New Members Pack

Welcome to Women Can International Inc. We are thrilled to accept your applciation for membership and to provide you with further information about our appplication process.

Please find inside this welcome pack:Information about our application process and what to 9

expectRules of the Association 9Our program for 2011 9Details about how you can get involved 9

If you have any questions, please feel free to email:[email protected] or phone 08 9375 2007 or 0402 040 008.

Our I C A N motto for 2011 is:I f o r I n t e g r i t yC f o r C o m m i t m e n tA f o r A c c o u n t a b i l i t yN f o r N o w

We will display 9 integrity in all that we do.

We will be fully 9 committed to honouring our word.

We will be open and 9 accountable to those that we invite into our lives to help and support us.

We will live in the 9 now, action focused, so that we can begin to build the life we want and find and take our next step in our life journey.

Objects of the Association:

1. To provide training and education to women via camps, confer-ences, retreats and seminars.

2. To promote women in a positive way through publications, the media, performing arts and online website.

3. To provide a platform for women to network internationally, includ-ing the establishment and management of an international mentoring program

4. To produce goods for sale in keeping with the objects of the as-sociation

5. To acquire, hold and maintain goods, property and equipment to enable the association to conduct it’s business effectively

Rules:Members must be women aged 18 years and over.

Process for application for membership:1. All applications for membership must be in writing, signed by the person and having the endorsement of the Chairperson.

2. All applications must be submitted to the Committee, who makes the decision whether or not to accept or reject the application.

3. There is no limit to the number of members.

4. If a member wishes to resign from the Association, it must be in writing.

5. Members may be expelled from the Association on the grounds of condcut detrimental to the interests of the Association and will receive notice in writing, including particulars of the undesirable conduct.

Committee Membership and General Meetings1. The committee consists of six members, a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and up to two other persons.

2. All positions are vacated every two years.

3. Nominations for positions on the Committee should be in writing, signed by the nominator and the nominee to signify his or her willing-ness to stand for election.

4. The committee must meet at least once every six months.

5. Four committee members constitute a quorum for Committee Meetings.

6. At a general meeting five members present or by proxy constitute a quorum.

7. 14 days notice must be given of general meetings and 21 days for special general meetings.

Princesses in Petticoats & Pearls

Step 1: APPLY ONLINE

Complete the application form on the website. By clicking submit, you are electronically signing the application, which satisfies the rule that all applications must be signed.

Step 2: MAKE A DIRECT DEPOSIT

Pay $120.00 into the Women Can International Inc bank account:

Women Can International Inc Bendigo Bank BSB No: 633-000 Acct No: 133552299

Please include the following reference on your deposit so we know who has paid their membership fees.

namefees2011

Substitute your name where it says names. ie solichfees2011 is what Hayley Solich would use for her fee payment reference.

Step 3: EMAIL US PROOF OF PAYMENT

Email us a copy of your payment receipt so we know you have made a payment.

Step 4: WE RATIFY APPLICATION

Your application will be submitted to the committee at the next meeting (a formality) and you will be notified of your acceptance into membership.

Step 5: SUPPLY US WITH YOUR PERSONAL PROFILE FOR THE WEBSITE

You are able to access all the benefits of membership, including having your profile page set up on our website. To enable us to do this for you, we will need:

- A current photo - A bio or description of yourself or your business- A Facebook link for the Facebook profile you would like added to our Facebook group- Your LinkedIn URL and your Twitter Username (optional)

Application Process

International Women’s Day event 2010

Calendar of Events 2011WCI currently has the following events on the agenda for 2011:

The Girlfriend Coffee Club2nd Saturday of the monthVarious venues around Perth15 Jan, 12 Feb, 9 Apr, 14 May, 11 June, 9 July, 13 Aug, 10 Sep, 8 Oct, 12 Nov, 10 Dec (Christmas Party)User Pays

International Women’s Day - Princesses in Petticoats & Pearls - 12 March 2011Venue to be confirmed11:00am - 3:00pm$47 per person (includes lunch)

Social Media Mentoring ClubVenue to be confirmed3rd Wednesday of the Month10:00am - 11:00am16 Feb, 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 18 May, 15 June, 20 July, 17 Aug, 21 Sep, 19 Oct, 16 NovFree event for members (Sponsored by The Creaticians and our Guest Speakers)

Health, Wealth and Happiness Seminar with Susan Briggs7 Schmitt Road, Kalamunda29 Jan$47 for Members, $57 for Non Members

Process Mapping Workshop with Jodi Martin, Loboh Enterprises Pty LtdDay 1 - Process MappingDay 2 - Case Studies & Application (Optional Extra)24 and 25 March 20109:00am-3:00pmCost $97 for members, $127 for non-members

Choices Workshop with Hayley Solich, The CreaticiansVenue and date to be confirmed (Tentative Date 26 March 2010)9:30am - 4:30pm

Personal Challenge QuestOngoing - Open for members to challenge themselves by starting something new.

