Chapter Meetings are the 2nd
Wednesday of each month.
Board Meetings are the Wednesday
before the Chapter meeting.
Date:
Event:
Where:
October 7th,
2009, 5pm
Board Meeting
Wells Fargo Bank
90 South
Cascade,
2nd Floor
719-577-5332
Date:
Event:
Where:
October
14th, 2009 5:30
Chapter Meeting
Financial Literacy for Young Adults
University
of Phoenix
Date:
Event:
Where:
November 4th,
2009, 5pm
Board Meeting
Wells Fargo Bank
90 South
Cascade,
2nd Floor
719-577-5332
Date:
Event:
Where:
November 11th,
2009 5:30
Chapter Meeting
Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
TBD
Newsletter Submissions
Please send submissions for the Chapter Pulse to:
Contact: Marti Hartman E-mail:
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Thank you.
Board Officers
PRESIDENT Audrey Shrive
Aflac Insurance
227-7039
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VICE PRESIDENT/
PRESIDENT ELECT Carol Bryant
Stanley Steemer
570-1068
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ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT
Susan Davis
Wells Fargo Bank
577-5332
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SECRETARY Joan Saucerman
Saucerman Long Term Care
598-1118
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TREASURER Rita Worster
BKD LLP
471-4290
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SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Terri Flores-Brown
Springs Funeral Service
328-1793
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Deb Haar
Enchanted Signs
572-9400
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Marti Hartman
Woodford Manufacturing
574-0600
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PUBLICITY
Lynda Carmichael
Foster Electric
520-0550
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SCHOLARSHIP
DianneCrimble
Pass It On, Inc.
471-8320
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TECHNICAL ADVISOR Lorrie Todd
PageCafe Internet Consulting
573-5628
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WAYS & MEANS
Elva Munoz
Wells Fargo Bank
577-5534
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Membership is everyone's business - quote from many past (and very wise) Presidents of our great and diverse chapter of Executive Women International.
EWI of Colorado Springs has a great new year of inspired programs and events ahead. Our Program Director is seeking your input on how EWI can improve and be the best experience for you and your business. Our Ways & Means Directors are raising the bar on fundraising to back our ASIST scholarships and LCAM attendees. The corporate staff of EWI is continuing the Academy of Leadership online and is providing numerous opportunities for online learning and teleconference training. The chapter and corporate websites continue to improve with input from all of the membership to provide value in some form each time you visit.
EWI of Colorado Springs will once again offer the "12 for the price of 11" meetings payment option at renewal time.
The "15 for 12" Membership campaign is making a return appearance as a successful recruiting tool for new members who sign up in October. There are dozens of categories of availability so if there are any questions at all please contact our new Membership Director, Christine Ressler.
Growing our membership benefits the backbone of our chapter as well as our individual members and their firms. If each one of us brings in one new member firm this year we will have successfully enhanced our own networking path and strengthened our ties to the EWI initiatives of Careers, Communities and Connections. Now is the time to start posting new members and inviting prospective members to the Chapter meetings so they are ready to join and be able to enjoy the full advantage of those three free months at the end of the year. The "15 for 12" deal means that if a new member firm joins October 1, 2009, its membership dues cover the cost through December 31, 2010. What a value-packed opportunity!
President's Message
President Audrey Shrive Aflac Insurance
It is my great honor to serve as the 2009-2010 EWI President for the Colorado Springs Chapter. I am humbled by the confidence placed in me by the membership and pledge to do my level best to live up to the expectations placed on me. Of course, success would be impossible without the incredible board of directors that have agreed to serve shoulder to shoulder with me. It is going to be a great year!
Here are the goals I have set forth for the coming year. The first is in the area of chapter membership participation. Last year we had 95% participation of the membership in the various committees. My goal this year is 100%.
Membership is always a challenge. There are so many things that compete for time in the life of today's woman. We currently have 46 member firms. My goal is to end the year with 54. Christine Ressler, PPRDC, and her membership team are committed to targeting specific firms in town and approaching them about becoming a member firm to EWI. That's an ambitious task, but one that will pay off in the long term.
