PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 2011-2012 Officers & Directors President Michelle Goshinmon, Encana Corp (403) 645-5160 Vice President Jacquie Stephens, Breakthrough Consulting (403) 477-7166 Secretary Susan Soderlund, Caron & Partners (403) 260-1579 Treasurer Mary Pat Roche (403) 804-5105 Ways & Means Shawna Perron, BMO Nesbitt Burns (403) 261-9519 Retention & Recruitment Director Heather Walker, NuVista Energy (403)538-8552 Sergeant-at-Arms Robyn McKinney,Fairmont Palliser Hotel (403) 260-1228 Program Director Joanne Ruston, Speedpro Signs (403) 239-2169 Publications Director Jackie Pontin, GWL Realty Advisors (403) 777-0663 Communications Director Monique Reynolds, Curwen Enterprises (403) 452-8369 Past President/Advisor Lorraine Swayze, Canada Safeway Ltd. (403) 730-3868 December 2010 President’s Message p. 1 • New Member Firm p. 2 • Firm Highlight p. 3 • Chapter News p. 4 • Overcoming Overwhelmed p. 5 • Board Reports p. 6 • Endowment reports p. 7 • Photos p. 16 • Humour p.18 • Dates to Note p. 18 • November Meeting Info p. 19 • Recipe p. 20 • Board and Committee Members p.21 • Member Firms p.22 November 2011 Well hello EWI Calgary! We have all experienced life’s unexpected turns, some things you just never see coming at you! Although I did not expect to be your Chapter President this year, I am honoured and looking forward to the opportunity of working with such a dynamic group of ladies as the 2011/2012 Board of Directors. This year the board consists of 6 new EWI members: Jacquie Stephens; Heather Walker; Robyn McKinney; Mary Pat Roche; Shawna Perron; and Monique Reynolds. They will be guided and mentored by 5 seasoned and well versed members: Lorraine Swayze; Joanne Ruston; Susan Soderlund; Jackie Pontin; and myself. I would like to thank you ladies for volunteering your time, talents, and energy, in making the commitment to help ensure the ongoing success of EWI Calgary. At our recent Board Retreat a wealth of information was shared between the incoming and outgoing directors. What became apparent was with so many new members to the Calgary Chapter it is vital that we educate and even re-educate our membership on all that EWI is. There is a rich history and we are proud of our accomplishments, we need to share our experience and mentor our new members for the future of our organization. Lorraine Swayze and her board did an incredible job of growing our membership last year. They built up great momentum, now it’s up to ALL OF US to carry that momentum forward! As a Chapter we’ve had incredible success making a difference in the community where we live and work, please volunteer to assist on a committee where you can make a difference too. I will do all that I can to lead with consistency, clarity, compassion and character to focus on the 3C’s of EWI. CONNECTIONS – CAREERS – COMMUNITY What they mean to us as individuals, as a Chapter and as an organization. I also promise we’re going to have some fun doing it too!! Okay now let’s sing it… “There ain’t no stopping us now…we’re on the move, we’ve got the groove!” Cheers, Michelle Goshinmon Representing Encana Corporation
Past President/AdvisorLorraine Swayze, Canada Safeway Ltd.
(403) 730-3868
December 2010
President’s Message p. 1 • New Member Firm p. 2 • Firm Highlight p. 3 • Chapter News p. 4 • Overcoming Overwhelmed p. 5 •Board Reports p. 6 • Endowment reports p. 7 • Photos p. 16 • Humour p.18 • Dates to Note p. 18 • November Meeting Info p. 19 •
Recipe p. 20 • Board and Committee Members p.21 • Member Firms p.22
November 2011
Well hello EWI Calgary!
We have all experienced life’s unexpected turns, some thingsyou just never see coming at you! Although I did not expect tobe your Chapter President this year, I am honoured and lookingforward to the opportunity of working with such a dynamicgroup of ladies as the 2011/2012 Board of Directors. This yearthe board consists of 6 new EWI members: Jacquie Stephens;Heather Walker; Robyn McKinney; Mary Pat Roche; Shawna
Perron; and Monique Reynolds. They will be guided and mentored by 5 seasonedand well versed members: Lorraine Swayze; Joanne Ruston; Susan Soderlund; JackiePontin; and myself. I would like to thank you ladies for volunteering your time,talents, and energy, in making the commitment to help ensure the ongoing successof EWI Calgary.
