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Colorado Springs
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December 2004
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Calendar of Events
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Date:
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December 8, 2004, 11:30am
Chapter Meeting
Broadmoor Hotel
1 Lake Avenue
Penrose Room
(see details below)
RSVP: Guests and Regrets |
2005
Chapter
Dues |
January 1, 2005
RENEWALS:
1st Rep: $290.00
2nd Rep: $240.00
NEW MEMBERS:
1st Rep: $350.00
2nd Rep: $250.00
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January 6, 2005, 4:30pm
Board Meeting
Accent Photo
4685 Centennial Blvd
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Date:
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January 12, 2005
Chapter Meeting
TBA
RSVP: Guests and Regrets |
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 Spotlight On...
WallaceVISION, LLC
Rep/Owner: Kathryn Wallace
ART, ART, ART!!!!!
Kathy Wallace has been around the local community for a long time. Many of you have known her as a business manager and banker prior to her current calling as full time artist. Her first job in Colorado Springs was running the Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Development Center. And that year – 1988 – was when she joined EWI, thanks to mentor Wanda Reaves! Subsequent careers included banking management, both with Bank One and Ent Federal Credit Union, and Kathy maintained her EWI membership with these organizations, as well. She also spent a year running statewide small business programs for the Governor’s Office in Denver.
Numbers, numbers, numbers! She used to think numbers were fun! But now she finds art, art, art to be more fun! Kathy is a potter and printmaker. Art has always been her first love from her youth and college days. So a few years ago, she started WallaceVISION to follow the dream of her youth.
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Her work can be seen locally at Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs, Bella Art and Frame in Monument, and at New West Art & Frame in Colorado Springs. Kathy partners with some EWI members as well. Cachet Baskets (Beth Alexander) uses her pottery in her baskets, and sells the Misting Fountains that Kathy makes. The Corkscrew Wine Shop (Nicola Myers) can put Kathy’s art on custom wine bottles for special gifts.
Kathy's work is also featured at A Colorado Memory in Estes Park and at Escarpa Gallery, Houston, Texas. In addition, her work has been shown in many galleries and business venues elsewhere in the Pikes Peak region, Denver, Pueblo and in Taos, New Mexico. “Make Art or Die” summarizes her artist’s statement, and is the title of her website, www.makeartordie.com.
WallaceVISION, LLC, 1030 Dark Horse Drive West, invites you to a Holiday Open House and Studio Sale, December 3,4 and 5. Come by for wine, hors d'oeuvres, conversation and holiday shopping with Kathy's pottery and art. Friends and Collectors Reception Friday, December 3, 4-8pm; Saturday, December 4, 10am-5pm; and Sunday, December 5, 10am-4pm. Phone: 548-0582.
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President's Message
Tis the Season
By Linda Williamson
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There is no greater act of generosity than to open your heart and your arms, and give of your time. Often times the deepest contentment comes from generosity bestowed to others. It gives me satisfaction to know we are an organization that gives all year long. We give through supporting our members' firms, but we GIVE, in a big way, by supporting each other.
Think about gifts that you have received in your life. In most cases, those gifts were simple everyday pleasures: receiving help or encouragement from special people in your life; cultivating some one's talents; and gestures of kindness to others.
Many reached out to Jerry Jo Shires (Benefit Designs Associates) while she is recovering from an accident, and to Sharon Berthrong (Sustaining) whose husband recently passed away, and Mikki Kraushaar (Life Member) who celebrated her amazing 70th birthday. We give because we care!
We give through the hard work of fundraising for our scholarship recipients. EVERYONE participates by providing door prizes, but Verna Severson (Woodford Manufacturing) and Joan Saucerman (Long Term Care Insurance broker) are superstars because of their endless labor of giving to make the golf tournament event so successful. Throughout the year, many of you, like Beth Alexander (Cachet Basket), Kathy Kelly (Op-Tech), and Kathy Wallace (Wallace Vision) were called upon to make contributions to a non-profit organization and give so graciously, time and again. It is also delightful to see how everyone gets involved at Christmas time by providing gifts to the senior citizens at Silver Key.
