Vanessa Rotoni, President | Shasta Moreno, Vice President | Kassie McDuff, Treasurer | Michele Blake, Secretary | Spencer Gossel, Treasurer-Elect

Welcome!

Women’s Network of Rapid City (WNRC) is a growing and vibrant community of women who support and encourage each other in our businesses. We promote professional and personal growth and development for our members.

In addition to our monthly luncheon, we offer members-only networking events and activities. 

WNRC also sets aside scholarship money for members who are continuing their career-related education. Women’s Network $250 Scholarships are awarded once a year. Current members seeking financial assistance for professional related conventions, trainings, seminars, etc. can request a scholarship application from one of our board members. 

Upcoming event:

November 13, 2024 | 11:45AM to 1:00PM

Fork Real Community Cafe

Members are invited to our monthly luncheon the second Wednesday of every month. 

Guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings as non-members. Want to become a member? Fill out an application online, or talk to a board member at our monthly luncheon. 

Fork Real Community Cafe has a fabulous menu, including a soup and salad bar.

No need to RSVP. Simply arrive with a smile! 

Join our email list for a reminder each month. 

November

Speakers

Taya Eisenbraun

Chrissy Skates | Laser Crafts

I am from Montana and moved to Rapid in 2011 right after marrying my husband. I have a 19 year old daughter, 15 year old son and a 4 month old granddaughter. I closed Hello Beautiful Boutique in February when I found my passion of laser crafts….

Kathy Sazama | Image Consultant

As a certified Image Consultant trained in color, style, skin care, and make-up, I will work with you to enrich your professional appearance. I have also provided education and training to college students and private businesses on professional dress, business etiquette,….

The Networker 

Waiting Tables Teaches Life Lessons

When I was a teenager, I was a server in a small-town restaurant where every table had a deck of cards for the coffee crowd, and the pancakes covered entire plates. It was a good job for a teenager, except for the fact that people got hungry so darn early in the...

My New British Boyfriend

He said, “How can I help?” and I fell in love. It was the accent that did it. Plus, I was at a vulnerable point in my life—or at least, in my day. I’d been confused, lost in iPhone settings, punching option after option when I saw one that said, “British male.” I’m...

Finally a Barbie that Looks Like Me

Barbie dolls have been inspiring young girls for generations but I never had one. My dolls could never live up to Barbie’s perfect good looks, her globetrotting and her amazing career success. It’s really no wonder they made a movie about her. She’s had 250 careers,...

My New British Boyfriend

He said, “How can I...

Finally a Barbie that Looks Like Me

Barbie dolls have been inspiring young girls for generations but I never had one. My dolls could never live up to Barbie’s perfect good looks, her...

Smartphone; Dumb Deeds

You see that woman digging through her purse like a starving dog digging for a bone? I’ll bet you anything she’s in the throes of that particular kind of anxiety attack one has when one realizes her smartphone has gone missing. I’m very responsible with my phone, so I’ve never experienced it myself. But I know the symptoms when I see them….