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Houston Edition
May 2010
CHARTERED 1957
Letter from President
EWI OF HOUSTON --- OUTSTANDING!
Kemmons Wilson, founder of Holiday Inns, Incorporated
said, “There is nothing more exciting in the world than to
create something, to dig a foundation, to build a building
on it.” In the months, weeks, and days leading up to last
month’s Executives’ Night, I saw a group of people come
together for the purpose of recognizing the executives who
support us, and raising funds to benefit our scholarship,
literacy and professional development programs.
Plans were communicated, teams were aligned, execution was flawless, and the
debriefing revealed an immensely successful event. Many years ago EWI created
the EWI Scholarship Program (EWISP) award for high school juniors. The
Houston Chapter dug its foundation through fundraising partnerships, and today, continues to use this opportunity to advance the aspirations of our future
leaders.
On May 13, at the Hotel Derek we will have the pleasure of witnessing the excitement of three high school students whose hopes for college will be enhanced
by the awards they will receive during the EWISP presentation. These students
have worked hard to achieve the well-rounded preparation it takes to enter the
colleges of their choice. When you greet these students, their parents and
guests, please let them know how proud you are to support and encourage their
dreams.
2009-2010 Officers &
Directors
President
Lisa Teubner, LyondellBasell Industries
Vice President
Dory Ward, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Secretary
Linda Petticrew, Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Treasurer
Jan Stuecker, Shell Downstream, Inc.
Ways & Means
Delynn Walker, Texas Southern University
Membership Director
Elizabeth Rushing, James W. Crownover Interests
Sergeant-at-Arms
Erlinda Quintanilla, H-E-B
Programs
Kathy Hibbard, United Way of Greater Houston
Director At Large
Niki Sikinger, Jordan Capital Management
Publications Director
Margaret Parker, Ernst & Young LLP
Next month our Past Presidents’ Recognition Dinner and Business Meeting will
be held at the Magnolia Hotel on June 10. I encourage you to make plans to attend as we celebrate the individuals who have paved the way for EWI of Houston to be the premier chapter it is today.
(This month’s message was inspired on a break from Memphis Spring
Conference while watching for Elvis sightings!)
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President’s Message; Chapter Officers & Directors: p. 1 • Meeting Notice; Mission/Vision Statement: p. 2 • Meeting Recap; Calendar of Events; Did You Know: p. 3 • Meeting Photos: p. 4-11 • Firm Spotlight: p. 12 • Special Recognition : p.
13-14 • Corporate News: p. 15 • Chapter Board Recaps: p. 16-20 • Volunteer Corner: p. 21 • News & Notes: p. 22-24•
Officers & Directors; Advisors: p. 25 • Committee Chairs: p. 26
May 2010
Houston Chapter Monthly Newsletter
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Our Mission
Cherry York EWI Scholarship Program
May 13, 2010
Hotel Derek—Bravo ABC Ballroom
2525 West Loop South
5:45 pm—Reception and Cash Bar
6:30 pm—Dinner and Program
Derek Salad
Mixed Greens, Cranberries, Feta Cheese,
EWI brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of promoting member firms,
enhancing personal and professional development, and
encouraging community involvement.
Our Vision
A professional organization that creates value for its
member firms and their representatives through career
development, business connectivity, and involvement in
local communities.
Corporate Office
515 South 700 East, Suite 2A
Salt Lake City, UT 84102-2801
Phone: 801.355.2800
Fax: 801.355.2852
Contact Information
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ewiconnect.com
Candied Pecans
With Balsamic or Raspberry Vinaigrette
Stuffed Greek Chicken
(stuffed with feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes
and spinach)
Boursin Mashed Potatoes,
Baby Carrots, Asparagus
Houston Chapter Vision Statement
Apple Tartlette
With Caramel Sauce
Reserved Tables of 10 Available
$45 per person
EWI® of Houston aspires to be the premier business
organization of choice for member firms and their key
individuals. Recognized by the Houston community as an
avenue to achieve personal and professional excellence,
every activity of the Houston Chapter will fulfill at least
one of the objectives of the EWI Mission Statement.
