Chartered in 1983 |
Colorado Springs Chapter
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June 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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June
4, 2008, 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Wells Fargo Bank
90 South Cascade, 2nd Floor
719-577-5332
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Date:
Event:
Where:
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June
6, 2008
Sixth Annual Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament - Kissing Camels
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Date:
Event:
Where: |
July
2,
2008, 4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Wells Fargo Bank
90 South Cascade, 2nd Floor
719-577-5332
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Date:
Event:
Where: |
July
9, 2008
Chapter Meeting: Tourism in the Pikes Peak Region; Then and Now.
Program:TBD |
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...
Kreuser Gallery, LLC
Abigail Kreuser-Roehrich
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Abigail Kreuser-Roehrich began her studies in photography
at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, CO over
10 years ago. She completed her education at The Rochester
Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY where she received
a BFA in the Photographic Arts and Sciences. Kreuser Gallery,
LLC was established in May of 2003 as a part-time venture.
In July of 2007, Kreuser Gallery became a full-time focus.
Abigail comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was brought
up with a strong background in customer service. Her style
of Photography is more non-traditional - many of her clients
have stated that she captures the energy and true personality
of each of her subjects.
Kreuser Gallery, LLC specializes in Maternity, Families,
Children, Animals, Weddings and Fine Art Limited Edition
Prints. We also offer custom Wedding Invitations, Baby
Announcements, Fine Art Albums, Save the Date Cards, Magnets
and Design Services.
Abby is proud to announce that she will be part of the
2008 Studio Tour held on November 15 and 16. She has shown
in many Galleries and Restaurants throughout the Rocky
Mountain Region including: Cottonwood Studios, NOSH, The
Warehouse, Poor Richards and her work hangs in Homes and
Offices throughout Colorado.
For more information about Abby or to schedule an appointment,
please visit www.abigailkreusergallery.com or
contact Abby by phone at 719.339.1524 or email: abby@abigailkreusergallery.com
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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 ...
We've Come A Long Way, Baby!
by Susan Davis,
Wells Fargo Wealth Management
Group |
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I am sure some of you have read this excerpt before.
I thought it would be fun to see it again.
This is an excerpt from July 1943 issue of Transportation
Magazine.
This was written for male supervisors of women in the work force
during World War II. I am proud to say all women are in control
of their lives today!
Eleven Tips on Getting More Efficiency Out of Women Employees.
There's no longer any question whether transit companies should
hire women for jobs formerly held by men. The draft and manpower
shortage has settled that point. The important things now are to
select
the most efficient women available and how to use them to
the best advantage.
Here are eleven helpful tips on the subject from Western Properties.
1. Pick young married women. They usually have more of a sense
of responsibility than their unmarried sisters, they're less likely
to be flirtatious, they need to work or they wouldn't be doing
it, they still have the pep and interest to work hard and to deal
with the public efficiently.
2. When you have to use older women try to get ones who have worked
outside the home at some time in their lives. Older women who have
never contacted the public have a hard time adapting themselves
and are inclined to be cantankerous and fussy. It's always well
to impress upon older women the importance of friendliness and
courtesy.
3. General experience indicates that "husky" girls -
those who are just a little on the heavy side - are more even tempered
and efficient than their underweight sisters.
4. Retain a physician to give each woman you hire a special physical
examination - one covering female conditions. This step not only
protects against possibilities of lawsuit, but reveals whether
the employee-to-be has any female weaknesses which would make her
mentally or physically unfit for the job.
5. Stress at the outset the importance of time the fact that a
minute or two lost here and there makes serious inroads on schedules.
Until this point is gotten across, service is likely to be slowed
up.
6. Give the female employee a definite day long schedule of duties
so that they'll keep busy without bothering the management for
instructions every few minutes. Numerous properties say that women
make excellent workers when they have their jobs cut out for them,
but that they lack initiative in finding work themselves.
7. Whenever possible, let the inside employee change from one job
to another at some time during the day. Women are inclined to be
less nervous and happier with change.
8. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the
day. You have to make some allowances for feminine psychology.
A girl has more confidence and is more efficient if she can keep
her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several
times a day.
9. Be tactful when issuing instructions or in making criticisms.
Women are often sensitive; they can't shrug off harsh words the
way men do. Never ridicule a woman - it breaks her spirit and cuts
off her efficiency.
10. Be reasonably considerate about using strong language around
women. Even though a girl's husband or father may swear vociferously,
she'll grow to dislike a place of business where she hears too
much of this.
11. Get enough size variety in operator's uniforms so that each
girl can have a proper fit. This point can't be stressed too much
in keeping women happy.
