EWI Chapter Connect...1 President’s Message p. 1 • Ito Firm Night Flyer p. 2 • Board Meeting...

1 President’s Message p. 1 • Ito Firm Night Flyer p. 2 • Board Meeting Highlights p. 3 • Dates to Note p. 4 • Bookclub p. 5 • LCAM Info p. 6 • 2015 installation p. 7 • ASIST2015 p. 8 • EWI Golf Tournament p. 9 • THRIVE p. 13 • Online Learning Flyer p. 18 • August Webinar p. 19 • Christmas Flyer p. 20 • SRES Flyer p. 21 • Suit Drive p. 22

Letter from the President

August is here! And, it’s time for our 20th Annual EWI of Honolulu Golf Tournament. We have two weeks to go until tournament day – Friday, August 14th at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club. And, so much to do! Karen Garcia (Hawaiian Electric), our Ways & Means Director, and her committee still need your help. If you are able to solicit a golf team, donate items for the silent auction, team prizes, goodie bags, refreshments, or if you are available to volunteer that day, please contact Karen today! Remember that proceeds from our golf tournament directly impact our scholarship awards for EWISP (high school seniors) and ASIST (adult students) for the coming year.

Last month, we awarded $15,000 in scholarship awards to Adult Students in Scholastic Transition. It was an emotional and exciting evening as we heard the stories of seven amazing women and their quest to attain their educational goals. Thank you to Wanda Sanchez (SageView Advisory Group), ASIST Chairperson, and her committee for putting on an outstanding awards program. We had over 80 members and guests in attendance and the energy in the room was electric! Mahalo to member firm, Hawaii Convention Center, for the outstanding dinner and service.

Every month, I remind all of you of a very important EWI member benefit – the free monthly corporate webinar. This month the corporate webinar will focus on negotiation. Log on to the webinar – Tuesday, August 4th at 9:00 a.m. HST to hear “Think Like a Negotiator – The 5 Biggest Mistakes and Their Solutions.” Whether you are in a sales position and negotiating every day at work or using the tips to improve negotiating with your significant other or children, you are sure to learn and grow during this hour long webinar. Did you know that in June there were 71 people on the corporate webinar and EWI of Honolulu tied with EWI of Richmond for the most members on the conference call? Congratulations to all of you for stepping forward and taking advantage of this great member benefit. Let’s keep it up Honolulu! Keep enhancing your personal development! And, if this time is not convenient for you, you can always log on to the corporate website to hear the webinar in its entirety at your leisure.

Your membership in EWI is supported by your member firm. Please utilize EWI to promote your firm through announcements at dinner meetings, information in our monthly Connect newsletter, or even offering to host a firm night. So, your next Connect Challenge will be to do exactly this – promote your member firm! Find something that you’d like to announce to membership about your firm to help us learn more about your company or any promotions or specials to help your business grow.

Our dinner meeting this month will not be the typical dinner meeting. It’s a firm night. We’ll be visiting member firm, Ito Healthcare Group’s Malama Day Care for our monthly dinner meeting, Wednesday, August 12th. (Please review the program flyer enclosed. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Malama Day Care. Limited parking is available at the facility. Additional parking is available at Olivet Baptist Church, across the street. Please consider carpooling to this event.)

We will tour the adult day care facility and also hear from Ito Healthcare Group’s Director of Operations, Randall Ito and Malama Adult Day Care Program Director, Kate Kosianowski. This will be an educational evening as we all learn about the intricacies of caring for our elders. We realize that life is a full circle as we prepare to take care of our parents as they age and also think about our own needs. There is so much to know with constant changes to healthcare laws, Medicare, adult day care, home health care, long term care insurance, and more. Join us for Ito Healthcare’s firm night! Don’t pass up this opportunity.

