November | Vol. No.3 11 March Vol. 1514, , No. A Letter from Our President Dana Nichols EWI of Tulsa The Tulsa Chapter of EWI has quite a head of steam going. Membership is up and still growing, and our chapter meetings and programs are experiencing new Tulsa area venues with very interesting speakers. Our Reading Rally/Corporate Literacy committee is doing great with an ambitious project tied with LCAM 2015. Students are preparing their scholarship applications and you can Like Us on Facebook. The Fundraising committee is focused, preparing to meet the needs of the chapter this year and has its sights set on 20152016. The ladies of SAA, Hospitality and Orientation are welcoming the new faces and guiding them toward committees and their new-found friends, which leads to fresh ideas and even more momentum. And in the engine room is the core membership of the Tulsa chapter. Past Presidents, Advisors, Trustees and Representatives continue to guide the chapter along a strong and steady path to success. I look forward to seeing and honoring all of you at the March 12, 2015, meeting when we celebrate 59 years as a chapter of Executive Women International. 2014-2015 Officers & Directors President Dana Nichols, Cimarex Energy Co. [email protected], 918-295-1708 Vice President/President-Elect Felicia Senter, Tulsa Tech [email protected], 918-828-5007 Secretary Donna Andrest, DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown [email protected], 918-732-3617 Treasurer Kristy Miller, Blueknight Energy Partners [email protected], 918-237-4024 Sergeant-at-Arms Leslie Lynn, Cimarex Energy Co. [email protected], 918-560-7178 B/C/DP Amanda Colquitt, T.D. Williamson, Inc. [email protected], 918-447-5303 Membership Reta Hallam, Manhattan Construction Company [email protected], 918-878-3382 Programs Tonya Solomon, Allegra Print & Imaging [email protected], 918-747-3700 Communication Angie Walters, Schnake Turnbo Frank [email protected], 918-582-9151 Fundraising Trish Richey, Key Personnel, Inc. [email protected], 918-699-8537 Advisors Kim Bowman, T.D. Williamson, Inc. [email protected], 918-447-5044 Jody Davis, Accent Moving & Storage [email protected], 918-251-5594 Linda Safley, Direct Energy Inc. [email protected], 918-493-9508 Letter from the President p. 1 • Survey Results p. 2 • March Meeting Announcement p. 3 • New Member Spotlight p. 4 • Board Reports p. 5-6 • Member Firm Spotlights p.7-8 • Tech Tip p. 9 • February Meeting Highlights p. 9-12 • LCAM 2015 Announcement p. 14 Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter February Meeting: Firm Night Manhattan Construction Here’s What Our Members Had to Say… “Food was excellent and Bob Jack was very entertaining. It was very interesting to hear about the history of Manhattan and the projects they have completed over the years.” “This was a great venue. The space was large enough to accommodate everyone without feeling crowded, and the acoustics were very good. Meal was very good as well.” “Not quite what I had expected from this restaurant. Food quality not as good as individual dining, disappointed in the frozen vegetable medley. The waiter snapped at us when we asked for coffee at the table.” “The venue, food and speaker were all excellent! Unfortunately, I had to leave before the speaker completed his presentation, however, his topic, involvement with audience and delivery of message appeared to be well received by all who attended the meeting.” Thank you Note from Linda Wingo My dear friends of EWI, thank you for your prayers and support. We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of concern. We appreciate the plant and hope you know how much it means to our family. Linda Wingo Heather Rettedal, Arvest Bank, and Lisa Stansill, United States Beef Corp. (ARBY’s) 2 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter March Meeting EWI of Tulsa 59th Anniversary Celebration March 12, 2015 5:30 pm - Check In 6:00 pm - Meeting Begins Just say yes and indulge yourself in a presentation hosted by Admiral Express and Topeca Coffee where you will learn the secrets of brewing, picking coffee beans, and the wonderful flavors of coffee. Times have changed and this is not the cup of Joe your grandmother served! Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S. 107th East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74133 Dress Business Casual Cost $40 Members and Guests $30 Sustaining Members RSVP by Noon on Friday, March 6, to Leslie Lynn via email [email protected] Make checks payable to “EWI of Tulsa.” Mail to: Kristy Miller BlueKnight Energy Partners 6060 American Plaza Suite 601 Tulsa, OK 74135 Heather Rettedal, Arvest Bank, and Lisa Stansill, United States Beef Corp. (ARBY’s) 3 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter New Member Spotlight Meet Candace Fields What does your company do and what is your function within the company? Party Pro Rents is the premier tent, full-service event rental and production company dedicated to providing a superior rental experience. I am the Marketing Manager. I am responsible for creating and maintaining a continuous professional representation of our company; including, but not limited to social media, marketing campaigns, or business/client relationships. How did you get into this business? All my life I have been the “go to” person for events. While attending Texas Woman’s University, I had the privilege of planning events on a much larger scale for numerous university departments and organizations. It was during the planning of my own wedding that I found Party Pro Rents. After visiting the showroom, I decided to enter the planning industry full-time and took my creative talents to Party Pro Rents as an employee. Tell us something interesting about yourself that a lot of people don’t know, a little known fact or accomplishment, past or present. Although my vocal talent is less than ideal, I love doing karaoke. This is my official challenge to anyone willing to do a sing-off. 4 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter Courtesy Report Susan Layman March Birthdays Representatives March 25 Chris Hiatt Dewberry March 27 Johnnye Potter Sustaining March 2 Cary Evert Hilti, Inc. March 6 Bruce Sneller Doubletree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown March 11 Eugene Hodel Hilti, Inc. March 15 Alex Stallings Blueknight Energy Partners March 15 David Stratton JPMorgan Chase & Co. March 16 Dr. Joseph Moore Moore Funeral Homes March 26 Dick Williamson T.D. Williamson, Inc. Executives Firm Anniversaries March 1956 JPMorgan Chase & Co. March 1956 Mrs. DeHaven’s Flower Shop March 1958 ONEOK, Inc. March 1993 Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance March 1996 Allegra Print & Imaging March 2008 Oklahoma Mailing Equipment March 2011 United States Beef Corp. (Arby’s) March 2012 Blueknight Energy Partners March 2012 Social Security Law Center LLC March 2013 Direct Energy 5 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter Membership Report Reta Hallam New 1st Representatives Kim Nave, SemGroup Corporation Jamie Mathews, Barber & Bartz Firms without Representatives/Executives Mrs. DeHaven’s Flower Shop New Member Firms SemGroup Corporation Barber & Bartz New Sustaining Representative Mary Morrow, Zarrow Family Office, LLC Firm Resignations Merry Maids Omni Air International Pacer Energy Marketing Zarrow Family Office New Executives Carlin Conner, SemGroup Corporation Robert Bartz, Barber & Bartz New 2nd Representative Monte Faires, SemGroup Corporation Recommended for Posting 1. Tulsa Public Schools Executive: TBD Representative: Rue Ramsey, Program Specialist 2. Social Media Strategist Executive: Cindy Morrison Representative: Same 3. York Electronic Systems, Inc. Executive: Jennifer Jezek, CEO Representative: Same 4. Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center Executive: TBD Representative: Natalie Burgess 5. Golden Eagle Federal Credit Executive: TBD Representative: TBD 6. YWCA (Past Member) Executive: TBD Representative: TBD 7. TRC Disaster Solutions Executive: TBD Representative: Tammy Paton 8. Jim Glover Chevrolet Executive: TBD Representative: TBD 9. Sapulpa Chamber Executive: Suzanne Shirley Representative: TBD 10. Individual Member, Karla Brown (Former Member) 6 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter Member Firm Spotlight U.S. Beef Corporation United States Beef Corporation is a family owned and operated business that opened its first Arby’s franchise restaurant in 1969 at 42nd & Peoria in Tulsa. It is now Arby’s largest franchisee and one of the top ten franchise organizations in the world, operating more