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September 24 Luncheon:
"Learning To Lead: Lessons Learned Along The Way"
EWTG welcomes Ann Sapp
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September 24 luncheon speaker. Ms. Sapp,
Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Texas
Department of Human Services, assists the
commissioner in agency operations and is
the executive sponsor of the Texas Integrated
Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) pro1ect
She previously was the DHS deputy
commissioner for Government Relations.
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Thanks to the efforts of our wondedul volunteers, led by VicePresident and Conference Chair Barrie Cogburn and Conference
Program Chair Yolanda Aleman, we are very excited about the
wonderlul keynote speakers and the great range of workshops.
We hope that the new budget year will permit agencies to invest in
their employees'development. I urge you to keep an eye on your
own well-being. lf your agency is not able to pay your way this
time, celebrate the new (fiscal) year by investing in yourself. You're
worth it, and the conference is, too.
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Ann Sapp
Before joining DHS in 1992, Ms. Sapp served in the Mississippi
Governor's Office as Special Assistant for Health and Human
Services (1988-89) and Director of Policy Management (1989-92).
Her previous work experience includes both
teaching
elementary school and serving as a community coordinator in the
Boston Public School District.
Ms. Sapp has a bachelor's degree in sociology from Brandeis
University and is a graduate of Harvard's Kennedy School of
Government Program for Senior Executives in State and Local
Government. She also did graduate work in urban education at the
University of Massachusetts and studied education administration at
Tufts University.
Ms. Sapp will share leadership lessons learned as she made her
journey from the halls of innercity public schools into the executive
suites of state government. We look forward to an insightful and
inspiring session.
Working Assets
by Lynn Whitten, EWTG President
EWTG has a busy agenda in September that offers members
several opportunities: nominate a candidate for EWTG Woman of the
Year, apply for a scholarship (by September 12), select your
conference woftshops, volunteer to be a conference moderator (the
form is on-line), and get readytovote on the EWTG by-laws.
Nomination forms for Woman of the Year are included in this issue.
The scholarship applications are available through the website (http:/
,,Vvwwewtg.org/membersh iplscholashiplf ormscholarship.pdD and he
conference brochure is available on-line. Also, you should have
already received by e-mail a copy of the by-laws with proposed
changes.
The Scholarship Committee (Gaye McElwain, Chair) will
review the applications received and make recommendations to the
board by September 24. This year the board has made available
scholarship funds to support active members and those who are
paying their own way to the conference. Remember, the
scholarship application deadline is September 12.
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17th
Annual Conference Update
year's EWTG Conference participants said:
President
Lynn Whitten
Comptroller of Public Accounts
51 2.463.1566
lynn.whitten @cpa.state.tx.us
"lfinished all of
my CEU credits."
President-Elect
Janis Guerrero
512.232.2264
jkgthompson @aol.com
Vice President
You don't want
Barrie Cogburn
TXDot Design Division
512.416.3086
bcogburn @ dot.state.tx.us
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to miss the event that everyone's talking about, the 2003 EWTG
ProJessional Development Conference. Join us on November 24, 2003 at the Renaissance Hotel for what
state employees are calling, "the 'can't miss' event of the year!" In addition to skill-building workshops,
the conference will feature two distinguished keynote speakers. Plan to linish your holiday shopping with
our new exhibitors and silent auction. Don't delay - register before October 1 to receive special discount
Financial Officer
pricing of only $95 for members and $145 for non-members. For more information, visit the EWTG
website at www.ewtg. org/conf erence. html. See you there!
Susan Steeg
Texas Department of Health
512.458.7236
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September 11 Minicourse:
Treasurer
Mary Beck
Texas Commission on the Arts
512.936.6567
mary.beck @ arts.state.tx.us
"Aw, what the heck, do it anyhow," says Ann Fry, our September minicourse speaker. Ann's
presentation is designed to help women identify just what they want to BE, DO or HAVE in life,
and then set their sights on making it happen. lt's both about the "little" things, like kicking off
your shoes and going wading in the puddles... and the "big" things, like moving to Bali. All in all,
it's a great fun, stress-relieving good time.
