June 2016 EWI Newsletter - Executive Women International

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June 2016 EWI Newsletter - Executive Women International
CHARTERED 1957
HOUSTON EDITION
June 2016
President’s Message
Life is not an emergency . . . it just feels like one! With the beginning of
summer, things will begin to slow down and dry out [hopefully]. School is
out. It’s vacation season. The heat is here and traffic is a bit lighter. We’re
truly into the lazy days of summer, and it’s a good time to reflect on our own
friend and family connections.
I recently got to go back to South Padre with my beach group for a week of
relaxing and good times. We have been going to South Padre for about
eleven years and this was my eighth year to go. Each year I learn more
things about my good friends and their families. When I returned home my
daughter was in for over a week and you know how much I love having her
home.
Linda Petticrew,
Our lives are all about family. Your family is the story of who you are and
Shell Energy
Resources Company where you came from. Ideals and beliefs change, but this is the blueprint for
your belief system and all that you are. It’s the origin of your actions and
reactions.
Summer is a good time to take a moment and discover who you are. Pause
a minute. Write it down. Your legacy will nurture you and your loved ones.
Your written words will fill the holes in their hearts and the gaps in their
histories. They will know and remember you through your stories.
Today more than ever our loved ones and the world need our wisdom. If
our lives are to have lasting meaning, we must use them as a sacred
link, consciously connecting the past and the future.
Count your blessings.
wonderful Summer!
Connect.
Live large, be thankful, and have a
Thursday, June 9, is a very special meeting where we will recognize our
Past Presidents. From the Chapter’s beginning in 1957, a long line of key
professionals has helped mold and guide Houston into the largest and most
successful chapter within EWI. I encourage you to thank each of these
outstanding women personally at the meeting and get involved in your
assigned committees. You will receive an immeasurable amount of
satisfaction knowing you helped your Chapter to help your community.
In addition to recognizing our Past Presidents, we will also conduct a
business meeting. This meeting will be held to elect delegates and alternate
delegates for the annual meeting in September and to propose the slate of
officers for next year plus we have an excellent speaker whom you will not
want to miss!
Linda
2015-2016
Officers & Directors
President
Linda Petticrew
Shell Energy Resources
Company
Vice President/
President Elect
Donna Gurney
JLT Specialty USA
Secretary
Jessica Witek
The Houstonian Hotel,
Club and Spa
Treasurer
Stephanie Cleary
Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
Communications
Carole Pitts
John Daugherty, Realtors
Director-at-Large, B/C/DP
Marji Zamora
Minuteman Press Post Oak
Fundraising
Lindsey Duhon
Hilcorp Energy Company
Membership
Shari Schiffman
John Daugherty, Realtors
Program
Tasha Pirzad
Sewell Automotive
Companies
Sergeant-at-Arms
Theresa Smith
Quanex Building Products
Corporation
President’s Message: p. 1 • Upcoming Events: EWI of Houston’s June Chapter Meeting, Past Presidents Appreciation & Business Meeting: p. 2 •
Upcoming Events: Save the Date for EWI of Houston’s Scholarship & Goodie Bag Request: p. 3 • Mission/Vision Statement/Values/Strategic
Goals; Did You Know; Calendar of Events: p. 4 • Professional Development: 11 Thoughts About Teamwork: p. 5 • Thank Yous: p. 6 • Firm
Spotlight: The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa: p. 7-8 • Have You Met Our Newest Reps?: p. 9-12 • In The News: p. 13-15 • EWI of Houston May
Chapter Meeting Recap: p. 16-21 • EWI of Houston Board Recaps: p. 22-24 • Birthdays and Anniversaries: p. 25 • Officers, Directors and
Advisors: p. 26 • Committee Chairs: p. 27 •
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Submitted by Tasha Pirzad, 2015-2016 Program Director, representing Sewell Automotive Companies
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Submitted by Lily Portales, representing Austin Industrial, Inc, and Elisa Garcia, representing Houston
First Corporation
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
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Our Mission
EWI brings together key individuals from diverse
businesses for the purpose of promoting member
firms, enhancing personal and professional
development,
and
encouraging
community
involvement.
