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April 2016

Vol. 59, Issue 4

P r e s i d e n t

Linda Gr issom Medtronic, Inc.

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

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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

Deb orah Vaughn

Staples

B / C / D P D i r e c t o r

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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 Mar tha Pal lesen

Pallesen Consulting Services, LLC

Letter from the President Linda Grissom, Medtronic, Inc.

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EWI® of Memphis Team!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter time with children, family and friends, survived the daylight savings time change, and is looking forward to increased outdoor activities! My special “delight” at this time of year – flip flops!! Oh glorious free toes!!

We received a Good News announcement in the recent Corporate EWIConnect regarding our application to the

EWI Foundation for a $1000 Grant for B/C/DP:

The B/C/DP Chapter Grants were awarded to each chapter that applied, based on their request to utilize the funds for a 501c3 project benefiting their local communities. The Corporate Office will be issuing the checks this week …..

This provides “cushion” to our annual B/C/DP account and puts us in a great position for our 2016-2017 budget planning for our 501(c)(3) activities.

With an online search for the various events and activities that are available in the general Memphis driving area during April, you can find almost anything – Pat Benatar, The Moody Blues and Gladys Knight in Tunica, Literacy Through Sports, golf, basketball, baseball and even Cinderella on stage.

This led me to start a “punch list” of EWI® of Memphis events. Allow me to

kindly challenge you with this: Are YOU Engaged?

Annual Reading Rally is scheduled for May 20 at approximately 11:30am. Volunteers needed. Author, Perre Magness and Les Passess Kids on the Block will be our partners at the Shrine School in Memphis.

Annual Board Forum hosted by the Chattanooga Chapter, April 29-30, in Chattanooga. Are you able to attend and represent our chapter and bring home new and innovative thinking for chapter growth? Deadline is now!

Straw Ballot details are forthcoming. Nominate yourself or a fellow repre-sentative for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors. You will be enlightened and energized!

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“Add real value to your life through friendships, business contacts,

and improving your community.”

Chartered October 19, 1957

2015-2016

Officers & Directors

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ASIST Awards will be given in June. Committee member openings! This is a once a year project

commitment….Easy-Peasy! Emotional gratification guaranteed!

Annual Golf Tournament is July 11. A large committee makes the workload a snap and presents a most

enjoyable afternoon of networking – join in! Start a TEAM! Grab a sponsorship! Find a sports themed door

prize for the silent auction! Secure a Tee Sign sponsor! Donate water, soda, beer, goodie bag items! Be a

hostess to our teams! Learn the ropes of Golf Tournament planning and add that to your resume . :)

LCAM in September! Start planning with your Executive now and join us in Spokane. It will put a fire in your

soul to stay “EWI connected.”

Annual Professional Leadership Award is forthcoming for a qualified candidate. Curious??

April 21st Chapter Meeting is at the lovely Crescent Club with speaker Rebecca Lesley of Court Appointed

Special Advocates. Be there and bring a prospective guest! We’ll provide the orientation packet and a huge

welcoming atmosphere! Advise in advance please.

April 21st Chapter Meeting will be a plethora of silent auction items – our theme for your planning is “Free for

All!” Can’t wait! Did I mention flip flops? Just kidding…..

Our newsletter is highlighting four (4) firms each month in a ½ page ad and Mary Judson could use your

input for any special and relative information on your firm. Please email Mary with specifics. We look

forward to learning something new on each member firm!

Recruit! Recruit!! Recruit!! At every opportunity!

RFPs for bids on printing and photography opportunities at this year’s LCAM in Spokane can be found on the

Corporate Website if your firm is interested.

The Professional Development Webinar on April 5th will be “It’s Not about the Title” and delivered by

Jeannette Armbrust of Skyline Exhibits. See the Corporate Newsletter or visit the Corporate Website to

register. Invite a friend or colleague to join the session! It’s one of our perks! Professional career training as

part of your EWI membership!

Corporate Board Service – is this for you? This is another professional growth opportunity that EWI offers to

qualified candidates! Details can be found on the Corporate Website or reach out to a board member.

Whew! We are a busy chapter and the opportunities are endless! Pick one, pick two…..pick them all!! Plug in – you will not regret it. Like Uncle Sam has always said, “We want YOU!”

Linda

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December 2014

“Add real value to your life through friendships, business contacts,

and improving your community.”

Income as of March 29, 2016

General Operating Account $ 36,979.53 B/C/DP $ 13,461.30 CD $ 50,000 Total $ 100,440.80

March Fundraising Income

Silent Auction Items $ 65.00 Mar. Wine Sales $ 0 Nuts $ 0 Total $ 65.00

March Membership Report

Member Firms: 28 Member 1st Reps: 27 2nd Reps: 5 Sustainers: 9 Life: 1 Honorary: 2 Total : 44

March Chapter Meeting

Attendance Report

Member Representatives : 18 Sustaining Members: 2 Guests: 7 Honorary: 1 Life Member: 0 Total Attendance: 28

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

April Board Meeting

Thursday, April 14, 2016

5:45 p.m.