We have a plethora of educational opportunities available to us via EWI. Many of these are on-line through the national office. My goal is to further promote these opportunities as they come available. Carol Bryant, Stanley Steemer, has taken this on as a special project this year. Not only will they be in the newsletter, you will also get emails and hear about them in chapter meetings.
In the previous year, we were privileged to hold membership meetings at a variety of community organizations. This gives us valuable insight into the mission of these industries. My goal is to continue to provide opportunities to you, the membership, to learn more about the organizations that are so important to our community. Brandy Merriam, Presidential Brokerage, and her team are committed to this as well
We have a strong tradition in our golf tournament. Mary- Good Forsythe, ReMax Properties, and Elva Munoz, Wells Fargo Bank, and their team have committed to increasing our golf proceeds from 17k this past year to 20K! This will enable Dianne Crimble, Pass It On, and her scholarship team to continue the support of three current recipients and to the fourth they were able to add this year.
We have a lot of work to do this year, but with the talented women that make up Colorado Springs Chapter of EWI, I know we will prevail!
Member Firms
Click on the highlighted names to view the member's website.
If you have a website please notify Kathy Wallace; Directory Chair-
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Click on the underlined names
to view the member's website.
Board/Committee Announcements
Chapter Meeting Information
Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 5:30pm Location: University of Phoenix, Rockrimmon Campus, Room 101 and 103
5725 Mark Dabling Blvd.
Should you need to cancel your reservation by the Friday before the meeting, you MUST receive a confirming email from the SAA that your cancellation is received. If you do not get a confirming email from SAA, your reservation is still in effect and you will need to pay for the dinner that was reserved for you.
List of Upcoming Programs:
COMING UP....
Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention, location TBD
Meeting requirements and RSVP
Everyone must RSVP Yes or No. No later than October 9th, 2009
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.
Should you need to cancel your reservation by the Friday before the meeting, you MUST receive a confirming email from the SAA that your cancellation is received. If you do not get a confirming email from SAA, your reservation is still in effect and you will need to pay for the dinner that was reserved for you.
Programs Committee:
November
When: November 11, 2009 5:30 p.m.
We are looking forward to our November meeting where Office Lori Torrini from the Sand Creek Police Department will discuss identify theft and fraud prevention and Eric LaLone of the Defense Institute will discuss self-defense. Be ready to leave your suits at home as Eric will ask a few of us to participate.
Here is an opportunity to make some changes in Programs for Next Year!
December
When: December 9, 2009
Time: Annual Luncheon
Where: Broadmoor Hotel
Program: Annual Holiday Extravaganza at the Broadmoor Hotel. This event hosted by Brandy Merriam with Presidential Brokerage, Linda Williamson with The Broadmoor, Susan Davis with Wells Fargo Bank. Also looking for additional volunteers to help with the program.
I am looking for feedback on the following things: -Suggestions on speakers (ie topics that are helpful and interesting for you) -Suggestions on locations (would any of our member firms want to host an event) -Suggestions on topics (which c --connections, community, careers) and tied that into a topic would you love to hear more about. How have you felt about the last year's Programs? Where can we be better? What event was your favorite and why? What event was the most helpful and how? What section of town do you prefer the meetings to be held (Northwest, Northeast, Central, Southwest, Southeast)?Can you spend time making a few phone calls or even helping organizing a meeting? Then sign up for the Programs Committee by emailing me.The responses need to be back to me by Sept 2nd 9am.
Ways and Means:
Tee Time!!
Let's Make a Hole in One!.....
Ways & Means Committee Report
Hello Ladies of Colorado Springs EWI,
While it may be difficult to think about golf with all the cold days ahead of us, spring will be here before we know it and so will our 8thAnnual Golf Tournament on Friday June 4, 2010.
