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onnectionWomen in Leisure Services...The Professional Connection for Women
Michele Greenberg-McClung [email protected]
President Juli Seydell Johnson [email protected] Vice President Secretary Donna Tilsner [email protected] Treasurer Lydie Gutfeld [email protected] Past President Marcia Bach [email protected]
Purple Ribbon Committee Allison Brammer [email protected]
National Delegates Alpha Chapter Maile Marquand [email protected]
Delta Chapter Kathy Tinsley
[email protected] Gamma Chapter Nancy Hogan
Zeta Chapter
Juli Johnson
202014– 2015 National Board
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I n s i d e t h i s I s s u e
President’s Message Cover, 2
Helen I. Pontius Award 3
National Budget Report 4
Alpha Chapter 5
Delta Chapter 6
Gamma Chapter 7 Zeta Chapter 8
President’s Message—Juli Seydell Johnson
Summer 2015
S ll Under Construc on
Spring has come and at my house we are covered in construc on dust and chaos. My dream of downsizing is becoming reality as my husband and I "make over" a town home to be just what we want. The process has been messy, a bit unpredictable and frus-tra ng at mes. However, I can see the vision coming togeth-er. It is beau ful.
The WILS organiza on has been similar this year as I have been president. I have big dreams. Dreams of an organiza on that brings women in our field together to be strong and to have fun. An amazing network of professionals suppor ng each other and growing our field to be er serve our communi es. 80 years as an organi-za on brings a strong founda on. It's a history of trend se ers and tenacious women leading the way.
But our work as a board and an organiza on is not done as we need to adapt and evolve with the needs of our members. Our celebra on this spring is of expanding into the state of Illinois, thanks to the efforts of Jan Hincapie, Allison Brammer and our newest sisters in the Chicago area, Chapter Chi.
Our challenge comes in keeping our other chapters alive, vibrant and relevant. This is the me for members to step up to volunteer to make a difference in WILS. All chapters are in need of volunteers to serve on board and commi ees. There is also opportunity for service on the Na onal Board.
President’s Message, continued
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I see the next year of WILS to be similar to our house remod-el. The end result is a strengthened, remodeled organiza on that con nues the vision and mission of WILS. The process to get there will take work from commi ed members who aren't afraid to stretch a bit and work through the "sawdust" to keep strong and important for the future. Let's do this!
Juli Seydell Johnson,
651.675.5506 [email protected]
Purple Ribbon Committee Update
WILS National Board Accepts New Chapter
At the National Board meeting last spring, the board voted to accept the Chi Kappa Rho – Chi Chapter into the WILS organiza-tion. The Chi chapter is made up of recreation professionals from the Greater Chicago, Illinois area (hence their request to have Chi as their name.) When they meet to install officers, the WILS National President will attend to offer an official welcome and complete the officer installation. Jan Hincapie has been leading this effort ever since she met Delta member Eileen Turk at an NRPA conference several years ago. Jan is the Director of Parks and Recreation of the Village of Lincolnwood, a suburb of Chicago. Stay tuned as this new chapter begins their jour-ney. Once again, congratulations and we welcome WILS to Illi-nois!
Purple Ribbon Chair, Allison Brammer—Gamma
A Smile
It cost nothing —-it is worth much.
You are richer by giving it away.
It takes but a moment to give but the memory lasts a lifetime.
No one is so rich that he can get along without it.
No one is so poor but that he can be made rich by it.
It brings rest to the weary—-strength to the weak—-sunshine to the sad.
It cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen.
It is of no value until given away.
If someone fails to give you a smile, give them one of yours for no one needs a smile as much as
he who has one to give.
~Unknown~
What is a Customer?
A customer is the most important person in a business.
A customer is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him.
A customer is not an interruption of our work. He is the purpose of it.
A customer does us a favor when he comes in. We aren’t doing him a favor by waiting on him.
A customer is part of our business-not an outsider. A cus-tomer is not just money in the cash register. He is a hu-
man being with feelings and deserves to be treated with respect.
A customer is a person who comes to us with his needs and his wants. It is our job to fill them
A customer deserves the most courteous attention we can give him. He is the life-blood of this and every business.
He pays your salary. Without him, we would have to close our doors. Don’t ever forget it.
By: Unknown
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We were all challenged to come up with one word we each use and feel is important to us.
Alpha said:
Nancy Aaron—Live
Karen Kalsman—Charity
Maile Marquand—Gra tude
Sue McElvogue—Think
Gamma said:
Lydie Gu eld—Exhale
Delta said:
Cathy Cronin—Op mism
Bonnie Elliot—Grateful
Michele Greenberg– McClung—Enjoy! or Get Up, Get Out, Get Movin’
Liz Kovar—Blissful
Elissa Landsman—Explore or GFI (Go For It)
Holly Malan—Generosity
Margery Pierce—Pragma c
Kathy Tinsley—Giving
Eileen Turk—Enthusiasm
Karen Warner—Drive
Carmel Wilson—Exuberance
Our One Word
Donna and Marcia—We will miss you, hugs and kisses always.!
