Women on Purpose
Tuesday Mornings - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
If you have a dream, come and join us! We'll help you chase it!
Working Women’s Wednesdays Series
Your First Impression
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
First impressions make all the difference, especially in the business world. This seminar will evaluate the first impression you make and give you techniques to perfect it. Expert advice, honest feedback and a few brave volunteers will make this program delightfully enlightening.
Your Elevator Speech
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In the time it takes to ride an elevator, you should be able to tell someone your purpose for being placed on this earth and your vision for fulfilling it. If you have an existing speech, come prepared to fine tune it and if you don’t come prepared to create one.
Your Savvy Satchel
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
How long would it take you to prepare for a newspaper, television or radio station interview? This seminar will provide a guideline for what the modern-day businesswoman’s “savvy satchel” should contain including headshot, biographical sketch, business fact-sheet and more.
Your Life, Inc.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Does “Your Life, Inc.” operate at peak performance and according to what matters most to you or is it on the verge of total collapse? This seminar will walk you through the illuminating process of determining your priorities and making a commitment to live accordingly.
Roanoke Rapids Public Library
Enhancing Your Life: Mind, Body and Spirit Series
Beyond Broke: The High Cost of Illiteracy
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Roanoke Rapids Public Library continues its “Enhancing Your Life: Mind, Body and Spirit” series with the seminar “Beyond Broke, The High Cost of Illiteracy." This seminar will be based upon the book "A Framework for Understanding Poverty" by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D., which is considered by educators to be a classic. As poverty continues to grip our community, let us come together for the purpose of improving our understanding of this serious issue.
ROANOKE RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY INVITES PUBLIC TO NEW SERIES
The Roanoke Rapids Public Library, in its continuing effort to improve our community, begins a new series entitled “Financial Knowledge to Wisdom”. For the purpose of learning, understanding and applying financial knowledge to everyday lives, Donna Clements, a former financial advisor with fifteen years experience and currently serving as a member of the Library Advisory Committee, will facilitate these sessions. All matters regarding finances will be addressed including budgeting, investing, insurance protection, taxes, retirement and much, much more. Professionals in the various fields of finances will also be invited to participate, guaranteeing that each session provide as much practical advice as possible.
The Roanoke Rapids Public Library is committed to the enlightenment of all of the citizens of the Roanoke Valley. Held in the Conference Room of the library and, as space is limited, reservations are highly recommended. If you or someone you know, would benefit from the information to be presented during this series, please call 252-533-2890. There is no cost for admittance to these most pertinent sessions but as space is limited, reservations are highly recommended.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
To obtain more information, contact Jeff Watson, Head Librarian, at 533-2890, or stop by the library at 319 Roanoke Avenue.
Halifax Community College - Small Business Center
Stabilizing Your Personal Finances in Unstable Times
Tuesday, November 10, 2010 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
HCC Campus, Room 412, No Charge
Are you ready to face the challenge of doing more with less in these times of economic instability? This seminar will do just that! You will work through the four areas which form the foundation:
*Managing Your Finances (budgeting)
*Preparing for Emergencies & Purchases (savings)
*Covering Your Major Risks (insurance)
*Building Wealth (investments)
You will also learn many creative and practical ways to save money, buy more with less, discern the difference between needs, wants, and desires, and communicate and foster more financial harmony within your family.