Our philosophy...If you want to know the road ahead,

talk with someone who is coming back.

“The opportunity to sit with community and business leaders to discuss inspiring ideas, as well as challenges in my career, and to formulate applicable solutions was invaluable.” Anne Cox, 2013 Junior Member Participant

“The group of young professionals was second to none. I made several lifelong friends through this program.” Allyson B. Baumeister, 2013 Mentor

“As a recent transplant to Fort Worth, the Junior Mentor Dinner Series provided me with the perfect opportunity to meet other members and leaders in our community. The program challenged me to be more aware of issues that affect Fort Worth while interacting with a diverse group of young professionals.” John Ingebritson, 2013 Junior Member Participant

Having received national accolades for creativity in programming from industry professionals, the

Junior Mentor Dinner Series has established itself as a unique and prestigious forum for junior members to learn from some of Fort Worth’s

most respected leaders.

This year’s Series is set to exceed all expectations. Develop relationships and build your professional

network at this not-to-be missed annual event.

Junior Mentor Dinner Series Planning Committee

Contact Kathy Kinney817-338-3492 | kkinney@fortworthclub.com

Series dates and registration information

DINNER ONETuesday, January 28 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.

True Colors Kent Dean

Director of Field Marketing, Rosa’s Café, Licensed True ColorsTM Facilitator

DINNER twoTuesday, February 25 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Refusing the NoSteve Palko

Ed.D. Assoc. Professor of Professional Practice, Educational Leadership, TCU, Co-founder of XTO Energy, Inc.

DINNER ThreeTuesday, March 18 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.

When Opportunity Doesn’t Knock, Build a Door

Robert EarleyPresident & CEO, JPS Health Network

DINNER FOURTuesday, April 22 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Helping Other People ExcelGary Randle

Co-founder & President, H.O.P.E. Farm

Enrollment fee for the Junior Mentor Dinner

Series is $250. Register online at

www.fortworthclub.com/jmds by January 24.

P A S T P A R T I C I P A n t r e v i e w s

The Junior Mentor Dinner Series is an esteemed and highly-anticipated annual tradition of The

Fort Worth Club. Now in its eighth year, the program is designed to foster professional and social

relationships between Fort Worth Club junior members and some of Fort Worth’s most

respected leaders. Junior participants dine and dialogue with an outstanding selection of

mentors over the course of four dinner events. Each dinner features a keynote speaker who will

share extraordinary life lessons learned and applied throughout their remarkable careers.

Each of the four evenings will conclude with an after-party for coffee, cocktails and dessert.

Carley Moore Co-chair

Mark Phillips Co-chair

Allyson Baumeister Advisor

Anne Cox

Kim Godde

John Ingebritson

Nick Moore

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True Colors Kent Dean will present True Colors, a personality

assessment that enables us to easily identify various personality types. This laugh-

out-loud presentation will enlighten and provide participants with a valuable tool for

executing successful communication in professional and personal relationships.

Refusing the No From humble beginnings, Steve Palko defied the odds and rose through the corporate ranks culminating in the co-founding of XTO Energy, which became the largest producer of natural gas in the U.S. Palko earned his doctorate in education from TCU where he now serves as Associate Professor of Professional Practice, Educational Leadership.

When Opportunity Doesn’t Knock, Build a Door A Texas native, Robert Earley experienced success at a young age, having been elected to serve in the Texas House of Representatives at age 23. What followed was a diverse career in government, education and commerce, which showcases his ability to master the art of opportunity.

Helping Other People Excel Gary Randle exemplifies

a lifetime of commitment to leadership development serving at-risk boys who are

from fatherless homes. Randle’s organization focuses on influencing young lives to be

agents of change and to have a positive impact in their community and beyond.

January 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Kent DeanDirector of Field Marketing for Rosa’s Café, Licensed Facilitator for True ColorsTM

February 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Steve e. palKo, eD.D.Associate Professor of Professional Practice, Educational Leadership, TCU; Co-founder, XTO Energy

march 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.robert earleyPresident & CEO, JPS Health Network

april 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Gary ranDleCo-founder & President, H.O.P.E. Farm

DeveloP RelATIoNShIPS & BuIlD YouR PRofeSSIoNAl NeTwoRK:

Dine and dialog with some of Fort Worth’s most respected leaders

Linda ChristieCommunity & Government Relations

Director, Tarrant Regional Water District

Nancy JonesPresident,

Community Foundation

JoAnn H. MeansAttorney at Law

Brian PetrandoManaging Partner,

Northwestern Mutual

Mike FlynnCo-founder & President,

Southland Property Tax Consultants, Inc.

Karl KomatsuPresident,

Komatsu Architecture

Mark NurdinFort Worth Region CEO,

Bank of Texas

John PinkertonChairman of the Board of Directors,

Range Resources

Anne Holland, CFPSenior Executive Vice President,

Chief Lending Officer, OmniAmerican Bank

Martha “Tim” LattaPrincipal,

TL Design Group

Robert E. Opitz, CPAManaging Partner,

Rylander, Clay, & Opitz, LLP

Rob SellPrincipal, Director of Design,

V Fine Homes

Jennifer JohnsExecutive Director,

Ronald McDonald House

Honorable Terry R. Means

U.S. District Judge

Nick PappasPartner,

Bruner & Pappas, L.L.P.

Tonya VeaseyTonya Veasey, CEO & Founder,

Open Channels Group