National Budget—Spring 2015
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Expenditures 14-15 Approved 14-15 Actuals
Total National Meetings $3,960.00 $1,513.06 Total National Luncheons $2,200.00 $955.57 Total Fundraisers $25.00 $0.00 Total Newsletter $0.00 $0.00 Total Elections $0.00 $0.00 Total Membership $25.00 $0.00 Total Awards $700.00 $175.02 Total Archives $0.00 $0.00 Total Admin Costs $50.00 $0.00 Total Special Projects $600.00 $0.00
TOTALS $7,560.00 $2,643.65
Revenues 14-15 Ap-
proved 14-15 Actuals
Membership $3,000.00 $2,370.00 Fundraisers $900.00 $113.00 Fall Luncheon $600.00 $605.00 Spring Luncheon $500.00 $0.00 Pins $100.00 $160.00 Scholarships $0.00 $0.00 National Social Socials $0.00 $0.00 Corporate Sponsor ($50 - $500) $0.00 $0.00 Miscellaneous*** $200.00 $0.00 Chapter Develop ($500 in trust) $0.00 $0.00 Transfer to cover $0.00 $0.00
TOTALS $5,300.00 $3,248.00
Revenues $5,300.00 $3,248.00
Expenditures $7,560.00 $2,643.65
Net Profit $604.35 Starting Balance $12,682.10 Actual Revenue $3,248.00 Actual Expenditures $2,643.65 Ending Balance as of 604.35 Submitted by: Lydie Gutfeld
4-Mar-15 $13,286.45
Alpha Chapter Karen Kalsman, National Delegate
Alpha Chapter Maile Marquand National Delegate
2014-15 Board Members President Melody V.Gutierrez VP Membership Jaci Koci VP Programs Kortley Norris Recording Secretary & Corresponding Secretary Open Treasurer Ann Vollmer National Delegate Maile Marquand Life Member Chairperson Dorothy Meyer / Karen Kalsman
Sunshine Chairperson Adria Deliberto
Membership: Active Members: 17 Life Members: 48
Friends: 2
Past Events:
Bosses Day (October 23, 2014)
-Held at San Antonio Winery
-Honored our supervisors and mentors
-A ended by 29 members and guests
Holiday Luncheon (December 5, 2014)
-Held at Mimi’s Cafe in Los Feliz
-Honored our Life Members
-A ended by 35 ac ve and life members
-Raised $579.50 for scholarship and awards
Upcoming Events:
Awards and Installa on (May 29, 2015)
-To be held at Marmalade Cafe in Sherman Oaks
-We will install new members, next year’s board and honor award recipients
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Kathy Tinsley National Delegate Delta Chapter
2014-15 Board Members President Michele Greenberg-McClung Vice President Eileen Turk Recording Secretary Suzanne Stephens Treasurer Kathy Tinsley Membership Michele Greenberg-McClung National Delegate Kathy Tinsley Membership: 17 Active Members
Events
On Tuesday, April 14th thirty members and guests a ended our spring
workshop in Chula Vista, Do we “Walk the Walk?” Each City provided
informa on on their healthy and ac ve lifestyle programs from bike
routes to walking urban trails. Followed by an oh so yummie Mexican
lunch, carne & pollo asada, tor llas, rice, beans, chips, salsa and gua-
camole. A er lunch we then took a walk around Montevalle Recrea-
on Center to see their urban walking trails and enjoy nature. The Liv-
ing Coast Discovery Center informed the group about the programs
they offer and brought Mr. Barn Owl below for all to enjoy.
The “Ten Minute Leadership Challenge” book review was postponed
from May 21st to August 18th due to everyone involved with summer
ac vi es.
Kathy—La Mesa
Margery-Oceanside
Carrie , Kelcie & .Ashley—Poway
Karen—San Marcos
Delta Gang
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Gamma Chapter Nancy Hogan National Delegate
NEW GAMMA WEBSITE! www.wils-gamma.com
2014-15 Board Members
President Valerie Passarella 1st Vice President Ashley Wysocki 2nd Vice President Morgan Gonzalez Secretary Wendy Cant Treasurer Adrianna Hyta Past President Shawntee McCauley National Delegate Nancy Hogan Committee Coordinator Janet Martell Membership: Active: 88 Life: 52 Associate: 0
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Bosses Day Recap Bosses day was a wonderful event at the beau ful Hacienda Restaurant in Santa Ana. There were 46 members and Bosses who enjoyed a wonderful breakfast, trivia on famous bosses, and had the chance to pose for pictures in a photo booth. This wonderful event was chaired by Amber Castrey, with Taylor Smith, Alyssa Rico and Amber Fazlurrehman serving on the commi ee. Fall FUNdraiser Recap The Fall FUNdraiser was a Trivia Night filled with challenging ques ons, fun rivalries, awesome raffle prizes, silent auc on items, and a cra y Pinterst Table, all to earn money for the Gamma Scholarship Fund. The small, but mighty, group of 25 members and guests were able to raise over $200.00. The commi ee responsible for this even ul Trivia Night were Commi ee Chairs Veronica Garcia and Erica Desselle, along with the amazing support of commi ee members Nicole Du-ran, Johanna Bonaparte, Lindsay Marksbury, Kaitlin Osborne, Amber Fazlurrehman, Karen Fazlurrehman, Megan Stoye, and Lily Romero.
