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MESSAGE FROM THE NEW VICE PRESIDENT
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Dear friends,

If you were unable to attend the January association meeting you
missed an eventful evening. We welcomed several visitors, gained
at least two new members that I know of, thanked the outgoing (I
used to say OLD but was corrected) membership team and in
Ronnie's absence, I introduced your new leadership team.

There was a well-attended and interesting pre-meeting that
included as speakers Kate Michels, Carolyn Weitzer, Marci
Nemhauser and Kelly Cooper-Slayton. Carolyn led an Ontological
Coaching exercise, Kate shared information about the recent ICF
conference and then each of the afore-mentioned ladies gave an
overview of different aspects of the speech by Cheryl Richardson
at the conference. The pre-meeting is from 5:30 to 6:30 PM each
month.

At our regular meeting at 7 PM, I particularly enjoyed our guest
speaker Jan Shannon and her presentation on NLP (Neuro
Linguistic Programming) which gave us practical tools that we
can use in our practice immediately. I'm not a person that
generally enjoys role playing or break-out practice sessions on
the spot but I walked away feeling I learned something very
useful not only about myself but that will help me provide a
better level of service to my clients.

Mark your calendar for February 14th and plan to attend another
exciting meeting.

Yes, I know it's Valentine's Day, when the restaurants are over
booked, the service sub par and the rose prices out of sight so
my tip for the month; explain this to your Valentine and go to
dinner another evening.

Best regards for a successful 2006,

Dave
Dave Wagers
NWCA 2006 President Elect
503-356-8200
davewagers1esource@yahoo.com

NWCA MEMBERSHIP CONNECTIONS
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I was researching the topics of community, membership and
association on the internet for this month's NWCA newsletter
when I came across an article that stated January 24th is the
"most depressing day of the year". It seems that Dr. Cliff
Arnall, a British specialist in seasonal disorders, developed a
calculation that shows that misery peaks on January 24th. Dr.
Arnall demonstrates that by January 24th the majority of people
have broken their healthy resolutions (the highest percentage
six to seven days into the new year).

"Following the initial thrill of New Year's celebrations and
changing over a new leaf, reality starts to sink in," Arnall
said. "The realization coincides with the dark clouds rolling in
and the obligation to pay off Christmas credit card bills."

The formula, which was devised to help a travel company "analyze
when people book holidays and holiday trends," showed that
people are most likely to buy a ticket to paradise in their
darkest moment. I found Alex Kennedy's comments most
interesting. Kennedy, a spokesperson for Porter Novelli, stated
that' "People feel bleak when they have nothing planned, but
once they book a holiday they have a goal, they work toward
having time off and a relaxing period."

Okay, so I'm playing around with his words with the bolding-but
you see where I'm going with this. It is apparent that this is
the opportune time for the coaching community to roll up our
sleeves and get to work! Sure it may be the most difficult time
of the year to be enthusiastic and productive, perhaps for
ourselves and our clients. But oh the joy when we reach that
goal!

At NWCA, the Leadership Team encourages and facilitates the
formation of a cohesive community among coaches in the Portland
Metro Area. As members you are part of a group that shares
common interests and goals. Your membership dues support the
activities of the community, while your attendance and
participation in the monthly meetings benefit the members
individually and as a whole.

It may be wet, soggy, dark and dreary out there right now...but
spring is on the way!

Bob and I look forward to meeting and greeting each of you as
you check in at the meetings. Your attendance and participation
is an encouragement to us at all times, not only during these
winter blues. Your smiles and laughter serve as "sun breaks" in
the routine of our days. Your experiences and insights lighten
our load and give us pause and ah ha...

It wouldn't be a community, a membership or an association
without you. Thanks for being a part of NWCA. We look forward
to seeing you at our February meeting. Come and bring a guest.

Most sincerely,
Bob Renggli and Christine Smith
Membership: Chair & Co-Chair

TREA$URY NOTES
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We are now accepting annual dues for all members. For those of
you who have already paid, thank you. If you still need to renew
your membership you may do so on the NWCA website or send a
check payable to the NWCA for $75 care of: Karl Heckman NWCA
Treasurer 2148 NE Schuyler Portland, OR 97212.
Thank you,
Karl Heckman, NWCA Treasurer
Renew your membership now -

NWCA PROGRAMMING
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MEETING DETAILS

We have two fabulous opportunities to glean cutting edge skills
to create and manifest more clients and improve that bottom line
in 2006! Join us for the February 14th NWCA meeting!

WHEN: Tuesday, February 14, 2006

PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP from 5:30 to 6:30 PM

NWCA Treasurer Karl Heckman explains how to Enroll Clients
Painlessly

Do you want more clients, yet don't want ?sales conversations'?
Does the very thought of ?Sales' cause your stomach knot up and
your mouth to go dry? When the conversation turns to money do
you start apologizing? Do you have a low rate of converting
prospects into clients? Do you feel like you are fumbling around
when talking to a prospective client?

Simplify your sales efforts and be far more effective. Assisting
a client in hiring you is simply another coaching conversation.
Become masterful at enrolling new clients by using this 5 step
method. Shift your perspective with this straightforward
approach and gain clients painlessly. NETWORKING from 6:30 to
7:00 PM

Get to know the other members, meet new people, and become known
yourself!

GENERAL MEETING from 7:00 TO 9:00 PM

Overcoming Underearning: Steps to Becoming a High Earner

What would it be like to earn your potential? Do you notice
yourself attracting clients who are struggling with earning
more? Join us for an insightful and somewhat shocking
conversation about what high earners know that can help you (and
your clients) increase earnings.

Nancy Grant and Stacey Lane present Overcoming Underearning:
Steps to Becoming a High Earner. Nancy and Stacey are both
experienced coaches who have partnered with Barbara Stanny, the
best-selling author and the leading authority on women and
money, to share Stanny's ground-breaking work.

They will share the real definition of an underearner, the
traits that all high earners possess, and tips for overcome
underearning. As well, they'll share some real-life examples
that will inspire you. Don't miss this exciting opportunity for
learning!

REMEMBER NWCA NEW LOCATION
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Reminder: The NWCA meets at its new location:

Holiday Inn Express
2333 N.W. Vaughn Street
Portland, Oregon, 97210

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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We're happy to have you! If you haven't been contacted about
setting up a web profile on the NW Coaches website, please feel
free to contact me. It's one of the benefits of being a member!
Contact me at this email address: help@nwcoaches.org, and we'll
get your profile up on the website.

Warm regards,
Kristy Schnabel
Virtual Assistant to NWCA

FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Go to the International Coach Federation (ICF): http://www.coachfederation.org/