Schedule of Upcoming Appearances
2008
| August 5 | Brenda will be a member in attendance at the Business Circle Network meeting. | |
| Speaker: | Mr. Marian Lewandowski | |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (7-7:30 Dinner and networking. 7:30 Power meeting begins.) | |
| Venue: | Four Points by Sheraton Hotel | |
| Location: | 8368 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC | |
| Cost: | $10 Members, $15 Guests (Dinner not included in price) | |
| Register: | 604-729-8466 or 604-450-0087, or email richard@rwbusiness.com to register, for more information and topic details for that night. | |
| Book: | Brenda will have signed editions of her book "Breathe: How to Keep Your Cool at Work (or anywhere else)" on hand at the meeting. $9.95 | |
| August 6 | Brenda will be in attendance at the Spiritual Circle meeting. | |
| Discussion: | Spiritual life lessons we are learning | |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | |
| Venue: | WindSong Community Housing | |
| Location: | 20543 96th Avenue, Langley, BC | |
| Cost: | no cost | |
| Register: | Contact Susan McFee, email: susan@leadteam.com, for more information. | |
| August 11 | Brenda will be in attendance at the WordPlay Writing Group. Bring paper and pen. Led by Angelica Taggart. | |
| Discussion: | Spiritual life lessons we are learning | |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | |
| Venue: | Celebration of Life Center, 4349 190th Street, Surrey, BC | |
| Cost: | by donation | |
| Register: | Contact Rev. Angelica Taggart, email: revangelica@gmail.com, for more information. | |
| August 19 | Brenda will be a member in attendance at the Business Circle Network meeting. | |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (7-7:30 Dinner and networking. 7:30 Power meeting begins.) | |
| Venue: | Four Points by Sheraton Hotel | |
| Location: | 8368 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC | |
| Cost: | $10 Members, $15 Guests (Dinner not included in price) | |
| Register: | 604-729-8466 or 604-450-0087, or email richard@rwbusiness.com to register, for more information and speaker/topic details for that night. | |
| Book: | Brenda will have signed editions of her book "Breathe: How to Keep Your Cool at Work (or anywhere else)" on hand at the meeting. $9.95 | |
| August 25 | Brenda will be in attendance at the WordPlay Writing Group. Bring paper and pen, and idea (prompt) for writing exercise. Led by Angelica Taggart. | |
| Discussion: | Spiritual life lessons we are learning | |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | |
| Venue: | Celebration of Life Center, 4349 190th Street, Surrey, BC | |
| Cost: | by donation | |
| Register: | Contact Rev. Angelica Taggart, email: revangelica@gmail.com, for more information. | |
| August 27 | Brenda will be in attendance at the Beach, Blanket, Business. Women entrepreneurs get together to kick-start networking for the Fall. Join for networking, a picnic lunch, learning, and fun. Co-sponsored by the Vancouver chapter of the Valley Women's Network. Bring your blanket and sunscreen! | |
| Time: | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | |
| Lunch: | Provided by the Salvation Army's Cooks Training Program | |
| Cost: | $30 & GST; includes lunch and facilitator | |
| Location: | Jericho Beach, Vancouver, BC | |
| Info: | Contact Pamela at 604-685-9136 or Zoey at 604-323-3700. | |
| Register: | donna@entrepreneurialsuperstarts.com | |
| August 28 - Sept. 19 | Brenda will be facilitating the Stage 1 Pre-employment Training (Life Skills portion) of the C.O.R.E. (Construction Orientation to Retain Employment) Program. | |
| Organization: | Tradeworks Training Society, in partnership with VANOC (Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympics), coordinated by Building Opportunities with Business Inner City Society, and funded under the Millennium Community Benefits Agreement. | |
| Location: | Vancouver, BC | |
| Info: | For more information on this program go to: www.tradeworks.bc.ca/core.php | |
| Sept. 2 | Brenda will be a member in attendance at the Business Circle Network meeting. | |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (7-7:30 Dinner and networking. 7:30 Power meeting begins.) | |
| Venue: | Four Points by Sheraton Hotel | |
| Location: | 8368 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC | |
