Fall 2011

Posted on Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Fall 2011 – PDF version

FALL 2011

NEWSLETTER

If you look at what you have in life, You’ll always have more.If you look at what you don’t have in life, You’ll never have enough.
~ Oprah Winfrey ~

In this season of giving, let us all be thankful for what we have in life.

Check out our beautiful new website today at www.prowin.com and while you’re there please update your profile by selecting your Business Type. Adding your Business Type to your profile will help other members find you when they need your products or services. Update your profile today!

The ProWIN Board invites you to attend a luncheon, a member event or a member orientation for an opportunity for “Building Business by Building Relationships”.

In This Issue:
• Featured Member
• Sponsor Spotlight
• Welcome New Members
• Announcements and Kudos
• Upcoming ProWIN Events
• Did You Know?
• ProWIN Photo Corner
• Member Benefits

FEATURED MEMBER

September 2011
Dr. Brenda Paulen

Dr. Brenda Paulen, DMD; ProudSmiles; 5180 Roswell Road, N.W.; South Building – Suite 101; Atlanta, GA 30342 (404) 257-0091 www.proudsmiles.com
Dr. Brenda Paulen is a native Atlantan and, as a second-generation dentist, she comes from a family dedicated to dentistry. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Emory University and her Doctorate of Dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania in 1984. After serving metro-Atlanta for nearly twenty years, Dr. Paulen opened Proud Smiles Dental in Sandy Springs, in August 2002, with the specific vision of providing a more personal health-centered approach to dental care.
Trained in both restorative and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Paulen has attended an extensive array of continuing education courses to remain current with the recent advances in dental treatment techniques and technology. This includes courses covering advanced endodontics (root canal treatments), implant restorations, and a special concentration of over 100 hours on treating occlusal (bite) conditions. Dr. Paulen was one of the first doctors in the Atlanta area to offer Invisalign invisible braces, and was also one of the first to use a digital impression process (iTero) that replaces the traditional putty-based approach.
Dr. Paulen is proud to be member of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, a philanthropic and continuing education organization. She is also a member of both the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association, and she is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry where she is working towards both her Fellowship and Masters accreditation.
Brenda has also been an active ProWIN member for more than three years. She has served on our membership committee and is a regular participant in our luncheons and special member events. She is also involved in our “table host” program and has been a luncheon sponsor.

November 2011
Tricia Mulcare

Tricia Mulcare, CPA CFP PFS CFDP; Homrich Berg; One Buckhead Plaza, Suite 830; 3060 Peachtree St, NW; Atlanta, GA 30305. (404) 264-1400 www.homrichberg.com
Tricia Mulcare has been an active member of ProWIN for the last 18 months. Eager to become more involved, she joined the New Member committee and has hosted several new member orientation breakfasts.
Tricia joined Homrich Berg in 2003 after spending four years with Ernst & Young. While at E&Y, in addition to becoming a CPA, Tricia led teams within the federal tax consulting group to determine research and development tax credits for major corporations throughout the Southeast.
Originally from New Jersey, Tricia earned the Girl Scout Gold Award (equivalent to the Eagle Scout) before attending Indiana University. While in Bloomington, in addition to earning her bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting, she became an avid college basketball fan.
Tricia serves as HB’s divorce specialist and has appeared on the Vision Anew radio show “Divorce Resource.” In addition to writing multiple articles for Atlanta Woman magazine, Tricia has given a “Financial Planning 101″ presentation to various groups including the Alpha Kappa Psi regional and national conferences and fall symposium of the Cherokee Dental Hygienists’ Society, a component of the Georgia Dental Hygienists’ Association. Tricia continues to serve on the Advisory Board for Visions Anew, a local non-profit that empowers divorcing women to successfully create and achieve a new vision for their lives.
Tricia graduated from the Georgia Society of CPAs Leadership Academy in 2007, has served as the Treasurer for the Atlanta Chapter of the I.U. Alumni Association since 2000 and is an active member of the Marietta Chapter of P.E.O., a philanthropic education organization. Since 2002, Tricia has participated in the annual Breast Cancer multi-day walks and volunteers with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta chapter. Tricia, her husband Nicholas and daughter Gianna are active members of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church community in Sandy Springs and enjoy following the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves.