Warmest aloha, Cora Kim President EWI of Honolulu 2014-2015

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August 2015

Care OptiOns

for aging adults

Finding the right level of Care at the right time

12th august6:00pm - registration

6:30pm - dinner

1208 artesian streetHonolulu, Hi

pre-payments: Mail cash or check to: new York lifeattn: Karen Choe / 841 Bishop st., suite 1900 Honolulu, Hi 96813

dinner: $25 inclusiveFree parKing after 6pm

either onsite or Young street side of Olivet Baptist Church

regrets, Bento Choice & guest rsVps by:

Wednesday, august 5, 2015 Karen Choe, sergeant-at-arms,

[email protected]

BentO CHOiCes: [rsVp your choice]1. Zaru soba with inari nori Maki sushi & salad

2. teri Chicken with tempura & salad

assorted beverages and punch available.dessert: Manju and Mochi

presenters:

randall H. itOdirector of Operations,ito Healthcare group

Kate KOsianOWsKiprogram directorMalama adult day Care

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August 2015

Honolulu Chapter Board Meeting Highlights June 24, 2015

Treasurer’s Report: The May 2015 financials will be emailed to the Board for approval. The May 2015 disbursements were approved. Committee Reports: ASIST – Wanda Sanchez

• Seven awardees will be recognized at the ASIST dinner on July 15, 2015.

• Two awardees are unable to attend so they are sending representatives to receive the awards.

Communications and Marketing – Jocelyn Palafox

• July Connect is scheduled to be released on June 26, 2015. • Articles for the August Connect are due on July 15, 2015. • Still encouraging participation and exposure from member firms in

the monthly Connect. • Social Media Release forms are still missing from 16 current

members. EWISP – Jennifer Ihara

• On May 19, 2015 Jennifer Ihara presented an EWISP award to Tammy Ko at a Roosevelt High School event.

• Next committee meeting will entail discussion about modifying the criteria for media formatted notebook nominations.

Philanthropy – Wendy Kia

• Next event: July Birthday Party at the Next Step Shelter in Kaka’ako on Friday, July 31, 2015. Wendy ordered bags for all the kids and will fill the bags with food treats. Members are encouraged to donate prizes and treats for the games and goodie bags. Volunteers are also needed to make this event successful.

• The Honolulu Zoo location is confirmed for our next Reading Rally on October 31, 2015 in the morning.

Program – Jocelyn Collado

• July Program will be the ASIST Dinner to be held at the Hawaii Convention Center on July 15, 2015.

• August Program will be a firm night hosted by ITO Healthcare at Malama Day Care. A $25.00 per person cost for a bento dinner from Gyotaku was approved. Parking will be provided free of charge at Olivet Baptist Church across the street starting at 6:00 pm. Due to this, a later start time of 6:00 pm was approved.

Retention & Recruitment – Michelle Nakahara

• 53 member firms and 58 member representatives. • Next committee meeting will be on June 2, 2015. • First Outstanding Member Firm and Outstanding Member awards

were presented at the June dinner meeting. • Beach Blanket Connections, a picnic, will be held on August 2, 2015 at

Kaimana Beach in front of the Natatorium. An evite will be sent to the membership.

2014-2015 Officers & Directors

President

Cora Kim, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki (808)943-4147 / [email protected]

VP/President-Elect Maegan Brandt, Insurance Solutions, LLC

(808)853-3403 / [email protected]

Secretary Kelly Nishimura, Remedy Intelligent Staffing


Treasurer Roseann Freitas, Archipelago Hawaii


Ways & Means Director Karen Garcia, Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc.


Retention & Recruitment Director

Michelle Nakahara, Starwood Hotels in Waikiki (808)931-8451 /

[email protected]

Sergeant-at-Arms Karen Choe, New York Life Insurance (808)529-6300 / [email protected]

Programs Director Jocelyn Collado, Becker Communications, Inc.


EWISP Director at Large Jennifer Ihara, Level 3 Communications


Communications & Marketing Director

Jocelyn Palafox, Mokulele Airlines (808)232-6656 /

[email protected]

Appointed Positions

Bylaws/Parliamentarian Brenda Kanno, Research Corporation of

the University of Hawai'i (808)988-8311 / [email protected]

ASIST Chair Wanda Sanchez, Bank of Hawaii


Philanthropy Chair Wendy Kia, Marie Louise Fine Garment

Cleaners (808)593-1110 / [email protected]


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August 2015

Sergeant-at-Arms – Karen Choe

• There were 35 representatives and one no show at the June 10, 2015 membership meeting at The Plaza Club.

Ways and Means – Karen Garcia

• 15 more teams are still needed to reach the minimum needed for the tournament.

• Ada Iwasaki is coordinating the volunteers. • EWI shirt order has been finalized; sale is closed.

Unfinished Business:

• None

New Business: • Strive for 5 Challenge from corporate is still going on and ends August 30,

2015. The San Diego chapter is in the lead with four new member firms. • EWI Corporate online tools include a partnership with Dale Carnegie and

Lorman Education Services. Member firms can sign up at discounted rates.

