Reprint

514-697-9773

smiller@reprintcanada.com  

Hi Sherry,

 

I have to tell you I TRULY enjoyed the breakfast this morning and trust me when I say that it had to be great to have me up at 5:45am!!!

 

I will definitely join WENS!

 

You can look forward to seeing a lot of me, and bringing friends will be on my priority list as well.

 

A REAL pleasure bathing in great energies this morning...

 

Yours truly,

 

Tania Dzepina

Spécialiste, Soins Longue Durée

Specialist, Long Term Care

(514) 919-5776

Tania.Dzepina@sunlife.com

Hi Sherry,

 

Guess it was time I got my act together and re- joined your (our) WENS breakfasts again! After this last breakfast, I had four ladies come to my home to see the Optionelle collection and have set appointments with three others. Thank you for your continued hard work in making WENS possible for us as entrepreneurs. Please feel free to call on me if you need help with your meetings or phone calls etc.

 

Regards,

 

Elisabeth Hamacher

Optionelle

514-684-0370

www.optionelle.com

Hi Sherry,

I just wanted to write in to say that I had a wonderful time last night at the CashFlow game night.  It was very informative and I met a bunch wonderful women.  As my first introduction to WENS, I was very impressed with the way you facilitated the game, made it fun, but kept us on track.  It sure made me think about what I am attempting to do with my business, and home finances.  Thanks so much.  I will definitely be back to play again, and will be bringing my husband!

I am looking forward to participating in future events.  Thanks again.

 

Karin Bates
Area Manager - Independent consultant
Arbonne International
1-800-610-7011
karinbates@myarbonne.com

WENS is one of the best Networking Breakfast events I have been to so far. The quality of the relationships developed there with other woman is unique.

 

I have been going to the breakfast once a month since January 2005 and got 4 times my return on investment. The owner Sherry Thacker is a creative person and she’s always looking at new ways to add more value to WENS community. Visit her website for novelty!

 

Lucie Woods Sales Partners

Montreal West Island

514-425-1205

Hi Sherry,

First of all, let me tell you just how much fun I had last night at the Cash Flow 101 Game. To be honest with you I wasn't sure what to expect, but after Taj and I left, we spoke about it the whole drive home. We already started brainstorming on how we can start making some "passive income". : ) Anyhow, it was very educational, lots of fun and we are definitely looking towards more events.

Thanks so much,

Irina Andric
Financial Security Advisor
RBC Life Insurance
Canada

Cell: 514 949-7528

I participated in the cash flow game this past Monday evening and I have to admit I really didn't know what I was getting myself into.

I met some great personalities that night and I left thinking about how this game has really has made me change my way of approaching my financial decisions in the future. It's hard to believe that a game could do this...well it did!! Sherry did a great job as host and I will definitely be back for more!!!!

 

Taj Gill

tgill@ca.inter.net

(514) 344-2333

Intertech

http://www.intertechip.com

A little over a year ago, I was introduced to the powerful world of networking by Sherry and WENS. Since that day, making new business contacts has been soooo much more pleasant Recently, thanks to Sherry, once again, the unforgiving world of finance made its way into my ranges of interest. On Monday, November 27th, I took part in a game of Cashflow 101, organized by Sherry. Although, I did not even come close to winning the game, I enjoyed it and learned a lot from it. It made me realize that firstly, I need to start taking charge of my finances and secondly, that perhaps I do not need to work relentlessly to earn my every penny unlike I was brought up to believe! Sherry, who is an expert at the Cashflow game, and in real life finance, held us by the hand throughout the game making sure we all understood the impacts of our investment decisions. I recommend this game to anyone, money shark or not! Thanks again Sherry!

 

Sonia Gouin
Translator
Linguiscience
soniagouin@linguiscience.com

I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you again for Wednesday’s breakfast meeting.  I am so glad that I have the opportunity to get a feel for WENS!  Judging by yesterday’s meeting, I am thoroughly impressed by the organization and practicality of it all.  It was great to hear other women’s stories and business concepts.

Also, Danielle’s talk on Personal Branding couldn’t have been more fitting for me.  What a practical/soul-searching guide for staring up my business.  She did a super job!

Thank you again for a great morning and for your enthusiasm.  Can’t wait for the next one.

