CHARTERED 1957 HOUSTON EDITION January 2015 President ’s Message Happy New Year!!!!!! Carolyn Noack H appiness depends upon your outlook on life. A ttitude is just as important as ability. P assion – find yours this year. P ositive thoughts make everything easier. Y ou are unique, with special gifts, use them. N ew beginnings with a new year. E nthusiasm is a true secret of success. W ishes – may they turn into goals. Y ears go by too quickly – enjoy them. E nergy – may you have lots of it. A ppreciation of life – don’t take it for granted. R elax – take time to relax in this coming year! 2014–2015 Officers & Directors President Carolyn Noack LINBECK Vice President/ President Elect Linda Petticrew Shell Energy Resources Company Secretary Terri Lemons Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Treasurer Shari Schiffman John Daugherty Realtors Communications Elizabeth Norwood PwC Director At Large, B/C/DP Donna Gurney JLT Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. Fundraising Kathy Hibbard United Way of Greater Houston Membership Lindsey Duhon Hilcorp Energy Company Program Kedrienne Day Teach For America Sincerely, Carolyn Sergeant-at-Arms Carole Pitts John Daugherty Realtors President’s Message: p. 1 • Meeting Notice: p. 2 • Mission/Vision Statement; Did You Know; Calendar of Events: p. 3 • Corporate News: p. 4 • December Meeting Recap: p. 5 • 2015 At A Glance: p. 6 • Professional Development: p. 7 • Firm Spotlight: p. 8 • Have You Met Our Newest Reps: p. 9 - 10 • Thank You: p. 11 • Blanket Making Recap: p. 12 • 1 | Page Photos: p. 13 - 17 • Board Recaps: p. 18 • Happy Anniversary EWI of Houston: p. 19 • Meeting Blanket Making Photos: p. 20 - 24 • Birthdays and Anniversaries: p. 25 • Officers & Directors: p. 26 • Committee Chairs: p. 27 • JANUARY 2015 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 2 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org 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 global women’s organization of 5,000 engaged members empowering others for positive change. Values Houston Chapter Vision Statement Integrity I Excellence I Respect I Collaboration Our Strategic Goals To strengthen, expand, and broaden membership. To provide member firms with meaningful benefits. To actively promote education for all representatives. To achieve a high level of community visibility through service. Corporate Office 3860 South 2300 East, Ste 211 Salt Lake City, UT 84109 Phone: 801.355.2800 Fax: 801.355.2852 EWI® of Houston aspires to be the premier business organization of choice for member firms and their key individuals. Recognized by the Houston community as an avenue to achieve personal and professional excellence, every activity of the Houston Chapter will fulfill at least one of the objectives of the EWI Mission Statement. Contact Information E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ewiconnect.com DID YOU KNOW… You must RSVP to the Sergeant-at-Arms as to whether or not you will be attending the monthly meetings. If you pay on-line for your meeting, you still must RSVP for the meeting. If you are invited to sit at a table, you still must RSVP for the meeting. If you organize a table for the meeting, everyone sitting at your table must still RSVP for the meeting. .Calendar of Events January 8 Monthly Meeting - Sewell Cadillac of Houston Firm Night - 12221 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079 January 14 Monthly Board Meeting - LINBECK April 16-18, 2015 EWI Spring Conference in Milwaukee, WI August 7-8, 2015 Texarkoma Board Forum in Houston, TX September 23-26, 2015 EWI LCAM in Tulsa, OK If you have any questions, please contact: Carole Pitts, SAA [email protected] EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 3 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org CORPORATE NEWS Upcoming Professional Development Webinar Stop Competing and Start Creating the Life You Want to Live Presenter: Nicole Matthews Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Time: 3:00 PM (ET) Giving yourself permission is step number one to start living your best life. You will learn : To acknowledge what is keeping you locked up How to be the architect of your own life Who are your basement dwellers versus your penthouse cheerleaders? How to create your own opportunities by leaning on your circle Nicole Matthews, CSEP, is Founder and Lifestyle Architect of The Henley Company, LLC., a global event, travel, and lifestyle concierge firm based in San Diego, CA. With the belief that life should be experienced in a big way, she focuses on helping clients to live the life they want and produce the experiences they want to remember. Nicole is an accomplished business owner, professional speaker, and now author of “Permission: Stop Competing & Start