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SAN ANTONIO EDITION

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April 2009

Letter from President SAN ANTONIO BOARD

Vicki Chapman, President SWBC 321-7535

Leticia Villarreal, Vice President Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. 475-6900

Diane Solarczyk, Secretary Bitterblue, Inc. 828-6131 ext. 104

Valerie Manns, Treasurer Project Control 545-0008

Patty Wilkins, Sergeant-At-Arms Security Service Federal Credit Union 476-4599

Debbie Saldana, Membership Director H-E-B 938-8382

Damita Pape, Program Director University of the Incarnate Word 829-3900

Aida Belmares, Publication Director St. Mary’s University 436-3712

Cynthia Rangel, Ways and Means Director San Antonio Employers’ Health Alliance 345-2450 Monica Garza, Director-At-Large YMCA of Greater San Antonio 246-9643

It’s April already and besides looking forward to spring weather and beautiful flowers, we all know what else is approaching - tax day! For those who will be receiving a refund, it’s a happy time. For those having to pay, well let’s just say that we accept it as one of life’s certainties. But since tax day is not something that everyone is excited about, we have a couple of “happenings” this month that I hope everyone will be excited about. First, on April 16 our chapter will celebrate the wonderful executives we

affectionately call “boss” at our Executive Recognition Luncheon. The financial support and encouragement that we receive from them helps our chapter accomplish the many goals we have from year to year. Please be sure to invite your boss to the luncheon so you can publicly thank him/her for allowing you to be a part of the leading connection for business professionals. Remember that the April 16 luncheon will be our monthly membership meeting - there will not be an evening meeting this month. The second exciting “happening” is that our chapter website should go live this month. Connie Ross and Bobbi Lutz (along with our web designer, Art Williams) have done an outstanding job of putting together a site that will be both informative and eye catching. Not only will we be able to use the site to stay up-to-date on chapter activities and RSVP for meetings, but we’ll also be able to use it as a marketing tool for prospective member firms. Updating the website will be an ongoing project, so we’ll keep everyone informed when new features are added.

Do you consider yourself a leader? By definition, a leader is a person who rules, guides or inspires. I firmly believe that anyone can be a leader if they truly have the desire. If you want to be a leader, you have the perfect opportunity right here in our Chapter. It’s not too early to start thinking about leadership roles for next year. Serving on the Board or as a committee chair is a great way to get involved with the operations of the chapter while developing your leadership skills. We have such a diverse group of women in the chapter, each with unique talents and interests, and EWI offers an array of options for everyone. If you’re considering one of these positions, please discuss it with a board member or committee chair - they can also answer any questions you may have. On a personal note, serving on the board has been the most rewarding experience for me, both personally and professionally, and I have grown in ways I never thought possible. I’d be happy to talk to anyone that is interested.

“Just living is not enough" said the butterfly, "one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."

- Hans Christian Andersen

Vicki L. Chapman Representing SWBC

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Membership Meeting Notice

Thursday, April 16, 2009 Luncheon

University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg Skyroom 281 and Hildebrand

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Hospitality and Registration 12:00 – 12:15 PM Welcome and Mission Statement 12:15 – 12:45 PM Invocation and Lunch 12:45 – 1:00 PM Program 1:00 – 1:15 PM Door Prizes and Adjournment

The Rosenberg Skyroom is located on the 5th floor of the McCombs Center (Building 41). Parking is available inside the structure (3 levels of parking) and several surface lots surround the building.

EWI® MISSION AND VISION

MISSION

Executive Women

International® brings together

key individuals from diverse

businesses for the purpose of:

Promoting member firms

Enhancing personal and

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VISION

To be the leading connection

for business professionals.