Warm Regards,

Erin Sullivan
Operations Manager

Avast Language Solutions

 

Sherry, It was AWESOME to meet such an OUTSTANDING person as yourself. I just want to say 2 little words that convey my thoughts THANK-YOU.

 

Trusting that our paths shall cross again in the near future.

Much success, health and happiness.

Most respectfully yours,

 

Guy Cabana

www.guycabana.ca

 

Hey Sherry...I loved being on your show...you are the best. I look forward to you being on mine on June 4th...in the meantime stay well...keep up the fantastic work...I am proud of you and honored to be your guest at anytime...you are doing such a service for people and your show has a nice vibe to it...it goes so fast too...

Thanks again Sherry
...

 

Regards

David Cohen

 

 

Hi Sherry,

 

It was great being at your meeting again this morning! Thank you for having me as the featured member.

 

Your talk about financial planning for the future was very inspiring and I am going to make an effort to be more focused in this department. Also, the point you made about, “Ask yourself each day, first thing, what can I do to make more revenue...” was extremely helpful. I always do as you said, answer emails and phone calls, but never seem to have time to develop new sources. I was so motivated that as soon as I got back to my office I made a new flyer for the Yoga Therapy classes to post at my studio (right after I returned emails and phone calls). Thank you!!

 

Karen Claffey
Heaven Studio
www.heavenstudio.ca
Tel: 514.684.0099

 

Hi Sherry,

 

I wanted to thank WENS (you) for providing me with the opportunity to attend the YES Conference on Saturday. I look forward to networking and picking up tips from the speakers. I'm sure the event will be a valuable source of ideas.

 

Perhaps I'll see WENS members there.

 

Again, my thanks.

 

Cheers,

Wendy

WENS is a great organization! I consider myself lucky to have had the chance to attend a few events in the moment I opened my own business. I will recommend WENS to all the women I meet who want to start their own business.

 

Valeriea Iancu

514-626-7639

 

A Breakfast meeting at WENS truly is a jumpstart to your day! I feel so motivated to go take on the day!

 

Tania Tassone

Tassone Events

514-814-1901

Hi Sherry,

 

I owe you and WENS thousand THANK YOUS! You gave me the opportunity to connect with fantastic women, share my life beliefs and have a good time!

You are doing an amazing job.

 

Gratefully,

 

Nicole Allio, CAPS

Conférences pour leaders à succès

Keynotes for Successful Leaders

 (514) 710-4900

www.nicoleallio.com

Hi Sherry,

 

I wanted to personally thank you for giving me the opportunity to be interviewed on your Small Business Radio Show.  I truly loved it and could have talked for hours on the subject! I really enjoyed getting the experience and I checked out the mp3 downloads and it was very valuable feedback for me when I am able to listen to myself.

 

Maybe we will have an opportunity to work together again in the future.  Your pleasant personality and ability to make me feel comfortable allowed me to totally relax and enjoy the whole process of the interview.

 

Thanks again, Sherry.

 

Peggy Porter
seekingbalance.ca
506-832-0117

Sherry has built a networking organization to empower business women & make available resources they need to achieve success. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious. I have enormous respect for her work ethic. Her focus, drive, efficiency and determination are the perfect example of true entrepreneurialism. WENS has been a major contributing factor to my business’ success, visibility and growth.

  

Cristina Favreau
Virtual Assistant
514.472.0009

I want to send you a note to tell you that you had an excellent networking social event last night ( Dec. 13, 2005 ).

I truly enjoyed myself, and I met many new contacts and people.

I also notice that many of your members are sociable, and it is easy to approach someone to talk – we are all on

the same wavelength, and we are there for the same reason.

I compliment you on a job well done.

  

Jason Segal

MASTERMIND DISTRIBUTIONS INC.

(514)-946-2231

This is to congratulate you for a fabulous event. I'm sure you put a lot of effort into the organization of the event.  What is heartwarming is the success it turned out into.

 

Wishing you all the best.

  

Samir Habbal

Thank for a wonderful networking event last night. You are truly a great leader, motivator, organizer and generally a class act

 

Wishing you a great holiday season,

Best regards,

Pauline Edward

 

Sherry Thacker gives Montreal’s entrepreneurial
women many opportunities to showcase their
businesses in an organized, professional environment.
As a result, I have met some really amazing women,
developed new ideas for my business, increased my
sales and have been given referrals.
Thank you WENS!


