MINNEAPOLIS CHAPTER October 2014 | Vol. 55, No. 10 Chartered 1960 President’s Message “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working TOGETHER” Lisa Hamilton Chapter President Carlson 2014-2015 Officers, Directors and Advisor ~ James Cash Penney Our September 17th Strategy Planning Meeting of of Minneapolis found chapter representatives working and planning together. Attendees participated in one of three committee groups (Communications, Programs, or Membership). Ideas were shared and captured. A representative from each of the committees provided a quick recap of items discussed. It was clear that we all are focused on growing our chapter together. Growing doesn’t just mean growing our chapter membership. It includes each member growing and learning through attending chapter programs, reading chapter and corporate communications, networking with other chapter representatives, mentoring new members and working alongside each other toward a common vision and goals. EWI® I’m challenging EWI of Minneapolis to focus on the word together for 2014-2015. Why this one word? A request was made to each of the incoming Chapter Presidents by our 2014-2015 EWI Corporate President, Darlene Banogan. She asked us to read a book by Dan Britton entitled ‘One Word That Will Change Your Life’ and to come up with one word that our chapter would focus on for the next year. The concept of the book is simple. It asks a reader to embrace ownership of one word for 365 days and by doing so the word becomes the vision for the upcoming year. I thought about this concept and finding one word that EWI of Minneapolis could focus on for 20142015. The word together kept coming into focus. The dictionary states together as being ‘with or in proximity to another person or people; at the same time’. President Lisa Hamilton Carlson Vice President/PresidentElect/Philanthropy/PR Bev Kennedy Parliamentary Consulting Secretary Courtney Wiehoff Carlson Advisors, LLP Treasurer Pam Steinkraus Graco Inc. Membership/Mentoring Director Belinda Muehlbauer CWT – Meetings and Events Sergeant-at-Arms/ Program/Fund Raising/Hospitality Director Rhoda Ailts Graco Inc. Communications Director Jill Kruger Jill Kruger Designs Advisor Gina Brennan Corporate Car & Coach President’s Message / Chapter Officers and Directors p. 1-2 • October Chapter Meeting 1 Information p. 3 • LCAM Highlights p. 4-8 • Member Firms in the News p. 9 • Calendar of Upcoming Events / Birthdays / EWI Mission, Vision and Values p. 10 • Chapter Info/Anniversaries p. 11 ewiConnect October 2014 Minneapolis Chapter Monthly Newsletter ewimsp.org By working together and being committed to supporting member firms, representatives and community, EWI promotes: • Member Firms o Showcases your firm’s products and services through advertising and sponsorship • Personal and Professional Growth o Professional development webinars and conference workshops o Academy of Leadership programs o Serving on corporate and chapter boards and committees • Community Involvement o Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) scholarships o Literacy programs • Relationship Building o Connecting with other representatives at monthly chapter meetings, regional conference and EWI’s Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting (LCAM) We can grow stronger from the connections created by our involvement in EWI. Let’s work together and share the value of membership. An easy way to do this is by utilizing current social media tools. Are you experienced using social media or are you a novice? I know I’m in the novice category and would like to learn more. Well … there is an opportunity to learn more at our October 15th Chapter Meeting. You won’t want to miss it! If you have other ideas or questions, please reach out to me or a member of the Board of Directors. We are here to assist. Lisa Hamilton Chapter President, EWI of Minneapolis TOGETHER EWI of Minneapolis L to R: Membership Director, Belinda Muehlbauer, CWT Meetings & Events, and new representatives, Sara King, Hilton Minneapolis and Joanne Roehrich, Xcel Energy, participate in strategic planning for the new year during the September Chapter Meeting 2 | Page EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 Online: ewiconnect.com / Email: [email protected] ewiConnect October 2014 Minneapolis Chapter Monthly Newsletter ewimsp.org 3 | Page EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 Online: ewiconnect.com / Email: [email protected] ewiConnect Minneapolis Chapter Monthly Newsletter October 2014 ewimsp.org LCAM HIGHLIGHTS Thom Singer | Connecting with People in a Social Media Crazy World By Lisa Hamilton, Carlson Thom Singer was the keynote speaker on Thursday, September 11th at the 2014 Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting (LCAM) in Washington, D.C. He has written books on the power of business relationships, networking, presentation skills and entrepreneurship. Thom shared an inspirational message challenging each of us to move beyond the superficial connections in our social media crazy world and speaking about the importance of networking (human engagement). Networking is about long-term mutually beneficial relationships and people succeed more because of networking than by not networking. Networking allows us to put the pieces together and when pieces are put together big success can come your way! During the keynote