Our Vision
To be a global women’s organization of 5,000
engaged members empowering others for positive
change.
Values
Integrity I Excellence I Respect I Collaboration
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Our Strategic Goals
To strengthen, expand, and broaden
membership.
To provide member firms with meaningful
benefits.
To actively promote education for all
representatives.
To achieve a high level of community visibility
through service.
Corporate Office
3860 South 2300 East, Ste. 211
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Phone: 801.355.2800
Fax: 801.355.2852
E-mail: ewi@ewiconnect.com
Website: www.ewiconnect.com
Calendar of Events
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - Chapter Meeting: Past Presidents
Appreciation and Business Meeting, JW Marriott Downtown
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - Board Meeting, Shell Energy Resources
Company
Thursday, July 14, 2016 - Chapter Meeting: Scholarship Night! The
Petroleum Club of Houston
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - Board Meeting, Shell Energy Resources
Company
Thursday, September 22, 2016 thru Sunday, September 25, 2016:
LCAM (Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting) in Spokane,
Washington
Houston Chapter Vision Statement
EWI® of Houston aspires to be the
premier business organization of
choice for member firms and their key
individuals.
Recognized by the
Houston community as an avenue to
achieve personal and professional
excellence, every activity of the
Houston Chapter will fulfill at least one
of the objectives of the EWI, Mission
Statement.
DID YOU KNOW…
That David Jones, representing D.
Jones Photography, will be taking
head shots at our June 9, 2016
chapter meeting?
David always does a fabulous job,
and we will use these photos to
update our chapter’s pictorial
directory. David will send you the
headshots to choose from the one
you like most. That photo will go in
our directory and you can have one
for yourself as well.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Submitted by Carole Pitts, 2015-2016 Communications Committee Chair, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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THANK YOU’S . . . . .
E-Mail Received from Lidia Medina, 2015 ASIST Scholarship Winner
Submitted by Marji Zamora, 2015-2016 Director-At-Large, representing
Minuteman Press Post Oak - Museum Medical District upon Lidia’s
graduating from University of Texas Health Sciences with her BSN
Degree. Lidia is excited to fulfill her dream of being a Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit Nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Thanks to God and the Support from EWI, I accomplished my goal. I
hope that I can give back to others the way you gave back to me. Lidia
Submitted by Rosemary Powers, representing Wells Fargo Bank
TO: Theresa Smith
Quanex Building Products Corporation
Dear Theresa,
I cannot thank you enough for taking care of my Wells Fargo table at the dinner
meeting on April 14th. When I called you Wednesday morning, April 13th, and let you
know that I had a death in the family and that I would need to leave Thursday to be
with my sister in Dallas, all you said was “I’ll take care of it.” It was a comfort to me to
know that my guests would be well taken care of.
Thank you for all that you do for EWI.
Rosemary
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FIRM SPOTLIGHT
Submitted by Jessica Witek, 2015-2016 Secretary, representing The Houstonian Hotel, Club
& Spa
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
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FIRM SPOTLIGHT (CONT’.D)
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Have You Met Our Newest Reps?
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Shawnie Boudreaux, representing Austin Industrial, Inc., is
Senior Administrative Assistant to George Delgado, Senior Vice
President, and Michael Cox, Vice President. She joins her coworker, Lily Portales, in EWI of Houston.
Originally from Poway, California, outside of San Diego, she
moved to Houston with her mother and sisters when she was 14.
Single mother of a beautiful 2 year-old son named Parker. He is
her heart and soul. She is very close to her mother and her
siblings. Her father was a Navy Seal and her brother served in
the Marine Corp.
Shawnie’s best friend is her grandmother whom she speaks to
almost daily. She was finally able to bring her son to meet his
great grandmother a few weeks ago.
