President `s Message EWI of Houston – Outstanding Team Work!

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HOUSTON EDITION
May 2013
CHARTERED 1957
President ’s Message
EWI of Houston – Outstanding Team Work!
The greatest accomplishments in life are not achieved by individuals alone,
but by proactive people pulling together for a common good. Our mission in
life is to offer our gifts to benefit one another, to create mutual gain in the
world. This is called TEAMWORK.” ~ John J. Murphy
Margaret Parker
In the months, weeks and even days leading up to last month’s Executives’
Night, we had a group come together to plan and execute our annual event
for the purpose of recognizing our executives who support us and raise
funds to benefit our scholarship, literacy and professional development
programs. We also celebrated the 75th Anniversary of EWI with a toast and
special cake for dessert and who could ask for a better place to have a
celebration than at the beautiful Houstonian Hotel.
EWI of Houston has been very successful in raising funds for our EWISP
and ASIST scholarships over the past ten years and we have awarded over
$268,000. In honor of the 75th Anniversary of Executive Women
International, we have pledged $75,000 in scholarship awards this year. We
could not continue to flourish nor be in a position to reach out into our
surrounding communities to award these scholarships without the
generosity of our executives and many of you. My deepest appreciation is
extended to all.
This year we decided to change up our fundraising event and add Dollars for
Scholars in addition to our yearly Live and Silent auctions. I am very pleased
to announce our fundraising event was very successful with MANY thanks
to our Fundraising Director, Pam Warfield, representing Houston Zoo, Inc.,
and the Fundraising Committee. This year we raised $31,500 from Dollars
for Scholars and $18,500 from the live and silent auctions for a total
$50,000. These funds will allow our Chapter the means to continue reaching
into our communities to make a difference. Everyone should be commended
for their time and hard work put forth for such a successful event as it takes
a team to work as one to achieve great things.
Our May meeting will be a professional development event, “Define Your
Balance” with Henry “Hank” Richardson. It should be a great evening and
one you will not want to miss. I look forward to seeing you on May 9 at the
Omni Hotels.
2012-2013
Officers & Directors
President
Margaret Parker
Ernst & Young LLP
Vice President/
President Elect
Kori Peters
Hilcorp Energy Company
Secretary
Patti McLean
Landry’s, Inc.
Treasurer
Linda Petticrew
Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Communications
Sarah Unerfusser
PwC
Director At Large, B/C/DP
Sanela Tomic
Lockwood, Andrews &
Newnam, Inc.
Fundraising
Pam Warfield
Houston Zoo, Inc.
Membership
Patti Strawther
James J. Postl Interests
Program
Niki Sikinger
Jordan Capital Management
Sergeant-at-Arms
Liz Palacios
TransCanada
President’s Message: p. 1 • Meeting Notice: p. 2 • Mission/Vision Statement; Did You Know; Calendar of
Events: p. 3 • Corporate News: p. 4-5 • April Meeting Recap: p. 6 • Meeting Photos: p. 7-17 • Firm Spotlight:
p. 18 • Board Recaps: p. 19-20 • Dress for Success, Birthday’s, and Anniversaries: p. 21 • Happy 75th
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Anniversary
EWI p. 22 • Spring Conference Recap p. 23 • Professional Development 24-25 • Officers &
Directors; Advisors: p. 26 • Committee Chairs: p. 27
May 2013
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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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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
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
7414 S. State Street
Midvale, UT 84047
Phone: 801.355.2800
Fax: 801.355.2852
Contact Information
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ewiconnect.com
Houston Chapter Vision Statement
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.
DID YOU KNOW…
Each member firm is asked to donate a raffle prize each year.
The Fundraising Committee will contact each firm/
representative on a rotating basis to request a
door prize. Please contact Fundraising Director
Pam Warfield, representing Houston Zoo, Inc., at
[email protected] or (713) 533-6801 for
additional information.
Calendar of Events
May 9
Monthly Meeting - Omni Hotel
May 16
Full Board of Directors (including Committee Chairs) - Ernst & Young LLP
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CORPORATE NEWS
September 18 – 21, 2013
Get excited for the 66th Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting (LCAM) in sunny
San Diego, California. This year marks a milestone for the organization...75 years! We
have planned a special LCAM Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future that you
won't want to miss. We will celebrate our rich history and offer exciting programming
and first class presenters, including Amanda Gore, one of America's most admired
experiential speakers, and former host of PBS' Reading Rainbow, LaVar Burton.
This year's conference programming is sure to inspire you. Stay tuned for more details
and the schedule at a glance.
