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CK Reyes- My Coaching Works aka
Divine Purpose Unleashed, LLC
I received my BA in Psychology at JFK University in Campbell, California and my Integrative Coaching Training and Certification in conjunction with The Ford Institute of Integrative Coaching. In 2008, I received my Spiritual Divorce designation from the same organization.
Through teaching emotional education, I empower women to heal their hearts so they become self-loving, self-referencing, and self-generating. I am a columnist for the Portland Leader in Tennessee and write motivational articles that follow the same line of writing on my blog at Divine Purpose Unleashed, LLC.
In May 2007, I met Michelle Vandepas, a long time on and off EWI member, and My Coaching Works expanded into Divine Purpose Unleashed, LLC. As a result of my partnership with Michelle, I've added writing, speaking, and facilitation to my current offerings. Michelle and I have been facilitating workshops, teaching classes, and developing materials to empower women to engage in Conscious Livelihood (bringing passion, purpose, and profits into the workplace).
Here are several ways EWI can best use my services:
- Connect me with women who are ready to embark on a journey of manifesting their dreams.
I have a 5K guaranteed coaching process that takes women from the conception of their dream to its implementation. I am currently taking scholarship applications for this quarter through January 31, 2009 and I have openings every quarter.
- I am currently in need of mentors and assistants for our program.
If anyone is in a position to donate about 5 hours per week, this would be a great opportunity to support other women and at the same time benefit from the program we offer.
- If you need a speaker or facilitator for your event we have special rates for EWI member firms.
Contact Michelle at 719-527-1404 for info on event planning.
- I would love your referrals for individual private coaching clients. I generally have a few slots open each month. I offer a cash stipend for referrals. Here are some ways to determine a good coaching candidate:
Is this person willing to take radical action to alter her inner world so the outer expression shows that change?
Is she ready to give up blame and excuses and take responsibility for her life and what she creates in it?
Is she motivated to make the changes in her life that will surely give her the life she wants?
Is this person willing to take radical action to alter her inner world so the outer expression shows that change?
Is she ready to give up blame and excuses and take responsibility for her life and what she creates in it?
Is she motivated to make the changes in her life that will surely give her the life she wants?
Getting to know me-
One of the first things I do when I meet someone is start to ask questions. I love asking the tough questions that bring clarity to your life and peace to your soul. That's the coach in me. I want to know who you are and what you're about. I want to know what makes you happy and why you do what you do. I enjoy connecting in deep and meaningful ways and invite a deeper connection with each of you at EWI.
I was born in San Diego, but grew up in the bay area in California. I love the ocean and warmth. I don't like me feet cold and you'll probably notice that I wear snow boots from October to April.
I was married twenty years before moving to Colorado Springs with my eleven-year-old-daughter, Aviana. My eighteen-year-old-son, Sergio, stayed in California with his father.
If you see my car in the parking lot with pens on top, please feel free to draw, doodle, or leave philosophical poetry on its hood! Yes, I'm weird!
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President's Message
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Welcome 2009!
by Pat Cooper, Wachovia |
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The history we have witnessed in 2008 may never be as thought provoking as this year. Barack Obama, Michael Phelps and his eight gold medals, a global financial crisis, bail-out packages in America and Europe, stockmarket tumoil, ideological divde in Latic American, Castro steps down, merger after merger after buy-outs, and a multitude of others.
With change comes oppurtunity. May we all become champions in 2009...as defined by Donald Schon, a consultant before becoming a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
A new idea either finds a champion or dies ... No ordinary involvement with a new idea provides the energy required to cope with the indifference and resistance that major technological change provokes ... Champions of new inventions display persistence and courage of heroic quality.
I hope that the forth coming year will be a time of champions, growth, learning and unexpected opportunity for you and our fellow EWI sisters.
We recently received kudos from our Corporate Membership Chair for our membership drive of 12 new members in 2008. It will be a privilege to work with you as we continue MISSION P.A.T. Membership letters will be mailed shortly, if you have any misgivings about renewal please let me hear from you. We expect to have an excellent selection of programs to provoke thought, learning and FUN...Remember our new flexible membership policy accommodates those that travel and have a busy schedule.
Happy New Year to you and your families.
Pat Cooper
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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
Foster Electric
Gilbert Gibsons Celtic Celebration
Girl Scouts of Colorado
Goodwill
Industries of CS
Holland and Hart
Home Instead Senior Care
Kreuser Gallery, LLC
Land America Title Company
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Lane Affiliated Companies (Pepsi-Cola)
Lynn Severson
Interiors
If you have a website please notify CK Reyes; Directory Chair-
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Management
Advantage
Mountain States Pipe & Supply
My Coaching Works
My Sentiments Exactly
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
Perquest
Pheonix Consulting
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
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: Wedneday, JANUARY 14, 2009 5pm, 2008
Location: Penrose St. Francis North
Program: Women's Health Issues & Tour
 
List of Upcoming Programs:
COMING UP....
