Remember the contest…

All you have to do is go to the post with the title Win a HP iPAQ Glisten smartphone..

simply click HERE

answer the questions…

and wait for the results to be announced on June 25th (my birthday 😉

Yvonne

National Awakenings June 2010

I found ads for 3 of the members of the Long island Entrepreneurs Meetup Group in the latest edition of Natural Awakenings. Did I miss any ??

http://content.yudu.com/

1. Ira Friereich – Best Buyers Broker
2. Marcy Neuman – HeartLites Inc.
3. Birgit Weiss – Reveal The Light Within Inc

And by the way: GREAT JOB again Julia Motherway on putting together this Magazine!!

Raffle Gifts June 8th meeting

Our optician, Arthur Singer http://www.opticmasters.com is offering a FREE eye exam

Eileen Lichtenstein, life coach and CEO of http://www.balanceandpower.com will hold a FREE session to see if she can help someone reach new heights

Singles event organizer, Gail Adams, http://www.7-in-heaven.com is offering $20 off a singles events of choice

Mitch Gold, Classic Home Services, has generously offered a FREE carpet cleaning, http://www.LIPainting.LI

Neil Ackerman, Licensed Massage Therapist – RTTouch2@aol.com offers discounts on any massage or massage package

Rob Vilardi of Vested Business Brokers is offering to do a FREE Business Evaluation for a small business owner to determine the market value – http://vestedbb.com/home

Mark Siegel, master clinical hypnotherapist at the New York Institute of Hypnosis is offering to hold a FREE stress management and elraxation session – http://NYIH.org

Bruce Chamoff, CEO of http://www.HotWebIdeas.net, will create a Free Facebook Fan Page for your company (created like a website)

Dr. Lidia Epel, D.D.S., will do a complimentary exam including 4 bitewing X-rays for you (value $190), http://www.EpelDDS.com

Melinda Molnar is an independent distributor with The Pampered Chef, www.pamperedchef.biz/melindasmolnar . She is offering a FREE kitchen show

Bruce Chamoff – http://www.HotWebIdeas.com is not only a Podcaster, a web designer and a radio host, he is also a musician and donated his CD Ground Zero

Dolores Persky http://responsibleparentsforeducation.com offered a framed poem (you can read it at https://longislandentrepreneurs.wordpress.com/2010/06/15/responsible-parents-for-education/

Howard and Yvonne http://www.HowardsHomes.com gave away 3 copies of the book Delivering Happiness by by Tony Hsieh CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.