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SCHOLARSHIP BANQUETSCHOLARSHIP BANQUET Thursday, May 21

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BOARD MEETING Tuesday, May 26

SWBC 9311 San Pedro Avenue, Room 401

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Tuesday, June 23 SWBC

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RRoooomm 440011 The Board meeting is open to the membership. If you would like to attend, please notify Secretary Diane Solarczyk at [email protected]

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In Our Thoughts and Prayers

Jane Findling Burton's father, Willard Findling, passed away March 22. Please keep Jane and

her family in your thoughts and prayers, as they go through this difficult time. If you would like to send Jane your condolences, her home address is:

Jane Findling Burton 29802 Fairway Vista

Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas 78015

Lynn Smasal's mother, Ruby Teal, passed away on March 24. Please keep Lynn and her family in your thoughts and prayers, as they go through this difficult time. If you would like to send

Lynn your condolences, her home address is:

Lynn Smasal 1623 Doe Crest

San Antonio, TX 78248

Please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers!

Member Firm Anniversary – April 2009

Marmon Mok Architecture 9 years University of the Incarnate Word 2 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Best wishes to the following representatives in celebration of their April birthdays: April 1 Barbara Johnson Sustaining Member April 5 Bobbye Scott HOLT CAT April 13 Mary Helen Breen Sustaining Member April 16 Mitzi Pearson Morton’s The steakhouse April 18 Martha Moore Sustaining Member April 25 Debbie Saldana HEB Grocery Company April 25 Carolyn Wallace Spurs Sports and Entertainment

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PHILANTHROPY PROJECTS – MARK YOUR CALENDARS

May / June 2009: EWI San Antonio teams up with CPS for Energy Fan Drive

Plans are underway to team up with CPS for their annual Energy Fan Drive. Flyers will be distributed to EWI members soon.

Garden Project at San Antonio Food Bank – June 27, 2009, 9:00 am to Noon

Please consider participating in this rewarding experience and hands-on project. This is a great

Saturday morning opportunity for all of our EWI gardeners to help the Food Bank prepare the vegetable garden area.

EWI Reading Rally – October 9, 2009 at 3:30 PM

Location: Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio, 1602 Goliad Road Featuring: Professional Storyteller, Len Cabral

Ann Zbinden, with the San Antonio Children's Shelter, sends her sincere gratitude, to the women of EWI San Antonio, for the wonderful donations. The Philanthropy Committee also appreciates your gracious

donations, generosity, and support of the San Antonio Children’s Shelter.

If you would like a donation receipt, please send an email to Julie Lyssy at [email protected], and she will send you a receipt form.


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EWI Fellows Scholarship

The EWI Fellows program is a Corporate program that awards financial assistance to active EWI representatives admitted to accredited baccalaureate, graduate, or post

graduate programs. Financial assistance is awarded through the EWI Business/Career/Development Program (B/C/DP), a 501(c)(3) corporation that offers a variety of scholarships and educational programs. The Fellows program supports

the EWI B/C/DP mission.

This scholarship is available to EWI members who have been a rep for at least one year. This is a terrific benefit of EWI membership. Four scholarships are available:

two $3,000 Undergraduate Awards and two $5,000 Graduate Awards.

The Fellows Scholarship application deadline is April 30. If you will be in school this fall, please apply. If you know of another EWI rep going back to school,

encourage her to apply.

Please email Nancy Harrison (EWI of Chattanooga) at [email protected] for more information or go to:

http://ewiconnect.com/ScriptContent/careers/car_fellows.cfm

New Member Firm Postings - Dave and Busters - G and K Services, Inc. - Resources Global Professionals - BioMed San Antonio


http://ewiconnect.com/ScriptContent/careers/car_fellows.cfm

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DATE: April 6, 2009 TO: EWI San Antonio Chapter representatives and

sustaining, transitional and life members FROM: 2008-2009 nominating committee SUBJECT: Straw Ballot for 2009-2010 Officers and Directors (Please complete and return by: May 6, 2009)

The nominating committee needs YOU! Your VOICE is important to us. Here’s how you can HELP: 1. Please take a few moments to review the attached straw ballot for the 2009-2010 slate of Officers/Directors

and write-in your suggested recommendations. Your input will be a valuable tool for the nominating committee to begin the nominating process. As you know, the 2009-2010 slate of Officers will serve on the Board with our President Elect, Letty Villarreal. To help you understand the responsibilities and qualifications associated with our Chapter Board positions, please refer the two attachments supporting the straw ballot:

1) A description of Chapter Board positions 2) A list of Board requirements/qualifications

We encourage our newest representatives to also participate in the straw ballot process. We realize this

may be a difficult task for new members, who may not yet be well acquainted with our membership. However, if you know a few representatives whom you have come to admire and respect, nominate them for a position even if you leave other positions blank. It is acceptable to turn in a partially completed form, if necessary.

