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President’s Message; Chapter Officers & Directors: p. 1 • Meeting Notice: p. 2 • Mission/Vision Statement; Did You Know; Calendar of Events: p. 3 • Meeting Recap: p. 4-5 • Corporate News: p. 6 Meeting Photos: p. 7-11 • Firm Spotlight: p. 12 • Simon Bailey Event: p. 13-14; Professional Development: p. 15-16 • Cookbook: p. 17 • Volunteer Corner: p. 18 • Convention News: p. 19 • Board Recaps: p. 20-22 • Officers & Directors: Advisors: p. 23 • Committee Chairs: p. 24

Houston Edition

CHARTERED 1957 August 2011

2010-2011 Officers & Directors

President Dory Ward

PwC

Vice President/President Elect

Elizabeth Rushing James W. Crownover Interests

Secretary

Marji Zamora Minuteman Press Post Oak

Treasurer

Erlinda Quintanilla H-E-B

Communications

Terri Lemons Martha Turner Properties

Director At Large, B/C/DP

Margaret Parker Ernst & Young, LLP

Fundraising

Bobbie Pritchett Hilton Houston Post Oak

Membership

Delynn Walker Texas Southern University

Program

Patti Strawther Shell Energy Resources Company

Sergeant-at-Arms

Patti McLean Landry‘s Restaurants, Inc.

Letter from PresidentLetter from President

Connections, Careers, Community . . . and Combinations Aloha! I am writing to you from beautiful Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands were formed over many thousands of years by a unique combination of geology, climate and topography. The diverse landscape of each island creates a unique experience for visitors, but the "Spirit of Aloha" is practiced throughout. The literal meaning of aloha is "the breath of life" and it is more than a word of greeting or farewell. It is sending and receiving positive energy, a way of living, treating others with love and respect first, and afterwards spreading this feeling to others.

The Spirit of Aloha is so vital to Hawaiian culture that it is written as a State Law! The purpose is to remind government officials to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors by treating people with deep care and respect. The following traits are combined to create the warmth, sincerity and Spirit of Aloha demonstrated by Hawaii's people: kindness, unity, pleasantness, humility, and patience. To quote the Aloha Spirit State Law: "Aloha is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to every other person for collective existence." In August, you will experience the perfect unity of ASIST and EWISP. For the first time, we will combine the celebration of the Shirley Hoover Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) and Cherry York Executive Women International Scholarship Program (EWISP) recipients into one spectacular evening. Please plan to join us for EWI Scholarship Night - Encompass Your Future. The scholarship committees have done an outstanding job in selecting recipients and working together to create an incredible blend of both programs. Having had the opportunity to meet each of these remarkable students, I can assure you that our scholarship programs are changing lives. The committees shared laughter and tears with each recipient - in hindsight, very much in the spirit of Aloha. The meeting will also mark our first return to member firm, Brennan's of Houston! The EWI/Brennan's relationship is a winning combination, so please plan to join us for this momentous occasion. Aloha, and I hope to see you there.

Dory Ward, PwC

EWI Corporate Offices / 515 South 700 East Suite 2A / Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852

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Houston Chapter Monthly Newsletter August 2011


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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

A professional organization that creates value for its member firms and their representatives through career development, business connectivity, and involvement in local communities. Corporate Office 515 South 700 East, Suite 2A Salt Lake City, UT 84102-2801 Phone: 801.355.2800 Fax: 801.355.2852 Contact Information E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ewiconnect.com

Houston Chapter Vision Statement

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.

DID YOU KNOW

Do you want to go to LCAM but aren‘t quite sure how to approach your Executive? Go to link below for tips:

http://ewiconnect.com/pdf/2011_EWI_LCAM-Justification-Toolkit.pdf

Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events

August 11 Monthly Chapter Meeting/Scholarship Night/Special Business Meeting—Brennan‘s August 18 Full Board of Directors Meeting (for Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs) at PwC PLEASE NOTE DATE OF OCTOBER MEETING: October 6 Venue TBD September 22-24 LCAM—Minneapolis, Minnesota

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JULY MEETING RECAP

Submitted by Martha Garcia representing the Houston Symphony Society

The July 14, 2011 meeting of EWI of Houston was held at The Four Seasons Hotel—Houston. It was a Firm Night for The Four Seasons, and they hosted the very special cocktail reception in their ―pink‖ room. President Dory Ward, representing PwC, welcomed EWI members and guests to the July meeting. This year‘s theme for the EWI meetings is to increase our connections, promote our careers and improve our community. Dory Ward introduced the evening‘s Executives in attendance:

Julie Anderson-Smith, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Barry Babyak, Austin Industrial, Inc. Dirk Burghartz, Four Seasons Hotel—Houston Reid Mrsny, Texas Medical Center Clare S. Jackson, Sullivan Group

Delynn Walker, representing Texas Southern University, introduced four new EWI representatives:

Lauren Ballard, Recipe for Success Michelle Rayburn, The Westin Houston Memorial City Dorothy Dalton, McKesson Specialty Care Solutions Reygan Farris, Austin Industrial, Inc.


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JULY MEETING RECAP (CONTINUED)

Dory then introduced Dirk Burghartz, General Manager, who gave an overview of the Four Seasons. He joined the Four Seasons in 2003 and currently they are undergoing a $25 million renovation project, including a spectacular $4 million pool. They have 400 guest rooms and have recently hired a chef from Italy, who is an impressive addition to their staff. The invocation, given by Martha Garcia, representing the Houston Symphony, honored and thanked the men and women of our country who are serving in our armed forces to keep our country free. The group then enjoyed a delicious meal of asparagus lasagna and parmigiano cheese fondue. Margaret Parker, representing Ernst and Young LLP, gave an update on LCAM, which will be held in Minneapolis this year. Minneapolis is a great city for shopping, so all should have a fabulous time.

Dory then thanked the EWI members who made donations to Dress For Success and Patti Strawther, Program Director, for the wonderful meeting location and program for the evening. She again thanked Dirk Burghartz for hosting the evening and for the generous $25 gift certificates that were given to each EWI representative by the Four Seasons at the meeting. Bobbie Pritchett, representing Hilton Houston Post Oak and our new Fundraising Director, discussed the new fundraising project for this year. It is called, Stay, Play and Get Away. It will be a raffle, with the prizes each valued at a minimum of $700. The prizes will be great, including one from the Four Seasons Hotel. The tickets will be sold for $20 each and can be purchased at the August and September meetings. The actual drawing will take place at the Sept. 8 , 2011, Chapter Meeting. Next, Bobbie Pritchett led the drawings for the evening‘s door prizes. Following the door prize drawings, Dory asked everyone to proceed to Quattro, where members were treated to very attractive and mouthwatering desserts and coffee. The evening ended with Jodi Doughty, representing the Four Seasons, holding a drawing for some wonderful gifts provided by the hotel.


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Corporate EWI News

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR

Presentation Skills - Part 2

Date: Thursday, August 11, 2011

Time: 3:00 pm (ET)

Presenter: Lori Giovannoni

Flyer to share with colleagues

**This webinar is open to all employees of EWI Member Firms**

CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Budget Building Blueprint

Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Time: 1:00 pm (ET)

If you would like to view any of the Past Corporate Connect E-mails Please logon to our website at www.ewiconnect.com

Webinar Recordings:

Chapter Development Training—"Celebrating Leadership"

Date: July 27, 2011

Watch the Recorded Webinar Now!

"Open Forum" Webinar

Date: July 19, 2011


"Rev Up to Read" Chapter Development Training Webinar

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Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner Properties, Kay-La Hughes, Conway MacKenzie, Inc.

Barbara Callendar, Sustaining, Delynn Walker, Texas Southern University, Joyce Hodges-Pasateri,

Guest

Mazine Cunningham, Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc., Sue Moorhead, Guest, Arlene Nowak, Sullivan

Group, Mary Speltz, CIMA Energy, Ltd.

Elysia Sutherland, Guest, Kimberly McLea, GHL Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation, Dawna

Calderon, Guest

Lori Nelson, Guest, Reid Mrsny, Executive and Karen Stanford, Texas Medical Center

Bobbie Pritchett, Hilton Houston Post Oak, Marilyn Beal, Atlantic Relocation Systems, Karen Clingan, Torch Energy Advisors, Inc.


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Marilyn DeSimone, Landry‘s Restaurants, Inc., Gayle McMaster, Transitional

Patti Strawther, Shell Energy Resources Company, Jeff and Rosemarie Roth, Guests,

Debbie Russell, Guest

Patricia Martin, Memorial Hermann Healthcare Systems, Cindy Moss, Amegy Bank of Texas, Katherine Brown, Martha Turner Properties, Dorothy Dalton, McKesson Specialty Care

Solutions

Marji Zamora, Minuteman Press Post Oak, Carole Pitts, John Daugherty Realtors

Mary Speltz, CIMA Energy, Ltd, Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates, Karen Dow, Guest, Ellen Ramsey,

Let It Fly Events, L.P.