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EWI Corporate Offices / 515 South 700 East Suite 2A / Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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Executives’ Night at The Corinthian
By Mesita Partridge, Houston City Club
The EWI Executives’ Night was held at The Corinthian,
a fabulous historical setting in the heart of downtown.
Guests were greeted with tantalizing cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres. The silent auction was a success
with wonderful items and bids that grew to be quite
high.
The dinner bell rang and guests were instructed to take
their seats. The ballroom décor was quite tasteful with
elegant centerpieces and table linens. A highlight of the
room was the beautiful ice sculpture that boasted the
EWI logo.
President Lisa Teubner, representing LyondellBasell
Industries, called the meeting to order with a thank you
and a warm welcome to all in attendance. The money
raised from the evening will benefit the Business/Career/Development Programs.
Lisa introduced an icon of entertainment, Mr. Jackson Hicks, executive and founder of Jackson and Company. Mr. Hicks gave us the history of the beautiful venue
and welcomed us as well.
Priscilla Massey, representing Baylor College of Medicine, and Dory Ward, representing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, delivered a special tribute to the executives.
Lisa Teubner recognized all 55 executives in attendance.
The lovely invocation was given by Martha Turner with Martha Turner Properties.
The delicious dinner was served and I think it is safe to say that everyone was
pleased with the meal. The wait staff displayed impeccable service and the Executives’ Night dinner turned out to be such a treat.
Delynn Walker, representing Texas Southern University, started the live auction
and it was a great success! There were wonderful items up for bid, especially the
adorable puppy. The silent auction and the entire evening were a success. Oh what
a glamorous affair!
Calendar of Events
June 10
Business Meeting and Past Presidents’
Recognition Dinner
Magnolia Hotel
July 8
Monthly Meeting and Sustaining Members’
Recognition Dinner
Houston City Club
The next Board of Directors meeting (for
officers and committee chairs) will be held
on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at LyondellBasell.
DID YOU KNOW….
Profile Change
You may update your personal information on the EWI-Houston website.
This is a “one-stop” shop location to
request changes and notification will
automatically be sent to website administration, membership director
and directory chair. Go to ewihouston.org and select “Members Only” to
request changes to your profile.
Please contact Natalie Young, website chair, representing Theatre Under The Stars at [email protected]
with questions or comments.
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Rosemary Powers, Wells Fargo Bank;
Kathy Hibbard, United Way of Greater Houston
Arlene Nowak and Becky Copeland Dunn (Executive),
Metromarketing Services, Inc.
David Jones (Executive), D. Jones Photography;
Kay-La Hughes, Conway MacKenzie, Inc.
Liz Norwood, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP;
Gayle McMaster, Houston Symphony Society;
Sanela Tomic, BMC Software, Inc.
Mary Speltz, CIMA Energy, Ltd.;
Marilyn Burgess (Executive), Burgess Marine Products, Inc.;
Becky Lundmark, Mosbacher Energy Company
Kedrienne Day, American Cancer Society;
Terri Lemons, Martha Turner Properties;
Stephanie Sisk Lester, Landry’s Restaurants, Inc.
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Karen & Leonard Loyd, Guests;
Mildred Loyd, Mustang Tractor & Equipment Co.
Barbara Callender, Sustaining Member;
Andrew Eckerman, Guest
Dory Ward, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP;
Debbie Paterson, Guest;
Rich Paterson (Executive), PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Elizabeth Rushing, James W. Crownover Interests;
Ronny Rushing, Guest;
Betty Bruffy and Charles Duncan (Executive),
Duncan Interests
Debbie Biddle, Waste Management, Inc.;
Jeanette Nickell and Ayn Garza, Guests
Lisa Teubner, LyondellBasell Industries;
Nancy Killom, BAE Systems
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Martha Garcia, Gayle McMaster and Glen Taylor
(Executive), Houston Symphony Society;
Staci Chambers, Landry’s Restaurants, Inc.
