Is there a constitution for the Business Women’s Network?
Yes, have a constitution which describes the structure under which the club operates. Here is a copy of the constitution. Constitution of the Southern Highlands Business Women- amended 4-2015
If you are a member we would be happy to include your information in our next mailout. Please contact the committee member in charge of our monthly mailouts or you may like to upload your offer to the bulletin board on the website.
If you are a member, yes. Please contact the committee member in charge of our monthly mailouts or you may like to upload your offer to the bulletin board on the website.
Yes! We are always looking for interesting high profile luncheon speakers. Please notify us via our Contact Form.
Yes, we are always looking for new venues as well. Please speak to the committee member in charge of booking venues.
Yes! We are always looking for interesting speakers. Please advise us via our Contact Form.
We are always looking for energetic women to help us run the club! Please speak to the chair about what vacancies there may be and how you might be able to help.
On the committee page you can see which committee member is responsible for the area in which you have a query, and her contact details.
Please visit the committee page to learn about our current committee members.
We have a group of women who volunteer their time on the committee to run the club.
No, however it will only enhance your networking opportunities if you do. For example if someone meets you at an event but cannot recall your name, she can scan through the photos to find you.
Yes, you always have control of your own entry in the directory so you can update your details at any time.
Yes, we can assist you in designing and formatting your ad for our website.
If you are a member, yes.
We like to hear all kinds of business-related presentations, and are also keen to hear inspirational stories.
We can provide a data projector & screen, microphone and/or a white board/ flipchart. Please bring your own laptop, and let us know what kind of equipment you require.
30 minutes.
As a not for profit community organisation, we do not have a budget for guest speakers. However, if you are coming from out of the area we can offer you accommodation at our cost along with the cost of your breakfast. Please consider it a marketing opportunity for your business. We are more than happy for you to sell your books/ wares/ services to attendees and members.
Maximum once per year.
Generally, no, as we like to keep the cameo presentation brief.
15 minutes. It is meant to be a simple showcase of your business.
Yes.
No, in fact we have some members who keep their memberships current to keep up to date on local business news and for access to related business events.
For your membership you will:
- Attend each breakfast at our member rate ($30 per person),
- Receive notifications of our breakfasts and other events,
- Have the opportunity to display your brochures and promotional material at each breakfast,
- Be eligible to be a cameo speaker at a breakfast,
- Be listed in our online member directory,
- Receive a name badge,
- Be able to post listings on the online bulletin board,
- Have the opportunity to advertise your business or become a sponsor (minimal fees apply).
How much does it cost to be a member of the BWN?
We charge $75 per year, which is excellent value!
Members and guests are always welcome to attend. We even have the odd man coming along!
We go to a different venue around the Highlands each month. That’s part of the fun!
Breakfasts start at 7am and finish by 9am (although you are always welcome to stay and network as long as you like afterwards). Each breakfast starts with networking on arrival, followed by a sit down breakfast, announcements, our cameo speaker and finally our guest speaker presentation.
Occasionally we have a special evening workshop or seminar, but generally we are a breakfast club.
We hold breakfasts each month from February to August, October and November, a special luncheon in September and a Christmas party in December. We do not have an event in January.