CBWC Fresno

Lunch with Sheriff Margaret Mims
2022-02-15 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
CBWC Fresno Presents guest speaker Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims
Luncheon $20
Men and Women welcome
Location: Pardini’s Catering and Banquets
Time: 11:30am – 1pm
Margaret A. Mims
Margaret Mims has been a peace officer since January 1980. She was elected to the office of Sheriff in November 2006, becoming the 25th person to hold that office in Fresno County. She was the first female deputy sheriff Sergeant to supervise field patrol units. She was the first female deputy sheriff to attain the rank of Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Sheriff and to be elected to the office of Sheriff in the history of the Fresno County Sheriff?s Office which was established in 1856.
Margaret is a member of the Fresno Cultural Arts Rotary Club, the Caruthers Kiwanis Club and is on the Board of Directors of the Marjorie Mason Center, a local women?s shelter.? She has served as a past member of the Fresno County Rape Counseling Service Board of Directors. She is a member of the California Peace Officer?s Association and the California State Sheriff?s Association.
She is a graduate of Fresno Pacific University with a master?s degree in Public Administration from National University.? She is a graduate of California POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training) Supervisory Leadership Institute, and she is also a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police coordinated through Boston University and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.?
Recognitions:
1998 Recipient of the Fresno Exchange Club ?Top Cop? award
1999 Chosen as one of Fresno County?s Top Ten Business/Professional Women of the Year
2001 Recipient of a ?Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award? from the National Center for Women in Policing
Feb 2005 Highlighted on KFSN Channel 30 (ABC) Person of the Week
2007/2008 Selected as Best Local Female Elected Official by Fresno Magazine
March 2007 Recognized as the 31st Assembly District Woman of the Year
2008 Recognized as one of Business Street Online ?Influential Women 100? of Fresno
Feb 2009 Award of Heroism and Lifesaving by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, City of Fresno, and Fresno County Council of Governments
Feb 2010 California Rifle and Pistol Association Peace Office of the Year for the State of California
July 2010 Fresno City College Centennial Alumna one of their ?100 Stars for 100 Years?
June 2011 Reedley City College 2011 Distinguished Alumnus
June 2011 Girls Scouts ?Women Inspiring Girls? Award
Sept 2011 Exemplary Partnership Award from the Department of Homeland Security
Nov 2011 Fresno Leading Young Professionals LEAD Award?
Nov 2012 Jenny Eller Memorial Volunteer Donor Recruiter Award from Central California Blood Center
2014 Special Olympics Award of Excellence
May 2016 National University Distinguished Alumni
May 2016 Fresno City College Distinguished Alumna Award
After her 2008 breast cancer diagnosis, Sheriff Mims became an outspoken advocate for early detection.

CBWC Bible Study - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
2022-03-15 06:15 - 07:15 | CA
This is s discipleship course that deeply changes your relationship with God by:

Unpacking core biblical principles that guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath the surface transformation in your relationship with Christ by exposing truth and lies, revealing ignored and suppressed emotions, living without limits, avoiding healthy conflict in the name of keeping the peace. As the author puts it, ‘you cannot be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature’.

Order your kit (3 books) at www.Emotionallyhealthy.org?
Hover over Shop and choose EH Spirituality. All three books are $31.99 plus shipping and Tax and includes streaming video access at no additional cost. You will have multiple options for shipping. One option is the Media option and while it?s the less expensive, it takes the longest to arrive so order immediately!

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RESCHEDULED CBWC Power Packed Networking luncheon
2022-04-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
CBWC Fresno Presents a special
Power Packed Networking luncheon
Women ONLY