Pat Snow

Business Coach
www.patsnow.com

Thank you WENS for the services you provide to entrepreneurial women. The opportunities to network are worth the small price of admission. Additionally, the speakers provide information enlightenment and inspiration when they generously share their expertise.


THANK YOU WENS

 

WENS Member!

I thoroughly enjoy receiving your Newsletters and wish I could be a full-time member of WENS. My sincere compliments on your always-interesting programs and please don't be too modest to overlook the marvellous example you have shown your members through your own personal efforts to grow WENS.

Congratulations on your programs and thanks for keeping me on your mailing list. I look forward to the next mixed event.  


Best personal regards,

 

Ennio Vita-Finzi
The Phoenix-Paragon Group
514-704-2519

I am very excited to have found WENS while surfing the web from my home in Vermont. I was looking for a way to meet self-motivated, successful women in Canada to help me launch my Arbonne Business in Canada.

 

Sherry Thacker’s organization WENS is structured so each person can benefit from the dynamic people and business members. As a member, you can maximize your exposure not only through the fun networking breakfasts but also through the many other avenues of exposure Sherry has created to add excellent value to your WENS membership.

 

My involvement with WENS has resulted in contacts that have successfully launched my business. I know my continued involvement with WENS will be invaluable to my organization. Thank you Sherry!

 

Kathleen Carrara

Arbonne International

802-425-44020

At a recent WENS networking breakfast I met Judy Camus. Judy is a wellness consultant and offered a free relaxation session. I took the stress relieving treatment and it was wonderful. I highly recommend her services.

 

It is always fun to meet new people and try new experiences as a WENS member.

 

Karen Edwards

CST Consultants Inc

514-489-2665

The WENS group is phenomenal! Our networking breakfasts are such a great kick start to my day! I always leave each event energized and motivated to keep moving forward in my business.

 

Corrine Payne

Spa Sensations

450-491-0142

I’m amazed at all these wonderful women in such varied fields. It’s great to see the empowerment and motivation and hope for the future.

 

Madeleine Leschiutta

Holistic Psychotherapist

Natural Health Consultant

WENS, out of all networking groups I have attended, has given me the most business exposure. I have done business with several members within the group and have used the services of members as well. The energy of the women at the breakfasts is incredible for 7am in the morning. Thank you Sherry for providing such a warm and inviting group where women can support each other.

 

Heather MacIntosh

Spa Sensations

514-694-8779

WENS is great! I have learned all about different aspects of business through the speakers and I have gained new clients and great new contacts as a result of the networking aspect of the events.

 

Rosanne Baatz

Psychotherapist

514-482-6046

 

I just had to share with the WENS members how good it feels to be apart of this network. The demands of other networking groups to make weekly referrals just got to be too much. Since I’ve stopped attending these other groups, I feel a big weight lifted off from my shoulders. One particular networking group pressures its members to produce at least one referral per week and it made me feel so guilty if I did not perform. (I did NOT give “Bogus” referrals which is something that happens quite often).

 

WENS just works naturally. One of the WENS members is interested in a new line of yoga clothes, so I referred her two people she could meet! Another member asked for my flyers and she has already referred someone to me.

 

Way Cool!

 

Thanks for all your hard work!

 

Sue-Anne Hickey
Yoga Teacher
www.illuminart yoga.com
(514) 577-1963

Once again, thanks to all for a great morning yesterday at the WI WENSday Breakfast.  It energized me all day.  WENS is exactly what I've been looking for.  It's the greatest kick start to the day a body (mind and soul) can have.

 

Looking forward to many more meetings 

 

Linda Constant
Human Resources Specialist
Optimus Peformance
Corporate Training and Professional Development
www.optimusperformance.ca

What I really love about WENS is the opportunity to meet amazing Montreal professional women and entrepreneurs. Not only have I made several new friends, but have attracted new clients for my jumpstart marketing program! What I also like about WENS is that I can easily refer various members to my clients and other and feel totally confident about doing it.

 

Pat Snow

Business Coach

514-481-1501

Again, Thank you!

 

I can’t say how much this event has made me feel like I can do ANYTHING! From the very 1st time and the many times I go on your website, I find myself learning new tips to implement daily in my business.  

 

Keep doing what you do!

