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1 President’s Message p. 1-2 • January Meeting Notice p. 3 • December Meeting Photos p. 4 -5 • Birthday and Firm Anniversaries p. 6 • Wrap up the Year with Wraps Update p. 7 • Literacy Update p. 8 • Scholarship recipient Update p. 9-10 • Mission Statement p. 11 • December Board Recap p. 12-14 • EWI Membership Campaign p. 15 • EWI Dallas Chapter Officers and Directors p. 16 • EWI Social Media p. 17

DALLAS EDITION

Words from our President

Happy New Year to the Dallas EWI Chapter! As the saying goes “Out with the old, in with the New! What “NEW” will 2018 hold for YOU? What dreams, goals, visions or resolutions have you embraced for this new year? “A dream is a wish your heart makes”! What is in your heart? The new year always brings a period of reflection and an urgent sense of dedication, commitment and renewal. It is that period when we stop and reflect on the things we have or have not accomplished in the past year, while endeavoring to set goals and resolve to make notable accomplishments for the new year. You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis As we begin the new year, I resolve, as your Chapter Leader, to continue to grow and learn to the best of my ability to make the Dallas Chapter STRONG! As a strong chapter, we will Grow, Thrive and Flourish! May your resolutions to grow as an individual be bold and innovative! May your resolutions towards the Dallas Chapter be connective! Let us resolve as a Chapter to “Get Our Grow On” for 2018! This is your year to sparkle!

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2017-2018 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Melanie Linnear, State Fair of Texas

PRESIDENT ELECT

Deborah Tough, Four Seasons Resort and Club

SECRETARY

Millie Marsac, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

TREASURER

Lexi Wayman, Oakwood Worldwide

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

Lisa Hall, Southwest Airlines

B/C/DP DIRECTOR

Meredith O’Neal, American Heart Association – Dallas Office

RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT

DIRECTOR

Michelle Gordon, Baylor Health Care Systems Foundation

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Jessica Johnson, American Airlines

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Denise Labrado, Dallas Regional Chamber

FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR

Jennifer Clark, Dallas Hearing Foundation

ADVISOR

Jeannette Davis, JLL

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EWI of Dallas Monthly Newsletter

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Thank You Jessica Johnson, Program Director and the program committee, for a great Firm Night Chapter Meeting sponsored by American Airlines on December 12, 2017 at Sambuca Uptown. It was an exciting evening with lots of door prize give-a-ways, great food and fun! January 16th Chapter Meeting will be our first business meeting of the 2018 year. It is a Firm Night hosted by McKinsey and Company. Important information will be forthcoming the first week of January. Please join us for this important meeting. Happy New Year! Stop beating yourself up! You are a work in progress, which means you get there a little at a time—Not all at once! Do something today that your future self will thank you for! Respectfully,

Melanie R. Linnear 2017-2018 President State Fair of Texas

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MONTHLY MEETING BOARD MEETING Date:

January 16, 2018

Location:

McKinsey & Company 2021 McKinney Ave., Suite 1800 Dallas, TX 75201

Phone: Main: 214-665-1200

Reception: 6:00 p.m. Dinner:

6:30 p.m.

Price: $50.00

Parking: Complimentary self-parking (Please bring parking ticket with you for validation.)

Date:

Hosts:

January 24, 2018 Meredith Ford O’Neal, American Heart Association

Location: American Heart Association 105 Decker Court

Suite 200 Irving, TX 75062

Phone: 214-441-4200

Meeting: Parking:

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. . Complimentary parking available next to building

RSVP: If you are interested in attending the Board Meeting, please contact Millie Marsac of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, 2017-2018 Secretary, by noon on Monday, January 15, 2018 via email: [email protected] Office: 214.209.2861

EWI® of Dallas January Business Meeting

Firm Night hosted by

Pay online via PayPal on www.ewidallas.com under upcoming

events. Checks should be made payable to:

Executive Women International and can be received at the meeting, or mailed early to:

Lexi Wayman 14251 Queens Chapel Road Farmers Branch, TX 75234

*If you require an invoice in advance to bring a check to the meeting, please email [email protected]

___ I will attend ___ I will not attend ___ I will have guest(s) GUEST(s):________________________

________________________

RSVP to Reservation Hotline: Lisa Hall Southwest Airlines 2017-2018 Sergeant-At-Arms by Tuesday, January 9, 2018 office: (214) 792-1959 email: [email protected]

Total Number of Reservations @ $50.00/pp ____

Amount Remitted: ______

Would you like a receipt mailed to you? ____

NAME: __________________________ FIRM: ___________________________

For special dietary request, please contact Jessica Johnson, Programs Director, 817.938.4414 at the time of reservation.

