Chartered in 1983 |
Colorado Springs
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March 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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March 2, 2006, 4:30pm
Board Meeting
Pass It On, Inc.
1216 W Colorado Ave Suite 100
Parking available behind building |
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March 8, 2006, 5:30 pm
Chapter Meeting
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
Program: Colorado Springs Economic Development, Director Mike Kazmierski
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April 6, 2006, 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Pass It On, Inc.
1216 W Colorado Ave Suite 100
Parking available behind building
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April 12, 2006, 5:30 pm
Chapter Meeting
Total New You Salon
Garden of the Gods Rd.
Program: Tia Warren, Image Consultant
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May 4, 2006, 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Pass It On, Inc.
1216 W Colorado Ave Suite 100
Parking available behind building
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| EWI Corporate Info |
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...
Angie Henry
Benefit Resources
For over 25 years Benefit Resources has been providing group health insurance and employee benefits consulting services to the business community. Built upon a tradition of integrity, industry leadership, and excellence, we are committed to delivering tailored benefit solutions with thoughtful strategic planning, valuable professional services, and technology-based solutions that include:
- Recommendation for plan design and funding alternatives for benefits that meet your budgetary objectives
- In-house claims advocacy
- State-of-the-art benefits technology
- Superior customer service
- Free Educational seminars
- HR Consulting
With the cost of providing benefits rising significantly, many employees are consistently seeking more and more from their benefits packages. Many employers struggle to balance employee needs with their own capabilities and bottom lines. Helping employers meet these divergent needs is our specialty.
Angie has 14 years of experience in the employee benefits arena, and has been with Benefit Resources for 12 years. Angie has experience with every aspect of employee benefits, starting her career as an employee benefits administrator , and then moving on to account management and marketing, before going into full time sales.
Angie’s goal is to get the most for her clients’ premium dollar, serving as an advocate between her clients and the carriers. Please feel free to contact us at 719.884.0700 or ahenry@benefit-resources.net
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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
The Food Designers
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
New Leaf
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
Pioneer Astro Industries
RBC Dain Rauscher Investments
Re/Max Properties, Inc
Sage Woman Herbs
Joan Saucerman, LTC Insurance
Shewmaker's Camera Shop
Sinton Dairy
Select Specialty Hospital of CS
Lynn Severson Interiors
Stading & Wood Chiropractic
Stanley Steemer
Sunrise Senior Living
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
 Leadership
by Kathleen O'Leary
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Hello, Executive Women – it’s GREAT to be here!
I am so enjoying being your leader this year. It has been both challenging and rewarding. I have learned so much about myself and about what it can take to be an effective leader.
There are many theories as to what the best leadership traits are and debates on whether you are born with them or if you can learn them.. Well, I will leave those ‘theories’ to the experts, but I will share with you a few things I have learned being your leader.
There are a few behaviors that most experts agree that are effective in leading:
Influencing culture:
I feel that within our board and within the chapter we have created a culture of being positive, creating specific solutions and being action driven. Each month at the board meetings we talk about each of our committees or responsibilities in an environment that is rich with support and is goal oriented. Take some time to read the board meeting minutes. You will be able to see this about your board.
Sharing information:
The information flow from the chapter leadership is constant with others on the board, with the corporate office, as well as with the chapter. We have an excellent method of communication with the chapter– our monthly Pulse newsletter – that is an incredible way to share information consistently. It is very professionally done and a lot of effort goes into it each month. You will learn so much about our chapter reading it monthly – by being informed about your chapter you can expect to get more value for your membership.
Forming relationships:
I believe that forming individual relationships is so critical to making the EWI experience full and rewarding. It is my role to facilitate this experience for all the members and I hope that is accomplished by each of us being warm and open to new members as well as those that have been around for along time! Another way is to join a committee or be on the board. Once you have a personal relationship with another member it becomes about the relationship and not just about being an anonymous member of a large professional organization.
As your leader I am constantly calling upon my own experiences, current learnings and what I see as future expectations for myself as well as you the members. It has been an empowering year so far for me as the 23rd president of the Colorado Springs chapter of EWI. Thank you for all your support and I look forward to our future.
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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:
March 27, 2006
Please email as
MSWord attachment.
