Chartered in 1983 |
Colorado Springs Chapter
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April 2008 |
Calendar
of Events
Chapter Meetings
are the
2nd
Wednesday of each month.
Board Meetings
are the
Wednesday before the Chapter meeting.
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Date:
Event:
Where:
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April
2, 2008, 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Wells Fargo Bank
90 South Cascade, 2nd Floor
719-577-5332
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Event:
Where:
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April
9, 2008
Chapter Meeting: Old Town Guest House
Program: Casual Networking
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Date:
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May
7,
2008, 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Wells Fargo Bank
90 South Cascade, 2nd Floor
719-577-5332
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May
14,
2008
Chapter Meeting:TBD
Program:TBD |
Date:
Event:
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June
6,
2008
Sixth Annual Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament
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EWI Corporate Info
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Our Chapter Roster is available
on the EWI Corporate website.
Check it out!
www.executivewomen.org
- Members -
If you have trouble logging in call the EWI Corporate Office for assistance.
1-801-355-2800
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Spot Light On...
6th Annual Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament
Carol Bryant & Dianne Crimble
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Once again it is time to get our golf teams together, our
tee bag favors, our door prizes, golf cart and golf hole
sponsors for the 6th Annual Scholastic Classic
Golf Tournament.
Thank you to our sponsors! Wells Fargo, ENT
Federal Credit Union, Lane Affiliated Companies (PEPSI),
BKD, Select Hospital, Dianna Harris, Attorney At Law, and
Holland & Hart.
We are trying to reach 100% participation from our
members. This can be done in giving of your time, talent
or treasure. How exciting to be able to help other women
to reach their education goals by sponsoring a scholarship
or being able to send some of our dynamic women to LCAM!
This is an opportunity for all of us to be able to give back
to our organization and our community.
There are still opportunities for sponsoring Golf Holes
($300.00) and Golf Carts ($50.00). Some of our members
are also sharing Golf Hole Sponsorships. What an opportunity
to be able to have your company name throughout the tournament!
Anyone who would like to donate a door prize please contact
Marti Hartman at 719-574-0600 and if you would like to give
an item for the tee bags please contact Kathy Kelly at 719-632-2875. This
would also be a good opportunity to put something in the
tee bags with your company logos.
Look for the tournament advertisement (see below) in the
Gazette on March 28, 2008 and April 28, 2008. You can
sign up your foursome for the tournament on line at www.springsewi.com or contact Dianne Crimble
471-8320 or Carol Bryant 570-1068.
Thanks for making this our best golf event ever!
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2008
Member Firms
Click on the underlined names
to view the member's website. |
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
The Gazette
Gilbert Gibsons Celtic Celebration
Girl Scouts
- Wagon Wheel Council
Goodwill
Industries of CS
Kreuser Gallery, LLC
Land America Title Company
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Lane Affiliated Companies (Pepsi-Cola)
If you have a website please notify Kathleen O'Leary
Directory Chair.
KOLeary@pepsilane.com |
Lynn Severson
Interiors
Management
Advantage
Mountain States Pipe & Supply
My Coaching Works
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
Phoenix
Consulting
Pikes Peak Regional
Development Corporation
Re/Max Properties,
Inc
Sage Woman
Herbs
Joan Saucerman, LTC Insurance
Sinton Dairy
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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President's Message ...
Let Spring Bring Hope
by Susan Davis,
Wells Fargo Wealth Management
Group |
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 With the arrival of spring we look forward to brighter
skies, blooming flowers and the feel of a lush carpet of green
grass under our
feet. It brings us new hope that one day those of us searching
for the light at the end of our tunnel will see the light shine
through claiming our victory over our burdens.
Somehow the battle
of everyday life feels less overwhelming when the warmth of the
sun shines through. It’s as though a greater
spirit than ourselves is telling us they are here to help us find
the courage to keep our spirits as light and glowing as the early
morning dew.
We seldom take the time to enjoy these amazing wonders
when life places such demands on our time. Until tragedy befalls
our doorstep
do we awaken and realize how swiftly this could all be taken
away. We postpone taking that moment to smell the roses or appreciate
the beauty of awakening to a single ray of sunshine.
