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October Dinner Meeting will be held on October 8th, 2025 at
Kelseys Roadhouse Restaurant,
405 Memorial Ave. Orillia, L3V 0T7
You must e-mail the OBWA at: [email protected]
by 3 p.m. Friday October 3rd, 2025 to RSVP.
As always we welcome all women to the OBWA and we are encouraging our members to bring a guest or two to our September meeting!
We will once again be collecting Toonies for Toiletries where the money collected goes for hygiene products for those in need in the community. So bring a toonie or 2.
The Sharing Place are in need of Donations. We will be collecting non-perishable food items and as well Clean Reusable Grocery Bags which we will donate to the Orillia Sharing Place.
Thank You to those that contribute!
We will have a 50/50 draw at our meeting! Good Luck!
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Important Update:
New:
There will be a $5 cover fee for Honorary members
and $10 for non members/Visitors which is payable at the door.
Evening Agenda:
5:30 – Networking – please bring your business cards & brochures with you
5:50 p.m. – Vice President’s Welcome
6:00 p.m. -Dinners will be ordered
Business of the Month – Linda Reid - Dress for Success the OBWA Nelle Carter Woman of the Year recipient 2025.
OBWA paid members 30 Second intro & our business updates
followed by visitors.
(please respect each other by keeping to the time limit)
Guest Speaker- To be announced
Closing words from our Vice-President
We are encouraging all paid members in good standing to update their Slide Show so we have one for each of our members. This slide show is shown at each of our meetings and lets those in attendance know who you are and what your business is. It is one of the perks of being a paid member. By being a paid member you have access to have your business information on the Shop Orillia Site. It is free and all you have to do is register on the site. It is a great way to advertise your business online!
Happy Birthday to our Members born in October!
Please note: Memberships are due September 1st , 2024 & need to be paid for you to be a member in good standing.
$100 membership fee will keep you a member and in good standing until August 31, 2025.
Members Benefits:
New: Networking dinner meeting fee waived.
Privilege of posting on OBWA social media.
Having their information about their business and themselves on our website
Business slide (powerpoint) at our networking dinner meetings.
Non-members can attend meetings though without the other privileges. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our executive members.
Paypal payments accepted only: https://orilliabusinesswomen.com/OnlinePayments.
Meet your 2025/26 Excecutive:
Trisha Cuthbertson: President
Corry Ticknor: Vice President, Social Media & Website Coordinator
Susan Zaroski: Secretary
Paula Martyn: Our Speaker Co-ordinator,
Dale McKay: Membership Co-ordinator
Lynn Peterson: Treasurer
Many Thanks to our OBWA 2025 WOTY/YWOTY Gala Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Mclean & Dickey Insurance
Kelsey's Original Roadhouse
East Side Mario's
Montana BBQ & Bar
Harvey's
Leah Cavanaugh Century 21
EPIC Luxury Vacations
Ness Law
CDC - Community Development Corp.
HGR Graham Partners
Sheelagh Gunn Visionaries
Anam Cara Osteo & Energy
Silver Sponsors:
Lisa Welch Madde, Law Firm
Krista Walker, RBC Mortgage Specialist
Susan Zaroski, Scentsy
Dale McKay Biofield Tuning Ontario
Namitha Hridin, Purna Web Agency
Julia Katsivo Carter, Successful & Smart Business Coaching
Bronze Sponsors:
Donna Bingelman, Donna Naturals
Fairfield Inn & Suites Orillia
Joel Barden, Barden Home Inspections
GALA SUPPORTERS (WHO DONATED GIFTS)
A big thank you goes out to everyone who donated to our door prize giveaways your generosity made the gala event that more spectacular.
SPECIAL APPRECIATION & THANKS TO:
Karen & Scott Wilson owners of Giant Tiger Orillia
(Gift Cards for the recipients)
Evans Flowers
(Corsages for nominees & bouquets for recipients)
Sandi Raven, Remarkable Engraving & Gifts
(Designing of the awards)
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS!
Without your support our event would not be possible.
If you need to contact Trisha Cuthbertson – OBWA Vice-President or another OBWA Executive Member
please Email: [email protected]
The Orillia Business Women’s Association Website & Business Membership Directly is Powered by www.ShopOrillia.com
Link to the Member Directory: www.OrilliaBusinessWomen.com/MemberBusinesses
Website: www.OrilliaBusinessWomen.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kelseys Original Roadhouse Orillia, 405 Memorial Ave, Orillia, ON L3V 0T7, Canada