Meghan Leaverton and Sarah Elkins, Guests
Mazine Cunningham, Waukesha-Pearce Industries;
Nancy Hubert, TIW Corporation
Joni Bayne, Kerrco, Inc.;
Mary Sue Patronella, LyondellBasell Industries;
Heather Botha, Guest
Kathryne Castellanos and Gracie Cavnar (Executive),
Recipe for Success
Charles Duncan (Executive), Duncan Interests;
Deborah Cannon (Executive), Houston Zoo;
Don Jordan (Executive), Jordan Capital Management
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Greg Velasquez, Guest; Teri Wedge, St. Regis Houston;
Tobias Rimkus, Guest;
Sandy Bertram and Ron Lamers (Executive), St. Regis Houston
Michelle Sandlin, Guest;
Lynne Skinner, John Daugherty Realtors
Debbie Tullos, Henry S. Miller Brokerage, LLC;
Priscilla Massey and Rebecca Taylor,
Baylor College of Medicine
Lori Jamail, Thomas Jones (Executive), Beth Stanfield,
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP
Delynn Walker and Mark Lambert (Executive),
Texas Southern University
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Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates;
Patti Strawther, Shell Oil Products US
Rene Azinger and Scott McClelland (Executive),
H-E-B
Sanela Tomic, BMC Software, Inc.;
Laura Sheppard, Harris County, Office of County Clerk
Dr. William T. Butler (Executive),
Baylor College of Medicine;
Diane Allred, GSO Capital Partners LP
Dennis Pena, Guest;
Karen Pena (Executive), Professionally Speaking
Marilyn Beal, Atlantic Relocation Systems;
Jennie Jernigan, Shell Deer Park Refining Company;
Carolyn Toriggino, Sustaining Member
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Kim Case and Andrew Beard, Guests;
Rebekah Robles, Jackson and Company
Andrew Eckerman, Guest;
Kathryn Creech, Guest;
Natalie Young, Theatre Under The Stars
Patti Strawther, Shell Oil Products US;
Georgia Graugnard, Omni Hotels;
Rosemarie Roth, Guest
Sheryl Taylor, Mischer Investments, L.P.;
Niki Sikinger, Jordan Capital Management
Rosemarie Roth, Guest;
Jeffrey Roth (Executive), Shell Oil Products US
Betsy Williams, Austin Industrial, Inc.;
Ron Williams, Guest
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Firm Spotlight
Theatre Under The Stars
By Natalie Young, Theatre Under The Stars
Founded in 1968 by Frank M. Young, Theatre Under
The Stars (TUTS) is a Houston based non-profit theatrical institution. TUTS is dedicated to positively impacting lives through Broadway-quality productions at
the Hobby Center for Performing Arts and a vast network of educational programs in schools, community
centers and hospitals throughout Houston.
Each year, Theatre Under The Stars presents a season
of self-produced shows as well as national tours at the
Hobby Center For Performing Arts. Additionally, TUTS has presented a free show at Hermann Park every summer since
the Miller Outdoor Theatre opened in 1968. Named for those first performances under the stars, Theatre Under The
Stars is Houston’s oldest and largest non-profit musical theatre company.
During their 40 plus year history, TUTS has produced more than 300 musicals including many local, national and world
premieres such as Kopit and Yeston’s Phantom, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jekyll & Hyde, and Irving Berlin’s White
Christmas. TUTS has also produced international tours including Debbie Reynolds in The Unsinkable Molly Brown,
Juliet Prowse in Mame, Robert Goulet in Man of La Mancha, as well as critically acclaimed local re-inventions of classics
Cabaret and Les Miserables.
As a way to continue the tradition of musical theatre, TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (HSMT) provides
instruction and stage experience, allowing students of all ages and abilities to flourish in a year-round schedule of
classes. TUTS also annually presents the Tommy Tune Awards, honoring the best and brightest in Houston’s high school
musical theatre programs. This Tony-style awards ceremony offers students the chance to be recognized by their peers,
apply for scholarships and even go on to compete nationally for full college tuition.
Through TUTS’ recent merger with The River, a non-profit performing arts educational organization for children who
have special needs, TUTS Education now encompasses extensive on-site programs as well as off-site programming for
children of all abilities in schools, hospitals and other community based sites. As a non-profit organization, TUTS is only
able to offer these innovative and barrier-free educational programs thanks to the generosity and support of donor and
patrons.