I hope that
any challenge in your life right now will open your eyes to see
how magical and beautiful your everyday lives should
be. When your lives become stress filled and burdens weigh
heavy on your mind, take a good look around you and see all the
blessings
and beauty that surround you and the good fortune to have all
these friends (especially EWI friends) of a very special kind.
I
give you my wish for a springtime of happiness and good health
and hope that you will turn and look carefully around you and
appreciate your wealth.
Susan Davis
Colorado Springs Chapter President |
Newsletter Submissions!
Please
send submissions for the
Chapter Pulse to:
Contact:
Jean Roblewsky
E-mail: djroblewsky@email.msn.com
Please
email as
MSWord attachment.
Thank
you.
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EWI EDUCATIONAL CORNER
Academy Online is now called "EWI Online."
The Certified Professional Leader's Program has now been replaced
with "Six Sigma."
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
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Announcements
Chapter Meeting Information
Date: April 9, 2008
Location: Old
Town Guesthouse
Program: Networking
 
Meeting requirements and
RSVP
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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.
Plan ahead and SAVE - Don’t
forget that you can sign up and pre-pay for 9 monthly meetings
for 2008 in advance for a discount (but you will still
need to RSVP for each meeting). For this month you get
10 meetings for the price of 9. What a deal.
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Membership Postings
Firm Name: Phil Winslow BMW
730 N. Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO
719-473-1373
Firm Representative: Rhonda Blain
If you have questions or concerns about this posting please contact the Membership
Chairman within ten (10) days of this posting.
Membership Announcements
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Directory & Website Membership Updates
The Kathleen O'Leary, Directory and Lorrie Todd,
Technical Advisor are working on updating
our records.
Now that renewals for the 2008 year are complete, the
directory and member firms listed on the website will be
updated to reflect our current membership.
We hope to have that done by the May newsletter!
Please notify Kathleen O'Leary if you have any changes
to your information:
koleary@pepsilane.com |
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Tia Warren with Executive Image by Tia is
very pleased to now offer her clients an exclusive 25% discount
off regularly priced women’s clothing
and shoes at Dillard’s Chapel Hills!
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Congratulations!
Audrey Shrive with AFLAC has been promoted to district sales
coordinator.
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Don't forget The Broadmoor is hosting the U.S. Senior
Open July 28-August 3, 2008
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We extend our deepest sympathy to Angie Stott in the recent
loss of her loved ones.
Please keep Angie and her family
in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this tragic
time.
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25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Our Colorado Springs Chapter will be celebrating it's 25th
anniversary this year!
We are planning a gala event at The Broadmoor on October 17.
Mark your calendars now for this wonderful event and more information
will be provided in the newsletter and at our monthly meetings.
We have formed a Celebration Committee and if you would like
to volunteer to help please contact Kathy Wallace or Kathleen
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Nominating Committee
The nominating committee wants you!
As Past President, Kathy Wallace's role is to fill the
upcoming board.
You get more out of EWI by serving on the EWI board -
you will:
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Help our chapter;
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Enable you
to become involved and closer with
members
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Increase your professional leadership, management
and technical skills
Any member
interested in becoming a committee chair, co-chair
or member contact Kathy Wallace at 460-0507 or
kawallace@msn.com. |
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Spring Has Sprung!
The spring equinox and the fall equinox
are the two days in the year when the hours of daylight and
darkness are exactly equal.
There are 12 hours of each. From
March 20 or 21 until the longest day of the year on June
21 or 22, the nights will
grow shorter and shorter.
 Life
is short, forgive quickly,
kiss slowly,
love wholeheartedly,
laugh uncontrollably.
Never regret anything that made you
smile!
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Got Golf?
We Are On A Roll!……
And Picking Up Speed! |
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Ways & Means Committee
Report
Please look for the ad in the Gazette
tomorrow March 28 and then finally April 23.
THANK YOU, Amanda, for the four great ads to promote our 6th
Annual Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament coming up Friday,
June 6.