At our recent Board Retreat a wealth of information was shared between the incomingand outgoing directors. What became apparent was with so many new members tothe Calgary Chapter it is vital that we educate and even re-educate our membershipon all that EWI is. There is a rich history and we are proud of our accomplishments,we need to share our experience and mentor our new members for the future of ourorganization.
Lorraine Swayze and her board did an incredible job of growing our membershiplast year. They built up great momentum, now it’s up to ALL OF US to carry thatmomentum forward! As a Chapter we’ve had incredible success making a differencein the community where we live and work, please volunteer to assist on a committeewhere you can make a difference too.
I will do all that I can to lead with consistency, clarity, compassion and character tofocus on the 3C’s of EWI.
CONNECTIONS – CAREERS – COMMUNITY
What they mean to us as individuals, as a Chapter and as an organization. I alsopromise we’re going to have some fun doing it too!!
Okay now let’s sing it… “There ain’t no stopping us now…we’re on the move,we’ve got the groove!”
Cheers,
Michelle GoshinmonRepresenting Encana Corporation
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NEW MEMBER FIRM: BMO NESBITT BURNS
Member Rep, Shawna Perron
We welcome BMO Nesbitt Burns represented by Shawnalynn Perron.
Shawna is an Investment Advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns and part of the Perron Group there.Shawna joined the Perron Group in February 2011 and will focus on bringing awareness ofinvesting to upcoming generations – the wealth creators and on building retirement and estateplans for individuals and families – the wealth preservers. As a new addition, her ambition andability to build relationships will be lucrative assets to the team. She has past experience inbusiness development and equity research, as well as in strategy development and investorrelations. The diversity of her background will amplify her ability to meet the unique needs ofour clients.
Shawna holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University ofCalgary and Bachelors in Science (BSc) degree from the University of Waterloo. Shawna iscommitted to furthering her education in the financial industry and has a goal to become alicensed Portfolio Manager.
She is a diligent individual and dedicated to taking the uncertainty out of investing by providing guidance and educationthrough her seminars or one-on-one meetings. For more information on the seminars visit the event page on the website orfor any questions please contact her directly at [email protected].
Introducing the Calgary Perron Branch
The Calgary Perron Branch consists of 42 Investment Advisors administering greater than $7.5 billion in assets giving themunique access to corporate management teams and institutional investment executives. The Calgary Perron Branch is wellknown and respected for generating timely investment ideas and solutions for our clients.
• As a member of BMO Financial Group, one of the largest financial services providers in North America, we offer a broadrange of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and solutions to clients across Canadaand in the United States. BMO Nesbitt Burns is a core part of the success of BMO, Canada’s oldest bank, founded in 1817.
• Gary Perron has been Branch Manager since 1990. He is a Managing Director and Senior Vice President at BMO NesbittBurns and a member of the National Investment Strategy Committee. Gary has served as a Director of Progress EnergyResources and Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities leading up to it’s acquisition by BC Investment Corp in October 2010.
• Our branch holds an annual Research trip to Toronto and New York to meet with company executives and analysts faceto face. We also have a fully staffed back office and resident library.
BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Ltée provide this commentary to clients for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is based on sources that we believe to bereliable, but is not guaranteed by us, may be incomplete or may change without notice. The comments included in this document are general in nature, and professional advice regarding an individual’sparticular position should be obtained. BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Ltée are indirect subsidiaries of Bank of Montreal and Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. “BMO (M-bar Roundel symbol)” is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence. “Nesbitt Burns” is a registered trademark of BMO Nesbitt Burns Corporation Limited, used under licence.
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FIRM HIGHLIGHT: FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE
Member Rep, Robin Jackson
Welcome to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, represented by Robin Jackson. Step into a backyard of adventure at the stunningFairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Situated on the shores of famous Lake Louise and surrounded by grand wilderness it isno wonder why this is one of Canada’s favourite outdoor playgrounds.
Experience unrivaled mountain terrain just minutes away at Lake Louise ski area, spreadover four mountain faces, in the heart of Banff National Park. From snow shoeing with aMountain Heritage Guide, to dog sledding or skating through an ice castle on Lake Louise,your adventure awaits right outside the Chateau’s doors.