Other slated presenters include:
John Wood, former Microsoft executive and founder of Room to Read
Madeleine Blanchard, Leadership Coach
Inocente, Artist and documentary subject
Alaina Podmorow, Founder of Little Women for Little Women of Afghanistan
Bobbie Staten, Motivational humorist
Conference Hotel: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Located on San Diego Bay, enjoy the beautiful San Diego city skyline, bay and marina
views at Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Located just minutes from the historic
Gaslamp District, Seaport Village, the San Diego Convention Center, the San Diego
Zoo and many other great attractions.
For More Information Go To:
http://www.ewiconnect.com/ewiconnect/Connections/Conferences.aspx?hkey=ca6a54ce-b63a-4d67-84f099f44a0fca53
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CORPORATE NEWS CONTINUED
CORPORATE BOARD SERVICE
It is the time of year when we call on our Chapter Leadership to consider stepping into Executive
Women International Corporate Board Service. The structure, duties and responsibilities of the
Corporate Board always supports the Mission, Vision and Values of EWI as well as the strategic
objectives of the leadership team.
The importance of identifying our leaders cannot be underestimated. Our Corporate Board of
Directors' collective capabilities, vision, and passion will impact the strategic direction of our
organization and its future.
The Corporate Nominating Committee, comprised of the Corporate Adviser, the Corporate
Vice-President and a Representative from each division of the membership whom the delegate body
elected during the Annual Meeting, will utilize the application, the reference evaluations which are
constructed from Peter Drucker's Graduate Management Center, and information from a leadership
assessment tool if needed. The reference evaluation tool utilizes the "TWELVE COMMON
CHARACTERISTICS OF LEADERS AND CRITERIA FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP." The
assessment tool will focus on the applicant's leadership skills.
The process is confidential, professional and the Committee is tasked with the following:
The Corporate Nominating Committee is to select, to the best of its ability, the most qualified
nominees to complete the slate presented to the delegate for consideration....The Nominating
Committee is, however, restricted in its selection of nominees in accordance with Corporate
Bylaws Article VI, Section 1. "There will be no less than seven (7) and no more than ten (10)
Directors, each of whom will be a Representative of a Member Firm; and a Past Chapter President...[and] a minimum of three (3) Directors will have served on the Corporate Board the previous term, one of whom may be the Vice President/President-Elect."
The timeline for the 2013-2014 Corporate Board application process will be as follows:
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May 15
June 14-15
June 15-16
June 18
July 22
Form 3 due (Application for Corporate Board Service)
Nominating Committee will meet to choose the Board slate
All applicants will be notified of the committee's results
2013-2014 slate will be announced to membership
2013-2014 slate will be included in materials for Annual Meeting
For Corporate Board Service Expectations and additional important information regarding the
application process and the time commitment required please reference the memorandum below:
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If you have questions, please feel free to contact Lisa Stokes by phone at 717-991-7337 or by email at
[email protected].
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APRIL MEETING RECAP
Submitted by Louise Hansen, 2012-2013 Historian, representing McKinsey & Company, Inc.
On April 11, 2013 EWI of Houston met at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa for Executives’
Night to honor our executives and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Executive Women
International.
The evening also included several fundraising opportunities (Dollars for Scholars,
Mystery Prize, Silent and Live Auctions) to benefit our Business/Career/Development
Programs. The proceeds of which benefit our scholarships, literacy initiatives for elementary
school students and professional development programs.
Everyone enjoyed the lyrical musings of pianist, Theresa
Behenna, as they placed bids on the silent auction items,
ventured guesses on the Mystery Prize and mingled during a
cocktail reception underwritten by ConocoPhillips and
Schlumberger Limited.
President Margaret Parker, representing Ernst & Young LLP
opened the meeting by extending a warm welcome to all
representatives, executives and guests. She then proceeded to
give a brief history of EWI, brought attention to our very
successful fundraising efforts, thanked everyone for their
generosity and contributions, raised a glass of wine in toast to
our executives and our years as professional organization. Margaret next invited Ellen Ramsey,
executive, Let It Fly Events, L.P. to the podium to share her thoughts on EWI from an
Executive’s perspective.
Before we enjoyed our dinner including a flight of red wines sponsored by the Houstonian Hotel,
Ellen Jannik, representing Landry’s, Inc. – Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse, led us in the invocation
and Marifer Zambrano, representing The Houstonian Hotel, introduced Jim Mills, General
Manager of the hotel.
