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Cindy Stermitz
Mountain States Pipe & Supply
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I consider myself to be a native of Colorado Springs even
though my father was in the military and I spent my adolescence
life moving every three years. We lived in many places,
with the most memorable being Monterey, CA, Virginia, Japan & Scotland.
When my father retired from the Marines, my parents chose to
come back to their home town of Colorado Springs. I attended
UCCS in Boulder and Colorado Springs and graduated in 2000
with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. After graduation,
I was very fortunate to be hired by Mountain States Pipe & Supply
as a staff accountant. Through the past 6 years I have
been promoted to Controller for the company and with the support
of my colleagues and the owners, I continue to mature and gain
experience in my professional career.
Mountain States Pipe & Supply was created in 1955 by Robert & Elnore
Sonneborn. Robert died in 1977 and Elnore retired in
1986. At that time David Wilcox bought the business. David
and his wife Janet, former EWI member, continued to grow the
company until 1993 when, unfortunately, David passed away of
cancer. David's daughter, Betsy Carroll and her husband
Paul were both actively involved in the company and became
the majority shareholders upon the retirement of Janet in the
late 90's.
MSPS is a full line distributor of underground utilities of
pipe, valve and fittings, as well as providing gas, water and
electric meters with complete solutions to automated meter
reading and infrastructure to customers. There are currently
160 employees spread among the six facilities: Rockdale TX.,
Phoenix AZ., Rancho Cucamonga CA., Frederick CO., and two locations
in Colorado Springs. The corporation is headquartered
in Colorado Springs at 111 West LasVegas St. MSPS is
a $40 million company with a customer base that includes Kinder
Morgan (Sourcegas), Denver Water Board, PG&E (Pacific,
Gas & Electric), Global Water and Colorado Springs Utilities. As
the company continues to diversify, we position ourselves as
a trusted leader in Automated Meter Reading and related technology. We
can provide our customers with a total solution from beginning
to end from the knowledge and experience of our sales and support
staff. Paul & Betsy Carroll, as owners of MSPS, continue
to drive the company into a new & exciting time. I
look forward to the ride and I am proud to be a part of the
experience.
My husband, Brain and I have a lovely home in the Old Farm
area that we share with our two English Pointers, Tikker and
Cody. Through my husband's support I continue to enjoy
my work and where I am at in my professional career.
Cindy Stermitz
Mountain States Pipe & Supply
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President's Message
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Congratulations to the new board!!
by Susan Davis,
Wells Fargo Wealth Management
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As I finish up my year as President of the Colorado Springs Chapter
I would like to leave you with this inspirational quote:
"Smooth roads never make good drivers. Smooth seas never
make good sailors. Clear skies never make good pilots. A problem
free
life
never makes a strong and good person. Have a tough but winning
day ahead! Be strong enough to accept the challenges of life. Do
not ask life, 'Why me?' instead say, 'Try me!' " Author Unknown
The
ship has set sail this past year for our chapter to be a great
organization to be a part of. I hope all of you will continue
to care about EWI Colorado Springs, look within to be a leader
in
the chapter, step up to help membership grow, don't be afraid
to volunteer and get involved. Try it you'll like it! It's tremendous
to continue the 25 year history as one of the best women organizations
in the Colorado Springs community!
Thank you all!
Susan Davis, President 2007-08
President EWI Colorado Springs Chapter
Wells Fargo Wealth Management Group
The following slate was approved as the 2008-09 Board and Committee
Chairpersons for EWI Colorado Springs Chapter at the annual business
meeting on August 13, 2008:
President - Patricia Cooper Wachovia
Vice President - Audrey Shrive Aflac
Secretary - Kathleen O'Leary Pepsi-Lane Affiliated
Treasurer - Christine Ressler Pikes Peak Regional Development Corp
Sargeant-at-Arms - Lynn Severson Lynn Severson Interiors, Debbie
Tuzel Art of Design, i.d.
Membership - Judy Wilhelm Wilhelm Monument, Kelly Wood Stading & Wood Chiropractic
Programs - Brandy Merriam Presidential Brokerage, Susan Davis Wells Fargo
Bank
Ways & Means - Joan Taylor ENT
Scholarship - Dianne Crimble Pass It On, Inc.
Directory - CK Reyes My Coaching Works
Hospitality - Elva Munoz Wells Fargo Bank, Shirley Wick Old Town Guesthouse
Publications - Abby Kreuser Kreuser Gallery
Technical Assistant - Lorrie Todd PageCafe Internet Consulting
Publicity - Kim Griffis Experience Colorado Springs, CSCVB
Historian - Joan Saucerman Saucerman Long Term Care Ins., Verna Severson
Woodford
Manufacturing
Nominating - Susan Davis Wells Fargo Bank
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Member Firms
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Click on the underlined names
to view the member's website.