than 320 restaurants. Today, U.S. Beef serves Arby’s famous slow-roasted beef sandwiches and unique menu items to hungry guests in eight contiguous Midwest and Western states, including Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho. U.S. Beef also owns and operates six Taco Bueno franchise restaurants in Northwest Arkansas. Between now and 2020, U.S. Beef is embarking on an aggressive market development plan, including the construction of 65 new Arby’s restaurants – of which 35 are going up in the Denver market alone. Our strategy has been clear from the beginning -- to create economy in the communities we serve and opportunity for our employees to grow, while delighting our guests with a “Happy to Help” attitude and delicious deli-inspired sandwiches. U.S. Beef has been a member of EWI since 1997. Our Mission EWI brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of: • Promoting member firms, • Enhancing personal and professional development, and • Encouraging community involvement. Our Vision To be a professional organization that creates value for its member firms and their representatives through career development, business connectivity, and involvement in local communities. 7 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter Dates to Note in March Member Firm Spotlight Mid-America Land, Grain & Cattle Co. Membership Committee Meeting March 10, 2015 11:30am Manhattan Construction Company 5601 S. 122nd E. Ave. Contact: Reta Hallam EWI of Tulsa Chapter Meeting March 12, 2015 5:30pm Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th East Ave Tulsa, OK 74133 Reading Rally/ Corporate Literacy March 13, 2015 12:00 pm Conference Call Alzheimer’s Association 2448 East 1st St., Suite #3000 Contact: Debbie Ash Fundraising Committee March 17, 2015 11:30 am Key Personnel 9717 E. 42nd Street, Suite 200 Contact: Trish Richey Chapter Board Meeting March 19, 2015 11:30 am Cimarex Energy Co. 202 S. Cheyenne, 15th Floor Contact: Dana Nichols Mid-America Land, Grain & Cattle Co. Inc. is a working ranch that started in 1978. It is located between Miami, Oklahoma, and Chetopa, Kansas, with headquarters in Tulsa. The ranch has grown to more than 7,000 acres which includes 3,700 acres of improved property and the largest pecan operation in the state. The ranch has more than 1,000 registered cattle. On the property, there is a graveyard with headstones older than the Civil War and legend says there was a major Indian battle near the barn on Squaw Creek. An interesting fact, one of the original surveyor’s stones still marks the state line, which runs through the property. 8 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter February Meeting – Firm Night Speaker & Executive Bob Jack, Manhattan Construction Company Guest Donna DeSimone and Tonya Jimenez, Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center New Member Jamie Mathews, Barber & Bartz, Marnie Knight; Admiral Office Supply; Janis Cohlmia, Tropical Plant Design 9 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter Sustaining Members Johnnye Potter, Lou Winsworth, Betty Oswald, and Mary Morrow Guest Joanne Lucas and Reta Hallam, Manhattan Construction Company New Members: Gayle Dicus, Rib Crib, Candace Fields, Party Pro Rents, Lynne Moore, Moore Funeral Homes, Jamie Mathews, Barber & Bartz, Kim Nave & Monte Faires, SemGroup Corporation, and President Dana Nichols, Cimarex Energy 10 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter Susan Miller, Warren Professional Building Corp, Chris Hiatt, Dewberry, and Guest Pam Taylor Felicia Senter, Tulsa Tech, Alandra Baggett, Sustaining, and Margaret Harrison, Tulsa Community College Brittany Jones, EWI Corporate Office, Dana Nichols, Cimarex Energy, and Wendy Cowley, EWI Corporate Office 11 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter Guest Janna Eremita, Trish Richey, Key Personnel, Krystal Crockett, Bixby Chamber, Wendy Cowley, EWI Corporate Office Sustaining Members Pat Desormeau, Johnnye Potter, Lou Winsworth, and Jody Davis, Accent Moving & Storage/Mayflower 12 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org Tulsa Chapter March 2015 Newsletter 13 | Page Be an intentional influence! For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: ewitulsa.org
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