Creating the Life You Want To Live” Toll Free: 1-877-204-3718 | Direct Dial: 1-303-223-9908 | Access code: 3552800 You can register for the webinar at www.ewiconnect.com and click on the Professional Development Button on the left hand side. EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 4 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org DECEMBER MEETING RECAP Submitted by Shelly Labedzki, representing Deloitte Services LP The EWI of Houston December meeting was held at the newly opened JW Marriott Houston Downtown. With just a few steps inside the beautiful sleek lobby, the festive mood was set! The Monet Room was decked with unique white Christmas tree centerpieces set on black tablecloths. Guests were welcomed with Christmas music provided by the Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir. Their amazing vocal performance had all of the guests singing, dancing, and mingling amid the music. As guests arrived, Rosemary Powers, representing Wells Fargo Bank, and Martha Garcia, representing Eschelon Energy Partners, collected the toy donations for the Houston Police Department “Blue Santa Program.” The Fundraising Committee members were busy selling door prize tickets and poinsettias as well as holding a wine pull, with all the proceeds going to the EWI of Houston operating fund. Rosemary Powers, representing Wells Fargo Bank, delivered the invocation. The Special Business Meeting was called to order by President Carolyn Noack, representing LINBECK, at 6:47pm. Erin Brown, representing Osha Liang LLP, read our Principles and Voting Rights. Sergeant-at-Arms Carole Pitts, representing John Daugherty Realtors, confirmed that a quorum was established. Mary Speltz, Bylaws Chairman, representing CIMA ENERGY LTD, delivered the Bylaws Committee Report, which included the chapter’s option of adding the category of individual memberships. Upon recommendation of our Bylaws Committee, EWI of Houston voted NOT to add the Individual Membership Classification to our Chapter Standing Rules. Additionally, the motion by Vice President Linda Petticrew, representing Shell Energy Resources Company, to grant honorary membership to Walter Mischer, Jr. and Paula Mischer of Mischer Investments passed unanimously. The Special Business Meeting was adjourned at 7:05pm. During dinner, Sarah Smith, representing JW Marriott Houston Downtown, proudly talked about the newly renovated hotel and their design vision of “Culinary, Culture, and Wellness.” She invited members to take a tour of guest rooms after our meeting. Executive Chef Erin Smith and Pastry Chef Sharon Gofreed prepared an amazing dinner of rustic kale salad, sage-roasted Airline Chicken with roasted vegetable couscous & butternut squash cream sauce. The dessert was a beautiful vanilla cake with raspberry consommé. With coffee, we were served an assorted plate of truffles and macaroons. Martha Garcia, representing Eschelon Energy Partners, introduced our guest speaker Georgiana Davis of the Houston Police Department. She spoke briefly about the history of the “Blue Santa Program” and thanked EWI of Houston for their support. Kori Peters, 2013/2014 EWI of Houston President, representing Hilcorp Energy Company, had the honor of presenting our 2014 Past Presidents’ Award to Adelaide DeBow, sustaining member. Kori expressed the chapter’s gratitude for Adelaide’s years of tireless support for EWI and our mission. It was a well-deserved honor and a complete surprise to Adelaide! The evenings’ festivities were capped off with Membership Director Lindsey Duhon, representing Hilcorp Energy Company, introducing our five new members! Carolyn Noack closed the meeting by thanking our members for their attendance and wishing all a wonderful holiday season! EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 5 | Page JANUARY 2015 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org EWI of Houston - 2015 at a Glance Here is a quick glance at the upcoming year. We will fill in the details as we go along. Date Thursday, February 12 Event Chapter Meeting Thursday, February 19 Full Board Meeting with Committee Chairs Thursday, March 12 Chapter Meeting Thursday, March 19 Board Meeting Thursday, April 9 Executives’ Night Tuesday, April 21 Board Meeting Thursday, May 14 Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Firm Night Thursday, May 21 Full Board Meeting with Committee Chairs Thursday, June 11 Chapter Meeting Honoring Past Presidents and Business Meeting Thursday, June 18 Board Meeting Thursday, July 9 Scholarship Awards Night Thursday, July 16 Board Meeting Thursday, August 13 Chapter Meeting Thursday, August 20 Full Board Meeting with Committee Chairs Thursday, September 10 Annual Chapter Business Meeting Thursday, September 17 Board Meeting Thursday, October 8 