This article just blows me away. It's amazing we can think for
ourselves. Being a part of EWI can make a difference to allow each
of us to continue to grow and be strong! It's a pleasure to be
associated with so many strong and incredible women of Colorado
Springs EWI. Each of you make the world a better place!
Susan Davis
Colorado Springs Chapter President |
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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
UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Do something great for yourself!
EWI offers a multi-level curriculum of cutting-edge programs, resources,
and events designed to build stronger women leaders and a more
inclusive workplace in which women are full participants in decision-making,
management, and leadership. Consider how one of these upcoming
programs might enhance your career.
2008 TELESEMINAR SERIES
The teleseminars for 2008 will follow the them "Careers, Connections,
Communities." They are held on a quaraterly basis. Mark your
calendars for the following:
Title: Follow Through: Taking Action to Achieve Your Goals
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
Title: The Importance
of Teaching Ethics
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Title: Communications Etiquette
Date: November 2008
All teleseminars will be conducted on the EWI
conference call line. Registration instsructions for participating
in these teleseminars
will come through the Professional Development Ezine one month
prior to each teleseminar. For more info go to www.executivewomen.org
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Announcements
Chapter Meeting Information
Date: June 6, 2008
Location: Kissing Camels Golf Club - Golf, lunch will be
at the Garden of the Gods Club
Program: EWI Scholastic Classic Golf
Tournament
 
List of Upcoming Programs:
June 6: EWI Scholastic Classic Golf
Tournament, Kissing Camels Golf Club
July 9: Tourism
in the Pikes Peak Region; Then and Now
August 13: Girl Scouts, Money Focus "Got Money"
September 10: Annual Business meeting, new installation of board
October 17: Springs EWI 25 year celebration at The Broadmoor
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.
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Membership
This year during my presidency membership had been something
I have wanted to strengthen and grow for the Colorado Springs Chapter.
We have a lot to brag about and show to the community. This is
the organization of choice for women and men. We can be proud that
we are 25 years old! No other organization for women can boast
such a long-term commitment. We are young and vibrant and wanting
to grow again. We have added more firms as member firms with some
really great representatives and also being able to retain member
firms by offering a more flexible membership attendance.
We still
need all of you to invite guests, talk-up EWI and show us off!!
If I can help or Angie Stott, our membership director, please
do not hesitate to contact one of us. Below is an article from
our
corporate membership director that I really like. I hope you
will read it again and open your mouths about CS EWI! Susan Davis
MEMBERSHIP
HAS ITS PRIVILEGES
by Carolyn Summerlin, Membership Director, EWI of Charlotte
That
old commercial was right: Membership does have its privileges,
and it is a privilege to be a member of Executive Women International!
We are a growing and thriving professional organization focused
on improving your business and your life.
We are committed professionals. We are active community members.
We are mentors. We are business leaders. We are people committed
to developing cutting-edge business. We are dependable networking
contacts. We are people who want to help others in our communities
get a helping hand through the power of literacy. We are
out-of-the-box thinkers, doers, producers, entrepreneurs. We are
EWI.
Membership in EWI grows when our members open their mouths!
Our last membership survery made this clear: 73% of new member
firms
and representatives are recruited through word of mouth.
In that vein, let me put some words in your mouth:
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Did you know
you can find a Chapter of EWI in 73 communities throughout
North America and Europe?
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Did you know that our 70 year-old organization
boasts over 2,800 member firms and 3,500 representatives.
{Did you
know that Colorado
Springs EWI is a 25 year old organization?}
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Did you
know that EWI Representatives promote the cause of literacy
through their donation of time,
talents and
money
to Chapter-driven
philanthropic endeavors?
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Did you know that you can
learn to be a more successful and powerful professional through
our innovative
and industry-leading professional
development series?
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EWI also offers its members
the opportunity to create connections that make business happen.
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Did
you know our organization gave away $345,850 in scholarships
last year? This is on the Chapter
and Corporate level!
So, now you know. Do all of us a favor and
pass it on. Thank you for your commitment
to the future
of
EWI!
Scholarship Committee
Congradulations Graduate!
Denise Pope, one of our Scholarship recipients,
graduated from UCCS on Friday, May 23 with a degree in Accounting
with 3.85 average. Denise
is planning
to attend graduate school in the Fall.
A current recipient Nicole Wilder and past graduate Rebecca Tonne
will attend the golf tournament.
We have
three active recipients (who will be providing their transcripts
for the next semester payment of their scholarship) with a fourth
to come on board with our new relationship with PPCC & UCCS.
