President`s Message - Executive Women International

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HOUSTON EDITION
CHARTERED 1957
March 2016
President’s Message
Spring
Linda Petticrew
is here and it’s Rodeo time in Houston!
2015-2016
Officers & Directors
Everyone knows the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is in full
swing so we are encouraging our members to dress in western
attire for the March meeting to truly experience the Nominating
Committee’s program, Lasso Leaders for EWI. The menu, the
centerpieces, the door prizes and even the surprise favors for
all attendees reflect our western theme.
President
Linda Petticrew
Shell Energy Resources
Company
The focus of the program is to generate interest in leadership
positions in EWI, which also provides opportunities for selfimprovement. This program will offer a perfect setting to
explore what it means to serve on the EWI Chapter Board as
an officer, director, or a committee chair. For our newer
members, this program is also an opportunity for you to gain a
better understanding of each committee and hear from our
officers and directors about the committees.
Secretary
Jessica Witek
The Houstonian Hotel,
Club and Spa
Qualities of an effective leader include but are not limited to:
 Successfully influencing outcomes and inspiring others to
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succeed.
Acting as a consummate teacher taking advantage of
every opportunity to educate and effectively communicate.
Serving as a role model of the team by setting an example
for other members to follow.
Motivating the team by pushing them to strive for greater
achievements.
Creating an action plan with measurable milestones that
will allow you to focus your energies to your successes.
Acknowledging others’ contributions and offering a sincere
“thank you” to everyone who contributed toward the
success of the project.
Vice President/
President Elect
Donna Gurney
JLT Specialty USA
Treasurer
Stephanie Cleary
Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
Communications
Carole Pitts
John Daugherty, Realtors
Director-at-Large, B/C/DP
Marji Zamora
Minuteman Press Post Oak
Fundraising
Lindsey Duhon
Hilcorp Energy Company
Membership
Shari Schiffman
Program
Tasha Pirzad
Sewell Automotive
Companies
Sergeant-at-Arms
Theresa Smith
Quanex Building Products
Corporation
President’s Message: p. 1-2 • Upcoming Events: EWI of Houston Chapter March Meeting Notice and Meeting Door Prizes:
p. 3-4 • Mission/Vision Statement/Values/Strategic Goals; Did You Know; Calendar of Events: p. 5 •
Professional
Development, 21 Ways To Say “Well Done”: p. 6 • Firm Spotlight: ConocoPhillips: p. 7 • Reminders: Amazon Smile &
1 | Page Survey: p. 8-9 • EWI of Houston Board Recaps: p. 10-12 • EWI of Houston February Chapter Meeting
2016/2017 Interest
Recap: p. 13-17 • Birthdays and Anniversaries: p. 18 • Officers & Directors: Advisors: p. 19 • Committee Chairs: p. 20 •
March 2016
EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter
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President’s Message (cont’d.)
 Accepting challenges and responsibilities and transforming them
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into opportunities.
Acknowledging and taking responsibility for mistakes and learning
from each experience to determine what needs to be done to avoid
making future mistakes.
Spending time evaluating and taking responsibilities for
performance.
Assessing how well you are meeting the needs of others. Being a
servant leader is a critical component to being an effective leader.
Allowing others to take initiative so they can become effective
decision makers.
Having the courage to be a risk taker – ability to face your fears and
move beyond them.
Celebrating successes every day!!
(Excerpts taken from LeadStar – “Leadership Moments”)
I know most of you already have many of these qualities so why not step
out of your box? Be bold, and embrace this opportunity on March 10 th to
learn more about becoming a future leader of EWI of Houston. I think
you will be glad you did.
Looking forward to seeing each of you on Thursday!!
Linda
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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.
Our Vision
To be a global women’s organization of 5,000
engaged members empowering others for positive
change.
Houston Chapter Vision Statement
Values
Integrity I Excellence I Respect I Collaboration
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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Our Strategic Goals
To strengthen, expand, and broaden
membership.
To provide member firms with meaningful
benefits.
