Chartered in 1983 |
Colorado Springs Chapter
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Jan 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:
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Jan
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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Jan
9,
2008
Chapter Meeting:The Sunbird Restaurant
Program Jan Martin, Councilwoman
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Date:
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Feb
6,
2008, 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Wells Fargo Bank
90 South Cascade, 2nd Floor
719-577-5332
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Date:
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Feb
13,
2008
Chapter Meeting: Flying W Ranch
Program LCAM & Leadership |
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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Spot Light On...
PENROSE-ST.FRANCIS
RHONDA GERBERICH
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Happy New Year!
As we enter 2008, I am excited to become a member of Executive
Women International. I look forward to meeting and working
with all of you.
My name is Rhonda Gerberich and I am the Sales/Marketing
Coordinator and Employer Relations Specialist for Profile
Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Profile EAP is part of
Centura Health and was started in 1982 by Penrose-St. Francis
Health Services to provide mental health and drug/alcohol
counseling for employees and their family members along with
training, management and supervisor consultations, and trauma
debriefings.
Because of the success of the internal EAP program, in 1983
our services were offered to other businesses and organizations
in the Colorado Springs area. We now serve more than 90,000
people in 70 organizations located throughout Colorado and
the United States. Our services have also expanded to provide
legal, financial, identity theft and lifecycle services,
and wellness coaching. In addition we have formed Profile
Center for Organizational Enrichment (PCOE) to provide advanced
training for management and frontline supervisors, leadership
development and coaching.
I was born and raised in Wyoming, but I have lived in Colorado
Springs for 34 years - so I'm practically a native! I spent
the first 20 years in Colorado Springs working in the construction
industry - eventually co-owning an electrical wholesale supply
company. After I sold my share of the company, I decided
that I really wanted to work in a ÒcaringÓ profession, so
I began searching for a place where I could use my skills.
I found a home at Profile EAP and have worked here for the
past 14 years.
Best wishes for a prosperous New Year.
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2007
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
B & L Carpet and Interiors
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
Casey Cool, Marriage and Family Therapist
The Cool
Company
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
H & R Block
Holland & Hart
Kraemer, Kendall, Benson & Gardner
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
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
RBC Dain Rauscher
Investments
Re/Max Properties,
Inc
Sage Woman
Herbs
Joan Saucerman, LTC Insurance
Sinton Dairy
Select
Specialty Hospital of CS
Stading & Wood Chiropractic
Stanley Steemer
United
Title
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 ...
Welcome To 2008
by Susan Davis,
Wells Fargo Wealth Management
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How about a little history lesson about New Year's? The celebration
of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays. It was first celebrated
in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago. In the years around 2000
BC, Babylonians celebrated the beginning of a new year on what
is now March 23, although they themselves had no written calendar.
Late March actually is a logical choice for the beginning of a
new year. It is the time of year that spring begins and new crops
are planted. January lst, on the other hand, has neither astronomical
nor agricultural significance. It is purely arbitrary. The Babylonian
New Year Celebration lasted for eleven days. Each day had its own
particular mode of celebration, but it is safe to say that our
modern New Year's Eve festivities are pale in comparison.
I'm trying to think differently about resolutions. So this year
I've decided that New Year's Resolutions are fun. You have to admit
there is something enticing about the promise of a better life,
a better lifestyle in the coming year. All you have to do is just
make yourself a promise and act on it. Hope springs eternal, right?!
Even the least dedicated tend to make new resolutions each year
in hopes of "making it stick" this time.
Many of us make New Year Resolutions to change something in our
lives that we know is doing us and/or others harm, like smoking,
eating too much, or drinking too heavily. But often the New Year
comes and goes, and nothing has changed. Instead of feeling like
a failure, or making the same resolution every year, make a lifelong
resolution to self-development, that simply begins this year. Making
a long-term resolution requires a few slow steps, the first of
which is a willingness to commit.
