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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Happy May to everyone. I feel like May is always a busy time of year for most people. There are graduations, end of the school year events, and summer planning. For me personally, I have 3 destination weddings - - - all this month. I am very blessed to be
able to attend each of these joyous celebrations, but there is always a considerable amount planning to go into attending these events, especially when they are out of
town. As a friendly reminder, I will not be at the May Monthly meeting but you all will have a wonderful meeting with Rebekah taking practice at the podium. We just wrapped up our biggest event of the Year: Executives’ Night. This year my focus was all about making dreams come true. With the help of our Fundraising Director, Margo Faulkner, representing Sewell Automotive Companies, and her committee,
along with Executive’s Night Chair, Tracey Ramsey, 2018-2019 representing The Visa Team and her committee and the entire Officers & Directors Membership, we were able to make many dreams come true President because we raised a total of…. $134,390! WOW! I am so Jessica Witek Sebesta overjoyed and blown away by all the tremendous work and Topgolf Houston—Spring generous donations that went in to making this year a huge Jessica Sebesta President Elect success. Rebekah Wesley Topgolf -Spring Jackson and Company
My goal for this year was to at least make sure we raised Secretary $50,000 to match Schlumberger’s generous match donation, and we were able to do Michelle Lang Let It Fly Events that and much more. I am so thankful for each of you and to each of those that contributed to our Business/Career/Development/Programs. Next year’s Leadership Treasurer Sandy Gracia team will be able to make even more contributions to our community. Houston First Corporation
The fun does not stop there. On May 22nd we will have our first Ready Rally Communications Candice Sanchez partnering with the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation at Housman Elementary. The Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Philanthropy Committee was able to donate $5,000 to this partnership to provide the Director-at-Large K-5th graders of Housman Elementary books for their continued education all year B/C/DP long. The Philanthropy Committee also donated an additional 500+ books to those Shari Schiffman John Daugherty, Realtors students as well. We hope that you will be available to take part in this exciting event on May 22nd with us. Fundraising Margo Faulkner We also are in full swing with our Scholarship applicants. Judges interviews and video Sewell Automotive Companies
interviews will take place this month as well. Membership Carole Pitts Each of you should soak in the fact that you have all played a vital part in the future of John Daugherty, Realtors
these children, young adults, and adult’s. How great is it that we all have had a Program significant impact in shaping each of their educational journey. I am so blessed to be a Dell Rosepink Hilton Houston Post Oak by the part of this organization and could not be more thankful for each of your contributions Galleria to making all this possible. Sergeant-at-Arms Elisa Garcia “If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney Houston First Corporation
Happy Summer Everyone! ~ Jessica
INSIDE THIS ISSUE President’s Message 1 Meeting Invite 10 Vision & Goals 18 Calendar of Events 4 Announcements 14 Board of Directors & Advisors 19 Birthdays & Anniversaries 5 Professional Development 15 Leadership Team 20 April Meeting Recap 6 Firm Spotlight 16
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All funds raised on and for Executive Appreciation Night goes directly to the EWI Business/Career/Development/Program which funds our Scholarship Programs and Literacy Initiatives
A Heart-Felt and Sincere Thank You for Your Generosity Auctioneer Scott Droddy Auction Company Meeting Sponsor The Ballroom at Bayou Place Moving and Set Up of Auction Items Atlantic Relocation Systems Photography David Jones, D. Jones Photography
On behalf of our future EWISP and ASIST winners, thank you for your generous monetary donation:
Amegy Bank Marty Moore Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Carolyn Noack Francine Azinger Pearce Industries, INC Rebecca Bartholomew LaTonya Perez Bud Light/ Silver Eagle Distributors Erica Perez Stephanie Cleary Linda Petticrew Kedrienne Day Lily Portales Thomas Edwards Chanel Quinn Kim Ehmer Sheridan Rampaul EOG Resources Bari Ross Cheryl Fama Candice Sanchez Darcy Fleeman Schlumberger Limited Allen M. Gelwick Jessica Sebesta H-E-B Skerl & Associates Hilcorp Energy Company Mary Speltz Houston First Corporation James Venditto Craig and Stephanie Howard Delynn Walker Virginia Iloff Mary Wilson John Daugherty, Realtors Jeanette Woods Paul Kilian Lockton Companies, LLC Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