Program Director
Mary Howerton
St. Edwards University
Communication Director
As a coach, Ann works with managers/executives to help them "lighten up", do their best and be
human in their approach to working with employees. She believes that in the workplace, "a happy
employee is a productive employee." In both hercoaching and training, Ann helps people be more
productive and make a difference in the world. She helps people manage their stress, build their
people skills, balance their lives and, most impoftantly, have a healthy sense of humor.
Mercie Zapata
Office o1 the Attorney General
Ann Fry, MSW, President of The Better Way and Dean of Fun of Humor University, has a back-
512.448.8621
maryh @ admin.stedwards.edu
512.475.4174
mercie.zapala
@
oag.state.tx. us
Membership Director
Jacqueline Chatham-Riggins
Texas Lottery Commission
512.344.5558
jacquelinechatham-riggins
@
lottery.slate.tx.us
Public Relations Director
ground as a psychotherapist. For the past 15 years she has been a corporate trainer, professional
speaker and coach. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of lllinois, is
a graduate of Coach University, and holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation through
the International Coach Federation. Ann combines her therapist's knowledge, management
experience and sense o{ humor to create her programs.
Ann is the author of Laughing Matters: Understanding the Value of Humor in the Workplace and
has co-authored, When Was The Last Time You...? and 1 39 Ways to Lighten Up the Workplace.
Ann is a professional member of the National Speaker's Association (NSA) and is pastPresident
o{ the NSA Heart of Texas chapter in Austin.
Shannon Franklin
Tx Building & Procurement Comm.
512.463.9705
2004 Leadership Texas
shannon.f ran klin @tbpc.state.tx. us
Alfiliates Director
Susan K. Durso
Public Utility Commission
512.936.7146
susan.du rso @ puc.state.tx. us
Executive Director
Penny Johnson
The Foundation for Women's Resources is accepting applications for the 2004
Leadership Texas class through September 26, 2003. Applications may be
downloaded from their website: www.leadershiptexas.org. Mail completed
applications and a non-refundable $25 processing fee to the following address:
Leadership Texas
1115 San
Jaxl?1,"-31'l;€uite 250
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Fax: 512.894.4371
[email protected]
website: www.ewtg.org
512.459.1167
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Suggestion Form
2004 EWTG Board of Directors
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suggest the following EWTG member for the
2004 EWTG Board of Directors.
Name
Agency
Nominee's office telephone number
For the position of
Nominees must be full members in good standing. You may suggest yourself or another member of
EWTG with her approval. Please make one suggestion per form. Duplicate this form if you wish to
nominate more than one member. Suggestion forms are due by October 1, 2003. Mailto EWTG, PMB
263, 8'15-A Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701-9996 or fax to 512.894 .4371 .
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August Luncheon Wrap Up
World Champion Free Diver Tanya Streeter
'Redefining Your Limits'
Tanya Streeter, World Champion Freediver and passionate environmental spokeswoman had the EWTG
audience holding our collective breath as she described her preparations and competitions in the world of free
diving. Her training video brought the undenvater experience to life, showing her preparation, descent and
ascent, as well as the safety team that supports her as she challenges the limits of endurance.
Free diving, one oJ the oldest "extreme sports," is going under water without the assistance of oxygen tanks
more akin to snorkeling than scuba diving. There are many disciplines within the sport of f ree diving: some
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are focused on depth, others on length of time for breath hold, and still others on physical endurance swimming up quickly without the assistance of ropes. Her deepest descent exceeds the equivalent of
traveling to the top of a 35-story building placed upside down and underuvaterl
Tanya's knowledge of human physiology is essential to her success in her sport. She explained the body's
functioning during lengthy breath hold, during which each lung compresses to roughly to the size of a fist.
The compression of the lungs and the low levels of breathing gases in the blood account for the f ree divers'
ability to surface quickly without the dangers that scuba divers face if they don't ascend gradually.
