Chartered in 1983 |
Colorado Springs
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August 2006
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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.
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August 3, 2006, 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Pass It On, Inc.
1216 W Colorado Ave
Suite 100
Parking available behind building |
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August 9, 2006, 5:30 pm
Chapter Meeting
Phantom Canyon
Nancy Saltzman
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Sep 7, 2006, 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Pass It On, Inc.
1216 W Colorado Ave
Suite 100
Parking available behind building
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Sep 13, 2006, 5:30 pm
Chapter Meeting
Fine Arts Center, Jazz Bistro
Wine Tasting/Board Installation
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October 5, 2006, 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Pass It On, Inc.
1216 W Colorado Ave
Suite 100
Parking available behind building
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Spotlight On...
United Title Company
Brenda-Moore Sandoval
I arrived in Colorado Springs in 1970 at 18 years old. My first job was as a florist at the Broadmoor Florist but by 1972 I was working for Oklahoma Mortgage as a loan processor. In 1974 I passed the real estate exam and became a Realtor andI sold my first house 6 days after obtaining my license. My husband was also a Realtor and we worked as a team - he would list houses, I would work buyers. During that time we purchased houses for renovation and/or rentals until we had a cache' of 20.
I continued selling real estate when I went back to mortgage loans. For a period of one year I was also a Real Estate Appraiser for Park & Associate. I worked myself up the
corporate ladder to Branch Manager of Security Pacific Mortgage in 1981. By 1987 the real estate market was in poor shape and the CEO's walked in one day and herded
uslike cattle into two different rooms. The ones of us that were in my office still had our jobs while the ones who had gone into the closing room were no longer a part of our office family.
The day that happened I went home and told my husband I was burnt out and asked if we could please move to Hawaii. We had been vacationing there yearly for the past 4 years. So, we moved to The Big Island also known as Hawaii. Once there I immediately began working for First Hawaiian Mortgage and later obtained my real Hawaii real estate license.
When we returned to Colorado Springs in 1991, I had the opportunity to work for First American Title as an Account Representative. Since then I worked at Chicago Title and
currently I am with United Title Company.
I love the title business more that any other aspect of the real estate industry. I am grateful for all the positions I have been able to experience as it has given me a well rounded knowledge. The opportunities to meet and service people in all of their real estate needs is a thrilling experience
as I love meeting people and helping them. I can be reached at 719.499.3606 or bsandoval@unitedtitlecompany.com.
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2006 Member Firms |
Accent Photo Imaging
ADD Staff
Aqua Prima Center, Inc.
Art of Design, i.d., Inc
B & L Carpet and Interiors
Benefit Resources
Berniger, Berg, Diver, Noecker, Wood Ellis
BKD, LLP
The Broadmoor Hotel
Cachet Basket Company
Ann Carlisle, PhD, Psychologist
Colorado Aviation
CS Convention & Visitors Bureau
Colorado Springs Utilities
Construction Specialties
Casey Cool, Marriage and Family Therapist
The Cool Company
Daniels Chevyland
Donna Vessey Entertainment
Ent Federal Credit Union
Executive Image by Tia
Fremont Elementary - District 11
The Gazette
Gilbert Gibsons Celtic Celebration
Girl Scouts - Wagon Wheel Council
Goodwill Industries of CS
H and R Block
KOAA-TV/Channels 5/30
La Casita Patio Cafes
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Lane Affiliated Companies (Pepsi-Cola)
Lionstone Properties
If you have a website please notify Joan Saucerman, Directory Chair.
jsaucer@msn.com
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Management Advantage
OfficeMax Enterprise Solutions
Old West Cigar/Old West Homebrew Supply
Op-Tech Laboratory/Your Eye Company
Orbit Promotions/Lee Wayne Corporation
Page Cafe Internet Consulting
Pass It On, Inc.
