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WOVI Garland – Mesquite

Presents

A TEDx Talk

“The Beauty of Assertiveness”

With

Dr. Abby Hamilton

Thursday, November 7, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 pm Central Time On Zoom!
Remember to RSVP below!

Connect early for social time!

Speaker:

Dr. Abby Hamilton

While many people believe that assertiveness is rude and ugly, Dr. Abby presents the beauty of assertiveness as a way to show the world that we are smart, kind, and important.

Dr. Abby is a second-generation Filipino American whose research and findings on assertiveness have inspired her to tell the world how to find their voice. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

BIO

AUTHOR Dr. Abby’s Amazon bestseller Speak Up, Anak gives hope to Filipino Americans as she reveals the reasons for their difficulty with assertiveness and provides applicable methods and techniques.

EDUCATION Dr. Abby earned a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Master of Science in Management at Keiser University. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies at Stetson University.

CAREER Dr. Abby is the Director of Student Services at Everglades University. She has coached and placed adult professionals for 13 years, as she teaches leadership and coordinates all student activities. She is also the principal scientist at EQMatch, focusing on research and content development on emotional intelligence.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT As President of the Florida chapter of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations, Dr. Abby started a statewide youth leadership series, with events in Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Port Charlotte.

As Vice President of National Association of Asian American Professionals – Tampa, she helped revive the chapter after the pandemic and is quickly building a strong network.

As Senior Vice Chairman of the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Dr. Abby founded the Youth Advisory Board to empower Filipino youth to become leaders.

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Join us! We can’t wait to see you!

Please make sure WOVI Garland/Mesquite is on your calendar for the second Thursday of each month in 2024!

Our general consensus is that we will continue to hold our meetings on Zoom, and meet quarterly in person.

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Second Thursday!

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 2024

AGENDA:

6:00 pm Central — Connect / Social Time
6:30 pm CT — Start Time / Introductions
Member Spotlight Speaker
Featured Program / Speaker
MentoRing Exercise
WOVI Moments
WOVI Membership & Benefits
Announcements
8:30 pm CT — Adjourn

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Member Spotlight:

Be inspired by the latest Member Spotlight. Each month, we allow one of our fabulous members the opportunity to share something special about themselves. It’s a great way to get to know them better and be inspired by their wisdom and experience. We always look forward to seeing them truly shine in the Member Spotlight!

WOVI Moments

Every meeting includes an opportunity to share WOVI Moments—something in your life that would not have happened were it not for WOVI. It’s also a time to share what you and your mentor or mentee have accomplished, or to simply brag about a recent shining moment you have experienced. Anything worth sharing or celebrating is a WOVI Moment! Members and guests alike are encouraged to participate.

MentoRing™ Exercise

Each WOVI Chapter meeting allows for time to reflect or work on the topic of the meeting. It is a trademarked exercise created by our Co-Founder Pauline Shirley and instigated at the very first WOVI public meeting. It is unique and beneficial in that each individual provides her comments or answers to a relevant question, then receives immediate input and feedback from the meeting participants. It happens in small groups so wisdom and knowledge are both gained and imparted personally. The results can be life-changing!

Meeting Costs:

No Meeting Fees for Online Meetings!

WOVI Members Price – $5
First Time Guest – Free
Guests – $15
Meals are available for purchase when meeting at a restaurant location.

WOVI Dues:

Paid Annually: $100.00
Benefits of membership:

Member discounts for Chapter meetings with monthly MentoRing™
Member discounts for Annual Conference, Mentor Recognition Luncheon, and other events
Assigned mentor/mentee to facilitate growth and learning
Leadership opportunities
Wonderful WOVI Women!

Meeting Sponsors:

Are you interested in promoting your business to WOVI women? Please consider being a meeting sponsor.

Member-to-Member Table:

At every meeting a Member-to-Member table is available for you to share your brochures, business cards, special community events, a book you’ve authored or on occasion your art or crafts. Make the most of this option so that everyone gets to know each other and your unique interests better.

*We regret to inform you there will not be a member-to-member table for the meetings Online.

Garland/Mesquite Leadership Team:

President: Janet Wilemon
First Vice President: Monnica Rose
VP Mentoring: Pam Johnson
VP Membership: Pam Johnson
VP Member Services: Cynthia Lucas

RSVP:

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Payments

No Meeting Fees for Online Meetings!

Payments are made upon your arrival by cash or check. Members pay $5 and guests pay $15. Dues may also be paid by credit card.

Cancellations / No-Shows:

Please let us know if you cannot attend by noon of the day of the meeting, if at all possible. This helps us to better plan and prepare the meeting room and coordinate with the waitstaff. You will not be charged the meeting fee if you do not attend. No refunds will be made; therefore, any prepaid meetings will apply to your next meeting attended.

New Member & Guest Orientation

To learn more about WOVI and the value of membership, we can provide an Orientation 30 minutes prior to the meeting. You will learn more about the benefits of WOVI membership and an overview of mentoring. If you plan to attend the orientation, please let us know when you RSVP by requesting an Orientation in the Additional Comments box.

WOVI Member Renewal:

It’s Membership Renewal Time!!

Your Membership Expires on December 31 every year.

