Athena }y IEFINGS January, 2008 2007-2008 OFFICERS WHEN: Thursday, January 10 11:55 a.m. PRESIDE;\d ................. K\T1l1RI"!E bSHI(; PRESIDE"T-EU(T ............. \I.\llY Sum\,,, WHERE: Centre Club VP/MUlBElNIIP ..........CY"TllIA G,\"!DEE Westshore at Kennedy VP/PHO(;ln.\h ............ADHIE'-;"" GAJ{CL\ SECRETARY ....................... MAllY bITS TRE:\SIRER .................... K\HI·N AR'-;O[D PROGRAM: Women Leaders and Women's Health 1.\1.\1. PAST PRFSIIlE"T........SI'S\N LUS'-;I'H SPEAKER: Donna Petersen, MHS, SeD Dean, College of Public Health BOARD University of South Florida E\l\IY Auo,\ A.\IEI.IA C\.\IPBII.f. MENU: BBQ'd salmon w(Jalapeno Jack grits DOlUTIIA EnG ECO.\1II (Veggie plate available on request when reservirlg.) LISA ROBIlI"S ELAINE TEIW\ZI RSVP: By January 7 - Call Eleanor Hubbard HOLl.Y TO;"II.I'\ (251-9172) or email [email protected] MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE OPEN MEETING - GUESTS WELCOME MAHVA CHENSHAW \10LLY Oo.\\S Donna Petersen's mission is formidable: to improve the ./A:\'E PEPI'.\IW health of people throughout the world. She earned her JIF!. S\II'111 masters and doctoral degrees from the Johns Hopkins BECKY STEHL School of Public Health and has held several positions with .lOA"!N {;IHlFSK, the federal government as well as the state of Maryland. Prior to joining USF she was Professor in the Departments ADMINISTRATOR/EDITOR of Maternal and Child Health at the University of Alabama. ELEA"!OH HI BiIAIW 251-9172 FAX: 25.3-)901 Dr. Petersen is a frequent lecturer on topics related to health [email protected] care reform and has authored numerous publications in the area of maternal and child health as well as health care ATHENA SOCIETY reform. She will be speaking about ways in which we in PO. Box 1081.J the Athena SOciety, as women leaders, can influence TA\ll'.\. FLORIDA .3.3()79 improved health care for women.....an obvious interest for us all. As you read this, the holidays will be behind us, life should be a little more tranquil and quiet, and we should be having time to reflect upon the new year and all the hopes and promises with which it comes. (Of course, as I write this, a few weeks before the newsletter will be printed, the holidays loom large and I am thinking of all the many things I have to do in the next week shopping, wrapping, packing, traveling, baking, etc. and wondering if the time of peace and quiet will really ever arrive!) But, this is a wonderful opportunity for us to take a moment or two to think about how we want Athena to grow and to change in the future. The Athena Board of Directors has discussed this on occasion, and many of us have talked among ourselves in small groups and also in larger forums (such as at the last retreat) about the changes we would like to see in areas such as membership. Along those lines, we will be forming an ad hoc committee to discuss the direction in which Athena wishes to go; some of you have already volunteered to serve on this committee, and I will be calling upon you shortly to organize as a committee and to formulate SOlne recommendations to pass along to the Board of Directors. If anyone who has not already volunteered would like to serve on this committee, please contact me or Eleanor and we'll add you to the committee. I I Happy holidays to everyone, I and I hope that you I have a happy and healthy 2008! I www.athena-society.com I, 1 thena Bonus Notice to gourmet cooks and wannabe's: Denise Chavez will conduct a class/cooking demonstration featuring appetizers and desserts on January 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Denise, owner of "Chavez at Home" (1350 So. Howard), is a popular caterer and well known to lovers of fine food in the area. The demo (and wine tasting!) will be at the home of Barbara Bachman, 3000 Hawthorne Road in South Tampa. Cost is $20 per person; space is limited. Please make your reservations with Eleanor Hubbard by COB January 11. Calendar February 7 - Luncheon - Centre Club - Speaker: Maryann Ferenc March 6 - Luncheon - Centre Club April 3 - Young Women of Promise Luncheon - Centre Club May 1 - Presentation of Career Assistance Grants June 5 - Dinner - Installation of 2008-09 Board News About Member We extend our deepest sympathy to Linda Hanna and Jeanie Hanna for the loss last month of their father, James Hanna. We regret to report that Elaine College is again dealing with some health issues: her kidney of 12 years has failed so she's back on dialysis. While not a cure, a transplant is a treatment and she's hoping to have another in the near future. She's in our thoughts and we wish her the very best. :New year! arewell from Renu Khator ~ (Editor's note: Renu Khator will be leaving Tampa onJanuary 10th to begin her ~~ tenure as President ofthe University ofHouston onJanuary 