Friday 21 March 2014

Thank you for attending GPN on the 20th March 2014





Thank you to those who attended last night GPN at Leon de Bruxelles,  we had a lovely tea tasting and although quite a few people did not make it, we had a great time meeting new people and have a convivial and productive evening, thank you for the warm hospitality of Leon de Bruxelles.
Next month, Thursday 17th April, we are going  back to Leon de Bruxelles.   Please book now http:/gpn.eventbrite.com
to take your early bird, £10 instead of £20.

Next Wednesday, 26th march, we have an informal drink in the City of London at the Coq d'Argent with the City of London Gay meetup where you are most welcome. This is more of a social evening, although you may find similar people: Register now (only £3 but cash bar)  http://clg.eventbrite.com


You may be interested to join The Network next Thursday too, this encompasses many platforms and a variety of people and businesses.


 
Tuesday 8th April Dinner in a private room  at Grace

Gay Professional Network Dinner at Leon de Bruxelles
£39 for 2 courses meal, 1/2 bottle of wine pp, coffee, service and VAT.   Book here

 

Look at the other events for February/March  and on the Online diary  

If you have any plans to go on holidays this year, I recommend you to experience the warm hospitality of our member Giacomo Zanetti http://adamandstevetravel.co.uk/
I was in Palermo last year in November and am going back there in May to Puglia. Join me!  I know one person from our group last night is already signed up.

You may know someone interested in the Village for the LGBT over 50's who want to retire in style in the South of France and can afford it. see more here

The Gay Professional Network is your platform to promote your cause, your business, venue and yourself. It  helps your further your business or career and makes meaningful business and social contacts. You get connected, proactive and productive.
The list of attendee is now shown in advance on the registration page, you can also view the list here (Just the name and link to websites when known). You can share info on our site http://gpn.gb.net.  Although not everybody joins the site, their loss,  I am indeed your axis and can put you in touch with people. To be a fully fledged member of GPN cost only £100 a year or £10 a month payable on a recurring basis which gives you FREE registration to all the networking events, including those in the City. You can also join for as little as £1 a month but then you pay for the events separately.
I very much look forward to seeing you again soon. You are most welcome to contact me at any other time even if it is to go out for a drink.
Enjoy the wonderful weekend ahead!
Yours sincerely,

Best wishes,

Jean-François.

PS:  Some information about me

Jean-François Dor
http://gpn.gb.net
Mobile: + 44 7831 782 200
Home: + 44 208 521 98 18
events@jeanfrancoisdor.com
www.jfdor.co.uk
www.mayfairpr.co.uk
Jean-François Dor                                        "I am easily satisfied with the very best"
gets people together and makes it happen.                             Sir Winston Churchill
NIL NISI BONUM
Artist, Public Relations, Marketing, Off Market Properties and Events.
Your success is my ambition.

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People attending on 20/03/2014

  • Andrew Gordon, .
  • David Dominey, public sector
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Friday 21 February 2014

February 2014






Thank you for attending last night GPN at  Positive East,  Paul Fleming and his team made us particularly welcome. Through donations and pledges, over £500 was raised last night, thank you for your generosity.

Next month, Thursday 20th March, we are going to Leon de Bruxelles.   Please book now http:/gpn.eventbrite.com
to take your early bird, £10 instead of £20.

Next Tuesday, 25th February, we have an informal drink in the City of London with the City of London Gay meetup and you are most welcome. Free to join and is more of a social evening, although you may find similar people: Details

Look at the other events for February/March  and on the Online diary  

If you have any plans to go on holidays this year, I recommend you to experience the warm hospitality of our member Giacomo Zanetti http://adamandstevetravel.co.uk/
I was in Palermo last year in November and am going back there in April to look at Etna and will also be going in May to Puglia. Join me? I know one person from our group last night is already signed up.

Read more about me, what I do, can do for you and look out for invitations to parties on http://www.jfdor.co.uk/some-information-about-jean-francois.php

You may know someone interested in the Village for the LGBT over 50's who want to retire in style in the South of France and can afford it. see more here

The Gay Professional Network is your platform to promote your cause, your business, venue and yourself. It  helps your further your business or career and makes meaningful business and social contacts. You get connected, proactive and productive.
It was suggested last night to circulate the list of people attending at our events, you can share info on our site http://gaypronet.ning.com.  Although not everybody joins the site, I am indeed your axis and can put you in touch with people. However for the second time, you can view the list here (Just the name, title and companies).
I very much look forward to seeing you again soon. You are most welcome to contact me at any other time even if it is to go out for a drink.
Enjoy the wonderful weekend ahead!
Yours sincerely,
Jean-François.


Jean-François Dor
Chairman
GPN, GBA, The Network & JFDE
Join The Network
Mobile: + 44 7831 782 200
Home: + 44 208 521 98 18
events@jeanfrancoisdor.com
www.jfdor.co.uk
Jean-François Dor                                               "I am easily satisfied with the very best"
gets people together and makes it happen.                  Sir Winston Churchill
NIL NISI BONUM
Artist, Public Relations, Marketing, Off Market Properties and Events.