Thank you.
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Birthdays
March
3/6 Claudia Saunders
3/6 Sally Linnenbrink
3/18 Beth Jones
If you don't see your name mentioned in your birthday month, please contact Tia Warren tia@imagebytia.com
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February EWI Meeting
February was National Heart month and as usual EWI was on target with a program at the Antlers Hilton Hotel about Women and Heat Disease presented by Dr. David Greenberg, senior partner with Pikes Peak Cardiology.
Dr. Greenberg encouraged all of us to take charge of our own health. Women usually blow off the symptoms of heart disease, which is the most common cause of death in women. He talked about symptoms, emerging risk factors such as coronary calcium, and HsCRP a blood test that measures chronic inflammation. Dr Greenberg’s handouts were informative and timely. They included the Framingham Risk Scores to determine your ten year risk of having a cardiac event, and the Heart Healthy Mediterranean Diet.
Sandy Gregory, Executive Director of the Heart Association passed out information about Women and Heart Disease. Paulette introduced the new co-chair of the Go Red Educational Day, Carol Walker, CEO of the Medical Society. Carol and her daughter, Diane Johnson from Colorado Springs Utilities are the first mother-daughter team to co-chair Go Red for Women.
County Commissioner, Sallie Clark, and Paulette’s Red Dress Co-Chair from 2005, made a special presentation to Daniels Chevyland for their premiere sponsorship of the event. Elizabeth Daniels and Susan Wilmot accepted the Red Dress Statue. Daniels Chevyland is committed to Women and Heart Disease.
Save the date, Friday, November 3, 2006 at the Antlers Hilton Hotel, 9-3 for the Go Red Educational Day of testing, auction, doctor’s panel and cooking classes. Sponsorships go fast, so call the Heart Association at 635.7688 and be the first to Go Red for Women. The life you save will be yours!
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Membership
Contact: Kathryn Flobeck, Membership Chair
Membership Postings
Lockhead Martin Tech Operations
Sarah Dale, Human Resources Rep
Major: Aerospace Products Systems & Services
Minor: Telecommunications Systems
Franciscan Community Counseling
Sharon K. Compono, Executive Director
Major: Associations Minor: Health
New second rep:
Penrose St. Francis/Centura Health Care
Sue Jardon-Director of CCOM/CSSC
Save the Dates!
Two upcoming EWI 2006
Spring Conferences
University of Memphis Campus
April 20-22
Omaha's Embassy Suites
Old Market Hotel
May 18-20
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
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March 8
Chapter Meeting
Program: Economic Update
Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation
Mike Kazmierski
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
Hal Littrell Pavillion
101 Pro Rodeo Drive
(719) 528-4764
5:30 PM Sign-In & Networking
6:00 PM Dinner and Program
Cost: $30
Menu
Italian Cuisine catered by
Carrabas Italian Grill
Buffet Style: Caesar Salad, Chicken Marsala, Penne Paste, Boule Bread,
Sogno di Cioccolata Desert, Wine, Coffee, Tea, Water
RSVP Guests & Regrets by:
March 3, 2006
ALL MEMBERS MUST RSVP YES or NO
See Below
Bea Steahlin's Mother-in-Law, MIMI, passed away. Many of you knew Mimi and knew that at 102 she had lived a full and rich life. There will be a family graveside memorial in a few weeks but Mimi did not want a public service. Please keep Bea and Paul in your thoughts and prayers.
A note of thanks excerps from our scholarship recipients. EWI received two heartfelt handwritten notes of appreciation from Rebecca Tonn saying, Most of all, thank you for three years of incredible support – financial and psychological – which enabled me to achieve my goal. Your kindness and generosity will not be forgotten! Barbara Henry-Quinn saying, Thank you for everything. The dinner, luncheon, and gift certificate were special treats. And Kelly Ferrin said, I feel encouraged and supported by EWI, it really has been such an unexpected blessing and I am very thankful for your influence and personal support of me and my education!