Installation of 2015 - 2016 Chapter Officers EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 6 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Submitted by Lily Portales, 2014-2015 Professional Development Chair, representing Austin Industrial, Inc. Why the Color of Your Suit Matters By Alan Vinson Whether you're meeting with one of your employees or one of your top customers, you should always consider that what you wear and the colors you choose convey an unspoken message. In these rough economic times, business people need to be mindful about what their clothing, much like their body language, communicates to clients. Men often overlook the color of their clothing and especially suits as unimportant, something that will go unnoticed. Most don't realize how the color they choose to wear can have a dramatic effect on how they are perceived by others. Businessmen need to realize the choice of suit color is just as important as cut and fit. Here are some tips on color suiting effectiveness: Navy Navy is your power color. It connotes authority. You'll be perceived as a "take charge" type of person. Use navy suits for opening/ closing arguments, public speaking, important presentations, and when you want to look like an expert. Earth tones These are your "build rapport" colors. Wear earth tones to a staff meeting or team-building session or when selecting a jury, delivering bad news, or meeting with a client and his family. Wear earth tones when you want to seem approachable. Keep in mind that people get the most compliments when they wear earth tones. Blue and gray Blue and gray hues are your loyalty and dependability colors. They're great for traveling and are part of the "do everything" color family. Blue and gray are always appropriate. Those colors also convey a good work ethic. Wear blues and grays when you will be meeting with your boss or even your boss' boss. Black This is your most formal color. Use it in lieu of black tie or when you want to look cutting edge or fashionable. Like navy, black is also a power color. Wear black when you want to stack the deck in your favor. Think of black when you need to intimidate your competitor or want to outshine your competition. Black and white Black and white, as well as gray, are confidence colors. Black and white combine to create a good suit for an average day. Nothing special going on - just a great look. They're also good colors that you can mix and look like you know how to dress. Charcoal Creates a rock-solid image. It shows that you are a pillar of the community and are trustworthy. Charcoal works well for professionals who work with finances, such as financial planners, bankers, CPAs, and sales professionals. Wear charcoal, for example, when asking a jury for big award, asking for a big sales order, and when asking for an investment. Don't be afraid to ask a professional for help when selecting your suit. Let them know what you want your suit to say about you and they will be able to help you choose the proper color for your message. Be sure to always keep in mind that in business, image is everything. So whether you're interviewing for a new employment position, meeting with the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, encouraging your staff, or making a chamber of commerce presentation, take a look in the mirror to make sure the colors you select convey the right message. Alan Vinson is a custom clothier and men’s clothing designer with 20 years of experience advising CEOs, attorneys, CPAs, doctors, coaches, athletes and business owners on what to wear. Mr. Vinson also advises nearly 100 other professional clothiers in the U.S. and the U.K. as a management consultant. EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 7 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Firm Spotlight Submitted by Tasha Pirzad, representing Sewell Automotive Companies Sewell Automotive Companies Obsessed with Service Since 1911 Relationships First, Vehicles Second Building relationships, not selling cars and trucks, is our first priority, and it has been for more than a century. "Customers for Life" - that is our aim. Generations of customers have bought their vehicles from our dealerships. The secret is in how we treat others, and each other. Sewell is still the family-owned business it always has been. You never get the feeling that "it's just business"; a sense of family and the importance of long-term relationships always come through. You can experience our service at any of our 14 dealerships in Texas, including our four Houston area dealerships: Audi North Houston, Sewell Cadillac, Sewell Infiniti of Houston, and Sewell Maserati. Incomparable Service? Depends on What You Compare It With We like to say we are a world-class service organization