At our monthly meeting in July, we had two wonderful speakers that provided great information that any coach could use to improve their practice. This is our normal meeting plan and we think it's working well based on attendance and feedback.

We have been listening to all your feedback and many want more time to network and socialize with their peers. This month our meeting is going to be a good old fashion Summer BBQ with no formal agenda, but plenty of time to network and relax. After all it is summer, right?

Look for details elsewhere in this newsletter or on the web site, bring a dish, meet your peers and have a good time. We are providing grillables so be sure and let us know you plan to attend.

Hope to see you at Cook Park, Shelter #4 in Tigard (just off I-5) Tuesday the 14th from 6-9 PM.

Best regards,
Dave Wagers
NWCA 2007 President

Membership expiring? Renew now for 2007!

On June 27th, your NWCA Leadership Team wrestled with our future vision in a three hour workshop facilitated by former President Laura Kaiser. Current President David Wager had a vision at mid-term to take a reading of where we've been at NWCA and where we want to be. Growth is good, David said, but it also puts a new profile on the ole SWOT analysis, as we've grown rapidly to a new stage of 121 members.

I repeat: "VISION IS A PROCESS." As your President-Elect for 2008, please do not hesitate to share your own candid assessment, from your unique perspective, of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that you perceive are impacting (or not) NWCA in delivering value to you the member. My phone is open (503-363-3156) and my email ( brenggli@comcast.net) is waiting for your valued input.

A couple of highlights that struck me personally from that important workshop were:

1. In 2007 NWCA has a solid mass of senior coaches fully employed and thriving: Whoopee Yahoo CONGRATULATIONS FELLOW COACHES!
2. A second definable "cluster of coaches", for lack of a better term, are seriously committed newer coaches who are establishing their niche and shaping their practices.
3. A third definable "cluster of coaches" are in the exploratory stage and have a unique set of questions and needs which may not necessarily respond to the same NWCA menu that other coaches "gobble up" to fill their active practice needs.

Both defining and delivering membership services, unique to each segment of a coach's professional journey, is a tall order, but one we must face creatively and enthusiastically. That emerging segmented profile of a dynamic and vibrant coaching community is a happy challenge. While labeling is not always adequate, just as the ICF has ACC, PCC and MCC professional designations, the coach community starts at the local chapter and is tasked with finding appropriate diets for each stage of crucial coaching appetite.

Please let the Leadership Team hear what your "coaching nourishment needs" might be.

Bob Renggli
President Elect 2008

Date: Tuesday, August 14th
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Place: Cook Park, Shelter #4, Tigard, OR
Bring: Potluck Item ("Grillables" supplied)

To help balance out the potluck, if you are planning on attending please RSVP Julie James ( julie@james-executive-coaching.com) and indicate what you plan to bring. While dividing up dishes by last name tends to work, if there are too many items in any one category, you may be asked to bring something in a different category. If you have a "specialty" dish you'd rather bring, let Julie know.

• Appetizers: (A-F)
• Drinks (non-alcoholic): (G-Me)
• Salads/Vegetables: (Mi-S)
• Desserts: (T-Z)

For information: Susan Schwarz susan.schwarz@comcast.net

FROM THE NORTH:

Head South on I-5 toward Tigard
Take exit #291/CARMAN DR/KING CITY
Turn RIGHT at SW UPPER BOONES FERRY RD
Turn LEFT at SW 72ND AVE/SW UPPER BOONES FERRY RD
Continue on SW UPPER BOONES FERRY RD
Turn RIGHT at SW DURHAM RD
Turn LEFT at SW 92ND AVE
Cook Park is at the bottom of the hill.

FROM THE SOUTH:

Head North on I-5 to Tigard
Take exit #290/LAKE OSWEGO/DURHAM
Turn LEFT at LOWER BOONES FERRY RD
Turn RIGHT at SW 72ND AVE
Turn LEFTat SW DURHAM RD
Turn LEFT at SW 92ND AVE
Cook Park is at the bottom of the hill.

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