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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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Chartered October 19, 1957

2015-2016

Officers & Directors

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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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www.ewi-memphis.com

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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Ignite | Engage | Thrive ewi-memphis.com

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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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Connections | Careers | Community www.ewi-memphis.com

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"EWI brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of

promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development,

and encouraging community involvement. 6 | Page

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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November 2014 EWI of Memphis

www.ewi-memphis.com

"A good leader inspires their people to have confidence in him/her.

A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” 7 | Page

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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

scholarships and literacy initiatives.” 8 | Page

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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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"Authenticity: The Power is YOU!"

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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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www.ewi-memphis.com

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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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www.ewi-memphis.com

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

[email protected]

TREASURER

Judy Carmichael

William Howard & Company

901.761.5068

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

SECRETARY

Nina Nguyen

Regions Bank

601.597.7806

[email protected]

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Deborah Vaughn

Staples

901-566-6415

[email protected]

FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR

Angel Halpern

Regions Bank

901.580.5487

[email protected]

ADVISOR

Cindy Lynch

Medtronic, Inc.

901.399.2765

[email protected]

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Mary Judson


901.261.5015

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT &

RETENTION DIRECTOR

Erica Simpson

Memphis College of Art

731.225.0713

[email protected]

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PARLIAMENTARY ADVISOR

Martha Pallesen


(901) 366-9673

[email protected]

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


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


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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