Membership Announcements
Our sincere sympathies are extended to Kathryn Flobeck who recently
lost her sister.
All That Glitters is having our 4th annual Estate Jewelry
Event on June 19th from 11-7pm. The Singer Company from New York City
brings in over $4 million dollars of estate pieces for a one day
show and sale. There will be a store full of amazing pieces…some
previously owned by celebrities. A spectacular, FUN event. This
years theme is “Somewhere in Time”. There will be hor
doerves, wine and diamonds galore. Don’t miss the excitement!
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"As Above, So Below" Art Show!
Kathy Wallace
of WallaceVISION,LLC will be part of a 3 person art show
at Commonwheel Artist Coop in Manitou Springs. Come by
for the opening Friday, June 6th from 5 to 8pm. The show
will run from June 6th through July 14th, and the other
artists in the show are Barbara Blake & Marie Baehr.
Hope to see you there! |
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Our program for August is a collaboration between EWI
and the Girl Scouts - called GOT MONEY.
This will be an interactive
program to combine our mission of Community and EWI by
providing stations with volunteer leaders to teach young
women lifelong
money habits. Each station
will have a topic and the girls and EWI member "partners" will
rotate to all of the tables.
Upon completion, the girls will
earn a charm, like the badges we used
to earn, for their new knowledge. They have a wonderful booklet
that will be our guide for the evening. Sandy Taylor and
Marty Lockhart from our Colorado Springs office have worked
with
Susan Davis and me on this program.
This is a unique opportunity for us to share our vast knowledge
and help the Girl Scouts prepare for their financial future.
It promises to be a fun and new type of program and we encourage
you to step up and serve as leaders at a table. There will
be 7 stations and 2 women
have
already volunteered to man 2 of them. We will need 5 more
women for the leadership position at the other 5 tables,
so please contact me if you would
enjoy teaching our Girl Scouts financial tools for their
future.
Please Save the Date: AUGUST 13, 2008 for GOT MONEY with
the Girl Scouts and
EWI.
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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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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
O'Leary. |
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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
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Got Golf?
WOW, it's almost here! |
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Ways & Means Committee
Report
We have been so excited by the
wonderful response we have had. THANK YOU to everyone
who has participated in this year's tournament by volunteering,
giving donations, scholarships and golfing. You all have
been great and we appreciate it.
Please join us for the luncheon if you are not able to golf. It
will be at the Garden of the Gods Club, which is across the
street from the Kissing Camels Golf Club. We will start
lunch around 1:15 pm. The food is wonderful and the view
is great. We will also have two of our scholarship ladies
there, Jennifer Wilder - who is currently receiving a scholarship
and Rebecca Tonn - who has graduated but was a past recipient. We
hope to see you all there.
Please click on the link below for the Save the Date card and
the downloadable PDF golf foursome registration form.
www.springsewi.com/golfinfo
EWI SCHOLASTIC CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
When: Friday, June 6,
2008
Where: Kissing Camels Golf Club
Day of Schedule -- this time line may be wrong
Registration: Kissing Camels Golf Club 7:15 to 8:15 am - Can
do putting challenge or practice range balls included
Welcome: 8:15 am and will go to start point
Shotgun Start: 8:30 (at the holes) Start
Luncheon and Raffle Drawing: 1:15 (aprox) at Garden of Gods
Club(across the street)
The Fairway
The calm beauty of Kissing Camels Golf Club surrounds you
west of Colorado Springs near Garden of Gods and you'll
find the
environment a perfect combination of business and pleasure.
 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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May Meeting
EWI members and guests enjoyed a stimulating and entertaining
presentation by Career and Communication Coach Laura Benjamin
at the May 14 meeting held at Giuseppe’s Old Depot Restaurant.
Laura’s presentation focused on key patterns of career
success and talent development. She imparted tested strategies
to help the audience learn how to make the most of a present
position, move towards a more rewarding vocation, or transition
into the “next half” of working life.
Critical to long-term personal and vocational success, Laura
says, is the ability to distinguish and leverage the top 5%
of ones skills, talents, and passions. Laura also touched on
overcoming the permission paradox, having the courage to differentiate,
reconstructing market boundaries, building a master list of
success, quantifying accomplishments, and creating a Success
Strategy Line ™. She also shared her innovative thinking
tool, the CARLA Concept Model ™.
EWI members and guests, even the wait staff, found Laura to
be enlightening, entertaining, and down to earth. Without a
doubt, Laura is someone who has put into action the top 5%
of her talents and skills to produce maximum momentum!