Cost $20 Cash at Door ONLY
No Credit Cards or checks
Location: Pardini’s Banquets and Catering (Shaw @ Van Ness) JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZmb3JtLmpvdGZvcm0uY29tJTJGanNmb3JtJTJGMjIwODAwMTYzNDIwMTM2JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNF CBWC Fresno Presents a special luncheon with keynote
Speaker: Lisa Smittcamp Fresno County District Attorney. She will be speaking on “Crime Trends & Weak Laws in California.”
Pay at the Door (Cash only at the door)
No Credit Cards or checks
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Women Making a Community Impact
2022-06-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Women Making a Community Impact
The CBWC Fresno mission is provide a network of opportunities where Christian Business Women can expand their impact in the marketplace and the community.
At this luncheon, hear how you can make a community impact from right where you are planted.
Also, Fresno State Football Head coach Jeff Tedford will be on hand as we auction off 4 Fresno State 2022/23 Home Game Football Tickets. We will have a raffle for a $50 Gas Card and a Door Prize for 2 Tickets to the next Monthly Event.
You will also hear a Community Connection, Tip or Testimonial by Tom and Barbara Sommers and our friend Pastor Jim Franklin from Cornerstone Church will make a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
So many reasons to join us!
Advance Tickets ON SALE NOW
Tickets day of the event??? Cash or Check only

Gena Behrens has been with the Fresno State Athletics Bulldog Foundation for the last 6 years. Director of Club Red and Athletic Alumni Engagement, Former Softball athlete at Fresno State, President of the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame, Adult Huddle Leader for Fresno State FCA, Married to John, 3 step kids and 7 grandkids.

Married to Ron ?Pup? Nelson for 29 years, mother of three grown kids, former kindergarten teacher in Clovis Unified, and now serves as?the director of women?s ministry for Central Cal Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Anastasia has the privilege of mentoring female coaches, coaches wives, and female athletes & teams at the high school and college level in Central California.

Laura Jones is a Fresno native.? She attended Fresno schools and earned a BA degree from CSUF, with a specialty in design.? Her career path led her into interior design, and she has served in the industry both as a designer, and as a company sales and designer trainer. She loves color design and all things of beauty. Her goal is to help create environments that bring well-being to her clients both physically and spiritually.?
She calls herself Fresno?s ambassador! She loves Fresno and loves to welcome newcomers and share all great things about our city! The love was inspired by her family, who believe it is important to serve the city where God places you. She served with bulldog women association, Billy Graham crusades, and most recently as the prayer coordinator for the Louise Palau city event. She serves as a prayer minister at Clovis Hills church and is believing for the transformation of our valley for Christ.?
Laura is married to Greg. They have four children and enjoy 9 grandchildren, who were all the loves of her life only surpassed by Jesus!

Tiffany Apodaca is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer for Breaking the Chains that her and her business partner Debra Rush started in 2014. She has been married to Tony Apodaca for 21 years and has 6 beautiful daughters and 9 grandchildren. She has a bachelor?s in Psychology and a Masters in Christian Leadership from Grand Canyon University. She has been able to use her childhood trauma that she was able to overcome with the power and strength of God to help women and children find their path from hurt and hopelessness to become a thriver and change the projection of their life to one of empowerment and success with hope. ?At the age of 19, Tiffany found herself at a crossroads between the life of addiction and a continued cycle of generational dysfunction or working hard to create a life for her and her two young daughters. Tiffany as a single mom got her GED at 19, and went on to Fresno City College for an AS degree all while holding a full-time job. She worked in the medical field for 5 years before returning to bartending and banquets. Tiffany was employed with Torino?s Banquets for 21 years in many positions before ultimately becoming the catering manager in 2005. In 2008 Tiffany gave her life to the Lord and has been serving God in many different capacities throughout the years by being the church secretary, leading women?s bible studies, leading outreach ministries, and sitting on numerous boards, and committees.?

Your Journey from Loss to Life
2022-07-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Your Journey from Loss to Life
Understanding Loss and the Changes it Brings
Location Pardini’s Catering and Banquets
Time: 11:30 for Open Networking
Program – Noon to 1:30