While everyone partook in a delicious three course dinner, Vice President/President Elect Kori
Peters, representing Hilcorp Energy Company, shared information about an upcoming
professional development opportunity, the Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting which
will be held in San Diego September 18 - 21, 2013.
The evening culminated with Fundraising Director Pam Warfield, representing Houston Zoo, Inc.,
kicking off the Live Auction and Dollars for Scholars by showing a brief video of last year's
scholarship recipients sharing how the scholarships impacted their lives and introducing
“auctioneer extraordinaire” Sonny D. McDaniel. Sonny successfully encouraged us to raise our
paddles high so EWI of Houston could continue making dreams come true.
Margaret Parker brought the meeting to close by
congratulating all the winners, making a few housekeeping
remarks, and wishing everyone a safe drive home.
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Tommy Edwards, Executive, and Mary Speltz, CIMA ENERGY, LTD.
Don Jordan, Executive, Jordan Capital Management
Charles Oglesby, Executive, CIMA ENERGY, LTD.
Mark Lupton, Guest
LaTonya Barnum, TransCanada
Marcus Barnum, Guest
Debbie Tullos, Guest
Martha Garcia, Houston Symphony Society
Valerie Williams, Executive and
Margaret Parker, Ernst & Young LLP
Marifer Zambrano, Redstone Companies The Houstonian Hotel
Bobbie Pritchett, Hilton Houston Post Oak
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Natalie Young, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Courtney Davis and Sanela Tomic,
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
Niki Sikinger, Jordan Capital Management
Karen Clingan, Transitional Member
Michele Votano, Atlantic Relocation Systems
Linda Petticrew, Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Marji Zamora, Minuteman Press Post Oak
Betty Bruffy, Duncan Interests
Rosa Mendez, Guest
Annette Washburn, Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc.
Ellen Jannik, Landry’s, Inc.
Katelynn Bass, Guest
Debbie Casey, Hilcorp Energy Company
Patti Strawther, James J. Postl Interests
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Pam Warfield, Houston Zoo, Inc.
Goroh and Jody Numata, Executives,
Minuteman Press Post Oak
Ellen Ramsey, Executive,
Let It Fly Events, L.P.
Red Ramsey, Guest
Janette Jordan, Guest
Lisa Olson, Morton’s The Steakhouse Houston Galleria
Louis Bart, Guest
Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
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Mary Margaret Carroll, Executive,
MMCarroll & Associates
Debbie Tullos, Guest
Dorothy Fleming, TransCanada
Dynees Richardson, Guest
Phylincia Carson, Guest
Sarah Unerfusser and
Kasey Dunn, Executive, PwC
Malcolm Chatham, Guest
Carolyn Toriggino, Sustaining Member
Mary Speltz, CIMA ENERGY, LTD.
Adelaide DeBow, Sustaining Member
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Sheryl Taylor, Mischer Investments, L.P.
Kori Peters, Hilcorp Energy Company
Stephanie Hill, Recipe For Success
Stephanie Cleary and Donna Jones
Martha Turner Properties
Donna Gurney, Pon
Elizabeth Norwood, PwC
Steve Pearce, Executive, and
Nancy Hubert, TIW Corporation
Louise Hansen, McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Pat Madden, Guest
Natalie Young, Greater Houston
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Cameron Eubank, Haven
Elisa Garcia, Greater Houston
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Barbara Grifno, Transitional Member
Rebekah Robles, Let It Fly Events, L.P.
Micah Maher, Guest
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John Kajander, Executive; Reid Mrsny, Executive;
Karen Stanford, Texas Medical Center
Janelle Fowler, Guest
Delilah Hymas, Guest
Rene Azinger, H-E-B
Jim Mills, Guest
Lily Portales, Austin Industrial, Inc.
Vanessa Rodriguez, Guest
Lauren Ballard, Guest
Bev Kimble-Reinert, Executive, Wells Fargo Bank
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Rosa Mendez, Guest
Gary Pearce, Executive,
Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc.
Mary Jane Fortin, Executive and
Nellie Kerbow, AIG Life and Retirement
Meghan Skalak and
Guillerme Costa, Executive,
Four Seasons Hotel
Terri Lemons; Stephanie Cleary;
Glenn Bauguss, Executive; Donna Jones,
Martha Turner, Executive, Martha Turner Properties
Ellen Ramsey, Executive, Let It Fly Events, L.P.
Becky Lundmark, Mosbacher Energy Company
Marilyn Burgess, Executive, Burgess Marine Products, Inc.
Mazine Cunningham, Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc.
