Chartered in 1983 |
Colorado Springs Chapter
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May 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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May7,
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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May
14,
2008
Chapter Meeting: Giuseppes
Old Depot Restaurant
Program:Laura Benjamin, Colorado Career and Communication Coach
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Date:
Event:
Where: |
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: |
July
9, 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...
The Colours Of Wine
Janeene Young
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 Wine
has been a passion of mine for years. I began studying
wine in 2005 after a particularly fine glass of Riesling
that followed several not-so-great glasses of other wines
I couldn't have possibly enjoyed with my beginner's palate
and became a Sommelier in 2007. Wine is a fascinating,
complex, (sometimes intimidating) world of labels, wineries,
varieties, years, grapes, aromas, and tastes. I enjoy educating,
demystifying and simplifying the world of wine for my friends
and customers.
My Mother, Jan and I bought the Corkscrew Custom Wine
Shop in February 2007. From the moment I walked into the
shop, I knew it was the perfect venue for sharing my knowledge,
experience, and passion for wine. I knew the Shop would
also be perfect for my Mom, a talented Do-It-Yourself-er
with a creative streak. Over the years, Mom and I have
scrap-booked, decorated and indulged our creative talents
together. Now we combine and create customized gifts and
baskets for all occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings,
showers, picnics, you-name-it). We can even design and
print a customized wine label for your selections--making
your gift personal, memorable, and extraordinary.
New this year is "The Colours of Wine". After
noticing how difficult it was for some people to select
a bottle of wine, I devised a color chart that identifies
the main aromas and tastes. Once you identify the tastes
and corresponding colors, you can go to our shelves and
select any bottle of wine that contains those colors and
be confident your money is well invested in a bottle you
will enjoy. The Color-Coded System also lets you expand
your experience of wine by letting you venture to new labels
that have the tastes you enjoy but might also contain one
more element you'd like to explore. For example, if you
like something light and fruity, you might also want to
try a light, fruity wine with peppery undertones. Helping
you find new tastes to enjoy is one of my greatest joys. Keep
your eye out for our website that will provide a wine shopping
experience like nothing you have ever experienced at www.coloradospringswine.com coming
in early May.
This summer, The Corkscrew Custom Wine Shop is hosting
a series of Saturday wine tastings and you're all invited!
Come sample reds, whites, and roses from overseas, across
the country and down the road. We carry unusual, hard-to-find
labels, local Colorado growers, and organic wines. We also
carry decanters, glasses, bottle stoppers, glass charms,
and other accessories.
Come see us at: 1635 W Uintah or RSVP for one of
our wine tastings: 719.473.9463
We're famous for our wine selection and gifts. Come see us and you will be
too.
Here's to your health! Cheers
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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 ...
CALL FOR LEADERSHIP
by Susan Davis,
Wells Fargo Wealth Management
Group |
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Many
of us are often approached by new members and asked "what
is the best way for me to get involved and benefit the most from
EWI?" The answer is usually, "attend an event, or participate
in one of several of our monthly meeting programs such as the Kissing
Camels Golf Tournament on June 6th or our August program with Girl
Scouts "Got Money" and our local EWI 25th Anniversary
in October." Although these are valuable programs to participate
in, one of most popular options for meeting peers, building relationships
and networks, gaining confidence and acquiring skills and gratification
is to become a volunteer!
Just imagine a world where no one volunteered…think of what
our city would be like if nobody bothered and everyone refused
to help. We would not have some of the great colleges we have,
the arts, music, sports and incredible organizations that form
our city and fulfill so many needs for our community…. the
list is endless and the need is great. Volunteering has become
a part and parcel of society and it is truly unimaginable to think
of a world without it.
A volunteer is someone who gives time, energy and talents to
others. A volunteer is someone who is willing to learn. A volunteer
is
someone who has the freedom to choose. Volunteers must have an
open mind, be willing to embrace wisdom learned from others and
also let the experience of volunteering lead to personal inner
growth. Volunteers realize the importance of time and kindness.
With the wide range of opportunities, volunteers have the freedom
to find an organization that best suits their needs. For many,
volunteering is a way of life. Whether taking part consists of
a few hours after work, an entire day, or months or years at
a time, volunteering fulfills a need to give back. EWI is a
great
place to get involved and volunteer!