Location: Staples

Chapter Website:

www.ewi-memphis.com

4 Janet Samples

4 Krissie Heuer

15 Dianne Westphal

17 Betty Loveless

22 Mary Judson

24 Rose Ann Bradley

28 Melinda Edwards

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“Promoting healthy, strong, and sustainable communities through

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Member “ Regrets Only” and “Guest Name” are to be sent to Mable Barringer

no later than Friday, March 11th, 2016.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (901) 683-6185

Please join EWI® of Memphis

for

April Chapter Meeting

Thursday, April 21st

Networking: 5:30 P.M. Program: 6:00 P.M.

Crescent Club Founders Room

6075 Poplar Ave South #909

Memphis, TN 38119

Speaker:

Rebecca Lesley-Paulk from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)

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Thursday, April 21, 2016 Crescent Club

Don’t forget to bring ANYTHING that screams SPRING!

Please let Angel Halpern know if you are able to bring an item. We’d like to have 5 – 7 items for our Silent Auction

Thanks for your continued support!

Angel Halpern [email protected]

Fundraising Director

“SPRING FLING” April’s Silent Auction

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

A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves

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EWI MEMPHIS READING RALLY Please mark your calendars to attend the 2016 Reading Rally. Our 2016 Reading Rally will be at the Memphis Shrine School, 4259 Forest View Drive, Memphis, TN 38118. The Shrine School, which is a part of the Shelby County School system, is committed, along with the home, community and Shrine organization, to provide a supportive foundation for lifelong learning in a safe, nurturing , and challenging environment, while guiding all student to reach their individual academic, physical, social and emotional potential.

11:30am — Meet at Shrine School for tour of facility

12:00pm — Reading Rally start time

LCAM 2016 UPDATES

We are excited about our upcoming LCAM in Spokane in September, 2016. EWI of Spokane is rolling out the red carpet to all representatives attending. Their Member Firms and chapter representatives are working diligently to make it a Leadership Conference and Annual Meet-ing to remember. We will have event updates, speakers and other information for you in the near future. In the meantime, we're always looking for national and international sponsors for this event and have sponsor letters for your use.

2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Information on ASIST scholarships are available online and from the Corporate Office. Re-member the deadline for submission for EWISP applications are due to the Chapters by April 15 and the ASIST applications are due to the Chapters by May 13.

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EWICORNER MEMBER FIRM NEWS


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Never feel ruffled again.

Feathers Spa at the Peabody is a full service spa—massage, fa-

cials, nails, hair, body wraps, waxing & makeup. They offer ex-

clusive product lines that cannot be found in the area, only at

The Peabody. Offering a full line of high-end spa and salon

products from Zents, Pevonia, SpaRitual, and La Bella Donna.

FEATHERED FRIENDS PROGRAM

If you live or work in the Downtown or Midtown Memphis area

you qualify to get 25% off all services all the time!

Jane Bratton’s executive, Barry Regan, Sr VP Global Supply Chain at Smith & Nephew, Inc., recently hosted his Senior Leadership Team at a Grizzlies game. Besides Memphis, the attendees came from Andover MA; Austin, TX; London, UK; Hull, UK; Baar, Switzerland; The Netherlands; and Dubai, U.A.E. For many of them, it was their first NBA game. They so much enjoyed meeting Grizz, who visited the company suite and served popcorn to the guests before posing for pho-tos. Paige Perkins (Memphis Grizzlies) also visited the suite and welcomed everyone, spreading her brilliant rays of sunshine. Then, Paige’s boss came by to meet Mr. Regan and after learning how far some of these folks had come to see a game, he brought each person a tee shirt. The group was so excited and had a great evening! One of the team members asked “how do I know every-one!?” hmmm … EWI CONNECTIONS! I’ve told my co-workers I am assured of a great perfor-mance review next time around. My boss thinks I’m wonderful and Paige is the reason!

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EWICORNER MEMBER FIRM NEWS

To read more about Medtronic’s son, Randall

please visit the commercialappeal.com

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"Professional Development through stellar programming and

our acclaimed Academy of Leadership.”

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March Chapter Meeting Recap Firm Night: University of Memphis Holiday Inn

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Memphis In April

Saturday, April 2 | 10am-4pm

Sunday, April 17 | 2pm

April 22-23 | 6pm-11am

Down to Earth Festival

Celebrate sustainability at the biggest Earth Day celebration in the Mid-South! For a day full of live music, high-adventure play, eco-friendly vendors, local + sustainable food and clean, green fun!

