Chartered in 1983 |
Colorado Springs
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April 2005
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Calendar of
Events
Chapter Meetings are the
2nd Wednesday of each month.
Board Meetings are the
Thursday before the Chapter meeting.
EWI Golf Tournament
June 3, 2005
8:30AM Shotgun
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April 7, 2005 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Accent Photo
4685 Centennial Blvd |
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April 13, 2005
5:30pm Chapter Meeting
Broadmoor Hotel
Lake Terrace Dining Room
1 Lake Avenue
(see details below)
All Members MUST
RSVP YES or NO
and register guests
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May 5, 2005 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Accent Photo
4685 Centennial Blvd
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May 11, 2005
5:30pm Chapter Meeting
Round Table Discussions
Location to be announced |
| EWI Corporate Calendar |
Spring Conference:
May 13-14, 2005, Universal City Hilton Universal City, CA (Los Angeles) Module 2 of the Academy of Leadership will be offered.
Leaders Summit:
April 20-22, 2005, Washington, DC
President's Caucus:
September 20-22, 2005,
Salt Lake City, UT
58th Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting:
September 22-24, 2005
Salt Lake City, UT
59th Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting:
September 21-23, 2006
Orlando, FL
Check it out on the EWI website: www.executivewomen.org
Members: If you have trouble logging in, call the Corporate Office
1-801-355-2800
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 Spotlight On...
Wilhelm Monument Company
Rep: Judy Wilhelm
Judy, and husband Dick, both natives of Colorado Springs and whose families date to the 1880's in this area, manage Wilhelm Monument Company in the legacy of its 1940's founders, Marie and Bud Wilhelm.
From an early mission to provide quality monuments at the most competitive prices – and survive, the company now has a variety of markets, products, and services. Many of these are natural extensions of capability and a result of changing economic, competitive, and social conditions. Here are some of the products that we have completed in recent years:
Neighborhood entrance signs in stone or wood for companies such as Pulte Homes, Classic Homes, Masterbilt Homes, GTI, and others.
Civic memorials at Fort Carson, Peterson Air Base, the Air Force Academy, Memorial Park, and elsewhere. Examples include work on the Kit Carson Memorial at Fort Carson, and just last week the installation of a memorial to US Medal of Honor recipients at Shriever AFB.
Municipal memorials such as work on the downtown dedication memorials for Stratton, Penrose, Hank, and the cornerstone of Colorado Springs.
Fund-raising projects utilizing engraved bricks and stone pavers or bronze for organizations such as the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and a wide variety of schools and not-for-profits.
Church memorial gardens and dedications, including granite and bronze projects at such churches as Grace Episcopal, First United Methodist, St. Paul’s Catholic, and the list goes on: address rocks, plaques, markers and pet memorials.
Other projects: Colorado College flagpole restoration; granite ice skate at the Broadmoor Hotel; plaque restoration for the Carriage Museum; cornerstones, stone benches and park projects.
Our focus is still to provide quality and value in the remembrance of loved ones through memorials and monuments. In offering this service, Wilhelm Monument Company has become the industry leader in Southern Colorado.
Our mission is as follows: We will supply products of exceptional and consistent quality. We will be innovative in responding to customer needs and the marketplace. We will always strive to be the best value producer. The people who work for us will be the best available, and treat our clientele with dignity.
Judy Wilhelm, a 1975 graduate of Colorado State University, has been involved in the business as managing partner since 1997. Judy has had a wide range of Community involvements, including: Newborn Hope; National Charity League; Colorado Springs Executives Association; St. Paul’s Parish; Pasta in the Park; tennis and golf. Judy and husband Dick have two children. Rick (23) is a graduate of Colorado University, and Libby (19) is a sophomore at Colorado University.
