January 2016
Vol. 59, Issue 1
P r e s i d e n t
Linda Grissom Medtronic , Inc.
V i c e P r e s i d e n t
P r e s i d e n t - E l e c t
K r i s s i e H e u e r B u s i n e s s E q u i p m e n t C e n t e r
S e c r e t a r y
N i n a N g u y e n
R e g i o n s B a n k
T r e a s u r e r
J u d y C a r m i c h a e l W i l l i a m H o w a r d & C o m p a n y
F u n d r a i s i n g D i r e c t o r
A n g e l H a l p e r n R e g i o n s B a n k
R e c r u i t m e n t &
R e t e n t i o n D i r e c t o r
E r i c a S i m p s o n M e m p h i s C o l l e g e o f A r t
S e r g e a n t - a t - A r m s
M a b l e B a r r i n g e r N a t i o n a l K i d n e y F o u n d a t i o n o f
W e s t T e n n e s s e e
P r o g r a m D i r e c t o r
Deborah Vaughn
Staples
B / C / D P D i r e c t o r
D a n i e l l e R o u s e a u T h e S i m s F i n a n c i a l G r o u p
C o m m u n i c a t i o n s D i r e c t o r
M a r y J u d s o n K e m m o n s W i l s o n C o m p a n i e s
A d v i s o r
Cindy Lynch Medtronic , Inc.
Parliamentary Advisor Martha Pal lesen
Pallesen Consulting Services, LLC
Letter from the President Linda Grissom, Medtronic, Inc.
“Add real value to your life through friendships, business contacts,
and improving your community.”
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EWI® of Memphis Team!
Happy New Year 2016! A new year always seems to bring the same feelings of WOW – those last 365 days went by very fast! I hope you were each able to relax a bit over the holidays and are feeling renewed and energized to kick start your 2016.
While doing a bit of research, I came across a brief article on Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg and comments regarding her book, Lean In. A number of companies or professional groups have been pulling together their own Lean In Circles with the purpose of the exercise process being that the group connection can empower people to move forward, believe in themselves and follow their dreams. What struck me was that by focusing on the three C’s – Connections, Careers, Community - our Memphis EWI chapter has really been a broader Lean In Circle long before Sheryl Sandberg ever wrote her book! What better place to find professional growth and support, mentorship, leadership opportunity, business connections and educational growth. The list goes on and on! Our monthly connection with each other keeps us on point and up to date. I truly believe our “teaming” within the chapter is priceless and expands our scope of national and even global reach, more than any pyramid plan you might imagine! Let’s work smarter, not harder! That being said, December 31, 2015 was a renewal date for many of you and I hope that you have processed your renewal with our EWI Corporate Office and will continue to enjoy our many EWI benefits and comradery. Together we are strong and bring so many “pearls of wisdom” to the chapter. Let growth and support be driving factors!
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Share your “Pearls of Wisdom!"
Letter from the President Linda Grissom, Medtronic, Inc.
Continued from page one
For 2015 reflection, there are four basic questions we might ask ourselves both individually and as a chapter:
Who have I (we) been this year?
Who do I (we) want to be?
What lessons have I (we) learned this year?
What do I (we) want to accomplish in the next year?
Your board would be interested in any and all feedback from you to put the chapter on a 2016 accel-erated path. No particular format and nothing too big or too small to consider sharing on any of the four levels!
For 2016 consideration, I would offer that we see ourselves/chapter through the “lens of a winner” and maintain a winner’s expectation. I’ve found five principles to hone our focus:
A winner always understands that they will achieve the best outcome: devise a strategy.
A winner has a measure of fearlessness. Be confident that the outcome will be a good one: either the intended goal is accomplished or a valuable lesson will be learned from the experience.
A winner has the attitude that everything they endeavor to do will work out for the good.
A winner understands that they cannot achieve their goals on their own. There is no I in TEAM. Recognize and participate in interdependent relationships to move ahead.
A winner seeks to acquire the necessary skills to accomplish the goal.
Let’s move forward together as winners – goal by goal. In closing, here’s to a powerful 2016!
Authenticity: The Power is You!
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“Promoting healthy, strong, and sustainable communities through
scholarships and literacy initiatives.”
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All guests invited as “prospective members” must be approved by Linda Grissom, President , or Erica
Simpson, Retention & Recruitment Director. Members will be counted and billed as attending unless EWI is
advised within 6 days or the Friday before the Chapter meeting that they will NOT attend.
Member “ Regrets Only” to Mable Barringer no later than Friday, January 8, 2016.
Email: [email protected] or Phone: (901) 683-6185
J O I N U S T O R I N G I N
E W I O F MEM PH I S F IR M N IG HT
T h u r s d a y , J a n u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 6 H i l t o n M e m p h i s
9 3 9 R i d g e L a k e B l v d .
N e t w o r k i n g a t 5 : 3 0 P r o g r a m a t 6 : 0 0
$5.00 Wine Sales All Night/White Elephant Auction
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December 2014
“Add real value to your life through friendships, business contacts,
and improving your community.”