 

Elizabeth-Mia Patrice

Mya Creations

514-994-0274

 

Congratulations there lady!!! You are well on your way! What a great turnout on Wednesday at the new Montreal Chapter event.  You continually manage to attract new people and deliver a value packed meeting. You are always enthusiastic and searching for new ways to provide value.  Way to go girl!!!

 
Sandra Clark
Financial Security Advisor & Mutual Fund Representative

Primerica Financial Services Ltd.
TF: 877-213-8953

 

I am most definitely not a morning person, preferring to start my days after 9:00. Once a month, however, when the WENS breakfast rolls around, I am there—bright-eyed and bushy-tailed—eager to be included and involved.


The incredible talent and energy WENS women have is amazing—and it rubs off. You won’t believe the warm and empowering spirit unless you experience it yourself, which I encourage all of you who haven’t to do. I was so moved at my first breakfast that I became a WENS members right there and then.


So many women are turning to entrepreneurship for a career choice—no a life choice. It is a way for women to balance the demands of being a woman with a way to fulfill themselves, follow their bliss, and make a living. WENS helps support and promote this spirit in women, providing them a safe environment and enabling a woman’s natural ability to respond to people openly and honestly.
At WENS you can expect to meet fascinating women, hear their stories, and make business connections. Everyone is so positive and encouraging. They sincerely want to help you make contacts; they want to use or promote your services or products. At the breakfast each month the presentations are thoughtful and informative, the opportunity to meet and greet invaluable. After each meeting I leave on a high—energized, inspired, and motivated.


And when one thinks WENS, one thinks of Sherry Thacker and of all her hard work. I thank you Sherry for all your efforts and congratulate you on all your successes. My best wishes for them to continue to pile up.

 
Karnjit (Kar-n'jeet) Lehal
Simply4 Communication + Design
Marketing/Chief Go-Getter
[T] 514.420.0957
www.Simply4.ca

 

"Sherry has developed something very dynamic in WENS that brings together women who have great energy, talent and creativity.  Sherry knows how to create wonderful forums that are filled with great opportunities for positive networking and relationship building.  I never cease to be amazed at the ideas that are generated by Sherry and the wonderful group of members.  Being around so many women who love what they do and do it well is a great resource to have for any woman entrepreneur.  Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for years WENS has a lot to offer."

 
Caroline Samne - President
New Horizons Organizational Effectiveness Consultants
www.nhorizons.ca

 

I've been a WENS member from the very beginning.  Sherry noticed the diffculty women were experiencing in trying to navigate through the business world, so she formed WENS (Women's Entrepreneurial Networking System).

Not long after forming WENS Sherry offered a networking breakfast and I attended. From that point on, I was hooked on WENS.

Since the early days, there are now over 5000 women subscribing to the WENS newsletter and new members are joining every day.  Each WENS member is available to help each other by sometimes being inspirational, other times motivational and always encouraging.

I have grown within myself as a result of being a member of WENS. I find this new me has more confidence to deal with both business and personal issues.  The confidence I have gained has encouraged me to form a small jewellry business of my own.  This is something I doubt I ever would have done without Sherry and without WENS.

 

Thank you, Sherry.  Thank you, WENS.


Beverley Joncas

Greenstar Landscaping Inc.

Ottawa, Ontario

 

Girl - you totally ROCK!   

I've known you when the WENS concept was still all in your head and not yet a reality.
And look how far you have taken your company and your mission of connecting entrepreneurial women via online as well as through networking events WENS hosts.  
I am so proud to be have been involved in the early stages of WENS and to see it grow today to 60+ women attending a WENS breakfast as well as starting a branch in Montreal.  WOW! and congratulations!
Being a member is a must for me.  I've met some amazing business women via WENS (yourself included) and participating in events as well as being a guest speaker has brought my own company, Foresight Strategies and my women's golf league - business.
I wish you continued & great success.
 
Tanya F. Maier
Chief Imagination Officer & Happy Golfer
Foresight Strategies
(514) 639-6907
www.foresightstrategies.com 

 

Sherry invites women into her organization as if she was inviting them into her home. WENS provides professional women a business community filled with trust, confidence and friendship. Imagine doing business with people you actually like? I have made contacts at WENS that have been instrumental in the success of Deserving Divas and have brought value to the guests at our events.  Network, share ideas, socialize and pamper the entrepreneurial  spirit  in you. Statistics show that the entrepreneurial woman is a growing breed and one that I am particularly proud of, but all work and no play makes Jane a dull girl. Come out and share your passion at WENS!

