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  • Annual Member Meeting

    Il Fornaio

    We discussed the purpose and bylaws of the group, elected officers and committee chairs, brainstormed ways to expand our member base and improve the group, and collected annual dues.

  • My experience as a Xerox PARC Artist in Residence

    Margaret Crane has been a Xerox PARC Artist in Residence (PAIR) for the past 3 years. The PAIR program teams artists with scientists to enhance the creative endeavors of both. She spoke about her experiences in the program, on the impact of their collaboration on both artists and scientists, and discussed creativity as a tool …

  • Challenges and rewards of working with a partner

    Mavis Wall and Susan Mason have been in business together at Mason and Wall Communications, for 10 years. They discussed the formation of their partnership, the decision points they faced along the way, and the challenges and rewards of working with a partner.

  • The rewards of serving on a non-profit board

    Il Fornaio

    Sally Osberg has been the director of the Children's Discovery Museum for 6 years. Sally discussed the challenges of running a non-profit organization, and the opportunities and rewards of serving on a non-profit board.

  • Issues that affect the prosecution of domestic violence cases

    Il Fornaio

    Suzanne discussed legislation, criminal prosecution, restraining orders, police training, and other issues that affect the prosecution of domestic violence cases. Suzanne Elwell is the Director of Legal Services, Support Network for Battered Women.

  • How Global Fund for Women helps women

    Il Fornaio

    Laurie Laird is the person responsible for funding efforts around the world to help women. She shared with us the criteria for these decisions, and their impact.

  • Lydia Bird, Author

    Lydia shared her experiences sailing solo which led to her writing her book Sonnet: One Woman's Voyage from Maryland to Greece.

  • Ann Springer, Attorney

    Ann shared her expertise in labor law and gave us answers to our workplace-related questions.

  • Nancy K. Weeks, CFP

    Nancy is a fee-only certified financial planner. With our membership voting that personal finances are the topic of greatest interest, her session focused on the the specific issues of concern to us.

  • Rob Ryan, Center for Health, Astrologer

    Rob is a business astrologer and coach. Together with his partner Carol Jensen, he runs the Center for Health in Santa Cruz and does astrology broadcasts on the radio. They help executives evaluate what to best do with their careers and then coach them on how to make those dreams come true. Rob demonstrated his …

  • Fran Lent, President & Founder, Fran’s Healthy Helpings

    Fran's Healthy Helpings was incorporated in 1995 with a mission to provide healthy, frozen meals for children ages 2-8. Fran is a classic entrepreneur, having started the company out of her house using household savings to address a pressing market need she herself experienced. She spoke about the challenges of starting a consumer packaged goods …