Community Connection, Tip or Testimonial by:
Jymme & Lana Foote
$50 Gas Card Raffle Prize
Door Prize – 2 Tickets to the next Monthly Event Guest Speaker – Marilyn Willis Bio
Marilyn Willis is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, who graduated from Colorado Christian University with a Master of Arts in Counseling. Marilyn lost her mother when she was fifteen, and thereafter attended a grief group in high school which started her on the road to healing. Over the past twenty years, Marilyn has been leading grief groups at churches, nursing homes, and as a hospice bereavement coordinator. From these many years of helping countless grieving individuals, Marilyn developed a restoration program to help survivors of loss take practical steps from loss to survive and thrive again in their restored life. As the Bereavement Coordinator for Gentiva Hospice, Marilyn attended to the grief counseling needs of over 250 families as well as staff bereavement counseling needs. Marilyn and her team provided Expressive Arts camp for grieving children, a celebration of life for grieving families, and supplied resources to the community. Mary Wall, RNC, the President of the Board for Kauai Hospice stated, ?Marilyn was hired as our bereavement coordinator and quickly became the best bereavement coordinator I have worked with. Marilyn was most well known in the community for the impactful grief groups she led for Gentiva Hospice families and the community. All her members felt accepted, understood, and more at peace after completing the group. In RESTORED, Marilyn has been able to bring the grief group experience, that so many in our hospice and community have benefited from, directly to your home and heart.? Marilyn?s Bereavement Program received high accolades from critical state auditors during a surprise inspection.

Event Sponsor Terry Wild
Christian News Magazine

Networking & Connecting Luncheon
2022-08-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Networking & Tools for Professional & Personal Growth
Community? Connection, Tip or Testimony ?guest will be Joan Sandlin
Whether retired, self employed, and employee, a volunteer, in ministry or stay at home. Join us to re-new connections and meet new people You will have an opportunity to introduce yourself to those in attendance.
Tuesday, Aug. 16th 2022 11:30am to 1:00pm
Cost $20
Raffle Prize – $50 Gas Card
Door Prize – 2 Tickets to the next Monthly Event

Mentoring Series - Building an Inward Outward Impact™
2022-09-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-09-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-09-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
Building an Inward Outward Impact™
A Christ-centered mentoring series that goes beyond the surface to draw out the deep treasures that lie within. It?s designed to ignite your insights into:

Who you are?
Whose you are?
Why you are here?

How to live into your unique potential in Christ!

Do you want to engage more intimately with God and His purpose and passion for your life?
Do you have a longing to connect with His dreams and heart for you?
Do you want to find your voice in this new era?

Well then, maybe ? just maybe, it?s time for a new adventure! Maybe it?s time to step out into living dangerous and fully awake in the power of the Holy Spirit as you build an inward outward impact filled with the mind of Jesus Christ.

Your Life has PURPOSE!
Your Story is IMPORTANT!
Your Dreams COUNT!
Your Voice MATTERS!
You Were Born To Make AN IMPACT!

These Four Mentoring Sessions Focus on:
Building Insights into Who You Are ? &
Igniting Your God-Given Purpose For Life!

Thursday Evenings ? Sept 8 – Sept 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
264 Clovis Ave, Clovis CA
(on the corner of Third and Clovis Ave. Parking in the back.)
$20 Registration ? For info call 559-324-8651

Crime, Safety and Fentanyl in our Community with Lisa Smittcamp
2022-09-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Crime, Safety and Fentanyl in our Community
Guest Speaker – Lisa Smittcamp Fresno County District Attorney
Date: Wednesday September 21. 2022
Doors Open: 11:30am
Program: 11:45am – 1pm
Men and Women Welcome
Community Connection, Tip or Testimonial by: – Larry & Dot Powell
$50 Gas Card Raffle Prize
Door Prize – 2 Tickets to the next Monthly Event

