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	<title>Downtown Networking Association &#187; Blog</title>
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	<description>The Downtown Networking Association brings young-minded, professional women together to share ideas and evolve personally and professionally.</description>
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		<title>Snowshoeing + Fondue on Cypress Feb 22</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:59:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>angie.schick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy the winter wonderland of Cypress with a moderate snowshoe hike up Cypress and be rewarded with an amazing fondue session. Exercise + chocolate with a view, what more could a girl want? Date: Feb 22nd Meeting time 5:30pm &#8211; 6:00pm at St. David&#8217;s United Church &#8211; 1525 Taylor Way , West Vancouver Itinerary: 5:30 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>Enjoy the winter wonderland of Cypress with a moderate snowshoe hike up Cypress and be rewarded with an amazing fondue session. Exercise + chocolate with a view, what more could a girl want?</strong></em></p>
<p>Date: Feb 22nd<br />
Meeting time 5:30pm &#8211; 6:00pm at St. David&#8217;s United Church &#8211; 1525 Taylor Way , West Vancouver</p>
<p>Itinerary:<br />
5:30 &#8211; 6:00pm  &#8211; Meet at St. David&#8217;s United Church 1525 Taylor Way , West Vancouver to  &#8211; Distribute snowshoes, poles &amp; headlamps<br />
6:00pm &#8211; Depart for ski hill following each other<br />
6:30pm &#8211; Arrive at upper parking lot<br />
7:00pm &#8211; Depart on guided snowshoe<br />
8:00pm &#8211; Arrive at turnaround point for Fondue under the stars!<br />
8:30pm &#8211; Return journey (time approximate depending on whether we stay up there longer)<br />
9:00pm &#8211; Arrive back at the parking lot</p>
<p>Cost (includes all equipment, trail pass and fondue): Members at $55, Non-members at $60</p>
<p>RSVP by Feb 8th. Car-pooling will be sorted out once we get confirmation of numbers<a href="http://dnasnowshoe.eventbrite.com/">.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://dnasnowshoe.eventbrite.com/">REGISTER</a></p>
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		<title>Lunch and Learn Invitation for DNA Ladies</title>
		<link>http://dnavancouver.com/2012/01/lunch-and-learn-invitation-for-dna-ladies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>angie.schick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DNA Member Jennie Weeks is a personable and approachable financial advisor. She&#8217;s inviting us to a lunch and learn she&#8217;s hosting later this month. Details from Jennie below: &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; I wanted to personally invite you to a lunch and learn seminar I am hosting downtown on Tuesday January 31st. The rates for Critical Illness Insurance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DNA Member Jennie Weeks is a personable and approachable financial advisor. She&#8217;s inviting us to a lunch and learn she&#8217;s hosting later this month. Details from Jennie below:</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p>I wanted to personally invite you to a lunch and learn seminar I am hosting downtown on Tuesday January 31st.</p>
<p>The rates for Critical Illness Insurance are increasing mid February as a result of the low interest rate environment.</p>
<p>This is a truly unique insurance product that is affordable, flexible and when purchased with a return of premium rider, your premiums are refunded if you never make a claim.</p>
<p>Join me on Tuesday January 31st at our downtown office for a lunch and learn session where you can determine for yourself if this should be part of your personal financial security plan.</p>
<p>Myself and Living Benefits Specialist, Alan Pepper, will be discussing Critical Illness Insurance and its role in your financial security.</p>
<p>Here is a <a href="http://dnavancouver.com/?attachment_id=714">one pager</a> if you want some preliminary information on the product in advance.</p>
<p>If you would like a personalized quote in advance, I would be happy to provide this for you.</p>
<p>Limited seating, please RSVP if you will be attending.</p>
<p><strong>Jennie Weeks, BComm.</strong><br />
Financial Security Advisor<br />
CELL: 604-961-5409<br />
#600-1508 West Broadway, Van, BC, V6J 1W8<br />
OFFICE: 604-732-1508 ext 464<br />
Jennie.Weeks[at]freedom55financial.com<br />
<em><strong>Providing Clarity and Choice through financial transitions</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Happy New Year!</title>
		<link>http://dnavancouver.com/2012/01/happy-new-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>angie.schick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year too all our members and friends. Looking forward to a great 2012. We have some great events coming up, stay tuned for details.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year too all our members and friends. Looking forward to a great 2012. We have some great events coming up, stay tuned for details.</p>
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		<title>DNA Holiday Cocktails Event December 15th</title>