 

Lisa McKenzie
Deserving Divas
514.983-4824

www.DeservingDivas.com

I wanted to say a few words about my opportunity to have been on the radio on March 22nd. 2005.  It was a great experience for me.  Although it was really nerve wracking, I had a lot of fun in introducing my business and myself to the general public.  I received many very good feedbacks from my boss, employer, colleagues, friends and family members.  I would repeat this experience at any time!

 

Isabelle Bernier   B.Comm., M.Sc., Pl.Fin.
Planificateur Financier/Financial Planner
Tél: (514) 426-2266 ext. 202
       
 

 

Wow, Sherry has the smarts and WENS is a great idea.  From the first breakfast get together I realized an informal fun, friendly atmosphere that is great for sharing and networking.  I joined the same day. Then I attended the Cash Flow seminar.  You have to ask yourself why finances are not taught in school.
There is so much to be aware of both for personal finances and especially when you are in business for yourself.  I look forward to more events where I continue to meet other members and have fun sharing information and business opportunities.
 
Karen Edwards
Enrollment Representative, C.S.T. Consultants Inc.
The Canadian Scholarship Trust Plan
(514) 489-2665

 

I really enjoyed the cash flow seminar last night. Thanks for putting it on. It was an eye opener on so many levels. I spent hours when I got home discussing our situation with my husband. I'm learning so much by being a member of your organization, it is worth every penny.

 

Claudia Pornaro

PGM Imports LTD

514-823-8424

WENS is run professionally by Sherry Thacker.  WENS offers a varied selection of activities and occasions to network for all types of women, from those just starting out in business to those who've made a success of it.  Although there are so many networking groups to belong to, I made the conscious choice to be a part of WENS.  It's worth it.

Elaine Creighton
The Success Coach since 1989
Coach, Trainer, Speaker, Writer--and WENS member
514-693-1311

I find the WENS organization to be a very powerful networking group. I especially like the fact that women are helping each other.  I wish to congratulate the founder of WENS, Sherry Thacker, for such a great concept. Very impressive! After my very first meeting I made a business contact from a member who needed information on how to start her business. Since that WENS event, I have met with her every week to share my 20 year expertise and experience as a business professional. What a great way to help each other which is part of my ''mission''. 

 

Joceline Cormier

HERSCU Security

514.695.7476

When I met Sherry Thacker I was impressed from the first moment. I thought, "This woman is a go-getter, a woman with shine, glam, glitz and ability." At least that was how she came across to me.

Sherry told me about a little networking group that she'd been working on and because I liked her so much, I joined.

I wasn't expecting much, since previously, all of the "pay to join" networking groups I'd joined seemed more about creating tax receipts than about really and truly networking.

I have to say that all of my expectations have been blown out of the water!

I can't begin to rave strongly enough or loudly enough about how well put together this network is!

Sherry has created a milieu where some of the most fabulous entrepreneurial women, I have ever met, come together to share their businesses, their acumen and their futures.

 

And it works.

 

Since joining WENS:

I have made a strategic alliance that will help my business and that of my ally truly grow competitively.

I have learned many techniques and lessons in business that has become invaluable to me.

I have made contacts that have given me contacts that have no equal for their value to me both personally and professionally.

I have had a great time and truly enjoyed myself at EVERY WENS function I have attended and truly look forward to attending more in the future; in fact, if I could, I'd attend every single one, they're THAT well put together.

 

And above all, I have made some truly great friends.

I belong to several great networking groups, but WENS is my first choice for face-to-face networking.

 

A very special thanks to Sherry for all of her hard work and I really look forward to seeing what the future of WENS has in store for all of us. I believe that this is a very exciting time to be a member.

 

Tina Brooks, VP Marketing

Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc.

www.peppermaster.com

August 1, 2005

 

Dear Sherry:

 

I am taking a few moments to let you know how much I appreciate attending your events.  Every time I have the opportunity to meet with energizing, supportive women and get to see all the great ideas that these women are working on, I always wish that the networking time would be longer since there are so many of them that I would like to meet and have an exchange with.  Since I joined your network, I have made many business contacts, referrals for my website, and some beautiful personal contacts as well.   I thank you for putting this network together and am very happy to see it grow.  Good luck to all of us for the present and the future !