that just happens to sell cars. Think of the world's most respected hotel brands; think of luxury department stores at their holiday-season best, or of a top financial advisory practice entrusted with a family's well-being. Those are the standards by which we judge our service. We invite you to compare our service with the very best you have ever received, anywhere. Let us know how we are doing. What "Obsessed with Service" Looks Like ... A smiling associate opening the door for you and greeting you by name. Fresh flowers in the showroom. Original art on the walls. A complimentary car wash for any customer, any time. Sharp -looking associates with a spring in their step. A shop floor so clean, it looks worthy of "the 10 second rule." Shelves loaded with prestigious awards. Delegations of visitors from other companies coming to learn how we do it. And the clearest evidence of inspired service? Customers who return again and again and who spread the word about Sewell to their families and friends. Our Facilities: Nicer for a Reason We build exceptionally nice facilities because we judge ourselves not against other car dealerships but against all the other fine retail and service organizations that serve our customers. It is important to us that you enjoy your experience and feel the respect and appreciation you deserve. In addition, we place a premium on providing an efficient and comfortable workplace for the associates who are the lifeblood of our service. The Sewell Difference No one ever refers to going to a car dealership as an "experience". Until they visit Sewell. We have spent the last 100 years perfecting the art of customer service, which has resulted in convenient, inspired services like complimentary loan cars, 24/7 roadside assistance and complimentary car washes. We listen, learn, and deliver beyond the expected. EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 8 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Have You Met our Newest Reps? Submitted by Shari Schiffman 2014-2015 Treasurer, representing John Daugherty Realtors Marlene Britt, representing Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, is the Operation Director and Executive Assistant to President Rick Franke. Her company’s goal is to empower young people to own their economic success. They provide volunteers in classrooms from K - 12 to teach children about economics, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Their mission is to insure and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Marlene has lived all over the United States including Ohio, Michigan, California, and of course Texas. Her family still lives in Michigan and her husband’s family is here in Houston. She loves living inside the loop since everything is close by. She enjoys working with arts and crafts and actually makes jewelry. Marlene is looking forward to meeting the other members of EWI and making friends. Please take the time to reach out and introduce yourself to Marlene a the next EWI of Houston meeting. Jamila Owens, representing Metro Star, is the Manager of Accounts and Service. Metro Star is the regional vanpool program serving Houston and the surrounding eight county area. Metro Star provides consulting services free of charge to employers in the Houston Area to ease traffic congestion and improve the quality of life for area employees and the broader community. Jamila is originally from Houston. She grew up in Katy and graduated from James E. Taylor High School. She then went to college and grad school in Atlanta. She lived in Atlanta for the past 20 years but returned to Houston this past summer to accept the job at Metro Star. Her favorite things about Houston are the sky and the food. According to Jamila, “this area has the most beautiful night sky and the best Cajun and Mexican food”. Jamila is married to her college sweetheart Brian Owens. They have three children, ages 13, 10, and 14. Jamila is looking forward to learning more about the city of Houston, its needs and opportunities, and how she can be of service to the area through EWI of Houston. Please take the time to introduce yourself to Jamila at the next EWI of Houston meeting. EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 9 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Have You Met our Newest Reps? Candice Sanchez, representing Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, is the Sr. Executive Assistant to Robert Gwin, EVP of Finance. Anadarko’s mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by developing, acquiring, and exploring for oil and gas resources vital to the world’s health and welfare. Candice was born in South Texas and moved to Houston about 40 years ago. She has three children, two girls and one boy. Her daughter McKayla