MAFE News and Events

MAFE PROGRAMS and NETWORKING EVENTS
MAFE programs feature speakers on current topics including: professional development; community issues; management trends; personal development; economic trends and issues; and, health related concerns and trends.

   McCormick’s Café, Noon, 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month.
RSVP by email: mafe.rsvp@gmail.com - $10.50 for Noon Program
More info: Jane McCracken @ 252-6303 ext. 47 OR Melody Westmoreland @ 259-9601 ext. 22

JANUARY 2012

Jan. 11, 2012      WEDNESDAY LUNCH MEETING:   Annual Business Meeting.  

The first meeting of the year is the Annual Business Meeting for MAFE.   Please plan to attend to learn about and vote on in-coming officers, committee chairs, and identify where you can contribute to our on-going success.

Jan. 12, 2012       NETWORKING:  WINE and CHEESE tasting at the new tasting room at SIMPLY WINE, Thursday, January 12, 6p to 8p at 316 So. 24^th Street West, next to Coldwater Creek.  What a great way to kick off 2012 with a gathering of MAFE members and wine and cheese tasting. The cost is only $15 at the door (made payable to Simply Wine) and we will also be serving some croissant sandwiches to fill our tummies. We ask for your RSVP by January 10^th call Kim Bar at 652-3965. But if you can just drop by please do so. Bring a friend or a potential member. HAPPY NEW YEAR!   The Networking Committee plans activities to help you get to know more about your fellow MAFE members.  See you there!

Jan. 19, 2012      NETWORKING:   SNEAK PEEK Reception at Western Heritage Center fo

“A Mile In Her Shoes - Montana Women at Work” Gallery Exhibit and Display  Thursday, Jan. 19 from 5 to 7 pm.  MAFE is proud to be one of the major sponsors for this exhibit.  Three additional galleries supporting the exhibit will also be opening.  WHC is located at 2822 Montana Avenue.  RSVP 256-6809.  Info @ www.ywhc.org.

 

Jan. 25, 2012      WEDNESDAY LUNCH MEETING:  Debbie Singer, NorthWestern Energy

Energy Efficiency Ideas to Help Your Home & Business: Debbie Singer, MAFE member, will discuss a full menu of energy efficiency commercial and residential rebates and online tools for customers that install energy efficient equipment.  You may be surprised at the savings opportunities!

 

FEBRUARY 2012

Feb. 8, 2012        WEDNESDAY LUNCH MEETING:  Chuck Barthuly, Better Billings Foundation-Aquatic Center

Hear an update on the progress of the new water complex scheduled to open June 2012 in the Heights.  Chuck will explain how this group plans to fill a community need with this facility and provide a great service.  Prepare to be SPLASHED!

 

Feb. 22, 2012     WEDNESDAY LUNCH MEETING:     Amy Grandpre, Horticulture Assistant, Master Gardeners

As coordinator of the Yellowstone County Master Gardeners program, Amy will give an overview of their purpose, how the program works and the impact they make.  For example, in 2009, a Master Gardener Project benefited the Women’s Pre Release Program providing a majority of the vegetables consumed by 200 pre-release residents saving New Visions $2000 on their food bill.  Amy will also help us start planning in time for spring planting and give ideas on raised bed gardens.      

 

MARCH 2012     

Mar. 14, 2012    WEDNESDAY LUNCH MEETING:  Pam Makara, Program Director, RSVP of Yellowstone County

RSVP is a valuable community asset that includes more than 600 individuals contributing in excess of 100,000 hours of service within Yellowstone County each year.  Learn how senior volunteers inspire and influence change while addressing critical issues that challenge our community.  The Council on Aging dba Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County has sponsored the local Retried and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Yellowstone County for 37 years.

 

Mar. 16, 2012    NETWORKING:  “Martinis and a Movie”!  Back by popular demand!  Bring an appetizer to share and we will provide alcohol (and olives!!).  June Luptak is graciously hosting this event at her house in Indian Cliffs, and there is no cost.  Everyone is welcome, so grab a friend and come enjoy the “greats” (great time, great movie, great munchies, great company…you get the gist!!).  More info to come…..

 

Mar. 28, 2012    WEDNESDAY LUNCH MEETING:  Shelli Mann, General Manager of Boothill Inn, serves as the President of the Yellowstone County Lodging Association and a member of TBID Board of Directors.  Shelli Mann, MAFE Member, will share with the members of MAFE how the TBID funds have benefited not only hotels, but the economy of Billings in general.  They have gone from a budget of just over $250,000 to nearly a million dollars to “put heads in beds”.  You’ll hear helpful insight on the structure of the YCLA and TBID(Tourism Business Improvement District).

“Members are the lifeline of M.A.F.E.!”
New membership inquiries welcomed!

Members are the life of MAFE
...when attending a program, please bring a guest!

Some of MAFE'S previous speakers ...

  CANDIDATES FORUM - Every two years MAFE sponsors a forum that includes candidates for city, county and state-wide elected offices.  Members invite friends and associates to these forums.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - MAFE provides leadership opportunities to members by serving on the Board of Directors, as an elected officer and through committee involvement.  MAFE committees include membership, public relations, programs, accommodations, networking and The Weekend.