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Women's History Month
International Women's Day - March 8th
About International Women's Day
As part of Women's History Month, International Women's Day is marked on March 8th. In different regions the focus of the celebrations range from general celebrations of respect, appreciation and love towards women to celebrations for women's economic, political and social achievements.
About Women's History MonthWomen's History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as "Women's History Week." Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as "Women's History Week." In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women's History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as "Women's History Month." Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women's History Month. Since 1995, Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as "Women's History Month." About This Year's ThemeWomen's Education - Women's Empowerment Although women now outnumber men in American colleges nationwide, the reversal of the gender gap is a very recent phenomenon. The fight to learn was a valiant struggle waged by many tenacious women-across years and across cultures-in our country. |
Trust Tip - Consistency Pillar
by David Horsager
It is the little things, done consistently, that make the biggest difference. All of the Pillars are critical but if they are not practiced consistently, they crumble. Character once in a while is not character. Commitment only when you are winning is not commitment. On the other hand, consistent clarity builds a trusted message. Consistent compassion reveals trusted character. If consistency is missing, the pillars fall. You will never get one big chance to be trusted in your life, only millions of small ones. Consistency is the only way to build a brand or reputation.
Apply it! Ask yourself: Am I the same every time? Do I deliver the same quality, act with the same consistency, and speak with the same honesty all of the time regardless of the circumstances or people I am around?
To see Dave share more about the need for consistency, click here.
David Horsager is a St. Paul-based business strategist, professor, keynote speaker, author of the book THE TRUST EDGE: How Top Leaders Gain Faster Results, Deeper Relationships, and a Stronger Bottom Line (Summerside Press, Sept. 2011), and strategic consultant for EWI. You can learn more about him online at
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Letter from Executive Director
I feel so privileged to have been selected as your new Executive Director. EWI is an amazing organization with a wonderful history and a bright future. I'm very excited to be part of it.
My extensive leadership background combined with my association experience, I believe, will enable me to serve you well as we move forward. I am committed to making sure that the corporate office provides all of the support necessary for EWI to achieve its strategic goals so that it may continue to grow and serve professional women everywhere.
As we move forward, I will look for new opportunities to increase the ways in which the corporate office engages with you and I hope that you all will not hesitate to engage me. By growing our relationship we will both be stronger. I firmly believe that there is nothing that a committed group of women cannot accomplish and so I know that together we can achieve great things using our rich history and tradition as a strong foundation for the future.
I'm looking forward to meeting many of you at Spring Conference and then at LCAM. In the meantime, my door is always open and my cell is always on. Don't hesitate to call or come in and let me know how I can serve you better.
Katie Reeder
Executive Director
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Enhance your firm or chapter's image at the 65th Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting (LCAM) by taking advantage of an exceptional sponsorship opportunity!
The Sponsorship Package is designed for firms to receive the greatest return on investment by offering many different ways to expose their names, messages and/or products to 450-600 individuals involved in the conference, and to an overall membership of more than 2,600.
New to the package this year is a level dedicated to EWI Chapters! This special sponsorship level gives all chapters the opportunity to have a greater presence at LCAM.
In addition, don't forget the Ala Carte section, which provides more options to increase your visibility during the conference.
Select the opportunity that best fits you! View the Sponsorship Package.
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Webinar - Leadership Through Motivation
Presenter: Dr. Heather Williamson
Tuesday March 13, 2012 - 3:00pm ET
In order to be a successful leader, you must motivate yourself and others. Motivation is the force that propels you to achieve your goals. Success and motivation are interdependent and inseparable. You cannot have one without the other. This webinar will highlight the five categories of human needs as it relates to motivation, the methods of how to motivation yourself and others, understanding the relationship between satisfaction and performance and the elements of an effective motivation program.
 Webinar - Success Redefined
Presenter: Lori Giovannoni Thursday April 5, 2012 - 3:00pm ET  Success Redefined has been one of Lori's most requested keynote speeches. A newly crafted presentation Success Redefined uncovers some of the least known facts about success and how to achieve it. Regardless of industry, audience demographics and economic climate Lori's insight resonates with the current culture of business. Join Lori as she speaks to the spoken and most importantly unspoken rules of success in a fluid and ever changing business world. This is a not to be missed webinar if you are interested in your personal and professional success.
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This month's featured Planned Giving Program is "Bequests". This is a very popular way of leaving a legacy. There are many options for you to consider. Some bequests can qualify for additional tax charitable deductions. Which one is right for you? Plan now.
