Chartered in 1983 |
Colorado Springs
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July 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.
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July 7, 2005, 4:30pm
Board Meeting
Accent Photo
4685 Centennial Blvd |
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July 13, 2005, 5:30pm
Chapter Meeting
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mtn Zoo Road
Registration by Gift Shop
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August 4, 2005, 4:30pm
Board Meeting
Accent Photo
4685 Centennial Blvd
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August 10, 2005, 5:30pm
Chapter Meeting
Pikes Peak Humane Society |
| EWI Corporate Info |
President's Caucus:
September 20-22, 2005,
Salt Lake City, UT
Convention packets and By- Laws information have been sent for the
58th Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting (LCAM):
September 22-24, 2005
Salt Lake City, UT
Contact Linda Williamson regarding Arrow Stage Lines luxury transportation with the Denver Chapter.
LCAM Speakers:
Dr. Stephen Covey, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"; Mark Sanborn, "The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life can Make the Ordinary Extraordinary"; Catherine Crier, Executive Director of CourtTV and author
2005 Executive Women International Directories have been mailed by Corporate.
Our Chapter Roster is available on the
EWI Corporate website. Check it out!
www.executivewomen.org
- Members -
If you have trouble logging in call the EWI Corporate Office for assistance.
1-801-355-2800
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Spotlight On...
Focus on EWI
by Kathleen O'Leary
Vice President/President Elect
Here are some highlights from the round table discussions held at the May Chapter meeting. More to come at future meetings where we will be using this information to help us form the vision for the 2005-2006 board:
Main reason for joining:
business networking; connecting with other women; forming relationships and friendships; Wanda made me; liked the part about the scholarship being a focus of chapter; a friend invited me; interesting women involved in our chapter.
How has that changed?
Has evolved from business networking into friendships and support system; I am learning and growing from the other women.
Ideas for promoting increased visibility in community: press releases in all local publications announcing such things as: golf tournament; scholarship recipients and their biographies; information about our chapter including Athena Award recipients being members; spotlighting member firms and reps; having teams within chapter to participate in local events; having teams to volunteer for charities; etc.; adopt something (like a median).
Ideas for improving your EWI experience:
have more networking time; partner with other organizations; have a mentor or Big Sis to help new members; need to have professional development sessions; have all members introduced at each meeting.
How to encourage involvement on committees:
by asking members personally; advertise what needs to be done and the time commitment; have new members assigned to someone on membership committee to encourage involvement.
If you are interested in serving on the 2005-2006 board or a committee, please contact Kathleen O’Leary by email, or phone 228-3024. We would love to have you! Itās a great way to form relationships!!
Get Ready to Flaunt Your Business and Talents!!
This year the Cavalcade of Firms has been scheduled for our October 12th meeting at a new and exciting location, The Paragon Culinary Institute, located at Fillmore and I-25. We will enjoy a chef prepared buffet in a very unique jazz club and ballroom setting! For newcomers to EWI, the Cavalcade is basically our own Mini Trade Show. Members who wish to participate in “show and tell” set up booths to showcase, or FLAUNT, their business. It’s a great opportunity to get information to and from our membership, and whether you have a booth, or you choose to stroll and take everything in, it makes for a wonderful evening. For more information about reserving a booth, email Beth Alexander, or call her at 593-9458, or watch for sign-up sheets that will be distributed in the coming months.
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Annual EWI LCAM Conference
Hear ye, hear ye! Calling all EWI Colorado Springs Chapter representatives. The 2005 LCAM (Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting) is fast approaching, and we need YOU to attend.
The EWI LCAM is always a great experience. Not only do you get to travel to another city and meet EWI members from all over the country (and world), but there are awesome speakers, workshops, dinners, tours, and a truly unique adventure that only EWI can offer.