Recently, President and CEO John C. Breckenridge announced TUTS’ 2010-2011 Sensational Season: It Shines! October
2010 through June 2011 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts including Hairspray, 9 To 5: The Musical, Dr.
Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Billy Elliot The Musical, Curtains and Rock Of Ages. “This will be
our 43rd season here in Houston, and we’re proud to be bringing some fresh new shows directly from Broadway! All six
are TUTS debuts, five of which are Houston premieres,” says Breckenridge. The TUTS 2010-2011 season features two
shows which are still currently playing to Broadway crowds.
Thanks to the generosity of TUTS’ supporters, tens of thousands of people experience the excitement of free live musical
theatre each year, and countless students are exposed to the benefits of arts education. For more information visit
www.TUTS.com.
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Special Recognition
Chuck Greco, LINBECK Group, LLC
by Carolyn Noack, LINBECK Group, LLC
Forum Chair Receives AGC Award
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America National
Committee Chair of the Year Award is presented to a chairperson in
recognition of his/her outstanding achievements and accomplishments in the past year. This year Chuck Greco, President & CEO
of the Linbeck Group, LLC in Houston, Texas, was awarded this
honor on March 19, 2010, at AGC’s 91st Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, for his leadership of the AGC Lean Construction Forum. Under Chuck’s guidance, the Lean Construction Advisory Committee launched the AGC Lean Construction Forum and its website.
The Forum also held more than seven hours of educational sessions
at the AGC Building Contractors Conference in January 2010 and
hosted a session at the AGC Annual Convention.
Chuck spearheaded the development of a lean construction curriculum, credential, and instructor program, and is now
leading the establishment of a business plan to implement these efforts. AGC President, Doug Pruitt, commented in
presenting the award that "Chuck’s enthusiasm, leadership and passion for lean construction and the AGC community
has led to numerous lean initiatives and a multitude of benefits for all AGC members."
Dallas Opera House Named Best Construction Project of 2009
Members of the Winspear Project Team were also present at the 2010
AGC convention to receive the 2010 Aon Build America Award for
Construction Management New on Friday, March 19th. They were
joined by Chuck Greco and Jeff Innmon, Owner's Representative for
the AT&T Performing Arts Center. The Winspear Opera House is
wrapped in a red glass enclosure and covered by a three-acre, aluminum-clad, steel solar canopy. As important, the finished structure,
which will seat 2,200 and accommodate opera, musical theatre, ballet
and dance programs, exceeded original acoustical performance goals.
At the conclusion of the awards banquet, the project was also awarded
the “Grand Award” and named “Best Construction Project of 2009.”
This is only the second year the AGC has bestowed the Grand Award.
LINBECK has previously been recognized with the Aon Build America Award for Space Center Houston; the Nancy Lee
and Perry Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas; the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston; the Modern
Art Museum in Fort Worth, and Texas Heart Institute's Denton A. Cooley Building in Houston.
The Build America Awards, often called the “Oscars” of the construction industry, have been presented for excellence
in commercial construction since 1972. Winning projects are selected by a panel of the contractor’s toughest critics:
other contractors!
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Special Recognition
Valerie Marshall Williams, Ernst & Young LLP
by Margaret Parker, Ernst & Young LLP
Multicultural Top 100 in Texas
The National Diversity Council recently honored Valerie Marshall Williams as one of
the “2010 Multicultural Top 100 in Texas.” She was recognized for her leadership excellence at the Texas Diversity and Leadership Conference held in Dallas in early April.
Since 2004, Valerie has served as the Southwest Area Assurance Managing Partner for
Ernst & Young, responsible for managing the Ernst & Young audit practice for Texas,
Louisiana, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona and Arkansas.
Ensuring high-quality service to Ernst & Young clients has been key to Valerie's success.
As a managing partner, Valerie ensures that the Ernst & Young professionals in the
Southwest are connected by their commitment to high-quality client service. She ensures that they stay connected to their clients, understanding their needs and challenges - to best support them in today's challenging economy.
Valerie believes that Ernst & Young professionals are anchored in the wider communities in which they live
and work - and thus, they have a great responsibility to help those communities achieve their potential. Valerie’s personal time and commitment to the community is far reaching in both action and leadership. She is
not only a leader in business and a leader of people – she is also a leader in the community.