To actively promote education for all
representatives.
To achieve a high level of community visibility
through service.
Corporate Office
3860 South 2300 East, Ste. 211
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Phone: 801.355.2800
Fax: 801.355.2852
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ewiconnect.com
Calendar of Events
Thursday, March 10, 2016 - Chapter Meeting at the Westin
Houston Memorial City, Lassoing Leaders for EWI!
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - Board Meeting at Shell
Resources Energy Company
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - Executives’ Night at the Corinthian!
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - Board Meeting at Shell
Resources Energy Company
Thurs., 9/22/16 thru Sun., 9/25/16 - LCAM (Leadership
Conference & Annual Meeting) in Spokane, Washington
DID YOU KNOW…
Your Executive is
welcome anytime!
Please do invite your
Executive
to
any
Chapter Meeting that
he or she is available to attend. We warmly
welcome any Executive in attendance!
Two Chapter Meetings that your Executive
will definitely not want to miss are
Executives Night in April and Scholarship
Night in July. All of our meetings are
special but those two meetings are
extraordinary.
When you RSVP for both you and your
Executive, please let Theresa Smith
representing Quanex Building Products
Corporation, our 2015-2016 Sergeant at
Arms, know that it is your Executive who is
attending with you.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
21 Ways To Say “Well Done”
Sometimes, offering praise is harder than it should be. In a busy office, it is easy to forget
to compliment and voice your appreciation.
But praise can really make a team member’s day. Here are some reminders of how easy
it really is to say, “Thanks; well done!”
 I am proud that you are on my team.
 Congratulations on a terrific job.
 You are so helpful. Thank you.
 You keep improving. Well done.
 Thanks so much for your consistent effort.
 I really admire your perseverance.
 Your mood always lifts the team’s spirit.
 You are a champion.
 Wow, what an incredible accomplishment.
 Great effort. You make us all look good.
 I have great confidence in you.
 You have grasped the concept really well.
 Your customer service skills are sensational.
 Your sales results are outstanding.
 You are a valuable part of this team.
 Your efforts are really making a difference.
 You are a bonus.
 You continue to delight our customers.
 You make the team’s vision come alive.
 Your accomplishments inspire the team.
 Customers are noticing the efforts you are putting in.
Adapted from The Fun Factor, Carolyn Greenwich, McGraw-Hill,
11 W. 19th Street, New York City, New York, 10011
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Firm Spotlight
Submitted by Shayne Abramowitz, representing ConocoPhillips
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Reminders
SHOP ONLINE?
Our 2015-2016 Fundraising Committee
has made it possible to contribute to EWI
of Houston while shopping on Amazon, all
free to you!
Simply click here to go to Amazon at
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/74-2456833.
Shop as usual and Amazon will
automatically donate 0.5% of eligible
purchases to the operating account of
EWI of Houston.
Submitted by the 2015-2016 Fundraising Committee
This is your opportunity to let our EWI of Houston leaders know what committees you are
interested in. All you have to do is complete the 2016/2017 Interest Survey on the next page.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any Nominating Committee Member:
Katherine Brown
Donna Gurney
Cindy Joutraw
Carolyn Noack
Erlinda Quintanilla
PLUS YOU CAN WIN A $50 GIFT CARD IN 2 WAYS:
Complete your survey and turn it in at the March 10, 2016 chapter meeting. A drawing will be held,
and the winner will be announced at the meeting.
Return your completed survey via email to [email protected] or fax to 713-966-5879 by the
deadline date of Wednesday, April 27, 2016. A drawing will be conducted immediately following
the deadline date.
Submitted by the 2015-2016 Nominating Committee
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS
Communications Report
Submitted by Carole Pitts, 2015-2016 Communications Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
The February Connect was distributed on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Special thanks to the
following contributors:
Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company
Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA
Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company
Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty, Realtors
Patti Strawther, James J. Postl Interests
Cheri Ferguson, Schlumberger Limited
Shayne Abramowitz, ConocoPhillips
Nancy Hubert, Pearce Industries, Inc.