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2005 Member Firms |
Accent Photo Imaging
ADD Staff
Armstrong Moving & Storage
B & L Carpet and Interiors
Bahakle Commnications KILO/KYZX Radio
Benefit Designs & Associates
Berniger, Berg, Diver, Noecker, Wood Ellis
BKD, LLP
The Broadmoor Hotel
Cachet Basket Company
Ann Carlisle, PhD, Psychologist
Celebrations by Maggie
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park
Colorado Aviation
CS Convention & Visitors Bureau
Colorado Springs Utilities
Casey Cool, Marriage and Family Therapist
The Cool Company
Daniels Chevyland
Ent Federal Credit Union
The Food Designers
Fremont Elementary - District 11
The Gazette
Girl Scouts - Wagon Wheel Council
Goodwill Industries of CS
The Hub Car Wash & Diner
Johannes Hunter Jewelers
KOAA-TV/Channels 5/30
LaCasita Patio Cafés
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Lane Affiliated Comanies (Pepsi-Cola)
Lionstone Properties
Management Advantage
Momentum Advertising & Public Relations
New Leaf
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Old West Cigar/Old West Homebrew Supply
Op-Tech Laboratory/Your Eye Company
Orbit Promotions/Lee Wayne Corporation
Page Cafe Internet Consulting
Penrose St Francis Health Foundation
Penrose St Francis/Centura Healthcare System
Physique Transformations Studio
Pikes Peak Cardiology
Pikes Peak Regional Development Corporation
Pioneer Astro Industries
RBC
Dain Rauscher Investments
Sage Woman Herbs
Joan Saucerman, LTC Insurance
Penny Sayre, CPA
Seagate Technology
Shewmaker's Camera Shop
Sinton Dairy
Select Specialty Hospital of CS
Lynn Severson Interiors
Stading & Wood Chiropractic
Sunrise Senior Living
Taylor Travel
Vectra Bank Colorado
WallaceVision
Wells Fargo Bank
Wilhelm Monument
Woodford Manufacturing
World Savings
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
Support Your
EWI Member Firms.
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President's Message
Moved, Touched or Inspired?
By Linda Williamson
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Can you be moved, touched, or inspired?
We are only two months away from our Annual EWI Golf Tournament event. As you know, it is our major fundraiser.
EWI's mission is to help women in transition who desire an education that would afford them a better life for themselves and their children. I am always inspired by the determination and drive these ladies have and it makes me feel good to be a part of such an awesome event.
A fundraiser such as this will allow us to continue our EWI ASIST (Adult Students In Scholastic Transition) scholarships. These scholarships to non-traditional students help the recipient's achieve what may have been an "impossible dream," which truly impacts their family's future.
Many of you golfers are familiar with the old adage, "if you're on time, you're late". It's time we start thinking about how we are going to participate. Wouldn't it be an awesome golf tournament if:
every member came;
each company gave something;
every hole was sponsored;
we had 72 golfers, or better yet, 144 golfers.
Besides fundraising, the networking, and the plain fun everyone has, it is worth getting involved. I witness the joy and excitement at our monthly meetings when everyone is engaged in meaningful interactions. Now imagine that excitement magnified by simply committing yourselves to four or five hours to help pull this fundraiser together.
I can only imagine the excitement of Pat Cooper, and her committee, if we were all ready to sign up to play golf, donate door prizes, or to sponsor holes.
Can you imagine?
EWI Golf Tournament
June 3, 2005
8:30AM Shotgun
EWI Golf Committee (more members are welcome):
Pat Cooper (World Savings and Loan) Committee Chair,
Bea Steahlin (Sinton Dairy), Caroline Easton (Sustaining), Diane McCreery (The Hub Car Wash), Joan Pierce (Accent Photo), Joan Saucerman (LTC Insurance), Kathy Kelly (Op-Tech), Marti Hartman (Woodford Manufacturing), Patty Klase (Armstrong Moving), Ruthie Lowen (Lionstone Properties), and Verna Severson (Woodford Manufacturing).
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News!
Please send submissions for the Chapter Pulse to:
Contact: Beth Alexander
Phone: 593-9458
E-mail: beth@cachetbasket.com
Next Deadline:
April 15, 2005
Please email as
MSWord attachment.
Thank you.
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April!
4 - Maggie Moran, Celebrations by Maggie
7 - Jerry Jo Shires, Benefit Designs & Asso
7 - Lynn Cool, The Cool Company
12 - Carol Odell, Life Member
19 - Penny Sayre, Penny Sayre, CPA
27- Nita Harris, Pikes Peak Cardiology
28 - Susan Wood-Ellis, Berniger Berg, et al
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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March - Exec Night at The Hub -
by Patty Klase
Poodle skirts, pony tails, rolled up jeans, white shirts, a little bit of leather and even a Harley! Have I traveled back in time to the 1950’s?
The March EWI meeting was hosted by The Hub Carwash and Diner, owned and operated by Harry and our very own Diane McCreary. Due to an unexpected turn of events, Diane had to make an emergency trip out of town to tend to her Mother who was ill.
The evening was a delightful blend of great retro music, delicious food, a preview of The Hub and EWI Golf Tournament ad that will air on 92.9 KSPZ, and an entertaining and insightful presentation on how one transitions from the fast-lane corporate rat race to retirement, only to become owners of a Mom and Pop business without really trying…or should we say trying, and then trying again.