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Corporate EWI News
Fellows Award
On behalf of Darlene Banogon, Corporate Education/Professional Development Director, and Carol
Reniger, Corporate Fellows Liaison, we remind
you to apply for the EWI Fellows Award.
Every year, EWI provides scholarship funds to
active EWI representatives who are pursuing further education under-graduate, graduate or postgraduate degrees. This is a wonderful opportunity
available only to members to help fund educational endeavors.
Applications, with an application fee of $25 nonrefundable USD, made payable to EWI can be
submitted from now until May 30, 2010, to the
EWI Corporate Office. Awards will be announced
July 1, 2010.
Questions? Contact Corporate Fellows Liaison,
Carol Reniger, EWI of San Fernando Valley at
805.526.1598 or [email protected] or Darlene Banogon at [email protected].
New EWI Jewelry Designs Roll Out MidSummer
The Corporate Board is excited to announce new EWI
jewelry by mid-Summer. The newly-designed jewelry
will be in alignment with EWI's new branding and available in a variety of options.
The Corporate Office will be soliciting the EWI membership for new jewelry. The winning vendor will contract
with EWI to design and provide approved jewelry options for the space of three years. The Corporate Office
asks that Chapters delay ordering jewelry for Chapter
Leadership until the new jewelry is rolled out this summer.
If you have any questions, please contact Lynne
Shaffer, Executive Director, at 801.355.2800 or
[email protected].
Dates to Note
September 23-25, 2010
63rd LCAM in Kansas City
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Houston Chapter Board Recaps
Ways & Means Report
By Delynn Walker, 2009-2010 Ways and Means Director, Texas Southern University
The Ways and Means Committee raised a total of $41,535.38 on Executives’ Night at The Corinthian on Thursday, April
8, 2010. Monies received:
$ 17,780.00
$ 8,750.00
$ 15,005.38
Silent Auction
Live Auction
Cash Contributions
$41,535.38
Total Proceeds
We received four live auction items, 12 cash donations, and 77 silent auction items. The Silent Auction items included hotel
packages, health and beauty items, tickets to sporting events, concert tickets, dinners, jewelry, artwork, gift cards and certificates, memorabilia, and wonderful gift baskets.
Live Auction Items, contributors and winners are as followed:
Item No. 1 TOP FLIGHT
$3,200 Dr. William T. Butler*
(Donated by: Continental Airlines, Inc.)
Item No. 2 A SUITE DEAL
$2,500 Martha Turner*
(Donated by: ConocoPhillips)
Item No. 3 MAGNIFICENT WEEKEND DEAL
$2,200 Roger Gossett*
(Donated by: Austin Industrial, Inc.)
Item No. 4 BREAKFAST AT SNIFFANY’S
$850
Martha Turner*
(Donated by: Heights Urban Dog, Trendy Paws Pet Services, Pup Squad, Dory Ward, and Terri Lemons)
* Denotes Winner
We would like to thank the following firms and individuals who made cash contributions to the scholarship programs:
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation ‐ James T. Hackett & Charles A. Meloy
BAE Systems
BMC Software, Inc.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
James W. Crownover Interests
H-E-B
Mischer Investments, L.P.
Mustang Cat – Brad Tucker
Harry M. Reasoner
Skerl & Associates
TIW Corporation
Waukesha‐Pearce Industries, Inc.
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Also, as a result of Niki Sikinger’s grant request campaign effort to secure funds to support the B/C/DP,
the Chapter received two $1,ooo contributions from the following:
Charles W. Duncan, Jr.
Harriet & Joe Foster Foundation
We sincerely thank these donors for their valuable contributions to directly benefit our scholarship programs.
We would like to thank the following member firms, businesses, and individuals who contributed auction
items:
Aggieland Outfitters
EWI ASIST Committee
Austin Industrial, Inc.
Bags & More
Baylor College of Medicine— Jamal M. Bullocks, M.D.
Baylor College of Medicine– Lior Heller, M.D.
Baylor College of Medicine—Eser Yuksel, M.D.
Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Beauty Indulgence Day Spa & Salon
Brad Brandt Aesthetics & Massage
Burgess Marine Products, Inc.