Income as of December 30, 2015
General Operating Account $36,884.05 B/C/DP $ 6,800.35 CD $50,000.00 Total $94,684.40
December Fundraising Income
Silent Auction Items $328.00 Nut Sales $777.00 Total $1,105.00
December Membership Report
Member Firms: 36 Member 1st Reps: 32 2nd Reps: 4 Sustainers: 7 Life: 1 Honorary: 2 Total Reps: 46
December Chapter Meeting
Attendance Report
Member Representatives : 18 Sustaining Members: 2 Guests: 8 Honorary: 0 Life Member: 0 Total Attendance: 28
*10 No Shows
BOARD RECAP
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EWI of Memphis
EWI of Memphis
EWI Corporate Office
3860 South 2300 East Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW
Phone: 801.355.2800
Fax: 801.355.2852
January Board Meeting
Thursday, January 14, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Location: Regions Bank
6200 Poplar Avenue
Chapter Website:
www.ewi-memphis.com
10 Nina Nguyen
11 Carrie Ann Hardy
29 Danielle Rouseau
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WHEN:
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
3:00 PM ET
REGISTER:
www.ewiconnect.com/webniars
DURATION:
60 minutes (includes Q&A)
"Professional Development through stellar programming and
our acclaimed Academy of Leadership.”
Featured Presenter:
Carolyn Feltus
Topic:
EWI Membership Advisor Program—Our Implementation Strategy
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Returning to Our Roots
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"EWI brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of
promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development,
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Fundraising Angel Halpern, Chair Annetta Vick Cindy Lynch Deborah Vaughn Erika Simpson Jane Bratton Janice Toshach Judy Carmichael Kristi Emmons Linda Grissom Mary Judson Paige Perkins Peggy Quinn Terrice Enochs
Membership
Erica Simpson, Chair Linda Grissom Mary Judson Linda Grissom
Hospitality Crissie Pryor, Chair Janie Emerson Veda Ajamu Rose Bradley Linda Grissom
Programs
Deborah Vaughn, Chair Dianne Westphal Linda Grissom Paige Perkins
Technology Mary Judson, Chair Cindy Lynch Deborah Vaughn Monique McClain Linda Grissom
2016 Standing Committee Members Budget
Judy Carmichael, Chair Krissie Heuer Linda Grissom Cindy Lynch
Nominating Cindy Lynch, Chair Jackie Chandler Cissie Pryor Dianne Westphal Linda Grissom
Sergeant-At-Arms Mabel Barringer, Chair
Deborah Vaughn
Linda Grissom
Communications Mary Judson, Chair Monique McClain Timorie Belk Nina Nguyen Linda Grissom
BCDP Committee Danielle Rouseau, Chair Angel Halpern Deborah Vaughn Linda Grissom
Join a committee so you can expand your horizon and become more integrated
with the organization. Serving will only add an interesting dimension to your
personal and professional life by influencing and increasing your connections,
developing communication and leadership skills, and give you a sense of
belonging and ownership. So don’t hesitate to reach out to the Committee
Chairs to get started.
Which committee will you serve on?!
All Reps on Deck for Golf Tournament
& Chapter Door Prizes
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www.ewi-memphis.com
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The Univers i ty C lub
DECEMBER CHAPTER MEETING REC AP
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EWICORNER 2015 YEAR AT A GLANCE
“Promoting healthy, strong, and sustainable communities through
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December 2014 EWI of Memphis
www.ewi-memphis.com
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"Growth: A Number One Priority!"
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The February Chapter Meeting will be held
on Thursday, February 18th
Networking at 5:30
Dinner/Program at 6:00 PM
Location is TBD
LCAM 2016 is Going to Spokane! September 22, 2016 - 7:00am to September 24, 2016 - 10:00pm
More details to come on the 2016 Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting (LCAM) to
be held in Spokane September 21-24, 2016.
In the meantime, go look at the EWI of Spokane's LCAM promotional video. It can be
found on YouTube by simply searching “EWI of Spokane welcomes LCAM 2016.” See all
that Spokane can be!
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Member Firm News The Commercial Appeal has recognized 60 Companies and Organizations in Memphis as Top Workplaces 2015. These companies have been recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees.
Source: The Commercial Appeal
Achievement School District
Aspire Public Schools
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Benefit Recovery Group, LLC
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Briarcrest Christian School
CACI
Campbell Clinic
CBIZ MHM, LLC
Crossroads Hospice of Tennessee
Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial -
Advisors
Data Facts, Inc.
Enoble Business Capital
Evangelical Christian School
Evolve Bank & Trust
First Citizens National Bank
First Tennessee Bank
Gastro One
Germantown Municipal School District
Glankler Brown, PLLC
International Paper Company
Kemmons Wilson Companies
Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance LLC
McLane Foodservice
Memphis Business Academy
Memphis Consumer Credit Association,
Inc.
Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab
Memphis University School
Meritan, Inc.
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Metropolitan Bank
Monogram Food Solutions, LLC
National Guard Products, Inc.