For me it's the luxury of making an easy timeline when talking
about your accomplishment(s). "I haven't had a single piece
of chocolate this year!" This has a nice ring to it doesn't
it? Not realistic for me but it could happen.
What about those who say, "Yes, but I'm tired of making myself
the same old promises and never following through with them." Perhaps
you just need a new set of resolutions to choose from.
As I was preparing and thinking about this month's president message,
I began looking at some self-help books and articles and found
a few different resolutions (not your typical resolutions) that
you might not have thought of (neither had I) and could be easy
to stick to--10 Different Resolutions (author Joe Symmes):
1. Drink
more water--Everyone wants to lose weight, we'll this is a great
way to help your body shed a few pounds, and operate
more efficiently without a crazy fad diet.
2. Write your mother, sister or a good friend--Everyone likes
getting a letter in the mail (I enjoy Christmas cards each year)
and in
today's modern communication era, sometimes a good old fashioned
letter or card is all that is needed to warm the heart. Even
an email or a phone call would count.
3. Look on the bright side--All too often we tend to see the
glass as half empty. Try forcing yourself to look for the good
in life.
Start by noting all the green lights that you drive through,
you might be surprised!
4. Spend more time with your kids or grandkids--This one is mostly
for parents, but any one can make a young person's life a little
brighter by paying attention to them. Kids have such a great
outlook on life and can help you forget your worries and woes.
Maybe even
volunteer at Girl Scouts or the Boys & Girls Club.
5. Walk more-- Another healthy living-type resolution, but it
works, is easy, and can even save you money. Try parking farther
away
and taking the stairs when possible. It doesn't take long to
see results.
6. Daily news--Try to catch at least the news headlines each
day. Staying up on current events. It doesn't take much effort
and will
greatly increase your knowledge of the rest of world in short
order.
7. Give back--Find a favorite charity or any charitable opportunity
and give a little something back to society. No matter what you
give, you will feel better about life and your contributions
to others. One that comes to mind is giving back to EWI. We have
lots
of ways to give your time, your talent or even your treasure.
8. Listen to the elderly--You would be surprised how much you
can learn from someone who is senior to you. All it takes is
a moment
of your time and it will make their day in the process.
9. Save-- Set up a savings allotment. However you choose to do
it, try to put some money aside before you "see" it.
Taking funds right out of your paycheck is a painless way to
save and the sooner your start the more thankful you'll be.
10. Write more--From communicating to others to just keeping
a basic journal, everyone has a need to write. The more you
practice at anything the better you will become. If nothing
else, you'll
have something fun to read next year!
Susan Davis
Wells Fargo Bank WMG |
Newsletter Submissions!
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send submissions for the
Chapter Pulse to:
Contact:
Jean Roblewsky
E-mail: djroblewsky@email.msn.com
Please
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Announcements
Chapter Meeting Information
Date: January 9, 2008
Location: The Sunbird Restaurant
Program: Jan Martin, Colorado Springs Councilwoman
 
Membership Postings
None reported this month.
Membership Announcements
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Hospitality Committee
Hospitality Committee will coordinate with Programs for
several mixers. We are looking for some great ideas, so your
feedback is needed. Please contact Joan Saucerman with your
ideas. Ideas? Call
Joan Saucerman, Hospitality Co-Chair, 598-1118.
Silver Key Giving Tree
THANK YOU to all the EWI members who responded to the
Silver Key Giving Tree. All of the ornaments were taken,
filled and returned. It is great to see our membership
so involved in this wonderful program.
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Help Make Our Meetings Excellent! Join The Program Committee.
Due to personal concerns, Kim Griffis had to step down
from the chairperson position on the Programs Committe. Thank
you Kim for all of your efforts!
Kelly Wood has volunteered to carry the committee forward.
Thanks Kelly!
Please contact Kelly Wood as soon as possible to be included
on the ever exciting Program Committee!