Thank you! The Fundraising and Executive Night Committees extend their gratitude to the following firms and individuals for their contributions of auction items to our Business/Career/Development/Programs
à bientôt Jackson and Company Aeromexico Jordan Capital Management Alley Theatre Kendra Scott– Rice Village Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Landry’s Astros Foundation Las Terrazas Resort and Residences The Ballroom at Bayou Place Let It Fly Events, L.P. Kay and Louis Bart Lockwood, Andrews & Newman Inc. BCDP Committee Martha Turner Sotheby’s Brenda Bishop International Realty Milton Carroll Martin Preferred Foods Communications Committee Membership Committee ConocoPhillips MetalFab D. Jones Photography MetroMarketing Services, Inc. EWI of Houston Leadership Team- MMCarroll & Associates Fundraising/Executive Night Phillips 66 Committees Program Committee Allen M. Gelwick Schlumberger Limited GGT Worldwide Jessica Sebesta H-E-B Sewell Automotive Companies Hilcorp Energy Company Patti and Tom Strawther Hilton Americas Houston The St. Regis Houston Hilton Houston Post Oak Sugar Land Skeeters by the Galleria The Rose Hotel Alessandra Tres Chic Houston Dynamo Michele Votano Houston SaberCats
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EWI Corporate Calendar of Events
May 14 EWI Webinar Watering Weeds, but Expecting Flowers Presenter: Dwight Bailey, Owner / President HelicalWork, Inc.
EWI of Houston Calendar of Events
May 9 Chapter Meeting Courtyard/Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites Downtown Houston 914 Dallas St., Houston, TX 77002
May 15 Board Meeting Anadarko Petroleum Corporation 609 Main Street, Suite 3550, Houston, TX 77002
June 13 Chapter Business Meeting Hilton Houston Post Oak 2001 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
As a courtesy, please remember to RSVP to monthly meetings, EVEN IF you are NOT attending. You can host a table at a Monthly meeting at no extra charge. If you are not receiving the RSVP emails please reach out to SAA Elisa Garcia at [email protected]
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
MAY Elizabeth Norwood May 3 Lisa Krumm Anhaiser—LBL Event Rentals May 13 Kay Bart—Skerl & Associates May 18
The Plaza Group 1 year Let It Fly Events, L.P. 10 years Lexis Florist 10 years Hilcorp Energy Company 12 years CIMA ENERGY, LTD. 14 years Sullivan Group 16 years Skerl & Associates 18 years
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MARCH MEETING RECAP Submitted by Linda Petticrew, representing Shell Energy Resources Company
What a magical evening. For me it was more special because my daughter came with me to share the evening. The Ballroom at Bayou Place was decorated beautifully. The delicious hors d’oeuvres were being passed and the bar was making their signature drinks. There were so many great auction items that is was hard to decide what to bid on and you had to keep up with your bidding because there were individuals out there that were so quick on the bidding. There were also several items you could buy raffle ticket for a chance to win. Our President, Jessica Sebesta announced that before tonight we have raised over $50,000 in monetary donations. This means that the donation match last year from Schlumberger of $50,000 has officially been achieved. THANK YOU Schlumberger!!! Jessica announced all the great philanthropy events we have already done and a few that are left to do this year. The evening got off to a great start, Craig Howard, an owner of The Ballroom a Bayou Place came to the stage to thank everyone who has supported them and used their ballroom for their events within the last year. He announced that he and his wife Stephanie would be donating $5,000 to the EWI of Houston. EWI Executive’s Dr. Raphael Moffett, representing Texas Southern University to give our invocation, then everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner. The dinner was so delicious, what a great combo with braised short ribs and grilled shrimp and a hard choice triple chocolate mousse cake or homemade bread budding. An EWI of Houston ASIST Scholarship winner in 2018, Braxton Smith spoke and told us what is The First Law Student that we have awarded a scholarship to. He attends SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW Houston where he currently has a 4.0 GPA this semester while working 14-16 hour days. He recently finished an internship at the Felony Division of the Houston District Attorney's Office. Braxton will graduate Magnum Cum Laude in May and he has just been published and will be taking the bar this July. Congratulations, Braxton! Next we had new Executive to new member firm, The University of Houston- Downtown speak to us. Johanna Wolfe joined University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) as Vice President for Advancement and University Relations in 2010. Johanna is responsible for fundraising and alumni relations, and provides leadership for marketing and communica- tions operations. She leads an organization