Penrose St Francis Centura Healthcare System
Pikes Peak Cardiology
Pikes Peak Regional Development Corporation
RBC Dain Rauscher Investments
Re/Max Properties, Inc
Sage Woman Herbs
Joan Saucerman, LTC Insurance
Sinton Dairy
Select Specialty Hospital of CS
Lynn Severson Interiors
Stading & Wood Chiropractic
Stanley Steemer
Vectra Bank Colorado
WallaceVision
Wells Fargo Bank
Wilhelm Monument
Woodford Manufacturing
Woodmen Wine and Liquor
World Savings
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
Support Your
EWI Member Firms
Click on the highlighted names
to view their website.
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President's Message
 Program Diversity
by Kathleen O'Leary
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This month I just wanted to reflect on what we have done this year in the way of presenting programs to our members. I am hoping by doing this that we will all look back and realize that WOW we really did have a diverse and dynamic program schedule! Our efforts to present something to appeal to our different senses and different interests were well rewarded.
We started out with the always popular Cavalcade of Firms that allows our members to showcase their businesses in an open booth type setting. We had over 30 firms participate this year. Beth Alexander of Cachet Baskets was gracious enough to organize this event for us.
Our night at Pikes Peak Hospice was very special because of the passion of their staff, the beautiful facility and setting they have and the eloquence of their director, Martha Barton. They were celebrating their 25th anniversary of providing care for the Pikes Peak region. Martha commented to me after the meeting that she felt we had a very special group of ladies in our chapter and we must be very proud. Susan Davis of Wells Fargo Bank was the facilitator on this meeting.
We were then treated to our annual Broadmoor Resort holiday luncheon experience that included a flute ensemble and moving testimonials from our scholarship recipients. There is nothing quite like the Broadmoor all dressed up for the holidays. Special thank you to Linda Williamson and Allison Scott for making that possible every year for us.
The start of the new year brought some howling from our very own Dr. Ann Carlisle encouraging us to wake the wolf within all of us. Her personal life story was woven with a combination of quotes from other women to encourage us to look for those unknown treasures hidden inside our depths, and to bring them into action in our lives. She challenged us to wake up that free, undomesticated, indomitable inner spirit, the sleeping she-wolf, by taking risks to stretch beyond our comfort zones.
For the annual heart month of February we listened attentively as popular cardiologist (and husband of Paulette) Dr. David Greenberg gave us a presentation on identifying risks and treatment options for cardiovascular disease in women. Dr. Greenberg gave us stern advice about taking charge of our own healthcare, eating and exercise, and listening to our bodies. Thank you, Paulette!
In March we were fortunate enough to have the new president of the Economic Development Corporation, Mike Kazmierski. Mike spoke to us about the non-profit nature of the corporation and that the mission of the EDC includes references to quality of life and meeting community demands for primary jobs for the Colorado Springs region.
Our Hospitality Chairwoman this year, Tia Warren of Executive Image by Tia, was the featured speaker in April. Tia gave us advice on how to achieve our ultimate appearance. Her presentation included learning about why image is of critical importance in business, defining what business casual dress really means and how to dress slimmer and taller.
The talented artist we have in our midst, Kathy Wallace of Wallace Vision, arranged the May meeting that brought the Fine Arts Center CEO, Dr. Michael DeMarsche to give us his insight into the art climate of the region. He spoke to the success the center has had recently in getting world class exhibits and their plans for doing more of the same in the future.
We spent time with a very powerful woman, Brigadier General Rosanne Bailey of NORAD, sharing some interesting stories of women in history in the military. She explained how at first women tried to disguise themselves as men to get in! Why would they do that???
This month we are very much looking forward to hearing from Dr. Nancy Saltzman about Second Order Impact. Dr. Saltzman will share a universal message of hope while defining the hidden harvest: how people impact others but never realize the outcome.
As you can see we have had quite a varied pallet of speakers and topics. We traveled to a Jazz club, resort, hospital, golf club, hotel, rodeo museum, salon, art center, arena, and popular restaurant to attend these meetings. Our venues have been as varied as our programs. Many thanks to my Program Chair, Donna Vessey and to Tia Warren and all of the rest of you that helped to make our programs this year be relevant and inviting. I have enjoyed working with all of you! It is truly due to all of your efforts that we have had success with our diverse programs.
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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:
August 28, 2006
Please email as
MSWord attachment.
Thank you.