February 11, 2009 The Delicious Theory
Meeting requirements and RSVP
- Everyone must RSVP Yes or No. No later than January 9, 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-
Each representative who recruits a new member firm during the period of October 1, 2008 - May 31, 2009 will receive a EWI eco friendly shopping bag with the new EWI logo. There is no limit on the number of shopping bags a representative can receive. Just make sure your name is listed as the recruiter on the New Member Application, Form 15. Each recruiter's name will be entered into a drawing for a 2009 LCAM registration. Three (3) separate drawings will be held based on which division your Chapter is in (Eastern, Central and Western).
There is no limit on the number of chances a representative can earn.
The TOP RECRUITER will also win a 2009 LCAM registration. (In the event of a tie, a random drawing will be held for this prize.)
NET GROWTH PLUS 1: Each Chapter that has 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.
CHAPTER RETENTION: Each Chapter who retains 95% or more of their member firms at renewal will receive EWI eco friendly shopping bags with the new EWI logo for each of their Chapter members (active and sustaining).
The EWI Membership Campaign is in full swing. Since the onset of the campaign on October 1, 2008 we have 57 new firms; 38 in October and 19 in November! This is as of mid-December. As of November 30th we have recruited 355 firms in 2008.
We are so close to reaching our 2008 membership goal of 440 new firms. We only need 85 more firms to sign up by December 31, 2008. WE CAN DO THIS! If you have a firm on the hook, get them signed up before year-end.
Remember, dues increase $5.00 beginning January 1, 2009. Corporate dues will increase to $130, with B/C/DP staying at $40. EWI is still the best deal around for networking our firms and staying connected with our local community.
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Membership Postings:Perquest Representative: Meike Alberts
Major Classification: Payroll Service
Minor Classification: Payroll Services for Small to Medium Businesses
Home Instead Senior Care Representative: Kathryn Curry
Major Classification: Home Health Care
Minor Classification: Non-Medical Home Health Care |
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Teaser for February 11, 2009 Program
The venue for February at The Melting Pot has to be changed because the restaurant cannot accommodate a large group as EWI.
We are in the process of finding another location downtown Colorado Springs that will be as wonderful. Stay tuned.
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The program for February is going to be tremendous. You will not want to miss it.
Begin to think about inviting new guests and potential EWI members to experience this outstanding program!!
Cynthia Nimerichter is a Motivational Speaker, Humorist, Author, and Recovering Attorney. Cynthia's keynote address is entertaining, touching, and motivating. She'll inspire you to reach new heights and new goals, personal and professional. Seize control of your life and become more engaged, more fulfilled, and more passionate.
Learn the Delicious Theory(tm) and live the life you want to live, the
life you are meant to live!
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Fore!!Let’s Get the Ball Rolling!.....
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Ways & Means Committee:
Hello Ladies of Colorado Springs EWI,
The sponsorship letters have gone out to the EWI membership , so we
need for each member to determine how she wants to participate - as a
sponsor, putting together a foursome or contributing a door prize or
goodie bag item.
Joan and Mary-Good will begin soliciting outside,
non-EWI corporate sponsors in January, so please contact them as soon
as possible with your company's sponsoring commitment. -Joan & Mary-Good
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Scholarship Committee: |
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Our Scholarship Program is Making A Difference in Our Community!
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Our chapter recently received a $500 donation from La Casita Patio Cafes for our scholarship program. THANK YOU!!
Our scholarship recipient Zoe Mills (Nazarene Bible College) will graduate in December 2008. Congratulations!
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
Barb Winter, Ent Federal Credit Union
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Membership Announcements
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Meeting Summary
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December Meeting
Broadmoor Holiday Luncheon
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EWI DECEMBER MEETING HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE BROADMOOR
December's holiday luncheon was again, the year's most festive event held at the exquisite Broadmoor Hotel in the West Ballroom. This year we added a really fun aspect to the monthly meeting with a Holiday Extravaganza!
There were lavish and spectacular gifts from several of our member firms and some new local artists that showcased their unique and special gifts for the holidays. Gifts were available to
purchase for the last minute holiday shoppers from 10:30 am to 1:30pm with a delicious lunch and dessert in between.
We want to thank the following for participating and showing us their incredible products ~
Member firms: Executive Image - Tia Warren, Old Towne Guesthouse - Shirley Wick,
WallaceVision - Kathryn Wallace, Lynn Serverson Interior Designs-Lynn Severson,
Cachet Baskets - Beth Alexander.
Non-Member firms: Mineralife LLC - Kristy Butterfield, Jeanine Potter Designs - Jeanine Potter, Safron - Safron Neusaenger, Maria Battista Etudes - Maria Battista,
Fiber Expression - Maryse Levenson, The Silkworm - Lynn Lee and Meg Tyson Watercolors -
Meg Tyson.
