Spotlight On...

Physique Transformations Studio

Rep:  Lauren Shaw

Physique Transformations Studio is a new fitness training/weight loss facility located at 4239 N. Nevada Ave. #111, just south of the Austin Bluffs intersection.  The studio opened in December 2003.  Lauren Shaw and Rick Hauck are the owners/trainers of the studio.  The methods of training are based on years of combined training experience with an all natural, all food nutrition plan composed by Lauren, that has proven to be extremely effective at reshaping the body, losing fat, and making significant visible changes in as little as 4 weeks!  Physique Transformations Studio is different from other training plans and facilities in that cardiovascular activity is not necessary for significant results and no supplementation is required.  We have a private studio with brand new equipment and professional instruction.  We have a genuine dedication to helping people meet their fitness and weight loss goals.

In 1999, Lauren entered the national Body For Life Challenge, and won the 4-Week-Transformation Phase using her own workout and nutrition plan (the Body for Life book had not been published yet).  She has since dedicated herself to becoming a fitness professional, studying and receiving various certifications on Weight Loss Management and Personal Training through the American Council on Exercise (ACE).  She started training in a local studio and taught her clients the same methods she used to win Body For Life.   Her clients range in age from 24 to 90.  Some clients lost as much as 35 lbs, and two clients went on to compete in figure competitions.  Lauren also won the Steel City Bodybuilding Championship in Pueblo in 2003, and is now working on publishing a book about her plan.  You can see some more pictures of client transformations, check out some delicious, healthy recipes, and learn more about Physique Transformations Studio online at www.4weekfitness.com.

President's Message Adjusting the Sails By Marti Hartman

As I write this, we have 21 member Firms that did not renew their membership.

So far, my fear of standing and speaking in front of you all has been overshadowed by a couple other challenges.  The one most disturbing and saddening for me is the number of firms and reps who didn't renew.  Several firm membership non-renewals were merely as a result of job changes within our representative membership (i.e., Laura Holland is now with BKD, Liz Pelz is now with Bank of Broadmoor, Bea Steahlin has retired from Sinton Dairy but is staying with us as a Life Member, Julie Blackmun is staying with us as a Life Member, etc.). However, we recognize such job movement within our membership is not the only reason for firm non-renewals.

I think I speak for the entire board when I say we wish EWI could have all the right answers for every member, all the time.  But that would be the EWI fairy tale version. 

So - what do we do now? 

Our commitment is to be the best we can be; continue to provide opportunities to promote your firm, enhance your personal and professional development, and provide opportunities for community involvement.

Our challenge is to identify any gaps there may be in what we're actually providing and what our firms and reps' expectations are.

We need to be "All About" our members.  Tell us if we're missing the target - it's the only way we'll know.

"We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails". 

Please send submissions for the Chapter Pulse to:

Contact: Kathy Wallace

Phone: 548-0582

E-mail: kawallace@msn.com

Next Deadline
March 20

Please email as
MSWord attachment.

Thank you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Did You Know?

by Wanda Reaves

This lively woman doesn't sit still very long.  She is ever moving onward and upward.  She has had multiple careers and is now in her fourth one. She graduated from Centennial High School in Pueblo. Her first job was at the National Transportation Center in Pueblo.  She then enrolled in the University of Southern Colorado for an associates degree in Applied Technology-Radiological Technician.  She moved to Colorado Springs and began her work with Penrose Hospital as an X-Ray Technician.   She moved into the emergency room after finding the work a bit too routine for her. It was as if she was on automatic pilot.  It was after she treated a man with a gunshot wound that she began to examine herself and found that she was becoming callous in her work.  This was the catalyst for a change in her career.  She returned to school and gained an associates degree in Computer Science and later a B.S. in Computer Science.  After working at Atmel Corporation she began to consider how beneficial and challenging it might be to be her own boss.  In 1997 she and her husband bought their own business --- two retail stores in Colorado Springs.  When I asked her why, she said, "It was a crazy moment."  But with her business acumen and her husband's graphics degree it was a challenge they could not ignore.

