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Future Executive Mentor Program
Alternate to Monday Night Football
Schedule of Luncheons and Board Meetings
October Luncheon
Date:
Time: |
Friday, October 15th 11:30 Networking 12:00 Luncheon Place: Tower Club, |
Place:
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For directions click here. |
Guest Cost:
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No charge for guest at this luncheon |
| Menu: |
Classic Caesar Salad |
| RSVP to: |
Nancy Fischer by October 11th at 954-566-2523 or email her. Be sure to tell her your menu choice. |
Tower
Club Program: Prospective Member Luncheon
The October luncheon is when we invite prospective members and showcase what WEC has to offer. Please put on your thinking caps and extend invitations to women who meet our membership criteria and who would enjoy.
If you have sent invitations to business friends, please give them a call
to encourage them to come. It is a fabulous setting, the food is wonderful,
and it’s a great opportunity to learn from and meet with our colleagues.
Any questions, please call or e-mail Marilynn Obrig, VP-Membership at 954-600-6464
or mobrig@bellsouth.net.
From the Board
President’s
Message
All the stormy weather didn’t keep members and their significant others
(about 30 in all) from attending our first social at Vivien Godfrey’s
on September 11. Everyone brought a favorite appetizer or dessert. Boy, can
you guys cook.
Geri Trodick’s husband Dick was wrapping tasty morsels of fresh lobster (that he caught) in bacon and broiling them while we all waited eagerly for a bite. We had Cowboy Caviar; endive with blue cheese and nuts; baked Brie; spinach dip; fresh shrimp cocktail; cheeses, crackers, dried fruit and much more. Not to mention our favorite brews and wines. The appetizers and dessert were so delicious and plentiful we could have done without the catered dinner.
We had
50 members and guests at our September luncheon, including our current
WEW scholar, Kim Stiles, and Raquel Cunningham, one
of our FX associate members. Also joining us was a potential WEW candidate
Patricia McCarthy. (See accompanying article.)
When our speaker
canceled the day before the luncheon, I asked Vivien Godfrey to help share
the WEC Hurricane Preparedness Plan
with our members. In her own inimitable style, she donned her bright yellow
foul weather gear and proceeded to regale us with charts and weather-related
books from her store along with Dave Barry’s humor column on Hurricane
Preparation. Linda Chapman then told us the Top 10 Reasons Why Hurricane
Season is Like Christmas. (If you missed the luncheon, both “funnies” can
be found elsewhere in this newsletter.)
Even though the past weeks had been stressful for everyone, we all left laughing! Thanks Vivien and Linda. You really turned a dreary day sunny!
Remember, October 15 is our Prospective Member luncheon. Please invite women whom you think would benefit from knowing us and vice versa. This is our opportunity to showcase our businesses and all the programs and social events WEC offers us as members.
Let’s have a really BIG turnout!
Preparation
Last
month’s guest speaker had to cancel, but this did not stop creative
Vivien Godfrey. She said “The program will go on! We were honored
and privileged to have her keep us entertained and laughing with her very
appropriate presentation on Hurricane Preparedness. She even illustrated
the proper clothing for such an event! So many of you requested copies
of what Vivien presented, we decided to include it here. Plus, we added “Things
We’ve Learned while Living in Florida”. Thank you, Vivien for
all your wonderful information.
Click here for all the detail.
Women Empowering Women (WEW) Program Has New Member
At the October 1 Board meeting,
we voted to provide Pat McCarthy with financial and member support through
our WEW Program.
Pat is a single mom with a 7-year-old autistic son who found herself
unemployable in her chosen field of graphics design after the company
where she worked was acquired. She is exactly the type of woman we had
in mind when we created this program several years ago, and with our
help will be able to finish her degree and reach her full potential.
WEW is a program where we offer financial assistance to a woman who,
with just a little help and support, can better her circumstances. Typically
we help with college or vocational tuition, books and school supplies.
(This is where some of the money we raise goes.) However, we provide more
than money. We put the resources of the entire membership at her disposal.
For instance, if she needs help writing a resume or getting ready for a
job interview, she can turn to one of our members for advice.
When she’s not studying, Pat enjoys computer art, classic cars (she
should have been at our Gala), motorcycles and playing with her son. Please
welcome Pat and let her know how you can help her achieve her goals.
Pat was brought to our attention by Denise Cooper-Ross who read her story
in the Sun-Sentinel. Thanks Denise!
Future Executive (FX) Mentor Program
We need your involvement to make our Mentorship Program a success! Thank you in advance to everyone who has already volunteered! We want to know what “gift” you have that you are willing to share with an FX (future executive). Your “gift” may be anything in life – something work related, socially or technically oriented, etc. Would you spend some time with an FX at our WEC functions? Lunch, GEM, Book Club, Cannon Circle, etc.? Ronnie Karlin
To learn more about this program, click here.
Welcome New Members:
Melissa
Rapkin has lived in South Florida since 1982. She has been married to Andy
Berns for fifteen years and they have a son, Dylan. Dylan is in the
sixth grade at Pine Crest School.
Melissa and Andy own a business called Documents2Disc. They convert paper
documents to CDs for businesses and individuals. This process not only
allows instant access to important papers, but also frees up valuable space
while providing security of the information. It is especially a great concept
for South Florida because of the expensive office space and the dreaded
hurricanes.
We Mean Business
Members be sure and bring your business cards to the luncheons. Each
month, the member whose business card is selected gets to be profiled in
the
newsletter. What a great way to get your business information out to
the other members!
WEC
Book Club:
In 2002, members of WEC who had a common desire for reading and discussions formed the WEC Book Club. The book for discussion is select by the majority and the gathering is held in a member’s home (munchies are always welcome). The meeting schedule varies according to the book and other circumstances. All members are welcome to participate.