Meet the Fresno County District Attorney
Lisa A. Smittcamp was elected as the Fresno County District Attorney in June 2014 with the overwhelming support of local law enforcement and from the prosecutors and investigators in her office.? She was sworn into office in January 2015, after being a respected fixture in the Central Valley?s legal community for over twenty years.?
DA Smittcamp is the second female to be the elected District Attorney in Fresno County.? She joined the office in 2001 after a successful four-year tenure as a Deputy DA in Madera County, and a year in civil practice.
She has always had a reputation as a tough, fair, and well-prepared prosecutor.? She gained the respect of judges, fellow prosecutors, and other lawyers at the onset of her career.? DA Smittcamp is known at the Fresno County courthouse for her keen sense of justice and outstanding advocacy skills. She has successfully prosecuted some of Fresno County?s most dangerous criminals ? murders, rapists, domestic violence offenders and child molesters. During her time as a Deputy DA, she prosecuted many gang members and career criminals under California?s Three Strikes Law, resulting in life prison terms. One Fresno County Superior Court Judge was quoted as saying, ?Lisa delivered the best closing argument in the history of the Fresno County Court? after she successfully convicted a domestic violence offender of three counts of attempted murder, where the victims included his ex-wife, her mother, and her brother.
Because of the passion for being a voice for crime victims, DA Smittcamp is known throughout the County for being a strong advocate against violence against both women and children and has been a leader in educating the community about the importance of awareness to prevent crime against some of the most vulnerable people in our County.
During her tenure as District Attorney, DA Smittcamp brought new structure, increased productivity, and renewed morale to the office. Under her leadership, the District Attorney?s Office was able to begin staffing the Veteran?s Treatment Court to assist justice involved Veterans in their rehabilitation. She is so dedicated to this court, that she assigned herself to be the courtroom prosecutor, and engages with our local Veterans on their path to healing.
By improving structure and increasing productivity, she has added several specialty prosecution units to the office including Public Integrity, Major Fraud, Animal Cruelty, and Human Trafficking.
Continuing her mission to eliminate violence to women and children, DA Smittcamp joined forces with the Fresno Police Department VICE Unit, Federal Law enforcement agencies, and local non-profit organizations to combat human trafficking by forming the Fresno County Human Trafficking Task Force.? Furthermore, DA Smittcamp has participated with other law enforcement agencies in gang operations that have resulted in convictions for some of the County?s most violent gang members in both the state and federal courts.
DA Smittcamp is passionate about educating young people in the County of Fresno. Under her leadership, internship programs for both college and law students have been established so that aspiring professionals have the opportunity to work within the office. DA Smittcamp has also developed relationships with the faith-based community in Southwest Fresno and participates in activities that encourage the youth to remain in school, and church and to dissuade them from engaging in gang activity. In addition to lecturing at high schools, DA Smittcamp also speaks to the Fresno State University men?s football and basketball teams annually about issues involving young men and the law.? ?
In 2019, in partnership with Sacramento County DA Annemarie Schubert, DA Smittcamp brought members of the team that solved the Golden State Killer case to Fresno to train over 100 law enforcement officers on new DNA technology to assist with cold-case murders. As a result, the Fresno Police Department was able to solve the 1996 murder of Fresno resident Debbie Dorian.?
In 2021, the Office of the District Attorney was moved to the Historic Rowell Building located at 2100 Tulare Street. DA Smittcamp worked tirelessly for over five years with members of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors to get the project completed and to establish a state of the art, modern office space for nearly 300 District Attorney employees.?
Also, in 2021, DA Smittcamp joined forces with a federal task force known as the ?FORT,? (Fentanyl Overdose Response Team). FORT is comprised of Special Agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and assisted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI); task force officers from the Fresno Police Department; and the United States Attorney?s Office. FORT focuses on the investigation and prosecution of crimes related to counterfeit prescription drugs that are laced with fentanyl.
As a result of her participation in the FORT, Fresno County and the DEA funded a billboard and media campaign to educate the public about the presence and lethality of fentanyl. DA Smittcamp brought law enforcement agencies together with Public Health, the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Behavioral Health, the County Coroner, and local hospitals to inform them of what was happening regarding the distribution and sale of these illegal narcotics.?
From this collaboration, the Fresno area was saturated with information regarding the fentanyl crisis. At a press conference held at the DA?s Office on June 4, 2021, Dr. Rais Vohra, the County Public Health Officer said, ?The biggest health threat in Fresno County is no longer COVID, it?s substance use.?? From the information provided to the community, local news station ABC30 created a documentary on the crisis entitled Killer High. Members of the FORT and local families adversely effected by fentanyl appeared in the film, which is being shown on national streaming services.? The documentary was also shown at all high schools in Central, Fresno and Clovis Unified School Districts.?
In addition to her other duties, DA Smittcamp is the is the Chairwoman of the Policy and Direction Team of the Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium (MAGEC), a member of the Fresno-Madera Police Chief?s Association, the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) Advisory Board, the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP)Committee, the Fresno County Local Justice Coordinating Committee, and the Juvenile Justice Realignment Committee.
She also serves our community as a member of many non-profit organizations.? She is a member of the Rotary Club of Fresno. She sits on the Board of Directors of the Marjaree Mason Center, the Board of Trustees of San Joaquin College of Law, the Board of Directors of Valley Children?s Hospital, and the Board of Directors of Convicts for Christ. DA Smittcamp is the Vice President of the Board of Trustees of AMOR (the Alliance for Medical Outreach and Relief) that recently built a health and community center in Mendota.?
DA Smittcamp resides in Fresno County and is the proud mother of two children.