Shawnie loves to discover new, fun things to do with her toddler like the zoo, parks, splash
pads, and play dates. She is an artist at heart and loves painting, photography and graphic
design.
She has been to several EWI events and was excited to see the ways that EWI helps
women in need further their education. She is looking to building connections with the
members of EWI of Houston.
Christine Bowen, representing Belhaven University, is
Assistant Director of Admissions. Her executive is Pete
Deegan, Director of Admissions and Student Services.
Belhaven University offers a quality Christian adult studies
program. Belhaven's program delivers accelerated adult
education and graduate degrees that are tailored to the
needs of busy working adults. This year they have 61
adults graduating, 21 of whom made honors Alpha Sigma
Lambda.
Christine is originally from Chicago and has been in
Houston since 2003. She has been married for over 12
years, has 7 children and 7 grandchildren.
She is an author, Christian Life Coach, and Co-Pastor at Immanuel Temple of Praise
Ministries. Christine is also a Breast Cancer Survivor as well as being a CanCare
Volunteer and a member of the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
She loves the culture in Houston and is looking forward to the various networking
opportunities within EWI.
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
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Have You Met Our Newest Reps?
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Larissa Hindberg, representing Landry’s, Inc. - Vic and
Anthony’s, is Sales Manager and her executive is Nicki
Keenan, Vice President of Sales.
She is originally from Chicago but has been in Houston for 4
years. Larissa is happily married to her husband, Jason.
They have 2 sons, 12 year old Dylan and 10 year old Drew,
who attend Katy ISD schools.
Larissa enjoys the big city atmosphere that allows her and
her family to enjoy the Gulf Coast, fine museums, and the
various cultures here.
In her spare time, she and her family love to travel. She also shows competitive horses.
She is looking forward to meeting other talented and intriguing personalities within EWI.
Suzanne Humphrey, representing Arch-Con Construction, is Executive Assistant to Jason M. Cooper, Senior
Vice President, Office & Industrial.
She is a native Houstonian, living here most of her life
except for a short period in France and the seven years she
spent in Austin.
Suzanne feels Houston is one of the friendliest places she
has ever seen. Although we are a big city, we still share a
neighborly charm among our residents. She also loves the
assortment of diverse cultures from all over the world that
can be found here.
She has 4 children and 3 grandchildren in addition to her parents and 3 older brothers.
Suzanne speaks Spanish and French and loves history, especially WWII and the Civil War.
Museums and art are also some of her favorite things.
She has served on numerous committees here in Houston including the Museum Ball, Alley
Ball and Bayou Bend Children’s Tea Party to name a few.
Suzanne is looking forward to developing new friendships with EWI of Houston members as
well as being involved in making a difference in our community.
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Have You Met Our Newest Reps?
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Welcome back, Donna
Jones, representing Arch-Con
Construction! She is Executive Assistant to Michael
Schuerich, President and Chief Executive Officer. Donna is a
returning member to EWI of Houston previously with Martha
Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.
Although she has been here in Houston for 36 years,
Donna is originally from Pittsburgh and will always be a Steeler!
She loves the many places here that she can shop for food,
clothing and jewelry, especially the premier outlets.
Donna has one daughter, Shannon, who is a French teacher at
YES Prep Academy. She also cares for her mother on the
weekends.
Donna owns her own travel agency and loves that her daughter enjoys traveling with her.
When she retires, Donna plans on taking her dream trip of a world cruise.
She is looking forward to continuing her association with our members and helping to
ensure that EWI of Houston continues to be the biggest and best Chapter in EWI.
Kennie Kerr, representing SuperShuttle/ExecuCar-Houston,
is Director of Sales - Midwest Region. Her executive is Cynthia
Diffenbaugh, Director of National Sales.
SuperShuttle/ExecuCar is a private ground transportation
company providing on demand transportation options, such as
shared ride, exclusive non-stop, charter and private sedan
services in major cities in the United States, UK, France, and
Mexico. It is a part of the On-Demand division of Transdev.