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WOVI Garland - Mesquite

What do our members say about WOVI?

We embraced ourselves with who we are: loved, intelligent, worthwhile, Individual, amazing, multi-tastic women!

If you don’t feel this way about yourself – then you NEED WOVI!

Women of Visionary Influence – we are women, for women, no ulterior motives.
This group is just for you: amazing women with more potential than you know!

It is for YOU! No exception! Find out what it’s all about!

RSVP today!

We are looking forward to meeting you at our next meeting.

About WOVI, Inc.:

WOVI, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers women to lead and mentor.

Our Vision:

Women empowered to make a difference in their lives, communities, and in the world.

2023-2024 Officers:

President

Janet Wilemon

First Vice President

Monnica Rose

Second Vice President

Vice President Finance

Vice President Member Services

Cynthia Lucas

Vice President Programs

Vice President Mentoring

Pam Johnson

Vice President Membership

Pam Johnson

Vice President Communications

Vice President Administration

WOVI Garland / Mesquite Upcoming Meetings:

WOVI Garland/Mesquite meets the first Thursday of each month.

Save The Date For These Upcoming Meetings!

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 2024

LeadersRing™:

LeadersRings are held periodically. Some are via conference calls and some are live face-to-face meetings. Detailed information about the type of meeting and location of meetings will be sent via email (you may sign up to receive these announcements on the right side of this page) to all members and posted on the website.

For more information, please see the LeadersRing™ page.

What members say about WOVI!

WOVI has given me the confidence and accountability I need to pursue my dreams. Also, WOVI has given me wonderful friends.

Nancy Starr-Cassidy- WOVI Member

“The impact that WOVI has had on me since I became a member is huge. When I first became a member of WOVI, I was in the middle of some personal challenges. Going to the meetings helped me to move through these challenges by focusing on the topics that our meetings presented and stepping out of me and being of a help to someone else. I also developed deeper friendships with my already friends and cultivated new bonds of friendship with my new friends. By being in various leadership roles in our chapter, I am a better leader by just being in the presence of other leaders on the board. Learning and putting into practice leadership skills. As I stepped out of the chapter and went to the WOVI conference, I met other entrepreneurial minded women that have presented me with new and fresh ideas to increase my various streams of income. Therefore, making WOVI, an instrument of influence and of affluence.

Dr. Ann- WOVI Member

What I like about WOVI best of all is the mentoring. Being mentored by others has led me to do things I never thought of or never would have thought possible, if I had thought of them. Being involved in a nonprofit from the very beginning has helped me in so many ways. I have learned about mission and vision. I have changed my career path at the encouragement and enlightenment from my fellow WOVI members. I have created, agonized over, and learned to live with budgets! My salary has increased by 71% since becoming a member of WOVI. I have become a better encourager and delegator. I have become a leader.

Janet Wilemon- WOVI Member

WOVI has provided me with the opportunity to become more creative and to be part of a group that is genuinely interested in empowering women. It gives me a unique insight into how to empower women outside the WOVI group, and understand at a much deeper level my influence on other women in my life.

Ruth White- WOVI Member

Nervous and feeling vulnerable as I began to experience the power of the WOVI trademark Mento-Ring exercise, I received such important imformation from this educator , I was so uplifted I joined the very next meeting!

Krista Hartman- WOVI Member

When I first came to WOVI I had a book I wanted to write but thought I lacked what it took to get it done. I found WOVI women to be dynamic, accomplished, down-to-earth, supportive, and uplifting. I was impressed by the caliber of woman that was attracted to this group and that made me step up my game. The support I received from people I barely knew helped me to gain confidence in my abilities to tackle this book despite the fact that I was a fresh-out-of-the-closet writer. I started to strive for goals that I had long been afraid to attempt. In the WritersRing, we have created a safe, dynamic, supportive environment that enables writers to open their hearts and minds, hone their craft, and find and explore their true voice. It is often the first place guests and new members have read their work aloud. With the support of the WritersRing, I forged ahead with my book and it will be out in May 2014. The title is The Global Red Circle – Standing in Truth, Unleashing Our Most Powerful Selves. I have even retired from my business of ten years to live my dream and be a full-time writer and a build a singing and songwriting career. WOVI women are the best!

Kim Andrews- WOVI Member

WOVI has given me the confidence and accountability I need to pursue my dreams. Also, WOVI has given me wonderful friends.

Sarah Baden- WOVI Member

WOVI women are so supportive. Meetings are rich in generosity, approval and opportunity.

Valery Guignon- WOVI Member

WOVI is the one thing my energy drives toward every month – it is unique among women’s organizations.

Frances Pelley- WOVI Member

WOVI women are absolutely the most authentic, loving, supportive and fun women. I love that we have mentors for growth, support, and encouragement through new projects.

Lynda Rhodes- WOVI Member

Would you, or someone you know, like to be a sponsor or a speaker?

Sponsorship comes with the following benefits:

Your name and logo on our meeting newsletter
Your name and logo on our meeting agenda
Your materials available during the meeting
Five minutes of presentation time during the meeting

Thursday, November 7, 2024 6:30 – 8:30 pm Central Time On Zoom! Remember to RSVP below!