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My name is Deb Haar and I am the co-owner of Enchanted Signs. My husband, Patrick, and I opened Enchanted Signs
in 2007 after moving to Colorado Springs from Albuquerque to be closer to our son's family. We have enjoyed our move, new house, new neighbors and our new work network. It has been a big change from the corporate and volunteer life we had in Albuquerque. At the end of our first year Pat went to work for SI International and our son,
just back from his second tour in Iraq, joined me in the business. Jon and I enjoy working together and having family get-togethers often. Our daughter, Allison, joined us in Colorado Springs in December 2008 after graduating from
The University of New Mexico. We all enjoy being together and watching the (3) granddaughters grow.
Enchanted Signs is a full service Sign company. We provide quality service and sign solutions to the Colorado Springs area. We specialize in custom graphic designs, digital printing, dimensional letters, architectural signs, and vehicle graphics. We take the time to get to know the customer and their needs.
Many times we can suggest a solution for a signage problem that the customer doesn't know exists.
I invite everyone to come to our showroom and visit our website at www.enchantedsigns.com to see the various types of signage available. We have many stories to tell about customers who needed something specific and couldn't find
a solution. We provided the solution, for example a Chuppah for a Jewish wedding; the numbers and Make-A-Wish decals for a motocross racer; and a new logo, truck graphics, T-shirts and business cards for the new handyman in town. We can design and create whatever you need or desire.
I am the Director of Sales and Marketing and I enjoy meeting people as often as I can. As I listen to people talk I am always thinking of ways to help - be it signage or another contact I know that might help the situation.
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Hours of Operation:
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Is it really May?
by Pat Cooper, Wallace Vision
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One -third of our year is now history, Spring snows continue to bring our needed moisture. We will celebrate May Day, Mothers Day, Armed Forces Day, Labor Day and this is also ...."crunch month" for our 7th Annual Scholastic Golf Tournament.
Thank you to this year's Co-Chairs, Joan Taylor and Mary Good Forsyth for stepping up and taking charge, can you believe neither are golfers!!! Please remember the purpose of our tournament; “it is to fund Scholarships.” We currently have three Women receiving Scholarships and we would like to increase it to four with your help. If you have not indicated your commitment to our only fund-raiser, please do so in the next couple of weeks. Assemble your foursomes, bring you door prizes, T bag items to our May meetings or call one of our Chairs for pick-up service. Education improves the ability to have more prosperous and productive citizens in our community.
EWI of Colorado Springs is in its 26th year; and continues to be one of the largest Chapters Worldwide. Help us grow by being an active contributing member of our Chapter. There are an abundance of incredible ideas expressed at meetings, however I need your help to keep our dreams alive.
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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 Association Services
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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Board/Committee Announcements |
Chapter Meeting Information
Date: Friday, June 5th, 2009 12:30pm
Location: Luncheon is located at the Garden of the Gods Club
3320 Mesa Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-636-2373
Golf Tournament is located at the Kissing Camels Golf Course
4500 Kissing Camels Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-632-5541
Program: EWI 7th Annual Scholastic Golf Tournament
 
List of Upcoming Programs:
COMING UP....
Executive Women International (EWI)
7th ANNUAL Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament
Colorado Springs Chapter Scholarship Fundraiser
Meeting requirements and RSVP
- Everyone must RSVP Yes or No. No later than May 27th, 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 one month 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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Fore! Let's Keep the Ball Rolling!
Hello Ladies of Colorado Springs EWI,
Our 7th Annual Golf Tournament is 5 weeks away!! Many thanks to all of you who have committed your time, talent & treasure. So far we have 65% participation from our members, but we need 100%. We have some definite needs to be filled over the next few weeks:
1. Still need golfers (we are at 58, but need a minimum of 72)
2. Need more awesome door prizes – we are known for the great door prizes we have at our tournament
3. We are very low on Hole Sponsors – talk to your friends & business contacts about sponsoring a hole for $300 or half a hole for $150.
Please remember the great mission we are supporting – we are changing women’s lives! And we need support from each of our members to make this happen. Call & let us know how you want to be involved.
Thanks,
Joan Taylor (641-5299) and Mary-Good Forsythe (229-9343 / 590-4718)
Ways & Means
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Programs Committee:
JUNE:
Executive Women International (EWI)
7th ANNUAL Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament
Colorado Springs Chapter Scholarship Fundraiser
When: Friday, JUNE 5, 2009
Meeting Time: Shot gun start for golf at 7:30 am with luncheon to follow.
Cost: $185.00/person for golf and lunch. Form a 4-some.