Mentoring Series - Building an Inward Outward Impact™
2022-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
$20 Pays For All 4 Sessions
October 13th – November 3rd

Building an Inward Outward Impact™
A Christ-centered mentoring series that goes beyond the surface to draw out the deep treasures that lie within. It?s designed to ignite your insights into:

Who you are?
Whose you are?
Why you are here?

How to live into your unique potential in Christ!

Do you want to engage more intimately with God and His purpose and passion for your life?
Do you have a longing to connect with His dreams and heart for you?
Do you want to find your voice in this new era?

Well then, maybe ? just maybe, it?s time for a new adventure! Maybe it?s time to step out into living dangerous and fully awake in the power of the Holy Spirit as you build an inward outward impact filled with the mind of Jesus Christ.

Your Life has PURPOSE!
Your Story is IMPORTANT!
Your Dreams COUNT!
Your Voice MATTERS!
You Were Born To Make AN IMPACT!

These Four Mentoring Sessions Focus on:
Building Insights into Who You Are ? &
Igniting Your God-Given Purpose For Life!

Thursday Evenings ? Oct 13th – Nov 3rd, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
264 Clovis Ave, Clovis CA
(on the corner of Third and Clovis Ave. Parking in the back.)
$20 Registration ? For info call 559-324-8651

Networking & Connecting Luncheon
2022-10-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Networking & Tools for Professional & Personal Growth
Community? Connection, Tip or Testimony ?guest will be Liz Harrison
Whether retired, self employed, and employee, a volunteer, in ministry or stay at home. Join us to re-new connections and meet new people You will have an opportunity to introduce yourself to those in attendance.
Cost $20
Raffle Prize – $50 Gas Card
Door Prize – 2 Tickets to the next Monthly Event

Mentoring Series - Building an Inward Outward Impact™
2022-10-20 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
$20 Pays For All Remaining Sessions
October 20th – November 3rd

Building an Inward Outward Impact™
A Christ-centered mentoring series that goes beyond the surface to draw out the deep treasures that lie within. It?s designed to ignite your insights into:

Who you are?
Whose you are?
Why you are here?

How to live into your unique potential in Christ!

Do you want to engage more intimately with God and His purpose and passion for your life?
Do you have a longing to connect with His dreams and heart for you?
Do you want to find your voice in this new era?

Well then, maybe ? just maybe, it?s time for a new adventure! Maybe it?s time to step out into living dangerous and fully awake in the power of the Holy Spirit as you build an inward outward impact filled with the mind of Jesus Christ.

Your Life has PURPOSE!
Your Story is IMPORTANT!
Your Dreams COUNT!
Your Voice MATTERS!
You Were Born To Make AN IMPACT!

These Four Mentoring Sessions Focus on:
Building Insights into Who You Are ? &
Igniting Your God-Given Purpose For Life!

Thursday Evenings ? Oct 13th – Nov 3rd, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
264 Clovis Ave, Clovis CA
(on the corner of Third and Clovis Ave. Parking in the back.)
$20 Registration ? For info call 559-324-8651

Mentoring Series - Building an Inward Outward Impact™
2022-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
$20 Pays For Both Sessions
October 27th & November 3rd

Building an Inward Outward Impact™
A Christ-centered mentoring series that goes beyond the surface to draw out the deep treasures that lie within. It?s designed to ignite your insights into:

Who you are?
Whose you are?
Why you are here?

