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November 17tb – Rigazzi’s Restaurant on the Hill
Scholarship Awards Deadline: 12-1-15
Janet Oldfather & Patty Reynolds
2 Donations for The Little Bit Foundation needed by_11/17 meeting!
Newsletter Contact: EBMI, 900 S. Highway Dr.-#306, 63026
636/305-6434
Hospitality Committee this month –
fax: 636/305-6430 [email protected]
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Veterans Day – Say thanks to our special Veterans!
The WEB PAGE
The Newsletter of the Women’s Electrical Board
2015-16 WEB OFFICERS
Chair:
KIM JOHNSTON
Butler Supply
Vice Chair:
CAROL BOURBON
Schaeffer Electric
Treasurer:
KRIS STEIGER
Schaeffer Marketing Group
Secretary:
CAREY ADKISSON
French Gerleman
2015-16 MEETINGS
& COORDINATORS:
(*PLEASE NOTE:
DENOTES
CHANGE FROM 3RD TUESDAY)
September 15 – Kim Johnston
Soccer Park
October 20th – Carol Bourbon
Sybergs
November 17th- Ashley Benage
Rigazzi’s on the Hill
*December 8th - Sachs Electric
TBD
(Xmas Gift Program - Ashley Benage)
January 19 – Graybar Electric
TBD
February 16th - Schaeffer Electric
TBD
March 15th – Fletcher-Reinhardt Co.
TBD
*April 19 - Amy Barton
TBD
BOSSES NITE
*May
10th – Kim Johnston
TBD – Installation of Officers
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NOVEMBER, 2015
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Featured speakers
Amy Lottes
Director of Development
and
Erin Lee
Development Manager
for
“The Little Bit
Foundation”
who will present
An Overview of their
Organization
Held at:
Rigazzi’s on the Hill
4945 Daggett, 63110
314/772-4900
If easier, use www.mapquest.com and
enter your own location for detailed
map.
(Directions in newsletter)
5:15 – 6:15 p.m. – CASH BAR
*Collection of gifts for our Christmas Family
program will take place during hospitality
6:15 p.m. – Italian Buffet Dinner
7:15‐7:30 p.m.‐ WEB program
7:30‐8:00 p.m.‐ Speakers
Cost: $ 32.00
BUFFET DINNER:
Rigazzi’s Salad, Tender Beef
Parmigiano, Lasagna, Cavatelli Con
Broccoli, Hot Garlic Bread, Antipasto
Platter, Italian Buns, Spumoni, soft
drinks, tea, coffee & water.
WEB’S
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT CONTINUES…
This month is our deadline for our
Christmas Family Program items.
Ashley Benage of Graybar Electric
volunteered to coordinate our Christmas
Family Program. She has selected “The
Little Bit Foundation”.
We have included the “wish list” and
background of this organization in the
October & November notices, sent it via
email and also handed out at the October
meeting so you could begin shopping
early for these items.
As we do each year, we have invited the
sponsored charity to our November
meeting to tell us more about their
wonderful organization. We know you will
enjoy hearing all about the Little Bit
Foundation and the tremendous work they
are doing.
Once again, we encourage all WEB
members to give generously for this
organization.
They will
provide
information on their history, programs and
services and how the community can help
these children.
Even if you can’t attend the meeting, but
wish to donate items, you can drop them
off at EBMI office.
We hope you will join us (and invite a
guest) for this month’s meeting to learn
about “The Little Bit Foundation”. Please
scan/email the attached reservation form
prior to THURSDAY, November 12th
or email [email protected].
CHRISTMAS FAMILY
PROGRAM:
Ashley Benage of Graybar Electric is
the Coordinator for this year’s
Christmas Family Program. The little
bit Foundation is very excited to have
WEB’s assistance this year. We hope
all WEB members will open their hearts
once again and provide many needed
items at this month’s meeting.
Excellence
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The Little Bit Foundation demands the
absolute highest standard of service.
We are focused on delivering exceptional
service and items of value to students.
We demand the best from ourselves and each
other as our work impacts students’ lives.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
YOU can make a difference to these
young children by donating a few items
below at our November meeting OR drop
off at EBMI office prior to the meeting or
to another WEB member. Their most
requested items are highlighted by **
below.