Originally from Tomball and still currently living there, Kennie
loves the diversity found in Houston and its surrounding areas
and all of our friendly people.
Kennie has been married to Gene for 24 years. They have 2 children, daughter Taylor is a
sophomore at Texas A&M and son Ty is an 8th grader at Tomball Junior High School.
Kennie enjoys watching sports, riding horses, and shopping. She is looking forward to
networking with new people and helping others in her community.
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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Have You Met Our Newest Reps?
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Cordelia Orozco, new representative for Let It Fly Events, L.P.,
is their Corporate Events Manager. Her executive is Ellen Ramsey,
President. Let It Fly Events, L.P. is a trusted event decorations firm
that specializes in planning, design and execution of events that
demand a lasting impact and has been a valued member of EWI of
Houston since 2009.
Cordelia is originally from Houston but moved to Austin in 1994 and
returned to Houston in 2005.
She has been happily married for 9 years and has a beautiful,
hyper, hilarious 4 year-old son.
Cordelia enjoys reading mystery novels, graphic design and
coordinating family functions.
She loves the fast paced and energetic vibe in Houston and is a big sports fan. Cordelia
loves supporting her favorite teams – the Astros, Rockets, and the Texans.
Cordelia is looking forward to meeting new professionals and developing strong and lasting
relationships.
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IN THE NEWS . . . .
Submitted by Carole Pitts, 2015-2016 Communications Committee Chair, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Executive Sue Habib, Lexis Florist is shown with some of her gorgeous
handiwork in Culture Map Houston, May 11, 2016
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IN THE NEWS (CONT’D.) . . . .
Executive Gracie Cavnar,
Recipe For Success and
husband Bob,
Chron.com, May 20, 2016
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IN THE NEWS (CONT’D.) . . . .
Executive Steve Pearce,
Pearce Industries, Inc.,
Chron.com, May 26, 2016
Executive Gracie Cavnar, Recipe For Success,
with husband Bob, Chron.com, May 27, 2016
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MAY MEETING RECAP
Submitted by David Jones, 2015-2016 Communications Committee Member, representing D. Jones Photography
Our 2015-2016 President, Linda Petticrew, representing Shell
Energy Resources, opened the evening by thanking John
Daugherty, Realtors (JDR) for hosting this firm night at Maggiano’s
Little Italy in the Galleria area and extended a warm welcome to
the executives and guests in attendance. She began with her “This
Day in History” facts that have become a fun way to start off the
evening. Most notably mentioned was that on this day in 1935
Alcoholics Anonymous was founded which was greeted by a round
of laughter and “Cheers” was heard from
several tables!
Shari Schiffman with John Daugherty, Realtors greeted and thanked
everyone for attending and introduced her table of JDR employees in
attendance. She shared a quick welcome video from her executive,
Cheri Fama, who could not attend due to her daughter’s graduation from
Baylor.
Carole Pitts then thanked everyone for attending and advised that John Daugherty had planned
on doing an introductory video. However, the day of the shoot he was not feeling well and
sounded like a frog! Therefore Carole read his speech to the audience. John stated that while he
regretted that he and Cheri Fama could not be in attendance, we were in the good hands of
Debbie Youens who was going to speak on behalf of the company. Daugherty went on to say that,
“All of us are proud to a part of EWI. I have always believed in giving back to our community and
EWI shares that belief.”
Carole then introduced Debbie who is a sales manager for John Daugherty, Realtors. She is
relatively new joining the company in November 2014 but quickly fit right in with her strong level of
customer service, a must within the company. Debbie took the podium and stated “Hi, so you get
me . . . and I’m the one who you never know what they are going to say. So they should be
concerned!”
She told us that real estate is now global and at your fingertips.