Tanya's perspective on winning competitions is not what one usually hears. 'Failure is easy' , she says, 'lt's
success that is difficult'. The hard work that precedes each competition is the training and conditioning
necessary to develop the strength and discipline to be successful. With each record that she breaks, she knows that the next victory
will be even more hard-won. Therefore, each success stimulates the need to redefine her limits. lt is a thought-provoking concept, both
for leaders, managers and anyone who aspires to success.
Tanya Streeter
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CALL FOR WORKSHOP MODERATORS
Executive Women in Texas Government
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Annual Professional Development Conference
Monday, November 24,2003 * Renaissance Hotel (Arboretum) * Austin, Texas
Creating Solutions in Challenging Times
I WANT TO VOLUNTEER!
want to be involved with EWTG! lwould like to support the 2003 EWTG Professional Development
Conference by moderating a workshop. Please find my information listed below:
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Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Best Contact Phone Number:
Best Time to Call:
Fax Number (if available)
Email Address:
As a moderator, you will be the KEY CONTACT PERSON for your presenter(s). Once you have been
confirmed as a moderator, you will receive your workshop assignment, your instructions for contacting your
presenter(s), and a brief task list to help you make sure your presenter has the audiovisual equipment and
other physical props she/he needs. You will play a vital role in making sure the presenter you are assigned
to feels that she/he is a vital part of our conference.
Your participation is GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Please mail, email, orfax completed form to:
Ms, Yolanda Alem6n
2003 Conference Program Committee
9328 Knoll Crest Loop
Austi n, Texas 7 87 59-7 1 36
(512) 343-7262lphone
(512) 338-1O47ltax
yaleman @ austin.rr.com
Moderators Must Be Registered For The Conference
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Nominations Being Accepted for 2003 Woman of the Year
The Woman of the YearAward honors an individual EWTG member who has distinguished
herself in our organization, her profession and her community. lf you know of someone who
deserves recognition, nominate her for EWTG Woman of the Year.
Nominations are due by Monday, September 15. An independent panel of distinguished
judges will evaluate the nominees, and we will announce the winner at the EWTG Annual
Conference on November 24,2003.
Nominees will be evaluated on EWTG pafticipation, leadership, community involvement,
career and educational accomplishments. Visit the EWTG web site at www.ewtg.org/
news_events.html or contact Shannon Franklin at [email protected] or
512.463.9709tor more information. See page 6 for nomination form.
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Sandy Barling writes that she is getting better every day, practicing Yoga and receiving massage
therapy weekly to improve flexibility and strength. She hopes that major life events make us stronger
as women and mentors for the wondedul new folks coming up, [email protected].
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Cindy Hampton has changed her last name to Morse.
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Amy Harper
is Assistant Director of the Credentialing Department at
the Department of Human
Se rvices' Off ice of P rog ram I nteg rity, amy. ha rpe r @ dhs. state.tx. us.
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Sharon Johnson is now Administrative Manager of the Cancer lmmunobiology Center at UT
Southwestern Medical Center.
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Juanita Ledesma retired f rom Employees Retirement System effective August 31, 2003,
jkay_ledesma
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sbcglobal. net.
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Ruth Womack is now a Director at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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EWTG Board Vice-President Barrie Cogburn, known in some circles as the
Queen of Compost, made a presentation on the TxDOT compost program to the
International Conf erence on Ecology in Transportation at Lake Placid,
New York in August. TxDOT and the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEO) have received national recognition for their partnership to
research, demonstrate and promote the use of compost to restore native soils,
establish vegetation, and effectively control erosion. TxDOT's use of
compost along Texas highways has made the agency the largest user of
compost in the U.S.
