april 2018 | vol. 1, no
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EWI Omaha Chapter Chartered in 1961
President’s Message
OMAHA EDITION
April 2018 | Vol. 1, No.1
President’s Message Happy April to you all! I am not sure what season we are in right now, as I think we have experienced at least three of the four in the last week or so! How powerful were our speakers from Lutheran Family Services?! I think I could listen to both of them many more times, as I feel like they had more to tell us, just not enough time.
2017-2018 Officers and Directors
President Diana Busche, Bland & Associates
President-Elect Rhonda Silvey, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE
Secretary Glenda Land, United Way of the Midlands
Treasurer Hilary Allen, Bland & Associates
Sergeant-At-Arms Sharon Mize, Green Plains [email protected]
Program Director Melissa Swan, AFLAC
Communications Directors Stacie Robertson, Signature Performance [email protected] Jordan Stocking, Ollie Webb Center, Inc.
Retention & Recruitment Director Jonna Radtke, The Lund Company
Ways & Means Director Melissa Travis, McFarlin & Brokke
Director At-Large Rachel Schizas, Lied Lodge & Conference Center
Board Advisor Kristin Gochenour, Greater Omaha Chamber
Please welcome, new member firm, HDR with representative, Paula Cooper and third representative from Signature Performance, Angie Murphy. Welcome to our chapter and we look forward to getting to know you! We had our April meeting with a flower arrangement activity at Sheila Fitzgerald’s and it was very informative and fun. Please be on the lookout for a request for Slate of Officers Nominating Committee help. Kristin Gochenour will be sending out this request very soon, with the Slate of Officer Form following behind it. So starting thinking if you want to serve on the board as Rhonda Silvey as your fearless leader.
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THRIVE @ FIVE 2018 Schedule
Introducing our EWI Thrive @ Five program! Sometimes there isn’t enough time to chat at our monthly meetings. Thrive @ Five is casual conversations and connections for our Chapter members to meet and get to know each other a little better. We will meet quarterly for just this purpose. We hope you are able to join us starting at 5:00 pm on the dates listed below.
Come join the fun!
President’s Message (continued from Page 1): We had our second Thrive at Five at Johnny’s Steakhouse and what an amazing way to spend a Thursday night! These quarterly events are a great way to learn more about each other and not have to jump right into a meeting once you are getting into a good conversation. Lastly, December’s meeting will be changed up and a little earlier than normal. We have decided to do a staycation at Lied Lodge on Friday, December 7, 2018. We will be sending out a survey to gauge interest and options for the evening. It looks like it will be a fun evening with the ladies of EWI Omaha! Be on the lookout for Executive’s Night Save the Dates, they are hot off the press and going in the mail next week! Have a great week! Diana Busche EWI of Omaha President
Upcoming dates: Thursday, July 12 – Roja’s Mexican Grill, Old Market
Thursday, October 11 – Nebraska Brewing Co, Shadow Lake Towne Center
April’s Thrive @ Five was held at Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse,
Village Pointe
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Happy 57th Anniversary to EWI of Omaha!! Our chapter was chartered on April 28, 1961.
Here’s to another 57 years! Congratulations!
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The Corner Office
Austin Mackrill Vice President
Arbor Day Farm Austin Mackrill joined the Arbor Day Foundation in January as vice president of Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska, which includes Lied Lodge & Conference Center. Prior to this role, he spent ten years as chief operating officer of Eye Care Specialties in Lincoln, Nebraska.
We are bringing back The Corner Office! This is a section of the
newsletter where we will put a spotlight on one of our Executives from one
of our member firms. If you are interested in spotlighting your executive,
please let Stacie Robertson or Jordan Stocking know. Thank you!
In addition to his decade of experience and notable talent as a leader, Austin has a passion for woodworking, philanthropy, and all that surrounds the life cycle of a tree, making him a perfect fit for the Arbor Day Foundation mission. He feels fortunate to be part of an organization that has such tremendous domestic and global impact. During his first few months at Arbor Day Farm, Austin has been busy meeting people and learning about the history, activities, and opportunities that exist throughout the property. Recently, he led the farm’s annual tree planting in honor of Arbor Day and has been working with the team to help ensure every visitor, guest, family, and group has an exceptional experience.
EWI Representative
Rachel Schizas Sales Manager
Lied Lodge & Conference Center Rachel Schizas is part of a talented and dedicated team at Lied Lodge & Conference
Center at Arbor Day Farm. She specializes in corporate group meetings and events —
a role she has served in for four years. Rachel is dedicated to delivering service
excellence to her clients and truly believes each event is about finding inspiration and
opportunities to foster bright thinking. Rachel values her role within the Arbor Day
Foundation because it allows her to be part of something that positively impacts our
world. When she is not working, Rachel enjoys horseback riding.
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Member Firm in the News
Lied Lodge & Conference Center is truly a special place. 140 nature-inspired rooms.
14,000 square feet of event space. 260 wooded acres to explore. It is a getaway like no other.