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ADD Staff
Aflac Insurance
All That Glitters
Aqua Prima
Center, Inc.
Art of Design,
i.d., Inc
Benefit
Resources
BKD, LLP
The Broadmoor
Hotel
Cachet Basket
Company
Ann Carlisle, PhD, Psychologist
CS
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Colorado Springs Utilities
Cornerstone Retail Team LLC
The Cool
Company
Corkscrew Custome Wine Shope
Ent Federal
Credit Union
Executive
Image by Tia
Food Designers
The Gazette
Gilbert Gibsons Celtic Celebration
Girl Scouts
- Wagon Wheel Council
Goodwill
Industries of CS
Kreuser Gallery, LLC
Land America Title Company
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Lane Affiliated Companies (Pepsi-Cola)
If you have a website please notify Kathleen O'Leary
Directory Chair.
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Lynn Severson
Interiors
Management
Advantage
Mountain States Pipe & Supply
My Coaching Works
Old Town Guest House
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
Phoenix
Consulting
Pikes Peak Regional
Development Corporation
Re/Max Properties,
Inc
Sage Woman
Herbs
Joan Saucerman, LTC Insurance
Sinton Dairy
Stading & Wood Chiropractic
Stanley Steemer
Wachovia
WallaceVision
Wells Fargo
Bank
Wilhelm Monument
Woodford Manufacturing
YMCA of the Pikes Peak
Region
Support Your
EWI Member Firms
Click on the underlined names
to view the member's website.
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Board/Committee Announcements
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Chapter Meeting Information
Date: September 10, 2008
Location: Colorado College, 210 Wood Ave. Old CC Presidents House
Program: Installation of new board
 
List of Upcoming Programs:
October 17: Springs EWI 25 year celebration at The Broadmoor
Meeting requirements and RSVP
- Everyone must RSVP Yes or No.
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EWI Program Coordinators must confirm attendance numbers
with the hotel or other catering company in advance.
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No shows are charged -- we need to have timely RSVPs
into the Sergeant-at-Arms the Friday before the monthly
meeting which is the second Wednesday of each month.
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It costs EWI to pay for those that RSVP and don’t
show. Once our numbers are confirmed with the hotel
or other catering company, any no shows and any late
cancellations must be charged in full.
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EWI is required to pay for all of its registered guests,
whether or not they attend.
Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting in Palm Springs,
CA September 18-21, 2008.
At the Chapter Annual meeting held August
13, 2008, the membership of the EWI Colorado Springs Chapter voted
the following delegates
to represent the Colorado Springs Chapter at the Annual Meeting
in California to be Susan Davis, Pat Cooper, and Audrey Shrive.
Due to another very successful golf tournament and for a second
year the chapter is sending more than 10 attendees to LCAM. The
attendees this year will be the following: Susan Davis, Pat Cooper,
Audrey Shrive, Joan Saucerman, Kathy Wallace, Kathleen O'Leary,
Christine Ressler, Linda Williamson, Dianne Crimble, Shirley Wick
and Brandy Merriam. Congratulations to all of the LCAM attendees
and a big thank you to our membership for the tremendous support!
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25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Our Colorado Springs Chapter will be celebrating
it's 25th anniversary this year!
We are planning a gala event at The Broadmoor on October 17. Mark your
calendars now for this wonderful event and more information will be provided
in the newsletter and at our monthly meetings.
We have formed a Celebration Committee and if you would like to volunteer
to help please contact Kathy Wallace or Kathleen O'Leary.
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Membership Announcements
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MANAGEMENT ADVANTAGE – COLORADO ASSOCIATION SERVICES
As
Management Advantage, we have provided exceptional service
to communities in the Colorado Springs area for over 17 years.
Our firm, along with three other high-quality Colorado management
firms, became Associate Members in the past two years.
Each firm selected an affiliation with Associate to
provide our association clients with the very latest in technology,
offer innovative programs and provide ongoing education to
both our clients and employees. As our three firms have worked
together over the past two years, we believe that in joining
together as a singularly focused company, we can provide
effective services and better value to association members.
Therefore, effective immediately, the three separate Associate
companies will come together under one name: Colorado Association
Services
(CAS).