| Cost: | $10 Members, $15 Guests (Dinner not included in price) | |
| Register: | 604-729-8466 or 604-450-0087, or email richard@rwbusiness.com to register, for more information and speaker/topic details for that night. | |
| Book: | Brenda will have signed editions of her book "Breathe: How to Keep Your Cool at Work (or anywhere else)" on hand at the meeting. $9.95 | |
| Sept. 13 | Brenda will be presenting Keys to Effective Leadership --1/2 day session. | |
| Description: | This workshop will provide an opportunity to discover ways to better understand your employees, how to create a more positive workplace culture, and assess your current leadership style and level. | |
| Note: | This session IS open to the public. | |
| Time: | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | |
| Venue: | CLAC (national labour union) BC Training Centre | |
| Location: | Suite #100, 19955 - 81A Avenue, Langley, BC | |
| Cost: | $40. Must pre-register. (No charge to eligible CLAC members who contribute to the ETF.) | |
| Register: | 604-888-7220 or toll free: 1-800-331-2522 | |
| Book: | Signed editions of Brenda's book: "Breathe: How to Keep Your Cool at Work (or anywhere else)" will be also available for purchase. $9.95 | |
| Sept. 16 | Brenda will be a member in attendance at the Business Circle Network meeting. | |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (7-7:30 Dinner and networking. 7:30 Power meeting begins.) | |
| Venue: | Four Points by Sheraton Hotel | |
| Location: | 8368 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC | |
| Cost: | $10 Members, $15 Guests (Dinner not included in price) | |
| Register: | 604-729-8466 or 604-450-0087, or email richard@rwbusiness.com to register, for more information and speaker/topic details for that night. | |
| Book: | Brenda will have signed editions of her book "Breathe: How to Keep Your Cool at Work (or anywhere else)" on hand at the meeting. $9.95 | |
| Sept. 19 | Brenda will be in attendance at the Valley Women's Network, Tri-City chapter, luncheon. | |
| Note: | This is OPEN to the public. | |
| Time: | 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | |
| Venue: | Vancouver Golf Club | |
| Location: | 771 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, BC | |
| Cost: | $20 for members, $25 for non-members | |
| Register: | Joan at 604-216-7076 | |
| Info: | www.valleywomensnetwork.com | |
| Sept. 23 | Brenda will be in attendance at the Valley Women's Network (Vancouver chapter) meeting and dinner. | |
| Note: | This is OPEN to the public. | |
| Time: | 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. | |
| Venue: | The Coast Plaza Suite Hotel | |
| Location: | 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC | |
| Cost: | $30 Guests/Non-members, $28 Members | |
| Register: | vwnvanreservations@yahoo.ca | |
| Info: | www.valleywomensnetwork.com | |
| Sept. 27 | Brenda will be a Member in attendance at the NATF Thrombosis Summit 2008: Translational & Clinical Research, Prevention & Education, Public Policy & Advocacy. | |
| Time: | 6:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Venue: | Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel | |
| Location: | 138 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, (617) 267-5300 | |
| Cost: | Attendees $55. Members $41 (membership is free online). | |
| Register: | For more information and to register: http://www.natfonline.org/summit08.php | |
| Sept. 30 | Brenda will be a member in attendance at the Business Circle Network meeting. | |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (7-7:30 Dinner and networking. 7:30 Power meeting begins.) | |
| Venue: | Four Points by Sheraton Hotel | |
| Location: | 8368 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC | |
| Cost: | $10 Members, $15 Guests (Dinner not included in price) | |
| Register: | 604-729-8466 or 604-450-0087, or email richard@rwbusiness.com to register, for more information and speaker/topic details for that night. | |
| Book: | Brenda will have signed editions of her book "Breathe: How to Keep Your Cool at Work (or anywhere else)" on hand at the meeting. $9.95 | |
| Oct. 4 | Brenda will be presenting Dealing with Challenging Personalities and Situations - full day session. | |
| Note: | This session IS open to the public. | |
| Time: | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Venue: | CLAC (national labour union) BC Training Centre | |
