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Develop accountibility. Grow
your relationship with God
and others.
Find out more about joining CBWF
We would love to hear from you
Debbie Blank
CBWF, Director
Miracle Hills III, Suite 210
1065 North 115th St.
Omaha, NE 68154
Tel: 402-431-0002 Ext. 6
Fax: 402-431-1749
Email : dblank@cbwf.org
Luncheons and Events
CBWF Luncheons
We all take time for lunch - at least once in a while. How about using that lunch time to hear a dynamic business woman share her secrets, successes, and struggles in her quest to live for Christ in the marketplace? At the same time we can enjoy female companionship, networking, and fellowship with other business and professional women in a relaxed environment.
Christian Business Women’s Fellowship (CBWF) Luncheons feature outstanding speakers who will inspire and challenge business women toward excellence in their spiritual, personal, and professional lives. Guest speakers will share business and Christian principles interspersed with personal and business testimonies. The goal is for each woman to receive “take home value” which will change her life.
All business and professional women are invited to attend the CBWF Luncheons in Omaha. Reservations must be made in advance through email to Debbie Blank, CBWF Director, at dblank@cbwf.org or by phone at 431-0002 ext.6. The schedule for 2008 is:
West Omaha Luncheons
Valentino’s, 108th and O Streets
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost is $11 at the door
February 19, 2008 Pam Fischer, Owner,
Premier Recruiters
"Your Golden Rolodex: How to Network for Results” Pam worked as a CPA with fortune 500 companies before finding her nitch in the recruiting business. After serving as a recruiting manager, she founded her own company five years ago. Pam is passionate about connecting people both corporately and relationally and has excellent tips for owners and employees on building lasting relationships. Pam is active in many professional and community based organizations including Leadership Omaha and Lutheran Family Services. She has three step sons with her husband, Randy Korth.
April 23, 2008 Cynthia Hardin Milligan, Dean,
College of Business Admin
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
"Balancing a Busy Life" Cynthia Hardin Milligan is the dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Previously, she served as President of Cynthia Milligan & Associates, a consulting firm for financial institutions, located in Lincoln, Nebraska. She is a member of the board of directors of Wells Fargo, San Francisco, California, The Gallup Organization, Omaha, Nebraska; and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, Michigan of which she is Chair. In addition, Mrs. Milligan is a member of many academic, civic and community boards. She and her husband Bob, a Lincoln businessman, have five children and three grandchildren.
July 22, 2008 Pat Loontjer, President,
Gambling with the Good Life
“When Dreams Become Nightmares:
Women and Problem Gambling”
Pat Loontjer initiated and forged a statewide alliance of business, religious, media, political, and grass roots citizens who have consistently kept expanded gambling, with its problems, embezzlements, and family destruction, out of Nebraska. Women suffer the most as their dreams turn into nightmares. Learn what you can do to help your family and friends overcome this devestation to our society. Pat has five children and eight grandchildren.
October 14, 2008 Gail Werner-Robertson, CEO,
GWR Wealth Management
“The Gift of Giving”
Gail Werner-Robertson’s passion for finance, coupled with a desire to help families manage and pass on their wealth, led to the creation of GWR Wealth Management which helps high-net-worth individuals manage their resources and futures. Gail also founded GWR Investments, GWR Financial and GWR Law and has a passion for investing in her community through philanthropic works. She and her husband have four children.
Downtown Luncheons
Rick’s Boatyard, 345 Riverfront Drive
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost is $15.00 at the door.
May 20, 2008 Kathy Larson, VP for Development,
Grace University
“Crying in the Workplace - Should Big Girl's Cry?”
September 16, 2008 Viv Ewing, Program Developer,
Salvation Army KROC Center
“How to Hear and Be Heard”
CBWF Networking Luncheons
Networking Luncheons create Christ-centered networking opportunities where business and professional women can build relationships that will benefit them both personally and professionally.
The lunch schedule from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm at different locations throughout the city is designed to allow woman to network for professional needs, be encouraged by means of a devotion and spiritual discussion, and spend time in prayer with each other. Up to six women signup for a particular date and location. There is no charge for the gathering except the cost of individual meals and tip.
Regarding Networking Luncheons, Kathryn wrote, "Thank you for saying just the right words...I really felt uplifted from our fellowship." Mary told us how much she enjoyed it and then said, "It's a great new idea...a wonderful avenue for the ladies."
Women are encouraged to sign up during the quarterly CBWF meetings or to contact Brenda Banks, the CBWF Networking Coordinator, at mailto:bbanks@opendoormission.org.
Special Events
Tour to Israel and Jordan
CBWF hosted a life-changing 5 Star journey to Israel and Jordan recently that brought the Bible to life in a way only possible by walking where Jesus walked. Our new "family" came to know Jesus Christ in a new and refreshing way, to grow in our relationship with God, and to understand His Word, His land, and His people like never before. The spiritual experiences, Biblical sites, and people we met from all over the world have forever changed us. We will now see the Bible in technicolor having experienced the land and the people.
If you would like information on the Fall, 2009 Israel/Jordan tour or the 2010 trip to Italy and Oberamergau (for the Passion Play), contact Debbie Blank at dblank@cbwf.org or 402-431-0002 ext. 6.
“Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem…” Matthew 20:18
