Chapter Meeting Information

Date: Friday, November 12th, 2008 5:30pm
Location: Goodwill Industries Newest Store
at Janetell and Circle                                          
Program: "Goodwill is More than a Store"

List of Upcoming Programs:

  COMING UP....
 
November 12, 2008    Member firm night - Goodwill Industries
December 10, 2008    Holiday Luncheon at Broadmoor
                                     Holiday Extravaganza and Networking
                                     Happy New Year!
January 14, 2009        St. Francis Hospital, new north hospital
                                     Women Health Issues and tour
  

Meeting requirements and RSVP

• Everyone must RSVP Yes or No.

• EWI Program Coordinators must confirm attendance numbers with the hotel or other catering company in advance.

• 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.

• 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.

• EWI is required to pay for all of its registered guests, whether or not they attend.

Programs Committee:

Hello Membership!
I am, Brandy Merriam, with Presidential Brokerage for those I have yet to meet.  This year I am working with the fabulous Susan Davis, our past president and with Wells Fargo Bank, on programs for our chapter for 2009.  The following are areas where we need your input and support.  This year under the guidance of Pat Cooper, our President, the Colorado Springs chapter is focused on our connections with each other and encouraging everyone to get involved in some way.  We will continue to focus on Connections, Career and Community!  The P.A.T. Mission is Possibilities, Analyze and Take Action.

1.For the 2009 Program Calendar we need 10-15 people who would love to give ideas and participate in program topics and locations with the Connections, Career and Community themes.  We need individuals to take 1 month during the year to take action on a program.  Our new President said in her acceptance speech in September "Involve every member in our organization; if you do not step forward, we will be reaching out to tap your wisdom."   Translation -- if you don't come to us, we will be going to you!

2.We want to know what inspires you, What do you Enjoy, What do you want to Learn more about and what Possibilities to explore and What Action we can take!
Please contact myself or Susan to take charge of one month during 2009 to plan a dynamic meeting for our chapter.  We want to know what inspires you, what do you enjoy or what you want to learn more about are some of the things we want to learn from you, the membership.

Please join Susan and I on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Panera's Bread off of Woodman on North Academy at 11:00 a.m. for our first brainstorming program session.
Enjoy a Spectacular Day!

Program Chairs
Brandy Merriam and Susan Davis  278-0948 and 577-5332

Scholarship Committee: Currently, we are supporting four wonderful ladies with their studies by paying for their tuition and books: Jennifer Nicole Wilder (UCCS) and Zoe Mills (Nazarene Bible College) are doing great with their studies. Our newest recipient is Kristian Gudahl as a result of our new partnership with PPCC and UCCS and their transfer program. Kim Sands is going to graduate in Dec 2008 from Colorado Technical University.  Congratulations! As a result we will have an opening for spring 2008 -- if you know someone who would like to apply, please have them download the ASIST application on the EWI corporate site at www.executivewomen.org   If anyone needs assistance, please contact me. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it DEADLINE:  November 15, 2008   Our scholarship recipients have been invited to the EWI Springs 25th Anniversary Celebration next month.  Please be sure to say hello and congratulate them on their continued success! Other Scholarship News We have received an anonymous donation towards our scholarship in the amount of $3,000! Thank you!

October Meeting 25th Anniversary Gala

More on the Gala...

	The EWI Gala celebrating our 25th year was just wonderful!  I want to thank all of you for the gift basket and the honor you gave me at the event.  I loved it all.  My grandson said, 'Granna, you did good. You were the only one that didn't cry at the mike!'  It was an emotional gathering for most of us.  Bea's words made it more meaningful for all of us, I think. Kathy Wallace and Kathleen O'Leary and the planning committee did just a great job.  They gave it all the right touches.  The corsages, the video,  the ice sculpture, the music, the food, etc. It just couldn't have been better.  Thank you, thank you, thank you. -Wanda
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	After my moment in the spotlight at our Gala Event last weekend, I confirmed my sneaking suspicion that public speaking is not my strong suit.  Writing is a venue I am both comfortable with and confident in my ability to express myself.  So, for you fabulous women of EWI, I share this message from my heart. When I first arrived at EWI under Kathy Wallace's soft and nurturing wing, I felt well received by all of you.  I went home that evening feeling sure that I found a group of women I could feel proud to call my friends.  At that first meeting, less than a year ago, I could sense the deep connection you have for each other.  It was confirmed at our wonderful 25 year celebration.
	I've been contemplating what it is exactly that a person needs in order to consider herself a member of a group-any group.  It seems that was demonstrated for us at our party both in words and pictures.  We need to laugh together, and work together, and cry together.  Much the same as what a successful family might encounter over the period of 25 years of living and loving together.  It was evident to me that you have experienced the makings of a family.  You have shared life and death together.  You have shared your joy and pain.  You have laughed till you couldn't stand up and you have cried in each others arms.  You have sweat together over projects and board meetings and you have danced the night away. I am both human and coach.  The human side of me longs for the inclusion in a tribe that has been in existence for a quarter of a century and the coach side gently nudges me to take responsibility for my experience.  I choose to be involved and connected.  I choose to care about you and be cared for by you.  I choose to be part of this group through my powerful contribution.  I choose to laugh and cry and dance!  I invite the new members who desire to become initiated into this group of powerful, deeply caring, successful, and sexy women (I saw you, we look mahvelous) to join me in a simple method that is guaranteed to give you exactly what you want:  take 100% responsibility for creating the experience you desire.  Instead of waiting for it to happen to you, make it happen for you!   As a new member in EWI, I'm officially taking responsibility for my experience.  I drop the qualifier new and claim my full membership in EWI.  I am a member of EWI and I have one thing to say to the new members.  Welcome to the tribe! -CK Reyes My Coaching Works/Divine Purpose Unleashed http://www.divinepurposeunleashed.com

Board Retreat 2008

On Friday, Oct 24th, 2008 the Board of Directors held their annual Board Retreat at the historic Penrose House.  The meeting was moderated by Dr. Kelly Wood and other presenters Pat Cooper and Audrey Shrive.  The Board focused on the 3C's and Mission P.A.T.  A spring gathering is being planned to follow up on proposed goals and actions completed.

Corporate Update

Chapter Data Base

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: