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Executive Momorandum
Dispatches for the Road
7/16/2009
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Dispatches for the Road
- Hold Court
- Camp... for Everyone
In our participatory media world, we
asked our broader community, including our Twitter followers, to share their
thoughts on
what might make for a great Momorandum. This was one of our favorite
previously unknown gems we got back:
For those of us for whom travel is a big part of
work, we think SmartWomenTravelers.com is a worthy detour...
 It's
a resource specifically for women travelers, with content from experts on
travel, relationships, health and fitness on the road, and parenting as a
traveling mom. Some of the helpful content we found as
we explored:
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Travel-oriented iPhone Apps
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A packing list of must-have accessories for when
you travel
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Managing tarmac delays by sending text
alerts when the flight departs and lands to anyone waiting for you through
services like
flightstats.com, or once in the sky, letting those waiting for you track
your flight on flightaware.com
The site was founded by well-traveled
consultant Carol Margolis, who attests to having raised two children while being
on the road the majority of their childhood (with many of those years as a
single mom, no less). Her blog,
PearllsofTravelWisdom.com,
links from the site; one of our favorite posts is from just two weeks ago,
titled "Traveling on business is GOOD for kids-- and for
mom." Written by guest blogger Phaedra Cucina, author of the
children's book, My Mommy's on a Business Trip, it offers a guilt-absolving
litany of benefits to all when travel arises.
Speaking personally as the type for whom
business travel is the thing that tips the (emotional) scales off kilter every
time, the idea of having a community of other business-traveling women around
the world to connect with is almost as good as a night of room service, and
uninterrupted sleep.
Camp
for Everyone (A Special Offer for Executive Moms)
 Have you ever been to (or heard of)
Club Getaway? A picturesque camp facility in
the Berkshire Mountains (in Kent, CT), it goes from kids camp during the week, to playground
for adults during the weekends (something we experienced personally in our single days,
drawn by its Club-Med-meets-sleepaway-camp concept.
 With a nod
to our current life stage, we were smiling to learn that they have introduced
special weekend getaways designed for the whole family.
If you are nostalgic for your own camp days or just want to experience all that is
great about camp, all together, this could be a great little end-of-summer excursion.
The kids have fully supervised activities (at least kids over 4; younger ones
are welcome but need parental accompaniment); the grown-ups meantime get to hike, waterski,
play tennis, practice yoga, or just relax by the lake. Campfires and smores
are involved (and while the bunks are rustic, they do have
A/C).
A special offer for Executive
Moms: mention "Executive Moms"
when you book a Club Getaway family package, and receive a $200
family discount.
ClubGetaway.com
 Hold
Court this Monday (and Help Several Causes)
We wanted to offer a quick plug for a great event this Monday being held by the
iStar Charity Foundation, which exists to
broaden awareness and increase charitable contributions for existing non-profit
organizations committed to human rights, youth & family sustainability and
education.
It's their 7th Annual Charity Shootout, from
6:00 to 9:00 this Monday, July 20th at Madison Square Garden.
You and your family will have a chance to hit the court to drill, dribble, shoot
and score with some of basketball’s greats from the New York Knicks, Liberty and
Harlem Wizards... and enjoy lots of entertainment. There is no charge to
attend, but space is limited. Proceeds that are generated from the event
will benefit four charitable organizations: Baby Buggy, Teach for America, Robin
Hood and Human Rights First.
Learn more about iStar and RSVP
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