Here you will find information on official WLN events, including times, locations and featured speakers.
January 23rd, 2012
Montana Club
24 West Sixth Avenue
6th Floor
Helena MT 59601
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Please join us in welcoming Tova Reddick. The topic she will be discussing is “Making New Year’s Resolution.” She will also bring a fantastic book with her called “SWITCH” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath that is about “changing when changing is hard.”
Tova works full-time as an employee health nurse and coordinates a wellness program at the V.A. She is finishing up her Masters in the Science of Nursing. She is an avid runner who has run numerous marathons, half marathons, trail races, and 5K’s.
December 13th, 2011
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Everyone!~
The December Meeting is Tuesday the 20th at the Montana Club from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
* Time to celebrate the season and reflect on a successful year of growth!~
* We will be on the sixth floor with a special Holiday Luncheon, music and joyous conversations.
* Enjoy the Member Benefit of a lunch at NO CHARGE for all existing members! 
If you bring an application and payment for 2012 dues, you can enjoy the Member Benefit as well.
* Looking forward to celebrating another even more successful year together.
Mary Palkovich,
WLN Association Manager
And the WLN 2011 Board!!~
October 16th, 2011
When: November 8, 2011 from 12:00 to 5:30 pm.
Where: Helena Great Northern Hotel – 835 Great Northern Blvd
Cost: $45.00 for members or $60.00 for non-members (or become a 2012 WLN Member AND attend conference for only $135.00).
Speaker: Nan Russell
Discover how slight shifts can transform a future. Fired from her first professional job, Nan Russell learned the hard way from minimum wage employee to former QVC Vice President. Holding leadership positions in human resources, communication, marketing and line management, she’s now sharing insider tips to help others avoid costly career mistakes. Discover why most people are playing the wrong game, how winning trumps win, and what anyone can do to reach their life’s potential.
October 11th, 2011
Movers & Shakers, History of Montana Women
Welcome Molly Buyske!! Molly hails from the plains of Shelby. Graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD in May 2009 with a degree in theatre. She has spent last year traveling all over South Dakota with the Children’s Theatre Company of SD and is currently working at Luxan & Murfitt Law Firm! Her show is about 5 historical and 3 current influential females. It runs about 45 minutes and each woman tells a bit about herself. She has performed at Broadwater and Jim Darcy Elementary as well as the Historical Society. Well received, fun, educational and entertaining! Written and directed by Molly herself! Our Member Spotlight Speaker is Sharon Kuenzli, and our Member Sponsor Speaker is Tasa Beatty.
September 7th, 2011
Our special guest this month is Ellen Baumler at the Montana Club, Tuesday, 09/20/11, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Ellen is one of Helena’s most notorious Historians!! She will be giving us a Haunted Tour overview of her well renown October Trolley Travels. She will also discuss some of the famous historical haunting events of the Queen City!! This is a great opportunity to sign up and commit to a unique October Hallowed Evening tour! If there are enough of us interested we will make it a social event as we have in the past for an unforgettable spooky evening.
Our Spotlight Speaker this month is Tina Whitaker, Independent Unit Manager, Lia Sophia.
August 8th, 2011
Hi everyone!
The August meeting is Tuesday the 16th at the Montana Club from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Our speaker is from Eagle Tire and the subject is consumer knowledge regarding auto maintenance, how to avoid being taken advantage of. Our spotlight member is Mary Palkovich from American Federal Savings Bank. Please feel free to bring guests. I am looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Cathy Fandrich,
WLN Association Manager
July 13th, 2011
The July meeting is Tuesday the 19th from 12 – 1 pm at the Montana Club. The cost for lunch is $10. The speaker is Cathy Fandrich, Certified Professional Life Coach. The spotlight member is Leslee Haylett. Guests welcome!
June 13th, 2011
The Tuesday June 21st lunch meeting is at the Montana Club from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Lunch costs $10. Our speaker is from the Historical Society. Our Spotlight member is Brenda Ligocky, Certified Dermatologist, Permanent Makeup by Brenda. Our Sponsorship member is Tina Whitaker with Lia Sophia Jewelry. Guests welcome.
May 9th, 2011
The May 17th lunch meeting from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Montana Club will be speed networking. Please bring your business cards to share as well as any information you wish to hand out. The cost of lunch is $10.
April 11th, 2011
Our next meeting is Tuesday April 19th at the Montana Club from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. The cost for lunch is $10. The program is on Strengths Finders, bring your Strengths Finders book and your list of strengths from the book. The member spotlight is Rachel Amdahl with American Federal Savings Bank. The sponsor showcase is Peggy Schmitz with Send Out Cards. Bring your business cards to share. Feel free to bring guests. WLN is also on Facebook.