“Make customer service the entire company, not just a department”

~~~

Raffle Gifts May 27, 2010

1.    Our optician, Arthur Singer http://www.opticmasters.com is offering a FREE eye exam

2.    Sandra McCarty will Set up a Facebook or Twitter page for your business and give free training on how to use it to grow your business http://www.longislandbusinesssolutions.webs.com/

3.    Eileen Lichtenstein, life coach and CEO of http://www.balanceandpower.com will hold a FREE session to see if she can help someone reach new heights

4.    Singles event organizer, Gail Adams, http://www.7-in-heaven.com is offering $20 off a singles events of choice

5.    James Stephens, http://www.Mazzitechnologies.com (collaborate business solutions) is going to evaluate someone’s website for FREE

6.    Melinda Molnar is an independent distributor with The Pampered Chef, www.pamperedchef.biz/melindasmolnar . She is offering a FREE kitchen show

7.    Mitch Gold, Classic Home Services, has generously offered a FREE carpet cleaning, http://www.LIPainting.LI

8.    Neil Ackerman, RTTouch2@aol.com offers $100 off any website design

9.    Dr. Lidia Epel, D.D.S., will do a complimentary exam including 4 bitewing X-rays for you (value $190), http://www.EpelDDS.com

10.    Mark Siegel, master clinical hypnotherapist at the New York Institute of Hypnosis is offering to hold a FREE stress management and relaxation session – http://NYIH.org

11.    Bruce Chamoff of http://www.HotWebIdeas.net offered to create a Facebook Fan Page, set up like a website, for one lucky winner

12.    Yvonne and Howard Bisk, http://www.HowardsHomes.com, gave away a free listing on the members directory on the blog https://longislandentrepreneurs.wordpress.com for one year

5 Simple Steps to Design and Create Your Own Prosperity

We’ve made arrangements to get you this great new pocket-book for Free!

“Energize Your Business with the Law of Attraction –
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http://www.earthandlight.com/free-book-for-friends/

This pocket-book is packed with messages to help you take your life and business to new levels. And, included with the book is a FREE online workshop. The book and online content together guide you to design your business and life to bring you what you desire. In the web workshop, there are audio meditations, video lessons, downloadable exercises and other tools.

http://www.earthandlight.com/free-book-for-friends/

June 9
Entrepreneur Lunch Call
Discover the 5 Steps to making you and your business irresistible
12:00 noon
FREE
Register at http://www.earthandlight.com/entrepreneur-virtual-lunch-circle/
Info – Kevin F. Murray – kevin@earthandlight.com – http://www.earthandlight.com

Long Island (Networking) Events May 29 – June 6, 2010

May 29
National Saferides Fundraiser and Beer Pong Tournament
http://www.NationalSaferides.org
Global Sports Cafe, 2016 Route 112, Medford
tournament $40 per team
6:00 Pm – May 30 3:00 AM
Project Mayhem will be performing at 10 PM
$5 at the door
You do not have to play in the tournament to come to the fundraiser
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/event.php?eid=121090247919859

May 30
Singles Events and Parties for Long Island
BBQ/ PICNIC for all ages
BBQ Food, Games / Icebreakers/ Demos  VOLLEY BALL, SCAVENGER HUNT, BEAN BAG TOSS, ARTS CRAFTS
1:00 – 6:00 PM
Belmont State Park, 625 Belmont Avenue, Babylon
$25.00 per person
Anyone that has a product to display, or a service that SINGLES might be most interested in, is welcome to call me about setting up a table
http://www.meetup.com/single-events/calendar/13185489/?a=cv1c_grp&rv=cv1c

May 31
Northshore Business Chamber
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Candlelight Diner in Commack
No membership fee to become a sponsor
Pay for your own breakfast + $2 donation
http://northshorebusinesschamber.com/

June 1
Breakfast Networking
Panera Bread, 1025 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon
8AM
Breakfast cost $3 – $5

June 1
Northshore Business Chamber
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Candlelight Diner in Commack
No membership fee to become a sponsor
Pay for your own breakfast + $2 donation
http://northshorebusinesschamber.com/

June 1
The Marketing Group Networking Night
Guest speaker Congressman Steve Israel
6PM – 8PM
John Harvards Restaurant, 2093 Smith Haven Plz, Lake Grove, NY 11755
$25 – members and $40 – non-members in advance
$30 – members and $45 members at the door
Includes a choice of dinner entrees
RSVP Ron Gold 631-941-1100

June 2 – June 6
Nassau County Strawberry Festival
BOCES school grounds
Corner of Jerusalem Avenue and Newbridge Road
Bellmore
http://www.nassaucountystrawberryfestival.com/
Be sure to get your Pay One Price Coupon at
http://www.TheStrawberryFest.com

June 2
LIPNet Breakfast Networking
7:45 AM
Bethpage Diner, Hempstead Turnpike
Pay for your own breakfast only
Dan Petersen
danpetersen@aol.com 516.924.3706

June 2
The ‘Lunch Break’
12PM – 2:00PM
2110 Smithtown Avenue Suite 2, Ronkonkoma
FREE LUNCH (make your own taco!!)
RSVP Helen Zagaro – 631-580-6036
http://www.StarPromoz.com

June 2
“Long Island Commercial Network”
Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Tpke, Westbury
5:30 – 8pm
FREE – Complimentary Appetizers
RSVP MichelMGMRealty@optonline.net

June 2
Long Island Breakfast Club’s Jeans & Jewels
6PM – ????
Eleanor Rigby’s, 133 Mineola Blvd., Mineola
$35.00 per person
Contest & prizes for the best western ensemble!
Music from 2 Great Bands – Paradox & RockDog
Chili Cook-off with Celebrity Chefs on Judges Panel
