Message from the President
Last month we had our Annual Executive Luncheon at
The Ledges; the turnout was amazing! Almost every member had representation and half of our member firms attended the meeting. EWI Corporate Board President, Ronwyn Anderson, and our Corporate Board Regional Liaison, Dianne Luckett, also attended.
Laura L. Huckabee-Jennings, President of Transcend spoke on the concept of saying “no”. She discussed that we need to spend our time on things that match our values, the things that are important during our current stage of life and say “no” to the things that take our time and our focus away from the important things. She also discussed how to focus our attention on the opportunities that align with our values. I believe that this program spoke to everyone in the room. In today’s fast paced society it is important to remember that it is not a bad thing to say “no” sometimes!
Ronwyn Anderson and Dianne Luckett both spoke to us about the value of EWI and where their passion for the organization comes from. It was great to hear all of the things they love about EWI and to see some of the things they have gained from EWI in action; like overcoming the fear of speaking in public to being able to speak to hundreds of EWI members at LCAM. Dianne and Ronwyn also spoke about the wonderful things offered to each member firm through the EWI Corporate office and website. I am frequently on the EWI website and have found great information (and
it’s not all just about EWI). I recently found an article about traits of outstanding leaders. It was a great, quick read. Here is the link -
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/29/what-leaders-do_n_5233634.html. I encourage you to take some time, explore and use the resources that your EWI membership makes available to you and your company. Read the article above, explore the website, sign up for the webinars and share it all with your co-workers and Executives. Use your EWI membership to the fullest!
Huntsville Chapter Chartered in 1992
September 2014 | Vol. 14, No. 09
2013-14 Chapter Board President Jennifer Lutrick Financial Strategies Group
Vice President Valora Gurganious, Doctor’s Management Group Secretary Sharon Snell Huntsville/Madison County
Convention and Visitors Bureau Treasurer U’Meeka Smith Leadership Huntsville/Madison County Sergeant-at-Arms Keri Fletcher Berney Office Solutions Fundraising Director
Jean Bryan Von Braun Center
Membership Director Valora Gurganious, Doctor's
Management Group Programs Director Michelle Moore Randstad Publications Director Kathy Bradshaw Trusty Vet Research Park, LLC
Advisory Council Chair
September Program :
The Healthiest 20 Years by
Dawn Pumpelly
Dawn Pumpelly is the co-owner of The Commons, Huntsville’s new 55+ active adult community and Country Cottage assisted living community. Today, she focuses her passion and energy on introducing Huntsville to the concept and benefits of living an active adult lifestyle and the opportunity to live “your life, your way.” For the
previous 10 years, Dawn served as the Executive Vice President and Co-owner for Huntsville-based Cottage Senior Living, the management company for 10 assisted living communities in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Pumpelly grew up in the family business of serving seniors. At the age of 10, Dawn began working in her parents’ retirement communities, answering phones, working in the office and spending time with the residents. Fresh out of college, she joined the fledgling Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) where she helped develop many of the key standards and concepts of care that we now know today as assisted living.
Prior to rejoining her family’s senior living business in 2003, Dawn spent several years working in sales and marketing with BellSouth and IDC Technology Research. In addition, immediately prior to her return, she gained invaluable hands-on experience working with Sunrise Senior Living, one of the nation’s largest assisted living providers.
A 1994 magna cum laude graduate of the University of the South-Sewanee, Pumpelly has served seven years as a boardmember and the last two as board chair of CASA of Madison County. She is one of the founders of Womenade of Madison County, an organization whose mission is to benefit and better the lives of local women in all stages of life. She is a member of the Huntsville Rotary Club, through which she also serves as a STRIVE mentor for a Lee high school student. Dawn has volunteered her time for the Alzheimer’s Association, Habitat for Humanity, the Avon Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk, and has served as a past board member and officer of the Assisted Living Association of Alabama (ALAA.)
Dawn and her husband David have a son who attends third grade at Randolph. They enjoy family time, skiing,
swimming and travel.
September Meeting Details
Date
September 2, 2014
Location
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
225 Church Street Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Program
The Healthiest 20 Years
Menu
Steak, Chicken, and Veggie Kabobs, Baked Potatoes, Garden Salad, and Rolls.
Dessert
Peach Cobbler
Beverages
Iced Tea and Water
Reservation Deadline
August 27, 2014 Contact Keri Fletcher Berney Office Solutions
Don’t Forget!!
You have a standing reservation for each meeting. You must cancel by the reservation deadline or you will be charged $25 for a missed meeting.
The new process for registering guests for the meetings via PayPal is now in place. From the EWI website, click on Connections (top), and then click EWI of Huntsville Meetings (left side) to register guests and pay the fee through Pay Pal.
To be a member firm in good standing, firms must be represented at a minimum of seven meetings during the year. Firm representatives may send a substitute for one of the seven required meetings.
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Recap of Last Month’s Executive Luncheon
The August meeting was held at the beautiful Ledges Country Club in Huntsville, Alabama. The
program featured Laura Huckabee-Jennings presenting the topic Fearless Leadership.
Members were encouraged to evaluate their values and determine if their time spent on different
tasks and activities reflected their values with the understanding that a balanced life leads to
better leadership capabilities.