Susan Sills, PCAM
Vice President
Colorado Association Services, AAMC
An Associa Member Company
10 N. Meade Ave.
Colorado Springs CO 80909
(719) 473-5000 Fax (719) 473-1838
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http://www.associacolorado.com
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In 1994 Colorado Mountain Reclamation Foundation was charged
with the responsibility to implement enhanced reclamation
plans for beautifying our mountain backdrop.
With thousands of volunteers, in kind and financial support
from hundreds of donors, organizational assistance from Executive
Women International and partnering with Castle Concrete, quarry
owners, the plans are now complete. Close to 15,000 trees and
shrubs are now thriving on the reclaimed quarry scars that
mar the Colorado Springs backdrop.
What is left to be done means a change in my job description.
For the next year or two I will be working closely with Castle
Concrete to ensure that they develop and implement the enhanced
reclamation they are required to do in their permit. Enhanced
reclamation means revegetating the quarry scar to improve the
view of our mountain backdrop. Colorado law does not require
enhanced reclamation but Castle has included a commitment to
do so in their permit.
For those of you in EWI who have worked so willingly and hard
to make our annual fundraising hikes a success and on behalf
of CMRF's board of directors I thank you all so much. I hope
you feel good about being such an important part of this community
improvement project. Your children and grandchildren will thank
you, too.
This calls for a celebration! You will be hearing more from
me.
Wanda L. Reaves, Project Manager
Colorado Mountain Reclamation Foundation
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Meeting Summary
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August Meeting
"GOT MONEY" EWI & GIRL SCOUTS
by Lynn Severson, August Program Coordinator
The August 2008 EWI &Girl Scout partnership teaching
the Girl Scouts about money from their "Got Money" book
was a huge success. We had publicity from several sources, among
them KKTV, The Gazette Telegraph, the Business
Journal and Girl Scout media, due to the efforts of Susan Davis, Audrey Shrive
and Lynn
Severson. All was positive and showcased the Girl Scouts and EWI during the
event as well as an interview with Sandy Taylor of the Girl Scouts.
In an effort to combine Community, Careers and Connections from National EWI,
Susan, Sandy and I began planning this meeting in November, 2007. It was a
wonderful fit to prepare our young Girl Scouts for some of their future financial
needs
and knowledge. We had a superior group of volunteers to bring this project
to fruition.Sandy Taylor, Marty Lockhart and Molly Gustafson
worked from the Girl Scout
team. Our EWI participants at the 7 stations were Debbie Tuzel ( Art of Design
i.d.)-
Budgeting and Savings; Joan Taylor (ENT Federal Credit Union)- Where Do I
Put My Money; Rita Worster (BKD, LLP)- Rule of 72, Power of Compounding;
Megan
McLaughlin (Phoenix Consulting)- Investment Basics; Brandy Merriam (Presidential
Brokerage)-
Stock Market, Bull & Bear Markets, NYSE, DJIA; Karen Lovett ( Pikes Peak
Regional Development) - Loans, Credit and Setting Goals; Elva Munoz (Wells
Fargo), Online Banking- The Future. Susan Davis facilitated the meeting where
the Girl
Scouts and their interested parents moved from station to station to complete
the "Got Money" course and earn a charm.
We were very fortunate to be able to use the Colorado College Historic Bemis
Hall for our meetng (facilitated by Connie Dudgeon, Susan and Lynn). It was
donated to CC for a women's dormitory by Alice Bemis Taylor. She specified
that it should always be a dorm for women and that ice cream should be served
at every meal;
thus Bon Appetit was pleased to locate wooden spoons for our dessert at the
event.
We would like to again thank all of the participants and our EWI membership
for this wonderful event. We served the EWI mission and all had a great time
and
learned from the collaboration of the Girl Scouts and EWI for our "Got
Money" Event.
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EWI Educational Corner
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EWI is pleased to announce NEW Online
learning options. Online learning "Putting It Altogether." These
classes, offered in distinct suites, are designed for maximum learning,
while allowing
you to finish a suite at your own pace. These suites are packed
full of great knowledge to build your leadership toolkit. There
are registrations fees.
More information regarding class offerings,
schedules and prices can be found www.executivewomen.org. Look
under Professional Development
tab called "EWI Online."
Take a look on the corporate website! Power up your knowledge to
be an outstanding leader!
Courses are:
Managing Oneself and Others
Business Strategy Essentials
Leading Change
Keys to Sales Success
Effective Business Writing Series
Business Practices and Strategies
UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Do something great for yourself!