"Thank you!" to all of you who have agreed to work with us on the tournament. For those of you still looking for a place to get involved...Choose Us! This is a fun and extremely rewarding committee to work on. We raised $17,000+ in June (which made it possible to add another scholarship recipient to our program) & have set a goal of $20,000 for 2010.
Crucial: Over the last few years, we have lost some of our major sponsors. Please help us by thinking of companies outside of EWI that we can approach for sponsorships. We need to talk to these companies soon, as 2010 budgets are being planned right now! Just send us your ideas (and any contact person/info) you might have & we will take it from there!
We look forward to visiting with you!
Mary-Good (719-229-9343) & Elva (719)577-5534
Ways & Means
Scholarship Committee:
Do you know someone who would like financial assistance in
achieving their bachelors degree?
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
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
Membership Announcements
Gorgeously Green Club
Join us for 8 weeks, starting September 15 When: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Where: Old Town Guesthouse 115 S. 26th Street
Cost: Each $15 session includes:
Gorgeously Green Book, Delicious Eco-licious Treats, Handouts, Laminated CheatSheet, Camaraderie with other Women, Surprise Take-Away Gifts!
Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices in your life, but don’t know where to start? Gorgeously Green offers a simple eight-step program that is easy and FUN!
The purpose of this club is to learn from speakers and each other on how to:
Detoxify your home
Prepare eco-licious treats
Indulge in guilt-free shopping
Adopt a home fitness routine
Green your entire beauty regime
Give your kitchen a green makeover
Become aware of your impact on the earth
RSVP and mail check for $120 payable to host: Dianne Crimble 125 Rainbow Place Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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(719) 352-2484 cellular http://www.eventbrite.com/rss/user_list_events/1657823093
Member Change in Information...
My company (Lawyers Title) has merged with First American Heritage Title and we are now Heritage Title Company? My contact information remains the same other than email will is now
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Thanks, Eileen M. Wolff
Meeting Summary
THE TREASURE OF EWI ALL THAT'S GOLD DOES NOT GLITTER
"We had a wonderful time at our EWI September meeting that was hosted by Terri Flores-Brown at The Springs Funeral Services. It started with a networking game where each EWI member was given another member's name & company (ON HER BACK!) so she didn't know the name, but had to guess it by asking questions.
It was a great way to network and so much fun!
The decorations were island style with exotic floral centerpieces surrounded by coins, "jewels" and treasure chests. We even had a tiki bar where wine was served by Janeene at Cachet Basket.
Pat Cooper said "Goodbye" to her board and presented them with gifts. Thank you, Pat, for the wonderful year!
Audrey Shrive began her year as president for 2009-2010, giving out treasure chests to each EWI member with a message inside, along with an inspiring talk. Susan Davis, Nomination Director, installed the new board.
The food was delicious, catered by Food Designers, and we had a birthday cake & song for the EWI September birthdays.
Networking, delicious food and wine, fun decorations and fantastic women. What more could we want?
Program Chairpersons~ Lorrie Molli, Goodwill Industries and Kay Atwood, Orbit Promotions
2009-2010 EWI Board
Janeene, Mary-Good, Audrey
Audrey and Pat
Georgie, Kelly, Bea, Eileen, Karen
Corporate Update
LCAM Update....Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting .....Louisville, KY Sept 2009
Colorado Springs EWI's you will be proud to know that we were a hit with the EWIDOL contest; all contestants were given medals for participation, so there was no first place medal to bring home for our Chapter...BUT we did rock the house with our own rendition of "There's No Business Like EWI Business". We hope to perform it for you sometime soon.....stay tuned......
We are proud to announce that our Chapter has been asked to serve on two (2) Corporate committees this year, Budget Committee-Pat Cooper and By-Laws Committee-Susan Davis. Carol Bryant served as a Teller at our Annual Meeting.
Educational seminars and classes take up about 85% of our time while we are attending LCAM...And this year they were exceptional. Please think about budgeting for LCAM in 2010 and experience a very educational conference. 2010 will be help in Kansas City, MO and 2011 in Minneapolis, MN.