Our Mission: We are committed to helping
Socks**
disadvantaged school children by creating a
positive impact for personal growth, increasing
self‐esteem and encouraging a more focused and
active learning environment. We do this by
building strong relationships and partnering
closely with St. Louis schools.
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Our Core Values: The core values of The
Little Bit Foundation guide our actions and
behaviors everyday and help promote positive
change in our partner schools.
Integrity
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The Little Bit Foundation is a trusted partner
in which schools can rely on to deliver the
products and services we have promised.
We set realistic expectations and deliver no
less.
Dignity
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The Little Bit Foundation operates in a
respectful, safe environment with a focus on
individualized service.
We are always mindful that every individual
deserves to be treated with dignity and
respect.
Compassion
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The Little Bit Foundation shares in the belief
that reaffirming the positive leads to success.
We reflect a nonjudgmental philosophy and
concern for all children.
We are tireless in our pursuit to provide
meaningful, enduring service to our
community.
Boys Socks: S, M, L
Men’s Socks: S, M, L
Girls Socks: S, M, L
Women’s Socks: S, M, L
Coats
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Light Jackets
Gently Used Coats
Underwear**
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Boys: S, M, L, XL
Girls: XS, S, M, L
Clothes
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Gently used uniform pants: navy
or khaki, youth sizes up to 18-20
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Gently used uniform shirts: light
blue or white
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Gently used children’s shirts
(with sleeves) and pants
Hygiene
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Travel or Regular Size Shampoo
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Washcloths
Travel or Regular Size Conditioner
Travel or Regular Size Lotion
Travel or Regular Size Soap or
Body Wash
Dental Items
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Travel or Regular Size Toothpaste
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Dental floss
Individually Packed Child’s
Toothbrush
School Supplies**
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Colored Pencils: 8-12 pack
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Glue Sticks
Crayons: 24 pack
Markers: 8-12 pack
Notebooks: Wide Ruled
Loose leaf Paper: (150), Wide
Ruled
Pencil Box/Pouch
Folders (2-pocket)
Book Program
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Gently Used Books for Ages 3-15,
especially Beginners (preK-2nd grade).
(Dr. Seuss and other favorites are listed
on their amazon book listings on their
website)
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New or Gently Used Stuffed Animals
PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES
We support literacy
through our 1-2-3
Read! book fairs and
our STEM program in
cooperation with the Saint Louis
Science Center.
Our Books and
Buddies program is
aimed at encouraging
new or struggling
readers.
Through Bundle Up, we
ensure students are prepared
for the winter with heavy
coats, hats, gloves and
scarves.
Through Busy Bodies, we
provide dental and
personal hygiene kits
along with instruction on
proper use.
Get in Gear ensures
student readiness by
equipping them with
backpacks filled with
school supplies.
Our Head to
Toe program delivers
new uniforms,
clothing,
undergarments, socks
and shoes supporting students’ personal
comfort, dignity and self esteem.
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SAY THANKS TO
A VETERAN
On November 11,
2015
We
all
have
busy
schedules and it’s not always easy, but
please take time on Veterans Day to
thank a veteran!!
This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to
help at a barbecue at the VA Medical Center,
along with Frank Jones, Chris Burgoyne and Jan
Olliges from the industry, as part of the
Hibernians group.
It was an honor to talk with
the veterans as we wheeled them down to the
gym for a meal or serving them as they came
through the line. They are so appreciative of the
gratitude they received from others as we all
thanked them for their service.
Here are a few ways for YOU to
make it a special one for our
veterans
and
show
your
appreciation on Veterans Day,
November 11th (or anytime)!
*Organize a morning get together with
coffee, juice or donuts and hang a sign of
thanks for the veterans in your office;
*Send an email thanking the veterans in
your workplace and the vets who are family
members of a fellow employee;
*Send a card to a veteran thanking them for
their many sacrifices on our behalf. (It
doesn’t have to be someone at work -–
send it to a grandparent, parent or friend
who has served and make their day OR
send some cards to VA Medical Center (c/o
James Buchanan, VA Medical Center,
Voluntary Service 135, 1 Jefferson Barracks
Drive, 63125) and ask them to pass them
out to the veterans or send to the USO!
These cards mean the world to them.)
Even most stores now have Veterans Day
cards to make it easy! Or better yet, have
your kids/grandkids make thank you cards
to send and help them to understand the
importance of our veterans.
