Professional Women's Network

 

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Serving Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin

Quick link:  Send an email to RSVP for the next lunch meeting:  duluthpwn@msn.com  

 

Mission

The purpose of our organization has three components:

MENTORING - Mentor each other and younger women in the community 
NETWORKING - Learn more about women in the community 
SHARING INFORMATION - Help each other expand opportunities 


The Professional Women's Network was founded in September, 1993. Elaine Hansen and Jean Sumner were sharing information, over lunch, about their work lives and learning from each other, when Jean said "we should do this with more people next month you invite someone else to lunch and I will also invite someone else to lunch and we can expand our network and learn from each other." 

From these humble beginnings, the network has grown, one woman at a time, to more than 300 members. It's survival is amazing since this is an all volunteer organization, realizing we are all very busy, the organization was founded with little structure. There are no attendance requirements and leadership roles are voluntary and continue until someone else steps into the role. If you would like to volunteer for a leadership role, please contact Elaine Hansen. 

We look forward to seeing you at one of our lunches, where we network, listen to a different speaker each month, and share a noon meal together. 


Lunch: Only $10. (The actual cost is slightly higher, but PWN covers the difference.) You are welcome to come to as many lunches as you wish, regardless of whether or not you are a member. Lunches are on Fridays, generally the last Friday of the month (see list here), from noon to 1:30 pm at the Holiday Inn in downtown Duluth (200 West First Street). Park in the Holiday Inn ramp - parking for the duration of the lunch is free! For reservations, please call (218) 724-0059, or via an email duluthpwn@msn.net.   Reservations help us be prepared for the right number of people. Feel free to come even if you have not made a reservation, however - we are always glad to see you.


Dues & Membership Forms: Member receive a Members & Services Directory, and optionally receive a reminder via email or snail mail each month about the upcoming lunch. It is still only $12 a year (January-December)! PLEASE print and submit a membership form with your dues, even if you were a member in 2006 and your information has not changed. Thanks for your help! 


Members & Services Directory: To be included in the annual Members & Services Directory, please submit your dues and membership form no later than February 28. The directory will be available at our regular meetings beginning in March. Any directories that have not been picked up after the May meeting will be mailed to members. 

Member Links: As a member, you are allowed to post a link to your web page,  or to the web pages of non-profit organizations you are involved in. Members should send pat@borchert.com the following information:

            1) Name of your firm / organization

             2) Web page address

            3) Description (one sentence describing your company, services, or however you want to describe the link you are providing)

            4) Contact name, email address, and phone number

            5) Profit / Non-profit designation  

 

Event Announcements: As a member, you are allowed to announce upcoming events. Members should send pat@borchert.com the following information:

            1) Date / time of event

             2) Name of event

            3) Details about the event (see current Events page for examples)

 

Mailing List & Name Tag Alert: Please note that after February 28, only current members will receive monthly meeting notices via e-mail or snail mail. Re-usable nametags will be made for current members only. 


Raffle Prizes: If you would like to contribute a raffle prize, please contact Kathlynn McConnell, PWN Vice President, at 218-390-0515 or livingpotential@charter.net, or just bring the prize to a meeting. It's a great opportunity to promote your business. 


Suggestions for Speakers: If you would like to speak at one of our meetings, or suggest a speaker, please contact Kathlynn McConnell at 218-390-0515 or livingpotential@charter.net. 


Questions & Comments?: Please contact Elaine Hansen, PWN President, 218-726-6793 or ehansen@d.umn.edu. For comments and questions about the website, email the webmaster. 

THANK YOU! For being a member, for bringing your expertise and interest to our monthly meetings, and for supporting professional women in our community.