Niki Sikinger, Jordan Capital Management, Lisa Olson, Morton‘s The Steakhouse—Houston

Galleria


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Rebekah Robles, Jackson and Company, Jodi Doughty, The Four Seasons Hotel Houston

Kathryn Gulitus and Laura Gilliam, Guests

Lauren Ballard, Recipe for Success, Delynn Walker, Texas Southern University

Barry Babyak, Executive, Reygan Farris, Austin Industrial, Inc.

Cindy Viaud, The Health Museum, Joyce Hodges-Pasateri, Guest

Teri Wedge, The St. Regis, Houston, Michelle Rayburn, The Westin Houston, Memorial City


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Carolyn Toriggino, Sustaining, Malcolm Chatham, Guest

Martha Garcia, The Houston Symphony, Vicki Ruck, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

Arlene Nowak, Sullivan Group, Linda Petticrew, Synagro Technologies, Inc.

Nancy Hubert, TIW Corporation, Hayley Hubert, Guest

Shelly Labedzki, Deloitte Services, LP, Kawana Bowie, Guest

Carole Pitts, John Daugherty Realtors, Delynn Walker, Texas Southern University,

Diana Gurrola, LD Systems, LP


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Sandy Bertram, The St. Regis, Houston, Donna Gurney, PON

Debbie Russell, Guest, Patti Strawther, Shell Energy Resources Company, Angella Lewis,

Austin Industrial, Inc.

Erlinda Quintanilla, H-E-B, Lisa Teubner, LyondellBasell Industries, Inc.

Brenda Bart Abshire, Guest, Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates

Lisa Olson, Morton‘s The Steakhouse—Houston Galleria, Nina DiPirro, Morton‘s The Steakhouse—

Houston Downtown

Mary Speltz, CIMA Energy, Ltd., Vicki Ruck, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.


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Firm Spotlight Firm Spotlight Submitted by Carole Pitts representing John Daugherty Realtors

Service and Results John Daugherty, Realtors takes pride in providing its clients with personalized service, effective marketing through a wide variety of channels and most importantly, results. Long recognized for the successful marketing of some of the city‘s finest homes and estates, over the years the company has extended its reach to emerging neighborhoods throughout the Houston area. As a result, the company is able to offer its clients a wide variety of pricing structures and lifestyle options. John Daugherty, Realtors specializes in homes that fit clients‘ lives and their lifestyles.

The Man Behind the Company Firm founder, John A. Daugherty, Jr. a third-generation Houstonian, brokered his first home sale in 1966. Nine months later, he founded the company that bears his name with a mission of providing superior service for the client while encouraging maximum teamwork along his staff. Daugherty has stayed true to these principles from day one, leading the firm to become the consistent sales leader in Houston‘s most sought-after neigh-borhoods. Today, John Daugherty, Realtors is com-prised of 160+ real estate professionals and 55+ highly trained administrative staff members. John Daugherty, Realtors‘ sales have grown steadily since its founding, surpassing $10 billion since the year 2000.

Teamwork Has Made John Daugherty, Realtors #1 Since 1967, John Daugherty, Realtors has been #1 in home sales in the Houston area‘s most sought-after neighborhoods and communities. The company‘s leadership has been built and sustained through commitment to serving the best interests of buyers and sellers and its sales associates‘ unrivaled knowledge of the city‘s preferred residential areas. Success can be measured in many ways. We are most proud of how often past clients return to us time and again and how frequently they recommend our company to others. The continued success of our Realtors and support staff is also a matter of pride. Finally, we count our sales, which have grown steadily since our founding and have surpassed $1 billion in a single year. John Daugherty, Realtors invites you to contact us, whether you are ready to buy or sell a Houston-area address or would like to explore properties nationally or worldwide through our exclusive memberships in the Leading Estates of the World, Mayfair International and the Board of Regents and our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the world, the leading relocation and corporate transfer network.

Management A company is only as good as its people and our management team is comprised of the best and brightest minds in the industry. Our managers regularly attend national and international conferences and other continuing education opportunities to stay up to the minute on new trends in real estate, marketing and technology. Visit www.johndaugherty.com to learn more or to search for local, national or international properties.