Check out the website and see what is being offered this year in Salt Lake City -- you should also have recently received the LCAM brochure. EWI LCAM Brochure
Grand America Hotel, the host hotel is primo (rated 5 diamonds). This is truly your opportunity to experience a lovely facility for an affordable price (especially if you can share a room with one of your fellow EWI reps)!
We will be taking nominations at the July chapter meeting for one member firm reps’ registration, hotel and travel to be paid for by the Chapter. There will be a ballot box when you check in – you can nominate yourself or someone else! We’ll announce the winner at the end of the meeting that night.
I am in charge of getting our chapter organized for LCAM this year, and we'd love to have you join us! Please shoot me a quick e-mail – Kathleen O'Leary - if you have even the SLIGHTEST interest in attending, or if you have already decided that you are attending.
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2005 Member Firms |
Accent Photo Imaging
ADD Staff
Aqua Prima Center, Inc
Armstrong Moving & Storage
Art of Design, i.d., Inc
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
Construction Specialties
Casey Cool, Marriage and Family Therapist
The Cool Company
Daniels Chevyland
Donna Vessey Entertainment
Ent Federal Credit Union
The Food Designers
Fremont Elementary - District 11
The Gazette
Gilbert & Gibson Celtic Celebrations
Girl Scouts - Wagon Wheel Council
Goodwill Industries of CS
Handyman Connection
HealthSouth Premier Diagnostics
The Hub Car Wash & Diner
Image by Tia
Johannes Hunter Jewelers
KOAA-TV/Channels 5/30
LaCasita Patio Cafés
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Lane Affiliated Comanies (Pepsi-Cola)
Lionstone Properties
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Management Advantage
Momentum Advertising & Public Relations
New Leaf
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
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
Re/Max Properties, Inc
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
Stanley Steemer
Sunrise Senior Living
Taylor Travel
Vectra Bank Colorado
Vision for Success
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
Hot Fun in
the Summertime
by Linda Williamson
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Kissing Camels Club…perfect location for our Third Annual EWI Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament. Our thanks to Caroline Easton, Sustaining Member, for bringing us to this gorgeous setting.
Exceptional location, stunning views, weather cooperating, program running smoothly, and scrumptious food. What more could we have asked for?
It was a beautiful morning for playing golf, or in my case, hacking at golf. Admiring the beautiful surroundings and meeting new people was also a highlight of the day. It was a pleasure golfing with Wendy Henry, BKD, and getting to know her. I actually witnessed how this EWI connection thing works. Wendy met new member Kathleen Bosley Kershaw, Re/Max Properties, and made an appointment with her to show her house. Imagine that…doing business on the golf course. It was a pleasure to see so many of you participating in this event and enjoying the spectacular luncheon.
This event was truly a jovial time for all who attended, and judging by the number of mulligans I bought to excuse my golf errors, my partners had an enjoyable golf day.
I wish to extend my thanks to the tournament committee and all EWI members that participated and gave of their time, talents, advertising, labor, donations, and door prizes to make this event a success. My hat is off to you ALL!
And last, but certainly not least, please join me in thanking committee chair, Pat Cooper, World Savings, for the many hours she contributed to bring this 2005 Golf Tournament to completion.
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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:
July 18, 2005
Please email as
MSWord attachment.
Thank you.
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July 9 Lynne VanArsdale
Seagate Technology
July 13 Bea Steahlin Sinton Dairy
July 19 Jeanne Cowen The Gazette
July 21 Lisa Austin YMCA of the PP Region
July 23 Kimberly Powell Colorado Aviation
July 25 Ana Golden Taylor Travel
July 27 Patty Klase Armstrong Moving & Storage
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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June - EWI Golf Tournament Review
by Ways and Means Chairman, Pat Cooper
It was another successful Scholastic Golf Tournament thanks to our members, sponsors, donors and payers. This year our Third Annual Scholastic Golf Tournament raised approximately $11,000 with 71 players. Yes, we will be able to continue with our ASIST scholarship recipients and our organization will continue to function as a premier Women’s Executive Organization for our community.