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Gary Charette, Executive, and
Dorothy Fleming, TransCanada
Honorable Stan Stanart, Executive, and
Laura Sheppard, Harris County, Office of the County Clerk
Clare Jackson, Executive, Sullivan Group
Deborah Cannon, Executive, Houston Zoo, Inc.
Debra Baizer, Sullivan Group
Patricia Martin, Memorial Hermann
Sheryl Taylor, Mischer Investments, L.P.
Rene Azinger, H-E-B
Terri Lemons, Martha Turner Properties
Cindy Joutraw, CenterPoint Energy
Martha Garcia, Eschelon Energy
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Liz Palacios, TransCanada
Kitty Denton, Amegy Bank of Texas
Sandy Gracia, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Carolyn Noack, LINBECK
Linda Petticrew, Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Sara Waguespack, John Daugherty Realtors
Ann Tanabe, Guest
Diana LeBlanc, BioHouston, Inc.
Shervonda Smith, ChaseSource LP
Delynn Walker, Texas Southern University
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Dory Ward; Kasey Dunn, Executive; Sarah Unerfusser, PwC
Charles Munson, Guest
Paul Loyd, Guest
Mildred Loyd, Mustang Tractor & Equipment. Co.
Sandy Bertram, St. Regis Hotel, Houston
Terri Wedge, Guest
Jennifer Pomerantz, St. Regis Hotel, Houston
Michael Decanio, Guest
Tiffanie Gupton, Luby’s Fuddruckers Restaurants LLC
Karen Clingan, Transitional Member
Mary Stehling and Emelie Black,
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Heather Kolter, Guest
Meghan Skalak,
Four Seasons Hotel Houston
Don Jordan, Executive, Jordan Capital Management
Betty Bruffy, Duncan Interests
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Zee Skerl, Guest
Damir Skerl, Executive, and Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
Louis Bart, Guest
Courtney Davis, Dennis Peterson, Executive, and Sanela Tomic
Erlinda Quintanilla, H-E-B
Sandy Gracia, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Cynthia Bates, Houston Chronicle
Barbara Callender, Sustaining Member
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FIRM SPOTLIGHT
Submitted by Pam Warfield, 2012-2013 Fundraising Director, representing Houston Zoo, Inc.
Have You Seen Your Zoo Lately?
Operated by the not-for-profit Houston Zoo, Inc., the Houston Zoo is dedicated to the
conservation of endangered species, the provision of engaging educational
opportunities and the creation of stimulating exhibits that broaden the experiences of
our guests and encourage their curiosity. The Houston Zoo is one of the most visited
zoos in the nation, welcoming more than two million visitors each year. More than
48,000 families are members of the Houston Zoo.
Here’s What’s Happening at the Houston Zoo
The elephants and bears and even the flamingos have their
swimming and wading pools. The birds have their water misters.
And now Houston Zoo guests have a brand new way to beat the
summer heat – the all-new Kathrine McGovern Water Play Park.
Located in a landscaped setting just inside the Houston Zoo’s
Texas Medical Center admission gate near the Wildlife Carousel
and Twiga Terrace in The African Forest, the 13,500 square foot
McGovern Water Play Park is custom designed for safe and cool
summer fun featuring 37 different water play features. The
McGovern Water Play Park is also notable for its ‘green’ design.
The Park’s water features are only activated when a guest steps
on one of two touch sensors. When left untouched, the Park
remains in ‘sleep’ mode until a guest activates the sensor, conserving both water and electricity.
The Houston Zoo’s Chilean flamingo habitat has undergone a
remarkable renovation in the past few months. The redesigned
exhibit not only creates a more spacious and enriched habitat
for the Zoo’s flock but also allows for better guest viewing
opportunities. The Houston Zoo currently is home to 42 Chilean
flamingos. Central to the remodeled exhibit is a new 20,000gallon filtered pool. Twice as large as the previous pool, the new
oasis provides a range of water depth allowing both wading and
swimming opportunities for the flamingo flock. An island in the
center of the pool serves as the flock’s primary nesting ground.
The new habitat also features a separate feeding pool where
Zoo guests may observe twice daily flamingo feedings and learn more about the flock during Meet the
Keeper Talks and presentations.
Just a few steps from the newly remodeled flamingo habitat,
guests will see a redesigned and remodeled habitat and new
barn for the Houston Zoo’s hoofed animals, including giant
eland, Nyala, and warthogs. The $1.3 million addition is the
result of 24 months of careful planning and building to create
the best possible environment for our animals and the
keepers that care for them.