Discover the rich history of the area with one of the Chateau’s ownMountain Heritage Guides on a lakeshore stroll or full day hike. Takea canoe out for a morning paddle followed by afternoon tea in the Lakeview Lounge, or simply put upyour feet in the luxury of your room with a view before enjoying a fabulous fondue dinner in thefamed Walliser Stube. Indulge in luxury with an exclusive Fairmont Gold floor, outstanding Canadiancuisine and personalized service. Discover why snow worshippers, nature lovers and polishedtravelers visit The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for some of the world’s best outdoor adventure.Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, thousand year old glaciers and pristine wilderness, makeThe Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise your base for the perfect mountain adventure.
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CHAPTER NEWS
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Calling all EWI members! Do you have a home basedbusiness? We are looking for individuals/firms topromote sale items at the Christmas event on December7th. Any member interested in setting up a table topromote their business is welcome on a first come firstserved basis. Space is limited so don’t delay. We just askthat 10% of all proceeds be donated to our sponsoringcharity initiative - NeighbourLink No Crib for a Bed.Please contact Shawna at [email protected] ifyou are interested. Thank you.
The Calgary Chapter EWI Board returned from a retreat in Canmore on Sunday, October 23 fired up with enthusiasmfor the upcoming year. A combination of 14 new and outgoing board members met over two days to share ideas,history, vision, and strategy in order to facilitate a smooth transition.
We had a lot of fun, we had some differences of opinion, and at the end of it we were a much more cohesive team,with a better understanding of what we hope to accomplish in the next 12 months. Special thanks to Lorraine Swayze,Carolyn Powers, and Michelle Goshinmon for organizing a great weekend.
Photographs courtesy of Pat Kamitomo
Left: Working hard
Below: Relaxing on Saturday evening
NeighbourLink is a charitable organization connectingthe needs of Calgary’s low-income families andindividuals to the resources of the broader community.In 2010 they helped 3,467 unique clients with everythingfrom free baby supplies, household items and furniture,to food hamper deliveries, bus tickets and turkeydinners. The goal is to prevent our neighbours-in-needfrom becoming homeless by giving them the practicalhelp and basic resources they need in times ofdesperation. Their “No Crib for a Bed” program is anideal choice for Christmas! It has a very simple premise:buy a crib (or two or three!) and fill it with donations ofdiapers, wipes and infant formula. These donations willgo a long way in helping babies born into low-incomefamilies get the best possible start in life. We will besupporting No Crib for a Bed at our December meeting.
Calling All EWI Members!
NeighbourLink No Crib For A Bed
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OVERCOMING OVERWHELMED:USING “BRAIN BASICS” TO CALM
THE STORM
by Linda Goode, M.A., PresidentSavant Human Resources Ltd.Creators of the Front Line Leadership Program
Do these words seem more and more familiar:overwhelmed, frazzled, tired, stressed, depleted? Have youever thought “a holiday sounds good…or maybe short termdisability”! Recently an article in the Calgary Herald statedthat 1 in 10 North Americans over the age of 12 are takingantidepressants. So what’s that about? Why don’t timemanagement efforts seem to be enough these days? Andwhat can you do about it?
The problem is actually pretty straight forward. Ourbrains are overwhelmed with input. More specifically, ourCentral Nervous System has too much “stuff” to process.Here’s an analogy. Picture yourself driving on a paved, wideopen country road with no traffic on a beautiful sunny dayversus driving on a 16 lane Toronto highway in a blizzardwith people driving faster and closer than they should be.Sound like a disaster waiting to happen? In terms of ourCentral Nervous Systems, many of us are living on the 16lane highway.
When we’re over stimulated, our “top brain” recedes and our“primitive brain” becomes more dominant. Here’s thekicker – our “primitive brain” is mostly formed by the timewe are 4 years old and it is primarily unconscious. So whenwe’re over stimulated, our 4 year old brains are running theshow and we usually don’t realize it. Behaviours likeblaming, whining, gossiping, snapping, withdrawing,making excuses, putting others down, etc. are usuallyindicative of our 4 year old brains running the show.Bottom line - it’s hard to be viewed as professional,competent or credible when our 4 year old “primitive” brain
is in charge. For those of you who will be attending CalgaryEWI’s November meeting, we’ll be discussing this in moredetail in my “Who’s Driving Your Bus” presentation. (Fordetails see page 14).