Tia Norman, Professional Sports Partners
Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
Kori Peters, Hilcorp Energy Company
Jessica Witek, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
The deadline for submission of articles for the April EWI of Houston Connect is Friday, March
25, 2016. Please forward news articles to Carole Pitts at [email protected].
Membership Report
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Membership Status as of February 16, 2016
77
Member Firms
1 Life Member
98
Representatives (6 pending)
5 Honorary Members
21
Sustaining Members
0 Transitional Members
Total Number of Representatives – 125
Firms with 3 Representatives: 5
Firms with 2 Representatives: 17
Firms with 1 Representative:
54
Member Firms with a single rep, and rep is pending: 1
New Representatives:
Linda Castillo – Schlumberger Limited
New Sustaining Member:
Bari Ross
Rep Resignations:
Bari Ross – Schlumberger Limited
Donna Jones – Martha Turner Sotheby’s
Reps Pending:
Austin Industrial
CHI St. Luke’s Health Organization
Houston Symphony Society
Lasco Enterprises
Martha Turner Sotheby’s International
Realty
Quanex Building Products Corporation
Sustaining Member Resignations:
Mazine Cunningham
Dale Hunt
Jerry Randolph
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS CONT’D.
Fundraising Report
Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, 2015-2016 Fundraising Director, representing Hilcorp Energy
Company
The Fundraising Committee had a successful door prize drawing on February 11 at the
Houston Club. Many thanks to our ticket sellers: Michele Votano representing Atlantic
Relocation Systems, Sara Waguespack representing John Daugherty, Realtors, Evan
Camp representing TUTS, Rene Azinger representing HEB, and Candice Sanchez
representing Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. They worked very hard selling the tickets
and did a wonderful job in raising $515 in ticket sales. Thanks to Michele Votano and Sara
Waguespack for announcing our winners!
The 2015-2016 Fundraising Committee would like to thank the following representatives for
supporting our chapter by graciously donating the following wonderful door prizes:
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2 tickets and 1 parking pass to see the Houston Rockets play the Utah Jazz on
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 7 pm in the Toyota Center, courtesy of Sandy Gracia
representing HoustonFirst
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2 tickets and 1 parking pass to see the Houston Rockets play the Utah Jazz on
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 7 pm in the Toyota Center, courtesy of Sandy Gracia
representing HoustonFirst
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Stella & Dot matching necklace and bangle set – Silver “Gilded Arrow” design, courtesy
of Carolyn Noack representing LINBECK
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Brighton Crystal Heart Necklace, courtesy of Barbara Stokes representing AmegyBank
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Shell Gas Card, courtesy of Linda Petticrew representing Shell Energy Resources
Company
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Chili’s gift card and gift basket with picture holder, reed diffuser, purse Kleenex holder,
and candle, courtesy of Jerry Lyons representing Adell, Harriman & Carpenter, Inc.
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Gift Card to TJ Maxx / Marshalls / HomeGoods, courtesy of Mary Sue Patronella
representing LyondellBasell
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Red (6) & White (4) Bottles of Wine, courtesy of Member Firm H-E-B and the
Membership Committee
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS CONT’D.
Fundraising Report (cont’d.)
Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, 2015-2016 Fundraising Director, representing Hilcorp Energy
Company
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FEBRUARY MEETING RECAP
Submitted by Carole Pitts, 2015-2016 Communications Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
For me, this venue was so exciting! The Houston Club is such a storied part of Houston’s past and
an exciting part of our city’s present and future, plus overlooking the city from the 49th floor was a
thrilling opportunity. And the reality did not disappoint. The views as the sun set over the city were
truly spectacular. The service The Houston Club provided was top-notch and the food was
delicious.
After a spirited cocktail reception, Chapter President, Linda
Petticrew representing Shell Energy Resources Company,
welcomed everyone, particularly executives and guests who
were in attendance.