Next Meetings:

• 7/15/15 – June Meeting/ASIST Awards Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Hawaii Convention Center.

• 7/22/15 and 8/26/15 – Board Meetings (joint with incoming board), 5:30 pm, location to be determined.

Congratulations to Roseann (Bronston) Freitas!!! Roseann and Tim were married in a beautiful ceremony on

Saturday, June 27th at the Hale Koa Hotel. Roseann represents member firm, Archipelago Hawaii and is our

current EWI Treasurer.

DATES TO NOTE

August 12, 2015 Firm Night Ito Healthcare/Malama Adult Day Care @ 1208 Artesian Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 6:00pm Registration; 6:30pm Dinner/Program

August 14, 2015 EWI Golf Tournament 10:30am Check-in; 12:00noon Shotgun Start @Hawaii Prince Golf Club

August 26, 2015 Board Meeting, 5:30pm @Hawaii Prince Hotel

Happy Birthday! Leonn Kaleikini August 6 Leianne Pedro August 6 Jill Walder August 6 Adele Tasaka August 18 Eleanor Urakawa August 22 Cora Kim August 23


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April 2015

Ways and Means – Karen Garcia• Golf tournament brochure has been finalized and is available.• Golf tournament Wish List has been created and made available to the

membership.• New EWI shirt sale is being researched by the committee.

Unfinished Business:• none

New Business:• Cora will have the Na Wahine Award nomination form and 2015-2016

straw ballots available in the April Connect.

Next Meetings:• 3/11/15 – March Membership Meeting is a Membership Drive, 5:30

p.m., YWCA.• 3/25/15 – Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Hawaii Prince Hotel, Board Room.

Great News Bookworms!! Julie Vaugh of member firm Hagadone Printing Company will now be leading our EWI Honolulu Book Club. Please feel free to contact Julie ([email protected]) if you are interested in attending our quarterly book club meetings. Info on the next book club meeting will be announced shortly. Thanks Julie!

DATES TO NOTE

April 8, 2015Chapter Dinner MeetingPlaza Club April 29, 2015Board MeetingHawaii Prince Hotel May 13, 2015EWISP Awards DinnerPomaika’i Ballrooms

Happy Birthday!April Tengan April 8Preet Nijjar April 14Jennifer Ihara April 16Brenda Kanno April 20Joanna Hall April 24Wanda Sanchez April 27Peter Hicks April 29

1 President’s Message p. 1 • April Dinner Flyer p. 2 • Board Meeting Highlights p. 3 • Dates to Note, Book Club p. 4 • March Dinner Recap p. 5 • 2015-16 Straw Ballot p. 6 • Na Wahine Alakai Nominatin Form p. 7 • EWISP Save the Date p. 9 • ASIST Save the Date p. 10 • Bingo Flyer p. 11 • April Webinar p. 12 • Outstanding Member Firm p. 13 • Outstanding Member Rep p. 14 • Golf Brochure 2015 p. 15 • Wish List p. 17 • Social Media, Got News? p. 18

Letter from the PresidentAloha EWI of Honolulu! 2015 is just marching along….moving forward now to April! We still have a lot in store for the rest of the year and look forward to your enthusiasm and participation.

Get excited and mark your calendars! • April 8, 2015 – Meet guest speaker, Vanna Novak of Speak to Persuade at our April dinner meeting

at member firm, Plaza Club. Thank you to Past President Gwen Fujie for her help in securing Vanna to speak to us.

• April 11, 2015 – Bingo at Pearl City Nursing Home! Reach out to Philanthropy Director, Wendy Kia (Marie Louise Fine Garment Cleaners) and volunteer! This is always a fun event! Prizes for the seniors are needed. Please bring these to the April 8th membership meeting.

• May 13, 2015 – We are giving out $15,000 in EWISP Scholarship Awards! Meet these outstanding high school seniors and their families! Support Jennifer Ihara (Level 3 Communications) and her committee.

• June 10, 2015 – EWI Executives Night – Invite your executive and be present for our first annual membership awards. An outstanding member firm and member representative will be honored. A special menu is being prepared by member firm, Plaza Club for this event.