The Lodge was originally designed and built by the Arbor Day Foundation to serve as a space for like minds to gather and discuss trees, conservation, and environmental stewardship. Today, you will find that happening amid family reunions, business conferences, weddings, vacations, and more.
Regardless of what brings you to Lied Lodge, one thing is certain. You will enjoy your time at this one-of-a-kind destination.
Lied Lodge and Conference Center is operated with sustainability in mind. We focus on minimizing our impact on the planet through sound, environmentally-conscious choices in our day-to-day practices and processes.
In fact, we have won the American Hotel & Motel Association’s prestigious Enviro-Management Award for developing a culture of integrating environmental management practices that improve everyday operations and the bottom line, while maintaining quality service and meeting guest expectations.
2700 Sylvan Road
Nebraska City, NE 68410
Liedlodge.org
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SPONSORS:
This event is made possible by the generous contributions
of several organizations. We appreciate their support.
Small Business Awards Sponsor: United Republic Bank
Presenting Sponsors: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
BOLD Office Solutions and Office Furniture Installers
Supporting Sponsor: B² Interactive
Member Firms in the News! Congratulations to several of our
member firms that were awarded the
Greater Omaha Chamber Business Excellence Awards!
2017 Small Business of the Year is: Elder Law of Omaha, P.C., L.L.O.
The milestone recipients are:
25 Years ART F/X Screen Printing & Embroidery
Associated Fire Protection
Cancer Alliance of Nebraska
Clark Creative Group
DEEB Companies
Developmental Services of Nebraska, Inc.
DJ's Dugout
Enchanted Travel
Geist
Heartland Pest Control Inc.
Hyperion Integrators
Impact Merchandising
InfoUSA
J H Stuckey Distributing Inc
Joel Schlessinger MD/LovelySkin.com
Karstens Investment Counsel, Inc.
La Mesa
Lied Lodge & Conference Ctr at Arbor Day Farm
Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc.
Missouri River Title Company
Nebraska Realty
New Vision Homeless Services
Office Furniture Installers Inc. (OFI)
Omni Behavioral Health
Pharmaceutical Technologies, Inc.
Project Mgmt Institute (PMI) - Heartland Chapter
Tero International
The Window & Door Store
Turnpost Creative Group
To see the full list of categories/winners, please go to www.omahachamber.org
Winners of the Business Excellence Award:
ACCESSbank
Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture
Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Creighton University
Ervin & Smith
First National Bank
Fusion Medical Staffing
Gallup
Home Instead Senior Care
LeaseTeam, Inc.
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska
No More Empty Pots
Noddle Companies
Omaha Storm Chasers
Open Door Mission
Outlook Nebraska
Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center
QLI
White Castle Roofing
WoodmenLife
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More Member Firms in the News!
Congratulations to Karen Goracke, CEO and President of Borsheims, for being named an
honoree of the Women’s Center for Advancement’s (WCA) Tribute to Women!!
Borsheims has long supported the WCA and look forward to doing so again for this award and luncheon in June. The WCA’s Tribute to Women honor celebrates and recognizes 10 outstanding women in our local Omaha community. Funds raised at the event support the WCA’s mission to help victims of domestic and sexual assault
achieve safety to empower them to lead self-determined lives.
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Upcoming Chamber Events Take advantage of EWI Omaha’s Chamber membership and attend these events: May 4 Blockchain: Let’s Get Real May 8 Member Success Orientation May 14 Leadership Omaha Class 41 (applications due May 14) May 15 All Rise Rally May 17 Business Excellence Awards May 18 Creative Mornings - Commitment May 23 Inside the C-Suite – Featuring Mickey Anderson, Baxter Auto Group May 24 Best Places to Work in Omaha Awards Luncheon Please check out this link to find out more details on each event: https://www.omahachamber.org/members/events/
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To register for any of the EWI Webinars, go to:
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Optimism is the faith that leads to
achievement. Nothing can be done
without hope and confidence.
Helen Keller
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
EWI® Board Meetings
April 10, 2018
May 9, 2018
EWI® April Monthly Meeting
April 25, 2018
A New Leaf
EWI® May Monthly Meeting
Business Meeting
May 23, 2018
Greater Omaha Chamber
SHARE THE NEWS! Send submissions for the chapter newsletter to: Contact: Stacie Robertson Phone: 402-393-9775 E-mail: [email protected] This includes any Awards/KUDOS/Special Events
that your firm is involved with.
2018 Chapter Meeting Schedule Mark your calendars!
May 23 June 27 July 25
August 22 September 26
October 24 November 14 December 8
ATTENTION MEMBERS: If you are NOT receiving the Corporate EWI Connect, which is emailed monthly, please let Cheryl McCall
know and she will follow up with corporate to get you on
the distribution list. Her email address is
[email protected]. Thank you.
