WOMEN IN BUSINESS ADVISORY FORUM (WIBAF)

Featured Member
Mary Kay Cosmetics • Mari Beth Darling • 847-254-7227 • platelady247@gmail.com
BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!
Yes, even an El Nino winter can have it's bitter cold moments in the Midwest. When the temperatures outside drop, so does your skin's moisture level. MARI BETH DARLING, Independent Skin care and Color Consultant with MARYKAY will show you how to WINTERIZE our skin care routine to protect those cheeks, lips, hands and other problem dry skin areas.
And we'll add a "bit of color" for some

Host Business & Food Provider
Alley 64 • 847-934-6408 • 2001 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074 • www.alley64.com
Alley 64 is the perfect destination place for great food, outgoing staff, and friendly atmosphere. Select menu items to chose from at Alley 64, the day of the event. Please email any dietary restrictions to MariBeth at platelady247@gmail.com.

Sweet Samples
Morkes Chocolates • 847-359-3454 • 1890 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
• www.morkeschocolates.com
Join us for a sampling of the donut of the month and some tasty chocolates.
Since 1920 they have been making gourmet candies with natural chocolate, pure butter, fresh ingredients and a lot fun. Shop for specialty chocolates, custom chocolates, gift boxes, baskets, donuts, caramel apples, bars and more, just in time for Valentines Day!

About WIBAF
WIBAF is an active group of business women who are interested in learning and networking with one another while discussing business related topics. Meetings are held once a month, on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Meetings are divided between organized presentations including business topics and member features, along with time for networking with other members in attendance.

Monthly Registration
The luncheon fee is $12 per month. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online each month by clicking on above. Registration is requested no later than the Friday morning prior to each meeting. Registration after noon on the Friday before the meeting will be $15 per person. For questions about Chamber Membership or WIBAF registration, please contact: Cheryl Gosiewski │ 847-359-7200 │ membership@palatinechamber.com

Participation
All attendees are given 30-60 seconds to provide their "elevator pitch" during the introduction portion of each meeting. If you are interested in hosting a luncheon, featuring your company for a longer 10-15 minute presentation, or offering a 20-30 minute business topic for the group, please contact one of the WIBAF co-chairs:
Julie Selof • 847-496-6246 • jselof@palatineparks.org
Mari Beth Darling • 847-254-7227 • plate247@gmail.com

WIBAF Scholarship Fund
In May of 2015 we awarded two $1,000 scholarships to female seniors from Fremd and Palatine High Schools who are majoring in business. All proceeds from the WIBAF meetings, monthly prize drawings, and fundraisers contribute to the scholarship fund.