A Letter from Our President...

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1 TULSA April 2014 Vol. 14, No. 4 I hope everyone enjoyed the anniversary celebration of 58 years for EWI of Tulsa. At our March meeting, we were educated by Tulsa s own past presidents who empowered us to persevere when faced with challenges and encouraged us with their triumphs. At the end of the evening as each one gave an account of her year and the success she achieved, it was interesting to see how all described in one unified voice the benefits of EWI and what a powerful impact it has made on each of their lives. Words that were repeated by all and are part of Executive Women International: Leadership Opportunities Involvement Support Encouragement Mentoring Professionalism A Letter from Our President... Thank you Roberta Montgomery (Helmerich & Payne), Rita Young (The William K. Warren Foundation), Pat Desormeau (Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance), Linda Safley (formerly represented Alliance Data Systems), and Jessica Bolen (Montereau) for sharing your EWI story. Past presidents are often referred to as the Has Beens. I am looking forward to a successful year and will be honored to be considered a Has Been. I will see you in April as we continue to Tap Into Success at the Sky Loft Event Center and enjoy the evening as we listen to Marcia MacLeod. The month of April also brings Spring Conference. This year s conference is nestled in the scenic Pacific Northwest, where attendees will enjoy inspiring leadership training while having the chance to explore the vibrant and historic city of Spokane. (Continued on next page) Officers & Directors President Kim Bowman, T.D. Williamson, Inc. [email protected], Vice President/President-Elect Dana Nichols, Cimarex Energy Company [email protected], Secretary Jodi Erickson, State Farm Insurance Companies [email protected], Treasurer Melanie Dennis, Omni Air International, Inc. [email protected], Sergeant-at-Arms Maureen Quinn, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance [email protected], B/C/DP Bonnie Pace, Joe West Insurance [email protected], Membership Lisa Stansill, United States Beef Corp. (Arby s) [email protected], Program Felicia Senter, Tulsa Tech [email protected], Communication Angie Walters, Schnake Turnbo Frank [email protected], Fundraising Reta Hallam, Manhattan Construction Company [email protected], Advisors Karen Kellogg, JPMorgan Chase & Co. [email protected], Judy Russell, ONEOK Inc. [email protected], Janis Cohlmia, Tropical Plant Design, Inc. [email protected], Letter from the President, Board of Directors p.1 April Meeting Announcement p.2 Board Reports p.3-4 Meeting Highlights p. 5-6 Information and Dates to Remember p.7

2 Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend an Academy of Leadership course: Finding Your Voice: An Experience in Leadership. I hope you join me and Fall for Spokane on April 24-26, Your servant leader, Kim Bowman EWI of Tulsa EWI OF TULSA April Chapter Meeting The Marathon of Leadership When: Thursday, April 10, :30 pm Check-in/Registration 6:00 pm Meeting Begins Dress: Business or Business Casual Where: Cost: Sky Loft Event Center at First Place Tower 15 E. 5 th, 41 st Floor Tulsa, OK $40 Members & Guests RSVP: By Friday, April 4 Please reply promptly Respond to: Maureen Quinn, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance [email protected] Meeting Fees: Make checks payable to EWI of Tulsa Fee may be paid at the door or mailed to: Melanie Dennis Omni Air International P.O. Box Tulsa, OK RSVP Response Guideline Please type in the subject line: Yes, I will attend or Yes, I will attend with guests (names in body of ) or No, I will not attend (List reason for missing in body of , i.e., vacation, etc.) For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: 2 Page

3 COURTESY REPORT APRIL BIRTHDAYS TREASURER S REPORT The GENERAL OPERATING ACCOUNT as of February 28, 2014, was $61, EXECUTIVES REPRESENTATIVES DATE NAME COMPANY DATE NAME COMPANY 4 17 Dr. Steadman Upham David Huey The University of Tulsa Dewberry 2 6 Donna Andrest Florence Titus 21 R.E. Patterson Mid-America Land, Grain & Equipment 28 Tom McCoy Cattle Co. Cimarex Energy Co. APRIL FIRM ANNIVERSARIES 1998 Moore Funeral Home, Inc Lexus of Tulsa 2012 APSCO, Inc. Cattle Co. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS REPORT MARCH ATTENDANCE First Representatives* 28 Second Representatives 6 Third Representatives 1 Sustaining Representatives 3 Life Members 0 Executive/Representatives 1 Honorary Representatives 0 Guests 1 Executives** 0 Total 40 * The First Representative count does not include Executive/Representatives. For total first representative count, add the first representative and the Executive/Representatives together. ** Executive count does not include Executive/Representatives. For total Executive count, add the Execs and Exec/Reps together. Doubletree Hotel Downtown Oklahoma Mailing 8 Gail Dodson Social Security Law Center, LLC Linda Jones Bonnie Pace Sharon Keasler Jamie Harris Teri Edmondson Tonya Solomon Marilyn Cinocca Reta Hallam Margaret Harrison Verizon Wireless Joe West Company Sustaining Member Helmerich & Payne, Inc. The William K. Warren Foundation Allegra Print & Imaging Sustaining Member Manhattan Construction Company Tulsa Community College For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: 3 Page

