Past Events
Mustang Sallies Women's Networking Group:
"Awakening the Girl Within: Let's Talk About It "
with Ellen Schuster-Nastir
May 13 , 2010, 6:00pm-8:00pm
OPBI Offices: 5509 W. Gray Street, Tampa, 33609
Fee of $10 can be mailed in or paid at event check in.
Last event of the "G" Series: Guilt
Wednesday, May 12, 5:45-7:30pm
Hosted by the Centre Club - Tampa
123 S. Westshore Blvd., 8th floor
Fee is $10 cash or check
Mustang Sallies Women's Networking Group:
"Awaken the Girl Within" with Bobbi Gemma
February 18, 2010, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saks Fifth Avenue (2nd Floor), Westshore Mall
As life comes at you at about 1000 miles per hour, who takes care of you? We all have that wonderful little girl inside us. If she were your daughter, wouldn’t you want the best for her? Why would you want any less for the child in you? Take care of yourself as if you were the most precious thing in your life – because you are! This life and career management presentation will be followed by a trends demonstration on what to wear to work and how to be creative, yet develop a strong professional image.
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Conversations and Cocktails G Series: "Gambling"
January 13, 2010, 5:45pm-7:30pm
Neiman Marcus, International Plaza Mall
Join other local 25-35 year old professional women to learn about taking risks with guest speaker Hollee Kier, Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Clearwater.
"Celebrate LeaderSHIP"
Celebrate! A one-day event just for girls in 3rd-5th grades. The day includes fun-fillled workshops, lunch and a goody bag!
Satuday, November 21, 2009, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W. Platt St., Tampa 33606
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OPBI Mustang Sallies Present:
"An Evening With Author Tama Kieves"
October 5, 2009 6:30pm-8:30pm
Awakening Artistry is based on the work of Tama J. Kieves, an honors graduate of Harvard Law School, who left her practice with a large corporate law firm to write and embolden others to live their most meaningful self-expression. She is the best-selling author of THIS TIME I DANCE! Creating the Work You Love/ How One Harvard Lawyer Left It All to Have It All! and an international teaching catalyst, sought-after speaker, and leading career coach. Click here for more information on Mustang Sallies.
"Community Dialogue on Bullying Prevention"
September 22, 2009 5:30pm-7:30pm 
5:00pm-5:30pm registration and refreshments
Hillsborough County Children's Board
1002 E. Palm Ave, Tampa
33605
Please join OPBI in this timely community dialogue on bullying prevention. Speakers will include: Dr. Meline Kevorkian, author of 101 Facts about Bullying: What everyone should know; Representative Nick Thompson, sponsor or the Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up For All Students Act; and OPBI Executive Director Robin Rose.
"G Series: Grapes and Grace "
July 22, 2009 5:45pm-7:30pm
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Do you notice that your laugh lines? Are you afraid of getting old? Join us as we talk about the pressures of aging gracefully as a women while we enjoy the aged grapes!
Summer Bash
June 20, 2009 9:00am-2:00pm
Hillsborough County Children's Services, Lake Magdalene Campus
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"Exploring the F Word: Friends"
June 11 , 2009 5:45pm-7:30pm
Westin Tampa Bay, 7627 Courtney Campbell Causeway
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"Exploring the F Word: Fertility"
April 22, 2009 5:45pm-7:30pm
Tampa Airport Marriott: Skye Bar
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Tampa Bay Young Women's Leadership Symposium
April 18, 2009 8:30am-12:30pm
Columbia Restaurant Ybor City
2117 E 7th Ave Tampa, FL 33605
OPBI will be co-hosting this wonderful event with The Florida Diversity Council's Tampa Bay Chapter.
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"Adolescent Eating Disorders:
What They Don't Eat Might Hurt Them"
April 16, 2009 6:30pm-7:30pm
Tampa General Hospital Community Health Education Center
740 S. Village Circle- Hyde Park Village
Diane M. Straub, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, USF College of Medicine
Ophelia Project Hope Speaker
Girls Guide to the Fabulous Life
March 7, 2009 10am-2:30pm
Hyde Park United Methodist Church
500 W. Platt St. Tampa, FL 33606
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Coversations and Cocktails
February 18, 2009 from 5:45pm-7:30pm
Tampa General Hospital Community Health Education Center
740 S. Village Circle- Hyde Park Village
So Sexy So Soon, Presented by author, Jean Kilbourne
January 15th 2009 at 6:30 PM, Academy of the Holy Names in the Brady Center
Jean Kilbourne will discuss So Sexy So Soon a book she co-authored with Diane E. Levi. So Sexy So Soon is an invaluable and practical guide for parents to counter the assault of commercial culture–TV, movies, toys, Internet access, and video games, on women’s images. She is an internationally recognized expert on the impact of the media on teens and children.
Celebrate!
Saturday, November 22, 2008, Al Lopez Park
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Annual Benefit Dinner
Thursday, October 23rd St. Lawrence, Higgins Hall
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Girls Health Fall Speaking Series
Thursday, November 20, 2008, Chamberlain High School
Thursday, October 16, 2008, Hyde Park Village
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Conversations and Cocktails: "Finagling"
Wednesday, October 8, 2008, St. Pete Times Forum
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Mustang Sallies Spa Night
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 6:00-8:00pm, Sak's Spa Westshore Mall
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Join us for the Ophelia Project's 1st Annual YWLB Reunion
We're inviting back the past 5 years of YWLB magic! Board members and mentors alike, you're invited!
We're having a Mexican Fiesta @ Tia's -- complete with all the fixings! Tias will be preparing a taco bar for us. Cost including the taco bar and drink (tea, soda, coffee etc.) will be only $10! Additional beverages may be purchased ;) Money will be collected at the door! Cash only please!
Conversations & Cocktails - August
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 / 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Exploring the 6 F's: Fashion. Nordstrom's - International Mall
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Saturday, June 28, 2008 / 9:30am - 2:30pm
A day of empowerment, self-expression and celebration for girls entering 6th-9th grade. All free!
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