Why Volunteer? When you volunteer you are giving something back
to your community by lending a helping hand to people and organizations.
What you may not realize is that volunteering also benefits you
as an individual. There are many good reasons to get involved
in the community, including learning something about yourself.
Some of the benefits of volunteering
You can:
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Make new friends
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Explore career and personal interests
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Earn great recommendations
for future employment
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Develop marketable job skills
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Build your resume
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Enrich your education
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Uncover hidden skills and talents
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Increase your self-confidence
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Have fun
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Make a difference
Over one-third of our EWI members are or have
volunteered at some point during their membership. We
cannot succeed without our volunteers
and this is what Executive Women International
is all about. Not only will you contribute to the
success and vision
of
EWI, but
you will enhance your skills, building
lasting friendships
and have a lot of fun! Sign up today
to become a part of EWI. You
can email Kathy Wallace at kawallace@msn.com
or call her at 548-0582 or contact me for more information.
We
can't wait
to
see what
skills
and ideas you will contribute to Springs
EWI! 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 |
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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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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
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: May 14, 2008
Location: Giuseppes Old Depot Restaurant
Program: Career and Talent Development: What are Your Key Patterns
of Career Success and are They Workin' for Ya? with Laura Benjamin,
Colorado Career and Communication Coach
 
List of Upcoming Programs:
June 6: EWI Scholastic Classic Golf
Tournament, Kissing Camels Golf Club
July 9: TBD
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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New Member
Firm: Mountain States Pipe & Supply
1st Representative: Cindy Stermitz, Controller
Classification Major: Manufacturing
Distributor of pipe, valve, fittings, water, gas & electric
meters.
Firm began business: 1955
Membership Announcements
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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.
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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
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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?
We Are On A Roll!……
And Picking Up Speed! |
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Ways & Means Committee
Report
Hello Ladies!!
REMEMBER…
- - - - - - - DOOR PRIZE DONATIONS - - - - - - -
You’re
welcome to bring any door prize donations you have to the meeting
tonight at Old Town GuestHouse
Please include your name, company, phone number, a description and estimated
value of your donation
June 6, 2008 Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO DONATE…
Contact me:
Marti Hartman
Woodford Manufacturing Company
Phone – 572-2646
Fax – 572-2677
mhartman@woodfordmfg.com
THANK YOU!!!
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
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Welcome and Tournament Rules Review
8:30 a.m. - Shot Gun Start
2:00 p.m. - Clubhouse Lunch and Awards
Tee Me Up
Individual golfers or foursomes are also welcome:
Individual Rates
$185
Foursome Rate
$740
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.
EWI
members Spend a lovely afternoon at the Kissing Camels Golf
Club. There is no monthly meeting in June. If you want
to attend the luncheon on Friday June 6, 2008, you will
need to register online at the Springs EWI website (www.springsewi.com)
toward the end of May. The cost will be $35.00.
 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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April Meeting
Wednesday,
April 9th, proved to be a fantastic evening of EWI networking
, socializing, catching up with old friends and meeting new
friends at the Old Town Guest House in Old Colorado City,
even though the weather left a lot to be desired. Inside
the welcoming atmosphere of the Guesthouse attendees, everyone
enjoyed eating of Pepper Parmesan Straws, Roast Beef Cocktail
Sandwiches with Peach Chutney, Veggies with blue cheese and
hummus, Thai Spring Rolls, a Cheese Torte Platter and Salmon
Teriyaki on Wonton Crisps, some chocolates and, of course,
wine served by a most handsome gentleman. There was wonderful
conversations and lots of visiting where everyone enhanced
their knowledge of the businesses in attendance.
We had many guests, some of which included Pineapple Daisy
(and their scrumptious chocolate covered strawberries), Kikapo
(which brought samples of African house decorative items) and
Send Out Cards (which helps busy business people send Thank
You ' s, etc. to retain clientele) along with El Paso County
Clerk & Recorder, CS Business Journal (Rebecca Tonn one
of our scholarship recipients) and Etcetera Designs.
Before departing tours were given of the B&B showing the
8 unique soundproofed rooms with balconies overlooking Pikes
Peak and/or Garden of the Gods, 4 of which have private outdoor
hot tubs with fireplaces and 3 have steam showers (rumors had
it that some wanted to just spend the night rather than going
back out into the weather).