NOTE: All Representatives have automatic standing reservations. Representatives DO NOT need to return this form unless canceling or responding with guest(s). Cancellations must be received by the deadline or your firm will be billed. It is helpful to receive payment prior to the meeting. If you require a receipt for your payment, you may check the appropriate space on this form and your receipt will be mailed to you upon receipt of your check. Checks are not processed until after the meeting date; therefore, if you mail your check ahead and a change of plans requires you to cancel your reservation, as long as you cancel prior to the deadline, your original check will be returned to you.

2018 January Business Meeting Information EWI® of Dallas

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December 12, 2017 Meeting

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CHAPTER BIRTHDAYS AND FIRM ANNIVERSARIES

February Birthdays Melanie Linnear February 2 Lucia Kastler February 10 Lexi Wayman February 16

January Firm Anniversaries Special Delivery Service, Inc. January 2005 13 years Studio Movie Grill January 2015 3 years

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That’s a “Wrap”

On December 21st the Dallas Chapter made some holidays a little more warm and fuzzy. Over 130 wraps that were generously donated by the membership were given to Treasured Vessels Foundation of Frisco. Treasured Vessels Foundation is devoted to providing a safe place for girls ages 11-17 who have been rescued from domestic sex trafficking to receive healing and hope. They have a passion for restoring purpose and value to the perfectly imperfect. Thank you for helping others stay warm this season!

Pictured (L to R): Meredith O’Neal- B/C/DP Director, Abigail Ours- Treasured Vessels, Dawn Redmond- Philanthropy Lead

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I was really excited to hear that the Literacy Page was returning to our newsletter. As you know I read a lot because I enjoy reading, yes I prefer reading over watching television. I recently had the pleasure of viewing the motion picture of a book I read several years ago entitled Wonder by R. J. Palacio. This movie was chosen by my sweet grandchildren. As their Gigi I was somewhat surprised of this choice because I know that my grandchildren do not like to see other children being mistreated, or bullied. After seeing the movie… yes I read the book again as did my grandchildren. The main character is a 10-year old delightful boy named August (Auggie) Pullman who has facial anomalies. I am not going to tell you the story

because I truly believe that every human being should read this book, with this warning…keep a tissue handy. This book will touch your inner being… your soul, you will laugh, cry, scream. You will receive a lesson from every character in the book. Lessons learned--don’t judge anyone by the way the look but by their inner charter. You can count on your parents even if things get tough, remember people make mistakes and everyone deserves a second chance.

“When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.”

- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer.

“Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.” ― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

“The best way to measure how much you've grown isn't by inches or the number of laps you can now run around the track, or even your grade point average-- though those things are important, to be sure. It's what you've done with your time, how you've chosen to spend your days, and whom you've touched this year. That, to me, is the greatest measure of success.” ― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as you ever can.

- John Wesley’s Rule”

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We recently received an update from a past scholarship recipient, Ellisa Brown. She is one example of how EWI of Dallas helps students from our community. From Ellisa Brown: I have finished another semester at Johns Hopkins University and I am so excited to share all my new accomplishments with you!

Academics:

This year, I am a junior at Johns Hopkins University and have had the opportunity to use the institution's resources to gain the most from my courses.

I took 18 credit hours in my fall semester. It included interesting classes, such as Detective Fiction, and challenging classes, like Comparative Political Behavior and Constitutional Law.

I was honored with placement on the Dean's List this semester for maintaining a GPA above 3.5

Over this semester, I have been honored with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Foundation Scholarship, the Class of 1949 Scholarship, the Hugh L. Dryden Memorial Scholarship, and the Ralph S. O'Connor Scholarship.

I stood tall and proud as I introduce I stood tall and proud as I introduced Michael Bloomberg and Ron Daniels, the President of Johns Hopkins University, at a Hopkins Networking event in NYC.

Career Accomplishments:

Over the summer, I finished an exciting internship at Bloomberg LP in their Internal Communications Department.

I have taken a new position as the Marketing and Social Media Assistant for Johns Hopkins Office of Undergraduate Research.

Ellisa Brown

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Exciting Experiences:

After my internship, I journeyed on an amazing road trip through New Mexico, Colorado, and on to Maryland. You can view vlogs from the trip here.

I enjoyed visiting throughout the fall with my Jackie Robinson Foundation and Continental Societies Inc. family.

I also turned 21 this year! I am excited to take on this new milestone!

Coming Soon:

I have applied for another summer internship at Bloomberg LP. I hope to hear from them soon!