*If you are out at lunch and see a military
person or veteran (wearing a hat that
signifies it), why not stop by and express
your appreciation to them for their many
years of service. Or better yet, pick up their
lunch tab as a nice surprise for them that
day!!
*Call a neighbor or relative…a “thinking of
you” call means the world to those who are
veterans, especially the older ones who
can’t get out as much and feel more
forgotten.”
http://www.history.com/thank-aveteran-at-work
WEB HOSPITALITY
COMMITTEE FOR
NOVEMBER 17th meeting….
WEB
CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM …..
Janet Oldfather & Patty Reynolds
PLEASE MAKE A
NOTE OF THE
DATE ON YOUR
CALENDARS
Directions for Rigazzi’s on the
Hill: (Or use mapquest from your location)
Take
Highway
40
or
44
to
Kingshighway.
Go south onto
Kingshighway to Shaw. For those coming
off Hwy 44 Eastbound, you will make a
right onto Kingshighway and an immediate
right on Shaw. (You can’t go any farther
as the bridge is closed, so you must go to
the right. (O’Connell’s is on your left at this
point.) Go one block to stop sign and
make left onto Boardman (there are big
signs directing you to go left for Rigazzis at
this point.) Parking lot is on left or use
street parking as needed. They have 22
parking spaces in lot and street parking will
need to be utilized by most attendees.
Rigazzi’s is next to an industrial plant so
parking is available around the restaurant
area.
Please indicate to host that you are in
banquet room. Or go through first room
and in 2nd room, the door to banquet is in
far corner.
Safety … during the holidays…
THANKSGIVING brings us thoughts of
getting full of turkey and watching
football. But for many, Thanksgiving
brings the thought of the day
after…Black Friday Shopping.
Please make sure that when you go
shopping, you keep all items OUT OF
SIGHT in your car. While you are
shopping inside, others are shopping
outside…in the parking lots! The trunk is
the best place to keep ALL valuables.
Make sure all doors are locked. (Sounds
simple, but when you are in a hurry, you
sometimes forget and this allows things
to get stolen easily.) Don’t be an easy
target…if they can’t see anything inside
your car and it’s locked, criminals will
move onto the next car.
Police Association
NOW….
TUESDAY
DECEMBER 8th
(2ND WEDNESDAY in December
this year)
The members at Sachs Electric are busy
preparing for this year’s Christmas Party.
Barb McCollum announced at the October
meeting that they are having an Ugly
Christmas Sweater Contest, so dust off
those old Christmas sweaters you may
have and plan to wear to the WEB
Christmas Party.
They are also having a Christmas “sock” gift
exchange. You can purchase Christmas
socks at the dollar store and fill them with
nail polish, candy, candles, ornament or
whatever else you
want and tie them
together with a
ribbon or bow!
Keep your costs to
about $10 or so.
You won’t want to miss celebrating the
Christmas season with your friends in
WEB!! More details will be provided later.
We extend a warm welcome to
our newest members:
STEPHANIE LAMPE
Frost Supply
Member Sponsor: Lin Holter
BRIGETTE MICHAEL
Graybar Electric
Member Sponsors: Vickie Slade &
Hilary Speis
LACREESHA WILLIS
Ameren
Member Sponsor: Rhodia Sleet
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IN MEMORIAM…
Dolly Anders of FletcherReinhardt Co., whose son, Jeffrey
passed away on September 29th.
We are keeping her family in our
thoughts and prayers.
Special Thanks to…
VOLUNTEERING… AT THE
PARK
AVENUE
RONALD
MCDONALD HOUSE.
A special thanks to these WEB
members who gave up time on a busy
Saturday to help bring food for the
families at the Ronald McDonald
House.
Jen Hermen (and Maebry), Charlene
Wingerter (and grandson Nicholas),
Annie Regan, Chris Phillips, Jan Olliges
and Jeri McCormick.
In addition, (not
shown in picture) were Kerry Regan,
Rhodia Sleet and Carol Yochim, who
also provided items, but could not
attend. WEB helped to provide a great
breakfast to start the day off right for the
Ronald McDonald Families.
We missed a few “regulars” at this
breakfast and extend congratulations to
Kristen
and
David
Bradley
(daughter/son-in-law) of Rose Luedde.