How to live into your unique potential in Christ!

Do you want to engage more intimately with God and His purpose and passion for your life?
Do you have a longing to connect with His dreams and heart for you?
Do you want to find your voice in this new era?

Well then, maybe ? just maybe, it?s time for a new adventure! Maybe it?s time to step out into living dangerous and fully awake in the power of the Holy Spirit as you build an inward outward impact filled with the mind of Jesus Christ.

Your Life has PURPOSE!
Your Story is IMPORTANT!
Your Dreams COUNT!
Your Voice MATTERS!
You Were Born To Make AN IMPACT!

These Four Mentoring Sessions Focus on:
Building Insights into Who You Are ? &
Igniting Your God-Given Purpose For Life!

Thursday Evenings ? Oct 13th – Nov 3rd, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
264 Clovis Ave, Clovis CA
(on the corner of Third and Clovis Ave. Parking in the back.)
$20 Registration ? For info call 559-324-8651

CBWC Fresno Study
2022-11-02 17:30 - 18:45, 2022-11-09 17:30 - 18:45, 2022-11-16 17:30 - 18:45, 2022-11-23 17:30 - 18:45, 2022-11-30 17:30 - 18:45, 2022-12-07 17:30 - 18:45, 2022-12-14 17:30 - 18:45 | Cornerstone Center Board Room (2nd Floor), 1525 Fulton Street,, Fresno, CA, 93721, United States
All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. If you’re tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down, The Armor of God study is for you.
Author Priscilla Shirer has laid out a strategic plan for every believer to secure victory over the enemy. Learn how to be armed and dangerous!
CBWC Fresno Board Member:
Vikki Luna – Facilitator
No Cost for Study
(The Armor of God Workbook not included)
Book Available for purchase at:
Majesty Bible & Gifts
7020 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
On-Line at www.lifeway.com/armorofgod
For details or have questions please call
Sylvia Plumb 559. 289.4419

Mentoring Series - Building an Inward Outward Impact™
2022-11-03 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
Building an Inward Outward Impact™
A Christ-centered mentoring series that goes beyond the surface to draw out the deep treasures that lie within. It?s designed to ignite your insights into:

Who you are?
Whose you are?
Why you are here?

How to live into your unique potential in Christ!

Do you want to engage more intimately with God and His purpose and passion for your life?
Do you have a longing to connect with His dreams and heart for you?
Do you want to find your voice in this new era?

Well then, maybe ? just maybe, it?s time for a new adventure! Maybe it?s time to step out into living dangerous and fully awake in the power of the Holy Spirit as you build an inward outward impact filled with the mind of Jesus Christ.

Your Life has PURPOSE!
Your Story is IMPORTANT!
Your Dreams COUNT!
Your Voice MATTERS!
You Were Born To Make AN IMPACT!

These Four Mentoring Sessions Focus on:
Building Insights into Who You Are ? &
Igniting Your God-Given Purpose For Life!

Thursday Evenings ? Oct 13th – Nov 3rd, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
264 Clovis Ave, Clovis CA
(on the corner of Third and Clovis Ave. Parking in the back.)
$20 Registration ? For info call 559-324-8651

Walking Through Crisis
2022-11-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Time: 11:30am
Program: 11:45am -1pm

Men and Women Welcome

Community Connection, Tip or Testimony by:
Pastor Paul & Valarie Binion

?Description: In January 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic was at its height. When Penelope was admitted to the ICU, survival rates were not in her favor. Penelope shares her near-death experience, her decision to live, and how she used her faith, determination, and will to come back from the edge. Her complete story is documented in the book she wrote with her daughter Megan, A Window of Hope, How We Survived COVID-19. Books will be available for $15.

