Fundraiser for Pat Cox... from Value City #110 (From the Facebook Event Page)

We'd love to see you and need YOUR help!!!!

Host:	Donna Mason and friends
Type:	Party - Benefit
Network:	Global

Start Time:	Friday, October 23, 2009 at 7:00pm
End Time:	Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 1:00am
Location:	Legends Bar & Grill (Backroom)
Street:	3530 Decoursey Ave
City/Town:	Covington, KY
	View Map

Hello All...

Pat Cox, from Value City Latonia, was recently diagnosed with cancer.

If you are not familiar with Pat, she worked at the Latonia location for over 28 years,

while raising 3 daughters. Donna Mason and friends are throwing a Benefit and

VC Reunion in her honor to help with the related medical expenses.

There will be a $10 donation fee at the door, which will include beer,

snacks, a DJ, door prizes, split the pots and more!

Donna is looking for items that can be auctioned. If you can get a hold of any donations

from vendors or businesses, please talk to them. If you have money to donate or would like

to donate an item or basket to auction, that would be appreciated as well.

A VC Reunion shirt has been created for this event. If interested, please contact Jill at jfloyd62@live.com with your size and order information. The shirts are $10 each,

with the $5 net proceed going to Pat.

This event will be updated as more information is available...

DON'T FORGET: FRIDAY, October 23 at Legends!!!!!!!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Other Animals!

Horses & Others

Birds & Wild Life

Pet Pictures - Cats & Dogs

Witch kiss!

Thanks to Lisa C for this one!

OHHH NOOO!!

There are witches in my mailbox.
What am I to do?
I found them there this morning,

doing things they shouldn't do!!

How the witches got there,
I haven't got a clue.
But they won't be there much longer
because I'm sending them to

YOU!!!!!!
You've been Witch Kissed!
Before the warts begin to spread,
pass the kisses on instead!

This looks like some of my old test papers!

Thanks to Bill H for this good laugh!!

The Economy is SO bad...

Thanks to Lisa C. for this funny!

The economy is so bad that
I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail..

It's so bad, I ordered a burger at McDonalds
and the kid behind the counter asked,

"Can you afford fries with that?"

The economy is so bad that
CEO's are now playing miniature golf.

The economy is so bad
if the bank returns your check marked "Insufficient Funds,"

you call them and ask if they meant you or them.

The economy is so bad
Hot Wheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM.

The economy is so bad
McDonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer.

The economy is so bad

parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies

and learned their children's names.

The economy is so bad

a truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into Mexico.

The economy is so bad
Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting.

The economy is so bad
people in Africa are donating money to Americans.

The economy is so bad
Motel Six won't leave the light on anymore.

Light travels faster than sound..
That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Partner Message: Proven way to get a job faster...

