A gentle reminder of our events next week

 

18th September 2024 Dear Member, Dear Supporters,

reminder! GPN with James Miller ­ Our networking event and optional dinner is next Tuesday with James Miller   If you have missed the newsletter for September at the beginning of the month, it is on our blog ­ BOOK now

­ Business Breakfast Networking Friday 27th September 9:30 am-10:30 am ­ Let's talk business, how your month went and how are you prepared for the following... who can help you? ­ Book now ­ City of London Walk with Rob Drummond Saturday 28th September - 11 am start ­ Let's walk in the City of London in a two part walk with lunch in the middle (choose & pay for what you want)   Start at 11am Tower Hill Tube Station by the statue  of Trajan ­ More info and booking

Fundraising Dinner ­ Monday 21st October 2024 ­ GPN is proud to partner with Stonewall Housing and we are jointly hosting a fundraising dinner on Monday 21st October, please book as soon as you can and no later than the 14th October on Outsavvy ­

Don't forget to check our blog for details of  other events, newsletters and offers of interest. Such as 10% at Madame F (wine company owned by our member Iain Muggoch) to members of GPN only. BTW save 25th February 2025 for his presentation. In a recent survey, attendees told us that they benefited from an increased turnover between £500 and £24,000, it is good to Network...   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.

Connect, learn, enjoy  and build lasting  social & professional relationships.   GET CONNECTED, PRODUCTIVE AND PROACTIVE MAKING MEANINGFUL BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CONTACTS .

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/

We are all connected by 3 degrees through The Gay Professional Network.      I very much look forward to hearing from you and to seeing you again soon.   With best wishes,   Yours sincerely,     Jean-François.    PS: did you try your luck on the lottery below? many of our members won prizes...   PPS: Leave us a review on Google    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

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The Gay Professional Network - September Newsletter

 

View in browser 30th August 2024   Dear Member, Dear Supporter, 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...   Could you take a minute or two to answer this survey to help shape the future of GPN? https://form.jotform.com/241052103692345   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.   Now for some events:   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:  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/    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   Saturday 28th 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.   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 20th September   Gay Walthamstow   at Harry's (a private member's club) Tuesday 24th September Networking with James Miller  Friday 27th September Business Breakfast Networking (BBN) Saturday 28th September - Walking tour of the City with Rob Drummond, don't miss it.  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  at the Nag's Head an old favourite. 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. Such as 10% at Madame F (wine company owned by our member Iain Muggoch) to members of GPN only. BTW save 25th February 2025 for his presentation.   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.   GPN needs help, well I do, can you give some time 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.   In a recent survey, attendees told us that they benefited from an increased turnover between £500 and £24,000, it is good to Network... 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   Networking   6:30-9:30 pm More info and book 3rd Fridays   Social    8:00pm-11:00 pm More info and book here 4th Tuesdays   Networking with Speakers   6:30-9:30 pm More info and book 4th Fridays    Networking on zoom   9:30-10:30 am More info and book We are all connected by 3 degrees through The Gay Professional Network.      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!    Get in touch with me via the social media outlined below or above by clicking the QR code, click on the icons below JFDE London www.jfdor.org ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ © 2024 JFDE