JDR is part of a global affiliation of 600 premiere real estate
firms, 4000 offices with over 120 sales associates in 40
countries. Luxury Portfolio is also an exclusive branch featuring
million dollar plus properties in its 200 member network. Also
Mayfair International Realty, an actual brick and mortar store
located in London. John is a native Houstonian and started the
company 49 years and two months ago. Back then you did not
take classes or exams to become a Realtor, you just went
down and bought a license. He decided to start a business in a
real estate office where professionals were key. He wanted to make sure that the managers were
not working against the company’s agents. They pride themselves on the training that they offer
and have trained many of the Realtors that are in the market today. Thank goodness we live in
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MAY MEETING RECAP (cont’d.)
Houston. Housing is affordable and our market had continued to boom despite fluctuations in the
economy. JDR has experienced the best April in over 49 years in existence. She shared some stats
from the past year. JDR is inHouston, but we also go to all four corners of the globe. A JDR promo
was then played which ran before each episode of Downton Abbey’s last season.
The invocation was provided by Sara Waguespack with John Daugherty, Realtors.
Guests dined family style with a great assortment of delicious Italian fare and as an
extra added bonus, Maggiano’s provided every guest with a $10 gift card towards a
future visit.
Shari Schiffman introduced our newest EWI of Houston members:
 Donna Jones, Arch-Con Corporation
 Kennie Kerr, SuperShuttle/ExecuCar – Houston
 Christine Bowen, Belhaven University
 Shawnie Boudreaux, Austin Industrial, Inc.
 Cordelia Orozco, Let It Fly Events, L.P.
 Larissa Hindberg, Landry’s, Inc.
 Suzanne Humphrey, Arch-Con Corporation
It was announced that $107,000 was the final total raised from our April Fundraiser Meeting and
EWISP judges interviewed students the prior Monday.
Donna Gurney of JLT Specialty USA provided an update on the Texoma Board
Forum as well as info on the 2016 LCAM to be held in Spokane, Washington, this
September.
The Door Prize Drawing was held by Lindsey Duhon with Hilcorp Energy Company.
Linda wrapped up the evening with the following announcements:
May 18 - next Board meeting to be held at Hilcorp Energy Offices
May 20 - deadline for EWI Connect
June 9 - June Business meeting to be held at JW Marriott Houston Downtown, which will
also host our Past Presidents.
Upon exiting the restaurant most of us were surprised that a huge round of storms had passed
over us and many had quite a brilliantly lit drive home provided by the nearly constant lightening
strikes.
David
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Annette Washburn, Pearce Industries, Inc.;
Rosemary Powers, Wells Fargo Bank
Sustaining Members
Carolyn Toriggino and Barbara Camino
Theresa Smith, Quanex Building Products Corporation;
Jerry Lyons, Adell, Harriman & Carpenter, Inc.
Guest Keith Brown;
Katherine Brown, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty;
Executive Mary Margaret Carroll, MMCarroll & Associates
Susan Yates, Finger Interests;
Jessica Witek, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
Sarah Smith, JW Marriott Downtown;
Suzanne Trevino, Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria;
Edwin Mauricio, The Westin Galleria & Westin Oaks Houston
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Cordelia Orozco, Let It Fly Events, L.P.;
Sanela Hasagic, Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
Kathy Neal, Shell Oil Products, US;
Tasha Pirzad, Sewell Automotive Companies
Guest Keith Kaposta;
Terri Lemons, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
Rene Azinger, H-E-B;
Liz Palacios, TransCanada
Executives Mary Margaret Carroll, MMCarroll & Associates and
David Jones, D. Jones Photography
Christine Bowen, Belhaven University;
Susan Silverman, Metromarketing Services, Inc.;
Rebecca Bartholomew, Lockton Companies LLC
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Executive Martha Ceballos, ELP Enterprises, Inc.;
Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company
Lisa Diaz, Morton’s The Steakhouse - Houston Galleria;
Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA
Guests Diane Bart and Louis Bart,
Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
Sara Waguespack, John Daugherty, Realtors;
Guest Kelly Waguespack-Bruggen
Guests Sonja Salinas, Valerie Decker and Tadenni Lopez
Guest Debbie Youens;
Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty, Realtors
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Thank you from all of us at John Daugherty, Realtors
for allowing us to host you at our EWI of Houston Firm Night!
