One of the many perks for our PWN members is the opportunity to join a Power Group which allows for a more intimate setting to connect and network with other women in the organization!
These groups are currently meeting:
COASTAL CONNECTIONS
1st & 3rd Mondays
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting in Person at 780 Pilot House Dr. 500-B, Newport News VA 23606
Facilitator: Megan McElrath: (757) 218 - 0369 or Megan@MeganMcElrathRealty.Com
INSPIRING HER STORY
1st & 3rd Thursdays
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Meeting in person at Busy Nothings Coffee Company (2170 William Styron Square S, Newport News, VA 23606)
Facilitator: Deborah DeJesus
Email: yorktown.va@sylvanlearning.com or text (757) 621-1657
MORNING MOTIVATORS
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Meeting in person at New Hope Church (80 Groome Rd, Newport News 23601) & via ZOOM
Facilitator: Beckie Belote beckiebelote@verizon.net
Women of Williamsburg
Last Tuesday of the Month
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Meeting in person at Windchaser Meadery 6931 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg VA 23188
Facilitator: Melanie Hultman (757) 585 - 7177
Please contact the group’s facilitator(s) for more information.
PWN Power Groups Policies & Guidelines
Membership in a Power Group is ideal for PWN Members who are interested in increasing the bottom line and
developing a network of contacts.
The purpose of a Power Team is to provide a forum for the exchange education and connection that may result in
business leads among non-competing group members while allowing for increased exposure in your business.
The following are Policies each PWN Power is expected to follow
● All Power Group Members must a be current dues paying PWN member.
● Team meeting times and location are to be determined by each Power Team.
● Power Team meetings should not exceed 90 minutes.
● PWN programs and networking luncheons will be presented to Power Teams at every meeting.
● All printed materials representing or characterizing PWN, (newspaper, pamphlets, information slips, etc.) must
be approved by the PWN Board of Directors. Use of the PWN logo is the exclusive right of the Board of
Directors.
● One profession or service is to be represented in each power group.
● PWN members are only permitted to be in one PWN Power group.
● A potential PWN member or Power Team member may visit any team twice before joining.
● Guests (and substitutes) conflicting with exclusive category members may be observers only.
● Guests (and substitutes) not conflicting may share power.
● Facilitators will be informed of leadership training, when it is available.
● Facilitators are selected by their Power Team
o Once selected to the position of facilitator, a facilitator serves a term of 6 months to 2 years.
o Exceptions are to be approved by the PWN Board of Directors.
o Suggested rotation – (The team has the option to add or change any duties)
- 1st year the member will be responsible for attendance monitoring, team
e-mails and as a back-up to the facilitator.
- 2nd year the member will be responsible for facilitating the team. The team has
the option to add or change any other duties.
● If the member has a habitual attendance problem, she will be asked to leave the group.
● All members are expected to make the commitment to attend 4 meetings within a 3 month period. In other
words, any member is allowed to miss 2 meetings every 3 months.
● If a member is unable to attend her Power Team meeting, she should make an attempt to find a substitute
in her absence.
New Power Groups
● In order to start a new power team, the individual must have been a PWN member for one year.
● New PWN Power Teams must be approved by PWN BOD.
Suggested Policies to be determined by each Power Groups
Each team has the option to:
- Track attendance
- Give an infomercial about their business – Including 10 minute presentations
- Limit the size of the team