My hope is that you all acknowledge your involvement and support that EWI has brought to our community this past year and that your fulfillment, from your acts of giving, grant you a prosperous, thriving and healthy New Year!
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News!
Please send submissions for the
Chapter Pulse to:
Beth Alexander
Phone: 593-9458
E-mail: beth@cachetbasket.com
Next Deadline:
December 13, 2004
Please email as
MSWord attachment.
Thank you.
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December Birthdays
11 Nancy Taylor, Life Member
12 Kelly Wood, Stading & Wood Chiropractic
15 Cindy Lindhorn, Life Member
19 Diane McCreery, Hub Car Wash & Diner
21 Wanda Reaves, Life Member
22 Michelle Vandepas
Conscious Destiny Productions
29 Nicola Myers, The Corkscrew Wine Shop
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November PILLAR Round Table by Beth
Jones
The November EWI round table program proved to be an interesting discussion with the combination of several PILLAR Facilitators aided by some EWI members. Bonnie Riley, PILLAR’s founder was unable to attend; however, our own Ann Carlisle (Psychologist) stepped up to the plate. Other facilitators were: Linda Bloom (Sustaining), Casey Cool (Counselor), Katherine Duboue, Anne Kidd, Kathryn Kuisle, Myra Tovey, and Kelly Wood (Stading and Wood Chiropractic). Attendees were each provided with a copy of PILLAR’s latest quarterly publication with activities and classes supporting its motto: “Lifelong Learning… Just for the fun of it”.
The facilitators began by leading us into a discussion about our role models. Interestingly, some women’s role models were men! Most were strong minded, independent women leaders with fortitude. One example, (not a surprise to those who know her) was Wanda Reeves. Next we discussed potential fears of growing into our vintage years. We concluded that our concerns were mainly based on possible money problems and illnesses. Having a zest for life and a positive outlook will help keep us young!
Those who were not able to attend missed the opportunity to share and hear first hand how we look back to a variety of people who have touched our lives and been mentors to us.
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 Did You Know?
by Wanda Reaves
Sorry, no article this month.
Announcements
EWI Annual Dues For 2005
Renewals
1st Representative $290.00
2nd Representative $240.00
Sustaining Membership $175.00
Invoices will be mailed by December 15th.
Denver Chapter Celebrates
50th Anniversary
The Denver Chapter of EWI celebrated their 50th anniversary in November. The Denver Chapter assisted with Chartering the Colorado Springs Chapter in 1983. Letters of appreciation were sent by Wanda Reaves, Charter President 1983-84, and Brenda Smith, President 1985.
Care and Share Food Bank!
Reminder that we are bringing food items
to the December meeting!
Most needed items include: Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables,
Canned Meat (Chili), Canned Tuna, Powdered Milk, Boxed Pasta,
Peanut Butter, Rice
Card Shower
At November’s meeting we did a card shower for Mikki Kraushaar who is turning 70. Unfortunately Mikki wasn’t feeling well that night but is going to try to make it to the December meeting. This gives anyone that missed November’s meeting a chance to bring a little something or a card for Mikki. We will be presenting everything to her then.
Membership Postings
Firm: Momentum Advertising and
Public Relations, LLC
Rep: Laura J. Muir
Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
Major: Advertising
Minor: Advertising Services/Public Relations
Firm: Pikes Peak Regional Development
Rep: Christine R. Ressler
Small Business Loans
Major: Finance
Minor: Loans
Firm: Seagate Technology LLC
Rep: Lynne VanArsdale
Leading supplier of desktop and enterprise disk drives
Major: Manufacturing
Minor: HighTech-Disc Drives
Changes
Kim Murphy (Olive Real Estate Group) is now Kim Feffer.
Kim and Gary Feffer were married in September. Congratulations, Kim!