is a community college student. Her daughter McKenna is a freshman in high school, captain of the cheerleading squad, and an all star competitor. Her son Cannon is a Lego enthusiast. Candice likes to run and exercise, watch movies, and loves to attend sporting events and concerts. She is glad that Houston has so much to offer in these areas of interest. She also loves the various cultural activities here including restaurants, dancing, and the arts. Candice is looking forward to making new connections and friends here with EWI of Houston. Please take the time to reach out and introduce yourself to Candice at the next EWI of Houston meeting. Barbara Stokes, representing Amegy Bank N.A., is the Executive Assistant to Steve Stephens, President and Chief Executive Officer. Amegy Bank specializes in banking businesses of all sizes and has the resources to provide financing, investment management, treasury management solutions, international banking, as well as other specialized services. Amegy Bank is dedicated to serving Texas communities, families, and businesses. Barbara is a native Houstonian and grew up in both Houston and Sweeney, Texas. For the past 30 years, Barbara has made her home in Sugar Land. She loves the vast amount of restaurants that Houston has to offer as well as the many venues of entertainment. She especially is happy to have local sports teams to cheer on. Barbara and her husband Bill has been married for 33 years and have 2 sons, Christopher and Nathan. Christopher lives in New York and is a Senior Software Engineer. Nathan is a Captain in the United States Marine Corp and currently lives in New Orleans. Barbara is looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends as a member of EWI of Houston, Please take the time to introduce yourself to Barbara at out next meeting. EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 10 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Updates from our Scholarship Recipients Submitted by Marji Zamora, representing Minuteman Press Post Oak Good Evening Ms. Marji, It's been a while since we last chatted. I just wanted to follow up with you and EWI of Houston. First, I would like to thank you so much for all the school supplies and cleaning supplies. It has definitely come in handy this semester. I also wanted to let you all know that I finished my first semester with all A's and a 4.0 GPA! I am so excited and thankful for all of your support along the way. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sincerely, Keturah Crease 2014 EWISP Scholarship Recipient Submitted by Delynn Walker, representing Texas Southern University Good evening, Ms. Walker! I am writing this email to keep you updated on how my semester has been at Baylor University. I am so blessed to be at such a prestigious and Christian university that upholds its values in each and every thing it does. This semester, I have grown intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and more. I have learned that I DO in fact love Biology, and I have a passion and interest for medicine. I have been blessed with amazing teachers, especially in my sciences, that have taught me with all the passion they have towards their various subjects. I have learned more about myself and grown spiritually as I become involved in my home church here in Waco. Last but not least, each day I have learned the importance of being thankful for people like you who have touched my life in one way or another. Some of my favorite moments this semester has been: 1. Football games (rushing the field after the Baylor vs. TCU game) with some of the great people I met here at BU! 2. Going to a Jimmy Needham concert at Common Grounds (a Baylor-affiliated coffee shop on campus) I am looking forward to next semester at Baylor. I just want to say that I have and will continue to see the fruit of the seed you planted in my life. Thank you, Stephanie Abazie 2014 Past President’s Scholarship Recipient EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 11 | Page JANUARY 2015 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org 2014 Blanket Making Day Submitted by Elisa Garcia, 2014-2014 Philanthropy Co-Chair, representing Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau A Huge Thank You to everyone that was able to come out for our annual Blanket Making Day on Saturday, December 13. EWI of Houston members and their families/friends worked all day to insure there were 110 blankets ready for delivery. Members also took materials home to finish assembling the blankets. Special thanks to Stephanie Cleary, Terri Lemons, and Donna Jones with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty for providing the facility space for this project. Carolyn Noack, representing LINBECK, Annette