As promised, Linda gave us some interesting historical facts that
took place on February 11, the date of the meeting, such as; in
1794, the first session of the U. S. Senate opened to the public;
in 1939 a Lockheed P-38 Lightning flew from California to New
York in 7 hours and 2 minutes; in 1973 the first American
prisoners of war were released from Vietnam; in 1990 Buster
Douglas (a 40 to 1 underdog) knocked out Mike Tyson in ten rounds in Toyko to win boxing’s world
heavyweight title causing one of the largest upsets in sports history; in 1997 the Space Shuttle
Discovery was launched on a mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. Some famous
individuals who were born on this date were Thomas Edison, writer Sidney Sheldon, actress Eva
Gabor, politician and Texan Governor Lloyd Bentsen, actors Leslie Nielsen and Burt Reynolds,
Governor Jeb Bush, singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow, and actress Jennifer Aniston.
Linda then asked Katherine Brown, representing Martha
Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, to come to the podium
to give the invocation. After her stirring prayer, dinner was
served which all of us enjoyed along with great conversation
with our tablemates. After dinner, Linda invited Stephanie Hill,
representing Recipe For Success and her guest, Shannon
Smith, who handles public relations and marketing for Recipe
For Success, to announce an exciting EWI chapter-to-chapter
challenge!
Stephanie announced that EWI of Houston was challenging
EWI of San Antonio to a VegOut! competition during the
month of March; a free challenge for each registrant to eat 30
different vegetables in 30 days. Last heard, San Antonio was
ahead but that was only on day 4 and everyone at the
meeting felt extremely confident about our chapter’s chances!
GO HOUSTON!
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FEBRUARY MEETING RECAP (cont’d.)
Linda then called Donna Gurney, representing JLT Specialty USA, to the podium to emcee the
Speed Dating portion of our evening. I missed the Speed Dating meeting last year and was eager
to see it in action! Donna explained that she would ask a question, then the two people sitting
across the table from each other would answer the question. And the first question was a doozy. It
was, “What is the craziest thing you have ever done?” As one might expect, that question led to
much head scratching, much conversation, and much laughter! After the first question, everyone on
one side of the table shifted to the next chair so that they were across from a new person and then
Donna would read the next question, then a shift again and another question. We are certainly a
gregarious bunch of people, and the chatter in the room was so loud we could barely hear the bell
which announced the next shift. It was a tailor-made opportunity to get to know each other just a
little bit better and make stronger connections with each other.
After the Speed Dating portion of the meeting, Lindsey Duhon representing Hilcorp Energy
Company, our 2015-2016 Fundraising Director, with the help of Michele Votano representing
Atlantic Relocation Systems and Sara Waguespack representing John Daugherty, Realtors, drew
winners of the fabulous door prizes.
Linda returned to the podium with announcements that our next chapter meeting will be held at the
Westin Houston Memorial City and the next board meeting will be held at the offices of Shell Energy
Resources Company. She adjourned the meeting with wishes for safe travels to us all. Another
most memorable evening and a fantastic EWI of Houston chapter meeting!
Carole
Speed Dating in Action!
Lindsey Duhon, our Fabulous Fundraising Director,
representing Hilcorp Energy Company, and two of her
committee members; Michele Votano, representing
Atlantic Relocation Systems, and Sara Waguespack,
representing John Daugherty, Realtors
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Rene Azinger, HEB;
Guest: Shannon Smith and
Stephanie Hill, both with Recipe For Success
Debra Dias, PwC;
Donna Jones, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty;
Liz Norwood, PwC
Josette George, ConocoPhillips;
Sara Waguespack, John Daugherty, Realtors
Guest: Andrea Richards;
Suzanne Trevino, Sheraton Suites Houston Near the Galleria;
Guest: Kennie Kerr
Rebecca Bartholomew, Lockton Companies, LLC;
Evan Camp, Theatre Under The Stars;
Marifer Zambrano, L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty, Realtors;
Executive: Becky Dunn, MetroMarketing Services, Inc.;
Patti Strawther, James J. Postl Interests
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Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty;
Danny Silva, Metro Star
Carolyn Noack, LINBECK;
Delynn Walker, Texas Southern University
Elisa Garcia, Houston First Corporation;
Lisa Diaz, Morton’s The Steakhouse - Houston Galleria;
Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA
Rebekah Robles, Jackson and Company
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Rebecca Bartholomew, Lockton Companies, LLC;
Katherine Brown, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty;
Barbara Stokes, Amegy Bank;
Jessica Witek, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa;
Linda Petticrew, Shell Resources Energy Company
Marji Zamora, Minuteman Press Post Oak;
Jessica Witek, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
Patricia Martin, Memorial Hermann;
Linda Petticrew, Shell Resources Energy Company
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Happy Birthday!