The exhibit design also
enhances the guest experience with improved viewing and
created a new habitat for the Zoo’s red-crowned cranes next
door that includes a new pool. In everything we do, we strive
to create the most natural and comfortable environment for our animals so that Houston Zoo guests can
get the most out of their visits and be inspired to protect wildlife.
Visit www.houstonzoo.org for additional information on these and other happenings at the Zoo!
Houston Zoo, Inc.
1513 Cambridge Street
Houston, TX 77030
713-533-6500
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS
Communications Report
Submitted by Sarah Unerfusser, 2012 - 2013 Communications Director, representing PwC
The May EWIConnect was distributed on May 9, 2013. Special thanks to the following contributors:
Kori Peters, Hilcorp Energy Company
Pam Warfield, Houston Zoo, Inc.
Stephanie Adams, Houston Zoo, Inc.
Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty Realtors
Louise Hansen, McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Sarah Unerfusser, PwC
Dory Ward, PwC
Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
Liz Palacios, TransCanada
Cindy Viaud, University of St. Thomas
Special thanks to the Communications Committee members for their efforts.
The deadline for submitting articles for the June issue of EWIConnect is Friday, May 17, 2013.
Please forward news articles to Sarah Unerfusser at [email protected].
Membership Report
Submitted by Patti Strawther, 2012 - 2013 Membership Director, representing James J. Postl Interests
86
109
26
Member Firms
Representatives
Sustaining Members
2
Life Members
2
Honorary Members
2
Transitional Members
141
Total Membership
Firm Resignations:
GSO Capital Partners LP
Representative Resignations:
Diane Allred, GSO Capital Partners LP
Replacement Reps:
Replacement Reps Pending:
Deloitte
The Hobby Center
The Menil Collection
Transitional Member:
Barbara Grifno
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS CONTINUED
Fundraising Report
Submitted by Pam Warfield, 2012 - 2013 Fundraising Director, representing Houston Zoo, Inc.
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS HOUSTON
Submitted by Terri Lemons, 2012-2013 Philanthropy Co-Chair, representing Martha Turner Properties
TIME TO CLEAN OUT YOUR
CLOSETS!!
The Philanthropy Committee will hold a clothing drive
for Dress for Success at our June Meeting on June 13,
2013. The Houston Chapter has donated to Dress for
Success for many years. In return, they have assisted our scholarship recipients with appropriate clothing to wear
on interviews. Please bring your gently used suits, slacks, skirts, blouses, jackets, shoes and accessories to the
June meeting and we will deliver them for everyone. Thank you for helping us give back!
Nancy Hubert
May 3
Elizabeth Norwood
May 3
Kay Bart
May 18
Michelle Rayburn
May 20
Brooke Hood
May 25
Member Firm Anniversaries
Skerl & Associates
12 Years
Sullivan Group
10 Years
St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
9 Years
CIMA ENERGY, LTD.
8 Years
Theatre Under The Stars
8 Years
Houston Zoo, Inc.
7 Years
Memorial Hermann
7 Years
6 Years
American Cancer Society
4 Years
Hilton Houston Post Oak
4 Years
Let It Fly Events, L.P.
4 Years
The Hobby Center for Performing Arts
3 Years
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
1 Year
Lasco Enterprises
1 Year
The Menil Collection
1 Year
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HAPPY 75th ANNIVERSARY EWI
A Tribute To Our Founder, Lucille Johnson Perkins
Submitted by Dory Ward, representing PwC
EWI’s founder, Henriette Lucille Johnson Perkins, was born on October 25, 1907 in Los Angeles,
California. Lucille graduated from high school and as a young woman, became an Executive
Secretary for the National Lead Company. Lucille demonstrated exemplary skills. She was invited to
travel to New York for an international typing speed competition, where she typed 138 words per
minute for 22 minutes on a manual typewriter! She was also a visionary and leader. Her executive
belonged to an organization called The Executives’ Association, which was founded in 1916. Lucille
was impressed and sent letters to the executives inviting their secretaries to form a non-profit
organization for purposes of professional growth, networking and philanthropic activities. On April 29,
1938, Executive Secretaries’ was incorporated in San Francisco. The Los Angeles chapter was
established in July 1939 and Lucille’s close friend, Ruthmary Barnes, representing P.C. Moran Real
Estate Company, served as Treasurer, followed by two consecutive terms as President.
Lucille married in late 1938 and lived with her husband, Ernest W. Perkins, on Willard Street in
San Francisco. In 1940, their rent was $45 per month and Lucille’s annual income was reported to be
$1,680. Lucille and Ernest divorced in 1941 and Lucille moved to an apartment building near the
Golden Gate Bridge.
