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Founder's Message
Happy New Year!
The only bug that I have experienced this year is
the "flu" bug,
which seems to be infecting people daily and definitely
causing
them to slow down. However, I can thank God that I
am still alive
and the "flu bug" will not last forever.
As always, each new year brings a "new"
beginning. Unfortunately,
that usually starts with the abnoxious "diet
and exercise" advertise-
ments. As I view the advertisements for the "new"
diet fads
and exercise "specials", I don't hear anyone
talking about changing the
inside first, which will give you the desire to exercise
and eat
healthier and FEEL better. Yes, we all know what we
are suppose
to do, but we don't always follow the direction of
our mind unless
it is telling us something that we DO want to do.
In this issue of the newsletter, I have included
various websites
and other resources that will give you some "positive"
reinforce-
ment and some "feel good" information. If
you haven't read
Iyanla Vanzant's book, One Day My Soul Just Opened
Up", I suggest you
pick it up. It is a "workbook" that is to
be completed over 40 days and
allows you to take a indepth look at yourself, your
past, present and
future. It will give you a great start for 2000.
We are in the process of finalizing the site selection
for our
2000 conference which we are targeting for the third
or fourth
weekend in October. The weekend will include workshops
on
health/fitness, modeling, dressing for success and
our Third
Annual Fashion Show and Networking Reception.
Starting in April we will begin our Plus-Size Awareness
Campaign
which will last throughout the remaining of 2000.
The major goal
of the campaign is educate the retailers, manufacturers,
designers,
publications, etc. about the positive attributes of
plus-size women and
inform them about the amount of buying power. We have
an unlimited
amount of discretionary income and should be visible
in not only
diet advertisements or plus-size publications, but
in all beauty
and/or women magazines. We will have more specific
information
about the campaign in the next newsletter.
We will continue to provide you the Twenty CANs of
Success in 2000. Many
of our readers have found them insightful and uplifting.
"Why should I have a persecution complex knowing
that nobody can
be against me when God is for me?" Romans 8:31
Peace and Blessings,
Jennene Biggins-Grimsley
Founder and CEO
Plus -Size
/ Networking Events
April 2000 - VWC Networking Breakfast (Maryland).
We will have all
details in February
April 29-30, 2000 - Plus World Expo and Pageant -
For more information
send an email to: ABM30@aol.com
June 2000 - Full-Figured and Fabulous - The Millenium
Woman; A
Plus-Size Runway Model competition in New York. For
more information
call 917-356-5569 or send an email to applediva@aol.com
July 21-23, 2000 - Philly Bash 2000 - http://phillybash.com
October 20-23, 2000 - Size is Just A Number Conference
and 3rd Annual
Fashion Show/Networking Reception sponsored by the
Voluptuous
Woman Company. Look for more details in our next newsletter
November 2-4, 2000 - Ms. Plus American All Star.
Visit their website at
http://www.homestead.com/americanallstarpageants
YOUR CHANCE
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Karin Hollerbach, PhD, Senior Technologist / Product
Manager is co-
founder for an e-commerce company "by women for
women". They will
be carrying high quality clothing and clothing related
practical, editorial
content for professional women.
Ms. Hollerback recognizes that MOST women are not
pencil-thin, fashion-magazine
super-model look alikes. Her organization wants to
make sure that when they
launch their site later this year, women of all shapes
and sizes are
represented in both editorial content and product
selections.
She is currently gathering input from women on what
content and selections
they would like to see. What is relevant to them?
What are their favorite
brands that FIT?
They would appreciate the input from the Voluptuous
Woman Company
newsletter subscribers. Information that they receive
will
allow them to address the needs of the plus-size woman!
There are several ways to get involved:
1) They have a feedback form for women to go to and
tell us which brands,
sizes, etc, they would like us to carry (as a thank-you
we even offer a
$5000 shopping spree contest!). You can access that
website by visiting
http://www.uuma.com.
2) For women who would like an even greater involvement
in helping them
design their services around real women's needs, they
also have a tour of
what is available so far (http://www.uuma.com/tour.html).
Anyone who
wants to get more involved can talk to Nancy at nancy.so@uuma.com.
3) For anyone who really loves the idea of designing
a store around their
needs, they are definitely looking for talented women
to join them.
They would love to hear from you and other women
you know.
Plus Size
Websites
Healthy Weight Journal - http://www.healthyweightnetwork.com
Healthy Weight Network provides a critical link between
research and practical
application in weight and eating issues.
Bella-Online - http://www.bella-mag.com - monthly
online magazine
dedicated to self and size acceptance.
Rubenesque - http://www.rubenesque.com - romance
novels featuring
plus-size women
Health Body Image - http://www.healthybodyimage.com
Our mission is to help others achieve optimum health
and healing of Body /
Mind / Spirit by FEEDING THE BODY,MIND and SPIRIT.
Body Positive - http://www.bodypositive.com
Body Positive looks at ways we can feel good in the
bodies we have.
Remember, your body hears everything you think.
Creating the Fabulous You - http://www.fabulousyou.com
- Health, Fitness
and Fashion advice for Plus Size Women.