2. Equally important is completion of the “Self Questionnaire,” enclosed with this memo. This form will let the

committee know if you would consider a leadership position in the 2009-2010 Board year, based on your current circumstances. If you would like to serve on the Board, or as a committee chair, please let us know!

The Straw Ballot and Self Questionnaire will only be viewed by the members of the nominating committee, and will be kept strictly confidential. Please return your straw ballot and questionnaire to Connie Ross as soon as possible, but not later than May 6, 2009. Completed forms may be returned by email to: [email protected] , or faxed to Connie at 223-2582. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the nominating committee if you have questions. Thank you, 2008-2009 nominating committee:

Melissa Pina, CPS Energy Connie Ross, Marmon Mok Architecture - Chair Bobbye Scott, HOLTCAT Letty Villarreal, Silver Eagle Distributors Margaret Woods, Nix Health Care System


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Form 13 EWI® Page 1 of 1 Straw Ballot

Chapter: San Antonio Chapter

Date: April 6, 2009

Enter your first choice for each position, and if desired, your second choice. The nominating committee will meet on May 12, 2009 to tabulate the results of the straw ballots and draft a new slate of Officers to be presented to the current Board on May 26, and to the full membership on June 18. Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the June meeting, and thereafter nominations may be made to the President in writing by any five (5) representatives through July 31, at which time the nominations are automatically closed. All nominees must have indicated their willingness to serve, if elected. A minimum of three (3) directors, which includes the President-Elect, must have served on the Chapter Board the previous year. No director shall serve more than five (5) consecutive terms.

Return completed form by: MAY 6, 2009

Office First Choice Second Choice (optional) President Elect (2009-2010)

Letty Villarreal

N/A

Vice President/President Elect

Secretary

Treasurer

Sergeant-At-Arms

Membership Director

Program Director

Publication Director

Ways and Means Director

Director-At-Large

ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: Return form and questionnaire to Nominating Committee Chair, Connie Ross, on or before MAY 6, 2009 by one of the following methods: Email: [email protected] / Fax: 210.223.2582 / Mail: Connie Ross, Marmon Mok Architecture, 700 N. St. Mary’s, Suite 1600, San Antonio, Texas 78205.


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QUESTIONNAIRE

To assist the nominating committee in its selection of Officers and Directors for 2009-2010, please complete the

following questionnaire and return with your completed straw ballot.

NAME AND FIRM:

NUMBER OF YEARS WITH FIRM: NUMBER OF YEARS WITH EWI:

PRIOR COMMITTEE SERVICE:

PREVIOUS EWI BOARD SERVICE:

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE BOARD OR AS A COMMITTEE CHAIR IN 2009-2010?

YES NO

IF “YES,” IN WHAT CAPACITY?

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT COMMITTEE CHAIR, WHOM FROM YOUR COMMITTEE WOULD BE YOUR RECOMMENDATION TO SERVE AS

A CHAIR FOR NEXT YEAR?

Thank you for completing the straw ballot and questionnaire. You have played an important role by indicating your preferences for the 2009-2010 leadership of the San Antonio Chapter of EWI.

Nominating Committee Members:

Melissa Pina, CPS Energy Connie Ross, Marmon Mok Architecture - Chair Bobbye Scott, HOLTCAT Margaret Woods, Nix Health Care System Letty Villarreal, Silver Eagle Distributors

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES FOR CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Vice President/President Elect – should 'shadow' the President throughout the year to gain a clear understanding of the Presidents responsibilities and assist the President in anyway. She should attend as many committee meetings as possible, developing relationships and identifying qualified candidates for her Board and working to recruit them into various positions. It is traditional for the Vice President/President-Elect to arrange for the purchase of the "Past President's pin," which is presented to the outgoing President at the installation meeting.