My CareerBuilder Find Jobs Job Recommendations Post Resumes

Cathy Bauer: A proven way to getting a job in today's economy In order to get a job in today's economy, you need to make sure you cover all your bases to maximize your opportunities. To get a job, the people looking to hire someone like you have to know you exist, be aware of your skills and know how to contact you. Well, maybe not so simple. Assuming you have a resume that effectively represents your skills and abilities, then the next logical step is to make sure it's seen by the people who are hiring. But how? One of the most effective ways to find a job fast One of the most effective ways to do that is to use a service that will instantly put your resume on all the best career sites at once, where an estimated 1.5 million employers and recruiters search for qualified job candidates daily. One of the oldest, largest and most respected of these services can be found by following this link. It really works. Of course this is not the only activity you should pursue in your job search, however with massive exposure you'll maximize your chances of landing a great job! And you'll also expose yourself to millions of jobs, job search tools and invaluable research by having accounts on all the top job sites. Here's how it works... You fill out one simple form and then immediately an account is created for you and your resume is posted on over 85 national and specialty career sites like Careerbuilder, Monster, Dice, Job.com and many more. It's that simple. You can even choose to post your resume confidentially so your identifying information like name, address and current company can't be easily seen by your current employer. Saves you time and hours of research! It'll only take you about 5 minutes, however you'll save at least 60 hours in research and data entry! And once you have an account on all the major sites, not only are you instantly available to employers and recruiters who are hiring - but you'll be able to search through the millions of jobs posted on all these sites collectively. One nice feature you get with this service is a personalized online posting report - that you can access any time. This report lists every career site you've been posted to, along with "quick links" so you can easily log-in to each one and search their jobs. And while you're there, you can take advantage of an amazing array of free job search tools and advice offered by the various career sites. Check out Resume Rabbit - They've done all the hard work for you. We think you'll like it. Some satisfied Resume Rabbit users share their experience with having a resume posted on all the top career sites: Juan, a CPA/Controller from Georgia said: "I accepted a position with a company that is located less than two miles from my home. My resume got into my new employer's hands as a direct result of one the career site postings performed by ResumeRabbit.com." Ronnie, a sales representative in Texas reports, "I got the account on Sunday evening and by Monday morning I was already getting phone calls from recruiters. That was fast and easy. There are so many job sites out there it would have taken weeks." A customer service representative in Missouri named Jim used ResumeRabbit.com to post his resume and commented, "I signed up on a Tuesday and by Thursday the job offers started pouring in. By Friday, I had a job set up!" You can go directly to Resume Rabbit by following this link. It's a competitive job market right now. For the competitive edge you've got to be in the right places at the right times. So put your resume where millions are searching daily. And give yourself access to millions of job listings you couldn't find in any one single place. Even if you do it by hand, we recommend giving yourself maximum exposure by posting your resume on as many career sites as possible.

Check out Nine Tricks if You're Bad With Names

Click here: Nine Tricks if You're Bad With Names - Careers Articles

Nine Tricks if You're Bad With Names

Filed under: Business NetworkingPrint Article

Posted Oct 16th 2009 3:14PM

CareerBuilder.com

Two strangers meet at a networking function. One person speaks up first. "Hi, I'm Laura Mulford," she says, offering her hand to her partner.

"Raj Babu," he responds with a handshake. "Nice to meet you." The whole exchange takes less than four seconds. Ten minutes later, neither person can remember the other's name.

Ah, names. Some people have gift for remembering them. But for far too many of us, they go in one ear and right out the other. Unfortunately, referring to everyone as "hey" or "you" can be suicide when it comes to networking.

"In networking, names are the good stuff," say Anne Barber and Lynne Waymon, co-authors of 'Make Your Contacts Count' (Amacom). "It will be mighty difficult for you to initiate a relationship with someone if you don't know that person's name."

If remembering others' names is downright impossible for you, try out these tips from Barber and Waymon:

1. Repeat the first name or confirm the last name.

Simply saying, "It's nice to meet you, Chuck" or "and your last name was...?" will help you register the name and give it a better chance to implant itself into your memory.

2. Ask a question or make a comment about the person's name.

"Nice to meet you, Julia. My college roommate's name was Julia, so I'll have no problem remembering you."

3. Ask the person to spell his or her name.

"Abby, do you spell your name with a 'y' or with an 'ie'?"

4. Associate the name with a picture in your mind.

If you meet a CEO named Arthur, visualize him as King Arthur with the knights of the Round Table. "Some people like this technique; others say it confuses them," warn Barber and Waymon. "Only use it if it's helpful."

5. Ask how the person got his name.

"Savannah, were you named after the city?"

6. Tell the person what you have heard about him.

"I heard you organized this whole event, Peter."

7. Keep your energy level high.

Let your body language and tone of voice signal that you are honestly trying to learn the other person's name and teach her yours. According to Barber and Waymon, people say this is flattering.

8. Always say the person's name again as you leave her.

"It was good to meet you, Jen."

9. Handle forgotten names with grace.

No, whining about how bad you are with names is not graceful. Instead, ask a friend to remind you, or if you can recall where you met that person, say "I remember meeting you at the conference in Seattle. I'm Sarah Ansari. Will you tell me your name again?" The person may have forgotten your name too, and will be grateful for your reintroduction.

Always remember: making small talk about a person's name may take time, but it could save you embarrassment later on!