March Profiling Evening

With Aileen Hynes, Photographer and Hilary O'Carroll, Colour me Beautiful

April - 2002 Media Evening with Pauline Bracken, Gabrielle Cummins, Amy Fitzgibbon

Pauline Bracken, author and former press officer with RTE, how to get the best coverage possible, and using the media to your advantage. Gabrielle Cummins, producer of Waterford at 8 with WLR, - tips on appearance, writing a press release and structuring an answers to questions asked during a TV interview. Amy Fitzgibbon, reporter with Waterford Today - tips on timing, the structure of press releases, and the importance of knowing what we want to achieve from the publicity.

May - 2002 Improving Your Communication Skills - Terry Harmer. N.L.P Training

Improving Your Communication Skills included an introduction to N.L.P., male/female communication, confidence building & speaking skills.

June 2002 - The Wine Bluffer Extravaganza Summer Fun Event

26th June, The Wine Vault, High St., Waterford. An evening of great food, and fine wine tasting. "Wine Connoisseurs V Wine Bluffers"!

July 2002 - Dr. Tony Humphreys, Life/Work Balance

Dr. Humphreys, consultant psychologist and best-selling author of "Work and Worth, take back your life" explained how easily work can get out of control and dominate our lives, demonstrating how to restore a balance to our working life and remain healthy within it.

Septmeber 2002 - Women and Pensions

Jacinta Lawlor, Group Pensions Accounts Manager with Bank of Ireland Life, spoke about the recent changes in Pension Legislation, especially as they relate to the self-employed and part-time workers. The bottom line when planning your pension is to start sooner rather than later!

Septmeber 2002 - Chanel Autumn Colours Launch, Sam McCauley

The event focused on "the spirit of Chanel" and featured the exciting launch of autumn Colours. Chanel Beaute is exclusive to Sam McCauleys Health and Beauty Store. Many thanks to our hosts and especially to Caroline O'Shea.

October 2002 - Branch A.G.M. - Oct 30

Network Waterford have had a highly successful year to date in terms of raised profile, resulting in increased local support and interest in our meetings and activities.

2003 Committee

President Christine Shanahan, Concept; Vice President Joan O' Leary, Murran O' Leary & Associates; Secretary Jacinta Everett, Aston Corporate Relocation; Treasurer Breda Flynn, Caprice Boutique ;Ex-Officio Danette Connolly, Nursing & Allied Services ; PRO Helen Bolger, Dataworks; Ordinary Committee Members: Aileen McHugh, Land Registry, Marcella Meagher, Swiftprint and Carmel Kikkers, Focus

November 2002 - Women's Health - You Have To Take Charge to Recharge

Kate Cassidy of SEHB Health Promotion Unit "key issues affecting women's well being"; Jon O'Donovan, Tai Chi Instructor, Tai Chi workout; Nina Kati, Working Wonders, Feng Shui; Noreen Pender, City Jewellers, Healing crystals.

Information Stands; Aromotherapy/Reflexology , Solas Holistic Workshops; Working Wonders;, City Jewellers; Health & Safety Authority;, Health Therapies Clinic; Waterford Relaxation Centre; Essential Health; Sophrology Centre of Ireland; Sam McCauleys Health & Beauty Spa; Tai Chi; Yoga.

December 2002 - Christmas Dinner

End of Year Dinner at The Bistro Restaurant, The Tower Hotel

Carol Singing Expedition raised EUR1400.00 for OASIS House Women and Children's Hostel