No Photos Available!
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Chapter Minutes |
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Minutes of the Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL¨
May 7, 2008
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Call to Order:
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Meeting called to order by President, Susan L. Davis at
5:08 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; Lynn Severson,
SAA; Lorrie Todd, TA and Publications; Dianne Crimble and
Carol Bryant, Ways and Means; Angie Stott, Membership; Kathleen
Kershaw, Scholarship; Terza Eckholm, Guest. 9 present quorum
established.
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Minutes:
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Approved as posted motion by Carol Bryant, second by Lori
Todd, motion passed.
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Treasurer's Report:
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Ressler traveling, report by email.Attached is the 03/31/08
Financial Statement and list of expenses for themonth for your
review and approval. There were no debit card transactionsduring
the month. We discussed making budget adjustments at last month'smeeting
so I am working on separating the Operating budget from the
BCDPbudget and will have it for next month. Also attached
is our 1st Quarter Financial and BDCP Financial Report which
has been submitted to Corporate.
As of March 31, 2008 Checking $ 8,267.41 BCDP $ 18,160.44
BCDP Endowment $ 174,951.19
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Communications:
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Committee Reports:
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Hospitality - Joan Saucerman unable to attend, report
by email.
Purchased a set of various cards for quick mailing and less
cost.
Membership - 51 Member Firms, 7 Additional Reps,
3 Sustaining Members, 19 Life Members, 1 Honorary Member,
1 Transitional member, 1 pending application for membership.
Firm: Presidential Brokerage, representative, Brandy Merriam.
A motion was made by Angie Stott to admit Presidential Brokerage
as a new member, second by Diane Crimble, motion approved.
The ten day notice will be completed by email to initiate
the new member application process quicker. There are approximately
three firms interested in joining; more investigation will
be done on potential applications to avoid major and minor
classification conflicts. Applications will be further investigated
and discussed at the next membership committee meeting. Any
interested members are encouraged to attend.
Next meeting May 22, 2008 @ Caspian Cafe, 11:30 AM, RSVP
Angie 881-0700.
Publicity - Audrey Shrive was unable to attend, report
by telephone.
Our general membership meeting was announced in a recent
publication of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
Scholarship - Kathleen will re-contact PP Foundation
and CC Foundation to follow-up on potential membership. One
of our Scholarship recipients may graduate this year. Kathleen
will arrange to have one of our Scholarship recipients at
our Scholastic Golf Tournament.
Sergeant-at-Arms - Fifty (53) individuals attended
the April meeting, this included nine (9) guests. The attendance
log has been update and was presented by Lynn. SAA to contact
those members that have not maintained minimum attendance
standards. Lynn will start the summary log of attendance
and locations.
Programs - By email from Kelly Wood
May program: Laura Benjamin, Colorado Career and Communications
Coach venue will be Giuseppe's Depot.
June golf tournament
July program: Tourism in the Pikes Peak Region; Then and
Now. Venue TBD.
August program with the Girl Scouts. Call Lynn Severson
if interested in helping as table captain, venue TBD.
September: Installation of new officers.
Nominating - Kathy Wallace traveling, report by email.
Positions are being filled some are still available. Contract
Kathy
Wallace for discussion of available positions.
TA/Publications - The merchant account certificate
has been renewed. A motion to pay the renewal fees total
$99.00. A motion was made bv Lorrie Todd and second by Angie
Stott, motion passed. Lorrie may have a replacement for her
work in the Publications position.
25th Year Celebration Committee- Kathleen
O'Leary traveling report by email. Making GREAT progress, but
not pushing things until after the golf tournament.
Ways and Means - The committee is still in need of
more hole and cart sponsors. The golf luncheon will held
at the Country Club instead of the Golf Club. Currently we
have nineteen (19) golf teams. If the weather is accommodating
cocktails and lunch will be served on the West patio. This
is a huge bonus due to the incredible view of the Garden
of the Gods view. Cost of the luncheon if not playing golf
will be $40.00. Luncheon is included in the registration
fee for the golfers.
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Unfinished Business:
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A motion was made by Pat Cooper and second by Carol Bryant
to amend the Colorado Springs Chapter Standing Rules and
Procedures and the Colorado Springs Chapter By Laws to reflect
the new flexible membership that was adopted by the Board
of Directors in the March 2008 meeting. Minor modifications
were made to the changes, motion passed. The general membership
will be presented the changes by email for vote. See Exhibit
A for modifications.
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New Business:
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Discussed format for our next general membership meeting.
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Announcements:
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Adjournment:
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6:38PM
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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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