GPN August Newsletter

 

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8th August 2024   Dear Jean-Francois,

How are  you?    I know I often start emails like this but I mean it, please do let me know how you are, what is going on in business or life and if something can be helped. It is good to talk...   In a recent survey, attendees told us that they benefited from an increased turnover between £500 and £24,000, it is good to Network...   Thank you to those of you who came to the Marie Curie reception at the Royal Academy, the Auction conducted by Michael Palin raised £27,100 and the total raised on the evening is in excess of £80,000 and counting as the donations are still coming.    Marie Curie has an Autumn Luncheon on the 15th November at the Intercontinental Hotel on Park Lane details are https://www.autumnlunch.co.uk but it would be nice to make a table together if a few of us want to do so, not cheap, early bird tickets are £160, £175 after let me know.   Thank you to those of you who came to Walthamstow for the Waltham Forest Pride, it was a great, if tiring for me, day for all.   Business Breakfast Network on line in July had people from Hong-Kong joining us.   Yesterday's event for The Network was great, we had people from Hungary visiting us and conviviality was enjoyed later than usual around the meal.   As you know, we are not meeting in August, except in Walthamstow see below, as the bank holiday is right around our meetings both virtual and in person.   BUT:    Wednesday 4th September, the Toynbee Nicolson luncheon is held at the prestigious Turf Club, suit and tie de rigueur or no entry into the club. Let me know if you want to join me the cost is £75 to include 3 course lunch and a copious amount of wine, men only on this occasion, sorry Ladies.   Thursday 5th September: An opportunity to listen to Andrew Marsden MStJ, Past Sheriff of the City of London about his shrieval year in the splendid surrounding of St. Lawrence Jewry, EC2V 5AA. Details below, it would be good to make up a table together, those of you interested, please let me know and I can organise to pay for the group contact me here if you want to join me. https://lordmayorreflects.london/the-gala-evening/sheriffs-of-london/ Even though there is no apparent dress code, please wear jacket and tie for the occasion.  Tickets are £50 each and include a copious amount of libation as always in the City.   Friday 6th to 8th September For the whisky lovers, there is a whisky show at the Old Billingsgate https://whiskyshow.com/london/    Saturday 7th September - Walking tour of the City for GPN members and guests. Guided tour by our member Rob Drummond. do join us for a most informative walk and discover YOUR City.   9th to 13th September The first real estate conference - on line https://www.linkedin.com/events/7209266810519437313    OUR meeting is on Tuesday 24th September and we welcome James Miller and Robert Finlayson https://link.outsavvy.com/jamesmiller talking about Mental health and wellbeing   Monday 21st October  Stonewall Housing and Gay Professional Network are hosting a fundraising dinner  https://www.outsavvy.com/event/21639/dinner-at-ffionas-stonewall-housing-fundraiser.  GPN is delighted to partner with Stonewall Housing this year and if you cannot attend, please consider making a donation below (you can click on the image to get to the website).

Just to remind you of GPN's events: Friday 16th August Gay Walthamstow 1st at Pixie's for cocktails  then at The Chequers for the show with Victoria Sponge (she is just amazing). Friday 23rd August BBN - Cancelled (Bank Holiday weekend) Tuesday 27th August - Cancelled (Bank Holiday weekend) Saturday 7th September - Walking tour of the City with Rob Drummond, don't miss it.  Friday 20th September   Gay Walthamstow  Tuesday 24th September Networking with James Miller  Friday 27th September Business Breakfast Networking (BBN) Friday 18th October   Gay Walthamstow  Monday 21st October Fundraising dinner for Stonewall Housing Tuesday 22nd October Networking with Ian Davidson Friday 25th October Business Breakfast Networking (BBN) Friday 15th November   Gay Walthamstow  Friday 22nd November Business Breakfast Networking (BBN) Tuesday 26th November Networking with Steven Sparling Possibly in December, Christmas reception at the House of Lords or perhaps somewhere else if not possible.   Don't forget to check our blog for details of  other events, newsletters and offers of interest.   We  meet twice a month at the Civil Service Club, once in Walthamstow  in safe places with affordable food and drinks and once on line. One a year we go to the House of Lords with grateful thanks to our patron, Lord Scriven and sometimes we support other affiliated LGBTQ+ organisations' events.   Can you give some time to GPN by helping promoting it to others and selling tickets and membership, there is a reward of 20%, via an affiliation link. Let me know if you are interested.   Can you give some time to GPN by organising other events and venues? Same rewards above applies if of interest.   Thank you to all of you who tried their luck on the Rainbow Lottery, it has raised a lot of money for charities and not for profit organisations such as us, many of our members have already won prizes, have you? Try it on below...   Socially and professionally networking is important and our events aim to foster connections and collaborations that can contribute to your promotion and  advancement with like-minded professionals in attendance.    GET CONNECTED, PRODUCTIVE AND PROACTIVE MAKING MEANINGFUL BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CONTACTS   Our sister organisation The Network (not just the LGBTQ+ community) meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday, Members of GPN/GBA can attend all events of The Network free of charge as part of their membership. Connect, learn, enjoy and build lasting  social & professional relationships.   More info on us  GPN https://gpn.one  Pass it on to your friends and colleagues.   The benefits of membership: https://www.gpn.one/benefits/

2nd Thursdays   6:30-9:30 pm More info and book 3rd Fridays    8:00pm-1 am More info and book here 4th Tuesdays   6:30-9:30 pm More info and book 4th Fridays    9:30-10:30 am More info and book

We are all connected by 3 degrees through The Gay Professional Network.    We all know someone who knows someone, I wonder if you could look at the attached, it is a 73 carats stone that some people have described as magical and one of our member who will remain anonymous is seeking to sell.   Please do not advertise this on Social Media, if you know someone interested in purchasing this stone, please let me know, you will be richly rewarded upon the sale.   I very much look forward to hearing from you and to seeing you again soon.   Have a great weekend!     Jean-François.    PS: did you try your luck on the lottery below? many of our members won prizes...   PPS: Did you give us a review on Google? please do so on https://g.page/r/CTOF0NVHQb19EBM/review   PPPS: Are you following us on our Social media? Here is the updated list.   Jean-François Dor  Founder Gay Professional Network jf@gpn.one https://gpn.one

Rainbow Lottery Tickets cost one pound and you will help GPN continue its work. There is a weekly £25,000 jackpot. Click on the QR code for more info. Jean-Francois Dor's events & social Media  Click on the QR code for more info

JFDE ­ The Network operates Le Cercle Francophone, , The Anglo-Belgian Organisation, The Chinese Connection, The Middle East Circle, The Eastern Society & Ladies who lunch. The Gay Professional Network operates The Gay Business Association. JFDE operates both GPN & The Network (Oh and we do events, PR & marketing) Check the websites above for each of those organisations.   If you wish to join each mailing list, please update your preference at the bottom of this email. Members of The Network can attend ALL events FREE of charge, except when food and drinks are provided. Join The Network

GPN and The Network are both not for profit, fully inclusive, membership organisation since 2010 and 2012 and your platforms to promote your cause, business, venue and yourself.    GPN and The Network help your further your business or career and make meaningful business and social contacts.    You get connected, proactive and productive.    They are both  get together of like minded, and very nice, people who enjoy meeting others in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.   Connect, learn, enjoy and build lasting social & professional relationships.   GPN meets every  4th Tuesday of the Month   The Network meets  every 2nd Tuesday of the Month  and has more events for all its sub groups for networking, dinners and social events, usually with a speaker.     #TogetherWeAreStronger!

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