President`s Message - Executive Women International
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President`s Message - Executive Women International
CHARTERED 1957 HOUSTON EDITION April 2016 President’s Message We have just celebrated Easter and I hope you got to spend time with your family and friends. For the first time, my grown children were not with me at Easter and it definitely was different not having them there. I am blessed to have my parents still with me and here in Houston. Especially during the Easter season I feel blessed to have my family, friends and all my EWI friends. I am sure you feel the same way too. We are all so blessed and we are able to bless others with our Scholarship Programs, Reading Rallies and other philanthropy events. Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company After reading through some of our EWISP applications, I was reminded that EWI of Houston will have a chance to bless some great students who will have a better chance of going to college if they win one of our scholarships. I hope all of you will be able to attend Executives’ Night on April 14th at the Corinthian. This will be a very special meeting where we honor all our member firm executives for their support and contributions toward making EWI of Houston the largest and most successful chapter in the organization. We want to recognize and thank our executives for their leadership through challenging times and support their endeavors toward a brighter future in the Houston community and beyond. In addition to celebrating our executives, we will again conduct a live and silent auction to benefit our B/C/D Programs. Our Fundraising Committee has done a fantastic job and you will be excited to see all the donations we have received. We have many silent auction items including jewelry, sport memorabilia, sports tickets, theater tickets, getaways, wine and more wine and the list goes on. We also have some great live auction items again this year. Be on the look-out for the auction catalog that you will receive before Thursday so you can see which items you and your executive and guests will want to bid. Thank you for being a blessing to EWI of Houston and participating in Executives’ Night and all our Chapter endeavors. 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 Executive Appreciation Night, April’s Chapter Meeting Notice; Heart and Sole Relay For Life; Kendra Gives Back p. 2-4 • Mission/Vision Statement/Values/Strategic Goals; Did You Know; Calendar of Events: p. 5 • Interest Survey: p. 6 • Have You Met Our Newest Reps?: p. 7-8 • Professional Development, Some Team Lessons 1 |From Page Geese: p. 9 • Firm Spotlight: Houston First Corporation: p. 10 • EWI of Houston Board Recaps: p. 1114 • EWI of Houston March Chapter Meeting Recap: p. 15-19 • Birthdays and Anniversaries: p. 20 • Officers & Directors: Advisors: p. 21 • Committee Chairs: p. 22 • April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org UPCOMING EVENTS 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 2 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org UPCOMING EVENTS 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 3 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org UPCOMING EVENTS 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 4 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org 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 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, April 14, 2016 - Executive Appreciation Night at the Corinthian Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - Board Meeting at Shell Energy Resources Company Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - Deadline to e-mail completed Interest Surveys to Carolyn Noack, LINBECK 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… Why An Interest Survey Is So Important ? The nominating committee needs to know if you want to serve on the board as well as any positions that may be of interest to you. It is also important to choose more than one committee you are interested in because others might be interested in the same committees as you. The completed surveys are invaluable to Vice President/President-Elect, Donna Gurney, representing JLT Specialty USA, in helping her to put you on the right committee. She will also know if you want to chair a committee or to serve on the board. This is a great way to let her know what you are interested in and you will have more fun! A survey for your use can be found on the following page of this newsletter. 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 5 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org 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 6 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter April 2016 ewihouston.org Have You Met Our Newest Reps? Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors Linda Castillo, representing Schlumberger Limited, is Executive Assistant to Paal Kibsgaard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and joins her coworker Cheri Ferguson in EWI of Houston. She ensures the smooth operation of the Chairman’s office and represents her company with professionalism, discretion, and kindness to all she comes in contact with. Schlumberger Limited is the world's leading oilfield services company, providing the most complete range of services and supplying their clients with the advanced technologies and expertise required to identify, develop and manage hydrocarbons effectively. Linda is a fourth-generation Texan who grew up in Friendswood with a large family that includes her parents, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She is happily married to her wonderful husband Richard, and they have an adorable Yorkie named Bentley. Linda loves to travel and discover new cities and cultures. She also enjoys gardening, music, the theater, and spending time with her family and friends. Linda is looking forward to all of the networking opportunities within EWI as well as developing new friendships. Welcome back, Terri Lemons, representing Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty! Terri is Community Outreach Manager which entails setting up proprietary areas for agents to market to and assisting them with marketing plans, social media, public relations with the Chronicle and event planning. Terri is a returning rep for MTSIR. She originally joined in 2008 but her job responsibilities became so great she had to resign in 2015. Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty is a recognized industry leader nationally and internationally. The company is the only residential real estate firm to be named one of Greater Houston Partnership's Top Ten Houston Companies. MTSIR serves the entire greater Houston area with offices located in Briar Hollow/River Oaks, Memorial, the Bay Area, Kingwood, and The Woodlands. Terri is married to John and they have one fur baby, their dog Banjo. Both Terri and John are big music fans and love to go to concerts. She also reads as much as she can and enjoys baking, hiking and camping. 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 7 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org Have You Met Our Newest Reps (cont’d.)? Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors Renee McNeil, representing Corporate Move Consulting Inc., is the executive for her company as well as their representative. Renee markets and manages the business as its president, as well as overseeing the staff and providing project management where needed. Corporate Move Consulting Inc. assists clients with business relocation and activation. The company has been working on exciting new projects such as managing the restack of Shell’s 5,000 employees in downtown Houston and has been hired on for a similar project in New Orleans. Renee is originally from El Paso but has lived in Houston since 1989. She is a single mother of a 15 year old son who is a freshman at Lamar High School and a 17 year old daughter who will be heading to New York for college in the fall. Renee has a lake house on Lake Livingston and loves to spend time there with her family and friends. She also loves to read and knit. She is looking forward to becoming active in our chapter and meeting all our fantastic and caring members. All three new members at their first official EWI of Houston Chapter Meeting, March 10, 2016. Linda Castillo, Schlumberger Limited; Terri Lemons, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty; Renee McNeil, Corporate Move Consulting Inc. 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 8 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter April 2016 ewihouston.org PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Submitted by Donna Jones, 2015-2016 Professional Development Chair, representing Arch-Con Corporation Some Team Lessons From Geese When you start to doubt the wisdom of teamwork, heed these lessons from an unlikely source -- a flock of geese. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds 71% more to its flying range than if each bird flew alone. Lesson: Teammates who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier when they travel on shared power. When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position. Lesson: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing the leader’s role. When geese are flying in formation, the geese from behind honk to encourage those in front to keep up their speed. Lesson: Sometimes team members need to hear a little honking. Whenever a goose is sick or wounded, two geese drop out of formation to help and protect it. They stay with it until it can fly again or dies. Lesson: Stand by one another in times of trouble. Adapted from 40 Tools For Cross-Functional Teams, Walter J. Michalski. Productivity Press, 541 NE 20th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232. 