They welcomed a new arrival, David
Allen Bradley, Jr. on that Saturday.
Normally Kristen, David, daughter
Sophia and Rose all help cook at the
WEB RMH family programs.
The families really enjoyed all of the
breakfast foods, so thank you all for
your generous food/drink donations on
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Saturday, October 10 . We know we
were missing some of our “regulars” for
RMH, but we hope to have a larger group
for our barbecue in the summer.
If you haven’t attended at the RMH
before, make plans to join us during the
summer. It’s a lot of fun to cook and
visit with other WEB members. But
more importantly, when you visit there,
all of your troubles seem to fade away
and you realize how much a simple meal
that WEB provides can mean to these
families.
Carol Bourbon of Schaeffer Electric for
coordinating the October meeting. She
and her daughter‐in‐law, Sherri Rawe,
put a lot of time and effort into this
networking meeting. It afforded all
members another opportunity to meet
some newer members of WEB and test
their trivia skills as well!!
Dominie Sabatino‐Donat of Frost
Supply and her mom, Rena Sabatino
for hosting the jewelry fundraiser.
They spent a lot of time bringing some
beautiful jewelry to our October
meeting. At the end of the night, WEB
was given $390 for our half of the
proceeds. WEB Bosses Nite Fund will
gain $190 and The Little Bit Foundation
will be given a check for $200 at next
month’s meeting. What a great way to
help out two great causes of WEB this
year. Thanks to all members who
purchased items as well to make this a
success.
Annette Lehnbeuter and Debbie
Conley of Frost Supply for helping with
hospitality duties.
LAST CALL …
12-1-15
Deadline
LAST CALL FOR EBMI’S
INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD APPLICANTS!!!
DEADLINE: 12-1-15
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO BE A
PART
OF
THIS
INDUSTRY
PROGRAM, BUT IT WILL TAKE
SOME TIME TO COMPLETE THE
APPLICATION. CALL TODAY –
636/305-6434
FOR
AN
APPLICATION. DEADLINE FOR
COMPLETED
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS IS DECEMBER 1,
2015. (It is open to high school
seniors, who will be entering
college next year as well as
college students!!)
It will take some time to
complete the application, so
please call EBMI office, 636/3056434 today to receive a copy of
the criteria and application. Last
year, we awarded seven $1,000 scholarships (normally we
award five.) The scholarships
given depend on donations
received from our generous
donors. Since 1990, we have
awarded
147
scholarships,
totaling $127,900.
Those allowed to apply for the
scholarship, if they fulfill the
requirements, include sons and
daughters of members, members
of WEB or their spouses who wish
to further their education. Only
members in good standing as of
November 1st and have held
membership for at least one year
will be considered.
EBMI CHRISTMAS MIXER –
DECEMBER 3RD – CHASE HOTEL
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WOMEN’S ELECTRICAL BOARD RESERVATION FORM
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
(Please scan/email it to [email protected] PRIOR TO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2015.
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NOTE: If you do not cancel your reservation prior to noon on November 16 , you will be
charged for your meal.)
NOVEMBER 17TH MEETING
❏ YES, I plan to attend this meeting.
****REMINDER…. PLEASE BRING ITEMS FOR THE LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION (LIST IS IN
NEWSLETTER).
If you cannot attend, but wish to donate, please contact Annie or drop off at EBMI Office
PRIOR TO November 17th. Annie will bring all donations sent to/delivered to EBMI office on November 17th for
the group.)
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YOUR NAME
COMPANY
❏ In addition, I will bring ____ guests.
GUEST'S NAME & COMPANY
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GUEST'S NAME & COMPANY
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❏ SORRY, I cannot attend the November meeting…. but I plan to donate items for The Little Bit Foundation.
Will drop them off at EBMI office prior to November 17th (please call us first to be sure we are in
office)
Will give them to another WEB member to bring to the meeting.
❏ SORRY, I cannot attend the November meeting.
****START SOON TO COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR THE
EBMI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – IT’S A LENGTHY PROCESS SO DON’T DELAY.
REMINDER – DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2015
❏ Please send me an application and criteria for the EBMI Scholarship Awards. I realize I must be a member of WEB for ONE
year before applying for this scholarship.
❏ Email application or ❏ Mail application
_______________________________________________________________________________________
NAME
COMPANY
EMAIL
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