She and her husband Jared have a thirty year old son who works for British Petroleum and lives in Scotland.  It is mostly due to her son that she and Jared have traveled as much as they have.  Once a year they meet up with him and travel to various countries.  She has loved all of the places they have been, i.e. Portugal, Spain, Munich, Italy.  For her husband's 50^th birthday they will be traveling to Monaco for the famous Grand Prix race.

Her mother is an artist and lives in Pueblo.  Mom is a singer and pianist and speaks several languages.  Her grandfather moved to Pueblo from Scotland and opened a butcher store which was successful for many years.  His business acumen was most likely inherited by her as she points out that she did not inherit the artist's genes.

After years of reading nothing but technical manuals she discovered reading for pleasure a few years ago.  She favors mysteries and enjoys Dean Koontz and Morton Sanders.

This active woman is not through yet.  She has always believed that she would have five careers and I believe that five careers it will be.  Any of the fears and risks that freeze some of us will not stand and have not stood in her way.

She is a real asset to our EWI Chapter and truly enjoys the "great women" that she has met in our chapter. 

I learned from her that digital cameras are great except for one important drawback.  For saving those important pictures, like baby's first steps or birthdays, etc. for long term safekeeping it is much safer to have the selected pictures developed and printed rather than keeping them on a computer disc.

Now you have probably guessed it and you are right!  Click here to find out.

March
Chapter Meeting

RSVP Guests & Regrets Only

RSVP by March 6th!
Click Here to RSVP

EWI BUSINESS FAIR

WEDNESDAY  MARCH 10^TH

ANTLERS ADAM'S MARK
HERITAGE A, B, &C      

5:30 SIGN IN

$30 COST

Bring guests, it will be fun!

If you have special dietary needs, please advise in the comment area of your RSVP.

Membership Postings

Physique Transformations Studio, Rep: Lauren Shaw, laurenshaw@msn.com
Major:     Minor

Colorado Aviation, Rep: Kimberly Powell
Major:     Minor:

Sturman Industries, Rep: Nancy Karsh, nkarsh@strumanindistries.com
Major: Research and Development Manufacturing      Minor:

New Members

The Hub Car Wash, Rep Dianne McCreery
Major: Automobile Industry, Minor: Car wash and fuel
thehubwashanddiner@msn.com

Changes

Julie Blackmun was mistakenly posted as moving to Sustaining membership last month.   She is actually now a Life Member.

Bea Steahlin is retired from Sinton Dairy and is now a Life Member.

Wanda Reeves is now a Life Member.

Members Not Renewing

Academy Better Hearing, Delaine McCarty
Acordia of Colorado, Kathy Ogrodney
Chamber of Commerce, Lynn Pelz
CJW Associates, Codie Wilson
Diane Wengler, Columnist
Herman Miller, Kate Boyle
Institute for Facial Cosmetics, Tanya Sheldon, Stephanie Abeyta
Interiors Unlimited, Mary Francis Grunow
JJ Kaelin
Keller Homes, Marcina Strang
Kirk and Hill, Kathy Abraham, Julie Blackmun
Molly Maid, Flo Lattery
Muir Agency, Laura Holland
Reynolds & Reynolds, Charlene Green
Serene Spaces, Deb Witte
Sign Masters, Betty Werner
Sinton Dairy, Bea Steahlin
Springs Spa & Salon, Kim Goodman
Studio 182, Kimberly Nuss
Susan Ellis, MD
Tayco Screen Printing, Maureen Christopher

Announcements

Fore!  Fore!  Fore!

Kissing Camels Golf Course:  June 15, 2004

Come One, Come All!