In the Fall of 2008, Executive Women International will
be celebrating its 25th anniversary in the Colorado Springs
community. We are going to need a big extraordinary planning
committee formed for this once in a lifetime event. All EWI’s
please begin to think about this event and how YOU can help.
If you want to be on the committee or have any creative ideas,
please share your thoughts with Kathleen O'Leary or Kathy
Wallace. You will hear more about this in the next few weeks.
Kelly Wood 475-7550
stadingwood@earthlink.net |
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Testimonials
"Kathleen Bosley-Kershaw of ReMax Properties has been
a goodsend to me and my family this past year. She has
sold
three homes
in the last year for us with the utmost professionalism and
timely results. We can't thank her enough for the friend
she has become to us." Dianne Crimble
"KUDOS to Carol Bryant of Stanley Steemer. Her company
came out to my home and cleanedwhat I thought was an impossible
mess. They finished the job with gorgeous results and the
crew was some of the most courteous in the business. Thanks,
again, for the EWI discount and for a job well done." Dianne
Crimble
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12 Meetings For The Price of 11!
EWI has a great line up of programs for your
monthly meetings during 2008
You won't want to miss any!
To take advantage of this one-time pre-payment offer, enclose
your check for 11 meetings at $35 per meeting ($385.00) with
your Annual Dues invoice and you will be pre-paid for 12
meetings!
Pre-payment is non-transferrable to other EWI Members but
may be applied to guests with prior acknowledgement from
EWI if you are unable to attend. For questions please contact
Christine Ressler, Treasurer, 471-2044. |
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New Phone Number!
Kathy Wallace of WallaceVISION. LLC's phone number is changing.
Please discontinue the 548-0582 number and use only the 460-0507
mobile number. |
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New Location!
Gilbert Gibson's Celtic Celebration is moving to Manitou
Springs!
Beginning January 1, 2008 we will be located at
14 Ruxton Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
719-550-9372 OR Toll Free 1-866-550-9372
Please come by and check-out our new store!!!
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Got Golf?
100% Participation Includes YOU!…… |
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Ways & Means Committee
Report
The Ways & Means has been working hard
to have a wonderful 6th Annual Golf Tournament this year at
Kissing Camels Golf Club. We are looking forward to having
one of the best tournaments ever and have sent out our commitment
letters and would like to have a 100% participation from all
of our members.
The committee is working hard calling everyone
in our organization to see if you would like donate your time
and/or treasures, like door prizes, or have a foursome of golfers.
This supports not only the four scholarships but also the women
who are able to attend L-CAM. We want to thank everyone who
has already donated and made a commitment to having a great
tournament!
Carol & Dianne
Ways & Means Committee:
Marti Hartman, Lynn Severson, Kelly Wood, Donna Berty, Pat
Cooper, Rita Worster, Lynn Williamson, Kathy Wallace, Chris
Ressler
NEXT WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MEETING:
Monday, January 7, 2008 Noon The Olive Garden by the Citadel Mall
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December Meeting
December's holiday luncheon was again, the year's most festive
event held at the exquisite Broadmoor Hotel. Several members brought
guests and all enjoyed a delightful lunch, reflecting the quality
and elegance that the Broadmoor is known for! A short program included
poetry readings from two talented women representing a local nonprofit
organization called "Dragon's Wing" which promotes and
supports women poets within our community. Their readings were
inspirational examples of the talent and creativity that women
within EWI share and support within our community.
A moment of silence was observed in recognition of the passing
of Silver Key's founder, Mikki Kraushaar. Mikki emanated the type
of woman EWI is all about and she will be missed.
The day's event ended with a generous display of door prizes that
included spa treatments and the Broadmoor, tickets to the 2008
Senior Open and many other fabulous gifts from several of our members.
Everyone left with the holiday spirit in tact!
