Events

Women TIES is proud to media sponsor our member's business, sporting, or female-focused events.

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#261Fearless Meet Runs in Central New York has two locations to gather women together for one-hour meet-and-run events.

At 6:00 PM on Mondays, the group meets at Lakeland Park, 11 Forman Street, Cazenovia.

At 5:30 PM on Tuesdays, the group meets at Washington Park, 200 Cypress Street, Liverpool

To find out more information visit:
www.261fearless.org/261-club-gny/

The fees are:

The first 3 meet runs are free and then $50/year or $3/meet run after the free sessions.

#261Fearless is a female-specific running community that focuses on the fun, social, non-competitive side of running. We provide a safe, friendly and fun environment for women to run together. It's a great way to get fit and make new friends while you're at it. Building a community of support is just as important as getting out and moving.

This is a special program that Women TIES is offering to our members and any woman interested in learning from the amazing Andrea Simon, Ph.D. of Simon Associates, and co-author of the "Women Mean Business" book.

What can a new book teach us about the power of pictures, words, and wisdom? "Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Women to Spark Your Success," published in September 2023 by Edie Fraser, Robyn Freedman Spizman, and Andi Simon PhD is a compilation of 500 wisdom from 102 women, each of whom wanted to share their perspectives on women's transformative power in the business world. This book is not just a collection of stories; it is a testament to the incredible journey that women have embarked upon and their profound impact on businesses of all shapes and sizes, entrepreneurs, c-suite leaders, philanthropists, and association leaders.

Today, it has become increasingly evident that women bring to businesses a unique perspective, different experiences, and robust talents. The women in Women Mean Business are catalysts for positive change. They bring fresh ideas, empathetic leadership, and a collaborative spirit, which can lead to innovation and growth.

On the Zoom Meeting, Andi would like to share some perspective, and then discuss your lessons learned, wisdoms garnished from your business ventures, and answer your questions. As we completed the book, we often said, "Turn a page and change your life," and you will find that happening to you.

If you would like to order the book in advance, the link to buy the book is: www.womenmeanbusiness.com or at Amazon, https://amzn.to/3TFAzVn

Andrea Simon, Ph.D., principal and founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC), launched SAMC in 2002 to bring anthropology's methods, tools, and theory to businesses that needed or wanted to change.

Andi's expertise lies in helping companies and non-profit institutions reflect on their purpose and ability to achieve their goals. She helps SAMC's clients by developing their purpose and brand positioning; redesigning their organization's culture, creating new Blue Ocean Strategies, and improving their financial performance using innovative and effective product development and marketing methodologies. Andi is particularly effective at understanding how current and prospective customers really "see, feel, and think" about a company's products, services, and experience. She can then help focus corporate leadership on those unmet needs to open new market spaces.

A frequent speaker, workshop presenter, and consultant, Andi has developed Simon Associates Management Consultant into a leading firm in its field. She has a very successful, award-winning book, On The Brink: A Fresh Lens To Take Your Business To New Heights. Her podcast, On the Brink with Andi Simon, is in the top 200 of her business categories in subscribers and listeners, among the top 5% of global podcasts, and ranked among the top 20 futurist podcasts.

Dr. Simon's second book, Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business, is an Axiom 2022 Bronze Best Business Book in the Women in Business category.

With a Ph.D. in Anthropology from CUNY, Dr. Simon was a tenured facility member at Ramapo University before entering corporate America. She served in both the financial services and healthcare industries, each going through dramatic transformations. In 2006, Dr. Simon was a visiting professor at Washington University in St. Louis, teaching entrepreneurship to Arts and Science students. A widely engaged speaker, she has conducted over 500 speaking engagements and workshops since 2007.

Who wants to run with Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham to support pediatric cancer? Raise your hand and register for our team.

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Held in conjunction with the Taste of Syracuse, Paige's Butterfly Run, brought to you this year by Alan Byer Volvo, brings runners and walkers from across Central New York to downtown Syracuse each year to participate in one of the region's premier 5K races. Our goal is to host a stellar community event while raising the critical dollars necessary to fund local pediatric cancer research and patient programs at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.

This year, Paige's Butterfly Run will be celebrating its 28th event on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in downtown Syracuse. This family-friendly event includes:

3K fitness run/walk
5K Centipede Team Division
Caterpillar crawl for kids under 5 years old

Participants who register for the live event by May 1st will receive a t-shirt.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Dr. William J. Waters Center for Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, Syracuse, New York.

Tracy is trying every sport once, and sometimes races more than once! This year she is earmarking her legs and fundraising towards Paige's Butterfly Run to help the local Goliasano Children's Center fight pediatric cancer.

Life isn't worth living, if you aren't giving!

Where are my country-loving, adventure-loving, horse-loving women?

It is time for you to join Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham on her latest "Try Every Sport Once" Adventure - Barrel Racing, a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to run a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. At this 3-day experience in the heart of CNY, you will learn all things horses, how to ride them (if you haven't) and try this sporting event.

Barrel racing camp focuses on the art and technique of barrel racing. The camp will detail specifics of barrel racing, polebending, and gymkhana classes. Each rider will be challenged with new ideas, new drills, and exercises to enhance their performance in the arena. We will also spend time trail riding, stall cleaning, and caring for our horses.

Galeway Quarter Horse Camps offer an educational, fun horse experience centered around building rider's knowledge, confidence, independence, and teamwork. A full experience - if you ever wanted one!

The classes are three consecutive days on July 29, 30, 31 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The cost will be $300 for the lessons and experience plus $25 for snacks, and an administrative fee for Women TIES.

We are looking to book this event early so we have our numbers. We need at least 4 women to make this event happen, so please join Tracy for this unique summertime experience. Email her with any questions or call 315-708-4288.

If you are interested, please sign up and pay by June 1, 2024. If you need to make more than one payment, please reach out to Tracy.

Invite other women you know to join us. No one under 18 please, since Galway has special programs for young riders.

Galway's Quarterhorses is in Cleveland, New York. They are a reputable family-owned horse farm run by Amy and Paul Galway. With over twenty years of experience in horse training, they specialize in selling well-bred and well-trained quarter horses. They offer training, lessons, horse camps, and limited boarding services.