In addition to affecting our work selves, over stimulationaffects our lives. Have you heard the expressions “I’d like tobe a human being not a human doing”? If you seem to besaying this to yourself, what can you do about it? Thesolution is also pretty straight forward but, it is unpopular.It means consciously thinking about what impact eachchoice / action/ task will have on your level of stimulation.It means adjusting some of your activities and expectationsso that you can lower your level of stimulation.Unfortunately we tend to use time as the criteria for ourdecisions. Like “how can I fit that visit in? or “I’ve got to getthe kids to soccer, do the grocery shopping, and answerthose emails”. What if your decision was based instead onthe level of stimulation? For example, “I’ve had a really busyday at work I’m not going to the mall after work to shop forshoes. I’m going to have a hot bath, sit by the fire and havedinner instead”.
You can start to see why this solution is unpopular. Itusually means saying “no” to people or activities that wehaven’t said no to before...and that’s hard. It also meansthat we have to stop and notice ourselves to learn aboutwhat sooths our nervous systems and what doesn’t. That’shard too. In order to rest, our brains need a sense oftimelessness, spaciousness and silence. What kinds ofexperiences create that for your brain?
The concept of managing stimulation to calm the storm issimple; the application can be more difficult. The rewards,however, can be significant. You might find yourself sayingthings like “I liked the way I handled myself at work today”or even “I really love my life”. Imagine that!
Contact Linda at (403) 220-0037 or check the websitewww.FrontLineLeadership.ca
Our Mission
EWI brings together key individualsfrom diverse businesses for the
purpose of pomoting member firms,enhancing personal and professional
development, and encouragingcommunity involvement.
Our Vision
A professional organization thatcreates value for its member firmsand their representatives through
career development, businessconnectivity, and involvement in
local communities .
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VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
REPORT
WAYS AND MEANS REPORT
Surprise! I bet you’ve not heard from Ways and Means for awhile so here is an update on where we are headed for therest of the year. I am Shawna Perron an Investment Advisorwith BMO Nesbitt Burns and your new Ways and MeansDirector. I welcome any support, ideas and participation inour charity fundraisers and events. It’s a great way to getconnected with other EWI members, gain experienceworking with a team, and give back to your community. Ihope to hear from you.
Our December Christmas party will not only be great fun,but we will also be donating to NeighbourLink’s “No Crib fora Bed” initiative. NeighbourLink is focused on giving back tofamilies, women and children who live below the povertyline. EWI is focused on helping women and children in needwithin our community and I believe this initiative exudesour passion in this area. You will be able to donate in threeways:
1. Cash donation2. Purchase baby items and bring them to the
Christmas party on December 7th
3. Partake in purchasing items from sponsoringvendors at the event and 10% of proceeds will bedonated to the charity
In addition, Smita from Fifth Avenue Jewellery hasgraciously offered to donated 10% of all sales from EWImembers to No Crib for a Bed over the next couple months.
I would love to have something profound to say in this VicePresident’s report. However, having only accepted and beenin the role for just 8 days, there won’t be anything epic - yet!
I can say that I am extremely excited to be part of this Boardof Directors. It is impressive to see how many new EWImembers have stepped up to Board positions this year.There are 6 member representatives on the Board (myselfincluded) that have been with EWI for less than a year. Ibelieve that the energy that comes with newness,complimented by the infinite wisdom of the more seasonedmembers on the Board, will create a dynamic team. I’mlooking forward to being part of that team.
I am thrilled to be on the Board for the next few years when,for the first time in the history of EWI, our CorporatePresident will be from Calgary. I hope that we can makeKaren Skirten proud and I am excited about the visibilitythat the Calgary Chapter may get as a result of her position.We are doing some amazing things here - I’m hoping that Ican help keep up the momentum.
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Minutes of the Chapter Business MeetingCalgary Chapter
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL®
June 15, 2011
Call to Order:Meeting called to order by Lorraine Swayze at 8:28 pm, at Heritage Park, Railway Orientation Centre, Calgary, Alberta.