Executive guests received beautiful glass coasters as an appreciation gift for their support of
EWI Huntsville. Margaret Watson, of J.R. Enterprises, was recognized as Firm of the Year and
Barbara Zeitler, with Costco, was recognized as Representative of the Year.
EWI members and guests enjoying our wonderful lunch.
Dianne Luckett of the Jackson, MS EWI Chapter providing insight and encouragement.
Guest representative from the Westin, Elle Congdon, networking with Valora Gurganious.
Laura Huckabee-Jennings
Executive Women of Tomorrow Conference
EWI -Huntsville will host the annual Executive Women of Tomorrow Conference (EWTC), which
offers young women in grades 9-12 from all over north Alabama the exciting opportunity to acquire
the skills they need for planning their college education and career.
The conference will include topics such as budgeting and financial aid; applications and career
counseling; professional etiquette and much more! The event will take place on October 25, 2014,
from 8:00am-12:00pm.
Currently the committee is recruiting sponsors for the event. Please pick up a sponsorship packet if
you did not receive one at the August meeting. We are very excited for this wonderful event and
will keep you updated on the planning progress. If you are interested in volunteering, please
contact Michelle Moore at [email protected].
Margaret Watson, of J.R. Enterprises, accepting the award of Firm of the Year.
Barbara Zeitler, of Costco, accepting the award of Representative of the Year.
Beautiful glass coasters for the Executives
The proposed list of 2014-15 Officers and Board of Directors positions is in list format at the end of the newsletter; Nomination close August 29, 2014 . The Director at Large position is still available. Duties of this position involve being responsible for the Scholarship and Philanthropy committees. The slate is presented to the membership for election by vote at the September meeting.
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Manna House Volunteer Day
Thursday, August 28, 2014
4:00pm-7:00pm
2110 South Memorial Pkwy SW
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Feel free to come at any time, and leave when you need to.
For additional information please contact
Michelle Moore 928-533-6098
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DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR
There will be not be a webinar in September.
Stay tuned for more details on the October webinar!
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Dates to Note
September 2, 2014 September 10, 2014
Monthly Chapter Meeting Board of Directors Meeting
Networking: 5:30 p.m. Berney Office Solutions Luncheon: 6:00 p.m. 355 Quality Circle, Suite F Program: The Healthiest 20 Years Huntsville, Alabama 35806 Location: Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
August 28, 2014 October 7, 2014
Manna House Volunteer Day Monthly Chapter Meeting
2110 South Memorial Parkway SW Networking: 5:30 p.m. Huntsville, AL 35801 Luncheon: 6:00 p.m.
Time: 4:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m. Program: Officer and Board Installation Location: TBD
EWI-Huntsville will send Valora Gurganious, Vice President/President-Elect and Keri Fletcher, Sargent at Arms to the 2014 Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting (LCAM) in September. Valora Gurganious will serve as the chapter’s delegate for any matters that require voting at the annual meeting. Keri Fletcher will sit in on sessions about marketing EWI to corporations and recruiting members.
Leadership Huntsville/Madison County will send U’Meeka Smith. Although the deadline has passed for 2014, you are encouraged to promote this leadership conference to your firm to attain valuable leadership knowledge. Proposal outlines are available for presenting the conference as a continuing education opportunity to your Executive next year.
We know these members will have an enjoyable time in Washington, DC and we cannot wait to hear what they learn.
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Mission
Executive Women International
®is an organization which
brings together key individuals from diverse businesses to:
Promote member firms
Enhance personal and professional development
Encourage community involvement
Vision
“The Leading Connection for Business Professionals”
Firm Postings
The membership committee posts firms for possible membership. Objections to the posting must be received in writing from a member firm executive within ten (10) days of the posting. If no objections are received, the Membership Committee will contact the firm(s) for membership. Direct questions and/or objections to Valora Guganious at [email protected].
No Postings for September 2014.
“Empowering women to grow and lead through nourishment of mind, body and soul.”
Member Birthdays
There are no birthdays for September according to the latest roster. Note: If your birthday is not listed on the membership roster, please contact Valora Guganious at [email protected] to have it added.
Huntsville Chapter
Member Firms
AAA Alabama Berney Office Solutions Bill Ward Real Estate Team
Costco Wholesale Doctors Management Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Financial Strategies Group
First Commercial Bank Girl Scouts of North-Central
Alabama Huntsville Utilities Huntsville/Madison County
Chamber of Commerce Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
J.R. Enterprises Leadership
Huntsville/Madison County Premium Shakers
Randstad State Farm Insurance
StyleWise, Inc.
Trusty Vet Research Park, LLC Von Braun Center Wells Fargo Advisors
Westin-Huntsville
Life Member– Rhonda Gray
EWI of Huntsville
2014-15 Board of Directors and Officer Nominees
President
Valora Gurganious, President-Elect
Vice President/President-Elect
Barbara Zeitler
Secretary
Jennifer Roberts
Treasurer
U’Meeka Smith, Treasurer
Treasurer-Elect
Pammie Jimmar
Sergeant-at-Arms
Sharon Snell
Membership Director
Keri Fletcher
Program Director
Michelle Moore
Communication Director
Janis Jones
Fundraising Director
Lara Bryant