BEQUESTS:
* Specific bequest: The donor bequeaths a certain amount of cash or specific assets to the charity.
* Residual bequest: Bequest of all or a portion of the remainder or residue of a donor's estate after specific and other bequests have been distributed ensures that friends and relatives are provided for while still making a gift to charity.
* Percentage bequest: The charity receives a certain percentage of the donor's estate or of another asset.
* Contingent bequest: The charity receives the estate if others names in the will are not living at the time of the donor's death. Example: "I give all the rest, residue and remainder of my real and personal estate to my husband, (name), if he survives me; if not, then 50% in equal share to my children who survive me and 50% to (name of charity)."
* Restricted bequest: To ensure gifts are used as intended, donors should be encouraged to consult with your charity prior to making final estate planning decisions.
Leave Executive Women International Business/Career/Development Program as
a bequest in your Will and be a part of the Legacy of EWI.
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I am pleased to announce that Aqua Hotels & Resorts has set up a special program for Executive Women International that would provide discounted corporate rates to representatives of Executive Women International, not only in Hawaii but throughout the United States and Canada.
Aqua offers an array of hotels located on four islands, each with their own unique personality. Customize your stay by choosing an Aqua property that fits your individual style and budget. Choose from:
- Boutique - beach amenities, stylish rooms, excellent value
- Resort - lifestyle services & amenities without the luxury price tag
- Lite - best bet for your budget
When booking reservations please use the rate code EWI2012 and that will entitle you to a 12% discount off of our Best Available Rate (BAR). Standard hotel amenities apply and can be booked either via our website at www.aquaresorts.com of by calling 866-406-2782 (U.S. and Canada) or 808-924-6543 (Hawaii).
Please visit us when you or someone in your company is in need of accommodations on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, or Molokai. We look forward to welcoming you to the many properties of Aqua Hotels & Resorts.
Shelley Okubo
Representing Aqua Hotels & Resorts
EWI of Honolulu
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Jan Howser Dolan's Passing
Jan Howser Dolan passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2012 following a very courageous battle with ALS. Jan was Chapter President of EWI of Des Moines in 1989 and represented Heritage Communications.
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The LCAM Magazine is almost ready! Watch for an update via MyEWI or on the website for a link to order. Member firm, JR Photography from EWI of Kentuckiana provided the photography for our event and has put together a magazine to collect those memories. Great job Jerry! |
Save the Date
Webinar: Leadership through Motivation
Tuesday March 13th - 3:00pm ET
Register
2012 Spring Conference
March 29 - 31, 2012
Richmond, VA
Success Redefined
Thursday April 5th - 3:00pm ET
Register
2012 LCAM
September 13-15, 2012
Dallas, TX
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EWI MERCHANDISE BLOWOUT SALE!
Don't miss this HUGE sale on EWI merchandise just in time for Spring Conference! Quantities are limited. |
Acknowledgements
January 2012 Statistics Mary Caye Smith - Salessmith, Inc.
EWI of Milwaukee MyEWI - Most Days Visited Landie Chappell - Prime Lending EWI of Spokane MyEWI - Most Pages Visited Tiffany Clark - Elements Mortgage Inc. EWI of Grand Prairie MyEWI - Most Messages Sent Audrey Puko - Verizon Communications EWI of Pittsburgh MyEWI - Most Forums Visited |
| Chapter Anniversaries
EWI of Detroit-Windsor
March 1968
Celebrating 44 years
EWI of Jackson
March 1956
Celebrating 56 years
EWI of Nashville
March 1959
Celebrating 53 years
EWI of Tulsa
March 1956
Celebrating 56 years
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| Webinar Recordings
10 Tips n' Tools to put GO! in your goals
February 14, 2011
Leadership as it Relates to Change
January 17, 2012
The New Frontier QR Codes: Expanding the Relevance of Print
December 14, 2011
For a complete list and access to all of EWI Professional Development Webinars, visit ewiconnect.com.
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| Corporate Connect Archive
In case you missed it, here's the February Corporate Connect.
Don't forget, you can access all back-issues on ewiconnect.com.
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Corporate Office Serving EWI Membership
The Corporate Office deepens its commitment and level of service to EWI. We commit to 24-hour turnaround in email reply and answering voice messages, unless the office is closed or the person you need to reach is out for the day.
Katie Reeder
Executive Director
Melissa Terry
Operations Manager
Shannon Glaittli
Administrative Assistant
Office Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Phone: 801.355.2800
Address: 7414 S. State Street
Midvale, UT 84047
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