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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-02-03, Page 11Environmentally friendly products... A positive attitude and a belief in your product form the base for. Bernice Glenn's success as a Tupperware Home Parties Manager. In January 1980, Bernice, the mother of four, was searching for employment where she could set her own hours around her family. She found that- convenience with Tupperware. . ,Bernice sees a bright future ahead in her business. "How many people work for a company that carries a lifetime guarantee.against cracking, hipping and peeling on a product? When you purchase Tupperware brand products, you are investing in a product once and once only," says Bernice.. "Tupperware promoted 'environ- mentally friendly' products long before the term became so familiar. More and more people realize that by using Tupperware products they too can reduce, re -use and recycle. My company promotes 'shop the eco -way' - take your containers to the store to be filled," says Bernice. "Today's woman is so busy," Bemice says, "that shopping 'at home is a great convenience that is truly appreciated by her." In-home parties are the 'in' thing according to Bernice, who uses different themes in her presentations. They are designed to fit the consumers' needs - cupboard organizations, refrigerator and freezer presenta- tions, bridal showers, fundraising for groups (one group raised $954) and the favourite being microwave cooking demonstrations. "Tupperware is thecadillac of plastics," says Bernice, "and I'd be delighted to share that information. with anyone interested in becoming a consultant or having a presenta- tion." Bernice Glenn Home Parties Managee DUNGANNON a Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 3, 1933— Page 11 Provides a service /or community,.. Bev Thompson, of Thompson Investments, has always derived satisfaction from employment that allowed her to provide a service for the community. Following the sale of The Lucknow Sentinel, Bev and her husband, Don, were looking for a new :business, but one that demanded less of their time. They decided on the investment business and since 1980 have acted as agents for a number of trust companies selling long and short term Guaranteed Investment Certificates, Registered Retirement Savings Plans, and Registered Retirement Income Funds. Bev likes the association she has with the pub1 c. She says, "In this time of recession and low interest rates, everyone needs to invest their money where they are going to get the best return and have security as well. Dealing with local business people makes the public feel more comfortable. We offer an excellent, community service and are unique because it is not necessary for our clients to travel to the city for investment counselling. Bev said women in business is not a new concept. Since 1947, when she came to Lucknow, there have been many women involved in business with their husbands. "When the public referred to the business, they called it 'his'. store. Women did not receive the credit they were due," says Bev. Bev Thompson Bev's . retail experience stems back to when she was a young child of 10 and helped out in her parents' retail clothing business. Her adult business career - newspa- per, stationery store, retail and' wholesalelottery sales -,has always been in partnership with her hus- band. For many years, Bev was very active in Girl Guides and during that time was involvedwith open- ing two retail Guiding stores where uniforms, books etc., are sold to members. Don and Bev Thompson Investments 529-7934) ,.642 Campbell St. L-UCKNOW 528-2213 Sew and save... The mother -daughter team of Doris Culbert and Joanne Weber opened their business, The, Sewing Box, almost 10 years ago. Both are experienced seamstresses, who in 1983 believed that Lucknow and the surrounding area was large enough to support a retail sewing store. In addition to the retail end of the business, these two partners are a life-saver for non -sewers as they offer an alteration and mending ser- vice, along with custom sewing and, quilt making. Doris and Joanne regularly attend trade shows and classes to keep abreast of new, faster methods and new products. Doris said, "Lack of enough time is a problem; there are so many things we would like to do - more classes, store samples." Joanne said, "We like the people and the variety of this business, and are only too glad to help our cus- tomers with any sewing questions." With home decorating so popular and companies producing simple, inexpensive patterns, Joanne sees more consumers creating their own customized rooms. Quilt making continues to be very strong, with new people learning this old craft. Utilizing many fast new methods, Joanne said "You can create a quilt 745 LUCKNOW Joanne Weber & Doris Culbert ' top in a day."' Doris said, "While 'sewing clothing has always been popular, I believe it will gradually increase because customers can have good quality, a better fit and lower prices." Doris is the mother of six children, who farmed with her late husband, Howard, at R.R. 1, Dungannon: She was also respon- sible for the farm books. Over the years Doris taught 21° 4-H clubs. She now resides in Lucknow and her two sons look after the farm. Joanne and her husband, Wolfgang, lived above the store for seven .years, and now reside at R.R. 2, Teeswater. 1 Serves a varied market... Nancy Penner has been in the life insurance business since 1981. In 1988 she formed Lake Huron Life Insurance Agencies Inc., which has allowed here to grow and serve her own clientele. The market she serves is a varied one. Nancy writes a lot of disability for farmers, life products for young couples, and investments. The people aspect of the business is important to Nancy. A person who has continued her studies through the University of Toronto .., and Life Underwriters Association, she dislikes the fact that some agents do not qualify themselves through education. "The moreyou know, the better you can service your client," says Nancy. The future is bright for Nancy who will complete her Chartered Life Underwriters designation in July and then continue studying to become a Chartered Financial Con- sultant. • . A. mother of two teenaged children, Nancy finds it a challenge to juggle business and personal schedules. ° "In the past," Nancy says, the life insurance industry has been male - dominated. I see being in this busi- ness as a positive. I will be the first female Chartered Life Underwriter in a wide area." Nancy Penner Nancy attributes ' the increasing number of women in business to the economic times. "Not only is the cash required to meet family income needs, but where else can you raise your children and work around your own personal schedule, other than starting your own busi- ness," states Nancy. The accidental death of her hus- band in 1984 "cemented" Nancy in the business. She remarried in 1991. For Nancy, life insurance sales has been her "calling." Lake 5(uron Life Insurance _gencies Inc. 38 Huron St. RIPLEY. Bus. (519) 395-4508 Res. (519) 395-2966 �/