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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NW Coaches Association Newsletter
February 2007
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In this Issue:
-- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
-- NWCA PROGRAMS: FEBRUARY 13, 2007
-- MEMBERSHIP DUES & GUEST FEE UPDATE
-- MESSAGE FROM THE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
-- NWCA MEETING LOCATION
-- FOR MORE INFORMATION
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  As I mentioned in my article last month, one of the primary goals for your leadership team is to build a sense of "community" for our members and this chapter, and to help promote our profession. I believe we got a good start on this objective in the January meeting. Ray Redburn led a high energy session to get your input and ideas on how to make this chapter a vital part of the success of your practice, as well as how to better promote the coaching profession. There were several flip charts filled to capacity and many volunteers afterwards to help think through and prioritize the ideas for implementation. It was exciting being a part of this session as we are addressing the needs of both seasoned and newer coaches.
Our attendance continues to grow each month. We had over fifty coaches at the January meeting which was a rainy winter evening. What better time to come see what all the excitement is about than this month of February, a month of special recognition for coaches on both the national and international levels. Come check out our new location and wonderful speakers, the details are listed below.
Warm regards,
Dave Wagers
NWCA 2007 President
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NWCA PROGRAMS: FEBRUARY 13, 2007
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEETING DETAILS
PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP (5:45pm)
In honor of International Coaching Week, February 4 - 10, 2007, NWCA Past President 2006, Veronika (Ronnie) Noize will debrief the NWCA on the International Coach Federation Conference 2006 in St. Louis - what worked (and what didn't), who was there (and what they did/said), and if the conference was really worth the time, effort and money. Nothing but the facts, and no holds barred, you'll get all the dirt from a first-time, first-hand participant who isn't afraid to tell you what the conference marketing materials won't!
MAIN MEETING (7:15pm)
Building Your Dream Coaching Practice! Make all the money you want! *and* Make a difference in the world! Many coaches know that they are destined to coach others to their personal greatness. Yet the same coach struggles to find clients, bill a rate that is profitable and ultimately believe that they are changing the world. Where is the disconnect and how can coaches fully step into their own greatness?
Our speaker, Victoria Trabosh is an executive coach and international speaker who walks the talk of success. In addition to growing a thriving coaching practice, she co-founded a foundation for Rwanda which is about empowering others and supporting the poorest to be their best.
You will leave this presentation being able to understand and employ:
The Power of Focus and Faith
The Power of Partnership
The Power of NO
Practical, inspirational and doable, Vicky's approach to building her business is open to all coaches who seek to be their best. This program honors the differences of style and communication and is not a cookie cutter approach or a marketing gimmick. Behavior matters - and this presentation will help remove self-imposed barriers to success.
Sincerely,
Programs Team:
Colleen Bourassa
Feroshia Knight
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MEMBERSHIP DUES & GUEST FEE UPDATE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As mentioned at our January meeting, membership dues will increase to $95 per year effective March 1, 2007. This equates to less than $8 per month, and includes the following valuable membership benefits:
- 12 meetings per year with quality presenters and training,
- Each member's contact information and webpage posted on the NWCA site, making it easy for a prospect looking for a coach, to hire by speciality, and
- Networking and promotion opportunities for each member and his/her coaching practice.
In addition to the membership increase, guest fees will increase to $15 per event, also effective March 1, 2007.
Membership expiring in February? Renew now for 2007!
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MESSAGE FROM THE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My name is Louise Feddema, of Your Virtual Assistant, LLC. I have been retained to work as NWCA's Virtual Assistant. Kristy was great about training me and sent materials and notes to work from; but now that I am a doing things on my own, I am certain that I am not remembering to do some things and will probably get a few things wrong. So, please speak up if I am doing something that seems "not quite right" and I will figure out how to get things done the NWCA way!
Profiles
It appears that the largest number of membership changes happen in January - It also appears that there are a few new coaches. If you are not sure whether you have a profile? Verify it here:
http:/ /nwcoaches.org/current_members Your profile is linked from your name.
As with everything else in life, your profile may need changing or updating; If you would like to add or update your profile, please contact me.
Best Wishes,
Louise Feddema
Virtual Assistant to NWCA
help@nwcoaches. org
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NWCA MEETING LOCATION
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1414 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
503-221-1611
DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE NORTH:
- I-5 South to-405 Freeway
- Take right exit #1C (Sixth Avenue)
- Travel forward 7-1/2 blocks
- Hotel is on the right side just as you cross over SW Clay
FROM THE EAST: (Portland International Airport/PDX)
- I-205 South
- I-84 West
- I-5 South
- Travel across Marquam Bridge, Stay in Center Lane follow signs to City Center
- Take right exit #1C (Sixth Avenue)
- Travel forward 7-1/2 blocks
- Hotel is on the right side just as you cross over SW Clay
FROM THE WEST:
- I-26 East
- Take the "Market Street/City Center" exit (middle lane)
- Head east on SW Market Street for 7 blocks
- Turn left onto SW 6th Avenue and travel north for 1-1/2 blocks
- Hotel is on the right
FROM THE SOUTH:
- I-5 North
- Take left exit #299B (405/26 West/City Center/Beaverton) left hand side
- Take exit #1C (6th Avenue)
- Head north on SW 6th Avenue for 7-1/2 blocks
- Hotel is on the right
PARKING
There are two levels of onsite convenient parking. The top level may be entered from Clay Street or SW 6th Avenue; and the lower level entrance is on 5th Avenue.
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