• July 15, 2015 – ALERT! New Date! This will be the date of our ASIST Dinner meeting. (3rd Wednesday of July) Meet the adult students and their families as we all celebrate at member firm, Hawaii Convention Center, for dinner and awards. Another $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to deserving students. Support Wanda Sanchez (Bank of Hawaii) and her committee at this scholarship dinner.

Attending our monthly meetings or philanthropic events is definitely one way to network with your fellow members. Remember that EWI is built on the 3Cs – Connections, Careers, and Community. Monthly meetings are a way to connect and also enhance your own personal development. In February, Craig Chong of Fresh Leadership focused on executive coaching and how we all can benefit by coaching others or being coached. In March, Jan Kaeo of Dale Carnegie Training spoke to us on the attitudes for service. She reminded us of the important principles of attitude control. Some of my favorite principles: “Don’t fuss about trifles. Create happiness for others. Expect ingratitude.” We were also so happy to have Past President Eleanor Urakawa in attendance. Eleanor and Jan previously worked at the same company and that’s actually how Jan learned of EWI of Honolulu about 20 years ago. If you have not attended a dinner meeting in a while, you could be missing out on a great opportunity to connect and enhance your career! Back in February, I encouraged all of you to reach out to another EWI member for a one-on-one. Did you have a chance to complete a one-on-one? Karen Garcia (Hawaiian Electric) and Nadine Uratsuka (Accuity) were the first to respond. They chatted over coffee and discussed the upcoming golf tournament and caring for their families and their aging parents. Please continue to have these one-on-one discussions. You’ll be surprised by what you learn.

Your next Connect Challenge will be to focus on the second of the 3 Cs – Careers. Did you know that one of your membership benefits in EWI is a monthly corporate webinar? Attend the April webinar (Tuesday, April 7th, 9:00 a.m. HST – Servant Leadership: A Business Management Strategy) and email me your takeaways from the webinar. Log onto the corporate website (www.ewiconnect.com) to register. (Refer to the webinar flyer in the Connect.) These webinars are free of charge to you and anyone within your member firm. Take advantage of it!

Warmest aloha,

Cora KimPresidentEWI of Honolulu 2014-2015

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August 2015 EWI Honolulu Monthly Newsletter

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August 2015

Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting September 23 – 26, 2015 Tulsa, OK

Get up close and personal in Tulsa at LCAM 2015 for three days of Connections, Careers, Community. IGNITE your passion for professional development, ENGAGE in networking opportunities with attendees from across the country and help the Tulsa community THRIVE.

For Additional conference details and to Register for LCAM, please visit the corporate website @ www.ewiconnect.com. Registration Fees:

$700 – Standard Registration ending Aug 30 $800 – Late Registration, Contact the EWI Corporate Office at 801.355.2800


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August 2015

A MESSAGE FROM WANDA SANCHEZ, ASIST CHAIR

Thank you to all of our EWI member firms and representatives for contributing to the success of our 2015 ASIST Scholarship Program and Awards Dinner. A special thank you to member firm Hawaii Convention Center, General Manager Teri Orton and Lois Asato, EWI representative, for hosting the ASIST committee meetings and interview sessions, donating refreshments and providing the venue for the Awards Dinner. Mahalo to the 2015 ASIST Committee for donating their precious time and talents in support of EWI and ASIST… What an AWESOME Committee!

Thank you to all of our volunteers and donors and to the Board of Directors for your continuous support.


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August 2015

Please join us at our chapter’s premier fundraising event

20th Annual EWI Scholarship Golf

Tournament

Date: Friday, August 14, 2015

Location: Hawaii Prince Golf Club

We Still Need:

Golf Teams (all levels) ~ it’s not too late to register!

Donations ~ prizes and cash are welcome!

Volunteers ~ enjoy a day outside of the office!

Come and meet the men and women who support our

programs and enjoy a day at a scenic golf course

This event provides funding for our EWISP and ASIST

scholarships

Are you ready for some fun under the sun?

Contact Karen Garcia at [email protected]


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August 2015

Revised: 07/09/15

Item Amount Will

Donate Name Contact Info

200 Hot Dog Buns Beer (5 Cases) Diet Soda (4 Cases) Energy Drinks (15 Cases)

Potato Chips (200 bags)

Snickers Water (25 Cases)

Wine (15 Bottles) Golf Teams! Team Prizes! Monetary Donations!

Goodie Bag Donations!