In September 1941, Lucille prepared a Last Will & Testament. On November 7 she was hospitalized
with rheumatic fever and inflammation of the heart. She was moved to a convalescent home on
March 14 and tragically passed on April 13, 1942. Lucille’s cause of death was officially listed as a
brain hemorrhage with heart disease caused by rheumatic fever. She was only 34 years old. Lucille
had no next of kin and bequeathed her possessions to four dear friends, including Ruthmary Barnes.
She requested no funeral service and asked that her remains be cremated immediately and scattered
over the Golden Gate Bridge.
Lucille’s final wishes were partially honored. Her remains were cremated, but her ashes were interred
in the urn garden at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Colma, California. Unfortunately, a marker for
another person’s family member had inadvertently been placed over Lucille’s final resting place.
Arrangements were made for that marker to be moved to its proper location and a new marker for
Lucille was commissioned by EWI. On the day that the marker was installed, 75 red roses were also
delivered. The Golden Gate Bridge is etched on the marker – may H. Lucille Johnson Perkins rest in
peace.
For additional information about Lucille’s life, the history of EWI, and a wonderful collection of photos,
please visit www.youtube.com and search for Lucille Johnson Perkins 75th Anniversary
Commemorative Slideshow.
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SPRING CONFERENCE 2013 RECAP
Submitted by Kori Peters, Vice President / President Elect, representing Hilcorp Energy Company
The spring conference was held in Chattanooga, Tennessee April 18-20, 2013. Thursday kicked off
with guest speaker Ronald Harris, Director of Workplace Diversity for BlueCross BlueShield of
Tennessee. His speech was titled, “There are No Cons to Smashing the Glass Ceiling”. He focused
on encouraging women from all walks of life to become great leaders. Letting each of us know that
we can achieve anything that we put our minds to. He was both a charismatic and dynamic
speaker and was personally really empowered to help women become successful leaders.
Friday was our all-day Academy of Leadership module with Lori Giovannoni entitled, “Emotional
Intelligence.” What an outstanding day of professional development! Lori was really able to break
down emotional intelligence versus intellectual intelligence and provide us useful information that
we can use on a daily basis. The audience was engaged from the beginning to the end and I found
myself wishing it was a two day module instead of a one day module.
Once the business day was done, we were all treated to a
double decker bus tour of Chattanooga, which was a beautiful
city with a great city vibe and yet still a small town, homey feel.
We then went on the infamous Southern Belle Riverboat Sunset
Dinner Cruise which was just delightful. After a day of working
our brains to the core, we were able to relax and enjoy the
evening. We used this time to build connections with other
chapters. We exchanged information and ideas with some
amazing members, including several outstanding Presidents,
Vice Presidents and Past Presidents from all around the country.
Dr. Melissa Gratias, owner and principal consultant for MBG Organizing Solutions, started Saturday
morning off with a beneficial presentation called, “The Organized Leader.” We all have extremely
busy jobs so her tips were useful and easy to apply in our daily routines, effectively helping us to
become more organized and productive. Following this was a tantalizing panel discussion on, “The
Pros and Cons of Breaking the Glass Ceiling.” This discussion trailed the steps of our Thursday
night kick-off perfectly! The most exciting part of the day was the EWI 75th Anniversary Champagne
Toast. What an honor to be able to toast EWI on the actual day it started – April 20!
The Chattanooga Chapter members were so helpful and kind throughout the conference, that you
really felt like your own family was taking care of you. So it was wonderful to be away from home,
but still feel like we were surrounded by people who cared. They also provided us with endless
Coca-Cola products and Moon Pies. Let me be the first to say, that if you have never had a Moon
Pie, you should try one!
I must admit that this trip posed quite a few travel challenges. However, instead of boring you with
the trials and tribulations, I will just say that, “What Happens In Chattanooga Stays In Chattanooga”!
Through it all, we were able to laugh and really get closer as a group and for that I will be forever
grateful.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Submitted by Cindy Viaud, 2012 - 2013 Professional Development Chair, representing University of St. Thomas
Admin Admired: Creating Your Professional Development Plan
By Stephanie Smith
Throughout decades of working with corporate and nonprofit leaders, I’ve noticed one consistent success factor: an
outstanding administrative assistant seated just outside the corner office. While the executives’ backgrounds,
styles, specialties, ages, and demeanors may vary, they almost invariably have found an organized, reliable
counterpart who puts them ahead of the game.