?BIO: Penelope Childers is an award-winning collaborative writer, writing stories that inspire, transform, and heal. Her author credits include SALT magazine, Inspire Christian Writers 2014 Anthology, Focus on the Family?s Club House Magazine, Guideposts, Chicken Soup for the Soul?Inspiration for Nurses, The Spirit of America, and Best Mom Ever. Penelope co-authored A Cry of the Heart: Human Trafficking, One Survivor?s True Story, and My Promise to Alex: Through Pain Comes Purpose. Penelope?s newest book, A Window of Hope, How We Survived COVID-19, was co-authored with her daughter, Megan. Penelope won the WCCW Goldie Award for her 2021 story, Surviving COVID-19.

Monthly Sponsor: Joan Sandlin

SOLD OUT Oh Holy Night - CBWC Christmas Luncheon
2022-12-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Men and Women Welcome
Guest Speakers; Pastors Jim and Cyndi Franklin and Family
Santa will be there for pictures!
Several Raffle prizes
Join CBWC Fresno and the Jim Franklin Family as we celebrate this special time of year!
BIOS:
Jim and Cyndi Franklin are the Senior Pastors at Cornerstone Church in downtown Fresno, serving there since 1993.
Jessica (Franklin) Waymire, Nathan Franklin and James Franklin are their children.

Jessica is the Founder of P.U.S.H. Ministry, and a Teacher at the Lighthouse Recovery for Women.
Nathan is an Associate Pastor at Cornerstone Church.
James is a Law Enforcement Officer with C.U.S.D. This family follows Jesus and uses their skills and talents to bring people closer to Him.

We will also be presenting our 2022 CBWC Fresno Woman of the Year – Lisa Smittcamp?

Personal Protection Class with Mike Manzie
2023-01-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Fresno Breakfast House, 2085 West Bullard, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
CBWC Presents
Personal Protection Class ?How to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from harm.
Bio: With a unique background in law enforcement and in the neural sciences, Mike brings a very practical approach to teaching people how to personally protect themselves and those they love. From how to avoid an imminent automobile collision to protecting themselves from great bodily injury, Mike?s programs have saved numerous lives over the years. Mike has had the privilege to present at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford Medical School and was a consultant at N.A.S.A where he was involved astronaut training, neural engineering research and assessment criteria for astronaut selection.
Women and Men Welcome
Door prize – Two Tickets to next Lunch CBWC Program
Raffle – $50 Gas Card
Fresno Breakfast House – Grand Banquet Room
(Southwest Corner Bullard@West Ave)
2085 West Bullard, Fresno

Family Business Working Together In Christian Ministry Guest Speakers Steve and Ruth Dick, Owners of Inspiration Cruises & Tours
2023-02-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Fresno Breakfast House, 2085 West Bullard, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
?Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just and fair.? Proverbs 1:3 NLT
Guest Speakers Steve and Ruth Dick, Owners of Inspiration Cruises & Tours, along with daughter Stephanie and Son-in-law Josh Smith
Family Business Working Together In Christian Ministry
Door Prize – 2 tickets to next months program
Raffle – $50 Gas Card

Men and Women Welcome

?Steve & Ruth Dick Bio
Born and raised in Reedley, California, on a farm, Steve Dick is the President and CEO of Inspiration Cruises & Tours. Ruth moved to Reedley in 1967, where she met Steve at Immanuel High School. They married in 1971??just 6 days before Steve began his 23-year career at the Fresno Bible House, where he quickly moved from janitorial and shipping to becoming manager, overseeing all operations and controller of the store. Steve and Ruth became the owners of Inspiration in 1994, and since then, have dedicated their lives to serving the ministry partners and faithful travelers all over the globe. In this time, they have expanded the company from 1,000 travelers annually to over 14,000 annually and now serve hundreds of ministry partners. Their daughter Stephanie Smith serves alongside them as well as their son-in-law Josh Smith who leads the marketing side of Inspiration projects. Steve & Ruth were active members of the Fresno Evangelical Free Church (now The Bridge) for over forty years, Steve served on the church board for twenty of those years. Currently, they attend Peoples Church with Josh & Stephanie. They enjoy traveling with and sitting under the teaching of some of the nations leading Pastors and Teachers whom they have the privilege of calling friends. Steve also serves on the board for Fresno Pacific University and the Fresno/Clovis Prayer Breakfast.