		<link>http://dnavancouver.com/2011/11/dna-holiday-cocktails-event-december-15th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>angie.schick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time for our annual holiday cocktails event! Please join us on December 15th at Scarlet Tapas Lounge for some holiday cheer with DNA. Scarlet boasts one of the hottest VIP rooms in Vancouver, dipped in shades of red.  Toast the holiday spirit in style with a special &#8216;DNA martini,&#8217; indulge in some delicious canapes, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s time for our annual holiday cocktails event! Please join us on December 15th at Scarlet Tapas Lounge for some holiday cheer with DNA.</p>
<p>Scarlet boasts one of the hottest VIP rooms in Vancouver, dipped in shades of red.  Toast the holiday spirit in style with a special &#8216;DNA martini,&#8217; indulge in some delicious canapes, and enter to win some excellent prizes.</p>
<p>Invite your friends and co-workers (ladies only please)&#8230;the more the merrier!</p>
<p>Ensure your membership is renewed, or become a new member by this date and there is no cost to attend this event!<br />
For non-members, event cost is $20.</p>
<p><strong>DNA Holiday Cocktails</strong><br />
Thursday, December 15, 6pm-8pm<br />
Scarlet Tapas Lounge<br />
1216 Granville Street, Vancouver</p>
<p><a href="dnaholiday.eventbrite.com">REGISTER</a></p>
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		<title>2011/2012 Events!</title>
		<link>http://dnavancouver.com/2011/11/20112012-events/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>angie.schick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve just posted lots of events planned for our 2011/2012 year. More details to come, but you can start noting these dates in your calendar. DNA 2011-2012 Events]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve just posted lots of events planned for our 2011/2012 year. More details to come, but you can start noting these dates in your calendar.</p>
<p><a href="http://dnavancouver.com/events/upcoming/">DNA 2011-2012 Events</a></p>
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		<title>DNA AGM and Shopping Event October 11th</title>
		<link>http://dnavancouver.com/2011/09/dna-agm-and-shopping-event-october-11th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:34:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>angie.schick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please join us for our annual AGM event! This year we&#8217;ll be combining our AGM business with a shopping and fashion event at the new Jacqueline Conoir Studio (they moved earlier this year to a beautiful new location). Join us for canapes, champagne, a fashion show, and great social networking. This event is free for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please join us for our annual AGM event! This year we&#8217;ll be combining our AGM business with a shopping and fashion event at the new Jacqueline Conoir Studio (they moved earlier this year to a beautiful new location).</p>
<p>Join us for canapes, champagne, a fashion show, and great social networking.</p>
<p>This event is free for members and $10 for non-members. Non-members, your $10 fee is transferable to the annual DNA membership fee, if you apply for membership at the event.</p>
<p>We look forward to talking fashion and business with you all!</p>
<p><a href="http://dnaagm.eventbrite.com/">REGISTER HERE</a>.</p>
<p>Your DNA Board.</p>
<p><a href="http://dnavancouver.com/?attachment_id=677"><img title="DNA_Oct-11-" src="http://dnavancouver.com/cms/uploads/2011/09/DNA_Oct-11--282x400.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="400" /></a></p>
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		<title>DNA Spotlight: Nancy Mudford</title>
		<link>http://dnavancouver.com/2011/09/dna-spotlight-nancy-mudford/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>caroline.hickton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every few months, DNA puts the spotlight on one of our fabulous members. This time, please meet the charming Nancy Mudford. Nancy has been a member of DNA for about eight years and she can always be counted on for fabulous donations at several of our DNA events! Originally referred to DNA by a friend, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every few months, DNA puts the spotlight on one of our fabulous members.<br />
This time, please meet the charming Nancy Mudford.</p>
<p><a href="http://dnavancouver.com/2011/09/dna-spotlight-nancy-mudford/nancy-mudford-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-675"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-675" title="Nancy Mudford" src="http://dnavancouver.com/cms/uploads/2011/09/Nancy-Mudford2-100x100.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /></a></p>
<p>Nancy has been a member of DNA for about eight years and she can always be counted on for fabulous donations at several of our DNA events! Originally referred to DNA by a friend, Nancy thought the members seemed like a great group and over the years she has enjoyed getting to know them better. Nancy’s hobbies include playing poker, golfing and drinking wine. No wonder she fits right in with DNA with our annual martini-mixer, golf tournament and previous poker events!</p>
<p><strong>Nancy’s Business Background<br />
</strong>Nancy was working for Telus almost a decade ago when she decided she decided to try something different. She packed up her desk, left Telus and opened her first business “<a href="http://www.lepetitspa.ca/" target="_blank">Le Petit Spa</a>”.  Le Petit Spa is a French country-inspired day spa that was a dream-turned-reality for Nancy. Building on her blossoming knowledge of the spa industry, five years ago Nancy started “<a href="http://www.spaboutique.ca/default.asp" target="_blank">Spa Boutique</a>,” Canada&#8217;s leading online store for cosmetics and beauty products. An entrepreneur at heart, Nancy has met her fair share of challenges, like many business owners, but she faces each challenge head-on and continues to be successful. “I love the freedom to be creative and the diversity you get running a business,” said Nancy.</p>