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Chapter Minutes |
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Minutes of the Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL¨
December 5, 2007
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Call to Order:
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Meeting called to order by President, Susan L. Davis at
5:00pm at Wells Fargo Bank, 90 S Cascade, 2nd flr,
Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
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Roll Call:
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Pat Cooper, Secretary, Christine Ressler,
Treasurer, Lynn Severson, SAA, Joan Saucerman,
Hospitality, Dianne Crimble, Way and Means, Susan
Davis, President, Audrey Shrive, Publicity. Angie
Stott, Membership, Kathy Wallace, Advisor, Kathleen
Kershaw, Scholarship, Lorrie Todd, TA, Kathleen
O'Leary, Advisor. 12 present quorum established.
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Minutes:
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One correction to minutes: Susan Wallace should be Susan
Davis, minor typo error. Motion by Kathy Wallace, second
by Kathleen O'Leary; minutes approved with noted change.
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Treasurer's Report:
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As
of Oct 31 2007 Checking $ 1,994.30 Savings $ 22,809.36 Endowment
$ 197,095.96.
The budget committees met November 27, 2007. The budget
was reviewed and presented to the board. A few minor changes
were made. Motion by Kathy Wallace to approve the budget
as amended, second by Pat Cooper, motion passed. The budget
will be presented to our general membership at the December
monthly meeting.
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Communications:
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Committee Reports:
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Membership - 53 Member Firms, 8 Additional; Reps,
2 Sustaining Members, 18 Life Members, 2 Honorary Members,
no change from the previous month. Chairmen Stott is in the
process of conducting a membership survey. She has several
prospective applications at this time. Meeting attendance
was discussed and rules reviewed concerning members not attending
meetings. Multi-level marketing firms to be discussed at
our next Board retreat.
Programs - Kelly Wood has volunteered to organize
the remaining 2008 programs due to the recent resignation
of Program Chair Griffis. A summary of 2008 programs was
presented to the Board by email.
A motion was made by Pat Cooper and second by Kathy Wallace
to pay for two guests at our Christmas luncheon and donated
$100.00 to our entertainment who will be Dragon Wings a local
non-profit, motion was passed.
A motion was made by Kathleen Kershaw and second by Kathleen
O'Leary to provide $50.00 gift cards as Christmas gifts to
our Scholarship recipients, motion passed.
Historian - No report.
Publication/ Technical Advisor
Advisor Todd to analyze hits to our site to determine if
advertising in the Pulse could be effective for our membership.
Follow up from previous meeting; membership dues invoiced
by mail and the information sent with invoice will give members
the ability to pay for the entire 2008 year if desired.
Follow email to be sent to members for up coming meeting
and parking directions.
Advisor Todd is looking for a trainee to start training
to publish the Chapter Pulse for next year; please call Lorrie
for details.
Sergeant-at-Arms -
Ways & Means - Donations for golf tournament
are starting. Pepsi has agreed to Bachelor level, BKD has
agreed to Associate level. Save the date mailers are scheduled
for a mid-December mailing. The committee is now pursuing
outside sponsorships. A report was also distributed by email
and is attached. Next meeting January 7, 2008 noon, Olive
Garden at Citadel Crossing.
New business: Suggested new position for advertising needs
of our membership, Community Focus endeavors.
Scholarship - Lots of networking from various Board
members for scholarship recipients. The potential of partnering
with the PPCC Foundation for 2008 is to be researched by
the committee. Any questions concerning the partnership should
be sent via email to Chairmen Kershaw. The committee is leaning
toward allotting two future Scholarship recipients to be
administered by the PPCC Foundation. 60% of their recipients
are UCCS students. A motion was made by Kathy Wallace and
second by Lynn Severson to allow only El Paso County schools
to be recipients of our Scholarship proceeds. Motion failed.
Schools will continue to be assessed on a case by case basis.
Directory - The directory updates to be completed
in first quarter of 2008.
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Unfinished Business:
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New Business:
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Announcements:
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Next broad meeting January 2, 2008 at Wells Fargo, second
floor.
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Adjournment:
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6:55 PM
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Approved:
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Submitted:
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Patricia V Cooper
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