Admission: $35 includes Beer, Wine, Soda & Great Tastings
http://www.longislandbreakfastclub.org/calendar.htmlFor

June 2
An evening of relaxation through guided meditation and Reiki
“Energy has been overlooked. Try Reiki, it can cure what ails you!”
Dr. Mehmet Oz, on ‘The Dr. Oz Show’ on Fox Jan. 2010
Presented by Reiki Master Teacher:
Birgit Weiss, RMT CH, Holistic Health Consultant & Personal Transformation Coach
Reveal The Light Within, 186 Mill Road, Medford
$10
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Seating is limited, please call to register (631) 775-6012

June 3
Interchange Business Organization (IBO)
7:30 AM
Greenvale Townhouse Restaurant, Glen Cove Road, just north of Northern Blvd.
For more information call Lisa Cohn – 516-759-0550 ext. 235
http://www.meetibo.com

June 3
Breakfast Networking
8 a.m.
Panera Bread, 4959 Nesconset Hwy., Port Jefferson Station
Pay for your own breakfast!
Info 631-775-6012 or birgitweiss@optonline.net

June 3
IBA After Hours Networking Night
5:30-7:30PM
Butterfields, 661 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge
FREE buffet
http://clickiba.com/home/blurb.phtml?ID=9

June 3
A Mind-Body-Spiritual Healing Journey
Two Hour Workshop
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Blue Firmament Holistic Center, 202 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre
Moon Goddess Adventures™, LLC
COST: $35.00 per person ~ $60.00 if you sign up as a pair
http://www.moongoddessadventures.com/events.html

June 4
Nautical Mile Festival
Freeport’s Nautical Mile, Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport
June 4, 2010 at 4:00pm – June 6, 2010 at 10:00pm
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=118243148208575

June 4
LIMBA (Long Island Mid-Suffolk Business Association)
Networking and keeping you informed about what’s happening on Long Island
Holiday Inn, 3845 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma
8:30-9:30 AM (registration opens at 8:00)
$15/25 for members and $20 for non members
ernie@limba.net
http://www.limba.net

June 4
Singles Sports and Activity Based Events
Singles Soft Ball Team for Summer 2010
7:00 PM
McCarren Park, 780 Lorimer Street, Williamsburg
$85
http://singles.meetup.com/2448/calendar/13523834/?a=cv1c_grp&rv=cv1c

June 4
Singles Events and Parties for Long Island
Speed Dating + Latin Dance Night
8:30 PM
Casa Positano, 107-02 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills
$38
http://www.meetup.com/single-events/calendar/13375611/?a=cv1c_grp&rv=cv1c

June 5
Get Your Kids Healthy and Ready For Summer
with Dr. Sears LEAN Essentials
9:00 AM
Thinkertots, 1134 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
$25 per person or $35 per couple (includes class, workbook, snack, and prizes)
RSVP danielle@health4parents.com or 627-0703
http://www.meetup.com/thinkertotswantagh/calendar/13519897/?a=cv1c_grp&rv=cv1c

June 5
The Long Island Breakfast Club
9:00 AM
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY CLUB, 1000 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead
Fee: $20.00
Guest Speaker: Radio Host, John Mulrooney – “The Enlaughterment Tour”
Please bring a non-perishable food item for Rock-Can-Roll
Fee: $20
RSVP http://www.longislandbreakfastclub.com/

June 5
LI BUSINESS EXPO
12:00pm – 3:00pm
MOLLOY COLLEGE, Anselma Room, 1000 HEMPSTEAD AVE, RVC
FREE
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/event.php?eid=120003448039876

June 5
Speed Dating for singles with no kids or no young kids at home
Women 33-45; Guys 35-47
8:00 PM-9:30 PM
Danu Huntington, 368 New York Avenue, Huntington
Cost: $35
Up to 15 dates in one night
Reservations and proof of age required
Jay Rosensweig – http://www.weekenddating.com

June 6
Long Island Gardening & Arboretum Walks Meetup Group
Old Westbury Gardens in Early June
1:30 PM
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
http://www.meetup.com/Long-Island-Gardening-Arboretum-Walks-Meetup-Group/calendar/13428360/?a=cv1p_grp&rv=cv1p

June 6
Singles Events and Parties for Long Island
GOLF Clinic Speed Dating
4:00 PM
Bergen Point Country Club, 69 Bergen Avenue, West Babylon
$39
http://www.meetup.com/single-events/calendar/13375769/?a=cv1c_grp&rv=cv1c

June 6
Volleyball for Singles
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Jones Beach State Park, Volleyball Courts, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
Cost: $5-15 (depending on date of registration)
Jay Rosensweig – http://www.weekenddating.com

Cycling in the Netherlands

I had to chuckle reading Alison Gilberts latest blogpost: http://marketingbytesblog.com

AND I love the videos Alison found on YOUTUBE about the cycling in Holland – http://www.youtube.com; I subscribed to it! For those of you reading this who do not know me, I am originally from Holland.

With that said I would like to go back to the year 1973 – the oil crisis. Holland temporarily instituted ‘autoloze zondag’ [carless Sunday] when the country ran out of oil supplies, and when the highways were ostentatiously occupied by bikers taking pleasure in the full freedom they then enjoyed.

I also remember my bike rides to school and back; from the age of 12 to the age of 17 in wind, rain or snow!! It took me 25-30 minutes each way. No, we have no school buses in Holland and my parents chose a school that was quite far from our home. Only when it was REALLY bad weather did I take the bus, but that would take even longer so I would rather take my bike.