Sponsor Spotlight

Connect With Great Clients?
Business Radio X produces the quarterly ProWIN radio special. Business Radio X is based on the theory that “People do business with people they know.” Business Radio X lets you use the internet to help others get to know you and your business in a unique way: by being professionally interviewed on an internet Radio Talk Show, where you can tell your whole story without interruptions and breaks. If you’re interested in getting the word out about something that’s happening in your business, then please take a moment to explore the wide variety of B to B shows produced at Business RadioX TM.
Lee KantorStudio Phone: 678-638-6253Send email to Leewww.businessradiox.com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!!!
Debora Bolger
Bonnie Davis
Karen Deano
Junko Horvath
Erin Martin
Natalie Thomas
Yamini Virani
Kathleen Waters
Diane Weinberg
Through your participation in the member and networking events, we are confident that you will find your membership to be rewarding, both professionally and personally.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & KUDOS

• Loraine DiSalvo – was recently named by Atlanta Magazine as one of Atlanta’s Five Star Wealth Managers for 2011, in the Estate Planning category!
• Meredith Moore – was recently named by Atlanta Magazine as one of Atlanta’s Five Star Wealth Managers for 2011, in the Financial Planning category!
• Atlanta Magazine’s Five Star Wealth Managers were evaluated based on nine criteria: customer service, integrity, knowledge/expertise, communication, value for fee charged, meeting of financial objectives, post sale service, quality of recommendations and overall satisfaction. Each wealth manager was reviewed for regulatory actions, civil judicial actions and customer complaints as reported by FINRA (the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) and other regulatory agencies. www.fivestarprofessional.com

UPCOMING EVENTS
(register for events on line)

SAVE THE DATE-ProWIN’s Holiday Party is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2011, 6:00 – 9:00pm!
REGISTER TODAY
PROVIDENCE
6226 Providence Club Drive,
Mableton, GA 30126
If you arrive after 7:00 pm call Sandi Comer-Cooper at (678) 575-9073 to get the gate code.
Parking is to the left of the clubhouse.

Finally, mark your calendars now for the January 2012 ProWIN luncheon on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.

Did You Know?
Six Tips for Keeping Your Mind Focused

1. Exercise regularly – Studies show that regular exercise encourages the growth of new cells by increasing oxygen flow to the brain and increases neurotransmitters in the brain that play a role in cognition. Aim for a half-hour of moderate exercise per day, but if you don’t have time for a full workout, break it down into 10-minute intervals.

2. Keep your mind challenged – do crossword puzzles or Sudoku, learn a new hobby or a foreign language, read…all of these activities challenge your mind and help keep it sharp.

3. Socialize - Experts say that social interaction wards off depression and alleviates the effects of stress, both of which are believed to contribute to memory loss. Invite a friend or loved one out for a meal and reconnect over the holiday season!

4. Eat healthy – A heart-healthy diet can help improve brain function. That piece of pumpkin pie may be tempting, but concentrate on getting enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet, and try to eat more lean proteins.

5. Relax - meditate, listen to music, go for a long walk in the forest, take a hot bath – whatever helps you to destress can help increase your brain power.

6. Get enough sleep – easier said than done, but lack of sleep can lead to problems with key skills such as planning, problem-solving, learning, concentration, memory, and alertness.

ProWIN PHOTO GALLERY – September 2011 Luncheon

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

• Member pricing for luncheons featuring dynamic speakers on topics of interest to professional women.
• Member pricing for your guests at the luncheon (when paid by member at time of registration).
• Members-Only events.
• Eligible to be our Featured Member..
• Two complimentary coaching sessions provided by trained, experienced coaches.
• Access to and listing in the ProWIN membership directory.
• Ability to post ads, classifieds and announcements on the member’s only ProWIN bulletin board. Ability to submit news and events for posting in the “News and Events” section of the ProWIN website.
• A member newsletter.
• Dynamic networking and relationship building opportunities.
• Connection with other accomplished business women.

ProWIN’S WEBSITE
Have you updated your profile on the new website? Visit www.ProWIN.com to do this if yours needs updating. There are several members that have not done this and you are missing opportunities for members to learn more about you!