Washburn, representing Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc., Sandy Gracia and Elisa Garcia representing Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Patti McLean, transitional member were able to hand deliver the blankets to the students at Clemente Martinez Elementary School on Wednesday, December 17. The students, teachers, and staff members were excited to receive the blankets. Below is a note I received for Ms. Rosas: Good morning, Thank you for the blanket donations! Although it was a bit chaotic due to the enrichment schedule, our students were very excited to receive them. I can't thank you enough for all EWI has done for our students. Have a wonderful holiday season. Ms. Rosas 2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher Clemente Martinez Elementary Continued efforts from our Members ensure projects like these are successful. We look forward to 2015 and the projects the Philanthropy Committee have in store. Happy New Year! Elisa Garcia & Annette Washburn 2014 - 2015 Philanthropy Co-Chairs EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 12 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Blanket Making Day 2014 Sandy Gracia, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau and her son Riley Neal, guest Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Various Guests Charlotte Daigle, American Cancer Society Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates Kathy Neal, Shell Oil Products Riley Neal, Guest EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 13 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Blanket Making Day 2014 Family & Friends Terri Lemons, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Theresa Smith, Quanex Building Products Corporation Tia Norman, Professional Sports Partners and her daughter Stephanie Oehrlein, MAXXAM, Inc. Lisa Noack, Guest Carolyn Noack, LINBECK EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 14 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Blanket Making Day 2014 Guest Guest; Kathy Neal, Shell Oil Products Stephanie Hill, Recipe For Sucess Members, Mothers, Children, and Friends EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 15 | Page JANUARY 2015 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org Delivering the Blankets to Clemente Martinez Elementary Carolyn Noack, LINBECK; Patti McLean, Transitional Annette Washburn, Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. Sandy Gracia, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau 110 Blankets ready to be distributed Annette Washburn, Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. Elisa Garcia, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Second Graders with their blankets EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 16 | Page JANUARY 2015 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org Delivering the Blankets to Clemente Martinez Elementary Carolyn Noack, LINBECK Sandy Gracia, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Annette Washburn, Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. Patti McLean, Transitional Second Grade Students Second Grade Students EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 17 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS Communications Report Submitted by Elizabeth Norwood, 2014-2015 Communications Director, representing PwC The January 2015 EWIConnect was distributed on January 2, 2015. Special thanks to the following contributors: Elisa Garcia, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Carolyn Noack, LINBECK David Jones, D. Jones Photography Lily Portales, Austin Industrial, Inc. Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty Realtors Shelly Labedzki, Deloitte Services, LP Tasha Pirzad, Sewell Automotive Companies Special thanks to the Communications Committee members for their efforts. Membership Report Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, 2014-2015 Membership Director, representing Hilcorp Energy Company 81 Member Firms 1 Representatives 5 Honorary Members 22 Sustaining Members 2 Transitional Members 135 Total Membership 105 Life Members Fundraising Report Submitted by Kathy Hibbard, 2014-2015 Fundraising Director, representing United Way of Greater Houston The Fundraising Committee conducted a successful door prize drawing on December 11th at the JW Marriott Houston Downtown with 9 door prizes. Ticket sales totaled $711! We also raised $395 from the Wine Pull and the sale of the Poinsettias for a grand total of $1,106!!! The 2014-2015 Fundraising Committee would like to thank the following representatives for supporting our chapter by graciously donating the awesome door prizes we had: Stephanie Cleary representing Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Marilyn DeSimone representing