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WOWOWOWOW! $40,000 Raised At Third CampExperience WOW What fun and excitement we had as over 200 Campers enjoyed 2.5 days of education, inspiration and the networking to support their dreams.

"This was the best Camp yet." "It is more then I ever imagined!" "I feel like a different person, what an uplifting experience." "I never know that I never knew!" "My husband LOVED the new me after Camp..........he is sending me back!" "Our company team really bonded, we work smarter now." "The charity women moved me...so happy to help them."

The Camp committee, sponsors, marketing partners and charities are so proud of the wonderful experience and the amazing results. "The quality of the Campers was outstanding....all of these women were superstars," comments founder Betsy Wiersma. "And together is was over the top!"

Campers explore your VIP gift bags and find so many amazing deals and discounts PLUS just wonderful and helpful gifts. Thank the sponsors for giving us Camp by using your Staples certificate, calling for your FREE appointment or shopping with your discount coupons. All of the sponsors track your participation as they decide to support Camp in the future!

Camp dates for 2009 are September 15-17, and 2010 is set for September 22-24, all at the fantastic Copper Mt. Resort.

Spots will be limited to 200 Campers and Camp fees will be raised January 1, 2009. To hold your spot at 2008 prices,

There are also limited sponsorship opportunities beginning in November of 2008 for a year of promotions for 2009. Contact Betsy@CampExperience.com or call 720-200-0271.

Lucky Camper Chris Carroll won our Three night girlfriends getaway at GullWing Beach Resort, a private Fort Myers Beach condo!! Your Fort Myers Beach Florida condo is a three-bedroom (sleeps 6) with in-room washers and dryers; a living and dining room; a Jacuzzi tub; and a full kitchen.

Tammy loved your stuff..............actually your GREAT Stuff! And your stuff created $6365 for support of homeless women and kids. NEW FOR 2008: Our "real retail shopping" partners Sarah Boutique, Pine Creek Clothing, BornFit active wear, and The Hair People joined our favorite Silpada Designs. These retail partners raised $1365 plus Sarah Boutique added an extra $2500 from her own fashion show. WOWOW what fun we had with our new clothes, new hair, new jewelry and new monies for our charities. Thanks BIG to all.

Questions about the 2009 Bow-tique? Contact chairman Tammy Abramovitz at Tammydenver@yahoo.com.

Campers opened their hearts and "adopted" 25 women from the Women for Women international program. Seida Saric, a Program Country Director from Africa, was honored at Camp as one of the new Women Who Rock award winners and shared the everyday challenges of women. "When a country's women are strong and supported, the country is strong." commented Saric. Donations are still encourages as there is much great work to be done. For more information and to make a pledge, contact www.womenforwomen.org

First time camper, Kelly M Calton, provides bill pay, accounting, and personal concierge services to businesses, individuals, and families. Kelly works with your other advisors to coordinate all aspects of your business or personal finances by facilitating regular Financial and Family Meetings. Contact Kelly at kelly@techw.net or call 303.552.7049

Come see all your new friends, and bring your friends to these outstanding Camp sponsor activities and events. Everyone is welcome!!

VIP Event: Camp Sponsor Cyndi Muirhead's New Store Opening

Date: Tuesday, September 30th

Time: 11 am - 5 pm with ribbon cutting at 4:30 pm

Place: Orchard Town Center, I-25 and 144th Street, Westminster

Support our Camp sister and enjoy $40 worth of FREE office supplies when you come and celebrate this beautiful new Staples store. Everyone is welcome!

Join this day focusing on most prevalent conditions for women over 40 such as: menopause, osteoporosis, insomnia, heart disease, mental/emotional health, stroke, nutrition, exercise and more. For information and sponsorship participation, contact Sue Goodin, 303-788-1351

Third Annual Warren Village Jacket Exchange
Thursday, October 16th, Oxford Hotel

6 - 8:30 pm

Advanced tickets $25 plus two gently used/new jackets, blazers, coats, or purses. See all the Camp gals and shop some more!

www.WarrenVillage.org or call Jo Ann Marsh, 303-320-5055.

Hosted again at the Colorado Convention Center, plans are well underway to make this year’s event a spectacular success. Mark your calendars and plan to attend Denver’s premiere event for professional women. The day will be punctuated with outstanding Keynote speakers, informative and diverse breakout sessions, and the 19th Annual Tribute Awards Luncheon.

Keynote Speakers: Dee Dee Myers & Andy Andrews
Dee Dee Myers, former White House Press Secretary, political analyst, commentator and author of Why Women Should Rule the World.
Andy Andrews, internationally known speaker and author of The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success.

Event: Bigger than Business…It’s Your Life!, Hosted by EasyLiving Magazine
Think Big. Live Healthy. Celebrate Success.

Date: October 29, 2008
Time: Open House 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Place: Golden Hill Office Centre, 12600 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
Admission: Free Featuring: Green Power!

Enjoy our “Sustainable Table” of delectable treats and beverages. Register to win “Green” prizes. For sponsorship information, contact Kristie at 970-686-5805, or email k.melendez@comcast.net. For general information and event updates visit www.biggerthanbiz.com

Join Camp speakers Holly Stiel and Dr. Deb Sandella for a relaxing, nurturing retreat to help you realize lasting joy and your soul's purpose. Includes 12 gourmet meals, daily walks and activities and a gift of an art print from world-class photographer Bill Apton.

Registration fee: $1195 exclusive of transportation and accommodations. Space is limited.

WOW Greta Walker from Denver Rescue Mission and the ladies from Scream Agency have been hard at work promoting Camp in the media. Take a look:

We LOVE our friends at FOX who did a feature with Char about Fly Fishing. Yes that is Greta Walker, Devany her assist and Betsy as background "fishers!"

The proposed Amendment 46 would alter the Colorado Constitution as it relates to civil rights. This would result in an unfavorable precedent, eroding affirmative action and diversity practices that are important and valid concepts for business and the structure of our society. This would cause our colleges and universities to worry about being sued for any program that seeks to increase diversity, or encourage women or minorities to pursue fields in which they are currently under-represented. If Amendment 46 is passed, any public program that aims to increase opportunities for women and minorities in education or business, including recruitment, training, and outreach would potentially be eliminated. Specifically, it would eliminate:

State and local government's ability to decide their hiring and contracting policies

Housing and lending programs that make sure women and minorities are treated fairly without discrimination when applying for home loans and mortgages

Ward Connerly, a California Millionaire, is campaigning for enactment of Amendment 46 in Colorado on the November 2008 ballot which would eliminate equal opportunity programs for women and minorities. His ballot initiative language is deceptive and has misled voters into passing legislation that eliminates equal opportunity programs while believing they are voting for eliminating discrimination. Similar proposals in other states such as California, Michigan and Washington have had serious consequences.

October Networking Luncheon

Thursday, October 9

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Bone Fish Grill
4948 S. Yosemite St. Greenwood Village CO 80111
Please join us for our October Networking Luncheon, open to members, guests and friends, old and new!
Contact: Karen Alexander at

Now you can recharge with inspiring education from the 2007 fantastic speakers. Visit our new Camp Store and order your downloads or CDs today! You can even get some Camp sportswear.

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**News & Views Newsletter * September 2008**

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Welcome to the CampExperience™ 2008 newsletter. This monthly posting contains Camp updates, pre-events and promotions, as well as sponsor offers and

Camp networking celebrations.

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Our newsletter's purpose is to inspire, educate and connect amazing women to Camp sponsors, Marketing Partners and Charity Partner activities

October Networking Luncheon

Thursday, October 9

11:30 am to 1:00 pm