If you and/or your firm can help, please contact Karen Garcia @

[email protected]


20th Annual Scholarship Golf

Tournament

Team Information

Team One

Team Captain _________________________

Address ____________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________

Player Two ___________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Player Three__________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Team Two

Team Captain _________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________

Player Two __________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________

Handicap __________________________________________

Player Three _________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________

Handicap __________________________________________

HAWAII PRINCE GOLF CLUBFriday, August 14, 2015

Executive Women International Honolulu Chapter

Member Firms*

(00) 0100-1759 rev 2.15 FN

Sustaining Members*Edith Won

Chapter Life Member*Eleanor Urakawa

*Membership as of February 2015

Golf

4 Miles, Inc.

Accuity, LLP

Allied Builders System

AMEC

American Carpet One

American Solutions for Business

APP Hawaii

Aqua Hospitality

Archipelago Hawaii

Aston Hotels

Bank of Hawaii

Becker Communications, Inc.

Better Business Bureau of Hawaii, Inc.

City and County of Honolulu

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties

Cowabunga! Computers

C. S. Wo & Sons, Ltd.

First Hawaiian Bank

Hagadone Printing Company

Hawaii Convention Center

Hawai‘i Medical Service Association (HMSA)

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Hawaiian Electric

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Honolulu Cartridge World

Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Insurance Solutions LLC

Ito Healthcare Group

Lamination House, Inc.

Level 3 Communications

Marie Louise Fine Garment Cleaners

Meridian Properties, Inc.

Miller-Hee Realty Inc.

Mokulele Airlines

mPower Hawaii

New York Life Insurance

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Office Girl Empire

Outrigger Enterprises Group

Pacific Business News

Pacific Guardian Life Insurance

Pacific Rim Bank

The Plaza Club

Punahou School

Remedy Intelligent Staffing

Remington College

The Research Corporation of The University of Hawaii

Robert Half International

Samantha Kasnetz

SH Consulting LLC

Starwood Hotels in Waikiki

UHA


Available Sponsorships ❏ PLATINUM SPONSOR - $2,500

❏ GOLD SPONSOR - $1,000

❏ TEAM OF THREE GOLFERS - $550

If the tournament must be canceled due to extreme weather conditions, safety concerns, or any other reason, fees cannot be returned. Thank you for your understanding.

❏ I cannot attend, but enclosed is our donation check for $________ and/or we would like to donate the following to be used as tournament prize(s): ________________

________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

To reserve a spot, please make check payable to: EWI®

and mail payment with this form to:

Karen GarciaP.O. Box 2295

Honolulu, HI 96804-2295

Company/Individual Name*

Contact Person*

Mailing Address*

City/ZIP Code*

Phone*

Email Address*

* = Required

20th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

HAWAII PRINCE GOLF CLUB91-1200 Fort Weaver Road, Ewa Beach

Phone: 944-4567

August 14, 201511 a.m. Registration Noon Shotgun Start

Lunch and Awards Banquet Included

TOURNAMENT FORMAT3-PERSON SCRAMBLE

Maximum Handicap: Men 30, Women 36 Soft spikes are mandatory

Sponsor Information

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Karen Garcia • Phone (808) 543-4601 Email: [email protected]

FEES

PLATINUM SPONSOR $2,500

($1,200 tax deductible – limited spaces available)

Includes: Two Teams

Sponsor Banner Placed at Clubhouse

Special Sponsor Recognition in Printed

Materials Sponsor Sign

Placed at Hole Expedited Check-In Special Contests

Mulligans Lunch, Dinner,

Refreshments, Snacks

GOLD SPONSOR $1,000

($500 tax deductible) Includes: One Team

Sponsor Recognition in Printed Materials

Sponsor Sign Placed at Hole (shared)

Special Contests Mulligans

Lunch, Dinner, Refreshments, Snacks

TEAM OF THREE GOLFERS

$550 ($180 tax deductible)

Includes: Special Contests,

Mulligans, Lunch, Dinner, Refreshments, Snacks

Where does your money go? Your participation in the golf tournament, our major fund-raising event, will support EWI’s mission of community involvement and allow us to continue to provide generous scholarships to individuals pursuing a higher education degree and to support other philanthropic activities related to literacy. A small portion of the proceeds will also support some of our operational expenses.