Paragon Bank
Power Equipment Company of Memphis
Promise Academy
Regional One Health
Regions Insurance Inc
Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC
Saint John's Episcopal Church
Congratulations to all EWI Memphis Member Firms listed above in
bold. We are very proud to have these member firms represented in
our Chapter. We hope to see even more listed next year!
Green Mountain Technology, LLC
Highpoint Church
Homer Skelton Hyundai
Impact Innovations, Inc.
Inferno
Hilton Memphis
Hnedak Bobo Group Inc
Shelby County District Attorney General's
Office
Sheraton Memphis Downtown
Shoemaker Financial
Southern College of Optometry
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Agnes Academy / St. Dominic School
The City of Germantown, TN
The Village At Germantown Inc
TruGreen
University Of Tennessee Health Science
Center
Varco Pruden Buildings, Inc.
Woodland Presbyterian School
Hollywood Feed
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"Expect to Win!"
Dave Rawlings Machine January 5 Minglewood Hall
Elvis 80th Birthday Celebration January 7-10 Graceland, Home of Elvis Presley
Star & Micey and The Black Cadillacs January 9 Minglewood Hall Super Bob January 11 Hi-Tone Café City and Colour January 15 Minglewood Hall Dianne Reeves January 16 Germantown Performing Arts Center Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Ceremony January 19 National Civil Rights Museum (Member Firm)
International Blues Challenge January 20-24 Beale Street
Brad Paisley January 22 Landers Center
Lil Wayne January 28 Landers Center Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder January 29 Germantown Performing Arts Center
Memphis in January
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December 2014
"A good leader inspires their people to have confidence in him/her. A great
leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.”
VICE PRESIDENT/
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Krissie Heuer Business Equipment Center 901.345.5650 ext. 3109 [email protected]
PRESIDENT
Linda Grissom
Medtronic, Inc.
901.344.1324
TREASURER
Judy Carmichael
William Howard & Company
901.761.5068
B/C/DP DIRECTOR
Danielle Rouseau The Sims Financial Group, Inc. 901.680.7518 [email protected]
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SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Mable Barringer
National Kidney Foundation of
West Tennessee
901-683-6185
SECRETARY
Nina Nguyen
Regions Bank
601.597.7806
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Deborah Vaughn
Staples
901-566-6415
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
Angel Halpern
Regions Bank
901.580.5487
ADVISOR
Cindy Lynch
Medtronic, Inc.
901.399.2765
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Mary Judson
Kemmons Wilson Companies
901.261.5015
RECRUITMENT &
RETENTION DIRECTOR
Erica Simpson
Memphis College of Art
731.225.0713
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PARLIAMENTARY ADVISOR
Martha Pallesen
Pallesen Consulting Services, LLC
(901) 366-9673
2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 B o ar d o f D ir ec t o r s
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"Together We Can Do It!"
WHO WE ARE SUSTAINERS
Rose Ann Bradley
Melinda Edwards
Carrie Ann Hardy
Laura House
Sherry McCraw
Paulette McMillin
Carrie Semmes
LIFE MEMBER
Betty Loveless
HONORARY
Rick Barnett
Terry Reeves
Ameri-Pride Linen & Apparel Service
BancorpSouth
Belhaven University
Business Equipment Center
Captivating Interiors
Comerica Bank & Trust, NA
Courtyard by Marriott Memphis East
Ernst & Young LLP
FedEx Services
First Mercantile Trust
Hicks Convention Services
Hilton Memphis
Hilton Worldwide
Holiday Inn & Suites Wolfchase
Kemmons Wilson Companies
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Living Health Day Spa
Medtronic, Inc.
Memphis Cook Convention Center
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis College of Arts
Metropolitan Bank
National Civil Rights Museum
National Kidney Foundation of West TN
Pallesen Consulting Services, LLC
The Peabody Hotel
Regions Bank
Shelby County Schools
Sheraton Memphis Downtown
The Sims Financial Group, Inc.
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Staples
University of Memphis
Westin Memphis Beale Street
William Howard & Company Financial Advisors
Wilson Conference Center Group
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OUR PRINCIPLES
To bring together key individuals from member firms of Executive Women International® to:
Achieve world-class status as an organization through applied standards of excellence.
Forge and cultivate mutual business and professional goals through personal association and interchange.
Afford the opportunities and structure for leadership and professional development.
Provide community involvement through scholarship programs for adults in transition, literacy programs
within the community, and life-long learning opportunities for its representatives.
MISSION
Executive Women International (EWI) brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of:
promoting member firms; enhancing personal and professional development; and encouraging community involve-
ment.
VISION To be a global women's organization of 5,000 engaged members empowering others for positive change.
VALUES
Integrity | Excellence | Respect | Collaboration
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EWI of Memphis
2015 Golf Tournament Sponsors
TITLE Sponsor
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"Expect to Win!"
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2015 Golf Tournament Sponsors
Ameri-Pride Linen & Apparel Service
Providing Uniform and Linen Solutions
Since 1889
Thank You
Jackie Chandler
Birdie Sponsors
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