Secretary — shall keep and have charge of the minutes of all meetings of the Chapter and of the Chapter Board; shall serve notices of all meetings of the Chapter and of the Chapter Board; shall executive official documents, with the President, in the name of the Chapter; shall be custodian of the seal of the Chapter; shall keep the Bylaws and such other papers as the Chapter Board may direct; and shall perform all the duties incident to the office of Secretary, subject to the control and direction of the Chapter Board.

Treasurer — has the responsibility of accounting for all receipts and disbursements of the Chapter in a uniform manner consistent with accepted accounting practices. The Procedure Manual outlines procedures based on bookkeeping entries, rather than debit and credit entries, so the Treasurer’s position is more easily understood and easier to manage.

Sergeant-At-Arms — has charge of all reservations and keeps complete and accurate records of attendance of the membership.

Membership Director — is responsible for preserving the high quality of the Chapter membership through effective membership recruitment, orientation, and retention efforts by: 1 Working with Membership Committee to identify and secure new member firms 2 Obtaining list of all businesses operating within the community 3 Implementing retention and orientation programs 4 Working with Chapter President to make certain new representatives are informed of new member opportunities 5 Processing any changes in membership in accordance with the Bylaws and Procedure Manual.

The Chapter Membership Director also has responsibility for marketing the organization which is an integral part of the recruitment/retention process.

Program Director — along with the assistance from the Program Committee should present to the Chapter Board a full slate of programs for the calendar year.

Publication Director — is responsible for the preparation, printing, and distribution of the Chapter's official monthly publication. The primary purpose of the newsletter is to communicate to the Chapter membership, in a complete, concise, and professional manner, the information they need for understanding, generating interest, and encouraging participation in Chapter and Corporate activities.

Ways and Means Director — is responsible for planning and executing the Chapter's Ways and Means projects for the purpose of supporting the Chapter's scholarship and philanthropic efforts as well as raising operating funds for the Chapter.

Director-At-Large — the responsibilities of this position are assigned by the incoming Board, with respect to the wishes of the incoming President. The Director-at-Large could be the EWISP and/or ASIST Director, Public Relations Director, Membership Retention Director, or whatever area the Board decides to designate.

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REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

According to our Chapter Bylaws, Article III, Sections 1 and 4, the requirements and qualifications for serving on the Chapter Board are as follows:

Section 1. Number and Qualifications of Board Members

The Corporate business and affairs of the Chapter shall be managed and directed by a Board of at least six (6) and no more than ten (10) Directors, each of whom shall be a Representative of a Member Firm. If a Director shall cease at any time to have such qualifications, such directorship and any officer's position held in the Chapter automatically terminates, but no act of the Chapter Board shall be invalidated by reason thereof.

Section 4. Election and Term of Office of Directors

Each of the Directors shall serve a one (1) year term to begin at the close of the Chapter’s Annual Business meeting, except in the case of the Vice President/President-Elect who shall be elected for a two (2) year term.

A minimum of three (3) of these Directors shall have served on the Chapter Board the previous year, one of which may be the President-Elect. The Vice President/President-Elect shall automatically ascend to the office of President without action of the Member Firms. Directors may serve as Officers and Designated Directors simultaneously.

No Officer or Director may serve more than five (5) consecutive terms. An Officer or Director who has served more than half a term is considered to have served a full term in that office.

Officers, Directors, and committee members shall serve the Chapter without compensation.

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Door Prize Donations for February 19 membership meeting

Donor Name

Donated Item

Silver Eagle Distributors – Letty Villarreal

Bud Light Backpack

Montdani International- Cecy Bellacetin-O’Keefe

A delicious bottle of Argentinean Huala Wine – from the next new line at Montdani International

NIX Health Care System – Margaret Woods

A pair of wine glasses and a wine bag

Fralo’s Pizza – Lori Hakspiel

$25.00 Gift Certificate for Fralo’s Pizza

PurinaCare Insurance Services - Liana Greenberg

Kitty Gift Bag with lots of goodies to spoil your cat.