EWISP (Executive Women International Scholarship Program) provides scholarship funds to outstanding high school seniors for their pursuit of a baccalaureate degree from a post-secondary education institution. Students are judged on their oral and written communication skills, creativity, scholastic records, financial need, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership qualities and honors, citizenship, attitude, and clearly defined career goals. In 2014, EWI of Honolulu awarded $8,000 in scholarships.

ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) Scholarship Program provides financial support to adults facing economic, social, or physical challenges, who are looking to improve their situation through educational opportunities (non-traditional students). The goal of the scholarship is to enable recipients to improve their self-esteem and to have a positive impact on their personal life, employment, and community through the furtherance of their education. In 2014, EWI of Honolulu awarded $7,500 in scholarships.

Who is EWI? Executive Women International is a professional organization that brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purposes of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development, and encouraging community involvement. EWI is unique in that the firm, not the individual, holds the membership.

Since its establishment in 1938 in San Francisco, California, the organization has grown, and today, EWI has more than 2,000 member firms and 2,300 representatives in chapters in major cities across the U.S. and Canada. EWI of Honolulu was established in 1967 and currently has 53 member firms and 57 representatives.

Thank you for your support and for participating in our 20th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament.

See you there!

Golf


Through EWI, professional women come together to help their companies, their careers, and their communities thrive.


in Your Local Community

Watch the “WHY THRIVE WITH EWI?” video at ewiconnect.com/thrive.

We help professional women

How do you want your business, your employees, or yourself to grow? Through lasting, valuable connections? With professional development opportunities geared toward women? Or by giving back through community involvement? Then take advantage of the opportunites for growth that Executive Women International® offers member firms and individuals. EWI offers professional

women (and men) unique access to education, networking, and philanthropic inititives, through our network of local Chapters, all in an effort to support business goals and personal aspirations. Join EWI to make valuable connections and experience a unique opportunity to build upon talents and skills while discovering new ones.

Have a positive effect on your company, your career and your community: see how business and individuals thrive with EWI.

FIVE 2 THRIVE


Individuals and Businesses Thrive Through

Watch Connections, Career, and Community videos at ewiconnect.com/thrive.

The EWI experience is based around our three core values: connections, careers, and community. The value of each to everyone in the EWI network is as diverse as our members themselves. Regardless of personal or professional goals, EWI offers a full spectrum of opportunities to build stronger skills, relationships, communities, and businesses.

Connections Careers and Community

• Plug into a network of fellow business professionals, locally and internationally, to build your contact list.

• Discover opportunities within a diverse mix of member firms.

• Showcase your firm’s products and services—more often than not, fellow representatives turn to their EWI network first.

• Connect with like-minded people in similar positions with similar experiences.

• Find or be a mentor.

• Exchange ideas and gain new perspectives outside of your business focus.

• Gain recognition as a business leader through various EWI Corporate projects.

Your Exceptional Career is Here

Your “Make a Difference” is Here

• Access monthly professional development webinars.

• Attend conference workshops.

• Develop public speaking skills in a supportive environment.

• Build and/or accelerate leadership skills through real-world leadership opportunities such as Chapter and Corporate Board positions—opportunities that are often hard to find on the job.

• Participate in EWI’s Academy of Leadership program.

• Connect to leading experts in business and career development.

• Demonstrate to your management that you are eager to learn and grow.

EWI builds stronger communities through:• Reading Rallies.

• Local philanthropic initiatives.

• The Executive Women International Scholarship Program (EWISP) for high school students.

• Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) scholarships for non-traditional students.

Your Never-Ending Network is Here


RESULTS

RelationshipsEWI is an organization that believes in long-term, highly valuable relationships. EWI does not work as a “quick-hit” lead generator. Rather, member representatives build lasting, sustainable, and ultimately valuable business connections through trust and respect. The relationships your employees form create associations between your organization and a diversity of other prestigious firms and executives in your city.

EducationEWI offers hundreds of professional development webinars and other resources each year on topics relevant to a member representative’s business and personal growth. Your investment provides affordable access to professionally produced training that would be difficult for many businesses to provide to their employees. To further your investment, member representatives are encouraged and expected to share their learning with other employees.

SkillsEWI member representatives practice strong business ethics and build core skills such as public speaking, effective leadership, mentoring, strategic planning, and even how to effectively and efficiently run meetings with Robert’s Rules of Order.