message and throughout the conference Thom challenged us to be engaged in networking with others and to be fully present in our conversations. He challenged us to continue this practice once we returned home. Tips one could use as they met with people or new clients, include: • Utilize LinkedIn o Businesses start their sourcing by using LinkedIn to do preliminary work in looking at candidates. It’s not just for recruiting. o Before your meetings check LinkedIn profiles for the people you’ll be meeting with. When you find and realize you might have a connection based on information in their profiles you’ll find that you can ‘fast forward’ to trust more quickly. Having commonalities is good. • What is your personal brand? Your brand is the execution on a promise. • Top reason for attending an event or conference? Almost always it is about networking opportunities. o Get out of your comfort zone and meet people o Be approachable and have your nametag visible o Talk to people you don’t know o Don’t be the best kept secret (at this conference, in your industry, etc.) o The power of ‘Hello’ breaks you free. o Share experiences and build relationships, it’s not just about business o Have fun! At some point in your career or your life, you are going to need something and someone in your life who will be that connection because you took the time to build that connection! 4 | Page EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 Online: ewiconnect.com / Email: [email protected] ewiConnect Minneapolis Chapter Monthly Newsletter October 2014 ewimsp.org LCAM “WOW” TAKE-A-WAYS • What an incredible 4 days! Great leadership training sessions at Leadership Caucus and Annual Meeting. It’s a fantastic opportunity to network with other incoming chapter presidents. Lisa Hamilton • From Thom Singer, I learned E=MC² in the networking world. Translation: Engagement = meaningful connections between 2 people. Jean Worrell • I was “WOWed” by the energy and enthusiasm of the young women in the Collegiate Chapter. I was inspired to volunteer to mentor one of them. Rhoda Ailts • My WOW factor is and continues to be the friendships that are formed with other EWI women across the Nation. Every year I attend, I meet another 4-5 ‘real’ connections and through Face Book and LinkedIn, am able to stay in touch, and reach out for business questions, networking opportunities and solid B2B exchanges! Belinda Muehlbauer • That the delegate body voted to adopt all of the progressive initiatives that we believe will enhance our organization to both our members and prospective members. Bev Kennedy CONGRATULATIONS BEV KENNEDY Bev was elected to represent the Central Division on the Corporate Nominating Committee during the 2014 Annual Meeting. Thank You I want to say “thank you” to our Chapter representatives who attended LCAM and helped with my campaign for Central Division Representative to the Corporate Nominating Committee. This committee reviews applications for service on the Corporate Board and proposes a slate of officers and directors that is voted on by the delegates at the Annual Meeting and will have a large impact on the direction of EWI over the next year. Bev Kennedy, CAP Parliamentary Consulting 2013-2014 EWI Corporate Governance Chair 5 | Page EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 Online: ewiconnect.com / Email: [email protected] ewiConnect October 2014 Minneapolis Chapter Monthly Newsletter ewimsp.org EWI of Minneapolis is a Repeat Winner at LCAM! Congratulations to Jean Worrell and the Communications Committee The Minneapolis Chapter received some nice recognition as our October Chapter newsletter was selected as one of the three best this past year. This is the second consecutive year that the Minneapolis Chapter received this award. Pictured to the left are Jean Worrell, Communications Committee Chair, and Gina Brenna, Chapter President. Also serving on the Communications Committee this past year were Sharon Drews, Thomson Reuters, Marsha Connor, Xcel Energy, and Leslie Rosedahl, Lockridge Grindal Nauen. LCAM 2014 Photo Gallery Jean Worrell, Gina Brennan, Rhoda Ailts, Lisa Hamilton and Jack Hillegass at Opening Night Celebration Belinda Muehlbauer, Jack Hillegass and Lisa Hamilton at Opening Night Reception Rhoda Ailts, Bev Kennedy and Jean Worrell at Closing Night Gala 6 | Page EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 Online: ewiconnect.com / Email: [email protected] ewiConnect Minneapolis Chapter Monthly Newsletter October 2014 ewimsp.org LCAM 2014 Photo Gallery Chapter Dinner at Washington, D.C. Firm Carmine’s Jack Reiter and Rhoda Ailts after touring the White House Jack and Cindy Hillegass enjoy Chapter Dinner at Carmine’s The White House Board of Directors of EWI’s First Collegiate Chapter, University of MissouriColumbia, pictured with Corporate Director, Cortney Ihde (far right) 7 | Page EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 Online: ewiconnect.com / Email: [email protected] ewiConnect October 2014 Minneapolis Chapter Monthly Newsletter ewimsp.org EWI Corporate President, Ronwyn Anderson with Minneapolis Chapter President, Gina Brennan Jean Worrell, Belinda Muehlbauer, Gina Brennan, Lisa Hamilton with Brenda Barbarich of Detroit-Windsor Chapter enjoy the Odyssey Cruise Belinda Muehlbauer and Gina Brennan all decked out at Closing Night Gala 8 | Page EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 