Ye Kendall Inn Conference Center and Spa – Patti Timblin

One Night Stay in Antique Styled Guest Room includes entrance for two to the Wine Tasting, Dinner, and Breakfast the next morning.

Robins Nest – Robin Sherrington

Kimono Rose Hand Wash and lotion gift set

YMCA- Debbie Lazarine

Book – the Dash and Luggage Tag


T-Shirt and Bag


Portfolio, Pens and Luggage Tag

NIX Health Care System – Margaret Woods

Shoe bag and Music CD by: Brooke Pernice

Purina Care Insurance Services – Liana Greenberg

Purina Leather Office Binder

Ye Kendall Inn Conference Center and Spa – Patti Timblin

Dinner for two at the Limestone Grill

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Door Prize donations for March 19 membership meeting

Donor Name

Donated Item

Ye Kendall Inn – Patti Timblin

One Night Stay in an antique styled guest room, entrance for two to the wine tasting, dinner, and breakfast the next morning.

Fralo’s Art of Pizza – Lori Hakspiel

$25.00 Gift Certificate

Anonymous

Guess Perfume Set

Valero – Sylvia Rodriguez

$25.00 Gift Certificate

Valero – Sylvia Rodriguez

Valero gift back pack sack: T-shirt, gloves, balls and hats.

San Antonio Employers’ Health Alliance – Cynthia Rangel

Zen Tea lights with Star holders and Pear Martini Mix

Robins Nest – Robin Sherrington

Beautiful Easter Bunny

Montdani International - Cecy Bellacetin-O’Keefe

Rivas Apricot Flavor Mixer

Ye Kendall Inn – Patti Timblin

Dinner for two at the Limestone Grill with Bottle of wine

50th Anniversary Committee

50th Anniversary EWI Globe

Anonymous

Summer Picture Frames

Anonymous

Guess Perfume

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To all EWI Members: The ways and means committee would like to thank the following organizations and their representatives for their generous donations for the silent auction being held in conjunction with the Executive Recognition Luncheon on April 16. I hope all of you will participate in this exciting fundraiser! The monies raised at this event will directly benefit the EWISP Program. I encourage you to pass this list around to your executives, friends, and others outside of work who may be interested in one of the items up for bid. You must be present to place a bid; if someone is interested in an item but can not attend this event in person perhaps you can place a bid for them. I encourage you to invite all interested bidders to attend this special event as your guest.

The only methods of payment accepted will be by check or cash (no credit cards). Thank you for your support, The Ways and Means Committee

Silent Auction items for April 16 luncheon

Item Donated

Organization Name

Donor Name

Two Coach Round Trip Airline Tickets on Continental Airlines (Expires: April 15, 2010. Black out dates apply. All taxes and ticketing fees are the responsibility of the traveler(s). Travel must be completed by December 31, 2010. Valid for coach class travel in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean and Central America. This certificate will not be replaced if lost or stolen. There is no cash value.

Valero Travel

Sylvia Rodriguez

One low flush toilet

San Antonio Water System

Lyn Pitman

Autographed Basketball by Tony Parker

SWBC

Vicki Chapman

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Silent Auction Items for April 16 luncheon (continued)

Item Donated

Organization Name

Donor Name

Kate Spade Library Strip Crystal 11” Vase

Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

Desk top organizer and Gift certificate for a two hour business or home office organizational consultation (expires April 16, 2010)

realign, llc

Shana M. Prichard

Brillante Mariposa silver and wood cheese platter with silver knife Including a Waterford Crystal Millennium paperweight

USAA

Autographed Basketball from the Spurs Team in a case with a plaque listing the names of the Spurs players that signed the basketball

Spurs Sports and Entertainment

Carolyn Wallace

Julian Gold Gift Certificate (expires April 7, 2011)

Julian Gold

Kathy Beaman

Five Free Night Stay Certificates valid at any La Quinta in the U.S

LQ Management L.L.C. - Sandy Clinton National Sales Director State of Texas Government / Associations

