February 2017 Meeting Recap

The February meeting of Professional Women of Statesboro met on Wednesday, February 15th at the Holiday Inn.

During this month’s meeting, we welcomed eight guests and one new member, Krisha Craven Phillips of Krisha Craven Photography.

Our scheduled speaker was unable to attend due to illness, so America Minc and Mindy Fair presented about health and wellness. Here are tidbits from their presentation:

Snacking makes up 25% of total daily calories.
Go for the protein and fiber!
Try greek yogurt over regular; almond butter over peanut butter (just say no to JIF!).
Women need about 25g of fiber per day.
HIIT (high intensive interval training) is the way to go – do 30 minutes, three times per week. Use the TABATA app to help keep track of time. Use a deck of cards with each suit being one activity and each time it’s time to change, flip over a card and do that activity.

Our February raffle was 2 tickets to the United Way’s Tasting of Statesboro.

PWS News that was mentioned/discussed:

Mentioned member intake form if you have filled it out yet. Fill it out online here.
Krisha Craven has extended her headshot special for current members until March 31. This will become a new member perk for all new members who join. For more details or to book your discounted headshot, contact Krisha at krisha@krishacraven.com.
Upcoming programs & member spotlights:
- March – Networking with Alice Mathews of co-owner, Buzz Marketing.
  - Member Spotlight – Mandy Edwards, owner, ME Marketing Services
- April – The Myth of Balanced Time with Dr. Patrice Buckner-Jackson, Dean of Students, Georgia Southern University.
  - Member Spotlight – Leslie Cushner, attorney, Taulbee, Rushing, Snipes, Marsh, and Hodgin, LLP.
- May – Scholarship Luncheon, May 17 at 12pm at Holiday Inn.

Upcoming Networking/Outreach Events:

Business After Hours, Feb. 16th, 5-6:30pm at OTC
The Chocolate Run 5k, Saturday, Feb. 25th, 8:30am at the RAC Pavilion. Run benefits the Open Hearts Community Mission.
7th Annual Tasting Statesboro for the United Way, Thursday, March 9th, 5:30-7:30pm, OTC Natural Resources Building. Contact Carey Melton for more information or tickets.
Pink Power Run for the Statesboro-Bulloch County Breast Cancer Foundation, Saturday, March 25th at the RAC Pavilion. Volunteers are needed for the following:
- March 23rd – Stuffing race bags at the GSU RAC Pavilion from 5:30-7:30pm
- March 24th – Packet Pickup at the GSU RAC Pavilion from 9am-6pm (can pick time to work)
- March 25th – RACE DAY! 7am-9am Registration at the GSU RAC Pavilion.
Junior League of Savannah – Bridge Program, Saturday, April 22nd at the Russell Union.
- Looking for opening speaker/kick-off event, 9:30-10am. Speaking on empowerment, fulfilling your potential. motivation, etc. Contact America for more information.