4 MEMBERSHIP REPORT NEW EXECUTIVES Tom McCoy, Cimarex Energy Co. James Weller, Verizon Wireless John Lindsay, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. NEW REPRESENTATIVES Jamie Harris, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Connie Mackey, Don Thornton Automotive (Lexus of Tulsa) Roberta Montgomery, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (2 nd Rep.) MEMBER FIRM RESIGNATIONS Saint Francis Health Systems MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS TO Neunes Mitchell Freese Tulsa Business Legal News Usborne Books & More EXECUTIVE RESIGNATIONS Jerry Nagel, Cimarex Energy Co. Jennifer Prout, Verizon Wireless Hans Helmerich, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. REPRESENTATIVE RESIGNATION Roberta Montgomery, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. FIRST HELLO TO THE FINAL FAREWELL Perfect Attendance Debbie Ash, Jessica Bolen, Kim Bowman, LaQuinda Davison, Pat Desormeau, Margaret Harrison, Karen Kellogg, Dana Nichols, Lisa Stansill, Rita Young, Teri Edmondson, Maureen Quinn, Linda Polson For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: 4 Page

5 Members Bebe Davison, Gatesway Foundation; Melanie Dennis, OMNI Air International; Felicia Senter, Tulsa Tech and Margaret Harrison, Tulsa Community College Mary Morrow, Zarrow Family Office, LLC and Janice Morgan, Alzheimer s Association The Doubletree Hotel Downtown provided a beautiful venue for Tulsa s 58th Anniversary For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: 5 Page

6 Welcome two new representatives, Jennifer Broaddus, T.D. Williamson, Inc., and Jamie Harris, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. President Kim Bowman, Jennifer Broaddus, Jamie Harris and Roberta Montgomery Tap Into Success with the help of past Tulsa Presidents Roberta Montgomery, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Pat Desormeau, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Jessica Bolen, Montereau Rita Young, The William K. Warren Foundation Linda Safley, Direct Energy For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: 6 Page

7 HAVE INFORMATION TO SHARE? COURTESY NOTICES If you have an announcement you d like distributed to the members, please send your news to Susanne Braddy at [email protected]. EWI OF TULSA IS ON FACEBOOK If you would like to follow EWI of Tulsa on Facebook, Janice Morgan at [email protected]. EWI OF TULSA DIRECTORY UPDATES Please provide any updates for the directory to Jodi Erickson via phone at or at [email protected]. EWI CORPORATE UPDATES ( Check your member information on the Corporate Website and update your profile online. If you do not have access to /internet, please contact Jodi Erickson at POSTINGS FOR MONTHLY CONNECT Please send all submissions for the Connect to Angie Walters, [email protected] by Monday, April 21, 2014, for the May issue. DATES TO REMEMBER Event Time Date Location Executive Appreciation Breakfast 7:30 a.m. April 17 The Summit Club, 15 W. 6 th St. Professional Development Webinar 3:00 p.m. ET April Code: B/C/DP Committee Meeting 11:45 a.m. April 1 Senor Tequila, 33 rd & Peoria Fundraising Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. April 3 Manhattan Construction Membership Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. April 8 U.S. Beef Corp. (Arby s) Monthly Chapter Meeting 5:30 p.m. April 10 Skyloft Event Center Board Meeting 11:30 a.m. April 16 T.D. Williamson, Inc. Programs Committee Meeting Noon April 22 Tulsa Tech Reading Rally Committee Meeting Noon April 25 Alzheimer s Association Spring Conference TBD April Spokane, WA 2014 LCAM TBD September Arlington, VA OUR MISSION EWI brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of: Promoting member firms, Enhancing personal and professional development, and, OUR VISION To be a professional organization that creates value for its member firms and their representatives through career development, business connectivity, and involvement in local communities. Encouraging community involvement. For more information on EWI, check out the Corporate Website: ewiconnect.com or EWI of Tulsa Website: 7 Page