Women Speak Out ForumSeptember 2010 (Venue and date to be advised)

Description of EventsWCI currently has the following events on the agenda for 2011:

The Girlfriend Coffee ClubA monthly gathering for women to connect and strengthen their relationships and an opportunity to get together with their girlfriends. This event will be hosted at various coffee shops and member’s homes around the city. See the website for dates and venues (avail-able after 15 January 2011).

International Women’s Day - Princesses in Petticoats & Pearls - 12 March 2011An event where women can frock up and bring their little princesses out for an intergenerational time of fun and frollicking. With such a fantastic response to our event in 2010, we are keen to repeat the event. The program will include a fashion parade of our entrants in “Best Dressed Princess” (Senior and Junior prizes awarded) and “Most Creative Petticoat”; community dancing; Lunch; Stepping up and beng the Queen of your Life presentation by Susan Briggs; Auc-tion to raise funds for our chosen charity.

Social Media Mentoring ClubThis is an online club that will meet on the third Wednesday of the month for 1 hour to help improve the knowledge and skills of mem-bers in relation to conducting business or private interactions online. With special guest speakers invited to share their knowledge, this club promises to be informative and engaging. First event in Feb 2011.

Health, Wealth and Happiness Seminar with Susan Briggs, Yes U Can 4 WomenSusan Briggs is a Personal Development Specialist and will be facili-tating a 3 hour seminar. Participants will go away with the following:- 7 Healthy & Easy to do recipes, a healthy menu that you will plan during the seminar for the week ahead, tips for weight loss and muscle tone plus a few of Susan’s secrets thrown in- A budget worksheet that you can utilise at home, special reprot on yoru money personality so you know what makes you tick when it comes ot money and tools to manage cash flow.- A work book that includes goal setting, beliefs & values, a journal and meditation CD.

Process Mapping Workshop with Jodi Martin, Loboh Enterprises Pty LtdThis one day workshop (with an optional 2nd day - extra cost), facili-tated by highly experience process re-engineer, Jodi Martin, offers WCI members incredible value. Usually priced at $595 for one day, Jodi says the workshop is suitable for all people and not just busi-ness owners, as process mapping is applicable to all aspects of life. Learn about processing information in a way that allows you to gain an objective perspective and free yourself from emotional decision making and reactions.

Choices Workshop with Hayley Solich, The CreaticiansA one day explorative workshop on the topic of choices and decision making, Hayley Solich, CEO of The Creaticians and her team, will be facilitating this workshop. Based on the teme of the garden, we will be exploring the decision making tree; how we are playing in the communal garden; our borders, gates and boundaries; what’s grow-ing in our garden, and the law of sowing and reaping. Guaranteed to be unique and empowering.

We Need Your Help!Women Can International Inc is a not-for-profit Association that is depen-dent upon the contribution of the members to keep the Association running smoothly.

There are so many ways that women can get invovled and if you are able to volunteer your help in any of the following areas, please let us know:

Hospitality for events 9Organising venues 9Picking up others who have no transport 9Taking photos/videos of events 9Contacting members to assess their needs and organising assistance 9

for them where possibleSharing event invitations online 9Hosting a Girlfriend Coffee Club in your home 9Becoming a serving member of our Committee 9Taking registrations for an event 9Coordinating a project 9Guest speaking at our events and or/for our Social Media Mentoring 9

ClubBeing available as a mentor for our Mentoring program 9Other (please let us know) 9

We are always on the look out for women that want to make a difference and enjoy the rewards of giving to others.

Your help is highly valued.

A note from Chairperson, Hayley SolichI feel very privileged that you have decided to become a member of Women Can International Inc. When I started this Association in 2007, I saw it as being a bit like a double-adaptor where women were plugging into each other and becoming empowered.

If you come to Women Can International Inc with an attitude to connect and give, I can guarantee that you will receive a return on your investment and you will be empowered in your life. The more you commit yourself to what you can deliver on, the higher your return will be.

Enjoy the wonderful women who align themselves with this Association. Our goal is to empower you to take your next step, to make your next decision a winner and to action that decision with success.

We will walk with you in 2011.

Regards

Hayley Solich