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April
Cathy Bodammer April 4 Kristin Gochenour April 9 Amy Cooper April 14 Rachel Schizas April 16 Becky Rupiper-Greene April 29
May Jane Heath March 1 Melissa Travis March 1 Lauren Clark March 6 Hilary Allen March 12 Tina Grubaugh March 18 Trish Bauermeister May 17 Ebony Gills May 22
If you know of an occasion where
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Sharon Mize at [email protected]
If your firm is interested in hosting an EWI of Omaha Chapter meeting, please reach out to our Program Director, Melissa Swan at
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EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL OMAHA CHAPTER
ATTENDANCE REPORT
March 28, 2018 Program: Lutheran Family Services: Refugee Resettlement Member Firms: 32 Representatives: 38
Individual Member 1 Life Members: 1
Sustaining Members: 1 Guests: 10
Total Attendance: 51
*Percent of Total Firms: 82% *Percent of Total Representatives: 81% *Percent of Individual Members 100%
Firms 39 Representatives 47 Individual Members 1
Life Members 9 Sustaining Members 1 Transitional Members 1
February 28, 2018 Program: Hot Shops Member Firms: 20 Representatives: 26
Individual Member 1 Life Members: 0
Sustaining Members: 1 Guests: 8
Total Attendance: 36
*Percent of Total Firms: 56% *Percent of Total Representatives: 60% *Percent of Individual Members 100 %
Firms 36 Representatives 44 Individual Members 1
Life Members 11 Sustaining Members 1
Submitted by: Sharon Mize, EWI Sergeant-at-Arms
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL OMAHA CHAPTER
ATTENDANCE REPORT
February 28, 2018 Program: Hot Shops Member Firms: 20 Representatives: 26
Individual Member 1 Life Members: 0
Sustaining Members: 1 Guests: 8
Total Attendance: 36
*Percent of Total Firms: 56% *Percent of Total Representatives: 60% *Percent of Individual Members 100 %
Firms 36 Representatives 44 Individual Members 1
Life Members 11 Sustaining Members 1 Transitional Members 1
January 24, 2018 Program: Eat Fit Go Health Member Firms: 24 Representatives: 26
Individual Member 1 Life Members: 1
Sustaining Members: 1 Guests: 5
Total Attendance: 34
*Percent of Total Firms: 67% *Percent of Total Representatives: 60% *Percent of Individual Members 100%
Firms 36 Representatives 44 Individual Members 1
Life Members 12 Sustaining Members 1 Transitional Members 1
Submitted by: Sharon Mize, EWI Sergeant-at-Arms
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EWI – Omaha Chapter
Member Firms and Representatives
Manpower – Karla Keegan
McFarlin & Brokke, P.C. – Melissa Travis
Methodist Health System – Kathie Reilly
Mutual of Omaha Bank – Audrey Farley
Ollie Webb Center, Inc. – Jordan Stocking
Omaha Symphony – Deanna Garcia
Outlook Nebraska – Susanne Waltermeyer
Partnership 4 Kids – Cheryl Murray
Signature Performance – Stacie Robertson, Tina Grubaugh,
Angie Murphy
Silverstone Group, Inc. – Michelle Miller, Marcia Hofmann
Tenaska – Lauren Clark
Tero International – Becky Rupiper-Greene
Travel and Transport – Karin Holmes
United Way of the Midlands – Glenda Land
Visit Omaha – Cindy Brickey
West Corporation – Lori Mitera
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. – To be determined
WoodmenLife – Darlis Vauble
Individual Member – Patty Bain
Sustaining Member – Carolyn McClean
Transitional Member – Jamie Borman
Life Members- Jane Allamong, Carol Armstrong,
Cathy Bodammer, Sue Burkhard, Loy Flanagan,
Lenore Honke, Marlene Johnson, Sally Komrofske,
Patricia Leonard, Patty McElderry, Ellie Morrow
Our Mission
Executive Women International (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.
Our Values
Integrity | Excellence | Respect | Collaboration
A New Leaf – Sheila Fitzgerald
Access Bank – Cheryl McCall
Aflac – Melissa Swan
AOI Corporation – Janet Schawang
Bland & Associates, P.C. – Hilary Allen, Diana Busche,
Amy Cooper
Bloom Companion Care – Gretchen Radler
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska – Rhonda Silvey
Borsheims – Chris Buckingham
Buffett Early Childhood Institute – Maggi Baumgartner
Burlington Capital – Ruth Utman
CareerArc – Caroline Vernon
CHI Health – Susan Hussey
Doubletree Hotel Downtown – Staci Drozda
Element Omaha Midtown Crossing – Kayla Jones
Girls Incorporated of Omaha – Laura Bonnett-Murphy
Greater Omaha Chamber – Kristin Gochenour,
Ebony Gills, Lindsay Christiansen
Green Plains, Inc. – Sharon Mize
HDR – Paula Cooper
Hyatt Place Omaha, Downtown Old Market –
Trish Bauermeister
Lied Lodge & Conference Center/Arbor Day
Foundation – Rachel Schizas
Lund Company – Jane Heath, Jonna Radtke