Gloria Eastwood, H-E-B

Taylor Made Golf Clubs: One Set of New R7 Draws steel shafted golf clubs – sand wedge thru a 4 iron (Set of eight clubs)

TRC Consulting

Robert Taylor, San Antonio Employers’ Health Alliance

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Item Donated

Organization Name

Donor Name

Vintage Rock Climbing Equipment

Rene Ford

Gift basket: filled with unique items from Robyn’s Nest

Graves Interest, Ltd

John W. “Judd” Kraft and Bobbi Lutz

Sixteen San Antonio Missions Baseball Skybox tickets and $100.00 Diamond Creations Catering Credit Game day: Saturday, May 30, 2009

Security Service Federal Credit Union

Patti Wilkins

Live Orchid Arrangement

Plant Interscapes

Pam Brant

Morton’s Steak House Gift Certificate (expires October 16, 2009)

Morton’s The Steakhouse

Mitzi Pearson

Sixteen San Antonio Missions Baseball Skybox tickets and four parking passes Game day: Friday, July 17, 2009

TETCO, Inc.

Carol Crawford

Rennert Travel Gift Certificate for $100 to be used toward your next vacation. This gift card will not be replaced if lost or stolen, and it does not have a cash value.

Rennert Travel

Christy Prescott

Fiesta Poster, one large adult tee-shirt, one black low profile cap, one poster pin, one canvas tote bag, and one package of eight note cards with envelopes.

Fiesta San Antonio Commission

Liana Greenberg, PurinaCare Insurance Services

Viva Fiesta Package

Marmon Mok Architecture

Connie Ross

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Item Donated

Organization Name

Donor Name

Gift certificate for a complimentary one night stay at the DoubleTree Hotel in an executive level guest room, which includes robes and slippers and the wonderful "Sweet Dreams" bedding. Breakfast buffet for two also included.

DoubleTree Hotel

Jackie Contreras

One voucher for a free bag of Pro Plan dog food, up to a $48.99 value and various Purina products: Purina ONE cooler, Beneful and PurinaCare travel coffee mugs, PurinaCare frisbee, scoop bowl, Fancy Feast mouse pad, Purina Veterinary Diets cooling lunch sack, Friskies notepad, Alpo reusable grocery sack, Beneful notepad, and Friskies Party Mix sample pouch

PurinaCare Insurance Services

Liana Greenberg


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Member Firm Spotlight – Montdani International, LLC

Who are we? We are an internationally diverse company with offices in San Antonio, Mexico City, Monterrey, Nuevo León, and Toronto, Canada. What do we do? Montdani International provides import, export, and distribution services for commodities in Mexico, USA, and Canada. We will also have services available soon in Europe! We specialize in bilingual and trilingual labeling compliance. We insure full compliance with Mexico NOMS050 and 051-SECOFI, USA-FDA and CFIA. Our international networking services can provide the expertise of brokers, lawyers, accountants, nationwide transportation, trademark registrations, and other ancillary services. We provide product and marketing profiles built on Montdani's extensive and diverse experience in international trade for companies interested in expanding their presence locally and internationally. The product fulfillment services we offer are tailored to meet the unique business requirements of each client. We assist companies with product introduction, market expansion, and sales growth in Mexico, Canada, Europe, and the United States! Montdani has recently expanded into the wine and spirits market, and now offers excellent high quality products from Europe and South America. We have outstanding lines of Spanish wines, cavas, spirits, and mixers. We regularly showcase these products locally through wine tasting events at finer restaurants and hotels. EWI will be the focus of an upcoming event. So stay tuned for an evening of fine wine and hors d’oeuvres. At Montdani International, “If we don’t have it, you don’t want it!” Fax: (866) 376-6645 Phone: (830) 626-0468 or 627-9525 For more information you may visit our website at www.montdani.com

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http://www.montdani.com/

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NEW MEMBER

Lynette Bearden OfficeMax, Inc.

by Rubby Santiago, Contributing Writer

Lynette Bearden was installed in January, as a second representative for OfficeMax, a member firm for five years. The company employs over 36,000 people, with annual sales in the area of nine billion dollars. The corporate office is located in Illinois. They are led by CEO Sam K. Duncan who’s been in this position for three years. There are ten stores in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Lynette’s executive is David Maberry, Director of Sales in South Texas.