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Simon Bailey EventSimon Bailey Event——BRILLIANT!!BRILLIANT!! Submitted by Dory Ward representing PwC

EWI representatives and guests attended an energizing Professional Development workshop on Friday, June 24, 2011, presented by Simon T. Bailey of The Brilliance Institute. The full day workshop was held at the Hilton Houston Post Oak. Attendees participated in group activities and self-reflection exercises, walking away with action items to achieve results. The unedited words of some of our attendees say it best: I have gained more insight, inspiration, and because of the conference, the tools to fix my future and my journey. Wonderful seminar! Helped rekindle my passion and reminded me that I am brilliant!

What I learned: don't settle, have active listening, take it to the next level, take care of yourself. Truly appreciate the fulfilling/motivational day with Simon T. Bailey. His professionalism and passion for helping others succeed speaks volumes. Thanks EWI for a great day networking with super people. I so totally enjoyed Simon, wonderful, engaging, thought provoking. He really led me to learning specific steps on how to find purpose, organize and accomplish it. Go Simon! Simon is a great motivator and coach! I can easily apply his methodology in all areas of my life. He opened my mind and heart and helped me locate my brilliance. Thanks Simon! Thank you for such an inspirational and fun day! I will go forth and conquer. I love the phrase . . . Take it to another level! This very inspiring and encouraging workshop has caused me to step back, analyze myself and commit to change. I appreciated the session. I didn't know I had my brilliance to tap into. It has helped me to take focus and stay motivated, and to know that my ideas are not foolish and selfish. My favorite quote from Simon: "Get off your blessed assurance and do it for yourself." Simon has an infectious laugh! Entertaining, thought-provoking presentation has al-lowed me to identify areas in my professional and personal life that need motivation, and left a road map to achieve those goals. "Whatever you don't deal with will deal with you."


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Simon Bailey EventSimon Bailey Event——BRILLIANT!! (continued)BRILLIANT!! (continued)

Simon T. Bailey is a true inspiration. What a great day of learning and interacting with EWI members and guests. Simon T. Bailey ROCKS! EWI, thank you for allowing a total stranger to gain strength on their journey. A seed has been planted and Simon is the first speaker to provide tools for sustaining our actions. Bravo! "Our purpose is not to make an impression but to leave an imprint." I learned to persevere and realized I need to delegate and allow myself room to be me. Inspirational and encouraging! I enjoyed the presentation because it helps me believe in myself. Inspired me to get on with the rest of my life. Appreciated his sense of humor! Realized my brilliance!! "Here's what I heard . . . is that what you meant?" "Let it go" Thank you for inviting Simon Bailey. He was a very inspi-rational, funny and excellent communicator. "How you start the day determines the day." Learned to energize myself to transform, to make a difference in my job and family life. I am CEO of me. Overcome fear. Be the storyteller. You are intended to BE brilliant. A special day of laughter, personal growth & learning! Thank you for helping us tap into our inner brilliance! Takeaway: In order to release my brilliance, I must protect my time and my energy. I need to take control of You, Inc. because I am CEO! Simon T. Bailey is fantastic. Simon T. Bailey was Awesome! This presentation took me to another level both personally and professionally! He has given me a new perspective on my life! Take away from today - "Leader cannot take you further than he has been." Commonality exists among us in our concerns/goals/challenges. To think outside of the "box." Don't give the because answer, give the answer you feel. TERRIFIC TERRIFIC DAY!


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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Submitted by Louise Hansen representing McKinsey & Company Inc.

The Secret to Success—Anytime, Anywhere

by Loren Slocum

When you think of success, what comes to mind? Do you think of living in a huge mansion on a hill, with more money than you could ever spend? Or do you think of days filled with happiness and a career that you find personally satisfying? Whatever your idea of success is, you can rest easy knowing it‘s only a few small steps away.

Surprised? Most people are. It‘s far too easy to become buried in the avalanche of responsibility that comes with adulthood, leaving us feeling like it would be easier to climb Mt. Everest in a snowstorm wearing a mini-skirt and stiletto heels than to achieve our dreams.

You‘re never too old to be what you want to be when you grow up. You have a right to the happily ever after—complete with satisfaction and success—that you dreamed of when you were a teenager determined to leave your mark on the world. Being a wife, a parent or an employee shouldn‘t change that.