STEPHANIE SMITH –
Stephanie started her career in organizational team building and efficiency creation at Marriott and Fresno Pacific University before becoming the Executive Vice-President?of Inspiration Cruises & Tours, where she?s led for over?17?years. She manages multiple teams to ensure Inspiration’s organizational effectiveness while also innovating to meet the needs of the future of the business. She is also the co-owner of a marketing and design firm with her husband, Josh, and an adjunct marketing professor at Fresno Pacific University.
JOSHUA SMITH –
Joshua has over two decades of creative and branding experience with Christian ministries?beginning with 10 years at Hume Lake Christian Camps, where he pioneered their entire creative department and oversaw the rebranding of their organization. For the last?15?years, he steered design and marketing as the Creative Vice-President for Inspiration Cruises & Tours and their ministry partners. He and Stephanie work as creative and marketing principals at Pillar Brands, their design and marketing agency that serves the needs of various faith-based ministries and organizations.
Monthly Program Sponsors

Larry Johanson
Johanson Transportation

Doug Lanier Jr.

Dr. Bill Grabe

Power Packed Networking and Connecting
2023-03-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Fresno Breakfast House, 2085 West Bullard, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Power Packed Networking and Connecting
Networking & Tools for Professional & Personal Growth

Women Only
New Location: Fresno Breakfast House – Grand Banquet Room (Southwest Corner Bullard@West Ave) 2085 West Bullard, Fresno
?Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just and fair.? Proverbs 1:3 NLT
Raffle – $50 Gas Card
Door Prize – 2 tickets to next months program
SPONSOR: Larry Johanson – Johanson Transportation

Media, Ministry & Mom with Amanda Venegas
2023-04-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Cornerstone Banquet & Conference Center, 1525 Fulton St, Fresno, CA, 93721, United States
?CBWC Fresno and monthly sponsor Larry Johanson-Johanson Transportation Service Present?
Guest Speaker – Amanda Venegas
Media, Ministry & Mom
How to prioritize and balance your assignment.
Lunch by Pardini’s Catering & Banquets
Raffle – $50 Gas Card
Door Prize – 2 Tickets to Next Months Program
BIO:
Amanda Venegas is a mother of three, Clovis native and co-anchor of Action News AM Live on ABC30.
Amanda graduated from Clovis High School. After graduation, she attended San Diego and graduated with a BA in Journalism and a BA in Psychology from San Diego State University. During her time in college, Amanda spent many hours interning at ABC30.
Amanda began her television career in Billings, Montana, where she worked as a reporter and anchor. She joined the Action News team in July 2012.
She is thankful to live and report in the community where she grew up.
When she is not up at three am and at work, Amanda is chasing after her three kids and attending activities with them. She enjoys hot coffee, church, the ocean, camping and time with friends and family.

Our Trials May Be Great But Our God is Greater with Lisa Casarez
2023-05-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
CBWC Fresno Presents
?OUR TRIALS MAY BE GREAT, BUT OUR GOD IS GREATER?
Guest Speaker – Lisa Casarez
Men and Women are Welcomed
Door Prize – 2 tickets to next months program
$50 raffle for Gas Card
Lisa Casarez-Austin is the founder and director of Angels of Grace Foster Family Agency.? Known throughout the community for her infectious love for the abused and neglected.? She is passionate about helping people discover their passions in life and is a committed advocate for women and children who face issues and have needs in the Central Valley.
At the age of 18 years old she married and ended up in an unhealthy marriage filled with domestic violence, infidelity and hopelessness.? She felt like she was drowning and God was no where to be found. Crying out to God, she learned to follow the light and to rest and to fall into God’s love, goodness, grace, and forgiveness.? A practice that has given her the courage, strength, and faith to keep her eyes from overwhelming trials, and to rest and to fall into God’s love, goodness, faithfulness, and His awesome power.? God who is greater, and who can fill us with His perfect peace, contentment and joy that can only be found in Christ as we face life’s greatest challenges with renewed hope from the Holy Spirit.
