EWI Chapter Connect - EWI Oklahoma City Chapter
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EWI Chapter Connect - EWI Oklahoma City Chapter
Oklahoma City Edition Chartered May 25, 1959 July 2012 Letter from President We all love and learn from a good Firm Night and we weren’t disappointed last month when Ramona Carey and SSM Health Care hosted us in its new medical plaza and conference center. I think everyone who took one of the eye-opening tours was impressed with the level of service and attention St. Anthony gives to patients under its care. Ramona’s executive, Joe Hodges, told us the interesting history of St. Anthony, and then gave us a look forward at the tremendous future growth planned. We should all take great pride in our member firm and feel very secure knowing about the quality medical care St. Anthony provides for our city. I’m looking forward to our Firm Fair on July 10 at Eskridge Lexus. Not only will it be a great venue, but it will be a lot of fun to visit and explore all our firms’ booths. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve had Firm Fair – make sure your company is represented. Many thanks to Lynn Fielding and the W&M Committee for all the time and work spent in planning and preparation. I hope you have all taken the time to read the information about Texoma Board Forum in Tulsa, August 3-4, followed by LCAM in Dallas, September 12-15. These conferences are for everyone! Because we can set up carpools, the cost to attend will be much less than previous years. The main expenses will be registration and hotel since most of the meals are included in the registration fee. What a bargain! I encourage you to ask us any questions you might have about these and check into the possibility of attending. The opportunity to interact with EWI at the national level at LCAM and sharing best practices with other chapters near us during Texoma will bring great personal rewards and help our chapter strengthen and grow, also. Here’s a toast to each of you, filled with much appreciation for all you do for EWI. Kay 1 2011-2012 Officers & Directors President Kay Lacey, The Oklahoma Publishing Company Vice President/President Elect Angela Nemecek, Oklahoma State Fair Secretary Weleeka McLaurin, Maschino, Hudelson & Associates Treasurer Stephanie Snyder, The State Chamber of Oklahoma Membership Linda Tharp, United Way of Central Oklahoma Debbie Harrigan, Byron’s Liquor Warehouse Program Marci Stith, Skirvin Hilton Hotel Sharon Trotter Austin, Pension Solutions, Inc. Director At Large Melody Marcum, Dean McGee Eye Institute Sergeant-at-Arms Felicia Smith, Central Liquor Publications Helen Scott, AT&T Ways & Means Lynn Fielding, Eskridge Lexus of Oklahoma City Michelle Henry, Greater OKC Chamber of Commerce July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org Firm Night SSM Health Care of Oklahoma June 12, 2012 SSM Health Care hosted us to a wonderful evening in their new Rapp Foundation Conference Center. The evening included health screenings, tours of their new Neuroscience & Spine Center, an awesome meal, and a heart-felt presentation by Joe Hodges, SSM’s President/CEO, as he took us back to St. Anthony’s beginning, to the present and then into the future, revealing his passion for SSM Health Care and their continued service to Oklahoma City. Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 2 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 3 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org Dallas, TX – September 12-15, 2012 Online registration is now open for the 2012 Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting (LCAM) September 12-15 at the beautiful Fairmont Dallas Hotel. Registration of $675 is available until August 12 but will increase to $700 after that date. Among other exciting programming, attendees will hear from Vernice "Flygirl" Armour, the first African-American female combat pilot, and the motivational and hilarious Connie Podesta. There is also a “First Time Attendee Orientation” so if you’ve never been, you can meet other first time attendees and learn what to expect at the conference. For those of you needing some assistance getting your firm to support sending you to LCAM, there is even a Justification Toolkit available on the ewiconnect website that has information that can help you approach your executive regarding attending LCAM. Check it out! You can view the full “Schedule at a Glance” at www.ewiconnect.com. Since Dallas is so close, this is a great opportunity for the OKC Chapter to be well represented at the conference. Attendees can carpool, which will help cut down on expenses. The conference always has inspiring speakers and informative breakout sessions. You are sure to come back energized, excited, and ready to share what you learned with your firm. You will also learn a lot about the EWI organization. So what are you waiting for? Make plans now to join us in Dallas for LCAM 2012! Use the materials available to you in the Justification Toolkit and make it easy for your executive to say “yes” to sending you to LCAM! (Remember, it never hurts to ask! Just be prepared with your justification and be ready to answer any questions.) Hope to see you in Dallas! Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 4 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org Firm Spotlight Kay Duke, B.C. Clark Jewelers It was 1892 in Indian Territory when Benton Clyde Clark opened his first jewelry store in the corner of a five and dime store. Today, B.C. Clark Jewelers is Oklahoma's oldest jewelry store and the oldest retail store in Oklahoma under the same name and ownership. The traditions of quality merchandise and personal service have continued through the years under four generations of Clark family leadership. Following in B.C. Clark's footsteps have been son B.C. Clark, Jr., grandson Jim Clark, and great grandsons Coleman Clark and Mitchell Clark. Now with three Oklahoma City stores, the Clark family continually introduces new and exciting designer jewelry lines and other luxury brand products to customers all over the world. As a full-service jeweler, BC Clark offers a full line of merchandise and services including: Diamond jewelry and loose diamonds Diamond engagement rings and wedding bands High fashion jewelry from today's hottest designers from around the world Complete jewelry manufacturing and repair facilities Luxury watches and timepieces Fine china, silver, porcelain and crystal Giftware and home décor Bridal registry Gift wrapping B.C. Clark Jewelers is a proud member of the American Gem Society. Membership in the American Gem Society is awarded only to selected jewelers who possess proven gemological knowledge and the highest ethical standards. This membership is your assurance of the reliability and capability of B.C. Clark jewelers. B.C. Clark Jewelers is also a member of Jewelers of America, Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Jewelers Security Alliance, Jewelry Information Center, and the Oklahoma Jewelers Association. To connect with B.C. Clark and to learn more about our designers, promotions and giveaways, visit us online at the new BCClark.com and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bcclarkjewelers. Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 5 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org EWI OKC WEBSITE Here’s information on how to register for access to the EWI OKC website members only section: Go to this link: http://ewiokc.org/login.asp Under the Submit button at the bottom you will see “If you don’t have an account, please register.” Click on the word Register Enter the unique User ID that you want to use Enter your email address It will email you to confirm your registration The password is the same for all reps: OKCewi39 More From The President … Over the last few months, people who know I’m active in Toastmasters have asked me what it’s like and what I think about it; so I thought I’d share just a bit about it here. Judie Harris is also a Toastmaster and she and I both believe it’s a fun, helpful, and inspirational way to sharpen speaking & leadership skills. Judie attends a club at Francis Tuttle and I attend a Club that meets at a Denney’s on Fridays at 7:00 a.m. Without fail, every Friday for six years, I have driven to work afterwards feeling so glad I made the extra effort that morning to get up early enough to attend. Maybe it’s because at Toastmasters, we laugh a lot and encourage each other while learning to be better presenters; or maybe it’s because we get to hear very interesting speeches on a variety of topics given by extremely nervous beginners on up to those with years of experience. For these reasons and more, Judie and I highly recommend that you google a Toastmasters Club near you and give it a try. If you would like to know more, please feel free to ask either of us. EWI MEMBER NEWS In partnership with Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, OKHR State Council, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and The State Chamber, join okcBIZ in saluting Maschino, Hudelson & Associates for demonstrating continuing excellence in the workplace. Thanks to them, business in Oklahoma is more than merely OK – it’s outstanding! As a benefits consulting firm, Maschino, Hudelson & Associates has distinguished itself as the largest Oklahoma-owned benefits consulting firm. Congratulations to EWI member firm Maschino, Hudelson & Associates for being named one of the 2012 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma. Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 6 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org TEXOMA BOARD FORUM – AUGUST 3-4, 2012 Tulsa has the pleasure of hosting this year’s Texoma Board Forum to be held at the Tulsa Downtown Doubletree on August 3-4. Representatives not only from Tulsa and Oklahoma City, but also from the Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and Corpus Christi Chapters will be attending. This is a great weekend of networking and brainstorming about chapter events, committee work, growing the membership, etc. All representatives are encouraged to attend! Registration: $125.00 (payable to EWI of Tulsa) (Cost includes Friday lunch, full breakfast on Saturday, snacks, and seminar materials) Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown 616 West 7th Street Tulsa, OK Special rate: $89.00+ per night Hotel Reservations: Online 1. Going to www.tulsadowntown.doubletree.com. 2. Complete the dates and preferences section. then click Go 3. Under “Special Accounts” section – Enter the Group ID Code in box next to “Group/Convention Code”. Group ID is EWI 4. Complete the remaining steps to finish your reservation and a confirmation number will be emailed back to you! By phone For guests who choose to make reservations by phone, please call 1-800-838-7914 and identify yourself as being with EWI by using the above 3-letter code. The hotel has a complimentary shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Dinner: $25.00 - Dinner by the Glow (optional) Deadline: July 6, 2012 Attire: Business casual Membership Update 49 Member Firms 67 Executives 48 Representatives 9 Sustaining 0 Transitional 1 Life 1 Honorary Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 7 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org “GETTING TO KNOW YOU” Meet Debbie Harrigan, Byron’s Liquor Warehouse: Representative: Debbie Harrigan Firm: Byron’s Liquor Warehouse Job Title: Marketing & Inventory Manager Number of Years with your firm: 6 Tell us about your family: I have been married to my husband Jerry (a New Yorker) for twenty years and we only have one son, Ryan, who is 11 years old going on 18. Have you always lived in Oklahoma? I am originally from Puerto Rico. I have lived in Oklahoma for 20 years. What hobbies do you enjoy? Dancing, Bike riding and exercise. Tell us one thing that other EWI reps do not know about you. I recently lost 20 pounds and over 10% of body fat doing a very rigorous fitness boot camp program. Meet Lori Rieck, Alzheimer’s Association of Central Oklahoma: Representative: Lori Rieck Firm: Alzheimer’s Association Job Title: Administrative Assistant Number of Years with your firm: 1 year Tell us about your family: Married with one son; Family is on our top three of important things, I am the youngest of nine children. Have you always lived in Oklahoma? Yes What hobbies do you enjoy? Golf, Old Movies, Relaxing in Nature Tell us one thing that other EWI reps do not know about you. My nickname is “George.” What do you hope to gain as a member of EWI? Networking, knowledge my EW To my EWI Friends, Your gift to OMRF in my son’s memory is most appreciated by my family and me. We pray that their research will make it possible for others with brain aneurysms to live longer lives. Thank you, too, for your cards and calls at this time. Your friendship is special to me. Fondly, Irma Elliot Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 8 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org LOOKING AHEAD Summer is here and it’s a time of vacations and weekend getaways. So, take out your calendars and make note of the upcoming EWI happenings in the months ahead: July 10, 2012 Firm Fair at Eskridge Lexus Don’t miss the 2012 EWI Firm Fair on July 10 at Eskridge Lexus (showroom). Booths to showcase our firms and their products/services Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & Fabulous Desserts Silent Auction Wine, Beer & Scotch Tasting Wine / Restaurant Pull Live Music by Justin Young August 14, 2012 Annual Business Meeting Infant Crisis Center September 11, 2012 Executives‘ Night Samis Education Center October 9, 2012 Installation of 2012-13 Officers Castle Falls Event Center Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 9 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org **ANNOUNCING** MidTown Market at Saints Friday Afternoons – 1-6PM Our Mission EWI brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development and encouraging community involvement. The 2012 MidTown Market is now open at a new location on the southwest corner of 9th & Walker. Look for fresh locally grown produce weekly now through October. If you have any questions, contact Ramona Carey at [email protected]. Our Vision To be a global women’s organization of 5,000 engaged members empowering others for positive change CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 4: Independence Day July 10: Firm Fair Eskridge Lexus, 700 W. Memorial Road July 23: Board Meeting Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 10 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org July 3 David Maschino Maschino, Hudelson & Associates July 6 Joe Hodges SSM Health Care of Oklahoma July 13 Alan Kraft MidFirst Bank July 18 Greg Naifeh Central Liquor Company July 18 Roger Mashore MTM Recognition July 22 Robert Allee Southwestern Stationers, Inc. July 24 Linda Tharp United Way of Central Oklahoma July 28 Tracy Crook Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors July 30 Lavonne Hatfield Sustaining Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 11 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org ***SUPPORT EWI*** For the purpose of promoting member firms, and to increase networking among our members, you are encouraged to “shop” our member firms by using the services they provide whenever possible. Alzheimer’s Association of Central Oklahoma AT&T B.C. Clark Jewelers Blackmon- Mooring BMI+ImageNet Byron’s Liquor Warehouse Calvert’s Plant Interiors Central Liquor Company Cleary Petroleum Corporation Colcord Hotel Dean McGee Eye Institute Emrick’s Van & Storage Eskridge Lexus of Oklahoma City Express Employment Professionals Express Travel Service factor 110 First Maintenance Company Francis Tuttle Technology Center Gaillardia Country Club Greater OKC Chamber of Commerce Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors Hall Capital, LLC IngenuitE, Inc. Jordan Associates, Inc. Maschino, Hudelson & Associates MidFirst Bank MidFirst Trust Company MTM Recognition National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum OGE Energy Corp Oklahoma Blood Institute Oklahoma Business Roundtable Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST) Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation Oklahoma City University Oklahoma Natural Gas Company Oklahoma Publishing Company Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. Ozarka Water Painted Door & Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante & Bar Pension Solutions, Inc. Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis Skirvin Hilton Hotel Southwestern Stationers, Inc. Southwestern Stationery & Bank Supply, Inc. SSM Health Care of Oklahoma State Chamber of Oklahoma United Way of Central Oklahoma YWCA Oklahoma City Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 12 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org 2011/2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Ad Hoc Angela Nemecek, Chair Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. 405-948-6711 [email protected] Leadership Conference Cathy Borjas, Chair Oklahoma Natural Gas 405-551-6726 [email protected] ASIST Stacy Baker-Cumpton, Chair Emrick’s Van & Storage 405-946-4472 X124 [email protected] Nominating Ramona Carey, Chair SSM Health Care of Oklahoma 405-272-6477 [email protected] Budget Angela Nemecek, Chair Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. 405-948-6711 [email protected] Orientation/Mentoring Ramona Carey, Co-Chair SSM Health Care of Oklahoma 405-272-6477 [email protected] Bylaws & Legislation Kay Duke, Chair B.C. Clark Jewelers 405-232-8806 [email protected] Judi Love, Co-Chair Southwestern Stationery & Bank Supply 405-525-9411 [email protected] Courtesy / Hospitality Leanne Banowetz, Chair factor 110 405-604-0041 [email protected] Parliamentarian Ramona Carey SSM Health Care of Oklahoma 405-272-6477 [email protected] EWISP Linda Snodgrass, Chair MTM Recognition 405-609-6842 [email protected] Philanthropy Melody Marcum, Chair Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-6005 [email protected] Golf Tournament Judie Harris, Chair Francis Tuttle Technology Center 405-717-4212 [email protected] Public Relations/Historian Jamie Kirschner, Chair YWCA 405-948-1770 [email protected] Website/Directory Kelly Hamilton-Coyer, Chair OGE Energy Corp 405-553-3443 [email protected] Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 13 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org MAY 2012 BOARD DIGEST The May Board Meeting was hosted by OPUBCO. The Consent Docket, consisting of the April board minutes and reports from the Program, Nominating, Orientation/Mentoring PR/Historian, Sergeant-at-Arms, Publications Committees, and the Vice President’s and Director-at-Large Report, was approved as published. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Presented Orally) TREASURER REPORT – Angela Nemecek Treasurer’s Report for the period ending April 30, 2012 was presented. April balances are as follows: General Operating Account – MidFirst Bank checking account total $84,537.66; plus MidFirst Bank CD #0430 $39,150.68; Total General Operating Account = $123,688.34. B/C/DP Account – MidFirst checking account #1014 = $35,903.68; plus MidFirst Bank CD #5834 $40,858.98; Total B/C/DP Account = $76,762.66. Motion was made and seconded to approve the ratification of checks and debit card charges from the General Operating Account. Motion passed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the ratification of checks from the B/C/DP Account. Motion passed. EWI Quarterly Financial Report ending March 31, 2012, was submitted to Corporate on April 30, 2012. The Treasurer’s Report will be filed for audit. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE – Kay Lacey Motion was made by Kay Lacey on behalf of the Membership Committee to post new member firm Dolese Brothers. The motion passed. Firm posted April 4, 2012: The Center for Non-Profits Major: Associations Minor: Public Services Executive: Marnie Taylor Representative: Glenda Buckmire Firms posted February 14, 2012: The Oklahoman Foundation Major: Associations-Other Minor: Charitable Foundations Executive: Christy Everest Representative: Linda Walker Brown Ozarka Water Major: Beverage/Non-Alcoholic Minor: Water Bottling Executive: Steve Raup Representative: Mindi Blanchard Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 14 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org Bear’s Wear Inc. Major: Promotions Minor: Business Promotion Services Executive: TBD Representative: Jeanna Jones Membership Changes/Updates Address Change: YWCA – 2640 NW 39th, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Transitional Member: Delete Janice Klemm as transitional member Current Membership 49 Member Firms 67 Executives 48 Representatives 9 Sustaining 1 Life 1 Honorary 0 Transitional SERGEANT AT ARMS – Felicia Smith The May meeting was our annual Golf Tournament held at Rose Creek Golf and Country Club on May 17, 2012, sponsored by the Golf and Program Committees. We had 43 reservations with 50 in attendance. The golfer count was 64. Complete reservation and attendance were submitted to the President. There were no late fees assessed for this meeting. CURRENT MEMBERSHIP as of May 17, 2012 49 Member Firms 67 Executives 48 Representatives 9 Sustaining 1 Life 1 Honorary 0 Transitional WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE – Kay Lacey The committee met on May 7, 2012, at Eskridge Lexus to discuss ideas for the Firm Fair which will be held July 10, 2012 at Eskridge Lexus of Oklahoma City. It will be a “Come and Go” type atmosphere with heavy appetizers, desserts and wine tasting by Byron’s Liquor Warehouse. Plans are to have live music. Booth space will be $75 for a 6’ X 30” table/draped and skirted. There will also be a silent auction and restaurant and wine pull. Motion was made by Kay Lacey on behalf of the committee requesting board approval to host the August Ways & Means Meeting at Infant Crisis Center. The motion passed. THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES HAD NOTHING TO REPORT AT THE BOARD MEETING: Ad Hoc Committee Budget Committee Director At Large LCAM Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 15 | Page Email: [email protected] July 2012 Oklahoma City Monthly Newsletter ewi-okc.org OLD BUSINESS Motion was made and seconded to ratify the electronic votes for motion on behalf of the Philanthropy Committee, requesting board approval to host the spring outing with Green Pastures on May 18, 2012, at Tinsel Town Theatre to see the movie “Chimpanzee.” The motion passed with 10 votes. NEW BUSINESS Early bird registration for LCAM has changed and will now end June 30, 2012. Motion was made and seconded to pay the LCAM registration fee in the amount of $635 for three representatives. The motion passed. Jamie Kirschner nominated Ramona Carey for the Lucille Perkins Award for “Best Representative.” She will send an email to the board with a rough draft of the nomination being submitted to Corporate and would like the board to provide feedback. Kay Lacey discussed ways to empower our membership. The EWI website has some great information on how to improve your chapter and she also reviewed information on Best Practices. INFORMATION Please remember to send the President a draft of any correspondence for her review prior to mailing and copy the Vice President / President-Elect Angela Nemecek. All Chapter correspondence will be made a part of the President’s files and, when appropriate, a copy will be retained in the Secretary’s files for the permanent Chapter record. Please notify Linda Tharp, Membership Chair, of all changes regarding a firm’s membership or changes to the Membership Directory. The Membership Committee will notify the Board and Committee Chairs of these changes, and the Publication Director will place them in the newsletter. The June meeting will be a firm night hosted by SSM Health Care of Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at their location at 535 NW 9th Street, Oklahoma City. The June board meeting will be hosted by State Chamber of Oklahoma on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at their location at 330 NE 10th Street, in Oklahoma City. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Executive Women International | 7414 S. State St. | Midvale | UT | 84047 ewiconnect.com 16 | Page Email: [email protected]