The winners of this years’ golf tournament were: 1st Place Team: World Savings -- Brad Vermilyea, Gary Riley, Frank Lockridge and Pat Cooper; 2nd Place Team: Seagate-Express-3 -- Wayne Founey, Gariel Lawson, May Lou Risinger and Matt Davis; 3rd Place Team: Wells Fargo -- Andy Davis, Bob Latzy, Mike Alberico and John Davis. Longest Drive: Female - Vanessa Moorman; and Male - Brad Vermilyea. Closest to the pin 1st place was Dale Lashley and 2nd place was Ryan Severson.
This year, Susan Wilmont, Daniels Chevyland, suggested several new contests whereby their winners won “A Chevy vehicle to drive for the Weekend” . Thanks, Susan, our golfers were very pleased with the change. The luncheon and club accommodations were first class, so a special thank you to Caroline Easton, Sustaining, for coordinating the details.
Many thanks are necessary starting with our hard-working Ways and Means Committee consisting of: Julie Blackmun, Life Member; Caroline Easton, Golf Club Liaison, Sustaining; Marti Hartman, Door prize Coordinator, Woodford Manufacturing; Kathy Kelly, Goodie Bag Coordinator, Op-Tech Laboratory; Patty Klase, Armstrong Moving and Storage; Ruthie Lowen, Lionstone Properties; Diane McCreery-Marketing Coordinator, The Hub Car Wash and Diner; Joan Pierce, Finance, Accent Photo; Jean Roblewsky, Volunteer Coordinator, Celtic Celebrations; Joan Saucerman, Registration, Long Term Care Insurance; Verna Severson, Registration, Woodford Manufacturing; and Bea Steahlin, Sinton Dairy.
The following companies are recognized for the generous sponsorships: Master Level - Lane Affiliated Companies (Pepsi); Bachelor Level - The Broadmoor Hotel; Ready Care Industries; Wells Fargo Private Client Services; Ent Federal Credit Union. Other sponsors: Accent Photo Imaging; The Hub Car Wash & Diner; The Gazette. The generous support of these firms enable us to continue with our scholarship awards.
The following companies are recognized for their Hole Sponsorships: SOS Staffing; Daniels Chevyland – 2nd closest to the pin; Re/Max Team Jensen; Leap Frog Promotions; Vectra Bank; Old West Cigar; Rick’s Garden Center; Stockman Kast Ryan & Co. LLP, CPA’s; BKD LLP; Daniels Chevyland Closest to the pin; Alpha Business Forms; Vectra Bank; The Cool Company; Checks Unlimited; Re/Max Properties, Inc., Janet Chappelle; .Dianna Harris, Attorney at Law; Welch Equipment; La Casita Patio Cafe – Longest Drive male and female; OpTech Laboratories; Kirk & Hill Clothing; Office Max; Packaging Express; and Acordia. And thanks to Academy Bank for the Pre-Tournament Putting Challenge.
Door prizes were donated by the following: Hub Car Wash & Diner; Sysco; Joan Saucerman LTC Insurance; OpTech Laboratories; Garden of the Gods Spa; Wells Fargo; Sage Woman; Susan Wood- Ellis; Sinton Dairy; Intel; B&L Carpets; Orbit Promotions; Marti Hartman; Walker Wear; Sandy Taylor; Great Moves Sports Performance; Dr. Nita Harris; Pat Cooper; Armstrong Moving & Storage; Vision for Success; WallaceVision; Image by Tia; and RMB&T.
As we tally the commitment of our membership this year, 70% of our active members participated in our event. One of our goals for next year’s tournament will be to achieve 100% participation from both active and sustaining and life members. Again, thanks to all for a successful Third Annual Scholastic Golf Tournament.
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Membership Posting
No postings this month.