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 9 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org Firm Spotlight Submitted by Elisa Garcia and Sandy Gracia, representing Houston First Corporation and Natalie Young, representing Visit Houston 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 10 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter April 2016 ewihouston.org EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS Communications Report Submitted by Carole Pitts, 2015-2016 Communications Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors The March Connect was distributed on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Special thanks to the following contributors: Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty, Realtors Shayne Abramowitz, ConocoPhillips Patti Strawther, James J. Postl Interests 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 May EWI of Houston Connect is Friday, April 22, 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 March 16, 2016 78 97 21 Member Firms 1 Life Member Representatives (8 pending) 5 Honorary Members Sustaining Members 0 Transitional Members Total Number of Representatives – 124 Firms with 3 Representatives: 5 Firms with 2 Representatives: 17 Firms with 1 Representative: 53 Member Firms with a single rep, and rep is pending: 3 New Representatives: Terri Lemons – Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Renee McNeil – Corporate Move Consulting, Inc. New Firm: Corporate Move Consulting, Inc. Rep Resignations: Erin Brown – Osha Liang, LLP Ellen Jannik – Landry’s, Inc. Reps Pending: Austin Industrial CHI St. Luke’s Health Organization Houston Symphony Society Landry’s, Inc. Lasco Enterprises Let It Fly Events, L.P. Osha Liang, LLP Quanex Building Products Corporation 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 11 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS CONT’D. Fundraising Report Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, 2015-2016 Fundraising Director, representing Hilcorp Energy Company The Fundraising Committee had a successful door prize drawing on March 10th at The Westin Houston Memorial City. Many thanks to our ticket sellers: Michele Votano, Atlantic Relocation Systems; Candice Sanchez, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; Alyssa Aboloff, Sullivan Group; Kathy Harber, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation; and Sarah Smith, J.W. Mariott Houston Downtown. They worked very hard selling tickets and did a wonderful job in raising $515 in ticket sales. Huge thank you to Kathy Harber for running the entire process and announcing our winners! The 2015-2016 Fundraising Committee would like to thank the following representatives for supporting our chapter by graciously donating the following door prizes: DSW Gift Card Courtesy of Sanela Hasagic, representing Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Tiffany & Co. Ballpoint Pen Courtesy of Katherine Brown, representing Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty 2 Club Level Rodeo Houston tickets to see Jake Owen on Wednesday, March 16th @ 6:45 pm [Section 342, Row K, Seats 5 & 6]. Courtesy of Sheree Speck, representing Speck Insurance & Financial Services 2 Club Level Rodeo Houston tickets to see Jake Owen on Wednesday, March 16th @ 6:45pm [Section 349, Row D, Seats 5 & 6]. Courtesy of Martha Ceballos, representing ELP Enterprises, Inc. 2 Club Level Rodeo Houston tickets to see Billy Currington on Saturday, March 12 at 3:45 pm [Section 318, Row J, Seats 5 & 6] Courtesy of Deborah Jones, representing CenterPoint Energy 2 TUTS tickets to Opening Night of Oliver! on Tuesday, April 5th @ 7:30 pm Courtesy of Evan Camp, representing Theatre Under the Stars 2 Shell Gas Cards Courtesy of Linda Petticrew, representing Shell Energy Resources Company Upcoming: Auction contributions needed! Please consider going BIG and asking your firm to sponsor to the highest of their ability! What stand out auction item would really show off what your firm is all about? This is a spectacular evening and we want all our member firm executives to walk the room and see the real power of EWI! Make your executive proud on April 14th! Executives’ Night is Thursday, April 14th – Please mark your executives’ calendar and invite colleagues! Bob Harvey, with Greater Houston Partnership has agreed to speak that evening 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 12 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS CONT’D. Fundraising Report (cont’d.) Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, 2015-2016 Fundraising Director, representing Hilcorp Energy Company Executives’ Night is an evening where we thank our Member Firm Executives for their support throughout the year and honor them during a dinner program. We hold a silent and live auction that evening to raise funds for our Dollars for Scholars initiative. Each committee chair has been contacted by our committee with a request to create a basket to contribute for the silent auction, as in previous years. Member Firms – Sponsorship letters will be mailed out shortly, please be on the look-out. Please consider becoming a Dollars for Scholars Sponsor or contributing a silent or live auction item – get creative! Some ideas: tickets for Texans, Rockets, Astros, Symphony, Alley Theatre, Hobby Center, next year’s rodeo, vacation home stays, experiences, spa packages, golf outings, clay shoots, guns, knives, ammo, golf clubs, leather furniture, helicopter rides, resort packages, airfare, use of an event suite, home remodel services, decorator assistance, home décor, baby/kid gear, cooking classes, landscaping services, memberships, subscriptions, etc! Dollars for Scholars Sponsorship Levels: $10,000 Platinum $ 7,000 Gold $ 5,000 Silver $ 2,500 Bronze $ 1,000 Crystal 100% of funds raised at and before Executives’ Night go to our EWISP and ASIST Scholarship