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SIGNATURE GRAND, DAVIE 5PM-9PM
The Journey of the Yellow Rose BY DORIS R. MUSCARELLA
In my journey in the networking arena, struggling to survive, I noticed several women stood out in the crowd. When these women entered the room, the room’s energy shifted in a different direction. These women were driven, powerful, leaders, outstanding in their field, “one-of-a kind.” I thought to myself, “What if I put all these women together, what would happen?” What a great idea, gather these awesome women together and create a unique networking group. On February 28, 2009, twenty women were handpicked to attend the first meeting of The Women of the Roundtable. Before the meeting began, these warriors were exchanging phone numbers and talking business. The logo was created with the yellow rose in the center of the shield surrounded by the number 8, the launch of the women’s network were in the blueprints. The Yellow Rose continues its journey with The Women of the Roundtable which was launched on June of 2009. On January 2010, the Women of the Roundtable gave birth to the Charitable Foundation,
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FRANOVIK DESIGNERS, FRANCISCO PEREZ AND VIKTOR FRANOVIK
MODEL, LAUREN GOODMAN
a non-profit organization created with the express purpose of raising public awareness, and assisting and aiding organizations in dire need of funding. The Women of the Roundtable Charitable Foundation raises funds for charities. Then came the creation... the creation of “The Networking Knights of Broward County.” The Networking Knights exchanges business leads and referrals with the women. The Women of the Roundtable Charitable Foundation’s Annual Fashion Show will be held on July
12, 2012 from 5:00 – 9:00 P.M., at the Signature Grand located at: 6900 State Road 84, Davie, Florida. The selected charity is The Prestige Club, a nonprofit organization that helps children in need. M.D., Morris Productions will be filming the Fashion Show for a pilot – a reality show, which will be aired on various cable networks. The Fashion Show will be presenting the finest collection of Franovik Designs. Franovik Designs is ECO friendly working with recyclable and organic and specialty materials. Viktor Franovik and Francisco Perez, have created a spectacular Fall edition of their exclusive Eco Friendly materials. An exclusive collections of items will be included in the silent auction, as well as vendor tables with a raffle, networking, cash bar, full course dinner and much more. Sponsorship packages are available at this time. Tickets: $80 ONLINE $90 at the door RSVP today. For additional information please contact Doris Muscarella at (954) 704-0088 or (954) 240-4853; info@ thewomenoftheroundtable.com; www.thewomenoftheroundtable. com. LP