You know you deserve a professional development plan, but there is only one person who can make it happen—
you. If you wait for your boss to stop by to discuss your past accomplishments and future opportunities, you may
end up waiting a very long time. Instead, make a commitment to yourself right now to start brainstorming about
what you want next from your career. Then you can come up with a plan to make it happen.
Here Are Five Strategies to Get You Started
1. Recognize the value you bring to your boss, clients, and the organization.
Professional pride is not arrogance. It is confidence in your ability to deliver timely, high-quality results.
—Make a list of your outstanding abilities. This means specific skills, not general traits like “high integrity” or
“dedication to excellence.” Think more along the lines of “organizing files for quick and efficient retrieval,” “planning
proactively for meetings or projects,” or “timely and accurate expense tracking and reporting.”
Try to keep it to four main points, which we’ll call your “diamond of strength.” Most people have four core strengths,
with other talents that fold into those main groups. If you are brainstorming and find yourself listing many strengths,
that’s great; just list everything. You can group them into four categories later on.
—Illustrate each strong point with examples summarized in 3 to 4 sentences. Did you once save the day by
arranging all the details for a last-minute client conference with 30 participants from four firms? What about the time
you coordinated all the document editing and production for a new set of marketing publications? Perhaps you
learned the new expense tracking system and trained everyone else in your department?
This is not a stroll down memory lane or a résumé-writing session. It’s a chance to recollect and reconnect with
your own history. In the everyday stress of facing our task lists and worrying about the next deadline, we too often
forget our past triumphs and the evolution of our expertise.
As you mine for gold in your work history, the uncovered nuggets will enhance your perception of your
capabilities. Don’t discount an area at which you excel simply because it comes naturally. Everything you’ve
learned through yesterday is part of who you are, what you have done and how you can accomplish even more
starting today.
Your acknowledgement and appreciation of your skills is a first step toward effectively communicating
them. Powerfully describing your skills enhances how other people view your performance and potential.
2. Enhance your status.
Are you a dedicated employee who does so much more than your job description? Do you keep everything
running? Great! When asked about the discrepancy between your title or salary and your actual contribution,
maybe you say, “It’s OK, I’m just here to do a good job.” Well, it’s not OK, especially in today’s economy; not for
you, your boss, or your company. How can your boss fully appreciate or make the best decisions about your
responsibilities and professional growth if he or she doesn’t have that information? That’s right, he or she can’t.
—Make sure your job description accurately and comprehensively describes your job.
—Write regular one or two page updates to inform your boss of your achievements.
Administrative assistants often meticulously document their bosses’ work and rarely create written descriptions of
their own work. For example, while working on an operations improvement project for the president of a Morgan
Stanley business division, I was very impressed by his administrative assistant’s knowledge and perceptive ideas.
I invited Marta to lunch and we discussed her dream to become an “exempt employee,” which would offer her
increased benefits, education reimbursement, and professional status.
As I worked with her, it became clear that she added more value than anyone knew, including her boss! We
translated her notion of “calming down customers” into “taking the initiative to listen to customer concerns, resolve
issues and follow up.” We completed an updated, accurate description of her role, built in professional growth
objectives, and recommended the title of Administrative Coordinator. Upon review, Human Resources concurred,
and she was promoted two levels and given “exempt” status.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED
The results speak for themselves. Marta was shifted to a role supervising her own staff and began to attend internal
management training and pursuing university level classes. In this position, she could implement procedures to
improve the overall quality of service. She not only contributed significantly more to the firm, but also became a role
model for other women. These results benefited not only the individual, but the firm.
3. Nurture and expand your professional network.
Network on your own behalf and for your boss as well. By expanding your internal network, you can smooth the
way to efficient and productive relationships for both you and your boss. By interacting with colleagues beyond your
company, you can learn what is new in your industry, from software platforms to operational trends, to joint ventures
between firms.
To begin:
—Make a list of people who can mentor you, assist you in some way, or expose you to new ideas and
opportunities. Create a plan for reaching out to them.
—Schedule lunches with internal and external colleagues once a week for the upcoming four weeks (or every other
week for the next two months).
—Join an organization that provides opportunities to develop your career and make contacts with people in related
fields and positions.
4. Partner with your boss to take on greater responsibility.
Many administrative professionals are surprised when I point out their skills. “No,” they say, “I’m not a leader, I just
work for one.” Oh really? Consider for a moment whether you’ve ever been in the position of coordinating the work
of individuals across functions or even organizations.