 

Ann Trépanier

www.lebeatcafe.com

As a WENS member, I grabbed an opportunity to participate on “THE WENS HOUR”. The experience was grand, and profitable.  The day following my broadcast, I received a call from a charitable organization.  An appointment was arranged to discuss the opportunity of making money from water bottles.

 

Negotiations were completed with the organization taking responsibility to get their own sponsors.  They were short one sponsor, VIP helped them out. During the same week, I had a return call from one of the larger accounting firms, where it was recommended that I speak with the partner responsible for purchasing. Much to my surprise, my spiel was repeated back to, word for word…

 

People do listen, and they act upon what they hear…

 

Agi Lebovits

Visions in Print

514-894-3545

http://www.advertisingonplacemats.com/

 

 

I wanted to say that the WENS meeting was a lot of fun this morning.  I enjoyed the mix of dynamic people and appreciated your enthusiasm and no-nonsense approach to running the meeting.  As you most likely know there were many first time visitors, who all seemed instantly attracted to the group, that’s a great sign.  You and Sandra did a great presentation as well.

 

Laurie McCullagh

Internet Business Consultant

Worldsites

(514) 693-9339

www.worldsitesmontreal.com

 

"The more active I am in attending the WENS events, the more my network grows, the more my business grows. But besides the business benefits, membership provides a social outlet, allowing for encouragement to and from the maverick women that have taken life by the reins as committed entrepreneurs!"

 

Kathleen Murphy,

Director of Organizing Options

http://www.organizingoptions.com/

Sherry Thacker is on the move! In the first year that I joined I watched her accomplish goals that would take most individuals years to accomplish. Her success shows all WENS members what we are each capable of when we promote each other, support each other and are there for each other.  Bravo to Sherry and WENS!
 
Charlotte Riley
Writer - SEO Optimizer
In the more than 20 years during which I've been in business, I've had the opportunity to explore many marketing tools and approaches. By far, the most effective has been through participation in various networking groups. Sherry Thacker has the networking formula down to an art... in fact, state-of-the-art! Congratulations Sherry on your excellent initiative!
 
Pauline Edward
Author, Astrologer

I am convinced that doing business by referral is the best way to go.  It immediately adds trust to the business mix.  Thank you so much for starting up WENS.  Since my short membership, I have made wonderful contacts, created great friendships and have learned so much.  I appreciate the fact that it's all women and the personal touch and enthusiasm that you give to the group.  Keep it up!

 

Jennifer Walker
RE/MAX Royal Jordan


Sherry Thacker and the WENS community share and represent creative thinking at it's highest level. The associations and connections to be experienced by networking with this group of energized women, is a truly powerful and enlightening opportunity.

 

I was so surprised to see myself as the featured member in this months newsletter. WENS is one of the most powerful ways I promote my business and I am so proud to be a member of your association. I rave about you and WENS constantly!

 

Lee Johnson
Virtual Business Assistant

www.virtually4you.com 

 

I liked the 'low-key' structure and environment of the breakfast. I've been to other networking breakfasts/meetings and found the whole event to be totally frenetic, over-structured and over-hosted, and have come away feeling that no one was genuinely interested in helping anyone but themselves! Your meeting was a great change of pace. What a great bunch of women!

Congrats, Sherry. I think you have a great thing going.

 

Brenda Murray

Equilibre Communications

www.equilibre.biz

 


I've been a member since the very beggining and proud of it!
WENS has been the key ingredient to my business's success. New to the country, with no friends or contacts, WENS gave me the opportunity to build my network from scratch and to find the finest friends ever. Now, a year later, my network is huge and my business is growing everyday. Thanks Sherry! Hooray for WENS!

 

Ana Garza-Robillard

AR design solutions

www.ardesignsolutions.com

 

Hi Sherry,

 

What a wonderful event you put on last night. You were organized to the last detail. BRAVO!

 

I am very honored to know you.

 

I made a few contacts that I will follow-up with. Thanks.

 

Anne Pertus

Conseillère Principale

Groupe Lecavalier

514-934-3944

 

 

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how pleased I am with WENS.  I feel it has made many positive contributions in my life both on a professional as well as personal level.