Harry made us both laugh, and sigh with sympathy, as he described a life of corporate jets, living out of suitcases, elegant dining and little time to rest, only to feel “guilty” about spending time with his family when the opportunity arose. He described Diane’s years of service, raising a family in his absence and being on call 24/7 to host and entertain house guests with very little notice.
Roll the clock forward 25 years. Ahhh, retirement! Right! Harry and Diane’s idea of retirement was to start their own business. Harry held a love of cars and racing in his heart from his pre-corporate world days. Why not open a business that would allow him to revisit those times. The “plan” was to open a full service carwash to cater to the 18,000 techies in the Colorado Springs business community and provide the diner and gift shop as something to do while they waited for their shiny, clean cars. With the layoff of 8,000 IT employees, a draught, and almost 100% turn over in staff during the first year of operation, Harry and Diane experienced a crash course in “how not to succeed in business”. Not so fast. Why not turn the plan inside out and promote a diner (everybody’s gotta eat) that allows you to have your car washed and/or detailed while you eat and browse the gift shop. Sweet success. But the story doesn’t end here.
Now a word from the Mike Anderson, The Hub Diner manager: Mike was nervous about making a change in his career. He was accustomed to working with the top-notch hotels in the industry. And, working for a husband and wife team? What was he thinking? He had seen enough to know it was risky business. Mike soon found out, however, with Harry and Diane it was different. They established strong lines of demarcation. Harry runs the car wash and Diane runs the diner and gift shop. They show respect for the fact that Mike is the manager and if they have issues with one another’s service area, they allow Mike to be the liaison to address employee and other issues. Harry and Diane showed compassion when personal tragedy struck Mike’s family and time was needed away from the work environment. They went beyond generosity when he needed a vehicle and loaned him an auto, not for a few days, but several months. To put it in Mike’s words, “I am very happy working here”.
A big thank you to those who contributed the wonderful door prizes: Cathie John – Lane Affiliated Companies, Inc. (Pepsi-Cola); Kathy Kelly – Op-Tech; Lynne VanArsdale – Seagate Technology, LLC; and Linda Williamson – Broadmoor Hotel.
And finally, thank you to all who attended and brought guests. The high energy and camaraderie made for a one of a kind night!
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Membership Posting
Firm: Aqua Prima Center, Inc.
Rep: Kathryn Flobeck, Vice President
Think tank for water
Major: Association
Minor: Charitable organization
Firm: Art of Design, i.d., Inc.
Rep: Kim Griffis, Business Development Manager
Graphic design and marketing
Major: Marketing
Minor:
Marketing service & graphic design
Firm: Donna Vessey Entertainment
Rep: Donna Vessey, CEO
Corporate business entertainment and commercials
Major: Business service - general
Minor: Events planning - corporate
Firm: Gilbert & Gibson Celtic Celebrations
Rep: Jean Roblewsky, Manager
Celtic imports
Major: Associations
Minor: Retail outlet
Firm: Handyman Connection
Rep: Amy Jones, Owner
Handyman Services
Major: Construction service
Minor: Construction service
Firm: HealthSouth Premier Diagnostics
Rep: Demetra Shelton, Marketing Manager
Outpatient diagnostic imaging
Major: Health care
Minor: Diagnostics
Firm: Image by Tia
Rep: Tia Warren, Owner
Image consultant
Major: Consumer services
Minor: Image consulting
Firm: Pass It On
Rep: Dianne Crimble
Estate planning /Business succession planning
Major: Finance
Minor: Estate planning
Firm: Re/max Properties, Inc
Rep: Kathleen Bosley Kershaw, Realtor/Broker
Residential real estate sales
Major: Real estate
Minor: Property
Firm: Vision for Success
Rep: Kathleen Meyer, President & CEO
Business coaching and consulting services
Major: Business service
Minor: Career counseling and consulting
Welcome 2005 New Members
Johannes Hunter Jewelers
1st Rep: Linda Hunter
2nd Rep: Robin Johannes
Fine Jewelry
New Leaf
Linda Bloom
Non-traditional psychotherapy
Wilhelm Monument Company
Judy Wilhelm
Granite memorials, bronze, stone signs
Sage Woman Herbs
Valerie Blankenship
Herbal products, vitamins and supplements
La Casita Patio Cafés
Janet Sawyer
Mexican Food Restaurants
Momentum Advertising and PR, LLC
Laura J. Muir
Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
Pikes Peak Regional Development
Christine R. Ressler
Small Business Loans
Seagate Technology LLC
Lynne VanArsdale
Leading supplier of desktop and enterprise disk drives
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April
Chapter Meeting
Historic Tour of the Broadmoor Hotel
Past, Present, Future
The Broadmoor Hotel
1 Lake Avenue
Main Building
Lake Terrace Dining Room
(top of the escalator and to your right)
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2005
RSVP Guests & Regrets by:
Friday, April 8, 2005
ALL MEMBERS MUST RSVP YES or NO
See Below
5:30PM - Sign In
5:30PM - Tours Begin
7:00PM - Dinner/Networking
COST: $33 and Cash Bar
Program
A walking tour of The Broadmoor
to include the past, present, and future
of this historic hotel.