Untapped PotentialParticipation in EWI quickly raises your firm’s visibility among your city’s business community. This affords you the ability to promote your products and services to audiences you may not reach otherwise, both locally and throughout EWI’s North American network. Your firm will also have the ability to build contacts by hosting Chapter Firm Nights or attending other Firm Nights and various business meetings throughout the year.

LeadershipMany EWI member representatives cite leadership opportunities as a driving motivator for their participation. EWI offers a number of ways to build real-world leadership skills through Chapter leadership, Corporate Board participation, our Academy of Leadership program and other initiatives. Additionally, your membership positions your firm and your member representatives as leaders within your business community.

Tangible ReturnsThe EWI network is incredibly loyal and motivated to see your member representatives and your firm succeed—more often than not, representatives look to one another first when they need a specific product or service. Your firm will be listed in the EWI International Directory, considered the “blue book” of industry professionals, which constitutes a network across the United States and Canada for the exchange of information and business matters.

SupportYour member representatives will have a support structure of like-minded individuals outside of the office for career advice and other needs. EWI membership also provides you with an opportunity to support and recognize a top-ranking person within your firm by appointing her/him to represent your organization. Lastly, EWI offers your firm a number of ways to support your local community through good works, scholarship programs, and other philanthropic initiatives.

How Member Firms Benefit from EWI: RESULTS


HOW TO THRIVE WITH EWI

EWI: Local Connections with a Network Of OpportunityEWI operates by Chapter in 52 cities throughout the United States and Canada. When you join a local Chapter, you not only begin to build connections in your own city, but also have the benefit of tapping into a larger network of professionals across the U.S. and Canada. If you do not reside in a Chapter city, you can join as a Member-At-Large.

Visit ewiconnect.com/findachapter to learn more about your local Chapter and how business and individuals thrive with EWI. Once there, simply click on the dot that represents the city nearest to you to find your local retention and recruitment director and her/his contact information.

• EWI members consist of employed business professionals at all levels of business.

• Membership is available to firms and individuals.

• A firm may have up to three representatives.

• Members join at the Chapter and Corporate level simultaneously.

• EWI dues are annually assessed and are comprised of both national and local Chapter dues.

• Dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. Approximately 6 percent of the membership dues are non-deductible as a business expense (see the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993).

Membership Criteria


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August 2015

EWI Corporate has entered into arrangements with two very well-known organizations that focus specifically on opportunities for online learning, Lorman Educational Services and Dale Carnegie Training. The addition of online learning provides opportunities for our members and employees of member firms to enhance their Careers through professional development, leadership and self-improvement training as well as obtaining continuing education credits. Some advantages of online learning are:

1. Convenience and flexibility o Schedule flexibility o Easy to access o Range of options (variety of programs and courses) o Students control study time o More comfortable learning environment o Avoid commutes

2. Student enrichment o Chance for interaction (live webinars) o Online communications (materials)

3. Cost effective choices o Reduced cost or lower total cost o No requirement to purchase textbooks o No travel requirements

4. Advancement o Career - Continuing education courses which are industry-specific o Continuing Education (CE), and Professional Development Units (PDU) and Human Resource

Certification Institute (HRCI) credits o Technical skills o Professional development o Leadership development o Self-improvement

As a benefit of membership, EWI members will enjoy a 40% discount off the Lorman course registration costs (Priority Code: 18487 and Discount Code Z5287205) and a 10% discount on the Dale Carnegie courses. To learn more and browse their courses, visit ewiconnect.com. Building a Thriving Career with EWI!


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August 2015

WHEN: Tuesday, August 4 3:00 pm ET REGISTER: www.ewiconnect.com/webinars DURATION: 60 minutes (includes Q&A) TOPIC: Think Like A Negotiator—The Five Big-gest Negotiation Mistakes and their Solutions Negotiation is simply discussions to agree on a deal. Whether you are negotiating a multi-million dollar deal or simply where to meet for dinner, improving your negotiation skills will give you more confidence and better results. You will learn:

How to get the results you want

Know what to ask for and how to ask

Understand strategies to gain favorable results

Avoid the five most common mistakes made in negotiation

Featured Presenter:

Eldonna Lewis Fernandez Eldonna is a

retired Air Force veteran with 23 years of honorable military service. She is a negotiation and contracts expert with over 30 years in leadership, contracts management, and negotia-tion experience. She has negotiated contracts from $1 to over $100 million both stateside and interna-tionally. She holds a Top Secret security clearance and has been a trust agent of the U.S. Government for 30 years.