Please feel free to invite guests in the following categories:
Veterinarian, Candy Shop, Dentist, Most Doctors, Furniture Store, Flower Shop, Book Store, Coffee Shop, Art Gallery, Photography, Commercial Real Estate, Bed & Breakfast, and Wine/Liquor.
Contact: Kathryn Flobeck, Membership Chair
Welcome 2005 New Members
Stanley Steemer
Carol Bryant
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Construction Specialties
Teresa Figueredo
Excavation Services
Aqua Prima Center, Inc.
Kathryn Flobeck
Think tank for water
Art of Design, i.d., Inc.
Kim Griffis
Graphic design and marketing
Donna Vessey Entertainment
Donna Vessey
Corporate business entertainment and commercials
Gilbert & Gibson Celtic Celebrations
Jean Roblewsky
Celtic imports
Handyman Connection
Amy Jones
Handyman Services
HealthSouth Premier Diagnostics
Demetra Shelton
Outpatient diagnostic imaging
Image by Tia
Tia Warren
Image consultant
Pass It On
Dianne Crimble
Estate planning /Business succession planning
Re/Max Properties, Inc
Kathleen Bosley Kershaw
Residential real estate sales
Vision for Success
Kathleen Meyer
Business coaching and consulting services
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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July
Chapter Meeting
Wine Making Experience
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Happenings at the Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Safari Lodge - African Rift Area
Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Space is limited.
RSVP Guests & Regrets by:
Friday, July 8, 2005
ALL MEMBERS MUST RSVP YES or NO
See Below
Registration located by Gift Shop
5:30pm Sign-In and Networking
6:00pm Dinner and Program
COST: $30, includes wine
Program
Wine - Red Zinfindel and White Reisling prepared by your EWI Board over the past year, under the direction of Georgie Lee, Old West Cigar/Old West Homebrew Supply. This has been an educational and extremely fun labor for the Board Members. Labels designed by Kathy Wallace, WallaceVision, and materials were supplied by Old West Homebrew. You will learn how to make wine, from brewing, to bottling, to labeling, and presenting a lovely home-made gift to friends. This will be a wonderful meeting focusing on the many talents of our own members.
Member, Deb Muehleisen, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, will close the meeting with the latest developments and happenings of the most beautiful zoo in the country.
Menu
Pecan-encrusted Trout
Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Wildfield Greens Salad
Seasonal Fresh Vegetables
Rolls
Assorted Gourmet Desserts
Coffee, Tea, and Sodas
Fresh Cobbler
Apple Pie and Ice Cream
Condolences
Our sympathy to Jeanne Cowen for the loss of her mother, Mary Jane Cowen.
Congratulations
Pat Cooper, World Savings, was selected by the Board as a voting delegate for the EWI LCAM in September. Pat will attend LCAM with President Linda Williamson and VP/Pres Elect, Kathleen O'Leary. One more at-large position is available and will be voted on at the July meeting. If you are interested in attending LCAM, please contact Kathleen O'Leary.
2005-06
Board Positions Available
Publications: compile the Chapter Pulse on the website
Sergeant At Arm: take reservations via the internet and
check in members at the Chapter meetings
Ways and Means:
coordinate the annual ASIST scholarship fundraiser
Please contact Marti Hartman if you have interest in one of these positions.
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What Does EWI Mean to Me?
by Demetra Shelton
I was impressed with EWI from the very start. From my first meeting, I saw a group of professional women who have worked very hard to be where they are. It was obvious that these women were accustomed to driving their own careers and choices by hard work. There were no free rides here and I appreciate that kind of work ethic. The obvious self-respect and dignity in which these women carried themselves was immediately apparent and that was inspirational. I realized by being a part of this organization and surrounding myself with these high-caliber women I would be holding myself to a higher standard of professionalism and accountability. I think it is important to work toward our higher being on this journey and one should surround oneself with those who would inspire that work toward becoming the higher self.