Where: Kissing Camels Golf Course. Private Golf Course. 3320 Mesa Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-636-2373
Program: 7th Annual Scholastic Golf Tournament. This is the golf tournament that starts off summer and supports Executive Women’s International (EWI) scholarship endowment fund for transitional adults to go to college and improve their lives.
Sponsorship Opportunities: PhD Level: $5000, Masters Level: $2000, Bachelor Level $1000, Associate Level $500, Golf Cart sponsorship $50/cart, Putting Challenge sponsorship $500, Golf Hole Sponsorships $300. Contact: Mary Good Forsythe at 590-4718 or
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. Also check out www.springsewi.com for more information.
JULY:
Chapter Monthly Meeting
When: Wednesday July 8, 2009.
Networking begins: 5:00 p.m. Cost: $40.00 guests, $35.00 members.
Where: HALL OF FAME AT U.S. Olympic Training Center.
PROGRAM: Tour USOC facility at 4:00 pm. Program will be “The Importance of Team Building”. The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) is a dynamic organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado that provides leadership and guidance for the Olympic Movement in the United States and around the world. 1977- USOC selects Colorado Springs for national headquarters and establishes Olympic Training Center at old ENT AFB facility with 35 acres which welcomed its first athletes in August.
The El Pomar Foundation gives the USOC a check for $1 million to seal the deal and the move of Olympic House to the city. The United States Olympic Committee is dedicated to preparing America's athletes to represent the United States in the ongoing pursuit and achievement of excellence in the Olympic Games and in life. Our Olympians inspire Americans, particularly our youth, to embrace Olympic ideals and to pursue excellence in sport and in their lives.
Address: U.S. Olympic Training Center at 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
www.usoc.org
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Do you know someone who would like financial assistance in
achieving their bachelors degree?
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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:
125 Rainbow Place, CSC 80906. The EWI Springs Scholarship Committee will only consider complete application packets so please encourage applicants to follow the directions on the application. Deadline August 25, 2009.
Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) is coordinated by participating EWI Chapters:
Open to adult students at transitional points in their lives.
Applicants may be single parents, individuals just entering the workforce or displaced workers
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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
with Current recipients:
-Jennifer Nicole Wilder (UCCS)
-Kristian Gudahl is part of the PPCC / UCCS transfer program
-Frances Wadkins, currently attending PPCC |
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Board Retreat
A June Board Training Retreat is in the planning stages, details to follow by email, tentative date is June 10th, 2009. Both 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 Board members are expected to attend.
Old Town Guesthouse Presents
Joe Uveges During ArtWalk 2009
Contact Info:Don & Shirley Wick - Inn Keepers
Old Town GuestHouse
719-632-9194
www.oldtownguesthouse.com
On the first Friday of each month from April through August, Shirley & Don Wick, Inn Keepers of the Old Town GuestHouse, are proud to present Joe Uveges, a popular singer/songwriter for over 18 years .Come relax and enjoy great music - whether it's after dinner, a brief respite after a long week, or after visiting all the wonderful art galleries in Old Colorado City! Artwalk 2009 in Old Colorado City is from 5 - 8 pm on the First Friiday of every month from April through August in Old Colorado City.
Joe Uveges, well known for his live performances, will be on the Veranda at the Old Town GuestHouse. Admission is only $12 and includes 2 tickets to use toward beverages and/or desserts of your choice. Because of the popularity of Joe Uveges, reservations are suggested.
Kathryn Eastburn, of the Colorado Springs Independent write, " Joe Uveges is Folk-tastic...sophisticated and emotionally complex."
Annie DeGeorge, Classic Homes Concert Promoter adds, "Joe Uveges...singing, playing, telling stories and making the crowd feel alive with emotion and delighted with humor. Not many performers capture it all - but this guy does every time."
For more information on Joe Uveges, please check out his website at www.joeuveges.com.
Shirley and Don will also make a donation to WestSide CARES for each attendee of the Joe Uveges performance. Donations to WestSide CARES are also accepted at the Old Town GuestHouse.
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 A Spring Evening at Glen Eyrie
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The Evening at Glen Eyrie in early May was a very pleasant and enlightening event for all the Ewi ladies and their guests who attended. It was a blustery, beautiful Colorado evening in a absoutely gorgeous setting! We were all treated to a personal historical tour and custom video of Glen Eyrie past and present.
It was presented by a couple who is fortunate to live on the grounds of Glen Eyrie for the summer. Being a native of Colorado Springs myself, it was amazing the information they presented that I had never known about the property and all the history and even what is available today for the general public to take advantage of.
It would be a spectacular place for a wedding/reception, they have special rooms and times for Teas. There are conventions and events of all types encouraged, and at this time, specials on Bed and Breakfasts.
