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Our newest member, Kathryn A. Curry, is the owner of the local Home Instead Senior Care franchise covering El Paso and Teller County. Home Instead Senior Care is the world's largest provider of non-medical home care. This franchise and the concept of non-medical home care was founded in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska by Paul and Lori Hogan.
Kathryn bought her franchise in June 1997 after meeting the owners in Las Cruces, NM while visiting a friend. She became franchise #77. There are now over 800 franchises worldwide. The primary focus of Home Instead Senior Care is to assist those who wish to stay at home safely by providing meal planning and preparation, medicine reminders, light housekeeping, assistance with personal care, other activities of daily living as well as shopping and errands. Her company employees 150 trained caregivers providing care and compassion to those at home, from as little as 2 hours a day up to 24 hours a day. She and her great staff have grown this company to over $2MM in gross revenues and have served over 1500 clients in the area in the last 12 years.
Home Instead Senior Care national franchise in these past 15 years has done some remarkable research and designed materials that have been incredibly beneficial to families and health professionals. One of the most useful websites is Caregiverstress.com. This site allows individuals to confidentially respond to questions to determine the stress level they may be at, the dangers of too much stress and then be able to read about options for relieving stress. Another helpful site is the 4070talk.com which is an interactive and informative site allowing adult children as well as older parents or relatives look at ways to bridge or begin conversations about life issues before they become crises. This covers issues such as when is time to stop driving or why it is important to prepare Powers of Attorney or Medical Powers of Attorney and when is it the right time to seek assistance in the home with activities of daily living or is assisted living a better alternative. Kathryn is available is give talks to groups on these topics and others to help answer questions and identify when it is time to take action especially on things such as senior fraud, depression, dementia and a host of other issues.
Kathryn grew up with her grandmother and two great aunts in Beatrice, NE. She graduated from Doane College in Crete, NE with a major in Business and Economics. She then went on to complete her MBA at the University of NE. She has two adult children, Adam and Mary. Her children are both married but no grandchildren just yet. She claims to be the grandmother to her son and daughter-in-law's two dogs. She loves dog sitting. Her son lives here and is a free lance graphic artist. Her daughter is an attorney and is the law clerk to the Honorable Judge Susan Cox in Chicago, Ill. She loves animals and is an avid bicyclist and reader. She has completed the ride across NE, IA and GE. She also completed the Lance Armstrong Ride for the Roses in Austin TX where she rode in honor and memory of 47 of her friends and family. She also loves to ski and hike and play in the dirt! The most unusual and fun thing she has done is to learn Olympic weightlifting to help strengthen her osteoarthritic back! Her most recent accomplishment was to back squat 125 lb. It has increased her bone density 8%!
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by Pat Cooper, Wallace Vision
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The deer are chomping on the green sprouts, flickers are pecking on my chimney at ridiculous early morning hours and as I take my early morning walks, my senses are piqued for bears that should be emerging from their winter hibernation soon.
The energy that comes with Spring is refreshing and gives us that boost to continue on with New Year's resolutions, old, re-defined and maybe a whole new set of commitments.
As we Spring Clean our offices, minds, homes, yards and emails, remember your EWI Connections.
Support our mission and the sisterhood...to Spring...in "The Springs"
Pat Cooper
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ADD Staff
Aflac Insurance
Aqua Prima
Center, Inc.
Art of Design,
i.d., Inc
Benefit
Resources
BKD, LLP
The Broadmoor
Hotel
Cachet Basket
Company
Colorado Springs Utilities
Cornerstone Retail Team LLC
The Cool
Company
Divine Purpose Unleashed
Enchanted Signs
Ent Federal
Credit Union
The Food Designers
Foster Electric
Goodwill
Industries of CS
Holland and Hart
Home Instead Senior Care
Kreuser Gallery, LLC
Lawyers Title Insurance
Lynn Severson
Interiors
Mountain States Pipe & Supply
My Sentiments Exactly
If you have a website please notify CK Reyes; Directory Chair-
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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
Pepsi Bottling Group
Perquest
Pikes Peak Regional
Development Corporation
Presidential Brokerage
Re/Max Properties,
Inc
Joan Saucerman, LTC Insurance
Service Engineering, LLC
Sinton Dairy
The Springs Funeral Services
Stading & Wood Chiropractic
Stanley Steemer
WallaceVision
Wells Fargo
Bank
Wilhelm Monument
Woodford Manufacturing
Support Your
EWI Member Firms
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Chapter Meeting Information
Date: Wedneday, April 8th, 2009 5pm
Location: Stargazer Theatre and Event Center
12 S. Parkside Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Program: "Financial Tips for these Economic Times"
 
List of Upcoming Programs:
COMING UP....