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Minutes
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Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL ®
February 2, 2006
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Call to Order: |
Pass It On, 1216 W. Colorado Ave. , February 2, 2006 Called to order by Kathleen O’Leary, President at 5:00PM |
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Roll Call: |
Kathleen O’Leary, Kathryn Flobeck, Pat Cooper, Dianne Loper, Valerie Blankenship, Susan Davis, Kathy Wallace, Linda Williamson, Kay Atwood, Jean Roblewsky, Beth Alexander, Joan Saucerman, Tia Warren, Donna Vessey, Bea Steahlin, Georgianna Lee . Total present: 16
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Minutes: |
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Minutes accepted as printed.
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Treasurer’s Report: |
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As of 10/31/05 balances are: Operating account $
23,233.78, Scholarship account $
26,162.44, Endowment $
123,972.83. Pat Cooper will prepare the year end reports due to Corporate by February 15, 2006 . Pat submitted the following bills approval: postage $15.60 and January meeting expense at Patty Jewett Golf Club $1782.00. Approved. |
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Communications: |
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Tia Warren received a thank you letter from John Morse , President/CEO of Silver Key for the Christmas gift donations.
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Committee Report |
Membership – Current numbers: Member firms 77, Second Reps 12, sustaining members 3, life members 17, honorary members 0, transitional member 1. Last months report accepted as printed. Posted for membership: Woodman Wine & Liquor, Dee Jones owner, OfficeMax Enterprise Solutions, Tina Folks Business Development Manager. Approved Life Membership to Jerry Jo Shires based on her past participation on numerous board committees. Kathryn Flobeck distributed Prospective Member Guidelines that the membership committee wrote to be available for members and will be printed in the next chapter Pulse.
Program – The March program to be held at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame with Colorado Springs new Economic Development Director Mike Kazmierski, April with Tia Warren on How to Achieve your Ultimate Appearance at A Total New You Salon & Day Spa. May topic Finding Your Inner Creativity with Kathy Wallace of Wallace VISION to be held at Business of Art Center in Manitou Springs.
Historian –Jeannie Roblewsky needs a picture of the current board members. Photo to be taken at our next chapter meeting.
Publication: Beth Alexander and Dianne Loper are both on track in getting the Pulse out.
Sergeant-at-Arms – 42 member firms attended the January meeting at Patty Jewett, 1 sustaining member, 1 life member, 0 transitional, 0 posted member and 6 guests for a total of 50 in attendance, 3 RSVP no shows.
Ways & Means– Kay Atwood reported that the committee sent out 200 sponsorship letters. Thanks to Marti Hartman for donating the postage and use of the postal machine. The Gazette has signed up as a Master Sponsor and 2 ½ holes already have sponsors. The Hub Car Wash and Diner will again promote the tournament in their radio ads. Kay has all the information about the tournament as well as online registration on our chapter web page.
Public Relations–Valerie Blankenship is writing a press release on two EWI members, Elizabeth Youngquist and Patricia Ann Cone , who were nominated as Women of Distinction through the Girl Scouts.
Directory –
Joan Saucerman to have the revised roster available at the chapter meeting. Jane Marshall and Lorrie Todd still have a few changes to make before publishing the directory.
Hospitality – Cards sent to the following members: Donna Berty get well, Susan Wood-Ellis get well, Verna Severson get well, Beth Alexander sympathy and Dianne Loper wedding. Please let Tia Warren know of anyone who the board should send a card for congratulations, illness, sympathy, etc.
Scholarship – Kathleen Kershaw has received two more inquires to our scholarship and will follow up with them when an opening is available.
Nominating – No report.
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Old Business: |
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The board revoked the idea of billing members an additional fee if they RSVP late.
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New Business: |
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Kathryn Flobeck to announce to the membership the Prospective Member Guidelines and have them available for distribution. Kathleen O’Leary proposed a quarterly drawing for a free meeting to a member who has a business card in the scholarship basket. Once a quarter starting with the February meeting, a card to be drawn for the next months meeting dinner fee and a member can only win once in a year. Approved.
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Announcements: |
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Next chapter meeting: March 8, 2006, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
Next board meeting: March 2, 2006, Pass It On, 1216 W. Colorado Ave.
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Adjournment: |
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Meeting adjourned: 6:15 PM
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Kathleen O’Leary , Chapter President |
Georgianna Lee, Chapter Secretary |
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Website:www.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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