 

I have met many interesting women and have come to understand the importance of networking to grow my business.  I also enjoy the monthly breakfasts.  The speakers are always relevant to my home and business life.

 

My sales have increased, my networking circle has widened, and I feel that I am part of something great.  I have always been the type of person that readily helps those around me, and, now with WENS, I can help people with referrals.

 

On a personal level, I have begun an exercise program which has changed the way I feel about myself.  I have better posture and have even more confidence in myself and my capabilities.

 

Thank you for the opportunity to grow.

 

Myra Sideris, CRM

Advertising Executive/Conseillère en Publicité

(P) 514-989-3874

myra.sideris@cjad.com

 

 

WENS is a GREAT place to meet dynamic, like-minded business women to exchange ideas, develop skills, support and interact with one another. We all have a common vision to expand our contact sphere, add visibility to our businesses & consequently INCREASE sales of our products or services.

 

R Bachan 

A CREATIVE CORPORATE GIFTS 

www.acorporategifts.com    

 

 

I truly appreciated your breakfast meeting. You have a very dynamic group of women and I enjoyed the format of the meeting. Please keep me posted for future activities. 

 

Kathleen Gran 
Les galeries Luminis

http://www.lesgaleriesluminis.com

 

 

WENS and its founder Sherry Thacker made me feel welcome from my first interaction with the group. It's a pleasure to take part in WENS' extremely well-planned events and to interact with the diverse women that make up its dynamic, friendly membership. I look forward to getting to know the WENS members better at future events and to developing long-term networking relationships with many of them.

 

Kathryn Presner

Zoonini

Web Services

www.zoonini.com

 

 

I like WENS because it provides me with the opportunity to meet an interesting and diversified group of women who demonstrate innovation and entrepreneurship which in turn inspires me in my own endeavors. Along with the networking possibilities it offers, WENS also provides activities that are pertinent and valuable in my professional and personal growth.

 

Colette Martin

Idiom Communications

514-697-8809

 

 

Firstly, Wens offers me an opportunity to connect with like-minded, local entrepreneurial women.  Having that kind of grassroots support on a professional level is empowering! The WENS newsletter provides a varied choice of networking possibilities that allow anyone interested, even when their agendas are full, to connect. Finally, the outlay of the newsletter itself promotes professionalism, dedication and a visual invitation for women to be inspired by their commitments to the business world.

 

Judi Watson

Creative Thymes

Innovative Hors d’Oeuvres

 

 

I like WENS because it proposes an attractive concept to combine business and personal networking and thereby has the potential to develop mutual trust and confidence on a very early basis. In participating with WENS we can contribute to build a powerful community, where we can help each other with various challenges. In future this community can also serve as reliable guarantee to attract business from the outside.

 

Gabrielle Zacek

Cresedo Tec

Customized Websites and Internet Applications

www.cresedo.com

 

 

I am interested in participating in WENS as I like the idea of networking with other women who are in the same position as I am - either starting new businesses or who have had the experience of starting a business.  Women are great at cooperating and collaborating with each other and I appreciate the opportunity to learn from these women and to also share some of my experiences with them.  We act as a TEAM and TEAM stands for Together Everybody Achieves More.

 

Francesca Riley

Midlife Maestro

Professional Life Coach

 

 

"WENS is a fantastic resource for women entrepreneurs looking to grow and improve their businesses.  The Ladies of the Roundtable discussions are an excellent way to brainstorm ideas and network with focused, intelligent business women."

 

Jennifer Gasoi

Sparkling Productions

www.sparklingproductions.com

 

 

I joined WENS after meeting several of its dynamic and cheery members during a joint cocktail with Networking Plus, the CLD and Wens. Networking is not only the principle means of developing my business, but also an important avenue for educating the public and dispelling myths about astrology, a large part of my practice.

 

Pauline Edward

Astrologer

A Time For Success

www.ATimeForSuccess.com

 

 

"I like WENS because I like the idea of women helping women and the whole notion of being surrounded by people who have a desire to succeed in more areas than just in business.  I look forward to the opportunities that I see WENS providing me for personal and professional development."

 

Caroline Samne

New Horizons

Organizational Effectiveness Consultants

www.nhorizons.ca