May Chapter Meeting Topic- Glen Eyrie Castle
Meeting requirements and RSVP
- Everyone must RSVP Yes or No. No later than APRIL 3, 2009
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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.
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Membership Campaign Incentives-
Only two (2) months left in our
Membership Recruitment Campaign!
There are only four ways you can obtain one of these EWI eco friendly shopping bags:
1. Recruit a new member to EWI - To be eligible; the recruiter's name must appear on the Application Form 15 when submitted to the EWI Corporate Office. No limit to the number of bags a representative can receive.
2. Chapters who retain 95% or more of their member firms at renewal will receive an EWI eco friendly shopping bags for each member of their Chapter.
3. Enroll in an EWI Online or an Academy of Leadership Online course.
4. Academy of Leadership Alumni who attend Leaders Summit in San Francisco will receive an EWI eco friendly shopping bag.
FREE 2009 LCAM Registration
To be entered into a drawing for a 2009 Registration to LCAM:
- Each representative who recruits a new member firm during the period of October 1, 2008 - May 31, 2009 will be entered into the drawing. Recruiter's will be divided between the three (3) Divisions (Eastern, Central and Western Division) and a registration for each division will be awarded.
- The Top Recruiter (representative who recruits the most new member firms during the October 1, 2008 - May 31, 2009 recruitment period) will also win will a 2009 Registration to LCAM. (In the event of a tie, a random drawing for this prize will be held.)
Net Growth Plus 1 Goal
Each Chapter achieving "Net Growth Plus 1" by June 1, 2009 ("Net Growth Plus 1" is defined as the Chapter having at least one more member firm as of June 1, 2009 than it had on October 1, 2008), will receive a Free Registration for an EWI Online course ($175 value) to be used at the Chapter's discretion.
Invite your friends and business contacts to find out why EWI is the professional organization to join and remember to Close the Sale!
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Ways and Means:
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Hello Ladies of Colorado Springs EWI,
We are 2 months away from the golf tournament and still in need of any and all support we can get! We are tremendously appreciative to the sponsors that have committed so far: Ent, Pepsi Bottling Company, Re/Max Properties, Inc. (Bill & Mary-Good Forsythe & Mike Jensen), Re/Max Properties, Inc. (Ray Shea), Wells Fargo Insurance and Dianna Harris Law Offices - for a total of $11,000!
We have room for lots of Hole sponsors ($300 per hole / $150 per _ hole), a Putting Challenge sponsor ($500), Golf Cart sponsors ($50) and,, of course, "cold, hard cash" donations for those who believe in our mission & want to have a part in it.
As well, we need to bring in more door prizes - one of the aspects that has given our golf tournament such a popular reputation.
Please remember that this is our ONLY fundraiser! We're asking each of you, as members of EWI, to reach out to your co-workers, business contacts and sphere of influence to ask for help - many small contributions will add up. We know that we can make this our most successful golf tournament to date, but only with support and involvement from each of you.
HAVE YOU MADE YOUR CONTRIBUTION??
Thanks,
Joan & Mary-Good
Ways & Mean
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Programs Committee:
May MeetingMay 13, 2009
5:00-5:30 Networking
5:45-6:30 Tours
6:30-7:30-Dinner and Announcements
This should be a very interesting evening. The castle is beautiful and has an interesting history. The tour should be outstanding!
Glen Eyrie Castle was built in 1904 by General William Palmer, Founder of Colorado Springs. The city just celebrated his 100th Birthday this past Saturday.
There are 67 rooms and 24 fireplaces in the tudor style castle. The surrounding grounds consist of a gorgeous valley of natural surroundings and grazing big horn sheep.
Address and Directions:
3820 N. 30th Street
From I-25 N/S Take the Garden of the Gods Exit (#146), Head West towards the mountains for two miles, to 30th street. Turn Left (South). Watch for the Navigators Entrance on the Right, turn in and take an immediate left into Glen Eyrie. All Visitors go through the Gatehouse.
Spring will be in full swing, it should be beautiful!! See you on this spectacular evening; for some fun and friendship.
www.gleneyrie.org
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Our Scholarship Program is Making A Difference in Our Community!
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In 2009, we will be supporting these wonderful ladies by paying for tuition and books: -Jennifer Nicole Wilder (UCCS)
-Kristian Gudahl is part of the PPCC / UCCS transfer program
-Frances Wadkins, currently attending PPCC
If you know someone who would like to apply to ask for assistance in funding their bachelors degree, please have them download the ASIST application on the EWI corporate site at-http://www.executivewomen.org/pdf/fm25.pdf and mail to me at 1216 W. Colorado Avenue, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
The scholarship committee will only consider complete application packets so please encourage applicants to follow the directions on the application.
Scholarship openings are revolving depending on graduation dates.