Anyone can be a success if they have the courage they need to step out of their comfort zone. Whether you‘re building a business, launching a career, going back to college or starting a new chapter in your life as a spouse and/or parent, here are the simple steps you need to take to make your dreams a reality.

Step 1: Do What You Love. Do you remember that 9 a.m. math class, when the teacher would turn the lights down low, flip on the overhead projector and drone on for an hour or two (or three, if you were re-ally unfortunate)? Unless you loved math, you probably used more of your energy trying not to fall asleep than you did learning how to use and apply what you were hearing. And if it wasn‘t math for you, you can surely relate from boredom of another subject.

The same principles apply when you become an adult. Don‘t rob yourself of the joy of doing what you love. You‘ll be depriving yourself of the chance to have a future you can throw yourself into wholeheartedly. When you love what you‘re doing, there‘s nothing you can‘t achieve.

Step 2: Have a Compelling Reason for Why It Matters. What‘s the point of investing your time and energy into something that feels like it‘s an exercise in futility? Making your dreams a reality shouldn‘t feel like a waste of time, so it‘s important for you to commit yourself to the belief that what you‘re doing matters.

Ask yourself, what will you have achieved when you make your dreams a reality—an accomplishment you‘ve been working toward your whole life? The chance to change the world and leave a little bit of your own mark on it? It doesn‘t matter what the reason is as long as it has meaning for you.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (continued)

Step 3: Watch It Work. As a child, you dreamed dreams you knew would never come true—like growing wings and being able to fly or wishing you could snap your fingers and produce toys at the drop of a hat. You know now those dreams were the whims of a child, but then they were very real. You could close your eyes and see yourself doing exactly that, no matter how improbable. That‘s a skill we sometimes lose in adulthood, but it‘s the true secret to our success.

Close your eyes and see your dreams working. Realize that your success is only a few small steps away, and while it might not come easily, believing it can happen will give you the optimism you need to keep going.

Step 4: Surround Yourself with People Who Believe in You. When someone tells you ―you can‘t‖ long enough, you‘re going to start to believe them—even when you know you can. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, encourage you, bolster your confidence to get to the finish line, and help you rechart your course to success when necessary.

Step 5: Find Mentors Who Are Getting Results. We aren‘t born knowing how to talk, read, write or any of the other hundreds of activities we take for granted. We learned how to do these things by following the examples of our parents, friends, relatives, teachers and neighbors who had already mastered these skills. Regardless of what your dream is, you can bring it just a little closer to reality by finding a mentor who has already mastered the skills you want to achieve.

There are mentors everywhere—people who are willing to lend you the benefit of their experience to make your dreams a success. Listen to what they have to say and keep an open mind. Sometimes mentors come from the most unlikely places.

Step 6: Make a Plan and Stick to It. William Shakespeare threw away hundreds of pages of script before Romeo and Juliet hit the stage. Success is one part inspiration and 10 parts perspiration, and the real measure of your success is the ability to keep going when the going gets tough.

Making a plan will help you stay the course, even when a few bumps and roadblocks pop up along the way. If you were driving cross-country, would you give up and turn around in North Dakota just because you hit a detour? Or would you take the roundabout route and get back on course? Plotting a course that will take you from where you are today to where you want to be will help you keep your eyes focused on your goals, making it easier for you to deal with life‘s detours.

There‘s no dream too big if you have the courage to try. No matter what your dream for your future, refuse to settle, find people who will stand beside you and plot your course to success from A to Z. It won‘t be long before you‘re enjoying the dreams that seemed so impossible to achieve—and dreaming new dreams that will take you farther than you ever thought you would go.

Remember, most importantly, to always stay true to who you are. This one must never compromise!

About Loren Slocum

Loren Slocum is a mother, wife, international lifestyle coach and speaker. She is author of The Greatest

Love, and her new book, Life Tuneups, is now available. For more information, go to www.lobella.com.

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EWI of HOUSTON— WE ARE COOKING!!!

Come and get it!! Get Your Cookbooks—$15.00 each

We are selling them at each meeting but you

can also contact Bobbie Pritchett at [email protected] to order one.

Tell your friends, family and co-workers!!


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Volunteer Corner Volunteer Corner

Box Tops for EducationBox Tops for EducationBox Tops for Education

You can contact Terri Lemons at [email protected] with questions.

Pull Tabs for The Ronald McDonald House Pull Tabs for The Ronald McDonald House Pull Tabs for The Ronald McDonald House Collection of tabs will be arranged throughout the year. You can contact Terri Lemons at [email protected] with questions.