Landry’s, Inc. Georgia Graugnard representing Omni Hotels Lannis Jenkins representing Silver Eagle Distributors Nellie Kerbow representing AIG Life and Retirement Shelly Labedzki representing Deloitte Services LP Deborah Mayfield representing Metro Star Linda Petticrew representing Shell Energy Resources Company Rosemary Powers representing Wells Fargo Bank Once again, the Fundraising Committee sincerely thanks all the representatives and guests for supporting our monthly fundraising activities and making this year amazingly successful! EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 18 | Page JANUARY 2015 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org Happy Anniversary to EWI of Houston EWI of Houston will celebrate the 58th anniversary of our charter on January 24, 2014. Originally established as Houston Executive Secretaries, Inc., EWI of Houston has evolved over the past 58 years to become the largest and most prosperous chapter in Executive Women International. The first president in 1957 was Blanche Hickman, representing Great Southern Life Insurance Company. Blanche went on to become EWI Corporate President for 1962 - 1963. She was followed as EWI of Houston President by 56 remarkable women who have gone on to help our chapter grow. Cherry York, representing The Mischer Corporation, was EWI of Houston President in 1990 and went on to become EWI Corporate President for 1998 - 1999. Several of our past presidents were asked to share some of the highlights of the past 58 years: “The year 2007 was a big highlight for me. It was our Chapter’s 50th anniversary and we hosted LCAM in Houston. President Melissa Ford ushered us through that amazing year with such class. We had a huge anniversary party in January at Union Station and Elvis jumped out of a big cake. Later in the year in September, we welcomed 600+ people at LCAM’s opening night at The Corinthian. Everyone still talks about Bathtub Brad serving martinis! This is one of so many fun and memorable events in my 24 years in EWI. As I step away from regular membership in 2015, I remain proud to be part of this amazing organization. Happy Anniversary, Houston Chapter!” Debbie Casey, 2005 EWI of Houston President “ In September 1987, the Annual Meeting was held in Houston. Our planning sessions were much different as this was long before computers were in use. We had to use a typewriter and make Xerox copies. Approximately 1,000 members attended, and the event was held in three different hotels in the Galleria: Westin Galleria, Westin Oaks, and the JW Marriott. All the Houston Reps wore a 3-piece red knit outfit trimmed in black that we bought at Sakowitz. We had great speakers: Secretary of State Jack Rains, Mayor Kathy Whitmire, and astronaut Dr. Kathyrn Sullivan. Member firm Sakowitz provided a fabulous fashion show. Nine bus loads of ladies went to Gilley’s on a Friday for an incredibly fun evening. Several were even brave enough to ride the famous mechanical bull. Entertainment for the closing ceremony was provided by Roger Williams”. Kay Bart, 2003 EWI of Houston President 2007 EWI of Houston President Melissa Ford with her friend ELVIS 2007 EWI of Houston President Melissa Ford and 2005 EWI of Houston Debbie Casey with their friend Bathtub Brad EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 19 | Page JANUARY 2015 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org Mitch Daniels, Media Distributors, Inc. Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates Kathy Hibbard, United Way of Greater Houston Liz Palacios, TransCanada Donette Reil, Executive, Donette Reil Design Michelle Votano, Atlantic Relocation Systems Mildred Loyd, Mustang Machinary Company, Ltd. Sarah Smith, JW Marriott Houston Downtown Lily Portales, Austin Industrial, Inc. Carolyn Toriggino, Sustaining Barbara Camino, Sustaining Barbara Callender, Sustaining Karen Clingan, Guest EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 20 | Page JANUARY 2015 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org Rosemary Powers, Well Fargo Bank Martha Garcia, Eschelon Energy Partners Shelly Labedski, Deloitte Services, LP Liz Palacios, TransCanada Patti McLean, Transitional Emilie Black, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Marlene Britt, Junior Achievement of Southwest Texas, Inc. Donna Gurnery, JLT Insurance Servicers, Inc. Michelle Votano, Atlantic Relocation Systems Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company Daniella DePena, Guest Sarah Smith, JW Marriott Houston Downtown Donna Jones, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Annette Washburn, Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. Jamila Owens, Metro Star Terrie Tillman, Guest Evan Camp, Theatre Under the Stars EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 