of 25 employees, and has successfully led the advancement team to exceed the goal for the UHD Here, We Go campaign – a component of the UH System’s billion dollar campaign – more than 18 months ahead of schedule. The campaign has resulted in naming the Marilyn Davies College of Business, scholarships to support Early College High School students and more than $1.2 million toward construction of a new Sciences and Technology building. Prior to joining UHD, Johanna spent 13 years at University of Houston in a variety of advancement positions. Among her fundraising accomplishments at UH, she successfully completed a $20 million campaign to renovate the UH M.D. Anderson Library and secured a $20 million gift to establish the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts. Johanna is a Certified Fundraising Executive and has worked in the field for more than 25 years. In addition to her higher education experience Johanna spent several years with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Dallas Ballet and several small arts organizations. Her broad-based experience includes work with foundation, corporate and individual donors. Johanna holds degrees in music from Rice University and Southern Methodist University. She remains involved in music as a member of the choir at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in the museum district. The EWI Firm of the Year Award was announce and Congratulations to Houston First Corporation. Accepting this award tonight are EWI of Houston Members, Elisa Garcia, Analisa Terrell, and Executive Chief Marketing Officer, Holly Clapham Rosenow. Thanks for all you do for EWI!!! Scott Droddy our Auctioneer got the live auction under way and with some great items, I think everyone had fun bidding on these items and I think we raised a good amount of funds. Everyone also found out if they won a silent auction bid and I guess there was several people out there way faster then me on the bidding. This was my first time to use Qtego system and it was so easy to use and I know several EWI member who could not attend had a good time bidding on items from where ever they were. Jessica then thanked everyone who contributed to this great evening and wished everyone a safe drive home and a Happy Easter.
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Mary Margaret Carroll, MMCarroll & Associates Mitch Daniels, Media Distributors, Inc. Vicki Bevers, Guest
Rebecca Bartholomew, Lockton Companies, LLC Stephanie Hill, Guest
Dell Rosepink, Hilton Houston Post Oak
Barbara Stokes, Amegy Bank
Margo Faulkner, Sewell Automotive Companies
Craig Howard, The Ballroom at Bayou Place Stephanie Howard, The Ballroom at Bayou Place
Photos by: David Jones, D. Jones Photography
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Alyssa Aboloff, Sullivan Group Michelle Lang, Let It Fly Events, L.P
Steve Stephens—Executive, Amegy Bank Allen Gelwick—Executive, Lockton Companies, LLC
Lori Kern, Guest Sarah Waguespack, John Daugherty Realtors
Sabrina Gudino, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Naseeka Cox, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Kedrienne Day, University of Houston—Downtown
Photos by: David Jones, D. Jones Photography
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Don’t forget to complete your interest survey and return to Jessica at [email protected]
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Submitted by Lisa Krumm Anhaiser, representing LBL Event Rentals
Business Etiquette
Common Senses Rules of Good Office Behavior
In our office, we are often running on tight timelines and usually under pressure. By the end of the season, tensions are high and small things can trigger bad feelings. That’s when the complaining can start.
We enjoy a certain familial atmosphere in the office, after all, we spend more time together then we do with our real families. But beware, those nice family feelings will only carry you so far and most family feuds start because of something small.
Nothing Good Comes from Complaining
We may not agree with everything our supervisor says or does but it does not give us the right to complain about it or them. All it takes is one person, listening, to overhear the conversation and repeat one line out of context. Now it’s on the office wire and the only thing they got right was your name. There goes your career track…
The same can be said for complaints about our coworkers. Even comments said in jest can be re- layed as fact or at least something more serious and the company gossips are ready to repeat the worst version to the rest of the office.
To Be Avoided… at all costs
Politics and Religion have always been considered taboo subjects when in polite company. This is a good rule for the office as well. As seen in social media and the news, these are contentious subjects at best. People can be very passionate about both subjects and discussions can get heated quickly. When people feel their beliefs are attacked, there is no turning back.
