Featured Cause of the Month

This month we're highlighting the work of this great cause.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is an independent Incorporated Association with its own Board of Management and Patron.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is affiliated with the only national mentoring network through Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia.

Turn your passion for fashion into compassion.

Make a life-changing difference to vulnerable young people by attending the Big Brothers Big Sisters Fashion and Entertainment event at the Park Hyatt, Sunday 27th November.

Featuring Deni Hines with Beau McLeish Dancers and Models, and a knock-out finale performance from the Choir of Hope & Inspiration (The Choir of Hard Knocks), this is an event not to be missed!

For more information and to book your tickets please visit their website.

Professional Development Workshop

How to Make a Website that Works - Turning Visitors into Customers

Book today- limited places!

Our workshops provide practical expert insights in an informal setting for up to 12 participants to ensure a personalised experience.

Our guest presenter this month is Kieran Morrissey - Director of Jack Marlow Web Design.

Topics Covered:

• Integrating your website into your marketing mix
• How to get more traffic
• How to keep people coming back
• How to turn traffic into business
• How to make sure that business becomes repeat business

Our workshop series is presented in association with Servcorp Melbourne.

• Where: Servcorp Offices, Level 2, 710 Collins St Docklands
• When: Tuesday 18 October, 1730-1900
• Cost: Free for Schmooze Professional / Associate/ Young Professional members, Social Members $35, Non-Member Guests, $55.00
• RSVP: rsvp@schmooze.net.au  book today!
• More information: on our website here

The October Schmooze

There are only two monthly Schmooze's left for 2011, so don't miss this opportunity to make some great new contacts in style.

Guests are most welcome and can come on a casual ticket basis.

• Where: Ra Bar, Collins Quarter, 86A Collins Street, Melbourne City
• When: Tuesday 25 October, 1730-1930
• Cost: Free for Schmooze Members, Non-member Guests $55.00 includes two complimentary drinks and canapes.
• RSVP:  rsvp@schmooze.net.au
• More information: on our website here

Member Resources and Benefits

To access these and other offers and resources members just need to log into the Members Lounge part of the website.

Members can also add their own via a simple online form.

• Behavioural Question e-Book from HRAssistance
• The Schmooze Guide to Professional Networking from Schmooze
• A $200 discount offer for members plus free Website Starter Kit from Web123
• Exclusive Yarra Valley Wine Offer from Blank Canvas Wines

Photo Essay Series

This project tracks the experiences and wins of three members, Judy Gleeson, Georgia Pike and Kristian Pithie who won their memberships through a competition we ran during July

This week, you can catch up with what Judy Gleeson from Communities@Work has been up to in her Schmooze adventures on our website here

Thinking of Joining?

Schmooze offers a unique range of events, services and support to its members who range from uni students to CEO's.

Every member matters to us and we like to meet with each one to understand better what they'd like to get from their Schmooze experience and provide advice on how to do so.

But if you're thinking of joining, but have some questions first, why not get in touch with us and one of our members relations team will sit down and answer them for you you- obligation free.

We don't do the hard sell at Schmooze, and understand it can take time to make a decision or persuade the boss- but we can give you the information you need to make an informed choice.

So please contact us to arrange a free consultation: info@schmooze.net.au