<p><strong>Nancy’s Top 3 Beauty Tips</strong></p>
<p>1.       Exfoliate your skin to discover radiant skin (Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant is one of Nancy’s most popular products);</p>
<p>2.       Mask at home at least once a week to rehydrate your skin;</p>
<p>3.       use minerals to protect your skin daily (Jane Iredale minerals are 100% natural and has SPF 20)</p>
<p>Interested in applying some of these beauty tips to your regiment? Nancy offers a VIP discount to all DNA members, 10% off products and regular priced services.</p>
<p>Visit Nancy at <a href="http://www.lepetitspa.ca/" target="_blank">Le Petit Spa</a> or <a href="http://www.spaboutique.ca/default.asp" target="_blank">Spa Boutique</a>.</p>
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		<title>DNA Kayaking Event &#8211; August 16</title>
		<link>http://dnavancouver.com/2011/08/dna-kayaking-event-august-16/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 03:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>angie.schick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With this nice hot weather, what&#8217;s more fitting than hitting the water? On August 16th, come join us for some kayaking around Granville Island and English Bay! Details: Date: August 16, 2011 Place: Ecomarine, Granville Island Time: 5.30pm &#8211; 8.30pm (maybe a few pints / wine after?) Price: $25 (members), $35 (non-members) What to bring: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With this nice hot weather, what&#8217;s more fitting than hitting the water? On August 16th, come join us for some kayaking around Granville Island and English Bay!</p>
<p>Details:<br />
Date: August 16, 2011<br />
Place: Ecomarine, Granville Island<br />
Time: 5.30pm &#8211; 8.30pm (maybe a few pints / wine after?)<br />
Price: $25 (members), $35 (non-members)<br />
What to bring: A sense of adventure&#8230;.and&#8230;.quick-drying clothes and shoes, water, sunscreen, a light jacket in case the weather changes and a dry change of clothes. All other gear to be provided by Ecomarine.</p>
<p>No previous experience is required as there will be tips/lessons if required.</p>
<p>There is a maximum group size of 8, so <a href="http://dnakayak.eventbrite.com/">register</a> to save your spot.</p>
<p>Registration deadline is August 12.</p>
<p>If you have any specific requests, questions or concerns, please email Nicole at vpsports@dnavancouver.com</p>
<p>See you on the water!</p>
<p><a href="http://dnakayak.eventbrite.com/">REGISTER</a></p>
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		<title>DNA Super Hero Golf Tournament, July 19</title>
		<link>http://dnavancouver.com/2011/06/dna-super-hero-golf-tournament-july-19/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>angie.schick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join fellow DNA members, their friends, colleagues, and associates for a good time on this executive style golf course. Downtown Networking Association’s Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at Country Meadows in Richmond, BC. This year’s theme, “Super Hero Party”, is sure to impress! Book your Foursome Today! Teams will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join fellow DNA members, their friends, colleagues, and associates for a good time on this executive style golf course.</p>
<p>Downtown Networking Association’s Annual Golf Tournament will be held on<br />
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at<br />
Country Meadows in Richmond, BC.<br />
This year’s theme, “Super Hero Party”, is sure to impress! </p>
<p><a href="http://dnagolf.eventbrite.com">Book your Foursome Today!<br />
</a> </p>
<p>Teams will participate in a texas scramble format with plenty of prizes for long drive, KP&#8217;s and other tricks.</p>
<p>Each Ticket to the event includes lunch and beverage voucher, 18 holes of golf, banquet buffet, prizes and a whole lot of laughs.  </p>
<p><a href="http://dnagolf.eventbrite.com">REGISTER</a></p>
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		<title>DNA Spa Event: Mani/Pedi Party, June 16th</title>
		<link>http://dnavancouver.com/2011/05/dna-spa-event-manipedi-party-june-16th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 04:59:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>angie.schick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s time to get ready for summer. Join DNA for a pampering nail party at Pure Nail Bar in Yaletown. We’ll have the place all to ourselves to network while our hands and feet get the royal treatment. A glass of wine and snacks included in the evening. Register by choosing your service of choice: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s time to get ready for summer. Join DNA for a pampering nail party at Pure Nail Bar in Yaletown. We’ll have the place all to ourselves to network while our hands and feet get the royal treatment. A glass of wine and snacks included in the evening.</p>
<p>Register by choosing your service of choice:</p>
<p>Pedicure: $50 members, $55 non-members<br />
Mani/Pedi: $65 members, $70 non-members *plus free pair of zuza flip flops when you get the manipedi combo (retail value $15.99)</p>
<p><a href="http://dnavancouver.com/events/upcoming/">REGISTER NOW</a></p>
<p>See you at the bar!</p>
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