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Executive Women in Texas Government
Woman of the Year Award
Nomination Form
Nameof Nominee:
Title or Position:
Agency:
Business Address:
City, State, Zip
Business Phone:
Business Fax:
E-mail (optional):
Nomination submitted by:
Title or Position:
Agency:
Business
CiW, State, Zip:
Business Phone:
Business Fax:
E-mail (optional):
Include the following information with the Nomination Form:
Nominee Description
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Attach a 300-word or less introduction of the nominee with a description of the nominee, describing why you believe this
person is deserving of recognition for the Woman of the Year Award.
Include the nominee's qualifications, professional responsibilities and unique attributes.
In addition to the lntroduction, address each of the Selection Criteria: EWTG Parlicipation (limit 1 page), Career
Accomplishments (limit 2 pages), Leadership (limit 1 page), Community Involvement (limit 1 page), and Educational
Accomplishments (limit 1 page).
Biography or Resumes may be used to fulfill the criteria above.
Return nomination form with nominee descriptions by Monday, September 15, 2003 to:
Shannon Franklin
EWTG
11316 Jollyville Rd. #127, Austin, TX 78759.
e-mai : stranklin222 @ yahoo. com
phone: (51 2) 463-9709
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August 14 Minicourse - Fidelma O'Leary, Ph.D.
Hajj, Reflections on my Pilgrimage to Mecca
In August the Minicourse series on leadership focused on diversity. Our speaker, Dr. Fidelma O'Leary, described her
sacred journey to Mecca in February 2003 and how her earlier life experiences led
her to convert to lslam. Dr. O'Leary's presentation of her conversion and the
subsequent experiences that caused her to undertake the pilgrimage provided a rich
context to the account that simply reading about lslam would not convey.
Dr. O'Leary began with a summary of beliefs for those not familiar with lslam. The
primary belief of lslam is in one Almighty God. They also believe that Mohammad and
the other biblical prophets are his messengers. As a devout Muslim, she prays five
times per day, starting at 5:30 a.m. Though she admits the difficulty of maintaining
this prayer habit, Dr. O'Leary appreciates that stopping for prayer throughout the day
keeps her closer to God. Muslims are also obliged to give a small percentage of their
extra income to the needy, fast from dawn till dusk during the month of Ramadan and
finally, once in their lives, to make a pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj).
Fidelma O'Leary teaching
St. Edward's student. Patricia
Though in some sense Dr. O'Leary had prepared during the last 20 years for the pilgrimage, she also studied for two
months just prior to her departure to understand the history and meaning of this tradition. She told us that the focus of
the journey is to prepare to face God, as if on Judgement Day. The pilrimage culminates in a visit to the Kaba, a simple
building that the prophet Abraham built in Mecca. The Kaba is the first building built to worship one God. Abraham also
started the tradition of making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
However, the first stop of Dr. O'Leary's pilgrimage was at Medina in Saudi Arabia. Medina was a Jewish
community that offered refuge to Mohammad and his followers, who elsewhere had been badly persecuted for their
beliefs. Dr. O'Leary showed us photos of the architecturally spectacular mosque at Medina, which holds a million
worshioers.
From Medina she traveled 300 miles with other pilgrims by bus to Mecca. There Dr. O'Leary joined 4 million other
worshipers, who converge on this city for one week each year. She was housed in a tent city, where accommodations
ranged from air-conditioned tents with proper bathrooms to super deluxe air-conditioned tents. As she traveled from
her accommodations to worship each day, however, she saw that other pilgrims slept outdoors, some using umbrellas
in place of a tent. She said it was humbling to witness the hardships that some endure to make this journey of a lifetime.
The Hajj itself lasts six days. Preparing for the Hajj involves physical, mental and spiritual cleansing. The first day of
Hajj, the Day of Arafat, is the most important day. This Day of Forgiveness is spent in self-examination and
acknowledgment to God of your shortcomings and your sins.
This transformational experience is followed by The Containment, a rejection of temptation. Three days in a row are
spent in this period. During this time animals are sacrificed to symbolize the pilgrim's renunciation of worldly goods.