Roll Call:Phyllis Snider conducted roll call. There were 20 voting members in attendance and 6 voting members by proxy. DanineBirkholm declared a quorum present for the business meeting.Parliamentarian, Debbie Laval read the Meeting and Voting Rules.
Minutes:MOVED by Danine Birkholm that the minutes from the November 17, 2010 Business meeting be approved as presented.SECONDED by Joann Ruston. MOTION CARRIED.
Directors and Appointed Posts/Committee reports:Reports were published in the Connect.
Board of Directors:President, Lorraine Swayze – nothing further to report.Vice President/President Elect, Carolyn Powers – nothing further to report.Secretary, Danine Birkholm – nothing further to report.Treasurer, Charlane Rombough / Lorraine Swayze – nothing further to report.Sergeant-At-Arms, Joan St. Louis – not present.Program, Debbie Laval – nothing further to report.Membership, Nancy Rosychuk – not present.Publications, Jackie Pontin – nothing further to report.Ways & Means, VacantTechnology, Toni Bousquet – nothing further to report.Past President, Brenda Davidson – not present.MOVED by Danine Birkholm to accept the board reports, SECONDED by Sharon Metcalfe. MOTION CARRIED.
Appointed Posts/CommitteesCalgary Health Trust Endowment, Lorraine Swayze – this has been handed over to Karen Skirten – nothing further to report.Heart & Stroke Endowment, Lorraine Swayze – nothing further to report.University of Calgary Endowment, Fran Esler – nothing further to report.Historian, Pat Kamitomo – nothing further to report.MOVED by Joann Ruston to approve the appointed posts, SECONDED by Katherine Stranks. MOTION CARRIED
New Business:Charlane Rombough / Lorraine Swayze presented the proposed budget for 2011.MOVED by Danine Birkholm to approve the budget as presented, SECONDED by Audrey Lammle. MOTION CARRIED.Proposed Corporate Bylaw Amendment: Article III Membership Non-Compete Clause – Lorraine SwayzeBallots were given to all attendees. 6 representatives didn’t want the by-law to change and 16 representatives do want theby-law to change.Karen Skirten MOVED that we send the delegates non-instructive manner to LCAM and vote as in the best interest for theCalgary Chapter. Audrey Lammle SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment:Lorraine Swayze adjourned the meeting at 9:09 pm.
SECRETARIES REPORT
RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT REPORT
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CLEANING TIPI’m excited to be the new Recruitment and Retention Director for the CalgaryChapter. We have had great success over the past year expanding our membershipand I’m looking forward to building on that success over the coming months.
As of October 25th, 2011 the Calgary Chapter membership is as follows:Members 50Honorary Life 11Sustaining 2Transitional 0
There are no new potential member firms to post.
Watch for details on our upcoming membership contest and make sure youbring guests to the monthly meetings. It’s a great way to increase EWI’sexposure and it gives our guests a perfect opportunity to experience firsthandwhat a fantastic organization EWI is and what we are all about.
I look forward to the coming year with EWI and thanks for the opportunity toserve on the Board. I know it will be a fun and successful year for EWI.
Respectfully submitted, Heather Walker, NuVista Energy
HISTORIAN REPORT
The President’s book is almost finished. I intend to scan this and past records forease of accessibility. A scrapbook highlighting the last 50 presidents will be compiled.
Respectfully submitted,Pat Kamitomo, Historian
PUBLICATIONS REPORT
Articles for Connect are always welcomed. Thank you to all members who havesubmitted articles to date.
I am thrilled to be your Program Director for the upcoming year. I look forwardto working with my Program Committee (which by the way I am looking forvolunteers for) to ensure that we provide you with a year full of programs thatwill meet our “3 Cs” mandate (Connections, Careers, Community).I welcome any suggestions as to Speakers or Topics that you’d like to see in theupcoming year. Feel free to email any suggestions (or volunteer for ProgramCommittee) to [email protected].
and mow your leaves into confetti. Use asharp blade on a normal mowing speed,it’s most efficient when the leaves are nomore than 4 inches deep. It’s best tomow when leaves are damp frommorning dew (but not sopping wet fromrain). That way they won’t fly around asmuch, or set off allergies. You may haveto run over them twice.