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Chapter Minutes |
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Minutes of the Colorado Springs Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL¨
April 2, 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; Christine
Ressler, Treasurer; Kathy Wallace, Advisor; Lynn Severson,
SAA; Bea Steahlin, Historian; Lorrie Todd, TA; Audrey Shrive
Publicity; Elva Munoz SAA; Joan Saucerman, Hospitality; Dianne
Crimble, Ways and Means. 11 present quorum established.
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Minutes:
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Approved as posted, motion by Kathy Wallace, second by Bea
Steahlin, motion passed.
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TreasurerÕs Report:
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As
of January 31, 2008 Checking $ 8,458.95 BCDP Savings $ 17,121.49
BCDP Endowment $ 177,541.19
One debt transactions approved: Feb 2, 2008 to Patty Jewett
for $ 1,085.26, meeting expense, Motion by Kathy Wallace,
second by Lynn Severson, motion passed.
The Scholarship Account from here on out will be referred
to as our BCDP (Business and Career Development Program)
as mandated by the Corporate office. Discussed budget concerns
and need to be cognizant of all future expenditures for the
remaining year.
Follow-up of the EWI generic business card project by Chris
Ressler. So far the bids are coming in very high, will continue
to research.
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Communications:
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Committee Reports:
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Hospitality - Flowers were sent to Angie Stott. Joan
will conduct a net-working exercise at our next membership
meeting. Elva volunteered to assist with the exercise.
Membership -49 Member Firms, 8 Additional Reps,
3 Sustaining Members, 19 Life Members, 1 Honorary Member,
1 Transitional member, 1 pending application for membership,
Firm: Mountain States Pipe & Supply, representative Cindy
Stermitz, Controller. The ten day notice will be completed
by email to initiate the new member application process quicker.
New member posted last month Phil Winslow BMW, representative
Rhonda Blain.
Publicity -Audrey sent out press releases for the
upcoming meeting. The Gazette is to post as well as some
of the other neighborhood newspapers.
Historian -Bea has been successful in locating some
old pictures for the upcoming 25th Anniversary
celebration. She is busy organizing them for our big event.
If any members have old pictures, please contact Bea so they
can be included in our 25th celebration event.
Sergeant-at-Arms -Forty-eight (48) individuals attended
the February meeting. A partial attendance log was presented
by Lynn. SAA to contact those members that have not maintained
minimum attendance standards. The entire membership log is
to be complied and presented at the next board meeting. Elva
is to organize a binder of all members so that existing and
new members can have access to all business cards. This is
to help promote out internal referral system.
Programs -The April meeting will be held at Old
Town Guest House. It will focus on internal networking and
an informal caucus to review Board positions for 2009.
May (Career) featured speaker will be Laura Benjamin Communication
and Business Coaching. Location to be announced.
June (Community) Golf TournamentAugust (All 3 C's) An interactive
program conducted with The Girl Scouts, Sandy Taylor. Location
to be announced.
September Annual business meeting and installation for new
officers 2008-2009.
Nominating -Kathy to conduct an open forum discussing
the available board positions at the next membership meeting.
Several positions are still available; if you are interested
please contact Kathy Wallace.
TA-No news, systems are operating smoothly
Publications-Now that the renewal of membership is
completed, addresses will be updated on the web-site directory.
25th Year Celebration Committee-The second meeting was held March 20th and the committee
is moving along with good progress. Next meeting is scheduled
for April 23rd at 5:30PM. Location will be Kathy
WallaceÕs home 1030 Dark Horse Dr W, CS, CO 80919 She can
be reached at 460-0507. All members encouraged to attend.
Ways and Means-The committee has received $9k in
sponsorship commitments. Two golf teams have registered from
the last Gazette ad. Teams can register on line. Next meeting
scheduled for May 6th at the Elephant Bar on N Academy 5:00PM.
Please RSVP to Dianne 471-8320 or Carol 570-1068.
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Unfinished Business:
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New Business:
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President Davis discussed with the Corporate office our
new flexible membership policy adopted at our last March
board meeting. The Corporate office indicated that they eliminated
the attendance requirements several years ago and it is now
up to each Chapter to discern their local policy. Pat to
investigate any changes that we will have to make within
our Chapter.
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Announcements:
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Board Retreat tentatively scheduled for June 12th afternoon
session. Details pending.
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Adjournment:
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6:50 PM
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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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