EWI Bylaws Committee
Barbara Camino
CenterPoint Energy
CIMA Energy, Ltd.
ConocoPhillips
Conway MacKenzie, Inc.
Continental Airlines
Cordúa Restaurants
EWI Courtesy Committee
Ernst & Young LLP
EWISP Committee
FantaSea Yacht Charters
Four Seasons Hotel ‐ Houston
Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
GHL Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation
Haven Restaurant
H‐E‐B
Heights Urban Dog
Hilcorp Energy Company
Hilton Houston Post Oak
EWI Hospitality Committee
Hotel Derek
Hotel Galvez
House of Blues
Houston Chronicle
Houston Rockets
Houston Symphony Society
Houston Zoo, Inc.
Hyatt Regency Hotel Houston
Jackson & Company
John Daugherty Realtors
Jordan Capital Management
Chris & Andrea Kelly
Nancy Killom
Krupp Brothers Stagecoach Vineyard
Lancaster Hotel
Landry’s Restaurants, Inc.
Terri Lemons
LINBECK Jackie Venegas Loafman, Artist
Lockton Companies LLP – Allen Gelwick
Madden’s Casual Gourmet
Magnolia Hotel
Magnolia Hotels Newest Project ‐The LaSalle Hotel
Martha Turner Properties
Massage Therapy – Adriana Richard
Miros Massar
MAXXAM Inc.
Medistar Corporation
EWI Membership Committee
Memorial Hermann
Messina Hof Winery
Metromarketing Services, Inc.
Minuteman Press Post Oak
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Omni Houston Hotel
Mary Sue Patronella
Peju Province Winery
EWI Philanthropy Committee
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
EWI Professional Development Committee
EWI Program Committee
EWI Publication Committee
Pup Squad
Rainbow Lodge & Donnette Hansen
Republic National Distributing Company
Sam Houston Race Park
Schlumberger Limited
EWI Sergeant‐At‐Arms Committee
Shell Oil Products US
South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center
Betty Stolarski
St. Luke's Episcopal Health System
The Downtown Club at Plaza
The St. Regis Houston
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The Health Museum
The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Meritage Resort & Spa
The Tasting Room
TransCanada
Trendy Paws Pet Services
Unzipped, A Denim Bar
Valentino Restaurant ‐ Houston
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Dory Ward
EWI Ways & Means Committee
I would like to thank committee members as well as representatives who were so helpful in soliciting the contributions, arranging
the items at the venue and checking out the winners. A special thanks to Stacy Shields and Betsy Williams for an excellent
job collecting and cataloging the auction items. Ways & Means Committee members Patti Strawther, Kedrienne Day,
Nancy Killom, Miros Massar, Laura Fontes, Stacy Shields, Betsy Williams and Program Committee members
Kathy Hibbard and Diana Gurrola for a wonderful job with setting up the auction items. Thanks to Erlinda Quintanilla,
Kori Peters, Cindy Viaud, and Debbie Biddle of the Sergeant-at-Arms Committee for assisting with distribution of
programs and bidder numbers.
Carolyn Noack led the volunteers Deborah Jones, Miros Massar, Stacy Shields, and Betsy Williams in collecting the
bid sheets, getting invoices to checkout, and distributing auction items to the winners. Lannis Lamar was most helpful in finding us a volunteer auctioneer. Patti Strawther did a great job organizing the checkout tables in an efficient manner with Dorothy Fleming’s assistance.
I want to acknowledge:
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President Lisa Teubner for all of her support and encouragement.
Vice President Dory Ward for finding someone to package the gift baskets and all of her hard work and commitment in
helping to make this event a success.
Lannis Lamar, Stacy Shields, Patti Strawther, Miros Massar, Kedrienne Day, and Diane Allred, our eagle-eye
spotters during the Live Auction.
Accountant Tonja Rodriguez along with her helper Carol Spencer from the Houston CPA Society who very quickly entered the data, tabulated the winning bids, and generated the invoices.
Erlinda Quintanilla for securing the cash registers and cashiers and H-E-B for all of the support and services that they
provided for the evening. Also Jorge De Le Garza with H-E-B for the long hours of working on the program layout.