DON‘T FORGET TO FOLLOW EWI OF HOUSTON ON:

http://www.boxtops4education.com/Default.aspx

http://www.facebook.com/EWIHouston

http://www.twitter.com/EWIHouston


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CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT Submitted by Elizabeth Rushing, 2010-2011 Vice President/President Elect, representing James W. Crownover Interests

2011 Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting

September 22-24, 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Plans for 2011 LCAM – Faces of Leadership are in high gear and registrations are pouring in!

Don‘t miss the early bird pricing which expires on August 15, rates increase after this date.

Follow the link below to register, or to check out the event schedule.

For more information on the hotel, the AOL Courses, and the Speaker Bios, follow these links: | Schedule | Hotel Information | AoL Courses | Speaker Bios |

See the July 27 Corporate Connect or visit the www.ewiconnect.com for more information on the following LCAM

opportunities:

EXHIBITOR SPACE AVAILABLE! VENDOR & CHAPTER BOOTH PRICING AVAILABLE

CONTENT FOR LCAM REGISTRATION BAGS - ANOTHER WAY TO SHOWCASE YOUR FIRM AT LCAM

LCAM 2011 - "TASTE OF MINNEAPOLIS; AN EVENING ON A STICK‖

LCAM - 5K RUN LITERACY INITIATIVE EVENT BE A SPONSOR! BE A PARTICIPANT!

OLD TRADITIONS RETURN WITH A REVIVED PURPOSE – LET‘S GET CONNECTED!

Two of the signature events at LCAM for years have been the Pin Exchange and Chapter‘s expressing their uniqueness by dressing alike. Corporate is bringing those traditions back this year with a purpose: networking! Instead of a one hour time slot, the Pin Exchange will go on all day Thursday for our Connections Day. In lieu of the pins, EWI of Houston will give away two very unique gifts which represent our chapter to other attendees. Many thanks to Metromarketing and to H-E-B for sponsoring these very special gifts which will be unveiled soon, stay tuned! In addition to the Pin Exchange, Thursday is also the day Chapters are invited to express their uniqueness by dressing alike (business casual). The EWI of Houston LCAM ‗uniform‖ will be on sale again at the August chapter meeting – Scholarship Night – at Brennan‘s. Don‘t miss your opportunity to purchase a set. Stay tuned to EWInfo for more information or contact [email protected]!

http://www.ewiconnect.com/ScriptContent/conferences/conn_lcam2011.cfm#Schedule

http://www.ewiconnect.com/ScriptContent/conferences/conn_lcam2011.cfm#Hotel

http://www.ewiconnect.com/ScriptContent/conferences/conn_lcam2011.cfm#AoL

http://www.ewiconnect.com/ScriptContent/conferences/conn_lcam2011.cfm#Speakers

http://www.ewiconnect.com

mailto:[email protected]

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Houston Chapter Board RecapsHouston Chapter Board Recaps

Fundraising Report Submitted by Bobbie Pritchett, 2010-2011 Fundraising Director, representing Hilton Houston Post Oak

The Fund Raising Committee conducted a successful door prize drawing at the July 14, 2011 meeting held at The Four Seasons Hotel. Ticket sales totaled $785.00. The following member firms generously contributed items for our door prizes: Lexis Florist Sue Habib Martha Turner Properties Katherine Brown, Stephanie Cleary, Terri Lemons Shell Energy Resources Company Patti Strawther Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. Annette Washburn

The Fundraising Committee sincerely thanks all of the representatives and guests who participated in this month‘s door prize drawings. Additional cookbooks were also sold, totaling $195.00. The committee will continue to sell monthly at meetings, as well as outside of membership, during Texlahoma and at LCAM. ―Stay, Play and Getaway‖ Raffle is in preparation and tickets will be for sale for $20 at the August and September meetings.


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BMC Software, Inc. 6 years

Deloitte Services, LP 5 years

James W. Crownover Interests 3 years

St. Regis Houston 3 years

Lexis Florist 1 year

Member Firm Anniversaries

Nicki Praiswater August 1

Mary Krieger August 4

Katherine Brown August 6

Sherry Bettis August 8

Emelie Black August 9

Sandra Dixon August 9

Louise Hansen August 13

Jerry Randolph August 17

Martha Garcia August 18

Mesita Partridge August 18

Carmen Nadolney August 20

Elizabeth Rushing August 21

Nina DiPirro August 22

Carolyn Toriggino August 23

Rebekah Robles August 27

Dorothy Fleming August 29

Jennie Jernigan August 30

Linda Petticrew August 31


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Communications Report By Terri Lemons, 2010-2011 Communications Director, representing Martha Turner Properties

The August EWIConnect was distributed on August 8, 2011. Special thanks to the following contributors:

Louise Hansen, McKinsey & Company, Inc.