Ladies, if you know attorney Dianna Harris, please personally
thank her, too -
she has agreed to a $2,000 Master Level Sponsorship!!
THANKS again to our sponsors: Wells Fargo, Lane Affiliated
Companies (PEPSI), ENT, BKD, and Holland & Hart.
Please click on the link below for the Save the Date card and
the downloadable PDF golf foursome registration form.
www.springsewi.com/golfinfo
Send Carol or I your golf registration forms as soon
as possible.
Let us know if you want to promote your company
by sponsoring a cart ($50) or a golf hole ($300).
You can also split a hole with another company for ($150).
You
can reach Kat Kelly at 719-471-2159/kvk@qwest.net to promote
your company through the tee bags that will be
given to the
golfers.
You can reach Marti Hartman at 719-574-7699/mhartman@woodfordmfg.com
to donate a door prize.
Carol & Dianne
Ways & Means Committee:
Marti Hartman, Lynn Severson, Kelly Wood, Donna Berty, Pat
Cooper, Rita Worster, Lynn Williamson, Kathy Wallace, Chris
Ressler
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March Meeting
March Meeting
Accountable
Communication
What is "accountable communication" and how will
it affect your relationships? Michael Higgins, President of
Stratactics (www.stratactics.com), showed us just how important
accountable communication is in our personal and professional
relationships in a lively, engaging and entertaining presentation.
Here's the definition Michael uses: personal accountability
is a high state of human function - freedom of choice in any
given situation based on the absence of the need for emotional
approval, taking care of, blame, justification or denial.
What's the brain got to do with it? As leaders we need
to involve the 3 areas of the brain to get the most from people
- by addressing the major needs of safety, meaning and challenge. Once
we understood the context of behavior we were introduced to
how problem solving appears in the world of survival and the
world of accountability. Michael explained it by comparing
the two.
Problem solving in the world
of
survival
Scarcity
Fear
My problem is
you
Me vs You
I have to change
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Problem
solving in the world of
accountability
Abundance
Strategy, security
My problem is
me
Me and You
I have to change
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A quick role play at our tables demonstrated how survival
behaviors show in a variety of situations. Some of the
behaviors we saw first hand included the need for emotional
approval, taking care/rescuing, blaming, justification, and
denial.
Michael's axioms for accountability are:
1. People are whole and complete and always at choice.
2. The only obstacle to a state of accountability and high resourcefulness
is one's unwillingness to leave the world of survival and reaction.
And the skills we need for accountability are to listen with
the whole body which is the ability to be with another person
with heart, mind and senses. Another skill is to tolerate and
deal with personal dissonance. Michael explained this as the
ability to see everyone, including yourself as complete so
you can be authentic about your discomfort. The last skill
is the ability to give and receive direct, authentic feedback.
We had a wonderful, entertaining evening and learned something
that each of us can use right away in all our relationships.
There was lost of laughter, participation and when it was over,
we wanted more!
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Chapter Minutes |
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Minutes of the Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL¨
March 5, 2008
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Call to Order:
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Meeting called to order by President, Susan L. Davis at
5:00 PM at Wells Fargo Bank, 90 S Cascade, 2nd floor,
Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
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Roll Call:
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Susan Davis, President; Pat Cooper, Secretary; Christine
Ressler, Treasurer; Angie Stott, Membership; Kathy Wallace,
Advisor; Kathleen O'Leary, Advisor and Directory; Kathleen
Kershaw, Scholarship; Lynn Severson, SAA; Bea Steahlin, Historian;
Carol Bryant W and M, Verna Severson, Hospitality, Lorrie
Todd, TA. 12 present quorum established.
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Minutes:
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Approved as posted, motion by Carol Bryant, second by Bea
Steahlin, motion passed.
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Treasurer's Report:
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As
of Jan 31, 2008 Checking $ 9,245.62 Savings $ 17,125.78 Endowment
$ 178,031.30
Three debit transactions approved: January 1, 2008 to The
Sunbird Rest. For $500.00, meeting expense, Jan 28th to
EWI for the purchase of an LCAM DVD for $26.00 and Jan 30th to
UPS for $7.38. Motion by Lynn Severson, second by Kathy Wallace,
motion passed.
