BBJ Calendar

BBJ Schedule (Meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays at St. Mark,
with the exception of some holidays and/or scheduling difficulties.)

Activities in "RED" are not at St. Mark Church

DATE	PRESENTER/ ACTIVITY	TOPIC	PRESENTER NOTES
July 5	INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY - NO BBJ MEETING
July 8	Financial Fitness Seminar at First Evangelical Free Church (EFREE) 6:30 PM	"Financial Fitness During Times of Job Loss or Career Transition"	Click here for more info (PDF File)
July 12	David Hults Entrepreneurial Workshop (following main speaker)	"From Roadkill to Roadmap" - 8 steps to put your career in drive without taking costly detours.	http://www.activ8careers.com
July 19	Dale Furtwengler, Furtwengler & Associates, P. C. Vicky Wors	"Personal Branding" "Marketing Plan Module I: Defining Your Skillset"	Click here for more info (PDF File)
July 26	NOTE: ALTERNATE LOCATION St. Louis County Library, Daniel Boone Branch, located on Clarkson Road near the intersection of Clayton & Clarkson (adjacent to Dierberg's) - Paul Steensland, Presenter, St. Louis County Library *** No Brownbag Meetings will be able to meet at St. Mark July 26-30	"How to Use the Library Resources on Your Job Search"
August 2	Mike Hoffey, VP Marketing, Protective Life Corporation, Asset Protection Division Mike McCarty	"Don't Buy the Champagne Too Early!" "Marketing Plan Module II: Positioning "	Click here for more info (PDF File)
August 9	David Hults Entrepreneurial Workshop (following main speaker)	"From Desperation to Deal" - Learn the key to hidden income and unlock your true earning potential.	http://www.activ8careers.com
August 16	Robert Phillips, Marketing Manager, Clarity Micro
August 19	BBJ Networking Success "Happy Hour" will be at Helen Fitzgeralds, Lindbergh and Watson, Sunset Hills, 63127, 5:30-8:00 PM
August 23	Samantha Naes Entrepreneurial Workshop (following main speaker)	"Marketing Plan Module III: Promotional Tools"
August 30	Frank Danzo, Career Networking Pro	"How to Effectively Network During Your Job Search"
September 6	LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - NO BBJ MEETING
September 13	David Hults Entrepreneurial Workshop (following main speaker)	"From Frustrated to Focused" - Crafting a resume for fit and focus.	http://www.activ8careers.com
September 20	John Schweitzer, CEO	"Networking Can Be Fun"
September 27	Panel Discussion, Vicky Wors, Moderator, followed by a picnic lunch Entrepreneurial Workshop (following main speaker)

BBJ PERSONAL MARKETING PLANNING GUIDE
INTRODUCTION	Mike McCarty & Vicky Wors, Presenters	"Introduction of the Marketing Plan to our Members" - Click here for more info (PDF File) Handout Materials: Click on handout for PDF File Career Plan Outline Weekly Goals Tracking Sheet
Module 1 - The Product	Vicky Wors, Presenter	"Learning the Product You are Selling - YOU" - Click here for more info (PDF File) Handout Materials: Click on handout for PDF File I Like Working Exercise People Skills Where to Work
Module 2 - Your Communication Strategy	Samantha Naes, Presenter	"Developing Your Elevator Speech"
Module 3 - Your Marketing Strategy	Mike McCarty & Mike Clutts, Presenters	"Define your Target Market" - Click here for more info (PDF File)
Module 4 - The Sales Process	Rick Rea & Patrick Dorsey, Presenters	"Target Resumes and Cover Letters" - Click here for more info (PDF File) Handout Materials: Click on handout for PDF File Power Words

Networking Calendars (These links will open in a new browser window.)

Missouri Career Center (developed by Joel Reinert,)
    August Networking Calendar - PDF File
    Extra Help Recruitment Event - July 20 - PDF File
    Convergys Job Fair - July 21 - PDF File
    Convergys Job Fair - July 28 - PDF File
    Convergys Job Fair - August 4 - PDF File
    Emerging Economy Careers - PDF File
    State of the St. Louis Workforce (PP presentation)
    Job Seeker Services - PDF File
    WIA Dislocated Adult Services - PDF File

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