Small Interest Groups

RWN members with similar personal and professional interest join to form Small Interest Groups (SIGs) to meet and share experiences. Members obtain mutual support and information as they pursue individual life and career goals.

More information on SIGs, including how to start a SIG can be found by logging in to the Members Only portion of the website.  Click on "Resources" then "Document Management" then "RWN Member Connections"

            SIG CHAIR: Leanne Reed  585-473-8877, Leannereedassociates@gmail.com

	SIG Name	Description
	*NEW* Spiritual Empowerment and Business Development	Like-spirited women fostering, nurturing, and encouraging each other to be their authentic selves and bringing their spirituality into their business. Occasionally guest speakers/facilitators will be invited. 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm (Location to be determined) Contact: Dale A. Evans - 585.244.0743 – (Dale@ItAllBeginsNow.com  )
	*NEW* Developing Your Psychic Skills	Participants of this group will explore and develop their inherent psychic skills and abilities first-hand. Members will actively participate by sharing their experiences, their skills, abilities, and their curiosity. Occasionally guest speakers/facilitators will be invited. 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 pm (Location to be determined) Contact: Dale A. Evans - 585.244.0743 – (Dale@ItAllBeginsNow.com )
	Balancing Baby & Business	You have spent years establishing your career and do not want that to completely vanish, but now your life is entering a new phase as a parent.  We are a group of mothers (expecting to preschool) who want to shower ourselves with a business and professional network to keep our career options open as our families grow.  Contact:  Lisa Altman, 545-1460 (lisa.altman@crental.com)
	Book Club	This SIG reads a wide variety of books, leading to lively interaction and discussion. The group decides which books to read and then gathers the following month to discuss them. Contact:  June Ogden, 473-2635   (junecogden@hotmail.com)
	Chocolate Lovers	Is chocolate one of your major food groups or you simply experience an occasional craving for the luscious treat?  Share your desserts and recipes as well as visit Rochester’s many chocolate experiences. Contact: Dawn Hampsey, 482-3511  (hampseyd@frontiernet.net)
	Eat Right…It’s Easier Than You Think	It does not have to be confusing or overwhelming! Want to feel better, more energetic? In this SIG, we’ll get you thinking about eating right – more often than wrong! Trying to sort out all of the media messages? There are lots of theories – but not that many proven facts! This is NOT a weight loss group – but it might be a nice side effect for some. Eating right can be easier than you think! Contact: Michelle Groden, 546-6448  (michele.groden@nmss.org)
	Finance	For women with careers that deal with some aspect of finance. We are all about networking and sharing information pertinent to our profession. The world of finance is rapidly changing and we help keep each other current. Contact: Jeanne Morelli, 454-4161 (jmorelli@dkcb.com) or Kathy (Hendel) Barnes, 368-7560  (kbarnes@tompkinsins.com)
	Leveraging Experience and Diversity (LEAD)	RWN celebrates and encourages diversity. LEAD brings together a diverse group of women from different cultural backgrounds, languages, ethnicity, races, and countries – anyone who thinks of herself as a minority – and those who are interested in experiencing RWN’s rich diversity. Coantact: Regine Calvar  458-9333 (rnacalvar@rna-css.com)
	Leadership in the New Millennium	Focus on embracing the leader in you. Explore techniques for releasing your talents in a variety of environments; replenish your awareness of cutting edge skills in the emerging millennium. This SIG provides a forum to discuss ideas, concepts, challenges, and opportunities. Contacts: Maria Caton, ( mariacaton1@yahoo.com)
	Outdoor Adventurers	We are a group that explores nature, fitness and networking while hiking and walking in the beautiful Rochester region. Occasionally, we have events involving bicycling, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snow shoeing, canoeing, guided tours, camping, etc.  This is an opportunity to enjoy and enhance your well being while connecting with and learning more about other members in a non-threatening and non-competitive environment.  You may pick up a new outdoor skill, too! Contact: Amy Austin – 385-5143  Amy.Austin@morganstanley.com Karen Howe – 263-7233  karen.howe@us.pwc.com
	Restauranteers!	Conquering Rochester one restaurant at a time! Interested in great food, great company and a chance to try your hand at writing a restaurant review? Join us to enjoy a different restaurant each month while getting to know each other. We will write a review to post on the RWN website.  This way our members learn about Rochester's restaurants and how their peers rate them.  Dining out may include dinners, lunches, and/or brunches.  We will be looking at food presentation and taste, atmosphere, service, appearance and cleanliness of the restaurant. Contact: Allison Pope at 585-223-6204, apope@rochester.rr.com OR Kim Johnston at kimbersj2000@yahoo.com
	Sales & Marketing	Our goal is to provide a positive and professionally supportive environment in which our members can gain a better understanding of the Rochester marketplace through networking. We share ideas and leverage our collective expertise. We also cover topics designed to help us best market ourselves.  Contact: Beth Timmerman, beth.timmerman@proforma.com  594-0096 or Lynda Tibbits, 224-8888
	Wine and Wisdom	The more wines people taste, the better they become at recognizing the characteristics of the wines they enjoy. SIG members will have the opportunity to taste several wines a month. We will study wine regions around the world, grape varietals, food and wine pairings, reading wine labels, and the wine making process. Contact: Andrea Borheim, 671-2571 (awineparty@yahoo.com)
	Women in Career Transition	Have you been "down-sized" or "right-sized"?  Are you returning to the workforce or looking at an entirely new career?  Perhaps you are starting your own business? Then the Women in Career Transition (WICT) SIG is for you.  Come share, listen, socialize and strategize with other transitioning women in a casual, supportive and non-judgemental environment.  We work together as we each establish new professional goals and learn how to reach them. Contact: Ann Johnson, 387-9222x16 (vaughn@frontiernet.net)
	Young Professionals	Meet other young professionals as you learn, grow, and have fun with us. Our goal is to further develop ourselves personally and professionally. Join us for a wide range of activities and presentations from estate planning to cooking and career fashion to wine tours. Contact:  Allison Pope at 585-223-6204, (apope@rochester.rr.com)