Our firm is a member of Executive Women International® (EWI®), a global women’s or-ganization with an equal focus on Connections, Careers and Community. Through this membership our employees have access to professional development webinars featuring great presenters who are excited to help you become better at what you do and how you do it. With subjects ranging from Goal Setting and Achievement to Communication and Emotional Intelligence, these webinars are a must see. This is a benefit extended to mem-ber firms’ employees, only. Please do not forward to anyone outside our firm.

This opportunity made possible by EWI member representative:


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August 2015

Book A Weekday Party by August 31, 2015 to Receive:

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Table Centerpieces

Above special applies to parties held Monday through Thursday

Space based on availability

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August 2015

SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

Flooring: carpeting is preferable to area rugs because it reduces tripping hazards and can cushion falls. But if area rugs are used, make sure they’re secured to the floor.

Handrails: on stairways, add a second handrail along the opposite wall for improved stability.

Footwear: to prevent falls, non-slip shoes are preferable to slippers or socks.

Non-skid safety strips: adhered to the floor of a tub/shower, non-skid strips are preferable to removable in-shower bath mats.

Bathroom grab bars: ideally these should be anchored into the wall, but if that’s not possible opt for a safety rail clamped onto the side of the tub.

Quality step ladder: purchase a broad-based heavy-duty step ladder with a hand-hold bar across the top to safely reach items stored out of reach.

Lighting: whether it’s making a bathtub brighter or installing motion-activated night lights in the hallway, better lighting can help prevent falls and make hobbies, reading, etc. more enjoyable. Lighting improvements might be as simple as changing the bulbs (to higher wattages or to bulbs that mimic daylight instead of “yellow” soft lighting) or adding battery-operated units.

CONVENIENCE FACTORS

Hand shower: convert a standard fixed shower head into a hand-held system with a flexible hose.

Raised toilet seats: no need to buy a new toilet when a removable seat can be added to most standard toilets.

Mail catcher: mail delivered via a slot in the door may be easier to retrieve than from a mail box, especially if a narrow basket is mounted below the door opening so the recipient doesn’t have to pick mail off the floor.

Knobs: replace round door and/or faucet knobs with lever styles, which are easier to turn. Likewise, loop pulls can make drawers easier to open.

Eating: specially-designed cups and eating utensils can minimize food spills, including weighted options that help counterbalance shake-prone hands.

Cooking utensils: lightweight and ergonomically-designed options are readily available now, many offering non-slip handles and bright, attractive colors.

Keep things handy: move often-used items to easy-to-access locations.

Eliminate excess “stuff”: having fewer items to store, sort, juggle and handle can make aging in place an easier and more enjoyable proposition.

The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is awarded by the SRES® Council, a subsidiary of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

To learn more about SRES® and access various consumer resources, please visit SRES.org.

Low-Cost Options for Aging in Place

You can count on an SRES® to guide you through

the process of buying or selling your home, making

the transaction less stressful and more successful.

Many seniors prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible. Of course, your ability to do this hinges on many factors, including the nature of the challenges you face in your current home. Major home renovations may be required, but there are also numerous inexpensive steps you can take to improve your living situation, including:


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August 2015

Aloha!

Help low-income job seekers prepare for career success by donating to Robert Half’s annual Suit Drive! From August 3 through August 14, we will be supporting the Annual Suit Drive to provide job seekers with interview-appropriate attire. Your company is invited to participate! We are collecting new or nearly new women’s suits (pants or skirts), blouses, shoes and accessories, including handbags and jewelry. If donating Men’s clothing, please separate and label accordingly. All donations should be appropriate to wear to work, as well as clean, stylish and in good condition. Please provide all garments on hangers, as they will be made available to job seekers immediately. To make organizing a Suit Drive in your office as easy as possible, I can send you the following materials:

A checklist of Suit Drive activities

An email template to send to employees to announce the program

A short article to use in your company’s newsletter

A sign to post in the collection area

A flier to post in the common areas of your office (in the break room, for example)

A donation receipt form You can drop items off at our office until August 14, or contact me to arrange a pickup. For more information on the drive, please visit www.roberthalf.com/suit-drive or call me at (808) 531-0800/8056. Thank you for your support! Sincerely, Melissa Tree Staffing Manager OfficeTeam


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