I have lived in the States since 2004 and for the last 3 1/2 years I have used a bicycle to get to work every day. We have only 1 car between 2 people and my husband needs it for work. I ride my bicycle 😉 I even inspired one of the parents from the daycare center to start riding his bike and he picks his son up on his bicycle.

The roads in Holland however are much better suited for riding your bike. And besides that, the people that drive their cars are used to bicyclists. They probably ride a bike themselves regularly.
Talk about carless…. http://www.youtube.com

Can you understand why I had to laugh while reading this blog post 😉

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

JFK’s Humor:

“The pay is good and I can walk to work”.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I was warned to be out of here in plenty of time to permit those who are going to the Green Bay Packers game to leave. I don’t mind running against Mr. Nixon but I have the good sense not to run against the Green Bay Packers.”

“I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together in the White House — with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.”

“Those of you who regard my profession of political life with distain should remember that it made it possible for me to move from being an obscure lieutenant in the United States Navy to Commander-in-Chief in fourteen years with very little technical competence.”

“Politics is an astonishing profession. It has enabled me to go from being an obscure member of the junior varsity at Harvard to being an honorary member of the Football Hall of Fame.”

“When we got into office, the thing that surprised me most was to find that things were just as bad as we’d been saying they were.”

“I see nothing wrong with giving Robert some legal experience as Attorney General before he goes out to practice law.”

“I have just received the following telegram from my generous Daddy. It says, “Dear Jack: Don’t buy a single vote more than is necessary. I’ll be damned if I’m going to pay for a landslide.”

“Several nights ago, I dreamed that the good Lord touched me on the shoulder and said, ‘Don’t worry, you’ll be the Democratic presidential nominee in 1960. What’s more, you’ll be elected.’ I told Stu Symington about my dream. ‘Funny thing,’ said Stu, ‘I had the same dream myself.’ We both told our dreams to Lyndon Johnson, and Johnson said, ‘That’s funny. For the life of me, I can’t remember tapping either of you two boys for the job.’

“Mr. Nixon in the last seven days has called me an economic ignoramus, a Pied Piper, and all the rest. I’ve just confined myself to calling him a Republican, but he says that is getting low.”

“It has recently been suggested that, whether I serve one or two terms in the Presidency, I will find myself at the end of that period at what might be called the awkward age — too old to begin a new career and too young to write my memoirs.”

“When President Roosevelt was running for a second term. . .some garment workers unfolded a great sign that said, ‘We love him for the enemies he has made.’ Well, I have been making some good enemies lately.”

Yes, I am from Holland and we have loads of bicycles ;-)

Following Alison Gilbert’s link on Facebook I saw images I remember so vividly. If this was the 60-ties… it could have been me on the back of my dad’s bicycle 😉

http://www.youtube.com/

And bicycle rush hour in Amsterdam 😉

http://www.youtube.com/

Yvonne

101 places on Long Island to take your family this Summer

Get your copy of the Long Island Press with info on all the great places to go to this Summer with your family

http://www.longislandpress.com/

Win a HP iPAQ Glisten smartphone

CONTEST
Win a HP/AT&T iPAQ Glisten smartphone

http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/hp-ipaq-glisten/

Answer the following questions correctly:
1)    Name 3 Microsoft Office Applications that are pre-loaded on the HP/ATT iPAQ Glisten smartphone.
2)    How many G’s does this powerhouse have?
3)    What is an AMOLED display?

PLUS
Answer the following questions:
1)    Name two things you should never do at business networking events.
2)    Name two things you should always do at business networking events.
3)    Name 2 things you should do after a business networking event.

Entry Period: The “HP/AT&T iPAQ Glisten smartphone contest” start at 6:30 PM (EST) on May 27, 2010 and ends at 11:59:59 PM (EST) on June 24, 2010. All entries must be received by 11:59:59 PM (EST) on June 24, 2010.

Eligibility: This Sweepstakes is open to all members of the Long Island Entrepreneurs Meetup, Long Island Business Networking Meetup and the Startup Long Island Meetup.

To Enter: Visit https://longislandentrepreneurs.wordpress.com/, the Long Island Entrepreneurs Blog, click on ‘leave a comment’ at the bottom of the post with the title “Win a HP/AT&T iPAQ Glisten smartphone” and write your answers in the comment box. Limit one (1) entry per member. The odds of winning the Sweepstakes depend on the number of Eligible Entries received; in other words, many will enter; only one (1) person will win.

Grand Prize Winner Selection/Notification: The selection of the winner will be conducted by the Organizers and Assistant Organizers of the three (3) participating groups: Howard Bisk, Yvonne Bisk, Sandra McCarty, Jake Caramico. The winner will be notified by email within ten (10) days of the end of the Contest Period. The name of the winner will also be posted on https://longislandentrepreneurs.wordpress.com/.

Sponsor: This Contest is sponsored by HP/AT&T iPAQ Glisten

http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/hp-ipaq-glisten/

Levittown, May 27, 2010