THE 9TH ANNU AL DOWN TO EARTH FESTIV AL FEATURES :

live music

adventure play activities

local food trucks

eco-friendly exhibitors

green speakers circle

eco depot children's crafts

Go Ape Treetop Ropes Course

Parking Fee: $5 per vehicle

Earth Day 5K

Celebrate going green at the fourth annual Earth Day 5K! After the race, runners are invited to par-ticipate in a tree planting at Shelby Farms Park or to take one of the saplings home to green up their community.

Pre-registration (online only): $25 | Race Day Registration: $30

Earth Day Family Camp Out

Celebrate Earth Day with an overnight adventure at Shelby Farms Park! Join us for a family-friendly campout in the Woodland Discovery Playground. Campers will supply their own tents and camping equipment, and we will provide the rest!

a campout in the Woodland Discovery Playground

a guided nature hike

sustainable arts + crafts

fun earth science activities

family entertainment + snacks in the yurt

breakfast with the buffalo and much more!

Cost: $10 per person (Park members) | $15 per person (nonmembers)

*Cost covers all activities and includes breakfast + snacks

Please register by Monday, April 18.

http://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/membership

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Webinar on April 5: "It's Not About the Title" presented by Jeannette Armbrust, Skyline Exhibits.

You can register online today!

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - 3:00 PM CST

Why is leadership important? What are the characteristics of a leader?

What is the difference between a boss or a leader? What can you do to be a leader in your organization?

Dial-in: 877.204.3718 or Toll Free 303.223.9908 Conference Code: 9883627

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"Authenticity: The Power is YOU!"

For A Successful Spring Vegetable Garden: Ten Secrets

FUN READ

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1. Prepare the Soil First “Build on a good foundation.” Before one seed or transplant goes in, build up your soil with a few inches of compost and whatever nutrients may be lacking. A soil test is a good start to let you know where you are, what you need to add, and how much. 2. Ensure Good Drainage “When it rains it pours.” Plant roots need oxygen and hate to sit in waterlogged soil. Plus, when it is wet you cannot get into the garden to plant or work the soil. Raised beds also warm up faster in early spring for a little head start on the season. 3. Provide Lots of Sunlight “Let the sun shine in.” Select a good site for planting. Most vegetables prefer a full sun exposure. Bright shade or dappled shade just will not do. 4. Proven, Adapted Varieties “Dance with who brung you.” but “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Select varieties that are proven and well adapted to your area. Talk to experienced gardeners and your County Extension Office for suggestions of varieties that are well adapted to your area. 5. Plant At the Proper Time “The early birds get the worm… (but what happens to the early worm?!)” Plant vegetables at the proper time. There is a small window of time in spring between freezing weather and blazing hot weather here in Memphis. If you wait too long to set out tomato plants, your yields will be low at best. If you plant cold-tender veggies too early with no protection, a late frost may spoil the show. 6. JUMP START Transplants ȁHe who hesitates is lost.” Buy good, healthy transplants that are actively growing. Stunted, spindly plants that have not been well cared for will never turn around and be worth a darn. When you plant them, give those new babies a good drink of starter solution and then nurse them along with repeat drinks every few days to get them off and running fast. 7. Resist Overplanting “Don’t bite off more than you can chew.” It is okay to fold the top of a seed packet over and seal it in a jar in the refrigerator for later planting. You do not have to plant all the seeds in the packet. Something inside of us makes us want to plant a big garden. 8. Provide Plenty of Nutrients “An apple a day…” By the time you notice a nutrient deficiency, it is most likely too late to do much for that particular crop. It is better to start with a soil test, build soil each season and fertilize plants lightly but regularly to keep them growing strong. 9. Detect Pests Early “A stitch in time, saves nine.” Pests are easier to control when young and when the infestation is localized or limited. Stroll through the garden every few days and look things over. 10. Stop Weeds Before They Start “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Weed seeds are hiding out there in the soil, waiting to spoil the best-laid plans for a bountiful garden. When they first appear, try covering the soil surface with newspaper, about four to six sheets thick, which is quickly sprayed with the wa-ter hose to hold it down. Then cover the paper with leaves or pine straw to pretty up the planting and prevent the paper from blowing away.

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The May Chapter Meeting will be held on

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Networking at 5:30 PM

Dinner/Program at 6:00 PM

Sheraton Memphis Downtown

250 North Main Street

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

leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.”

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

“OPEN”

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EWI of Memphis

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

Kemmons Wilson Companies

901.261.5015

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT &

RETENTION DIRECTOR

“OPEN”

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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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WHO WE ARE SUSTAINERS

Anna Hough

Annetta Vick

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

BancorpSouth

Belhaven University

Business Equipment Center

Courtyard by Marriott Memphis East

FedEx Services

Hicks Convention Services

Hilton Memphis

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

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

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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