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August Birthdays
2 Tia Warren
2 April O’Neil
2 Heather L. Darrigan
4 Kathryn A. Wallace
9 Peggy Shaw
11 Sarah Dale
12 Caroline Nelson
12 Megan McLaughlin
17 Mary Ellen McNally
20 Patricia Cooper
23 Joan Pierce
23 Tina Folks
25 Angela Hamilton
27 Jayme Holligan
28 Sharon L. Olney
28 Donna Vessey
28 Jean Roblewsky
29 Marti Hartman
29 Carla Hartsell
If you don't see your name mentioned in your birthday month, please contact Tia Warren tia@imagebytia.com
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SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - Antler's Hilton
Kathleen Gage, EWI Salt Lake City Chapter member and
co-author of The Law of Achievement, will be our keynote
speaker at the Springs EWI Chapter Meeting in October.
The Law of Achievement was the Best Seller on
Amazon.com
ranking #4 on May 2, 2006.
www.thelawofachievement.com
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Membership Postings
Contact: Kathryn Flobeck, Membership Chair
EWI's Certified Professional Leader's Program
Welcome to Academy Online: The Certified Professional Leader’s Program. This cutting edge professional development program will help you develop many new skills - and you don't even have to leave your computer.
We developed this program in response to the needs expressed by our members. This suite of classes (15 hours total) includes sessions from Peter Drucker, Tom Peters, the Conference Board, and the American Management Association. We are especially proud to announce that our program has the endorsement of Robert Morris University, a member firm of the Pittsburgh Chapter.
What's more, this program is available not only to all EWI representatives, but also to all employees of our member firms. We know you and others in your firm will want to take advantage of this learning opportunity. To learn more, please visit www.executivewomen.org
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Colorado Springs Business Journal 2006 issue listed Re/Max Properties, Inc. as the Best Residential Real Estate Company. Kudos to our own EWI member, Kathleen Bosley-Kershaw who works at the Chapel Hills location.
Did everyone see the article in the Business Edge section of the Gazette called 'Clothes Case' that was featuring our very own image consultant, Tia Warren? Great article, Tia! It also featured Management Advantage and Beth Jones, another EWI member!
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Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Program:
Second Order Impact
Dr. Nancy Saltzman
Dr. Saltzman will share a universal message of hope while defining the hidden harvest: how people impact others but never realize the outcome.
Where:
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co.
Cheyenne Room, 3rd Floor
2 E. Pikes Peak Avenue
5:30 PM Sign-In & Networking
6:00 PM Dinner and Program
Cost: $30
Cash Bar
Menu:
Platter Style Dinner
Hearts of Romaine w/Roasted Garlic Ceasar Dressing
Grilled Sirloin Steak w/Baked Russets,
Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions
Oven Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast with
Baby Spinach and Artichoke Stuffing and Tomato Cream
Citrus Poundcake w/Grand Marnier, Strawberries and Chantilly Cream
RSVP Guests & Regrets by:
August 2, 2006
ALL MEMBERS MUST RSVP YES or NO
See Below
EWI 59th
Leadership Conference &
Annual Meeting
Walt Disney World Resort
Disney's Contemporary Hotel
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
September 14-16, 2006
Register Now!
www.executivewomen.org
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Our July meeting was held at the Colorado Springs World Arena and the speaker was the current Commander of NORAD, General Rosanne Bailey . General Bailey ’s presentation included information about on her 30 year career in the Air Force as well as on the impact of women in the military and their role in war time". The mission of the military including references to quality of life and meeting wartime demands for women soldiers. She explained the history of women in the military before it was an accepted occupation for women. Her history included the secret identities of these women and how they had to hide their gender from the world in order to serve. General Bailey will retire from the Air Force next month and is looking forward to her retirement as well as getting involved with the community and social groups and is even considering EWI. We were very fortunate to have General Bailey as one of our speakers as she gave us an insight into a world most of us only read about. Door prizes were from Kathleen O’Leary – Pepsi, Bea Stahlin, Dianne Loper, and Christine Ressler.