Holiday Breakfast Recap The Holiday Breakfast was a lovely event to celebrate the holi-days with friends and to recognize WILS Life Members, Past Presidents and the Helen I. Pon us Award recipient. This year’s fes ve event took place at The Centre at Sycamore Pla-za, benefi ng the organiza on “Girls, Inc.” WILS and guests were able to raise $889.50 worth of books, gi cards and money. The dona ons will go to “Inspiring all girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold!” A special thank you goes out to Commi ee Chairs Catherine Schad and Nancy Hi , as well as the commi ee members, Janet Mondragon, Caitlin Stevens, Lindsay Marksbury, Kaitlin Osborne, Ebony Perkins, Erica Green, Nicole Duran, and Noemi Luna.
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Juli Seydell Johnson National Delegate Zeta Chapter2014-15 Board Members
President Kerry Phillips
Past President Tanya Mozingo
Vice President Laura Knollmaier
Secretary Lindsey Danhauser
Treasurer Michelle Brassington
National Delegate Juli Seydell Johnson
Member Services Retention Chair Nicole Weedman
Ways & Means Chair Diane Moe
Membership Active 68 Life 6 Post-Professional 1
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February 19, 2015—Commit, Connect & Communicate All-
Day Professional Development Workshop was a success.
Three break out sessions were held ; Make it a Kick-Bu
Year: Move from MILD Success to WILD Success; How to
Create Powerful Win/Win Connec ons: Tips To Be Confi-
dent & Effec ve In Your Networking; Power & Persuasion:
10 Skills You Need to Become A Person Of Influence. Also
included was a WILS Gives Back to support a local charity.
Members made 150 sandwiches as an a er lunch ac vity
for Minneapolis Recrea on Development. Members also
donated new socks to a charity.
April 21, 2015—Real –life Prac cum Building Win/Win Con-
nec ons through Networking: a handful of WILS-Zeta mem-
bers put into prac ce and worked on their networking skills
that was taught at the February 19th workshop. Zeta mem-
bers had a li le fun a er work, sampling beer, ea ng great
food and enjoying each others company. Networking ice-
breakers got the conversa ons going. The networking
event met 4 WILS Visioning Goals: building personal con-
nec ons, professional respite, encouraging proac ve in-
volvement & offering opportuni es to experience growth
in a safe environment.
May 2015—The Annual Mee ng and Board Installa on was
held. WILS member Pa y Anderson hosted a one hour
learning session followed by the induc on of the new 2015
-2016 WILS Zeta Board. Over the last six months, Anderson
completed a research study on mindfulness and leadership.
She explored the varied mindfulness prac ces used by
parks and recrea on professionals and discovered self-
iden fied effects on their leadership presence. She also
gathered insights from mindfulness experts and trends that
integrate mindfulness with leadership development. Pa y
highlighted her findings and offered a few fun mindfulness
prac ces to try.
Challenge Yourself to Find New Ideas
By in2vate, copyright 2015 publica on
You’ve got to produce something fresh, new and crea ve—and nothing is com-
ing. Crea vity can be difficult some mes, but here are some ideas for sparking
your imagina on and keeping it alive:
Limit yourself. Some mes having a wide variety of tools at your finger ps
can overwhelm your brain. Try building in a self-imposed obstacle only
pain ng with one color, for example, or applying ruthless, righteous altera-
on to your wri ng.
S ck to schedule. Inspira on will find you more easily if it knows when to
look. That means adhering to a rou ne—a regular me and place for your
crea ve work so your mind gets used to searching for ideas on a predicta-
ble basis.
Accept mistakes. Perfec on is a worthy goal, but don’t obsess over it. Give
yourself permission to try things even if you’re not sure they’ll succeed.
O en you’ll stumble across a different strategy or a be er path along the
way.
Brainstorm. Try this technique: Define your problem in one sentence. Then
go to a dic onary, open it at random, and point to a word. Look for solu-
ons and approaches that incorporate that word somehow. You’ll focus
your thinking more effec vely.
The National Board wishes each of you a fun and fantastic summer!!!