Each person in Dr. O'Leary's group paid a sum of money to buy the sacrifice. The pilgrims do not actually take part in
killing the animals - their contribution is made to have it arranged. The Saudis have a very organized system to
oversee the sacrifice of the animals and ensure that the meat is distributed as food for the poor worldwide.
The first several days of Hajj are preparation for the final destination - the Kaba, the simple ancient building
symbolizing one God. Pilgrimage rituals are performed at this site as the worshipers pray, circling the Kaba seven
times. Dr. O'Leary said it took her five hours to complete the circles. The last ritual is to cut one's hair - a symbol of
humility. Some men (and women) shave their heads, but most just remove a lock or a few inches.
Sharing her personal experiences, Dr. O'Leary stressed the commonalities of Christianity, Judaism, and lslam. She
credits her parents for her religious devotion. She said if they had not been such devout Catholics, she doubts she
would have made the inner journey that led her to lslam, much less the journey to Mecca.
When asked to recommend a translation of the Koran, Dr. O'Leary suggested The Essential Koran by Thomas Cleary.
Dr. O'Leary's experience will be chronicled in a National Geographic documentary to be aired on PBS on October 22,
2003.
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The Austin Museum Pafinershio
is hosting Austin Museum Day - a
free, city-wide rediscovery of
Austin museums throughout the
day on Sunday, September 14,
2003. Don't forget about Capital
Metro's new Tour the Town bus
route, which travels to several
"museums. For a comolete list of
participating museums, log on to
www.austinmuseums.org.
2003 Affiliate Officers
Houston Affiliate News
Austin Museum Day
Houston Affiliate:
September and October Meetings
Terry Boyce, Chairperson
Texas Rehabilrtalron Commission
The Houston Affiliate is busy working on their
next meeting date and speaker which will
be announced later. We may return to our
favorite location at the Central Market
ocated at Westheimer and Wesleyan. lf
you would like more information, please
contact Terry Boyce, Affiliate Chair, at
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terry.boyce
@
71 3.669.1
terry.boyce
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rehab.state.tx.us
Rebecca Rae, Secretary
Texas Department of Public Saf ely
281.517.1315
[email protected]
Elaine Novak, Treasurer
San Jacinto College - North
rehab.state.tx. us.
281 459.761
elaine. novak
@
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sjcd.edu
Rosa Broussard, Membership
Texas Rehabilitalion Commission
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Member Info
First Year Members
Field
Hatton
JenniferPesina
Susan Schultz
Lori
Kim
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State Auditor's Office
Houston Independent SchoolDist.
Texas Workforce Commission
University of Texas Law School
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stat e. tx. u s
Patty Moore, Programs and
Communications
Texas Workforce Commission
713.472.6787 x2120
pat ricia. moore @ twc. state.tx. ux
lori [email protected]
khattonl @houstonisd.org
[email protected]
sschultz@ mail.law.utexas.edu
Renewing Members
SheilaBeckett
Patricia Brown
Barbara Chaoman
Cathryn Cox
Connie Finney
MaryGoehring
Amy Harper
Connie Hofmann
Sharon Johnson
Janis Keene
Linda Millstone
Cindy Morse
Laurie Murray
Genene Oestrick
Machelle Pharr
Susan Steeg
SheliaTaylor
Chiquita Watt
Marquita Wiggins
Ruth Womack
Employees Retirement System
TX Municipal Retirement System
Retired
Comptroller of Public Accounts
UT Southwestern Health Systems
LowerColorado RiverAuthority
Department of Human Services
Governor's Office
UT Southwestern Medical Ctr.
Teacher Retirement System
University of Texas at Austin
TX Municipal Retirement System
TX Public Employees Assn.
Retired, TX Com. on Env. Quality
Texas Department of Health
Texas Department of Health
State Office of Admin. Hearings
Austin lndependent School Dist.
UT Southwestern Medical Ctr.
UT Southwestern Medical Ctr.
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
lmillstone @ mail.utexas.edu
[email protected]
[email protected]
512.459.3014
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
ruth.womack@ utsouthwestern.edu
Returning Members
Joan
Pickard
Retired, UT Southwestern Med.