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Minutes
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Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL ®
July 6, 2006
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Call to Order: |
Pass It On, 1216 W. Colorado Ave. , July 6, 2006 Called to order by Kathleen O'Leary, President at 5:00PM |
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Roll Call: |
Kathleen O’Leary, Pat Cooper, Dianne Loper, Joan Saucerman, Kathryn Flobeck, Valerie Blankenship, Kathleen Kershaw, Bea Steahlin, Donna Vessey, Tia Warren, Susan Davis,
Kay Atwood, Georgianna Lee.
Total present 13
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Minutes accepted as printed.
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Treasurer’s Report: |
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As of 4/30/06 balances are: Operating account
$30,399.08, Scholarship account
$31,268.94, Endowment
$128,907.89. Pat Cooper submitted the following bills for approval: Business of Arts Center expenses of $388.08 for the May meeting. Approved. Pat Cooper made a motion to reinvest an additional $30,000.00 from our operating and scholarship accounts into the endowment account. Second by Joan Saucerman . Approved. Endowment account to continue with investments in four different Franklin Family Funds as we have received double digit returns for the last few years.
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Communications: |
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None.
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Committee Report |
Membership – Current numbers: Member firms 61, Second Reps 11, Sustaining members 2, Life members 18, Honorary members 0, Transitional member 1. Last month’s report accepted as printed. Amanda Mountain is the new representative for the Gazette and Lori Smith will be one of the two new representatives from Vectra Bank.
Program – The August meeting to be held at Phantom Canyon 3 rd floor banquet room with an inspirational program titled “Second Order Impact” by Nancy Salzman, September meeting will be held the Fine Arts Center for the installation of new officers, October at the Antler’s Hotel with EWI’s Kathleen Gage presentation on her book “The Law of Achievement”, November will be the Cavalcade of Firms at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post and December Holiday luncheon in the Penrose Room at the Broadmoor Hotel.
Historian –No report.
Publication: Dianne Loper to include a letter from EWI’s Kathleen Gage , the keynote speaker for the October meeting. Dianne to meet with Lorrie Todd about creating a new look as well as a splash page for the chapter’s main web page.
Sergeant-at-Arms – No report.
Ways & Means–Kay Atwood reported that our gross for the golf tournament was $19,436.00 with a net profit of $7530.00. There were 93 golfers participating this year. A wrap up meeting was held and thank you letters were sent out to the sponsors, door prize donors and tee favor donors. Marti Hartman and Woodford Manufacturing generously donated all the postage.
Public Relations–Valerie Blankenship brought in copies of the articles that ran in the Colorado Springs Business Journal, Gazette and Springs Magazine. Valerie also to price presentation display boards to be used to post articles, photos, The Pulse or other member information that will be located at the chapter meeting check-in table.
Directory –
Joan Saucerman has pricing on the screen printed binders of $4.50 each from member Kay Atwood , as well as printing from Sally Seidlitz at Accent Photo for $1000.00. Completed directory to be done and available by September.
Hospitality –Tia Warren will have newsletters available to new members and guests at the chapter orientation. She requested that a board member sit with a new member at the chapter meeting to introduce them to other members or to answer their questions.
Scholarship – Kathleen Bosley-Kershaw reported that we are accepting applications until July 31 st for the one scholarship opening that we have at this time and there has been a large response to the new opening.
Nominating – New slate of officers to be announced at the July meeting and voted on by the membership at the August meeting.
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Old Business: |
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Kathleen O’Leary gave a big thank you to the Ways & Committee for a very successful golf tournament. Kathleen also showed the board the EWI slide show that will be used during the networking portion of the chapter meeting. Vision Assessment Committee recommended that the money generated from the October speaker go into the general fund for future professional speaker programs.
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New Business: |
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Kathleen O’Leary requested that voting for the board member to attend the EWI LCAM to be done by email so that all board members will have a chance to vote.
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Announcements: |
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Next chapter meeting: August 9, Phantom Canyon
Next board meeting: August 3, 2006, Pass It On, 1216 W. Colorado Ave.
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Adjournment: |
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Meeting adjourned: 6:40 PM
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Approved: |
Submitted: |
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Kathleen O'Leary, Chapter President |
Georgianna Lee, Chapter Secretary |
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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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