In the coming months, I will be launching my blog, Politics, Poetry, and Purpose. You can visit it here!

This is my last semester at Johns Hopkins University. I will be moving to Paris, France in August 2018.

I am also working on a secret project for one of my scholarships. Keep a lookout for my Spring Newsletter to find out what it is!

I hope you have a wonderful New Years and thank you so much for your support!

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Did you know you can find valuable information for members, board members, corporate documents and interact with EWI members from across the country online at http://ewiconnect.com/? If you need help with this, please contact Denise Labrado, EWI of Dallas Communications Chair, at [email protected]

Access valuable Chapter information at http://www.ewidallas.com

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December 15, 2017 Reports & Board of Directors Recap

Location: JLL

Secretary’s Report: Minutes of the November 29, 2017 Board Meeting were approved as circularized. Secretary Millie Marsac reported 3 Courtesy Notices had been sent since the last board meeting. EWI of Knoxville Chapter celebrated 30 years in the month of December. Member firm High Profile Inc. celebrated 5 years in December. Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report is available under the Membership information section of the website. Sergeant-At-Arms: Officer Lisa Hall, Southwest Airlines, reported that 21 representatives and 2 guests attended the December 15, 2017 Chapter Meeting; 46% of firms were represented and 49% of representatives attended. B/C/DP: In Director Meredith Ford O’Neal, American Heart Association, absence, Secretary Millie Marsac, reported for the B/C/DP Committee. EWISP: Awaiting the December corporate business conference call to determine the application process. In the meantime, the list of schools and organizations is being updated the month of December. ASIST: Awaiting the December corporate business conference call to determine the application process. In the meantime, the list of schools and organizations is being updated the month of December. Philanthropy: For the December meeting, we have chosen to “Wrap up the Year with Wraps” by asking membership to bring scarves, mittens, beanies, etc. to help people wrap up during the cold winter months. The majority are one-size fits all. This was communicated via a flyer passed out at the November meeting. There was also a reminder email sent out on December 8th. We will be donating these wraps to Treasured Vessels of Frisco. Their mission statement is, “Treasured Vessels Foundation is devoted to providing a safe place for girls ages 11-17 who have been rescued from domestic sex trafficking to receive healing and hope. We have a passion for restoring purpose and value to the perfectly imperfect.” Dawn Redmond, lead of philanthropy, and Meredith O’Neal, B/C/DP chair, will be dropping off donations on December 18th. Literacy Initiative: Reading Rally, Plans are to ask the committee to nominate schools at the January meeting. Retention and Recruitment: Director Michelle Gordon, Baylor Health Care System Foundation, reported for the Retention and Recruitment Committee. Replacement Executives: TBD, Dallas Regional Chamber, Katie H. Robbins, Hoblitzelle Foundation Firms with Pending Representatives: Ruthie’s Rolling Café, Spencer Stuart, Trinity Industries, Inc. Resignations Executives: Pat Priest, Dallas Regional Chamber, Paul Harris, Hoblitzelle Foundation Membership Development: Spoke with Memphis R&R director Latrice McLin to share ideas. She will send out her findings from all of her calls. Followed up with three hosts and again with one inquiry for information.

Program: Director Jessica Johnson, American Airlines, Inc. reported that the EWI®

of Dallas November Chapter meeting was held at Sambuca Uptown in Dallas, TX. This meeting was a firm night hosted by member firm, American Airlines. Melanie Linnear, President, EWI of Dallas, welcomed our members and guests to the meeting. She reviewed the evening’s agenda and thanked hosts American Airlines for sponsoring the evening. Inga Van Wagoner of Southwest Asthma & Allergy Center read a thought-provoking and inspiring invocation. Meredith O’Neal, EWI of Dallas B/C/D/P Director and Vice President-Gala, American Heart

Chapter Membership:

Total Member Firms 39

Total Representatives 41

Total Executives 43

Total Sustaining 23

Total Transitional 0

Total Chapter or Corporate Life 3

Meeting Attendance:

Firms Represented by Reps 21

Guests Present 2

Percentage of Firms Present 46%

Representatives Present 21

Executives Present 0

Sustaining Members Present 0

Total Attendance: 23

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Association, thanked guests for donating scarves, hats and gloves for Treasured Vessels. Treasured Vessels is a non-profit organization that supports the needs of young women that were victims of sex trafficking. Jessica Johnson, EWI of Dallas Programs Director, and Manager, New Business for American Airlines, thanked everyone for attending. She briefly discussed American Airlines corporate travel programs and encouraged guests to explore the gift bags left at each seat. Melanie welcomed everyone to dinner. Throughout the evening there were giveaways and prizes including four tickets to an upcoming Dallas Mavericks game, four tickets to an upcoming Stars game and a pair of Kendra Scott earrings. Upcoming Meetings: Monthly Meeting: January 16, 2018, 6:00 pm Chapter Monthly Meeting, Firm Night hosted by McKinsey