15th.) "Friends, as Suresh and I leave Tampa to start our new professional lives in Houston, please allow me to express my deepest gratitude for all that you have done in helping me succeed at USF and in securing this incredible opportunity in Houston. You, as a group and as individuals, have always given me inspiration, support, encouragement and help. You have been instrumental in building my self-esteem and making me believe that there are no limits to dreal11ing and achieving. Your success stories are the building blocks of my story. I will miss being with you but I am taking your Athena spirit in my heart. Thank you and please visit me in Houston." Athe Attention sponsors of prospective candidates for membership: Please plan on attending a IS-minute session following our January luncheon for an update on the revised procedures. If you are unable to attend, contact Membership VP Cynthia Gandee at [email protected]. Congratulations to Elizabeth Howarth and her Hospitality Committee for producing a magnificent spread at our Holiday Buffet on December 16. And our heartfelt thanks to Bill and Sandy Frye for opening their lovely "guest-friendly" home to a record 12S party goers. Vicki Vega [email protected] BRIEFINGS February, 2008 Upcoming Meeting 2007-2008 OFFICERS WHEN: Thursday, February 7 11:55 a.m. PRESIDENT .................KATHERINE ESSRIG PRESIDENT-ELECT .............MARY SCRIVEN WHERE: Centre Club VP/MEMBERSHIP..........CYNTHIA GANDEE Westshore at Kennedy VP/PROGRAMS............ADRIENNE GARCIA SECRETARY .........................MARY ESTES PROGRAM: Independent Business: Its Cultural TREASURER.....................KAREN ARNOLD and Economic Impact in Tampa Bay IMM.PAST PRESIDENT........SUSAN LEISNER SPEAKER: Maryann Ferenc BOARD Proprieter, Mise en Place EMMY ACTON AMELIA CAMPBELL MENU: Chicken Picatta on sundried tomato polenta DORETHA EDGECOMB (Veggie plate available on request when reserving.) LISA ROBBINS ELAINE TERENZI RSVP: By February 4 – Call Eleanor Hubbard HOLLY TOMLIN (251-9172) or email [email protected] MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE OPEN MEETING – GUESTS WELCOME MARVA CRENSHAW Maryann will discuss the importance of independent MOLLY CREWS businesses to the health of our cultural landscape and our JANE PEPPARD local economy. JUEL SMITH BECKY STEELE The advantage that independent businesses have over JOANN UROFSKY chain operations is that they grow out of the local community and respond to local needs and dynamics. ADMINISTRATOR/EDITOR This response is as opposed to national and international ELEANOR HUBBARD corporations that not only must respond to international 251-9172 FAX: 253-3901 forces but also change the local culture because of the [email protected] huge scale on which they function. ATHENA SOCIETY Small businesses reflect the dynamics of the community P. O . B OX 10813 and create a sense of place and local identity and thus TAMPA,FLORIDA 33679 appeal to those seeking authenticity. Hear the full story from this well-known restaurateur. President’s Message As each month rolls by and I realize that it’s time for me to write yet another message for the newsletter, it occurs to me how quickly this Athena year is passing. It is so rewarding to get feedback from you on things you like – and, yes, even on things with which you disagree. I need not tell any of you this, of course, but we – as a group – are very outspoken and direct, but it’s why we are such a vital, productive organization. Everyone does more than just express an opinion; they also offer to help to improve upon the things they think are less than perfect. Thank you for your input, your feedback and your determination. We’ve had many fun times of late with our fellow Athenians: the Athena Bonus presentation at Alfonso Architects, the Gorilla Theatre outing for Jane Eyre directed by Nancy Cole, the backstage tour and Rockettes performance on the evening of our December meeting and the Athena Bonus cooking demonstration by Denise Chavez. We are most appreciative of your help in putting together these events and your attendance at them. We have a busy time approaching – nominations of potential new members, the Young Women of Promise program, the giving of the Level Playing Field awards and career assistance grants and more. I look forward to seeing you at each of these events. Calendar February 14 – Deadline for membership nomination forms March 6 – Luncheon – Centre Club March 22 – Athena Bonus – USF Botanical Gardens April 3 – Young Women of Promise Luncheon – Centre Club May 1 – Presentation of Career Assistance Grants June 5 – Dinner – Installation of 2008-09 Board www.athena-society.com Athena Bonus Wine lovers and nature lovers unite….and plan to attend the Bonus set for Sunday, February 24, at the Keel & Curley Winery in Plant City.