Online: ewiconnect.com / Email: [email protected] ewiConnect October 2014 Minneapolis Chapter Monthly Newsletter ewimsp.org MEMBER FIRMS IN THE NEWS Xcel Energy in the News By Barbara Bridgeman, Xcel Energy Xcel Energy was named #1 Wind Provider for the 10th consecutive year from the American Wind Energy Association Report. Xcel Energy for the 8th year, earned a spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, one of the most recognized benchmarks worldwide for corporate sustainability. Xcel Energy’s “Day of Service” held on Sept. 6, involved 660 employees, family members and friends across the Minnesota jurisdiction, served 25 organizations. Approximately 2,000 hours were volunteered, valued at $45,000 by the Points of Light Foundation, in Washington, D.C. Xcel Energy in March 2014 received an Emergency Recovery Award for its outstanding power restoration efforts after a widespread, severe weather outbreak in the company’s Upper Midwest Service Territory in 2013. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ George Family Foundation Recognizes Twin Cities Women Leaders By Jean Worrell, MDA Leadership Consulting At its first-ever “Celebrating Twin Cities Women Leaders” event on September 16, the George Family Foundation recognized 84 exceptional women leaders making remarkable contributions to building the Twin Cities. “Celebrating Twin Cities Women Leaders” was held at the Guthrie Theater on Tuesday, September 16, in conjunction with a preview performance of Wendy Wasserstein’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Heidi Chronicles. The event celebrated women who have served as CEO, board chair or president of large corporations, colleges and universities, government and nonprofit organizations, health care, and major arts organizations in the Twin Cities. Nine groundbreaking women leaders were also honored posthumously at the event for their contributions in creating the quality of life present in the Twin Cities today. Two of our member firms had honorees at this special event: Sandra Davis, Chair and Founder, MDA Leadership Consulting, and three Carlson executives Trudy Rautio, CEO, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, and Wendy Carlson. 9 | Page EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 Online: ewiconnect.com / Email: [email protected] ewiConnect October 2014 Minneapolis Chapter Monthly Newsletter ewimsp.org CALENDAR OF UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETING EVENTS EWI MISSION, VISION AND VALUES MISSION Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Chapter Meeting OCTOBERHilton Minneapolis 2 Janet Tschida 15 Jodee McCallum Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Chapter Meeting NOVEMBER TBD DECEMBER None 13 Pam Steinkraus 19 Jean Worrell Wednesday, December 2014 21 Tami 17, VanBrocklin 26 Pauline Knight Chapter Meeting Blaisdell Manor CALENDAR OF UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS EWI brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development and encouraging community involvement. VISION To be a global women’s organization of 5,000 engaged members empowering others for positive change. VALUES Integrity Excellence Respect Collaboration Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Board Meeting Via teleconference Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Board Meeting TBD Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Board Meeting Via teleconference HAPPY BIRTHDAY! October 2 October 11 October 15 Janet Tschida Jill Kruger Jodee McCallum CAREERS 10 | Page EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 Online: ewiconnect.com / Email: [email protected] ewiConnect Minneapolis Chapter Monthly Newsletter October 2014 ewimsp.org MINNEAPOLIS CHAPTER MEMBER FIRMS Advisor Net Financial Carlson Carlson Advisors, LLP CWT – Meetings and Events Cerner Corporation Cities Communications, Inc. Corporate Car & Coach Dalco Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. Graco Inc. Hilton Minneapolis Jill Kruger Designs Lockridge Grindal Nauen MDA Leadership Consulting Muse Event Center by CRAVE Catering Parliamentary Consulting S & T Office Products and Office Interiors Sempris, LLC Thomson Reuters, Legal Three Sons Signature Cuisine Xcel Energy Inc. Life Member: Pauline Knight EWI OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES FIRMS 11 Years Cerner Corporation 7 Years Corporate Car & Coach REPRESENTATIVES none this month COURTESY MESSAGES ewiConnect is the official publication of EWI of Minneapolis Articles, photos, member and firm news items for the monthly publication may be submitted to: Jill Kruger via email at [email protected]. DEADLINE for the November ewiConnect newsletter: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 If you need assistance with transportation to Chapter Meetings, or if you know of any significant happenings of interest to our members, such as deaths, illnesses or accidents, please contact the Secretary Courtney Wiehoff via email at [email protected]. ROSTER UPDATES The Roster change form is for firms and representatives to update any information. Please contact Bev Kennedy via email at [email protected] if you need to update your Roster information. 11 | Page EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 Online: ewiconnect.com / Email: [email protected]
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