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2003 Affiliate Off icers
Dallas Affiliate News
Dallas Affiliate:
August Meeting
The Dallas Affiliate met on Thursday, August 14. Shirley Zwinggi
led the meeting with a strong turn-out from members. Our speaker
was Kimberly Smith, Director of Community Education and Social
Services, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of
Texas -Dallas, McKinney and The Colony. The topic was SPCA:
Who and What We Are to the Community.
The welfare of animals has always been a priority in Kim's life through
avocation as well as vocation. Kim, herself has two dogs, a Scottie named McEwan
and a Dandie Dindmont mix named Scooter.
For the past seven years, Kim has developed and implemented projects that benefit
both people and pets in the communities that SPCA of Texas serves. These include:
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Nancy Jones, Chair
Southwestern Medical Foundation
214.351 .6143
nlones
@
swmedical.org
Shirley Zwinggi, Chair-elect
UT Southwestern Medical Center
214.648.2353
shirley.zwinggi @ utsouthweslern.edu
Eileen Sandy, Community Affairs Director
UT Southwestern Medical Center
214.648 6262
eileen.sandy @ utsouthwestern.edu
Sharon Johnson, Treasurer
UT Southwestern Medical Center
2 1 4.648 0863
sharone.johnson @ utsouthwestern.edu
The Link Between Animal Cruelty and Human Violence Coalition
Marquita Wiggins,Financial Officer
Pet Haven, Safe Haven
Pet Trekkers Tours and Field trips
Pet-O-Meals and Humane Education Lessons
P.R.E.P. project with Dallas County Youth Village
Compassion Connection therapy services projects
UT Southwestern Medical Center
214.648.2132
marquita.wiggins @ utsouthwestern.edu
Marie Warwick, Membership Director
Kim also authored Pets Are Parl of the Family, a book thal teaches children respect
and responsibility and includes the "10 Acts of Kindness."
Kim has more than 12 years of experience developing and executing educational
programs, supervising and conducting volunteer training for adults and youth,
developing educational curriculum, conducting workshops for volunteers and
community coalitions and speaking publicly on various animal issues.
Kim graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Education at Tarleton
State University in Stephenville, Texas. She has been a Rotarian for 10 years and
chaired several civic offices during that time. She is also a member of, Afis Partners,
the Partnership for Afts Culture and Education in Dallas, president of the Dallas Link
Coalition and sits on various steering committees.
Kim spoke to us about the different programs available through the SPCA, adoption,
foster, training programs pairing troubled dogs with troubled males, etc. She also
informed us how we could participate through fostering or monetary donations.
Luckily, she did not bring any pets with her or we would have all been taking one home!
September Meeting
The next monthly meeting will be Thursday, September 11th. Our speakers will be
discussing what makes a terrorist, which is a timely topic considering the date.
September we will also have a minicourse training on Leadership. The speaker is
Dr. Peter Delisle. The date is September 241h. Location to be announced.
Dallas Affiliate meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the
Crowne Plaza Market Center, 7050 N. Stemmons Frwy. (214.630.8500). The
regular meetings begin with an informal social at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner and a
business meeting at 6:30 pm. The program begins at 7:00 pm. The cost of dinner is
$20.00. lf you would like to receive the Dallas Affiliate monthly email/mail program
announcement, or to RSVP by Monday September Bth, please call Angela Brodrick
by phone at214.648.2672 or email at angela.brodrick@ utsouthwestern.edu.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
214.648.7333
marie.warwick @ utsouthwestern.edu
Sandy Durr, Development Director
UT Southwestern Medical Center
21 4 648.6860
sandra.durr@ utsouthwestern.edu
Angela Brodrick, Communications Director
UT Southwestern Medacal Center
214.648.2672
angela.brodrick @ ulsouthwestern.edu
Volunteers Needed to Review At-Risk Youth
Program Applications
EXECUTIVE WOMEN IN TEXAS GOVERNMENT
Vickie Logan, a Procurement Officer in the Prevention-Early
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
AUSTIN SAFEPLACE PROJECT
Intervention Division at the Department of Protective and
Regulatory Services, is seeking interested volunteers to review
Services to At-Risk Youth program applications during the first
three weeks in October. The applications are due October 1,
Overview:
Austin SafePlace exists to end rape, sexual
abuse and domestic violence. SafePlace
receives clothing donations during the year. However,
undergarments are often overlooked. EWTG has taken on the
challenge of providing SafePlace with the undergarments their
clients so badly need.
