CIBPWA presents Our Young BPW 7x7 speakers - DONt MISS OUT Seven speakers talking for seven minutes – 7x7 the speakers event that the Cook Islands Business and Professional Womens Association have programmed for this coming Tuesday 11th at 21.3 Vaiana Bar and Bistro located on NIkao beach. Kicking off at 7pm on the dot the evening known as the 7x7 Series was hugely popular when held at Cafe Salsa last year. The aim is to give each speaker seven minutes to talk about their area of expertise. Glenda Tuaine the 2013/14 elected President of the Association said “ This is an event I had been involved in when I lived in New Zealand and really enjoyed watching and listening to a broad range of speakers giving a really great synopsis on what they do or on a particular topic of interest . Last year’s 7x7 event was hugely entertaining and eye-opening to what our speakers deal with everyday in their chosen professions and I am sure these leading young women will show us just what girl power is all about!.” As part of the events programme for 2013/14 the CIBPWA aimed to hold a 7x7 event each quarter. This event is the second one in that plan and see the following wonderful speakers take the podium. Rachael Reeves –Journalist Rachel Reeves Rachel has written for the Cook Island News Paper, Escape magazine, and several other publications. She has taught English in Vietnam, Thailand and Nepal. Rachael recently left her job as a journalist for Easy Reader in Los Angeles to come home to the Cook Islands to write a book. Her Grandmother is from Atiu Georgia Langdon – Senior Fisheries Officer Moved from Australia three years ago and first travelled here to compete in Vaka Eiva as a junior. Working for Marine Resources firstly in the Pearl division where she was based in Manihiki for 2 years she has now moved to the Offshore Fisheries division. Georgia gained a scholarship to study at Duke University in the United States of America in her first year living here. Her Dad is from Mauke Luana Bosanqet-Heays – Cook Islands Jobs Luana has worked for numerous high profile organisations such as the NZ government, Green Peace, The Green Party, NZ Unite Union, Auckland University of Technology in Auckland and Te Ipukarea Society. She now runs her own online job search company “Cook Islands Jobs” attracting interest both locally and from across the globe for jobs right here in Rarotonga! She is also currently developing another organisation “Volunteer Raro” enticing and coordinating tourist to give back while visiting our shores “ethical travel”. Brynn Acheson – Kitesup Brynn owns Kitesup (kitesurfing school, stand up paddleboarding, stand up paddle board Yoga and pilates, with her partner Ina Nooroa. They have recently opened retail store in Muri next to Delilicious.She has been here for 4 years. Originally from Whitefish, Montana, USA. Brie Zeeman ( Mangakahia) – Turama Photography Brie with her husband is the owner of Turama Photography aptly called in recognition of the central role light plays in the art of photography. They expanded their online presence and diversified their marketing strategy starting a blog and a Facebook page, which garnered over 100 viewers in one day. Brie is in high demand for her photographic skills.She shoots weddings, food, travel, landscapes, portraits, and commercial events. Jana Epati –A student with opportunities Is currently studying for a double degree in Law and Commerce at Auckland University but returns home in her holidays to work. Vaiana Dance - 21.3 Vaiana Bar and Bistro Vaiana is the owner operator of “Vaiana’s Bar and Bistro” in Nikao. Where the young BPW event is being held on Tuesday 11th Feb. At the opening of the beach bar Vaiana pledged to her family, that she would put the money she made from the bar towards rebuilding their family house that burnt to the ground a week before Vaiana’s opened. She studied abroad and returned to Raro 2 years ago. The fee to be a member of the CIBPWA is only $20.00.The event will provide an opportunity to re-new memberships or for new members to join. The 7x7 entry fee will be $20.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members and includes a burger of your choice – Fish, Chicken, Cheese with chips and one drink of either Wine, Beer or Juice to be served at the interval. Please come along on the night the event is open to all women and even men if you feel like coming too says “ Shannon Saunders Vice President and key organiser for this event. “ The event starts at 7 and we will be at Vaiana’s from 6pm onwards should you like to come down earlier for a drink and causal networking. “ CIBPWA will also be announcing several new projects for 2014 so make sure you come along.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Feb 2014 21:02:18 +0000
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