EWI Educational Corner
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:
Professional Development Teleseminar
November 5, 2009
Minutes of the Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL®
9/2/09
Call to Order:
Meeting called to order by President, Pat Cooper at 4:15 pm at Old Town GuestHouse, 115 South 26th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Welcome to incoming board members. Board Retreat will follow meeting.
Roll Call:
Attendees: Carol Bryant, Audrey Shrive, Joan Saucerman, Pat Cooper, Verna Severson, Christine Ressler, Shirley Wick, Susan Davis, Diane Crimble, Elva Munoz, Joan Taylor, Kathy Wallace,Rita Worster, Mary-Good Forsythe, Lorrie Todd, Lynn Severson, Kathryn Flobeck, Deb Haar, Brandy Merriam, Debbie Tuzel, Kelly Wood, Kathleen O'Leary, Lynda Carmichael, Terri Flores-Brown
Minutes: August minutes approved as posted. Motion by Chris Ressler, seconded by Shirley Wick.
Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer’s Report:
Operating Account: $9,929.74
BCDP: $19,527.69
Total Cash: $29,457.43
Endowment Account: $157, 131.04
Total Assets: $186,588.47
Motion by Kathy Wallace to approve $80 deposit for September Board Meeting (Retreat) and Treasurer's Report; seconded by Audrey Shrive. Motion passed
Communications:
Committee Reports:
Sergeant-at-Arms
Winner of Largest Number of Guests Contest: Pat Cooper and Brandy Merriam tied; Pat deferred to Brandy.
August Meeting Attendance: 54
39 Members
3 Sustaining
1 Life
10 Guests
1 Speaker
June Attendance (Golf Tournament)
27+ Golfers
22 Members
2 Sustaining
1 Life
2 Guests
Programs - Brandy Merriam
September - Transition of Board, Springs Funeral Home, Lorrie Molli and Kay Atwood
October - Financial Literacy, University of Phoenix
November - Self-Defense
December - Extravaganza at The Broadmoor
Co-chair needed for Programs Committee
Ways & Means - Mary Good Forsythe
2010 Golf Tournament fundraiser will be on Friday, June 4
2009 Golf Tournament netted $17K+; $20K net goal for 2010
Need committee members
Scholarship Committee - Dianne Crimble
Committee met last night and chose Adrian Steiner as our 4th scholarship recipient. Committee was united on her selection due to a proven track record of honors. She is a single mom seeking a degree to become a probation officer.
Directory
C K Reyes has moved to California.
Hospitality - Shirley Wick
Invite guests who would qualify as prospective members.
Will continue to use mixer cards at meetings.
Coupons will be given to chapter members from those providing food for the board/retreat meeting.
Publications
Abby Kreuser-Roehrich has started to train Kathleen O'Leary.
Technical Advisor - Lorrie Todd
Need to update email broadcast with new board members. Consider capability to store things on website as common resource area.
Publicity - Carol Bryant
Still sending out notices to Hub. Please inform of any other possibilities.
Historians - Verna Severson & Joan Saucerman
Verna has the President's book almost finished.
Membership - Kelly Wood
Kelly moved we get full payment ??? Seconded by Kathy Wallace.
Kelly Wood moved we do not accept Sierra Commercial, Nicola Myers, due to an objection from Cornerstone Retail Team. Seconded by Audrey Shrive. Motion passed with 2 opposed. Sierra will be placed on the waiting list.
Unfinished Business:
New Business:
Motion made by Brandy Merriam and second by Christine Ressler to approve Pat Cooper and Audrey Shrive as the attending delegates at upcoming LCAM, Carol Bryant is the alternate – motion passed.
Announcements:
LCAM - Pat Cooper
Our chapter contingent has entered the EWI Idol Contest "singing" and dancing.
2008-2009 Springs EWI Scholarship Committee: 