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2008-2009 Springs EWI Scholarship Committee:
Dianne Crimble, Pass It On, Inc.
Cindy Stermitz, Mountain States Pipe & Supply
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Athena Award Luncheon – April 10, 2009, Lunch 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Broadmoor Hall, Cost is $65.00. An EWI table will be reserved if we receive sufficient interest. Contact Pat Cooper at
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or 963.4654.
Casa Light of Hope Lunch – April 22, 2009, Check in 12:00 , Lunch 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Antlers Hilton Hotel. No Cost. Contact Pat Cooper at
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or 963.4654
Why: To generate awareness and support the fight against child abuse during National Child Abuse Prevention Mont. Last year over 1,200 people attented.
Congratulations to Wells Fargo, they were the unanimous selection of the Board to represent EWI of CS in the Lucille Johnson Perkins Contest - For Outstanding Member firm; final winner to be announced at LCAM.
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Recipe for HopeMothers are the heart and center of every community. They nurture and nourish. They put food on the table and give more than receive. Not everyone is a mother, but everyone has one. Mothers provide guidance and hope.
Who:
Mothers and others in the Southern Colorado Community
What:
Sharing the story of hunger in our community through heartfelt accounts, moving musical performances and compelling statistics.
When:
April 30, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served.
Where:
The Broadmoor Hotel International Center
Why:
To raise substantial funding for Care & Share Food Bank helping feed those in need throughout southern Colorado.
RSVP to Cathie John at 719-228-3011 or
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to reserve a spot at the EWI table.
Starlight starbright children's foundation
EWI member Amy Symons sits on the Advisory Board for the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation which provides support and information to families of seriously ill children through education, entertainment and family activities.
The organization is having a Casino Night themed fundraiser on April 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $100 and include a gourmet catered meal by You and I Caterers, two free drink tickets for beer or wine, a cash bar with liquor, music and dancing, tons of Blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, Roulette and Craps tables, and a silent auction.
Please e-mail Amy at
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if you would like to purchase a ticket or promote your business by contributing a silent auction item.
You can read more about Starlight at www.starlight-colorado.org
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The big, beautiful new Care and Share facility just east of Powers off Constitution was the setting for the EWI meeting held March 11th. During the extended networking time, guests were treated to a wide array of wines for their tasting pleasure and then a wonderful dinner buffet was provided by member firm, Food Designers. Table cards placed among the serving dishes alerted members to several facts about hunger in the southern Colorado community serviced by Care and Share Food Bank.
The very talented and charismatic CEO of Care and Share, Nicholas Saccaro, addressed the group after dinner and shared some staggering facts about food insecurity in our region and the work that is being done by the food bank to "bridge the gap between hunger and abundance". Most of the audience was not aware that Care and Share:
- Distributes almost 12 million pounds of food each year
- Has an agency network of over 400 members
- Services 31 counties throughout southern Colorado
- Provides food to almost 100,000 people annually
The food bank has just successfully completed an $8.4 million capital campaign and moved into its new facility in January 2009. After Nicholas explained the efficient way in which Care and Share brings in food and distributes it, he led the group on a tour of the building, including a stop at the gorgeous donor recognition wall designed by local artist, Harriet Lee, that depicts the food bank's business model in a beautiful tile rendering.
Thanks to all of you that attended, $255 dollars in cash was donated along with many pounds of non-perishable food. Thank you all for supporting the mission of Care and Share!
Three member firms were spotlighted during the March meeting. Kay Atwood of Orbit Promotions informed the attentive group of all the different kinds of promotional items her firm handles. Chris Ressler and Karen Lovett of Pikes Peak Regional Development told us that despite the depressing financial news we hear every day, now IS actually a good time to be investing in real estate. And Elva Munoz of Wells Fargo Business Banking Group discussed the many services her bank offers its clients (while also entertaining a friendly volley with fellow banking representative Barb Winter of Ent Federal Credit Union!). There were no March birthdays to celebrate but that didn't stop the EWIs from enjoying their cake.
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Corporate Update
Win an EWI Fellows to fund your education
These awards are for financial assistance to active EWI representatives admitted to accredited baccalaureate, graduate or post graduate programs.
Awards: Two $3,000 awards for undergraduate degrees
Two $5,000 award for graduates and post-graduates degrees.
Applications due April 30th, Application and details at executivewomen.org
Lucille Johnson Perkins Award - For Outstanding Member Firm
In 1938, Lucille Johnson Perkins recognized the importance and potential of an association of key women working with their executives to promote their firms and improve their community.
In September 2009 the Lucille Johnson Perkins Award will recognize one outstanding member firm as our first honoree.
Each Chapter is permitted "one" nomination. The Colorado Springs Chapter of EWI will be nominating one of its member firms for this award. Please send your nominations to Pat Cooper for voting at our February Board meeting.