Sara Waguespack, Tadenni Lopez, Debbie Youens, Jonathan Chau, Carole Pitts, Shari Schiffman, Valerie Decker
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS
Communications Report
Submitted by Carole Pitts, 2015-2016 Communications Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
The May Connect was distributed on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 to all EWI of Houston reps. Special
thanks to the following contributors:
Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company
Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA
Patti Strawther, James J. Postl Interests
David Jones, D. Jones Photography
Yvonne Mercado, CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Tasha Pirzad, Sewell Automotive Companies
Donna Jones, Arch-Con Corporation
Mitch Daniels, Media Distributors, Inc.
Shayne Abramowitz, ConocoPhillips
Cheri Ferguson, Schlumberger Limited
Nancy Hubert, Pearce Industries, Inc.
Tia Norman, Professional Sports Partners
Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
Kori Peters, Hilcorp Energy Company
Jessica Witek, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
The deadline for submission of articles for the July EWI of Houston Connect is Friday, June 17, 2016.
Please forward news articles to Carole Pitts at carolep@johndaugherty.com.
Membership Report
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Membership Status as of May 18, 2016
81
107
19
Member Firms
Representatives
Sustaining Members
1 Life Member
5 Honorary Members
1 Transitional Members
Total Number of Representatives – 107
Firms with 3 Representatives: 5
Firms with 2 Representatives: 17
Firms with 1 Representative:
58
Member Firms with a single rep, and rep is pending: 1
New Firms:
Belhaven University
New Representatives:
Christine Bowen, Belhaven University
Suzanne Humphrey, Arch-Con Corporation
Replacement Representatives:
Shawnie Boudreaux, Austin Industrial, Inc.
Larissa Hindberg, Landry,s Inc. - Vic & Anthony’s
Precilla Williams, CHI St. Luke’s Health Organization
Reps Pending:
Osha Liang, LLP
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS CONT’D.
Fundraising Report
Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, 2015-2016 Fundraising Director, representing Hilcorp Energy
Company
The Fundraising Committee held a successful door prize drawing on the evening of
Thursday, May 12 as the Chapter enjoyed a John Daugherty, Realtors Firm Night at
Maggiano’s. Many thanks to the committee for sitting together and selling door prize tickets!
We raised $660 in door prize tickets sales.
Thank you to our generous door prize contributors:
Visa Gift Card
Courtesy of Sara Waguespack, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Two Club Seats (behind Home Plate) to Astros vs NY Yankees game on
Tuesday, July 26, at 7:10PM.
Courtesy of Annette Washburn and Nancy Hubert, representing Pearce Industries
Two Club Seats (behind Home Plate) to Astros vs NY Yankees game on
Tuesday, July 26, at 7:10PM.
Courtesy of Annette Washburn and Nancy Hubert, representing Pearce Industries
Two Club Seats (behind Home Plate) to Astros vs NY Yankees game on
Tuesday, July 26, at 7:10PM.
Courtesy of Annette Washburn and Nancy Hubert, representing Pearce Industries
Handmade Metalware Bowl by Beatriz Ball
Courtesy of Mary Speltz, representing CIMA Energy
Bottle of wine and a Shell Gift Card. Enjoy this Cabernet from Double Canyon out of
Horse Heaven Hills Washington!
Courtesy of EWI of Houston and Linda Petticrew, representing Shell Energy
Resources Company
Bottle of wine and a Shell Gift Card. Enjoy this Cabernet from Double Canyon out of
Horse Heaven Hills Washington!
Courtesy of EWI of Houston and Linda Petticrew, representing Shell Energy
Resources Company
Bottle of wine and a Shell Gift Card. Enjoy this Cabernet from Double Canyon out of
Horse Heaven Hills Washington!