The buffet dinner was superb and we had a report on the upcoming Golf Tournament with postive report from Mary Good-Forsthye and all is coming together wonderfully well!!
Some great door prizes were won and I beleive everyone had fun and some great convesation and good times together! See You all at the Golf Tourney!!
- Judy Wilhelm
Kathleen O'Leary
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Corporate Update
New Website, Email Addresses
Loss of a Past Chapter and Corporate President
The Dallas Chapter was recently informed of the death of one of our Corporate Life members, Jeanne Rovenger Eddy. Jeanne was the representative for the Sheraton Dallas Hotel for many years. She became Chapter President in 1966 and went on to be Corporate International President in 1975-76 . In 1985, Jeanne represented Jeanne Eddy Co. as a Chapter representative and an executive on the Chapter Executive Committee. Some of our active members no doubt remember Jeanne with affection and deep respect for her contributions to EWI. The Colorado Springs Chapter has sent a card of condolence to the family.
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EWI Connect
The new copy of 2008 EWIConnect will be available for pick-up at our May membership meeting. This magazine is published by our Corporate office and reflects many of the outstanding events in 2008. One copy per member please.
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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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How About Just Using Common Sense? |
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by Pat Cooper
Recently I have read article after article concerning saving our environment. Trying to absorb how we should be doing this that and the other thing. Enough already I have decided to go back to the teaching of many of our American Indian Tribes. Take care of our mother earth she will provide you the opportunity to live in a beautiful, plentiful environment.
Thoughts to ponder:
1. I live on a rock pile (Cheyenne Mountain), so planting a garden is not wise, besides if it could actually grow, it would be a feast for all our wild life.
2. Deposit all items that will not biodegrade in a reasonable time in a recycling box. A reasonable time is a few months not years. It is a terrible chore, but it is unwise to think that a battery or small appliances are biodegradable.
3. Is a smart car a wise purchase? Safety issues to consider, cost of operation is attractive, but is it cost effective?
4. Trash is ugly... My sister and I tried this experiment one summer. We went out on a State Hwy and picked up trash along our fence line, about 1 mile long. We were shocked at the number of motorist that honked their horn or gave us a thumbs' up. The motor-cycle riders were the most expressive...PS. We do not have a highway sign stating that we clean up or do we need one. Trash is ugly..
5. Use your canvas bags for groceries..Plastic bags that line our Highways along our great nation is a reflection of us..
- Please send me your personal thoughts for our next newsletter...
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Minutes of the Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL®
4/1/09
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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, Lynn Severson, Susan Davis, Joan Saucerman, Debbie Tuzel, Pat Cooper, Kathleen O’Leary, Mary-Good Forsythe, Kathy Wallace, Abby Kreuser, Audrey Shrive – quorum present |
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Minutes: March meeting notes approved as printed – motion by Kathy Wallace and second by Mary Good Forsythe
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Treasurer's Report:
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Treasurer’s Report:
As of 3/31/09 (unreconciled):
Cash Account balances: $15,723.86 Cash-operating
$12,450.37 Cash-BCDP
$ 28,174.23 Total
Endowment Account balance: $133,502.38
We received a KUDOS letter from Corporate for how well our treasurer compiled and submitted our annual dues. There were no issues and they congratulated us!!!! Good job Christine!!!
Discussion about possibly converting to different credit card processing. Recommendation to board for vote will follow from treasurer. Please be on look out because we will be asking you to vote via e-mail.
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Sgt At Arms:
March meeting attendees 42
New guest membership sign-up sheet designed and implemented – thank you SSA!
Membership – latest numbers:
46 member firms
8 additional reps
3 sustaining reps
20 life
2 honorary
Updated roster has been distributed to the board by Marti Hartman
Programs:
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
July meeting - USOC Tour
Ways and Means: making great progress – major sponsors committed: Remax Properties (2 groups), Wells Fargo Insurance, Ent, Pepsi Bottling Group, Diana Harris, Holland and Hart. NEED Door prize donors!!!
Public Relations: articles being submitted regularly to local periodicals about monthly meetings, golf tournament info.
Technical Advisor: new directory info needs to be submitted on-line - see instructions in e-mails from Technical Advisor (Lorrie Todd)
Directory- new directory info needs to be submitted on-line see instructions in e-mails from Technical Advisor
Nominating- making progress - Audrey Shrive has committed to be President! Yay! Thanks Audrey! Other positions being formulated......Preliminary retreat for current and future board planned for mid-June please step up and be a part of the success of the chapter!!! (They are really FUN!)
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Adjournment:
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Meeting adjourned at 6:21PM.
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Patricia V. Cooper- President
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Secretary- Kathleen O’Leary
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