Carole Pitts, John Daugherty, Realtors

Bobbie Pritchett, Hilton Houston Post Oak

Elizabeth Rushing, James W. Crownover Interests

Delynn Walker, Texas Southern University

Dory Ward, PwC A special thank you to the following Committee members for their participation and contributions to the newsletter: Cynthia Bates, Houston Chronicle Martha Garcia, The Houston Symphony Society Kathy Hibbard, United Way of Greater Houston Hazel Kassu, BIC Alliance

Membership Report By Delynn Walker, 2010-2011 Membership Director, representing Texas Southern University

92 Member Firms

121 Representatives

27 Sustaining Members

2 Life Members

2 Honorary Members

2 Transitional Members

154 Total Membership

New Member Firm TPC GROUP Executive: Russ Crockett, Sr. VP, Commercial Major: Chemical Industry Minor: Chemical Dist/Mfg Representative: Donna Smelser

New Replacement Representatives Reygan Farris, Austin Industrial, Inc. Heidi MacMillan, Houston Premium Outlets Laura Gilliam, The St. Regis Houston

Representative Resignations Stacy Shields, Austin Industrial, Inc. Priscilla Massey, Baylor College of Medicine


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PRESIDENT Dory Ward PwC [email protected] 713.356.4225

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Patti McLean Landry‘s Restaurants, Inc. [email protected] 713.386.8052

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Terri Lemons Martha Turner Properties [email protected] 713.558.3269

VICE PRESIDENT/ PRESIDENT-ELECT Elizabeth Rushing James W. Crownover Interests [email protected] 713.425.7093

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Delynn Walker Texas Southern University [email protected] 713.313.6874

FUND RAISING DIRECTOR Bobbie Pritchett Hilton Houston Post Oak

SECRETARY Marji Zamora Minuteman Press Post Oak [email protected] 713.623.0703

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Patti Strawther Shell Energy Resources Company [email protected] 713.241.7121

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE/BCDP Margaret Parker Ernst & Young LLP [email protected] 713.750.8152

TREASURER Erlinda Quintanilla H-E-B [email protected] 713.329.3924

Betty Bruffy Duncan Interests [email protected] 713.226.5022

Marilyn Burgess Burgess Marine Products, Inc. [email protected] 713.466.5444

Becky Lundmark Mosbacher Energy Company [email protected] 713.546.2515

Lisa Teubner LyondellBasell Industries [email protected] 713.309.1246

AdvisorsAdvisors

Officers and DirectorsOfficers and Directors


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ASIST PENDING

HOSPITALITY CO-CHAIR Cindy Moss Amegy Bank of Texas [email protected] 713.232.1265

PHILANTHROPY PENDING

BY-LAWS Cindy Joutraw CenterPoint Energy, Inc. [email protected] 713.207.5706

HOSPITALITY CO-CHAIR/ OFFICIAL GREETER Patricia Martin Memorial Herman Healthcare Systems [email protected]

713.242.2701

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Louise Hansen McKinsey & Company, Inc. [email protected] 713.751.4348

COURTESY Annette Washburn Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. [email protected] 713.551.0309

MENTOR/RETENTION Stephanie Cleary Martha Turner Properties [email protected] 713.558.3271

PUBLIC RELATIONS Cindy Viaud The Health Museum [email protected] 713.942.7054

EWISP Elizabeth Norwood PwC [email protected] 713.356.6681

NOMINATING Lisa Teubner LyondellBasell Industries [email protected]

713.309.1246 PARLIAMENTARIAN Carolyn Noack LINBECK [email protected] 713.966.5811

SOCIAL NETWORKING Angel Penate Quanex Building Products Corporation

[email protected] 713.877.5316 STRATEGIC PLANNING Betty Bruffy Duncan Interests [email protected] 713.226.5022

WEB/DIRECTORY Niki Sikinger Jordan Capital Management [email protected] 713.207.3002

Committee ChairsCommittee Chairs

HISTORIAN Pam Warfield Houston Zoo, Inc. [email protected] 713.533.6801

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