Once chopped into small bits, here arefour tips to use them in your gardeninstead of sending them to the dump:Left in place on the lawn, they act as freefertilizer, returning nutrients andorganic matter to the soil.
Spread over top of your perennial beds,fall leaves act as winter mulch, providingan insulating blanket, improving soilquality as they break down. Also useleaves in your fall mulch when plantingfall bulbs and other fall plantings thatmay be susceptible to frost heaving.
In the vegetable garden, mix chopped upleaves into the soil. They will decayquicker over the winter than leaves leftwhole. In the spring the soil surface willbe free of clumps, making sowing seedsless of a chore.
Cleaning up fall leaves and placing themnear your compost pile ensures that youhave an excellent source of “brownmaterial” to help in the compostingprocess. The leaves balance the greenmatter in the pile so that the break-down of the materials will happen morequickly and thoroughly.
Wait till a fresh fall day where you canspend some time playing in the leaveswith your family before you chop them up.
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Donor: Calgary Chapter, Executive Women International
Purpose: Offered annually to a single-parent undergraduate student, lawfully having custody of theiroffspring, who is entering the final year in any faculty at the University of Calgary. The awardis based on academic merit and financial need. To be eligible the student must be registered fulltime but need not be carrying a full course load.
The recipient of our 2010 scholarship is Victoria Bouvier.She is a student in the Faculty of Arts.
Each scholarship winner has been very deserving and in need of this award and very appreciative of receiving the monies. AsUniversity fees increase each year and with the substantial losses in the market this year, I would like to suggest to the Boardthat possibly some of our philanthropic monies raised could be put towards the endowment fund in order that we canincrease the value of the scholarship.
Attached is a copy of the financial statement, see next page.
Please remember:· Individuals or companies can make Donations/bequests to our EWI Endowment Fund at any time.· The University of Calgary will issue receipts for income tax purposes for any members or companies who make a
contribution to our fund.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me at 403 282-4640 or email me at: [email protected]
Respectfully submitted,Fran EslerEWI Endowment Fund
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Photos From The October Meeting
President Lorraine Swayze - Canada Safeway - thanked the outgoing Board members ...............
Toni Bousquet - Royal LePage Solutions Danine Birkholm - Life Member Nancy Rosychuk - NV Fashions
Jackie Pontin - GWL Realty AdvisorsKatharine Stranks - Bank of MontrealDebbie Laval - Encana Corp
Joan St. Louis - Sheraton Cavalier ............. and welcomed the new President,Michelle Goshinmon - Encana Corp
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Guest speakers, Sharon and Diane Madill -Élan Fashion Consultants
Enjoying an excellent meal, courtesy of Carriage House Inn
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DATES TO NOTE
November 8, 2011Professional Development Webinar
Building Trust in the Workplace
November 9, 2011Board meeting, Encana, 5:00 pm
November 15, 2011Professional Development Webinar
The Basics of MyEWI
November 16, 2011Membership and Business meeting
November 30, 2011Board meeting
December 7, 2011Membership meeting, Calgary Golf & Country Club
January 11, 2012Board meeting
January 18, 2012Membership meeting
February 8, 2012Board meeting
February 15, 2012Membership meeting
March 14, 2012Board meeting
March 21, 2012Membership meeting
April 11, 2012Board meeting
April 18, 2012Membership meeting
May 4, 2012Hot Heels Fashion Show, Hotel Arts
May 9, 2012Board meeting
May 16, 2012Membership meeting
June 13, 2012Board meeting
June 20, 2012Membership meeting
July 18, 2012Board meeting
August 8, 2012Board meeting
August 13, 2012Charity Connect Golf Tournament
September 5, 2012Board meeting
September 19, 2012Membership meeting
October 10, 2012Board meeting
October 17, 2012Membership meeting
October 19 - 21, 2012Board retreat
HUMOR IN THE WORKPLACE
Check Your Shampoo Bottle Label.
I dont know WHY I didnt figure this out sooner!It’s the shampoo I use in the shower!
When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down mywhole body and (duh!) printed very clearly on theshampoo label is this warning FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY!
NO wonder I have been gaining weight!!!
Well! I have gotten rid of that shampoo and I amgoing to start using Dawn dish soap instead.
