by Carol Leish
How does ten years go by so quickly for The Ladies Luncheon, Ventura?
The Ladies Luncheon, Ventura, was started in June, 2009 by, Laurie Ann Meyer. She said, “I’ve always had a passion for mentoring and bringing women together because of the energy that’s created, and the ability that the women have when they come together to give each other moral support.” As the owner, Laurie also said, “I realize the importance of being open and conscientious of the needs of the women as they grow and change.
With a desire to be able to create a venue and opportunity for women to be able to join a club without paying dues or an annual membership, Laurie realized the importance of creating a group in which ladies could come when they were able to. She said, “There are multiple categories for businesses. Thus, there would be no limitation in how many realtors or insurance agents come to any meeting.” And, according to her, “Instead of competing with each other, with having no limits of the number from many different categories, we’re supporting each other.
When The Ladies Luncheon started in, June, 2009, the first group of six women met at the former, My Florist & Bakery, which was in downtown Ventura. “By the third luncheon,” according to Laurie, “we had 25 women. Thus, for the fourth luncheon we needed a bigger venue.” She said that, “Of the initial four that met in June, Jessica Maxwell, Martha Jaffe, and myself are still coming!”
Laurie said that the fourth luncheon was at the Pierpont Inn. “We were there for many years. Then, when they went through renovations, we were at the Le Petit Café, in the Ventura Harbor for about a year. Then, we went back to meeting at the Pierpont. Now, we’ve met/continue to meet at the Poinsettia Pavilion since 2017.”
Laurie is very thankful that Elaine O’Malia helps out by doing marketing for the group which includes maintaining The Ladies Luncheon website: www.theladiesluncheon.com for many years.
“By coming to The Ladies Luncheon,” according to the website: www.theladiesluncheon.com, “the meeting will inspire and encourage your entrepreneurship.” You’ll be able to, ‘Eat, Meet & Greet,’ which is the motto. Besides eating delicious food, you’ll be able to give a brief commercial of who you are/what you do. You’ll also be able to shop with various vendors at the meeting, such as different jewelry, books, and makeup, along with others.
Come join the fun with us as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the group on June 6, 2019 between 11:00am-1:00pm at the Poinsettia Pavilion, which is at: 3451 Foothill Rd. Please register at: www.theladiesluncheon.com. See you all very soon for a time of celebration! Special thanks to, Laurie Ann Meyer, for making this 10-year+ journey a fun one which will continue on for many more years!