Lynette is very happy to work in the Printing Division for OfficeMax. Her responsibilities include working with national and corporate accounts and reviewing their current print processes, as well as offering better solutions through OfficeMax at a more effective cost. Lynette was born and raised in Houston, but moved to San Antonio this past September. She is enjoying everything about San Antonio, as well as learning the new culture. Some of her hobbies include reading, swimming, and outdoor activities. Lynette is presently very busy with plans to rescue a puppy. In addition, she is a member of Stone Oak Network, and is already active with community services that involve ribbon cuttings. In Houston, Lynette was very involved with the IM Senior Food Program. The change of pace from Houston has been a positive one, and she is excited about the vast number of printing opportunities in our city. Lynette looks forward to making great connections and great friends with EWI. She will be mentored by Joyce Stewart of NIX Health Care System, and has been assigned to the Hospitality committee. Please welcome Lynette to EWI when you see her!

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MARCH MEETING PHOTOS by Linda Villarreal-Gonzales

Guest Carol Berkovich, Arthur Murray Studio, Guest Tumora Mead, Arthur Murray Studio, Valerie Manns,

and Leona Pappas, Sustaining Member

Pam Hudec, Omni Hotel San Antonio and Jane Findling Burton, The University of

Texas at San Antonio

Rubby Santiago, Montdani International LLC, and Elizabeth Perez, CPS Energy

Lorri Mach, Porter Loring Mortuaries and Sue Ouimette, Valero Energy Corporation

Joyce Carothers, Sustaining Member, Diane Flack, Transitional Member, Patti Timblin, Ye

Kendall Inn, and Lynn Smasal, Ernst and Young

Vicki Chapman, SWBC, Monica Garza, YMCA of Greater San Antonio, and Patty Wilkins, Security Service Federal Credit Union

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Carol Lanham, Kinetic Concepts, Inc.and Carol Crawford, TETCO, Inc.

Guest Olivia Ellis and Guest Joan Frenzel Kathie Geleta, Raba Kistner Consutants, Inc. and Diane Solarczyk, Bitterblue, Inc.

Denise Cross, Arthur Pfeil Flowers andSonia Brown, Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

Mitzi Pearson, Morton’s The Steakhouseand Silvia Enriquez, Greater San Antonio

Chamber of CommerceGuest Speaker Don Varney, Yvonne Varney,

guest Bill O’Keefe, and guest Steven Vouvoulias

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Linda Buck, Herff Travel, Frances Menjivar, Harte Hanks, Inc.,

and Jackie Contreras, DoubleTree Hotel

Hilda Ochoa, Transitional Member, Jelane Lodeck, Sustaining Member

and Becky Turgeon, NuStar Energy LP

Bobbi Lutz, Graves Interest, Ltd. and Jeanne Baggett, Baggett Consulting

Jane Findling Burton, The University of Texas at San Antonio

guest Susan Hought, and Sue Kolitz, YMCA of Greater San Antonio

Bobbi Lutz, Graves Interests Ltd., Carol Abel, Zachry Corporation, and

Kathy Jones, Touchstone Communities

Guest Morrison Woods, and Margaret Woods, Nix Health Care System


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Submitted by: Leticia Villarreal Date: March 24, 2009 Submitted by: Leticia Villarreal Date: March 24, 2009 Silver Eagle Distributors, LP Location: SWBC Silver Eagle Distributors, LP Location: SWBC

Secretary’s Report New Business / Correspondence

Minutes Approved: February 24 BOD Meeting March 19 General Meeting

The EWI Minneapolis Chapter is considering submitting a proposed amendment to the Chapter Bylaws – changing the chapter board term, as it is referred to by Corporate, from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 – to the calendar year, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 (as it had been prior to 2002). Our March guest speaker, Don Varney, made a $250.00 contribution to our scholarship programs.