EWTG has received a number of donations but the need is great.
Your contributions will be appreciated and put to good use.
Specific Needs
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2003 and there is an orientation to helo new reviewers
understand the orocess. Volunteers would serve on review
committees to rank and score the applications. Each reviewer
usually receives five to six applications to review during a two
week period. Following individual reviews, the review committee
will meet to reach consensus. This will occur the third week in
October at a state building. A background in social service would
be beneficial. lnterested members should contact Vicki at
Vicki.Logan @tdprs.state.fi .us or telephone her at 51 2.821 .4727.
NEW ITEMS ONLY
Adult Women's Socks - all sizes
Children's Socks - all sizes
Women's Bras - All sizes - especially A and B cups
Women's Panties - All sizes - especially sizes 7, 8, 9, 10
How to Donate Undergarments
Bring items to the September meeting
Contact Avis M. O'Reilly @ 463-2712 to arrange for alternate
donation times and locations.
How to Make Monetary Donations
Agency Job Postings
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board:
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has the
following posted vacancies: Accountant (Business
Services); Director in Research (Campus Planning and
Finance); and Web Developer (Planning & Information
Resources). lf you know of qualified applicants who might
be interested, this position is on the agency's job line at
512.427 .6574. Cooies of the announcement are available in
the personnel office; positions are listed on the agency's
web page at www.thecb.state.tx. us.
Texas Commission on Fire Protection:
Make checks out to: Austin SafePlace.
Bring donations to the September meeting or mail donations to:
Executive Women in Texas Government
PMB #263
815-A Brazos Street
Austin, Texas 78701 -9996
The posted vacancy for Program Administrator ll is in the
division of Fire Seruice Standards and Ceftification. For job
description and submission information, visit ourwebsite at
www.tcfrc.state.tx.us or call the Human Resources at
512.239.4939.
Texas State Securities Board:
The Texas State Securities Board has the following job
vacancies:Attorney | (Lubbock), Attorney | (Austin),
Financial Examiner lll (Austin), and Clerk lll (Austin). To
view job postings and application submission, visit our
website at www.ssb.state.tx. us.
Second Hand Lions Premiere and Charity Event
Don't miss your chance to attend the local film premiere of Second Hand Lions at the Paramount Theater
sponsored by the Austin State Hospital's Volunteer Services Council (a 501(c)(3) organization), Texas Film
Commission and the Austin Film Society. The movie was filmed in and aboutAustin last year. The movie starring
Michael Caine, Robert Duvall and Haley Joel Osment includes Austin State Hospital scenes. Robert Duvall and Haley Joel Osmentwill
attend the premiere and will answer audience questions following the screening.
Balcony tickets cost $25 and include the screening and question and answer session. First floor tickets cost $150 and include the
Post-Screening Party featuring music greats Ray Benson and Billy Joe Shaver and a silent auction as well. The SilentAuction benefits
Volunteer Services Council programs such as patient art programs, holiday parties and gifts, patient ward enhancements and support for
Family House-an overnight facility for patient's families. Silent Auction donor names will appear in the premiere program, the ASH
Script-the quafierly Council newsletter, on the VSC website and be prominently displayed in the auction area as well. For information on
tickets or silent auction donations, contact Wendy Biro-Pollard, Director of the Community Relations Departmenl512.419.2330.
Paid Advertising. For advertising information call 512.371.1263 or email: [email protected]
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