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December
Chapter Meeting
THE JOYS OF GIVING
RSVP Guests and Regrets
by December 3rd, 2004
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Broadmoor Hotel
Penrose Room
1 Lake Circle
Cost: $30.00
11:30 a.m. – Networking/Sign In
12:00 p.m. – Lunch Served
PROGRAM: The Colorado Springs Conservatory
Presentation of
Giving for Silver Key and
Care & Share Food Bank
If you chose an ornament from the
Silver Key Giving Tree,
please return the ornament securely fastened onto the package.
To feed people in need in our community, please bring canned goods for
The Care and Share Food Bank.
Most needed items include: Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables, Canned Meat (Chili), Canned Tuna, Powdered Milk, Boxed Pasta, Peanut Butter, Rice
LUNCHEON MENU
Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons and Parmesan Cheese
Petite Filet of Beef with Sauce Perigourdine
Potato Roulade Robert and Seasoned Vegetables
Luncheon Rolls and Butter
Seasonal Berries in Almond Tuille with Vanilla Sauce
Coffee or Selection of Tea
Cash Bar
If you have special dietary needs, please advise in the comment area of your RSVP.
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Minutes
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Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL®
November 4, 2004 |
Call to Order: |
Accent Photo, November 4, 2004, Called to order by Linda Williamson, President at 5:00PM |
Roll Call: |
Linda Williamson, Kathleen O’Leary, Patty Klase, Bea Steahlin, Beth Alexander, Jane Marshall, Sally Seidlitz, Kathy Wallace, Jeannie Roblewsky, Kathleen Kelly, Cathie John, Donna Berty, Pat Cooper, Caroline Easton, Kathryn Flobeck, Georgianna Lee
Total present:16 |
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Minutes: |
Bea Steahlin made motion to approve minutes as published in monthly newsletter. Second by Kathleen O’Leary. Approved
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Treasurer’s Report: |
As of 10/31/04 balances are: Operating account $15,841.52 Scholarship account $22,058.73 Endowment $102,675.78
Cathie John made motion to raise dues $25.00 to reflect the increase from International and accept the Treasurer’s report. Seconded. Kathryn Flobeck Approved
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Communications: |
Letters from Wanda Reaves and Brenda Smith congratulating the Denver EWI Chapter on their 50th anniversary. President Linda Williamson and Past Presidents Jane Marshall and Sally Seidlitz attended the celebration dinner at the Brown Palace on November 5, 2004.
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Committee Reports |
President – Linda Williamson requested committee chairs to submit budget requests by the December board meeting. Holiday chapter gift giving to include Silver Key Senior Services Giving Tree gift ornaments, Care & Share – 2 cans good items from each member and a family gift basket for current scholarship recipients. Cathie John to provide a list of most needed items for Care & Share.
Membership – Current numbers: Member firms 76, Second Reps 12, Sustaining Members 5, Life Members 12. Chapter Application for Membership form was distributed for review by the board. Kathryn Flobeck to revise as per suggestions made by the board. Name change for Kim Murphy to Kim Feffer – Olive Real Estate.
Program – Kathleen Kelly distributed program schedule for 2004 – 2005. November: Sheraton Hotel – dialogue dinner, December: Broadmoor Hotel – Christmas party.
Publication: Beth Alexander and Jane Marshall reported that the transition is going well.
Sergeant-at-Arms – 57 member reps attended the October meeting at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 1 sustaining member, 1 life member and 10 guests for a total of 69 in attendance.
Ways & Means – Golf Tournament has been changed to June 3, 2005 at Kissing Camels Club. Shotgun start 8:30am, four person scramble, 18 holes
Public Relations – No Report
Directory – Cathie John will change Carol Odell to life member for the 2005 year. International directory beginning in 2005 will be available online only. Jane Marshall and Sally Seidlitz organizing and sorting photos for Chapter Directory.
Hospitality – No Report
Scholarship – 20 scholarship applications have been sent out. 1 completed application has been returned to Michelle Vandepas.
Historian – No Report
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Unfinished Business: |
None |
New Business: |
No new business |
Announcements: |
Next chapter meeting: November 10, 2004
Next board meeting: December 2, 2004, Accent Photo. |
Adjournment: |
Meeting adjourned: 6:20PM |
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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R I N C I P L E S
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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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