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Communications:
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Committee Reports:
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Membership -
46 Member Firms, 8 Additional Reps, 2 Sustaining Members,
19 Life Members, 1 Honorary Member, 1 Transitional member.
Members that have not renewed: YMCA, Casey Cool Marriage & Family
Therapist, CS Convention and Visitor Bureau, Dain Rauscher
Investments and B & L Carpet. Deadline for late membership
has been extended by our Corporate office to March 15, 2008.
Some of the members still reconsidering per board members
that have followed up with the non-renewing members.
A motion was made to allow flexible representation from
member firms. A primary person will be identified from the
member firm as the primary contact person and will be allowed
to serve on the Board of Directors. The member firm must
attend a minimum of seven meetings per year to remain in
good standing. Susan Davis and Angie Stott to develop a "Letter
of Understanding" outlining alternative representative(s)
for member firms that will be attached to new applications.
Motion presented by Kathy Wallace and second by Lynn Severson.
Motion approved.
We currently have several member firms and potential member
firms that cannot make the required attendance requirements
to remain in good standing. It is hoped that the passage
of this amendment will stimulate member firms to remain members
and attract those firms that have not been able to comply
with the mandatory attendance requirements.
Publicity
No Report.
Historian -
Bea is searching for old pictures of previous events. Please
contact her if you can help.
Scholarship -
Kathleen Kershaw inquired if membership to EWI was mandatory
for PPCC Foundation and CU Foundation per our Scholarship
partnership. Per the motion passed in February it was not,
however the alternative representation membership is a very
attractive feature to the Foundations to become members and
strongly encouraged.
Sergeant-at-Arms -
Forty-four (44) members attended in February. Forty-seven
(47) RSVP's for March meeting. The attendance log is still
not complete; President Davis requested that the log be presented
at our next Board meeting.
Ways & Means -
Carol Bryant provided an update: The golf ad will appear
in the Lifestyles section on March 28th and in
the Go section on April 23rd. Several magazines
have been contacted to feature the tournament. The committee
is still soliciting sponsors. The next meeting is March 27th,
5:30 at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano.
Programs -
The March meeting is confirmed and scheduled as follows:
March 12, 2008, location is Colorado Springs Country Club
and the Program is Accountable Communication. The April meeting
is in the modification stage.
Publications -
The committee was recognized for a great job in preparing
and releasing the newsletter early. Lorrie Todd to arrange
with Jean Roblewsky Spotlight features in upcoming newsletters
of our new members.
Directory -
Kathleen O'Leary is working with Accent Photo for a re-print
to incorporate new members. The update should be available
in April.
Hospitality-
Report by email and in person. Cards sent to former member
Paulette Greenburg congratulating her for her work with the
Heart Association and Mary Ellen McNally due to recent loss.
Nominating -
Kathy Wallace is requesting application for the 2009 Board
of Directors, the response to her recent email was good.
She is considering a Board type caucus with the upcoming
April meeting to stimulate interest in the Board positions.
Technical Advisor -
Angie Stott indicated she will be updating the group e-mails.
If any member is aware of problems with e-mail issues, please
contact Angie for help is resolving the problem. Lorrie Todd
will be updating the Member Firms listing on the website.
25th Year Celebration Committee-
There first meeting was held February 21st and
assignments have been issued. Next meeting is scheduled for
March 20th at Arceos Mexican Restaurant 11:30
AM. All members encouraged to attend.
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Unfinished Business:
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New Business:
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The possibility of participating in community non-profit
social events was discussed. It is felt by this Board that
EWI needs more community exposure. Chris Ressler to investigate
the printing of a business type card that can be used as
a marketing tool.
President Davis is planning the next Board retreat for either
April of May, an internal EWI member is being sought for
facilitate the event. Details to come.
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Announcements:
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Adjournment:
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6:42PM
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Approved:
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Submitted:
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Susan L Davis
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Patricia V Cooper
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