Program recipients. The Fundraising Committee has broken into four sub-committees to tackle Executives’ Night Acquisitions / Sponsorships – Internal/External Logistics/Event Structure – Coordinate with Programs Committee Silent Auction Set-up / Basket Coordination Transaction Committee – Check-in, Check-out Processes Check-in: Coordinate with SAA, Theresa Smith, Quanex Building Products Corporation Check-out: Coordinate with Treasurer, Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty AmazonSmile Click here to shop Amazon via AmazonSmile, 0.5% of eligible purchases will go to EWI of Houston. Stephanie Cleary, representing Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty has set-up our AmazonSmile account for direct deposit to the chapter. Direct deposits will be made once amount reaches $5. Shopping link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/74-2456833 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 13 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org 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 14 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter April 2016 ewihouston.org MARCH MEETING RECAP Submitted by Shayne Abramowitz, 2015-2016 Communications Committee Member, representing Conoco Phillips On March 10th, EWI of Houston met at the Westin-Memorial City in the Magnolia Ballroom. The evening started with a special networking bonus of complimentary wine provided by H-E-B. There was plenty of room to mingle, enjoy our beverage, and compare bandana colors to determine our table assignments, each table being named for a city of Texas (see pictures on page 19). President Linda Petticrew, representing Shell Energy Resources Company, started the meeting with a welcome to members, guests, and any executives in attendance followed by a little history of what happened before on March 10th. Of course, she had a captive audience for her “Did You Know” about why the interest surveys are so important to fill out and return. The nominating committee needs to know if you want to serve on the board, as well as any positions that may be of interest to you. She stressed the importance of choosing more than one committee because others might be interested in the same position. These completed surveys will help Donna put you on the right committee and she will know if you want to chair a committee or want to be on the board. This is a great way to let her know what you’re interested in and you will have more fun. Cherrelle Duncan, representing the American Cancer Society, spoke to us about Relay for Life. After a little bit of excitement when the lights went out, Cherrelle provided us with a little history on how the event was started. In 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt decided to walk and run around a track in Tacoma, Washington for 24 hours. He raised $27,000 to help the fight against cancer; the next year his friends and family decided to join him. We all know someone who has been affected by cancer so we hope you will donate and/or join the EWI team “Heart and Sole“ at the Relay for Life on May 7th at the Houston Sports Park. Stephanie Hill, representing Recipe for Success, gave us an update on the Veg Out Challenge. The challenge is to eat 30 different veggies in 30 days so sign up for Veg Your Heart Out with EWI of Houston! She reported that as of 2:00 pm, our team had eaten 272 veggies (17% of our membership) and we are beating EWI of San Antonio! She brought seed packets for the first 10 people who signed up on the site: Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company; Martha Ceballos, ELP Enterprises, Inc.; Sarah Smith, JW Marriott Houston Downtown; Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty; Rebekah Robles, Jackson and Company; Kathy Neal, Shell Oil Products US; Marji Zamora, Minuteman Press Post Oak; Jamila Owens, Metro Star; Debbie Casey, Hilcorp Energy Company; and Candice Sanchez, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Vice President Donna Gurney, representing JLT Specialty USA, shared leadership quotes from Nelson Mandela, Rosalynn Carter, Lord Dennis, Peter Drucker, John Rogers, Mia Angelou, followed by the invocation. Dinner was enjoyed by all and our table was busy logging the veggies! Thank you Erlinda Quintanilla, representing H-E-B for the fabulous cupcakes made by the H-E-B bakery as part of our table decorations. Not only were they delicious, they were a great addition to the other rodeo table decorations. 