About Face - http://www.about-face.org - A San Francisco-based
group
that combats negative and distorted images of women
Above Average - http://www.aboveaverage.org
A place for folks of all shapes and sizes to come
and join in
discussions, find books for the "above average"
reader, find movies with
"above average" actors and actresses or
topics relating to the "above
average" crowd, read news and legal issues relating
to being "above
average", and helping people be proud of who
they are... even if they AREN'T
"above average".
Discount Dresses - http://www.discountdressesonline.com
An variety of suits, casual, evening, prom dresses
and gowns at
discounted prices.
College Degree Online - http://www.collegeguideonline.com
The Ultimate Guide to Obtaining a College Degree Online
includes a
comprehensive listing of accredited colleges that
offer courses and
complete online degree programs. It details programs
available from
undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees in over
100 disciplines
of study.
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****Internet Marketing Workshop. A 4-hour workshop
for new and
existing small and home-based businesses who want
to establish or
maintain a productive web presence. For more information
http://home.earthlink.net/~jenneneb/page1.html
$$$$ If you would like to advertise your event or
company in the next issue
of our newsletter or on our website the rates are
as follows:
CLASSIFIED RATES FOR WEBSITE*: (includes a link to
your website
or email address)
Two Months $60.00
Three Months $80.00
Six Months $120.00
NEWSLETTER CLASSIFIED RATES: $10.00 for 2 issues.
The closing date for newsletter advertisement rates
is the 21st of the month
prior to the publication month.
The Full-Figured
Woman's Resource Guide
Our Full-Figured Woman's Resource Guide is a collection
of 272-pages of resources that include retailers, manufactures,
modeling agencies and organizations (just to name a
few) that have products and services for the plus-size
woman. The Guide will sell for the retail price of $18.95
plus $3.00 (shipping/handling) and will include free
updates via our website. The listing includes the name,
address, phone/fax numbers, type of business, email
and website addresses. In addition, the book has a cross-reference
section broken down by state and product to assist you
with your search. The book will be shipped within 2-3
weeks. You can order via our website at http://www.volupwoman.com/book.htm
VWC is also offering a distributor program for people
who are interested in selling the Guide to earn extra
money. The retail price for the book is $18.95 and
we will pay you a $5.00 commission for each book that
you sell. VWC will handle all of the billing
and shipping and send you a commission check monthly.
If you are interested in becoming a distributor please
send an email to distributor@volupwoman.com
Yes, I would like to order ____ copies of the Full
Figured Woman's Resource
Guide at the introductory rate of $18.95 plus $3.00
S/H each.
Enclosed is a check/money order for $______________
OR
Please charge $______________ to my Visa/Mastercard
(circle one)
Credit Card Number__________________________________________
Exp. Date:___________
Authorized Signature:_________________________________________
Name:________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________
City, State, ZIP_________________________________________
Phone:_________________________________
Fax ___________________________________
Email__________________________________
**Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery**
Send order form to:
Voluptuous Woman Company
Attn: FFWRG
P.O. Box 1172
Burtonsville, MD 20866-7172
or fax credit card orders to:
240-465-0529
The Voluptuous
Woman's Club
INNER BEAUTY OF A PLUS-SIZE WOMAN
By: Jimmie C. Donelson, 14-years old
A PLUS SIZE WOMAN IS BEAUTIFUL TO ME, THEY
EVEN LOOK BETTER THAN THE QUEEN BEE.
THEY MAY NOT BE SKINNY AS CINDY CRAWFORD
BUT THEY HAVE SO MUCH TO OFFER.
SOME PLUS SIZE WOMEN ARE SHY THE GREAT MEN
OFTEN WONDER WHY.
IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT HOW MANY PICTURES THEY ARE TAKEN
IT'S ALL BASED ON THE MONEY THEIR MAKING.
IF SOMEONE SAYS YOU CAN'T TAKE THE STAND,
GOD WILL ALWAYS BE HOLDING YOUR HAND.
A PLUS SIZE WOMAN MAY WEAR THE GEAR, THIS POEM
IS SOMETHING YOU WOMEN SHOULD HEAR.
DON'T THINK YOU'RE TOO BIG TO BE A MODEL,
YOUR BIG BREAK MAY BE TOMORROW.
IT'S NOT GOOD TO BE A MYSTERY
HEY- YOU MAY GO DOWN IN HISTORY.
The Voluptuous
Woman's Club
Membership includes:
An official VWC T-shirt
A copy of the Full Figured Woman's Resource Guide
VIP Seating at VWC Events
30% off Conference Registration (Fall 2000)
30% off Advertising rates for brochures and event
programs
50% off VWC Sponsored Events
Send $45.00 for a Two-Year membership via check or
money order to:
VWC
P.O. Box 1172,
Burtonsville, MD 20866-7172
or to pay by Visa/MasterCard by calling 301-890-8301
ext. 4 or visit our website at http://www.volupwoman.com/club.html.
VWC wants to hear your comments and suggestions. Please
feel free to contact us at:
Voluptuous Woman Company
P.O. 1172
Burtonsville, MD 20866-7172
Phone - 301-890-8301
Fax - 240-465-0529
Toll-Free - 888-558-7845
Email: jbiggins@volupwoman.com
Visit our website at: http://www.volupwoman.com
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