Vitalia Bryn-Pundyk, M.Ed/DTM/DPP
PowerTalk Power Club President
Greetings Power Pals & Visiting Guests!
November is often celebrated as a month of gratitude, a time to reflect on the positive aspects of life and express thankfulness.
Rooted in the traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States, November encourages people to focus on appreciation, from family and friends to personal accomplishments and everyday comforts.
This month provides an opportunity to pause, practice mindfulness, and foster a spirit of giving back to others. Whether through acts of kindness, sharing time with loved ones, or simply reflecting on one’s blessings, November serves as a reminder of the power of gratitude to uplift and inspire.
Grateful for all our Power Pals - and thanks for all your prayers and support through a very challenging health year. Looking forward to more fun celebrations throughout out the holiday season.
Warmly,
Vitalia
Vitalia Bryn-Pundyk, M.Ed/ DTM/DPP
President of PowerTalk Seminars, LLC
President of PowerTalk Power Club
(952) 221-1701
Power Words
Usurp: To take and keep it by force without the right to do so.
Example: Some people have accused city council members of trying to usurp the mayor’s power.
Disbursement: A payout of money from a fund that has been created for a special purpose.
Example: The company has made large disbursements for research.
Omniscient: Someone or something with unlimited knowledge or understanding.
Example: "You'll need to tell me when you don't understand something I've explained," Maria said. "I'm not omniscient, you know."
Power Trivia
Trivia #1:
A snail can sleep for 3 years.
Trivia #2:
Al Capone's business card said he was used furniture dealer.
Trivia #3:
All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
Source: "It's a Fact!" - Globe Mini-Mag
Power Idioms
Behind the eight ball
Example: My father caught me napping in the hammock instead of mowing the lawn. I'm really behind the eight ball now.
Meaning: In trouble or out of luck, in a difficult position or in a bad situation with little hope of winning.
Origin: This American idiom from the early 1900s comes from billiards. In the game kellypool you have to hit numbered balls into pockets of a billiard table in numerical order, except for ball number eight, which is to be pocketed last. However, if the eight ball is very close to the ball you're trying to hit, you're in trouble. That's a bad position to be in. Today, we say that anyone "behind the eight ball" is experiencing a lot of bad luck. Other similar idioms are "in a pretty kettle of fish," "up a creek," "in a pickle," "in the doghouse," and "in hot water."
Source: Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms
POWER PLANNER
Upcoming Club Events & Meeting Dates
NOVEMBER CLUB MEETING DATES & Upcoming Special Club Member Events:
Note: Zoom Details for each meeting are emailed to respective Power Pals with current paid membership for each Program Meeting format.
Thursday, November 14th
6:30am - 9:00am CST
ZOOM Early Morning Meeting
Friday, November 8th
6:30am-9:00am CST
ZOOM Early Morning Meeting
Tuesday, November 12th
5:00pm-9:00pm CST
Dinner Program
SEE POWER PROMOTIONS for UPCOMING FUN CLUB MEMBER SOCIAL EVENTS OR JUST CLICK HERE!
POWER BOARD
Thank you to our Volunteer Staff and additional club members and visiting guests who assist and help at our club meetings and events - and a special thank you to Roman Pundyk for serving as our club A/V Roadie & Videographer and Julie Nekola for serving as our Virtual Assistant. - We appreciate you!
Let's all make this an EMPOWERING DAY!
PowerTalk Potpourri
Hey Power Pals - What's Up?
Please join our Private Linked-In Group to stay current & Up to date on any and all announcements!
Also - just a quick reminder: CLUB MEMBERHIP DUES ARE DUE! Click HERE to renew or upgrade your membership!
THANK YOU!
Please submit articles, promotions, punchlines, praise, power tips, and recipes by the 1st of the month for inclusion in next month's newsletter. We appreciate all your contributions to make this a fun and informative read! - You can submit your items to Club President and Newsletter Editor, Vitalia Pundyk at email: vitalia@powertalkseminars.com
-THANK YOU!-
Michelle Perdue, M.ED/DTM/SAG is featured in Twin Cities Black Film Festival - Movie: Don't Wait!
Lori Ziebarth, Roman Pundyk, and Vitalia all showed up to support Michelle at this awesome fun event.
Congratulations Michelle on all your awesome acting accomplishments!
PowerTalk Promotions
SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY JANUARY 25th!!!!!
SOMETHING EXCITING is HAPPENING!!!
It's SUPER POWERTALK POWER DAY!!!
By popular demand - Announcing upcoming
Beginners BlackJack Boot Camp!