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 15 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org MARCH MEETING RECAP (cont’d.) After dinner, Nominating Chair Carolyn Noack, representing LINBECK, introduced and thanked the nominating committee: Katherine Brown, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty; Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA; Cindy Joutraw, CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; and Erlinda Quintanilla, H-E-B. The goal for the evening was to help us learn everything we ever wanted to know about serving as a leader and more. Each of the following was given two minutes to describe their role and responsibility. Sergeant-at-Arms – Theresa Smith, Quanex Building Products Corporation Program – Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company, for Tasha Perzad, Sewell Automotive Companies Membership – Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty, Realtors Fundraising – Carolyn Noack, LINBECK, for Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company Director-at-Large – Marji Zamora, Minuteman Press Post Oak Communications – Jessica Witek, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, for Carole Pitts, John Daugherty, Realtors Secretary – Jessica Witek, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa Treasurer – Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Vice President/President Elect – Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA President – Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company I noticed a common theme and that was, “It’s been fun!” So, if you’re still not sure which committee or leadership position is for you, call any one of the above to answer questions and help you make an informed rewarding decision. Survey forms were turned in to Katherine Brown at the meeting to be entered in the drawing for a $50 gift card. Linda Castillo, one of our new members, was the winner. Membership Chair Shari Schiffman, representing John Daugherty, Realtors, introduced new members: Linda Castillo, representing Schlumberger Limited; Terri Lemons, representing Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty; Renee McNiel, representing Corporate Move Consulting, Inc. (pictured here). We all have our strategies for buying the winning door prize tickets and we had another great selection of prizes for our March meeting. Our Fundraising Committee did another outstanding job. President Linda Petticrew ended the meeting with a few announcements: March 16 – next Board meeting to be held at Shell Energy Resources Company March 19 – deadline for articles for EWI CONNECT April 14 – next EWI meeting / Executives’ Night to be held at the Corinthian April 27 – deadline to email completed Interest Survey to Carolyn Noack Shayne 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 16 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org Carolyn Noack, LINBECK; Rosemary Powers, Wells Fargo Bank Carolyn Toriggino, Sustaining Member; Katherine Brown and Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Mitch Daniels, Media Distributors, Inc.; Cherie Fontenot, Petroleum Club of Houston Donna Jones, Arch-Con Corporation; Guests: Raquel Rosa and Geri Pacheco Stephanie Cleary and Executive: Paul Kilian both with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty; Lisa Diaz, Morton’s The Steakhouse - Houston Galleria; Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA; Erlinda Quintanilla, H-E-B 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 17 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org Mildred Loyd, Mustang Machinery Company, Ltd.; Becky Dunn, Metromarketing Services, Inc.; Susan Yates, Finger Interests Cheri Ferguson, Schlumberger Limited; Sanela Hasagic, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.; Patricia Martin, Memorial Hermann Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA; Cherie Fontenot, Petroleum Club of Houston Barbara Stokes, Amegy Bank; Carolyn Noack, LINBECK Josette George and Shayne Abramowitz, both with ConocoPhillips; Kathy Harber, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Marlene Meyers, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas; Shari Schiffman, 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 18 | Page April 2016 EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter ewihouston.org 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 19 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter April 2016 ewihouston.org Happy Birthday! Theresa Smith April 1 Stephanie Oehrlein April 2 Linae Acquisto April 16 Martha Ceballos April 18 Shay Slattery April 20 Linda Castillo April 20 Marilyn DeSimone April 23 Sanela Hasagic April 25 Yvonne Mercado April 27 Suzanne Trevino April 30 Member Firm Anniversaries ConocoPhillips 14 years! PwC 14 years! Silver Eagle Distributors 14 years! Minuteman Press Post Oak 8 years! Morton’s The Steakhouse-Houston Galleria 7 years! The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa 4 years! 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 20 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter April 2016 ewihouston.org Officers and Directors PRESIDENT TREASURER Shell Energy Resources Company linda.petticrew@shell.com 832-337-3121 Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty scleary@marthaturner.com 713-558-3271 Linda Petticrew VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT Stephanie Cleary COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 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 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 21 | Page EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter April 2016 ewihouston.org 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 HOSPITALITY Pending Cheri Ferguson Kay Bart HISTORIAN Shayne Abramowitz Kori Peters Donna Jones PUBLIC RELATIONS & SOCIAL MEDI Tia Norman Professional Sports Partners tia@professionalsportspartners.com 713-481-1401 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 22 | Page