21 | Page JANUARY 2015 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org Debbie Casey, Hilcorp Energy Company Karen Clingan, Guest Lily Portales, Austin Industrial, Inc. Shirley Chalmers, Guest TyTianna Wright, Guest Deborah Mayfield, Metro Star Kori Peters, Hilcorp Energy Company Adelaide DeBow, Sustaining, 2014 Past Presidents Award Winner Patti McLean, Transitional Terri Lemons, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company Carolyn Noack, LINBECK EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 22 | Page JANUARY 2015 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org EWI of Houston New Members Jamila Owens, Metro Star; Barbara Stokes, Amegy Bank; Candice Sanchez, Anadarko Petroleum Company Marlene Britt, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc.; Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. Officer Georgiana Davis, HPD Blue Santa Program Martha Garcia, Eschelon Energy Partners EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 23 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir with Jamila Owens, Metro Star, and Kathy Hibbard, United Way of Greater Houston EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 24 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Evan Camp January 2 Jackie Pope January 4 Mary Speltz January 6 Marji Zamora January 6 Cameron Eubank January 8 Virginia Iloff January 10 Rene Azinger January 15 Member Firm Anniversaries United Way of Greater Houston 38 years Four Seasons Hotel - Houston 14 years CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 12 years Houston Symphony Society 10 years Eschelon Energy Partners 2 years James J. Postl Interests 2 years EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 25 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Officers and Directors PRESIDENT Carolyn Noack LINBECK [email protected] 713.966.5811 VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT Linda Petticrew Shell Energy Resources Company [email protected] 832.337.3121 TREASURER Shari Schiffman John Daugherty Realtors [email protected] 713.561.6664 SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Carole Pitts John Daughery Realtors [email protected] 713.561-6878 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR Kedrienne Day Teach For America [email protected] Lindsey Duhon Hilcorp Energy Company [email protected] 713.289.2626 713.523.4100 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Elizabeth Norwood PwC [email protected] 713.356.6681 FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR Kathy Hibbard United Way of Greater Houston [email protected] 713.685.2758 DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Donna Gurney JLT Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. [email protected] 713.325.7594 SECRETARY Terri Lemons Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty [email protected] 713.558.1996 Advisors Kay Bart Skerl & Associates Past President 2003 [email protected] 281.940.0290 Kori Peters Hilcorp Energy Company Past President 2014 [email protected] 713.209.2496 Delynn Walker Texas Southern University Past President 2012 walker_dx_tsu.edu 713.313.6874 Honorary Advisor Barbara Callender Sustaining/EWI of Houston Past President 2004 [email protected] 281.395.2226 EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 26 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2015 ewihouston.org Committee Chairs ASIST MENTOR RETENTION Minuteman Press Post Oak [email protected] 713.623.0703 Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty [email protected] 713.558.3268 Marji Zamora BYLAWS Mary Speltz CIMA ENERGY, LTD. [email protected] 713.739.6629 Donna Jones STRATEGIC PLANNING Hilcorp Energy Corp [email protected] 713.209-2496 Texas Southern University [email protected] 713.313.6874 PARLIAMENTARIAN Kay Bart American Cancer Society [email protected] 713.621.7525 Skerl & Associates [email protected] 713.207.5706 EWISP PHILANTHROPY Co-Chair Houston Symphony Society [email protected] 713.238.1412 Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau [email protected] 713.437.5207 Susan Yates Finger Interests [email protected] 713.621.7525 Delynn Walker Elisa Garcia PHILANTHROPY Co-Chair Annette Washburn Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. 713.551.0309 HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NRG Energy, Inc. [email protected] 713-537-3102 Austin Industrial, Inc. [email protected] 713.641.3400 Roni Noble Let It Fly Events, L.P. [email protected] 713.863.9990 Kori Peters Charlotte Daigle Historian Rebekah Robles NOMINATING COURTESY Stacey Spears PUBLIC RELAITONS , SOCIAL MEDIA, WEB Lily Portales EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 27 | Page
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