& Company, Dallas, TX Board Meeting: January 24, 2018, 11:30 pm December Board Meeting hosted by Meredith O’Neal,

TBD Communications: Director Denise Labrado, Dallas Regional Chamber, reported for the Communications Committee. Chapter Newsletter EWIConnect: Denise Labrado completed the December issue. Featured articles included: President Melanie Linnear’s words to the chapter of “Making Spirits Bright”. The newsletter also included articles and photos of the November Chapter Committee Meeting at the Times Ten Cellars; a reminder article to the chapter for B/C/DP’s “Wrap up the Year with Wraps”; a movie review for “Coco” and we met our new member, Jessica Vitela, State Fair of Texas. All articles for the January issue should be submitted to Melanie Linnear by December 22, 2017 to allow as much time as possible before the distribution deadline. Courtesy Notices: Courtesy Notices were forwarded to the Chapter by Denise Labrado of member firm Dallas Regional Chamber Social Media: The Communications team encourages each representative to follow EWI of Dallas on our Social Media sites. Chapter Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram pages are all active. Directory: Email any changes to Sherry Andrus at [email protected] at to ensure the Chapter Directory is updated. Fundraising: Director Jennifer Clark of Dallas Hearing Foundation reported for the Fundraising Committee. Tuesday, December 12 we had our chapter meeting at Sambuca Uptown. We had a blast! We sold “Chance Tickets” for door prize giveaways. We raised $180.00 and we gave away 3 top prizes from the sale of chance tickets. The three door prize giveaways from the sale of Chance Tickets were: 4 Dallas Stars Tickets & VIP Parking – Millie Marsac, Bank of America Merrill Lynch 4 Dallas Mavericks Tickets & VIP Parking – Jessica Vitela, State Fair of Texas Kendra Scott Earrings – Benita Collins, DART We also issued each person an additional ticket for smaller door prize giveaways from the Firm Night Host, American Airlines Vice President/President-Elect: Deborah Tough, Four Season Resort & Club, reported on Conferences and Professional Development Opportunities: Webinar FREE: Enhancing Your Sales Tool Box with Intention. Presenter: Tiffany Tokarz, CEO of Modern Muse Consulting, Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 2:00 PM CST 2018 Mid-South Board Forum March 16-17 The Guest House at Graceland Memphis, TN

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Leadership Conference and Chapter Chartering May 4-6 Saskatoon, SK, Canada 2018 Texoma Board Forum August 10-11 Tulsa, OK 2018 Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting September 2018 – Dates TBD Raleigh, NC Operations Review Committee: Budget – Lexi Wayman: No Report. Bylaws and Rules – Sherry Andrus: No Report. Ebby Halliday Executive Excellence Award – Lindsay Jones: No Report. Historian – Janie Sandoval: No Report. Official Greeter/Courtesy – Mackenzie Causey: No Report. Parliamentarian – Sherry Andrus: No Report. Ad-Hoc Long Range Planning (Strategic Plan) – Deborah Tough: The 2017/2018 Strategic Plan was submitted to all board members so that they can review/modify for the January 2018 Business meeting. Member Engagement – Jeannette Davis: No Report. Publicity – OPEN: No Report. Sustaining – Janie Sandoval: No Report Unfinished Business: None New Business: None

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2017-2018 Board of Directors and Advisors

PRESIDENT Melanie Linnear State Fair of Texas [email protected] 214-421-8711

PRESIDENT-ELECT Deborah Tough Four Seasons Resort and Club [email protected] 972-717-2551

SECRETARY Mille Marsac Bank of America Merrill Lynch [email protected] 214-209-2861

PROGRAM Jessica Johnson American Airlines [email protected] 703-728-5480

COMMUNICATIONS Denise Labrado Dallas Regional Chamber [email protected] 214-756-6771

RETENTION & RECRUITMENT Michelle Gordon Baylor Health Care System [email protected] 214-820-2958

FUNDRAISING Jennifer Clark Dallas Hearing Foundation [email protected] 972-424-7711

B/C/DP Meredith O’Neal American Heart Association -Dallas [email protected] 972-827-6926

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Lisa Hall Southwest Airlines [email protected] 214-886-1577

ADVISOR Jeanette Davis JLL [email protected] 214-438-6122

TREASURER Lexi Wayman Oakwood Worldwide [email protected] 972-827-6926












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