Several members brought guests and all enjoyed a delightful lunch, reflecting the quality and elegance that the Broadmoor is known for! An enjoyable program by The Moonlighters quartet was delivered to us with holiday music to put us all in the spirit of the season. JJ Kaelin, a former EWI member, is part of The Moonlighters. Thank you to Lorrie Molli, with Goodwill Industries, arranging The Moonlighters to entertain us.
Once again the EWI members participated in The Giving Tree coordinated by Silver Key Senior Services. EWI has been participating in the program for many years, which started with Mikki Kraushaar, founder of Silver Key and past EWI member. The gift tags were handed out at the
November meeting and the gifts were delivered at the December luncheon. We thank all EWI members for being so generous to our senior community each Christmas.
The day's event ended with a generous display of door prizes that included gifts from some of our vendors plus many other fabulous gifts from several of our members. Everyone left with the holiday spirit in tact!
Brandy Merriam and Susan Davis, Program Co-Chairs
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Corporate Update
January 1, 2009
Corporate Office closed.
January 13, 2009
Chapter Operations Teleseminar:
Scholarship Update.
February 3, 2009
Professional Development Teleseminar, 7:00 pm ET.
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.
Year-End EWI Connect Advertising Opportunity
For advertising rates for the 2008 Year-End EWI Connect, cut and paste the following address:
http://www.executivewomen.org/ScriptContent/publications/publications.cfm
Affiliates/Partners
Please visit the following web site to see a list of our Affiliates/Partners offer that have special rates for EWI members.
http://www.executivewomen.org/ScriptContent/aboutus/affiliates-partners.cfmJanuary 1, 2009
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Chapter Data Base
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EWI Educational Corner
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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.
Contact the Corporate Office at 801-355-2800 with any questions.
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Minutes
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Minutes of the Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL®
December 2008
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Call to Order:
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December 3, 2008 Meeting called to order by President, Pat Cooper at 5 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: Lynn Severson, Kathy Wallace, Brandy Merriam, Susan Davis, Joan Saucerman, Verna Severson, Abby Kreuser, Carol Bryant, Shirley Wick, Pat Cooper, Elva Munoz, Lorrie Todd, Mary-Good Forsythe, Audrey Shrive, Kathleen O’Leary. Quorum present. |
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Treasurer's Report:
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2009 proposed budget presented by Pat Cooper (proposed budget was prepared and approved by budget committee made up of Kathleen O’Leary, Pat Cooper, Christine Ressler and Susan Davis) Motion to approve by Lynn Severson and second by Joan Saucerman – budget approved!
As of 10/31/08
Cash Account balances: $8,239.68 Cash-operating
$15,457.56 Cash-BCDP
$23,697.24 Total
Endowment Account balance: $140,043.16
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Communications:
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Committee Reports:
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Sergeant at Arms – November meeting 53 attendees
Membership – 53 member firms, 7 second reps, 3 sustaining, 19 life, 2 honorary, 1 transitional
2 membership requests posted on December newsletter – Springs Funeral Service Company and Service Engineering
Motion made to approve to pursue Perquest made by Shirley Wick and second by Lorrie Todd – motion passes
Rep/Firm changes: Convention and Visitors rep change from Kim Griffis to CJ Seals, Sinton Dairy new rep Cari Aranda, Corkscrew Wine Shop changed to Corkscrew Custom Design, Land America changed to Lawyers Title, Lane Affiliated Pepsi changed to Pepsi Bottling Group
Programs: January St. Francis North – Womens Issues
February – Cynthia Nimerichter – Delicious Theory – Melting Pot
March – Care and Share
Program committee met on 12/2 to plan 2009 meetings – focus on 3 C’s for topics – assigned different months to various committee members – contact Brandy Merriam to participate on a committee – all members need to participate on at least one committee!!!
Ways & Means: letters to membership will go out in December to ask for commitments – need committee members to contribute – contact Mary-Good Forsythe to participate – all members need to participate on at least one committee!!!
Scholarship- formal committee met and selected a candidate – Francis Wadkins, Pikes Peak Community College – proposed to be our 4th recipient pending available funds in 2009 – motion made by Kathy Wallace and seconded by Joan Saucerman – motion passes - next committee meeting 12/15 Ent
Hospitality – committee chair continue to encourage members to reach out to others during meetings to welcome them!!!
Technical Advisor – recommends adding monthly event calendar information to website
Publicity – Carol asks for anyone that has contact information on publications to send it to her
Historian – asks for members to identify networking successes to possibly be including in pictures for website and history
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New Business:
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Board retreat summary data: results were VERY favorable! Average of 8.8 out of 10 ratings – follow up meeting to be determined.
25th anniversary CDs will be available for sale at December meeting for $5.
Send committee meeting dates to Abby Kreuser to be posted in newsletter.
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Adjournment:
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Meeting adjourned 6:47 PM
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Approved:
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Submitted:
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Patricia V. Cooper- President
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Kathleen O’Leary- Secretary
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