Courtesy of EWI of Houston and Linda Petticrew, representing Shell Energy
Resources Company
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS CONT’D.
Fundraising Report (cont’d.)
Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, 2015-2016 Fundraising Director, representing Hilcorp Energy
Company
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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Happy Birthday!
Lisa Diaz
June 5
LaTonya Barnum
June 5
Clem Hernandez
June 10
Annette Washburn
June 11
Tasha Pirzad
June 17
Mary Margaret Carroll
June 18
Susan Yates
June 25
Cerlyn Tobias
June 26
Member Firm Anniversaries
LINBECK
35 years!!!
Jackson and Company
24 years!
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
13 years!
Osha Liang LLP
2 years!
Lockton Companies, LLC
1 year!
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Officers and Directors
PRESIDENT
TREASURER
Shell Energy Resources Company
linda.petticrew@shell.com
832-337-3121
Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
stephanie.cleary@sothebys
homes.com
713-558-3271
Linda Petticrew
VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Stephanie Cleary
Carole Pitts
John Daugherty, Realtors
carolep@johndaugherty.com
713-626-3930
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
Theresa Smith
Lindsey Duhon
Quanex Building Products
Corporation
theresa.smith@quanex.com
713-877-5348
Hilcorp Energy Company
lduhon@hilcorp.com
713-289-2626
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Sewell Automotive Companies
npirzad@sewell.com
281-496-8797
John Daugherty, Realtors
sharis@johndaugherty.com
713-626-3930
Minuteman Press Post Oak
marji.ewi@printhouston.com
713-623-0703
Donna Gurney
JLT Speciality USA
donna.gurney@jltus.com
713-325-7594
Tasha Pirzad
Shari Schiffman
Marji Zamora
SECRETARY
Jessica Witek
The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
jwitek@houstonian.com
713-685-6714
Advisors
Kay Bart
Skerl & Associates
kbart@bartcohou.com
713-858-6200
Past President 2003
Kori Peters
Hilcorp Energy Company
kpeters@hilcorp.com
713-209-2496
Past President 2014
Katherine Brown
Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
kbrown@marthaturner.com
713-502-3090
Past President 2000
Carolyn Noack
LINBECK
cnoack@linbeck.com
713-966-5811
Past President 2015
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Committee Chairs
ASIST
MENTOR RETENTION
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Hilcorp Energy Company
kpeters@hilcorp.com
713-209-2496
Lily Portales
Erlinda Quintanilla
Austin Industrial, Inc.
lportales@austinindl.com
713-641-3400
H-E-B
quintanilla.erlinda@heb.com
713-329-3924
BYLAWS
NOMINATING
WEB
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
cindy.joutraw@centerpointenergy.com
713-207-5706
LINBECK
cnoack@linbeck.com
713-966-5811
Schlumberger Limited
cferguson@slb.com
713-375-3423
COURTESY
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Amegy Bank N.A.
barbara.stokes@amegybank.com
713-232-2114
Skerl & Associates
kbart@bartcohou.com
713-858-6200
EWISP
PHILANTHROPY
Houston First Corporation
egarcia@visithouston.com
713-437-5207
Jackson and Company
rrobles@jacksonandcompany.net
713-520-6143
Cindy Joutraw
Barbara Stokes
Elisa Garcia
Carolyn Noack
Rebekah Robles
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ConocoPhillips
Shayne.Abramowitz@cop.com
281-293-1259
Arch-Con Corporation
djones@arch-con.com
713-255-7416
Donna Jones
HOSPITALITY
PUBLIC RELATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA
JW Marriott Downtown
ssmith@thejwmarriott.com
713-927-3663
Professional Sports Partners
tia@professionalsportspartners.com
713-481-1401
Sarah Smith
Cheri Ferguson
Kay Bart
HISTORIAN
Shayne Abramowitz
Kori Peters
Tia Norman
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