Jackson Hicks and Rebekah Robles for their generous donations and services provided.
All EWI members that made personal donations to their committees for gift baskets.
Program Committee for assisting with the planning and arranging of the program.
Linda Petticrew for the PowerPoint presentation for the Live Auction and executive photos.
Patti Strawther and Kay Bart for the EWI logo ice sculpture.
If I have left out anyone who helped, please know that it is completely unintentional, and your efforts were greatly appreciated.
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Membership Report
By Elizabeth Rushing, 2009-2010 Membership Director, James W. Crownover Interests
Membership
100
Member Firms
133
Representatives
29
Sustaining Members
2
Life Members
1
Honorary Member
1
Transitional Member
166
Total Membership
A very special welcome to our newest representatives:
New Member Firms
Hotel Sorella CITYCENTRE
Major: Hotels and Resorts
Minor: Convention/Meeting Specialists
Executive: Ryan Gullion, General Manager
Representative: Jodi Doughty, Director of Sales & Marketing
Member Firm Anniversaries
American Cancer Society
BAE Systems
Hilton Houston Post Oak
Let It Fly Events, L.P.
Houston Zoo, Inc.
Memorial Hermann
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
3 years
4 years
4 years
CIMA Energy, LTD.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
Sullivan Group
Torch Energy Advisors Incorporated
5 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
7 years
Skerl & Associates
9 years
Shell Downstream Inc.
38 years
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., LLC
Major: Finance
Minor: Investment Banking
Executive: Bobby Tudor, CEO
Representative: Angela Guiberteau
New Replacement Representative
Michelle Wheeler, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Nancy Hubert
May 3
Liz Norwood
May 3
Betsy Williams
May 7
ViVi Pennington
May 8
Lisa Gonzalez
May 14
Linda Adams
May 14
Joni Bayne
May 15
Karen Clingan
May 17
Rebecca Taylor
May 17
Kay Bart
May 18
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Philanthropy Report
By Terri Lemons, 2009-2010 Philanthropy Chair, Martha Turner Properties
An artist has been secured to paint mural in the cafeteria at Nat Q. Henderson Elementary. The project is scheduled for Saturday, June 12, 2010, at 9:00 am. We are hoping to paint and liven up other parts of the school while we are there. Story was
placed in EWInfo to solicit volunteers for painting.
Clutch has been secured to attend Reading Rally in September. The Houston Zoo has donated the Zoomobile to entertain and
educate the students.
Next collection of Box Tops 4 Education to take place in June.
Publication Report
By Margaret Parker, 2009-2010 Publication Director, Ernst & Young LLP
The April EWIConnect was distributed on May 7, 2010. Special thanks to the following contributors:
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Marilyn Beal, Atlantic Relocation Systems
Terri Lemons, Martha Turner Properties
Elizabeth Rushing, James W. Crownover Interests
Janna Stanford, St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
Lisa Teubner, LyondellBasell Industries
Carolyn Toriggino, Sustaining Member
Delynn Walker, Texas Southern University
Dory Ward, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
A special thank you to the following Committee members for their participation, and for their contributions to the newsletter:
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Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
Debbie Biddle, Waste Management
Marilyn Burgess, Burgess Marine Products, Inc.
Adelaide DeBow, ConocoPhillips
Kay-La Hughes, Conway MacKenzie Inc.
David Jones, D. Jones Photography
Lannis Lamar, Silver Eagle Distributors
Kimberly McLea, GHL Worldwide Chauffered Transportation
Mesita Partridge, Houston City Club
Bari Ross, Schlumberger Limited
The deadline for submitting articles for the June issue of EWIConnect is Friday, May 21, 2010. Please forward news articles
to Margaret Parker at [email protected].
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Volunteer Corner
Pull Tabs for The Ronald McDonald House
Collection of tabs will be arranged throughout the year. You can contact
Terri Lemons at [email protected] with questions.
Reach Unlimited, Inc.
Is dedicated to providing quality support services to people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities in the greater Houston northwest. For more
information about volunteer opportunities check their website –
www.reachunlimited.org.