The 2^nd Annual Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament is right around the corner.  The tournament is the one and only fund raiser for this year to benefit the ASIST ( Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) scholarship fund.  This year the tournament is at the beautiful Kissing Camels golf course on June 15, with a tee time of 1:00 pm.  Please commit to help the Ways and Means committee in securing major sponsors (PhD, Masters and Bachelors levels), sponsors for each hole, men and women to play (we need 72+), prizes for the awards presentation, items for the goodie bags to give players, and volunteers to help on the tournament day.  Please contact Joan Saucerman or Verna Severson if you can help in any capacity!  THANKS

ART, ART, ART!  Kathy Wallace and Michelle Vandepas have new work in the art show The Color of Life, currently up at Commonwheel Artist's Co-op in Manitou Springs.  The show runs from Feb. 27 through Mar.22, and features art from the Rock Creek Canyon Art Group, Kathy & Michelle's art group.  Come by and see it!

Also, Kathy Wallace has a solo show at the Pueblo Community College Gallery, opening Mar. 11^th, 5-7pm, and running through April 9th.  Work will include ceramics and monotypes.

Congratulations

Wanda Reaves, Barbara Winter and Judy Cara of EWI were all nominated for the 2004 Women of  Distinction awards through the Girl Scouts Wagon Wheel Council.  At the Mardi Gras Gala event Feb 24^th, Judy Cara won the Women of Distinction - Business Sector Award and Wanda Reaves won the Women of Distinction - Service Sector Award.  Congrats to all three!  The EWI table won the loudest cheering section award, as well!

Minutes

Executive Women International

Colorado Springs Chapter

Record of Board of Directors Meeting

February 5, 2004

Members present: Kathleen O'Leary, Verna Severson,  Beth Alexander, Joan Pierce, Susan Wood-Ellis, Sally Seidlitz,  Marti Hartman, Kathy Wallace, Kathryn Flobeck, Jerry Jo Shires, Kim Roseland, Michelle Vandepas, Lorrie Todd, Jean Roblewsky

Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM by president Marti Hartman.

Secretary Report: Minutes from the last board meeting were approved.

Sergeant-at-Arms:  Needs membership data.

Membership Report:  Not present at meeting

Treasurer Report: As of 1/31/04 here are the balances:

            Operating account:      $41,576.40

            Scholarship account:   $11,821.59

            Scholarship Fund:       $77,656.31

Ways & Means Report:  Golf Tournament - June 15^th Kissing Camels. Verna announced they got another $500 hole sponsor but are looking for more. They are also looking for players!

Publications: Lorrie emphasized that any articles or information for the newsletters need to be in to Kathy Wallace by the Friday after the monthly chapter meeting! Marti asked her to put out a broadcast e-mail reminding everyone that annual dues are now due!!!

Directory: Not present at meeting

Hospitality: Beth announced she and membership committee have plans to coordinate some "mixers" for the programs this year to encourage more networking.  

Programs: Jerry Jo reviewed upcoming meeting programs. Reviewed list of companies signed up for Firm Showcase at March meeting.

Publicity: Kim announced she will start to advertise the golf tournament in March.

Historian: Kathryn asked if anyone wants any photos taken for a specific reason - just let her know!

Nominating: Sally wanted it noted that there are EWI members nominated for the Girl Scouts Women of Distinction award: Judy Cara, Barbara Winter, and Wanda Reaves - we are very proud of you!!!

Scholarship: Money has been distributed to recipients. Michelle asked what interest there would be from board in pursuing a mentoring program in conjunction with UCCS. Michelle is to get more info and bring back for more discussion.

Next board meeting will be Thursday, March 4 at 4:30PM at Accent Photo.

Other:

From Joan Saucerman:

Thank You           Thank You           Thank You   

Once again, we want to thank all those who contributed in such a fantastic way to the

Abby Bohley, EWI Scholastic Classic, on September 15, 2003.

$14,274 net raised for ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) Scholarship Fund!!!  What a tremendous effort by everyone in our local chapter.  You are the greatest.  If we have missed anyone, please let us know.

