Martha PerezOur guest speaker for February was Martha

Perez, owner of Jose’s Restaurant in Jackson. Martha shared her fascinating story with us. Imagine coming to a new country and not

even being able to speak the language. That is what Martha did! She learned English in

order to get a better job.

Jose’s Restaurant is a local favorite and there are many great reasons for that. Martha

shared with us many business tips that have contributed to her success.

She believes that word of mouth advertising is crucial, and that “You have to keep your name

out there”. Martha is very involved in the community with charity functions and television to remind people about her

business.

Martha encouraged us as a group to support one another and share business ideas that will

help us all grow our businesses.

Martha has survived many tough times and her advice for us is to think positive and to

keep going even when times get tough.

When it comes to her staff, they are “like family” to her. She feels that she has the best

employees in the county. She promotes a friendly atmosphere in her restaurant and

wants every customer to leave happy.

Martha is an inspiration to us all. We were lucky indeed to have her share her business

savvy with us. Thanks Martha!

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!Save this Date!!

March 25th - ACWN LuncheonLocation: Tea Era’s, Main St., Sutter Creek

Time: 11:30am

*Reservation Policy- Send a check AND e-mail or call your reservations to

corinnet@iglide.net , 296-2180 (work), 256-3686 (cell) Mail your check to ACWN,

P. O. Box 1513, Jackson, CA 95642 *Cut off is Friday March 20th at 5pm!!*Luncheon cost is $16 for all. If no reservation and/or no $$, no food! PLEASE

NOTE: No refunds or credits will be given on lunch reservations, so PLEASE, reserve

in advance.!

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Special Thanks to Our Guests

Annie Elliot, Elliot Insurance Guest of Pat Thurin

Marlene Gideon, Placer TitleGuest of Jodi Wilmarth

Tanya King, Natures WayGuest of Anne Frost

Jackie Fergerstrom, NSEGuest of Anne Frost

THANK YOU!! These generous people brought raffle gifts to our last luncheon:

Carolyn Fox donated 3 packs of Photo CardsCorinne Thorsell donated Melaleuca Bath & Body ProductsDebbie Mathia donated a Jester FigureLuElla Fulton donated GraniLu English ToffeeSharon Stanley donated a Basket with a Blanket & Martini GlassesPat Thurin donated a Starbucks CardJodi Wilmarth donated a Skintique Bath Salts & Lotion SetKelly Trottier donated 24 AAUW Home Tour Quilt TicketsRuth Johnson donated a BraceletAnne Frost donated a Bath Collection, a Box Card and a Musical Heart Sachet

All of the money raised from our raffle goes directly in to the Scholarship Fund!

Thank You!!! What a Raffle!!

Will YOU be included in our New Directory??

It’s time to renew your membership for 2009 (if you haven’t already). Work has already begun on our 2009 ACWN Directory. This directory is a helpful way to stay in touch. And it’s a GREAT way to advertise your business to a select group. You must be a current member to be included.

Because we have both a print directory and an online directory, please fill out the “Directory Questionaire” so that we can be certain to get your listing correct. I am attaching a copy of the questionairre to this newsletter. Please fill it out and mail it in or bring it to the next luncheon. Thanks!

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Amador County Women’s Network is sponsoring a progressive raffle to benefit young women in our community through scholarships for higher education.

You do not have to be present to win. The raffle is open to members and non members.

Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the ACWN monthly luncheon or from an ACWN member.

All tickets will remain in the drawing for all prizes with the exception of winning tickets which will be removed for future drawings. Drawing dates and winners are announced at the luncheons. For more

info, please visit our website: www.acwnonline.org

“River Cruise and Champagne”Includes:

One Night River Boat Cruise, leaving from Sacramento, includes dinner donated by

Pat Thurin of Pioneer Travel

Champagne donated by Deb Mathia

Value $360

WON BY LUELLA FULTON!

Package #2 “Home Girl”Includes:

$100 Gift Certificate and a personal consultation donated by Sharon Stanley of Details by Design

Lamp for your home donated by Marie Wiens of Pine Grove Mercantile

Melaleuca Safe, Natural, Cleaning Products for your home donated by Corinne Thorsell

Marketing Executive Melaleuca

Value over $300

“Gold Rush”Includes:

Gold Nugget Dangle Earrings donated by Bernie Cramer of Pioneer Travel

“Silver Legacy”Includes:

Silver Dollar, uncirculated “In Case” 99.9 Silver Value

State Quarters for each of the 50 states donated by Bank of Amador

Value $300

Package #5 “Photography Collection”Includes:

Photography Session with Steve Farrell, Photographer donated by Steve Farrell

Custom Card donated by Anne Frost

Photo on Canvas donated by Carolyn Fox

Package #1 Package #2

Package #3

Package #5

Package #4

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Would you like to use your photo in the 2008-2009 directory?: Yes NoYou may provide a photo or please ask Carolyn to take on for you.

By providing the information listed above, you are giving ACWN permission to print this information in our ONLINE Member Directory which will be a part of our ACWN Website.

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networkACWN Directory Questionairre

Please list your information to be listed in the PRINTED directory:

Would you like to use your photo in the 2008-2009 directory?: Yes NoYou may provide a photo or please ask Carolyn to take on for you.

By providing the information listed above, you are giving ACWN permission to print this information in our Member Directory which will be given out to all of our current members.

Would you like to receive more information about advertising in the directory? Yes No

Please list your information to be listed in the ONLINE directory: (you may write “same” if information is the same. Please keep in mind that this is for the ONLINE directory and any

information that you release will be featured on the ACWN website on the internet)

fill out and mail to: Stephanie Farrell, P. O. Box 314 Glencoe, CA 95232

Save this Date!!March 25th is our next ACWN Luncheon11:30am at Tea Era’s, Main St. Sutter Creek

ACWNP. O. Box 1512Jackson CA 95642