Requirements:
Connections - Promoting Member Firms
Careers - Enhancing Personal and Professional Development
Community - Encouraging Community Involvement
New Website, Email Addresses
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April 23-25, 2009
Leaders Summit in San Francisco
Leaders Summit is only available for Academy of Leadership Alumni.
September 24-26, 2009
EWI's 2009 Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY.
EWI is pleased to announce new online learning options. 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 tool kit.
EWI Online Program
EWI is pleased to announce new online learning options. 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 tool kit.
Contact the Corporate Office at 801-355-2800 with any questions.
Professional Development Teleseminars:
Scholarship Teleseminar
June 2, 2009
"EWI 101" Orientation/Mentoring/Benefits of Membership Teleseminar
July 9, 2009
Professional Development Teleseminar
August 4, 2009
Delegate/Budget Teleseminar
August 13, 2009
Professional Development Teleseminar
November 5, 2009
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Borrow instead of Buying! |
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• Borrow instead of buying.
• Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This saves money, not to mention the ink and paper that goes into printing new books.
• Share power tools and other appliances. Get to know your neighbors while cutting down on the number of things cluttering your closet or garage.
• Keep electronics out of the trash.
• Keep your cell phones, computer, and other electronics as long as possible then recycle.
• Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes. E-waste contains mercury and other toxics and is a growing environmental problem.
• Make your own cleaning supplies.
• The big secret: you can make your own non-toxic cleaning supplies. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap.
• Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging-not to mention your indoor air quality.
To obtain local recycling information go to: http://www.thecityofcoloradosprings.com/recycling/index.html
Earth Day is April 22, 2009. Earth Day promotes environmental awareness and calls for the protection of our planet.
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Minutes of the Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL®
3/4/09
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Call to Order:
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Meeting called to order by President, Pat Cooper at PM at Wells Fargo Bank, 90 S Cascade, 2nd floor, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
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Roll Call:
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Attendees: Lorrie Todd, CK Reyes, Lynn Severson, Susan Davis, Joan Saucerman, Joan Taylor, Brandy Merriam, Shirley Wick, Debbie Tuzel, Carol Bryant, Christine Ressler, Pat Cooper, Kelly Wood, Kathleen O’Leary, Mary-Good Forsythe – quorum present |
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Minutes: February meeting notes approved as printed – motion by Shirley Wick and second by Joan Saucerman
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Treasurer's Report:
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As of 1/31/09:
Cash Account balances: $16,488.95 Cash-operating
$9,640.73 Cash-BCDP
$26,129.68 Total
Endowment Account balance: $133,088.71
Treasurer’s Report:
As of 2/28/09:
Cash Account balances: $15,292.35 Cash-operating
$6,901.10 Cash-BCDP
$22,193.45 Total
Endowment Account balance: $128,168.07
Motion to approve debit card expense of $26.03 by Lynn Severson and second by Shirley Wick – motion
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Sgt At Arms:
February meeting attendees 59
Membership – latest numbers:
45 member firms
8 additional reps
3 sustaining reps
20 life
2 honorary
Updated roster to be sent out as completed – lots of changes and updates due to annual renewals, etc.
Motion to approve return check fee to be raised to $20 by Christine Ressler and second by Lynn Severson – motion passes
Programs: March meeting CARE and SHARE and Food Designers – tables and linens donated by Brandy Walters (Service Engineers) and Wine donated by Cathie John (Pepsi Bottling Group)
April meeting - Financial Tips in these Economic Times – Panel format– Star Gazers – Meeting and dinner starts at 5:30PM please note time change
May meeting – Tour of Glen Eyrie Castle in Garden of Gods
June meeting – Golf tournament fund raiser
Ways and Means: making great progress – major sponsors committed: Remax Properties (2 groups), Wells Fargo Insurance, Ent, Pepsi Bottling Group
Public Relations: articles being submitted regularly to local periodicals and having success! Had a couple attendees at last month meeting from one of these articles!
Technical Advisor: new format of website looks awesome and follows new corporate format!; on-line directory work estimated at $300-400; need to add a guest RSVP option for additional cost of $40; discussion on adding security to eliminate spam coming through the website registration, motion to approve purchase of software to eliminate spam from website –estimated cost $70-$90 by Debbie Tuzel, second by Shirley Wick.
Directory- discussion to go to an on-line directory and response from members has been very favorable to go that direction – see technical advisor report
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Pat encouraged committee chairs to update calendar on website with meeting info.
Discussion about broadcast emails from members to be EWI business related only.
Spring retreat? Possible June dates (TBD.)
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Adjournment:
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Meeting adjourned at 6:32 P.M.
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Patricia V. Cooper- President
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Secretary- Kathleen O’Leary
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