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People Attending on 20/02/2014

People attending:

Cyrill Ibrahim
Classical Pianist
Self Employed

David Patrick Dominey
Management Accountant

Ivan Kotorov
Senior Online Video Consultant
brightcove

Jean-Francois Dor
PR, Marketing & Events
Mayfair PR Ltd

Kyle Whittington
Whittington's Tea Emporium

Laurie .J. Powell B.Sc., F.C.A.
Partner
Powdin & Co
Chartered Accountants

Linford Andrews
Interim Deputy Head,
Secretary-General's Office
Commonwealth Secretariat

Louis-Christian Pendegrass
Womenswear Designer
Louis-Christian LTD

Paul Fleming
Director of Fundraising and Communications
Positive East

Dr Rex Melville
Consultant Physician
Sexual Health Physician
Personal Health
The Backroom Boys
Cabaret with a difference

Rob Hamilton
Director
The Peel Institute
The Peel Centre

Simon Perkins
Associate
Expense Reduction Analysts

Stephen Coote
GBA Co-ordinator
Gay Business Association

William Edward Pike
Fitness Coach/Writer
love:Fitness

People who sent their apologies and could not make it:

Ian Dodds PhD, FRSA
Managing Director
Ian Dodds Consulting Ltd

John Wenger
Sociatrist
Quantum Shift

Kodie Thompson
Personal Trainer
KT Personal Training

Morris Walkden, Dip IT MBCS
Director & Lead Engineer
Wimbled Ni.T.

Stuart Anthony, DipFA CeMAP CeFA
Independent Financial Adviser
Ce MAP Mortgage & Protection Adviser
Financial Services
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Tuesday 21 January 2014

January 2014



Thank you for coming last night at Kamique and particular thanks to Danielle Wilson and her team to make us particularly welcome.
Next month we are going East to Positive East.  Paul Fleming will be speaking about the Charity and its work. There is no licensed bar at the venue but donations will be accepted for drinks and nibbles provided. Please book now http:/gpn.eventbrite.com
to take your early bird, £10 instead of £20.


 If you have any plans to go on holidays this year, I recommend you to experience the warm hospitality of our member Giacomo Zanetti http://adamandstevetravel.co.uk/
I was in Palermo last year in November and am going back there in April to look at Etna and will also be going in May to Puglia. Join me?


Read more about me, what I do, can do for you and look out for invitations to parties on http://jeanfrancoisdor.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/happy-new-year-and-some-information-of.html

You are also invited to join The City of London Gay Meetup Group http://www.meetup.com/GayLondonCity/ on the 30th January at the Commercial Tavern, this is free to join and is more of a social evening, although you may find similar people.         Book now on http://gaylondoncity.eventbrite.com

The Gay Professional Network is your platform to promote your cause, your business, venue and yourself. It  helps your further your business or career and makes meaningful business and social contacts. You get connected, proactive and productive.
It was suggested last night to circulate the list of people attending at our events, you can share info on our site http://gaypronet.ning.com.  Although not everybody joins the site, I am indeed your axis and can put you in touch with people. However for the first time, you can view the list here (Just the name, title and companies).
I very much look forward to seeing you again soon. You are most welcome to contact me at any other time even if it is to go out for a drink.
Enjoy the wonderful weekend ahead! Happy New Year, peace, love, joy, health and wealth to you and your family!

Yours sincerely,
Jean-François.

Jean-François Dor
Chairman
GPN, GBA, The Network & JFDE
Join The Network
Mobile: + 44 7831 782 200
Home: + 44 208 521 98 18
events@jeanfrancoisdor.com
www.jfdor.co.uk
Jean-François Dor                              "I am easily satisfied with the very best"
gets people together and makes it happen.          Sir Winston Churchill
NIL NISI BONUM
Artist, Public Relations, Marketing, Off Market Properties and Events.
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Thoughts from the past (2)



Generally speaking the LGBT community used to be called DINK (dual income no kids). It is not true anymore as there are many couples who have adopted or surrogated children.

The aspect you are talking is obvious: if someone at work has to hide his/her sexuality, this will affect the productivity of the organisation.

To promote a gay friendly image is somehow/sometimes ironic. You either accept or tolerate. Some companies promote and even embrace this image such as PwC and other companies of great impact in the civil society.

Now if you promote yourself as a gay friendly company in a majority islamic community, say in Birmingham's suburb, this will not improve their bottom line...

At the moment the religion/lgbt aspect is pandemic and some companies will have to see what link they want or not.

Generally speaking this should improve your productivity.
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Brad,

Being from Belgium where the devise is 'union makes force' I always believe this and getting other organisations together with the same outlook makes us stronger. I chair the Gay Business Association in UK and have started the Gay Professional Network a few years back to make meaningful business and social relationships. I use most of the LGBT websites in UK and we help each others advertising our events.

UK, London particularly,  is possibly the most liberal of countries and yet we face ourself still  with gay bashing and religious behemoth on the gay marriage and other issues.

The key is education, if people are not educated from the start, hard belief perdure. There is an element of fear of the unknown for the uneducated masses, what one does not understand immediately rejects when an educated person will reason and find a solution or an agreement.

I do get calls from people who are isolated and yet have no idea that a street away from them is the place they were looking for. Sometimes people just want to talk and share their experience. I embrace this in my Networkings, I make sure I introduce people who need to meet and never leave someone on their own. I make people at ease.

Let's stay in touch and speak soon.

All best wishes,

Jean-Francois.
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