Their label reads,DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISEDIFFICULT TO REMOVE.
Problem Solved!!!
If I don’t answer the phone …I’ll be in the shower!!!
Submitted by Toni Bousquet, Royal LePage Solutions
Submitted by Lorraine Swayze,
Canada Safeway
Reprinted from Globe and Mail
EWI Corporate Offices / 515 South 700 East Suite 2A / Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
I am the Sergeant at Arms for the EWI Calgary Chapter.
If you plan to attend the upcoming meeting or wish to bring a guest,please log on to www.ewicalgary.com and register on-line!
Registration deadline is Friday, November 11, 2011.
If you have difficulties with the on-line registration or have forgottenyour password, please contact me directly and I will assist you.
Any food allergies or special food requests should be indicated onyour registration.
Thank you and I will see you at the next meeting,
Robyn McKinneyrepresenting Fairmont Palliser Hotel
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Location: Traders GrillCalgary Marriott110 9th Ave SE
5:00 pm Cocktails and networking6:00 pm Dinner
Speaker: Linda Goode, Savant Resources“Who’s Driving Your Bus?”
Cost: $40 for Sustaining/Life Recognition$45 for Members$50 for Guests
NOVEMBER MEETING
NOVEMBER SPEAKER INFORMATION
For over 30 years Linda Goode has worked with leaders, teams and HR Practitionersacross Canada. Linda has always been fascinated with how individuals and organizationschange. Her M.A. in Administration, her postgraduate studies in Counselling and in theNeuroscience of Leadership have all influenced her training, coaching and changeinterventions.
For more information about Linda and her Calgary based company, Savant HumanResources Ltd. go to www.FrontLineLeadership.ca, or contact Linda at either (403) 220-0037 or [email protected]
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EWI Corporate Offices / 515 South 700 East Suite 2A / Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852online: ewiconnect.org email:[email protected]
2010-2011CORPORATE OFFICERS
& DIRECTORS
PresidentLisa Stokes
B.R.P. Entertainment
EWI of Harrisburg
VP / President ElectKaren Skirten
TierOne Travel
EWI of Calgary
SecretaryDarlene Banogon
North Island Credit Union
EWI of San Diego
TreasurerKerry Feltenberg
Arizona Grand Resort
EWI of Phoenix
DirectorNancy Harrison
Everything Just So
EWI of Chattanooga
DirectorCindy Hillegass
Dalco Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
EWI of Minneapolis
DirectorCarolyn Woodmansee
Washington Trust Bank
EWI of Spokane
Corporate AdvisorSharon Bennett
Lifetouch
EWI of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
QUICK FIX RECIPE SWAP
Nancy’s One Dish Supper
Simply put all the ingredients in dish, pop it in a 350 oven. Greatwhen you forgot to take something out of the freezer for dinner.
Layer in an 8X8 baking dish:Frozen VegetablesOne Cup Uncooked RiceYour Favorite Campbell’s Cream Soup – we usemushroom, celery, or broccoliPlace frozen Chicken or Pork Chops on top
Put your feet up and Bake at 350 for an hour.
Submitted by Nancy Rosychuk -NV Fashions
SUBMISSIONS PLEASE!
I am looking for items to feature in upcoming editions of Connect.Do you have news that you would like to share with themembership? Births, deaths, illnesses, or even a job promotion?Maybe there is a job opportunity at your firm and you want tonetwork it. Share that information to all Chapter members via theConnect.
Do you think EWI is a great organization to be a part of? What hasbeing a member done for you personally, or for your firm? I amlooking for members testimonials to include in Connect.
Have we highlighted your company in Connect? Please submit yourfirm profile to Publications Director so we can showcase your firm.
Have you read a good book lately, send in your book review.
What’s your quick supper solution? I need your recipes.
Please send any submissions to Publications Director [email protected]
JOB POSTINGGWL Realty Advisors is currently looking for an Administrative Assistant. Reporting to Paul Skeans, Senior Director,Asset Management, the successful candidate will fill a full time position at our Prairie Regional Office in Calgary, AB.
The primary responsibility of the Administrative Assistant is to assist the Directors and Managers of the business unitin performing a wide variety of confidential administrative duties.
All interested individuals are invited to forward their resume to Elena Wall via email at [email protected]
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