EWI offers a multi-level curriculum of cutting-edge programs, resources,
and events designed to build stronger women leaders and a more
inclusive workplace in which women are full participants in decision-making,
management, and leadership. Consider how one of these upcoming
programs might enhance your career.
2008 TELESEMINAR SERIES
The teleseminars for 2008 will follow the them "Careers, Connections,
Communities." They are held on a quaraterly basis. Mark your
calendars for the following:
All teleseminars will be conducted on the EWI
conference call line. Registration instsructions for participating
in these teleseminars
will come through the Professional Development Ezine one month
prior to each teleseminar. For more info go to www.executivewomen.org
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Minutes
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Minutes of the Colorado Springs Business
Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL¨
August 13, 2008
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Call to Order:
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Meeting called to order at 6:15 PM by President, Susan L.
Davis at 6:00 PM Bemis Hall, Colorado College Campus, 920
N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
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Treasurer's Report:
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Report by Treasurer Christine Ressler
As of June 30, 2008 Checking $ 12,501.57 BCDP $ 35,920.60,
BCDP Endowment $177,250.52.
Budget & Finance committee met three times during the
year. The internal annual audit was completed by the committee
and our Chapter was deemed sound and in good standing.
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Communications:
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Committee Reports:
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Membership - Report by President Davis.
52 Member Firms, 7 Additional Reps, 3 Sustaining Members,
19 Life Members, 1 Honorary Member, 1 Transitional member.
Scholarship - Report by Kathleen Kershaw
Due to the success of our fund raising events, our Scholarship
recipients have increased from three to four this year. Two
of our current Scholarship recipients and one former recipient
were present at our meeting. Our Scholarship Committee formed
a relationship with the Pikes Peak Community Foundation and
CU Foundation (UCCS) this year whereby we hope to foster
future relationships for our Chapter.
Nominating - Report by Kathy Wallace, Nominating
Committee Chair
The following slate was presented to the membership and
nominations from the floor were requested. A motion was made
by Bea Steahlin and second by Kathleen Kershaw to accept
the slate as presented, motion approved.
Pres: Pat Cooper, Wachovia, VP: Audrey Shrive, Aflac, Sec.:
Kathleen O'Leary, Pepsi, Treas: Chris Ressler, PPRDC, SAA:
Lynn Severson, Lynn Severson Interiors & Debbie Tuzel,
Art of Design, i.d., Membership: Judy Wilhelm, Wilhelm Monuments & Kelly
Wood, Stading & Wood Chiropractic, Programs: Brandy Merriman,
Presidential Brokerage & Susan Davis, Wells Fargo Bank,
Scholarship: Dianne Crimble, Pass it On, Inc, Directory:
CK Reyes, My Coaching Works, Hospitality: Elva Munoz, Wells
Fargo Bank & Shirley Wick, Old Town Guesthouse, Publications:
Abby Kreuser, Kreuser Gallery, Publicity: Kim Griffis, Experience
Colorado Springs, Historian: Verna Severson & Joan Saucerman,
Nominating: Susan Davis, Wells Fargo Bank, Technical Assistant:
Lorrie Todd, PageCafe Internet, Ways and Means Joan Taylor,
ENT Federal CU. Kathy Wallace will be ad hoc Advisor to President.
Ways and Means- Report by President Davis
The net proceeds from out annual golf tournament were approximately
$14k.
25th Celebration Committee- Report by
Kathleen O'Leary
The Colorado Springs Chapter will be celebrating the 25th
annual celebration on October 17, 2008 at The Broadmoor.
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New Business:
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Colorado Springs chapter delegates for the EWI Annual Meeting
will be Susan Davis, Pat Cooper & Audrey Shrive. Additional
attendees to LCAM are Dianne Crimble, Shirley Wick, Kathleen
O'Leary, Brandy Merriman, Kathy Wallace & Joan Saucerman.
The chapter delegates and alternate have been informed and
uninstructed on the upcoming agenda of LCAM. A motion was
made by Ann Carlisle to approve the delegates and alternate
as presented and second by Kathryn Flobeck, motion passed.
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Announcements:
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By CK Reyes: A free Coaching Program is available on line
for children between the ages of 10 and 19 at Bobproctor.com
- the program is "Goal 35".