Major Level Sponsors

Bachelor Level - $500
ENT Federal Credit Union - Barbara Winter & Joan Taylor
Baird, Kurtz & Dobson (BKD) - Wendy Henry & Pamela Griffin
Hub Car Wash and Diner
Marsh

Master Level - $1,000
Add Staff, Inc. - Jayme Holligan & Cari Schaeffer
SemperCare Hospital of Colorado Springs - Donna Berty & Dee Mendell

Luncheon table sponsors - $200
SOS Staffing
Dr. J. Gregory Baron, Colorado Eye Associates
B & L Carpets

Advertising/Public Relations/Media

The Gazette, Jeanne Cowan - brochure layout and Gazette ads
KVOR, Laurie White - interview on In the Loop
KVOR, other shows - talked up tourney

Hole Sponsors

Shared sponsorships

OpTech Laboratories, Kathy Kelly, & Wright Eye Center
The Body & Fender Shop and Scenic View Landscaping
Corporate Express and Aquila Water & Gas Co.
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries and Springs Chiropractic, Dr. Randy Knoche
Vintage Communities and Berniger, Berg, Diver, Noecker, & Wood-Ellis, Susan
Wood-Ellis
Bernie's Place and Accent Photo Lab, Sally Seidlitz

Hole sponsorships

The Cool Company, Lynn Cool
Sinton Dairy, Bea Steahlin
Vectra Bank, Karen Schwartz
Jeff Libby, State Farm Insurance
RE/MAX Properties, Team Arends, Judy Arends
Lane Affiliated Companies (Pepsi), Cathie John & Kathleen O'Leary
Daniel's Chevyland, Susan Wilmot - with a Chevrolet Tahoe for a hole-in-one
Kevin Forbush, Attorney
Centura Health, Jean Roblewsky and Donna Bertram
Classic Homes
Alpha Business Forms
Colorado Springs Utilities, Susan Presti & Sherri Newell
Kirk and Hill, Julie Blackmun & Kathy Abraham
The Lawfirm of Berniger, Berg, Diver, Noecker & Wood-Ellis, LLC

Players from our Chapter

Pepsi - Two foursomes including Cathie John & Kathleen O'Leary
Vectra Bank - foursome including Karen Schwartz
Sempercare - foursome
Add Staff - Cari Shaeffer
World Savings - Pat Cooper
Ent Federal Credit Union - foursome
Serence Spaces - Debra Witte
Better Business Bureau - Carol Odell
Sinton Dairy - Bea Steahlin
Penny Sayre, CPA - foursome
Centura Health - foursome including Donna Bertram
Team Arends, RE/MAX Properties - foursome including Judy Arends
Keller Homes, Marci Strang
Orbit Promotions - Kay Atwood
The Broadmoor Hotel - Linda Williamson
Zerbe Jewelers - Charles Zerbe
Syntrak International - Nancy Kelly
Woodford Manufacturing - Marti Hartman

Donations

Goodwill - Lorrie Molli
Wanda Reaves, Maggie Moran, & UCCS - printing of brochures
Hal Krause, CEO, Crestcom
Van Sant Group
Carla Hartsel
Woodford Manufacturing
Infant Graduated Childcare, Shirley Stewart
Sterling Homes, Chuck Pfeffer
RE/MAX Properties, Sandy Mangiarelli
Signmasters, Betty Werner, all the signs for the holes
Accent Photo, Sally Seidlitz, large EWI banner with major sponsors
Excell Consulting, Joan Pierce
Pioneer Astro, Jane Marshall
Dr. Michael & Mary Ellen McNally
Jamie's English Connection, assorted breakfast pastries
King Soopers, gift certificate for breakfast items
Purple Mountain Coffee, Pat Kreuser, gourmet coffee for breakfast
Sinton Dairy, juice for breakfast
Pepsi Cola, drinks and water for the golf carts

