THE DAWN OF A NEW YEAR - 2012

COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON:

2012 has taken off in full force and people all over are trying to get back into routine after a short but restful break. The sun has permanently set on 2011, a rather challenging year for some, and a more successful year for others. Whatever your experiences were in 2011, whether good or bad, learn from them and build on the foundation that has been laid. Leave behind regrets, learn from mistakes and look towards the many opportunities that 2012 has in store for us. As many businesses have had to shut their doors due to the economic down turn, let us count our blessings and thank a great God for seeing us through any challenges over the last few years and that we can still stand victoriously strong in our workplaces or in our businesses.

WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU:

As an organisation, our wish for you is to grow from strength to strength in your business and personal lives and wish you every success for 2012. May you, your business and your family be blessed abundantly and may you be given the courage (guts) to pursue any dream that you may have been putting on hold or the courage to just step out of your comfort zone. As an organisation, we are committed to making your experience as a member a memorable one in 2012. However, we need your assistance in telling us exactly what your needs are. Please drop us an email and tell us exactly how you think that we can add value to your membership in 2012. We value and appreciate any input or suggestions and hope to grow and develop with you in your business.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS:

We wish to welcome the following new and renewing members who came on board during the last three months of the 2011:

We thank the following members for once again renewing their membership to the organisation. Without your continued support and commitment, we would not be able to continue with the emancipation of women.

Arcus Gibb Consulting Engineers who signed up 13 of their lady staff members-
9 Pearce Street, Berea – 043 706 3600
Ang Gibbons - 0827971743
Lizelle Maurice – AMC Cookware – 043-7268745/ 082 685 1206
Lindie Krug – Sublime HR Solutions – 043-748 3092/ 082 447 5685
Wendy Du Bruyn- Healthcor South (Pty) Ltd- 043-722 1392/ 082 553 3860
Mickey Mama – Dept of Economic Affairs - 040 609 3200
Dr Pinkie Mbambisa – Mbambisa & Mdaka Gynaecologists – 047-531 0817
Cheryldene Foskett – Indwe Risk Services – 043-74806447
Roelien Marillien - Indwe Risk Services – 043-74806447
Belinda Heinen – Mayleigh Day Spa – 043-727 0301

We welcome the following new members on board:

Sukayna Vengadajellum - 0836503680
Nicola Sansom- 082 876 5110
Nocwaka Nkohla – Kulcha Taste - 0738439852
Lindiwe Nokhele - 0791726282
Farida Casoojee : BUSINESS HI-LITE 0837860554

If you have any suggestions, please feel free to raise them directly with us.
Thank you for joining this dynamic organisation.

NEW COMMITTEE!

BWA East London branch has taken off and started this year with a call for new committee members to come on board. Thank you to those members who have heeded the call and responded. It is with great excitement that we cannot wait to work together with you in growing this organisation and thereby its members. The nominations of the new committee will be announced at the AGM in February. Thank you to our outgoing committee for all their hard work during 2011. Thank you also to those committee members who have committed to serving on the committee for another year.

NEW PREMISES!

WE HAVE MOVED!!! Yes, our new address is 231 Oxford Street and our new landlord is the EAST LONDON MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, situated where Damelin College used to be. When driving down Oxford Street from Vincent, look to the left hand side, just after the St James Road robot and see the brightly coloured signage of the Institute. That is our new home. Our signage isn’t up yet, but make sure to pop in for a cup of tea or coffee. We are sure to spot you coming in, as our office is right next to reception. Telkom haven’t installed our new lines yet, but please do feel free to call BWA Branch Co-ordinator, Linda Nxusani on 084 4688 310 or email us on el@bwasa.co.za

We wish you well for this month and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. A calendar of events will be released to you in due course so you can plan effectively and be part of some great networking and growth and development workshops.

Until next time, yours in support.

Lizelle Maurice
Chairperson
East London Branch