| Location: | Suite # 100, 19955 - 81A Avenue, Langley, BC | |
| Cost: | $75. Must pre-register. (No charge to eligible CLAC members who contribute to the ETF.) | |
| Register: | 604-888-7220 or toll free: 1-800-331-2522. | |
| Book: | Signed editions of Brenda's book: "Breathe: How to Keep Your Cool at Work (or anywhere else)" will be available for purchase. $9.95 | |
| Oct. 18 | Brenda will be presenting Crisis Prevention--1/2 day session. | |
| Description: | Tired of "putting out fires" or being involved in them? This workshop offers you an opportunity to take an honest look at your strengths and solutions for improvements. Learn workplace (and life) success skills that prevent crises before they have a chance to begin. | |
| Note: | This session IS open to the public. | |
| Time: | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | |
| Venue: | CLAC (national labour union) BC Training Centre | |
| Location: | Suite #100, 19955 - 81A Avenue, Langley, BC | |
| Cost: | $40. Must pre-register. (No charge to eligible CLAC members who contribute to the ETF.) | |
| Register: | 604-888-7220 or toll free: 1-800-331-2522 | |
| Book: | Signed editions of Brenda's book: "Breathe: How to Keep Your Cool at Work (or anywhere else)" will be also available for purchase. $9.95 | |
| Oct. 29 | Brenda will be in attendance at The Essence of Zentrepreneurship seminar, given by Allan Holender, author of the book Zentrepreneurism--A 21st Century Guide to the New World of Business. | |
| Time: | 6:30 p.m | |
| Venue: | Langara College, main campus | |
| Location: | 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Register: | Call Oren Lupo at 604-876-1023 or email olupo@langara.bc.ca | |
| Nov. 15 | Brenda will be presenting Stress Management & Burnout Prevention--1/2 day session. | |
| Description: | This workshop will be a checkpoint to assess the stresses and stressors in your life, identify positive and negative stress, identify the warning signs of burnout, realize the physical impact and the importance of holistic wellness, and discuss solutions for prevention and management. | |
| Note: | This session IS open to the public. | |
| Time: | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | |
| Venue: | CLAC (national labour union) BC Training Centre | |
| Location: | Suite #100, 19955 - 81A Avenue, Langley, BC | |
| Cost: | $40. Must pre-register. (No charge to eligible CLAC members who contribute to the ETF.) | |
| Register: | 604-888-7220 or toll free: 1-800-331-2522 | |
| Book: | Signed editions of Brenda's book: "Breathe: How to Keep Your Cool at Work (or anywhere else)" will be also available for purchase. $9.95 | |
| Nov. 29 | Brenda will be presenting Dealing with Challenging Personalities and Situations - full day session. | |
| Note: | This session IS open to the public. | |
| Time: | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Venue: | CLAC (national labour union) BC Training Centre | |
| Location: | Suite # 100, 19955 - 81A Avenue, Langley, BC | |
| Cost: | $75. Must pre-register. (No charge to eligible CLAC members who contribute to the ETF.) | |
| Register: | 604-888-7220 or toll free: 1-800-331-2522. | |
| Book: | Signed editions of Brenda's book: "Breathe: How to Keep Your Cool at Work (or anywhere else)" will be available for purchase. $9.95 | |
| Fall | Brenda will be a Featured Speaker at the Richmond Business Seminar". | |
| Fellow Feature Speakers include: | Mr. Marian Lewandowski, Principal of The Osborne Group--topic "Effective Presentation", and Neil Godin, Business Speaker, Trainer, and Author (a.k.a. "The Turnaround Guy")--topic "Marketing Yourself Dangerously". | |
| Additional Speakers include: | Bill McNulty--topic "Doing Business in Richmond", Richmond Review--topic "Local Advertising", Richmond Chamber of Commerce--topic "Building Business in the Chamber". | |
| Sponsors: | Business Circle Network, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Review, Rotary Club of Richmond, and Simeon Garriott, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. | |
| Time: | TBA--coming soon! | |
| Location: | TBA--coming soon! | |
| Cost: | TBA. All proceeds go to The Rotary Club of Richmond. | |
| Registration: | Details are coming soon! | |
| Please check back soon! | ||
To book Brenda for speaking engagements, please contact
bookings@brendablackburn.com
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