Shari Schiffman
March 2
Edwin Mauricio
March 4
Shayne Abramowitz
March 5
Courtney Castellanos
March 5
Alyssa Aboloff
March 15
Barbara Stokes
March 24
Debbie Lightfoot
March 24
Natalie Young
March 24
Astrid Calderon
March 25
Rachel Carranza
March 26
Member Firm Anniversaries
MAXXAM, Inc.
25 years! Schlumberger Limited
9 years!
Pearce Industries, Inc.
25 years! Medistar Corporation
9 years!
LyondellBasell
20 years! Metromarketing Services, Inc.
7 years!
MMCarroll & Associates
15 years! Professional Sports Partners
2 years!
D. Jones Photography
13 years! Sheraton Suites Houston Near the Galleria 2 years!
John Daugherty, Realtors 11 years! CHI St. Luke’s Health System
1 year!
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Officers and Directors
PRESIDENT
TREASURER
Shell Energy Resources Company
[email protected]
832-337-3121
[email protected]
713-558-3271
Linda Petticrew
VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
Stephanie Cleary
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Carole Pitts
[email protected]
713-626-3930
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
Theresa Smith
Lindsey Duhon
Quanex Building Products
Corporation
[email protected]
713-877-5348
[email protected]
713-289-2626
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Sewell Automotive Companies
[email protected]
281-496-8797
[email protected]
713-626-3930
Minuteman Press Post Oak
[email protected]
713-623-0703
Donna Gurney
JLT Speciality USA
[email protected]
713-325-7594
Tasha Pirzad
Shari Schiffman
Marji Zamora
SECRETARY
Jessica Witek
The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
[email protected]
713-685-6714
Advisors
Kay Bart
Skerl & Associates
[email protected]
713-858-6200
Past President 2003
Kori Peters
[email protected]
713-209-2496
Past President 2014
Katherine Brown
[email protected]
713-502-3090
Past President 2000
Carolyn Noack
LINBECK
[email protected]
713-966-5811
Past President 2015
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Committee Chairs
ASIST
MENTOR RETENTION
STRATEGIC PLANNING
[email protected]
713-209-2496
Lily Portales
Erlinda Quintanilla
Austin Industrial, Inc.
[email protected]
713-641-3400
H-E-B
[email protected]
713-329-3924
BYLAWS
NOMINATING
WEB
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
[email protected]
713-207-5706
LINBECK
[email protected]
713-966-5811
Schlumberger Limited
[email protected]
713-375-3423
COURTESY
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Amegy Bank N.A.
[email protected]
713-232-2114
Skerl & Associates
[email protected]
713-858-6200
EWISP
PHILANTHROPY
Houston First Corporation
[email protected]
713-437-5207
Jackson and Company
[email protected]
713-520-6143
Cindy Joutraw
Barbara Stokes
Elisa Garcia
HISTORIAN
Shayne Abramowitz
ConocoPhillips
[email protected]
281-293-1259
HOSPITALITY
Pending
Carolyn Noack
Kori Peters
Cheri Ferguson
Kay Bart
Rebekah Robles
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Pending
PUBLIC RELATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA
Tia Norman
Professional Sports Partners
[email protected]
713-481-1401
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