I’ve blogged on several occasions about my fondness for Step Up Women’s Network. (Here Here and Here)
If you live in NYC, it’s time to benefit first hand from the networking, community service opportunities, and professional mentorship program offered through SUWN. . .
Join, renew, or upgrade your membership in NYC by October 31st and be entered in a 10th anniversary sweepstakes featuring a variety of prizes. Same deal if you (as a member) refer a friend who joins; make sure she puts your name in the referred by box, and you’re entered too.
They’re offering 7 randomly prizes and will randomly select winners for each.
- The Grand Prize: 2 round trip Southwest Airlines tickets to anywhere in the U.S. ($800 value). **The Grand Prize will be awarded to the Member with the most friend referrals!
- 2-night stay at Gansevoort South in Miami. Double room with oceanview. ($1,050 value)
- Saltaire black lightweight nylon taffeta pea coat – size small ($348 value)
- Kerastase Express Treatment plus Color and Cut at Chris Chase Salon, the exclusive stylists of Prada and Calvin Klein models ($400 value)
- Harlem Vintage private wine tasting with light catering for 15 people ($450 value)
- Gucci Sunglasses in chocolate brown ($300 value)
- A limited edition “You Are My Inspiration” Necklace, with gold pendant and chain ($50 value)
Note: 90% of dues are tax deductible!
Sweepstakes Rules: Each woman is only eligible to win one prize. Contest runs between July 28, 2008 – October 31, 2008. Winners will be notified on November 14, 2008. No purchase necessary to win. Women will be automatically entered to win after each online transaction. Others may mail a business card with the word “sweepstakes” on the back to the Step Up national headquarters.
A Los Angeles sweepstakes run through October 15th!
November 10, 2008 at 4:08 pm |
Hello! I came across your blog and it’s great to hear that the Network has been such a valuable resource. I learned about it recently and I’m actually debating whether to go for an Insider or an Influencer membership to start with…do you happen to know if the latter has far more benefits/invites than the Insider level? Thanks!
November 10, 2008 at 5:57 pm |
I can only comment on my experiences in Los Angeles. I assume they are similar in NYC, since LA pilots all programs before they’re rolled out in Chicago and NYC.
I’m sure you’ve seen the official breakdown of member benefits: http://www.suwn.org/benefits.aspx
The primary benefit of the Influencer level is access to their professional mentorship program. It pairs you with someone senior in your field or a field you’re trying to transition to for a 6 month program. You’re more likely to accepted to the program if you wait one cycle and volunteer some/attend a few events first.
In terms of other events — there’s usually at least one (this year there have been 2 or 3) event that is for members at the Influencer level or above. The member benefit parties typically include a gift bag, if that’s of interest to you — some women love the free schwag (sp?).
The tees run small, so order 1 size up if you join at that tier.
The best advice I can give is to join at the Insider level, and once you attend a few events and figure out what parts of Step Up you’re going to take advantage of, you can upgrade at any time to the level that fits your needs.
Hope that info helps.