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Adjournment:
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6:40 PM
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Approved:
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Susan L Davis
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Patricia V. Cooper
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Minutes of the Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL¨
August 6, 2008
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Call to Order:
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Meeting called to order by President, Susan L. Davis at
5:00 PM at Wells Fargo Bank, 90 S Cascade, 2nd floor,
Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
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Roll Call:
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Susan Davis, President; Chris Ressler, Treasurer; Lorrie
Todd, TA and Publications; Dianne Crimble and Carol Bryant,
Ways and Means; Angie Stott, Membership; Kathleen Kershaw,
Scholarship; Kathy Wallace, Nominating, acting Sec., Elva
Munoz & Lynn Severson, co-Sgt. At Arms, Audrey Shrive,
Publicity, Joan Saucerman & Verna Severson, co-Hospitality
. 13 present quorum established.
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Approved as written. V. Severson moved approval, seconded
by C. Bryant, motion passed.
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Treasurer's Report:
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As of June 30, 2008 Checking $8,629.99 BCDP $8,028.89, BCDP
Endowment $177,250.52.
Budget & Finance committee met July 25, 2008 to review
budget, LCAM & ASIST scholarship needs, and verify availability
of funds. Finalized expense caps & limits. Board approved
$9,820.31 final invoice for golf tournament from Kissing
Camels; net profit from fundraiser was approximately $14,350.
Board also approved $190 expense for internet sales website
certificate to PageCafe Internet & $134.26 to Cachet
Baskets for sympathy basket for Wanda Reaves.
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Communications:
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Committee Reports:
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Publicity - Coordinated publicity with Girl Scouts
for next program.
Membership - 52 Member Firms, 7 Additional Reps,
3 Sustaining Members, 19 Life Members, 1 Honorary Member,
1 Transitional member.
Scholarship - continuing communications with UCCS & PPCC
to get memberships. Chair Kathleen Kershaw will be moving
to Alabama in Sept, but has arranged for her firm, ReMAX
to continue to be a member of our chapter. New reps will
be Mary Good-Forsythe & partner Bill Forsythe.
Sergeant-at-Arms - Attendance summary report given
for last 3 years
Programs - August program with the Girl Scouts. "Got
Money", Aug 13 at Colorado College.
September: Installation of new board.
Nominating - All positions filled, except Ways & Means.
New Board nominees for 2008-2009 are:
Pres: Pat Cooper, Wacovia, VP: Audrey Shrive, Aflac, Sec.:
Kathleen O'Leary, Pepsi, Treas: Chris Ressler, PPRDC, SAA:
Lynn Severson, Lynn Severson Interiors & Debbie Tuzel,
Art of Design, i.d., Membership: Judy Wilhelm, Wilhelm Monuments & Kelly
Wood, Stading & Wood Chiropractic, Programs: Brandy Merriman,
Presidential Brokerage & Susan Davis, Wells Fargo Bank,
Scholarship: Dianne Crimble, Pass it On, Inc, Directory:
CK Reyes, My Coaching Works, Hospitality: Elva Munoz, Wells
Fargo Bank & Shirley Wick, Old Town Guesthouse, Publications:
Abby Kreuser, Kreuser Gallery, Publicity: Kim Griffis, Experience
Colorado Springs, Historian: Verna Severson & Joan Saucerman,
Nominating: Susan Davis, Wells Fargo Bank, Technical Assistant:
Lorrie Todd, PageCafe Internet. Kathy Wallace will be ad
hoc Advisor to President.
TA/Publications- Board approved conversion to web
content management software for newsletter (Joomla) & expected
conversion expenses of 6 to 12 hours @ $70 per hour. This
technology improvement will allow for easier updates & access
to our website. Issues include Archiving newsletters, but
Lorrie will work on this and report back.
Ways and Means- committee suggested exploring other
fundraising options for future years. The Board congratulated
Carol Bryant & Dianne Crimble for doing an excellent
job on the golf tournament this year. Kissing Camels has
been booked for next year's tournament for Friday, June 5,
2009.
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Unfinished Business:
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New Business:
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Colorado Springs chapter delegates for the EWI Annual Meeting
will be Susan Davis, Pat Cooper & Audrey Shrive. Additional
attendees to LCAM are Dianne Crimble, Shirley Wick, Kathleen
O'Leary, Brandy Merriman, Kathy Wallace & Joan Saucerman.
Linda Williamson is also going, sponsored by the Broadmoor
Hotel.
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Announcements:
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We will have an annual business meeting at the Aug monthly
meeting next week. Susan Davis would like update reports
from Membership, Ways & Means, Treasurer, Nominating, & Scholarship.
Next Board meeting will be September 3rd, 5pm
at Wells Fargo Bank.
Next monthly chapter meeting will be September 10th.
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Adjournment:
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6:37 PM
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Approved:
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Submitted:
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Susan L Davis
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Kathy Wallace for Pat Cooper
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