Sponsored Players - $150

Gilchrist & Soames
Benefit Designs & Associates, Jerry Jo Shires
RBC Dain Rauscher, Patty Deeny
Reynolds & Reynolds, Charlene Green
Dr. Ron Johnson, Dermatologist
BKD
Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Vanessa Moorman

Raffle Items

Zerbe Jewelers, Janice Zerbe, Waterford Crystal Bowl
The Broadmoor, Linda Williamson, spa day and round of golf at The Broadmoor
Cachet Baskets, Beth Alexander, large gift basket
Donna Bertram, large framed Southwestern prints
Joan Saucerman, Long Term Care Insurance Broker, large calla lily vase

Doorprizes

Intel, Judy Cara
WallaceVision, Kathy Wallace
The Wine Connoisseur, Nicola Myers
OpTech Laboratories, Your Eye Company, designer sunglasses, Kathy Kelly
Interiors Unlimited, Mary Francis Grunow
What's in Store
Girl Scouts, Sandy Taylor, cans of gourmet nuts
Conscious Destiny, Michele Vandepas, tapes
Old Town Gallery, Jeanie Sharon, gift certificate
Carla Hartsell, rounds of golf at Patty Jewett
Walker Wear, Millie Walker, fleece vests and more
Old Town Bed & Breakfast, Kaye Caster, overnight stay
Gesundheit Center, Kim Roseland, free consultation
Links Magazine, 12 subscriptions
Sheraton Hotel Chain, Waikiki overnight stay
Body Symmetry, 2 gift certificates
Pappy's Golf, prize for last place - golf lessons
Adams Mountain Cafe, 4 gift certificates
Institute for Facial & Cosmetic Surgery, gift certificate
Colorado Balloon Classic, Patsy Buchwald, 4 event shirts & 4 golf shakers for tees
Tayco Screen Printing, sweatshirts & prizes
Taylor Travel, Anna Golden, gift certificate

Goodie Bag Items

Wright Eye Center, Dr. John Wright, pens
OpTech, Kathy Kelly, eyeglass cleaning cloths
Shewmakers Camera, Lanonah Krumanocker, disposable cameras and developing
Pier One, sturdy bags to hold all the goodies
Add Staff, Jayme Holligan, note pads
Orbit Promotions, Kay Atwood, golf tees
Hub Car Wash & Diner, T-shirts
Sempercare, golf towels
Gilchrist & Soames, spritzers
Purple Mountain Coffee, Pat Kreuser, coffee samples
Joan Saucerman, Kleenex packets

Steering Committee

Verna Severson - Co-chair
Joan Saucerman - Co-chair
Lanonah Krumanocker - Sponsorships - Co-chair
Bea Steahlin - Liaison with CSCC, Door prizes - Co-chair
Carol Odell - Liaison with CSCC
Susan Wilmot - Advertising/Public Relations/Media - conference room
Janice Zerbe & Kim Roseland - Advertising/Public Relations/Media
Kathy Kelly - Goodie Bags
Jean Roblewsky - Volunteers

Other Significant Contributors to the Committee

Julie Blackmun - Luncheon
Beth Alexander
Vickie Keeler & Susan Wood-Ellis
Wanda Reaves
Marti Hartman
Accent Photo, Sally Seidlitz - some initial printing of sponsorship guidelines, stationery, etc., packets
Better Business Bureau, Carol Odell, promotional email to BBB members
PageCafe Internet Consulting, Lorrie Todd - tourney info on website & email messages
Kay Atwood - jingle/song

Thank You          Thank You          Thank You

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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

P R I N C I P L E S

• To bring together key individuals from member firms of EWI to achieve world-class status as an organization through applied standards of excellence.

• Forge and cultivate mutual business and professional goals through personal association and interchange.

• Afford the opportunities and structure for leadership and professional development.

• Provide a wide scope of community, educational, and philanthropic services and contributions.

• Encourage flexibility and adaptability in a membership as diverse in its demographics as in its interest, needs, and staying power