On a lighter note, (shwew, didn’t mean to get so philosophical there, I scared myself a little). Quite honestly, there are reasons enough to fill pages as to why I love being a part of EWI. There is nothing I love to see more than women edifying women. I do think lifting each other up is a responsibility that belongs to each of us, and that is why I most respect the mission of EWI. I am proud of our scholarship fund and the privilege of assisting a sister to her goals. We all need a little help sometime.
But what do I love most about EWI? My crazy, whacky friends and the fact that a meeting really should not occur without a fine glass of wine. What would be the point of that?
I am so glad to be back!!
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Minutes
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Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL ®
June 8, 2005
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Call to Order: |
Accent Photo June 8, 2005 Called to order by Linda Williamson, President at 5:00PM |
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Roll Call: |
Linda Williamson, Kathleen O’Leary, Joan Pierce, Bea Steahlin, Pat Cooper, Jean Roblewsky, Kathryn Flobeck, Lorrie Todd, Kathy Kelly, Patty Klase, Beth Alexander, Jane Marshall, Verna Severson, Kelly Wood, Sally Seidlitz, Marti Hartman, Joan Saucerman, Diane McCreery, Kathleen Bosley-Kershaw, Beth Jones, Kathy Wallace, Georgianna Lee
Total present: 22
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Joan Pierce made motion to approve minutes from the April meeting. Second by Kathryn Flobeck. Minutes approved.
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Treasurer’s Report: |
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As of 5/31/05 balances are: Operating account $27,802.69 Scholarship account $27,201.21 Endowment $112,641.12
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Communications: |
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The EWI Richmond Chapter is sponsoring a random drawing for anyone who has never attended an EWI annual meeting. Anyone interested should fill out the online form and mail the complete application to the Richmond Chapter before the end of June.
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Committee Report |
Membership – Current numbers: Member firms 75, Second Reps 12, Sustaining members 3, Life members 16, Transitional member 1, Posted members 1. Membership posting: Stanley Steemer: Carol Bryant.
Program – July meeting to be held at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, African Rift meeting room. August will be at the Pikes Peak Humane Society, September the Cliff House and October at Cedars Jazz Club for our Cavalcade.
Historian – Jeannie Roblewsky reports that we are making history.
Publication: No report.
Sergeant-at-Arms – No report due to golf tournament. Bea Steahlin said the new format for meeting replies is working well.
Ways & Means–Pat Cooper reported that we had 71 golfers in our tournament with an approximate gross of $19,000.00 with a probable net between $10,000.00 and $11,000.00. 65% of members supported the tournament in some way. Pat will write article for the Gazette as well as the EWI chapter newsletter. Joan Saucerman will provide pictures taken from the tournament.
Public Relations – No report
Directory –No report
Hospitality – No report
Scholarship – No report.
Nominating –Marti Hartman reported that the following board positions still need to be filled: Publications, Sergeant-at-Arms and Ways & Means. |
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Linda Williamson and Kathleen O’Leary congratulated Pat Cooper and the committee for an excellent job on the golf tournament. Kathleen will write an article for the newsletter summarizing the May meeting “Focus on EWI” comments from the membership. Linda reported that the San Fernando Valley EWI Conference was a great event attended by 110 members.
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Motion made by Georgianna Lee after reviewing financial statement to fund a total of 4 member representatives for the EWI Annual meeting to be held in Salt Lake City. Second by Joan Pierce. Approved. Kathleen O’Leary and Marti Hartman to take nominations for members interested in attending the EWI Leadership Conference in Salt Lake City. Linda Williamson and Kathleen O’Leary to attend annual conference. The board will nominate one member and the other member recommendation to be voted on by the membership at the July meeting
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Announcements: |
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Next chapter meeting: July 13, 2005 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Next board meeting: July 7, 2005 Accent Photo
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Adjournment: |
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Meeting adjourned: 6:15PM
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Approved: |
Submitted: |
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Linda Williamson, Chapter President |
Georgianna Lee, Chapter Secretary |
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515 South 700 East,
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Salt Lake City, UT
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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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