Salaries can have the same effect. If you are angry about your salary, take it up with the boss, the court of public opinion will not be on your side. When we discuss salary, there will be coworkers who make less and they will be some that believe they work harder than you. There will be those who think you are bragging and those that think you are belittling them because they make less. It’s a no win situation.
Don’t be a Gossip Girl
Be cognizant of your surroundings. Cubicles are not private and phone calls are not private. It may be a good story but save it for another time or not at all. A phone call may be meant for only the two of you but… who is walking by or standing behind you. Is the other party on a speakerphone or in a car, who is with them?
Best rule of thumb, if you are not willing to say it to them do not say it about them!
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FIRM SPOTLIGHT
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EWI of Houston Vision Statement Our Mission
EWI of Houston aspires to be the premier business organiza- EWI brings together key individuals from diverse tion of choice for member firms and their key individuals. businesses for the purpose of promoting member Recognized by the Houston community as an avenue to firms, enhancing personal and professional develop- achieve personal and professional excellence, every activity of ment, and encouraging community involvement. the Houston Chapter will fulfill at least one of the objectives of the EWI Mission Statement.
Our Strategic Goals Our Vision
To strengthen, expand, and broaden membership. To be a global women’s organization of engaged members empowering others for positive change. To provide member firms with meaningful benefits. To actively promote education for all representatives. EWI Corporate Office To achieve a high level of community visibility through service. 1288 Summit Avenue, Ste. 107, PMB124 Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org 2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT TREASURER COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Jessica Witek Sebesta Sandy Gracia Candice Sanchez Topgolf Houston—Spring Houston First Corporation Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 281.602.3357 713.853.8244 832.636.1460
PRESIDENT ELECT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR Rebekah Wesley Elisa Garcia Margo Faulkner Jackson and Company Houston First Corporation Sewell Automotive [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 713.523.5780 713.437.5207 281.492.5812
PROGRAM DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Dell Rosepink Carole Pitts Shari Schiffman Hilton Houston Post Oak by the John Daugherty, Realtors John Daugherty, Realtors Galleria [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 713.626.3930 713.561.6664 713.968.1344
SECRETARY Michelle Lang Let It Fly Events, L.P. [email protected] 832.275.4389
ADVISORS
Kori Peters Marji Zamora Hilcorp Energy Company Speedy Printing—Katy Freeway [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 713.209.2496 832.942.1511 Past President 2013 Past President 2017
Delynn Walker Linda Petticrew Texas Southern University Shell Energy Resources Company [email protected] [email protected] 713.313.6874 832.337.3121 Past President 2012 Past President 2015
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ASIST EXECUTIVES’ NIGHT PHILANTHROPY Rebecca Bartholomew Tracy Ramsey Naseeka Cox Lockton Companies, LLC The Visa Team Martha Turner Sotheby’s [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 713.458.5431 713.626.3930 713.558.3366
BYLAWS HISTORIAN PROFESSIONAL Barbara Stokes Sara Wagusepak DEVELOPMENT Amegy Bank N.A. John Daugherty, Realtors Annette Washburn [email protected] [email protected] Pearce Industries, Inc. 713.232.2114 713.626.3930 [email protected] 832.729.1339
COURTESY HOSPITALITY PUBLIC RELATIONS/ Liz Palacios Alyssa Aboloff SOCIAL MEDIA Hilcorp Energy Corporation Sullivan Group Shannon McNair [email protected] [email protected] The Rose 713.289.2709 832.200.1014 [email protected] 713.503.8577
DIRECTORY MENTOR/ RETENTION STRATEGIC PLANNING Marji Zamora Open position Donna Gurney Speedy Printing JLT Specialty USA [email protected] [email protected] 832.942.1511 713.325.7594
EWISP NOMINATING WEB Kelly Grieve Marji Zamora Open position Quanex Building Products Corp. Speedy Printing [email protected] [email protected] 330.242.4375 832.942.1511
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER David Jones Mitch Daniels D. Jones Photography Media Distributors, Inc. [email protected] [email protected] 713.521.1550 713.529.4404
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