I would personally like to invite you to participate in our book club.
It is a wonderful way to get to know each other and have an interesting
discussion about the book we are reading. You do not have to read every
book....only the ones that interest you!
Current book: "Founding Mothers: The Women that raised our nation" by
Cokie Roberts. Click here to read a description of the book.
Our discussion will be held at my home in Plantation on October 20, 2004
at 6:30PM. Everyone brings a little something for a pot luck supper. I'll
supply the wine and beverages.
Warmest regards, Jan Herard
Cannon
Circle
Our first Cannon Circle is in October, hosted by Vanessa Koutalidis and Patti Archibaud. For new members, Cannon Circles are hosted at members’ homes and provide a more informal atmosphere for us to get to know each other. Please contact Leigh Nickel at 954-423-0006 if you would like to host a Cannon Circle.
The Cannon Circle is named for Past President Shirley Cannon who was known for her gracious and uplifting spirit.
Date: October 28th
Place: Island City Chiropractic
Vanessa 1749 NE 26th street
Hosted by: Vanessa Koutalidis and Patti Archibaud
Time: 5:30pm
RSVP : 954-566-1349
Patti
Directions:
From the east:
Take Federal highway to NE 26 street (between Oakland Park Blvd. and
Sunrise Blvd.) and head west. Go straight through one light and take
a right on N.E.
17th Terrace (just west of the Realtor association bldg.). The one story
office plaza will be on your left on the corner of 26 street and 17th.
The address
is 1749 NE 26 street and Island City Chiropractic is on the north end of
the building in suite F. Ample parking in front and on side of building
and across
street.
From the west:
Take I-95 to either Oakland Park Blvd. or Sunrise Blvd. and head east to
Andrews Ave. Take Andrews (south or north respectively) to NE 26 street
and head east.
Follow 26 street east crossing over Dixie hwy. and through the next main
light at NE 15/16 Ave. Take your first left on NE 17th Terrace (just after
Manor
Pines) and the office plaza will be on your left, on the corner of 26 street
and 17th. Follow down to the north end of the building and Island City
Chiropractic will be in suite F. on your left.
The News Team
A TNT(dynamite)
team has been formed to assist with gathering information for the monthly
newsletter. The team consists of reporters Patti Archibaud and Amy (Arnold)
Van Gent and photographer Joni Rosenthal.
Attention Members! If you haven’t had your picture taken for the directory and the newsletter, please see Joni at the luncheon meeting. She takes great pictures with her little tiny camera.
GEM “Greet Eat Meet” Program
Formed in November 2002, members of WEC who choose to get together for an informal meeting are selected at random in small groups to greet, eat and meet. A Lead person is selected to set a time and place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or what ever. This is a great opportunity to get to know each other on a more personal level. It is great fun!
The GEM Team has been formed to assist with this program. The committee members are Joann Alderman, Marshia Durham, Christy Lambertus, Gayle Metcalf, and Joni Rosenthal.
The Executive Grapevine: news and notes about WEC members
Melissa
Rapkin is chairing a charity golf and tennis tournament. The money
raised goes to scholarships for children to attend summer camp and after-school
programs. The tournament will be held Oct. 15th at the Woodmont Country
Club. Since this is a private club, this may be the only opportunity some
people have to play this course. She is looking for people who might want
to golf or play tennis, sponsor holes, or donate raffle prizes. For more
information contact Melissa at 954 545-0123.
Pam
Dearden will be honored as one of the “Women of Style & Substance” on
Oct. 21. Christie Lambertus was honored a couple of years ago. Congratulations,
Pam.
Betsy Grant left South Florida in June and is still traveling. She says
she will start back if the silly storms ever give her a break. Further,
that traveling in her VW convertible is worse than being in a trailer.
Betsy stopped in St. Mary’s Georgia and spent time at Barbara Ryan’s
Bread and Breakfast. It was great being the first WEC person to visit with
Barbara. She says that we should all plan a weekend as it is only around
a six hour drive.
Halloween
HAPPY HALLOWEEN click the witch to read about the History of Halloween.
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE KICKS OFF ALTERNATIVE TO MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Do you shudder every time you hear the Monday Night Football song? Then
Ruth’s Chris Steak House has the answer for you. Nights for Ladies
Wine Dinners, an alternative to Monday night football games, are being
offered at Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants across South and
Central Florida.
Held every other Monday evening during football season these “NFL” Wine
Dinners include a four-course meal with a paired wine selection from countries
across the globe. Guests are invited to experience these sophisticated
wine dinners through December with a tailgate reception beginning at 6:30
p.m. and dinner kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Each evening will be themed with
wines from a particular country (see schedule below), and menu selections
will be prepared to complement the wine choice of the evening.
October 11-- France
October 25—South Africa
November 8-- Australia
November 22-- California
December 6—Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Individual tickets are $75 per wine dinner. A “season pass” of
four or more tickets is $65 per wine dinner.
To learn more about the Nights for Ladies Wine Dinners or to make reservations,
contact your local Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
WEC Board of Directors
2004-2005
President
Dee Moustakas
Past President
Leigh Nickel
President Elect
Ronnie Karlin
VP Finance -
Jacqueline Powell
VP Corporate Records -
Emily Rushin
VP Internal Involvement
Vivien Godfrey
VP Community Involvement -
Joni Rosenthal
VP Membership -
Marilynn Obrig
All contact information is available for WEC members on our Members Only website. If you are a member and you don't have a name and password, you can contact Chris Guld for more information.
Upcoming Luncheons
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Upcoming Board Meetings
at the Tower Club
The purpose of Women's Executive Club is to give executives the opportunity
of fellowship with their peers in diverse fields; to promote the image
of the woman executive; to further the interrelationships of such executives
and to promote the general welfare of their businesses and community.