Mentoring Opportunities Available
Ed White Elementary recently lost its Big Brother/Big Sister Program due to
lack of funding. If you are interested in mentoring a student, please contact
Kay York at 713.778.3490.
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A Couple of Lucky Winners
By Terri Lemons, 2009-2010 Philanthropy Chair, Martha Turner Properties
Terri Lemons' dogs, Babbette & Banjo, enjoying
their new toys won in the auction!! The dark gray
one is Babbette and the beige cutie is Banjo.
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Spring Conference
By Stacy Shields, Austin Industrial, Inc.
Memphis did it! I had the opportunity to attend Spring Conference and
what an experience. With 20 states and 25 chapters represented, the attendees from the Houston Chapter were shown “Suthun” hospitality and great
camaraderie. The diversity in speakers and the Academy of Leadership
module – The Power of Relationships – were so dynamic they were not to
be missed.
But business aside, time for fun was made by the Houston Chapter attendees too! A tour of Graceland, the “red carpet” ducks at The Peabody Hotel,
and a visit to the Hard Rock Café were all on the agenda. In addition, all
conference attendees were treated to a serenade from Elvis and a concert
by The Bouffants which had everyone kicking up their heels.
In closing, as a new member, I encourage everyone to attend the EWI’s conferences. I truly feel the foundation for lifelong
friendships was laid with representatives from chapters across the U.S., as well as within my own chapter. I can’t wait for
Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting (LCAM) to be held September 23-25 in Kansas City to reconnect with my new
friends and to establish additional friendships.
As Elvis would say, “Thank you, thank you very much.”
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Officers and Directors
PRESIDENT
Lisa Teubner
LyondellBasell Industries
[email protected]
713.309.2146
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Erlinda Quintanilla
H-E-B
[email protected]
713.329.3924
PUBLICATION DIRECTOR
Margaret Parker
Ernst & Young LLP
[email protected]
713.750.8152
VICE PRESIDENT
Dory Ward
[email protected]
713.356.4225
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Rushing
James W. Crownover Interests
[email protected]
713.425.7090
WAYS & MEANS DIRECTOR
Delynn Walker
Texas Southern University
[email protected]
713.313.6891
SECRETARY
Linda Petticrew
Synagro Technologies, Inc.
[email protected]
713.369.1743
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Kathy Hibbard
United Way of Greater Houston
[email protected]
713.685.2758
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE/BCDP
Niki Sikinger
Jordan Capital Management
[email protected]
713.207.3002
Betty Bruffy
Duncan Interests
[email protected]
713.226.5022
Marilyn Burgess
Burgess Marine Products, Inc.
[email protected]
713.466.5444
Debbie Casey
[email protected]
713.209.2491
Becky Lundmark
Mosbacher Energy Company
[email protected]
713.546.2515
Priscilla Massey
[email protected]
713.798.8020
TREASURER
Jan Stuecker
Shell Downstream, Inc.
[email protected]
713.241.0022
Advisors
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Committee Chairs
ASIST
Marji Zamora
Minuteman Press Post Oak
[email protected]
713.623.0703
HISTORIAN
Pam Warfield
Houston Zoo, Inc.
[email protected]
713.533.6801
PHILANTHROPY
Terri Lemons
Martha Turner Properties
[email protected]
713.558.3268
BY-LAWS
Martha Garcia
[email protected]
713.238.1412
HOSPITALITY
Rosemary Powers
Wells Fargo Bank
[email protected]
281.652.4431
PROF. DEVELOPMENT
Gayle McMaster
COURTESY
Elizabeth Norwood
[email protected]
713.356.6681
MENTOR/RETENTION
Louise Hansen
McKinsey & Company, Inc.
[email protected]
713.751.4348
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Jessica Brown
Houston Premium Outlets
[email protected]
281.304.1670
DIRECTORY & WEB
Natalie Young
[email protected]
713.558.2667
NOMINATING
Betty Bruffy
Duncan Interests
[email protected]
713-.226.5022
EWISP
Janna Stanford
St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
[email protected]
832.355.7661
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Cindy Joutraw
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
[email protected]
713.238.1435
Photo not
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
Priscilla Massey
[email protected]
713.798.8020
[email protected]
713.207.5706
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