Please note that tours begin at 5:30PM
with dinner at 7:00PM.
Menu
Breast of Chicken Saltimbocca
with Parma Ham and
Sage, Sicilian Tomato Sauce
Orzo Pasta
Seasonal Vegetables
Artisan and French Breads
Fresh Seasonal Berries, Whipped Cream
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Tea
2005 Non-Renewals
The following type of categories are now open for membership applications: Blue Fox Photography
Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Conscious Destiny Productions
Excell Consulting International
Gesundheit Center
Intel Corporation
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
Marsh
Nelson & Nelson Woodworking
Old Town Gallery
Old Town Guest House Bed & Breakfast
Olive Real Estate Group
Purple Mountain Coffee
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Syntrak International
The Corkscrew Wine Shop
Tuxedo Junction
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Minutes
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Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL ®
March 3, 2005
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Call to Order: |
Accent Photo: March 3, 2005 Called to order by Kathleen O’Leary, Vice President at 5:00PM |
Roll Call: |
Kathleen O’Leary, Joan Pierce, Bea Steahlin, Pat Cooper, Kathy Kelly, Kathy Wallace, Beth Alexander, Kathryn Flobeck, Patty Klase, Georgianna Lee
Total present:10
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Minutes:
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Joan Pierce made motion to approve minutes from the January meeting. Second by Kathy Wallace. |
Treasurer’s Report: |
As of 12/31/04 balances are: Operating account $27,957.84
Scholarship account $17,626.98 Endowment $110,746.66
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Communications: |
None |
Committee Reports: |
Membership – Current numbers: Member firms 62, Second Reps 12, Sustaining members 3, Life members 16, 1 Transitional member. Motion made by Kathy Wallace to approve the applications for Life membership from Caroline Nelson and Sharon Berthrong. Second by Joan Pierce. Approved.
Program – Kathy Kelly to set up a separate table for name tags as requested by the Hospitality committee.
Publication: Need articles for “Spotlight” in the Chapter Pulse. Beth Alexander recommended posting a list of membership classification openings.
Sergeant-at-Arms – 49 member reps attended the January meeting at the Antlers Hilton Hotel, 2 sustaining members, 1 life members, 1 transitional member, 0 posted members and 10 guests for a total of 63 in attendance.
Ways & Means – Pat Cooper stated that the next meeting of the golf tournament committee will be March 15 at her home and invited anyone interested in being on this committee to attend. Major sponsors are needed before brochures can be printed. Donations needed for 128 goodie bags.
Public Relations – No report.
Directory – No report.
Hospitality – No report.
Scholarship – Kathy Wallace receiving letters requesting information on EWI scholarship.
Nominating - No report. |
Old Business: |
President’s report from Linda Williamson presented by Kathleen O’Leary thanking Kathryn Flobeck for the new member orientation program and thanks to Patty Klase for the great article on “What EWI means to me.” |
New Business: |
Nominations for EWI Corporate positions are open. Linda Williamson to announce the EWI Teleseminar at the next chapter meeting. |
Announcements: |
Next chapter meeting: April 13, 2005
Next board meeting: April 7, 2005
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Adjournment:
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Meeting adjourned: 6:01PM |
Approved: |
Submitted: |
Linda Williamson, Chapter President |
Georgianna Lee, Chapter Secretary |
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Corporate Office Contact
Information
515 South 700 East,
Suite 2A
Salt Lake City, UT
84102-2801
Phone (801) 355-2800
Fax (801) 355-2852
Website:www.executivewomen.org
Email:ewi@executivewomen.org
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To
bring together key individuals from member firms of EWI to achieve
world-class status as an organization through applied standards
of excellence.
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Forge
and cultivate mutual business and professional goals through
personal association and interchange.
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Afford
the opportunities and structure for leadership and professional
development.
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Provide
a wide scope of community, educational, and philanthropic services
and contributions.
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Encourage
flexibility and adaptability in a membership as diverse in its
demographics as in its interest, needs, and staying power
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