Treasurer’s Report Membership Retention

February 28, 2009 Account Balances:

GENERAL General Account: $33,453.12 Investment Account: $13,068.52

$46,521.64

BCDP (EWISP and ASIST) Scholarship Account: $42,264.15 Outstanding Scholarships: $ 6,500.00 Funds Available $35,764.15

There were no replacement representatives installed in March. Firms needing a second rep. – SWBC Firms needing a third rep. – Spurs Sports and Entertainment Our first EWI Mixer scheduled for March 28, 2009, from 5 – 7 pm at Fralo’s Art of Pizza. Committee meeting scheduled for April 2, 2009, from 6 – 7:30 pm at D.R. Semmes YMCA on St, Mary’s St. The committee will review attendance rosters and brainstorming retention ideas.

Sergeant-At-Arms Report

Programs

February’s Attendance: 52 firms represented (78%) 67 representatives (73%) 3 sustaining (20%) 1 life 3 transitional 19 guests 93 TOTAL

April Membership Meeting – Executive Recognition Luncheon: Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009 Time: 11:30 – 1:15 pm Location: UIW Rosenberg Skyroom 281 and Hildebrand San Antonio, Texas Our guest speaker will be Mr. Larry Walker, Publisher, and Retired San Antonio Express-News.

Ways and Means

Membership

March Door Prizes - $261.00 Birdies for Charity - $408.44 Total fundraising dollars collected to date - $1,327.44 (January – December 2009). There will be a silent auction at the April 16th Executive Recognition Luncheon.

March Installations: SECOND REP. – Lynette Bearden, Office Max Enterprise Solutions. Lynette will serve on the Hospitality Committee. Her mentor is Joyce Stuart of Nix Health Care System. Proposed New Member Firm Postings: Dave and Buster’s; Bio Med SA; Resources Global Professionals; and GandK Services Inc.

Publication

Philanthropy

The March EWIConnect newsletter was distributed on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. The April EWIConnect newsletter is scheduled for distribution on Monday, April 13, 2009.

The 2009 Reading Really is scheduled for Oct. 9, 2009. More details to come!

EWI San Antonio Board Recap

BOARD MEETING RECAP

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YEAR AT A GLANCE

General Membership MeetingsGeneral Membership Meetings

Second Thursday, December 11 Topic: Importance of Non-Verbal

Communication Venue: UIW Skyroom

Thursday, January 15 Topic: Chapter Orientation

Venue: Plaza Marriott

Thursday, February 19 Topic: Poise in Dining Situations

Venue: Plaza Club

Thursday, March 19 Topic: Business Meeting

Venue: Omni Hotel

Thursday, April 16 Topic: Executive Recognition

Luncheon Venue: Skyroom at The University

of the Incarnate Word

Thursday, May 21 Topic: Scholarship Banquet Venue: DoubleTree Hotel

Thursday, June 18 Topic: Firm Trade Show

Venue: La Mansion del Rio Hotel

Thursday, July 16 Non-Meeting Fundraiser

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Thursday, August 20

Thursday, September 17

Thursday, October 15 Topic: Business Meeting

2009-2010 Board Installation

Board Meetings The Board meets at SWBC unless otherwise stated.

Tuesday, December 16 Tuesday, January 20 Tuesday, February 24 Tuesday, March 24 Tuesday, April 21 Tuesday, May 26 Tuesday, June 23 Tuesday, July 21 Tuesday, August 25 Tuesday, September 29 October Board Retreat Venue: TBD by Letty Villarreal

Conferences/Special Events

April 24-26, 2009

Leaders Summit San Francisco, CA

August 7-8, 2009 TEXOMA board forum

Houston, TX

September 24-26, 2009 2009 Leadership Conference and

Annual Meeting Louisville, KY

To help you with your executive’s calendar and your own, we are including the dates of the General Membership meetings (with topics and locations if available), the conferences scheduled for 2008-2009 (including the annual meeting), and the Board of Directors meetings.

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