Would you like to become a professional Blackjack player but don't know where to begin? Are you perhaps seeking another form of entertainment, a new hobby, or recreational activity? Have you ever wondered why the game is so popular and is it ever possible to win? – Perhaps you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas soon or simply want to join in on the action at all our local Minnesota Casinos? ….. Come on, admit it…. Aren't you even a little bit curious and would like to learn how to play? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, then our brand new Blackjack Boot Camp Sessions are the perfect place to answer your questions and learn the winning strategies to help you gain more courage, confidence, and an increased comfort level to join in on the fun! By popular request, your "Blackjack Buddies" Roman & Vitalia Pundyk are offering several 1-day Boot Camps for a variety of Blackjack level players. Each Boot Camp Session is a pre-requisite for the next player's proficiency level and is a high-participatory, accelerated coaching program designed to learn and practice - the rules, the exceptions, and the betting strategies to help you Ace your game! If you've ever wanted to join in on the fun but didn't know how to play or simply lacked the confidence to walk into the casino and sit down at the fast dealers' table, FEAR NO MORE - Your Blackjack Buddies are here! Not only will we coach you step by step through the Blackjack Basics, but we will accompany you to the tables where immediately after Boot Camp Session, you will have the option to join us for dinner and then play "for real!" Blackjack Boot Camp is starting up soon and is limited to just 6 participants max. - it is time NOW to get registered and learn the strategies that can help you become proficient and play at your highest level. Call us at the “Circle 21 Club” - Blackjack University at (952) 221-1701 to reserve your session and seat or register at https://www.powertalkseminars.com/powertalk-power-play Hope you can join us - Become a Power Player Today! Sincerely, Your Blackjack Buddy Vitalia
Click on BlackJack Picture above for program dates, times, location, tuition, etc...
Hey Everyone! - Check Out all the new offerings from SpeakerBiz next Spring!
Click on SpeakerBiz Logo above for more info on the following programs:
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SpeakerBiz 6-week Virtual Boot Camps
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SpeakerBiz 1-day Seminars
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SpeakerBiz Cliff Note Workshops
Special SpeakerBiz Services:
Marketing - Presentation - & Private Coaching Packages
Holiday Season is here
Get Your Order in for Roman's Rum Balls!
Looking for something to “spice” up your holiday party?
Looking for that perfect holiday gift for your friends?
Try “Roman’s Rum Balls!”
Roman’s Rum Balls make the perfect addition to your holiday party or if you’re looking for that perfect treat after work. Just one bite and you’ll be saying:
“I Love Roman’s Balls!”
Homemade authentic Rum Balls made fresh to order. These no bake confections are rich, chocolaty, fudgy, and very Rum forward. The alcohol does not get baked out, so the flavor of Jamaican rum is intense. Sure to please your adult guests!
You will receive 12 balls per container. Refrigerate after receiving.
$20.00/dozen. Free shipping and delivery.
CALL ROMAN at: 952-221-2319 and Place Your Order Today!!!
Ingredients: Nilla cookie wafers, Cocoa powder, Confectioners’ sugar, Vanilla extract, Jamaican rum.
PowerTalk Punch Lines
What's the best way to fix a broken pumpkin? ... Use a pumpkin patch!
PowerTalk Power Tips
Focus on the tasks that produce the most important results first. Uncover your biggest challenge. If you don’t know what it is, take an assessment or work with a strategist to pinpoint what is blocking the results.
Submitted by Vitalia Bryn-Pundyk, M.ED/DTM/DPP
PowerTalk Power Trip
What's a good word when you say it but a bad one when you hear it?
BINGO!!!!
Power Pal Gal Pals Crystal Anderson, Lori Ziebarth, Vitalia Pundyk, and our friend, Lisa Maria Tolentino, all went out for a great day of Bingo at Mystic Lake Casino Last month! - Don't miss out on the fun - there will be more Bingo Dates in the future!
NOVEMBER MEETING DATES & LOCATIONS
Click on Meeting Dates Below
to see our Awesome Speaker Line-Up
and Presentation Descriptions!
Power Pal Profiles
Welcome Our Newest Club Members!!!
Power Articles
Power Praise
JUICY TOMATO POMEGRANATE SALAD
Simple, yet refreshing!
Ingredients:
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250g Cherry tomatoes
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1/2 Pomegranate
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5g Mint
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30ml (2 tbsp) Extra virgin olive oil
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10ml (2 tsp) Pomegranate molasses
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1 tsp Honey
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salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1.In a salad bowl, whisk together oil, molasses and honey. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Rinse the tomatoes and slice in half. Add it to the salad bowl.
3. Add the tomatoes and pomegranate seeds to the bowl and mix together.
4. Shred the mint and add to the salad.
PowerTalk Palate