- Ask your boss to think of one thing you can do to make his or her job easier. If absolutely nothing comes to
mind, congratulations—you just reinforced your excellence; but if a suggestion comes back, remember, your boss'
success is your success.
- Request project. As you increasingly demonstrate your ability to achieve results, your boss can delegate higher
level responsibilities to you. Start out with a project you feel confident about taking on, whether fully internal or with
external parties. Determine the goals and the deadline— and then deliver. Nothing builds skills as much as leading.
5. Set short-term goals for your professional growth.
Put aside the five-year plan for the moment. Achieving even a small success will increase your pride, value, and
motivation. Vow to take some first steps, whether you want to elevate your standing at your current job or search
for a new one. What professional skills do you want to acquire in the upcoming six months? How will you do
it? Perhaps:
—Perform pro bono projects to build skills and make contacts
—Read books on new topics, or research them on the Internet
—Attend free workshops or Webcasts
—Register for an adult-ed evening class
—Watch DVDs or listen to audiotapes and podcasts
Final Thoughts
Administration is a career path, not a static position. From being the assistant to a junior manager, all the way up to
"Chief Administrative Officer," you are valuable and make a positive impact on company culture and corporate
results. If it feels too challenging to apply all of these recommendations on your own, no worries; there is no
downside in getting some support. Admins, of all people, know that! Find a mentor to help you get on the right
track, focusing on your professional growth and advancement.
Remember, admiration starts from within. But soon enough, it will feel pretty darn good when others reflect that
admiration right back at you.
About the Author(s)
Stefanie Smith Stefanie Smith leads Stratex, an executive consulting and coaching firm based in New York
City. She works with business and government leaders to plan and execute strategic projects and provides private
coaching programs and customized workshops to boost executive and team performance. For more information,
visit www.stratexcoaching.com or www.stratexconsulting.com
http://www.amanet.org/training/articles/printversion/admin-admired-creating-your-professional-developmentplan.aspx
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Officers and Directors
PRESIDENT
Margaret Parker
Ernst & Young LLP
[email protected]
713.750.8152
VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
Kori Peters
[email protected]
713.209.2496
SECRETARY
Patti McLean
Landry’s, Inc.
[email protected]
713.386.8052
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Liz Palacios
Sarah Unerfusser
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
James J. Postl Interests
[email protected]
713.222.7333
Houston Zoo, Inc.
[email protected]
713.533.6801
TransCanada
[email protected]
832.320.5488
Patti Strawther
PwC
[email protected]
713.356.4556
Pam Warfield
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Jordan Capital Management
[email protected]
713.207.3002
Niki Sikinger
Sanela Tomic
[email protected]
713.821.0301
TREASURER
Linda Petticrew
Synagro Technologies, Inc.
[email protected]
713.369.1743
Advisors
Betty Bruffy
Duncan Interests
[email protected]
713.226.5022
Debbie Casey
[email protected]
713.209.2491
Delynn Walker
Texas Southern University
Walker_dx_tsu.edu
713.313.6874
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Committee Chairs
ASIST
Elizabeth Norwood
PwC
[email protected]
713.356.6681
BY-LAWS & STRATEGIC PLANNING
Dory Ward
PwC
[email protected]
713.356.4225
COURTESY
Carole Pitts
John Daugherty Realtors
[email protected]
713.626.3930
DIRECTORY
Shari Schiffman
John Daugherty Realtors
[email protected]
713.561.6664
HOSPITALITY
PHILANTHROPY CO-CHAIR &
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Carolyn Noack
Terri Lemons
LINBECK
[email protected]
713.966.5811
Martha Turner Properties
[email protected]
713.558.3268
MENTOR/RETENTION
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Lisa Olson
Cindy Viaud
Morton’s The Steakhouse
[email protected]
713.629.9589
University of St. Thomas
[email protected]
713.525.2160
NOMINATING
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Texas Southern University
[email protected]
713.313.6874
Let It Fly Events, L.P. [email protected]
713.863.9990
Delynn Walker
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Becky Lundmark
Mosbacher Energy Company
[email protected]
713.546.2515
Rebekah Robles
WEB
Angel Penate
Quanex Building Products
Corporation
[email protected]
713.877.5316
EWISP
Donna Gurney
Pon North America
[email protected]
713.365.2534
PHILANTHROPY CO-CHAIR
Annette Washburn
Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc.
713.551.0309
[email protected]
HISTORIAN
Louise Hansen
McKinsey & Company, Inc.
[email protected]
713.751.4348
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