ContentsMembers doing Business with Members Grapevine: News and Notes about WEC Members September Luncheon
From the President
Our speakers were three of our own financial experts: Leigh Nickel, Christy Lambertus and Rose Gershon. They spoke about the importance of gaining and keeping your wealth. They were very knowledgeable and generous with their information. Everyone in the room walked away with terrific information. Our annual retreat was held on Saturday, August 25th, at Flamingo Gardens. We had a lovely morning and learned a lot more (including some secrets) about each other. We held a trivia contest and found out that Geri Trodick, Christy Lambertus, Emily Rushin and Vanessa Koutalidis know more about most every subject than the rest of us. They walked away with Publix gift cards.
Unfortunately, it rained on our parade, and we were unable to take a tour of the Gardens. We received rain checks and will be returning later in the year. At that time, all WEC members and their families are welcome to join us. We have an excellent marketing opportunity. Currently, our membership list is not available to the public. If you would like to make your information available to anyone who visits our website, you may for a cost of $25. After you send Kim Serra-Rivera your check, Chris Guld will e-mail you a template which will allow you to enter information about you and your business, including your logo. Chris will then create a public directory. The Cannon Circles are quickly filling up. We do have Showcases available. These are great ways for other members to learn more about your business and get to know you better. I know that after I had a Showcase, I received additional business. After Rose Gershon held hers, I invested in her identity theft protection and restoration plan. I feel safer because of it. If you’re interested in hosting a Cannon Circle or having a Showcase, please contact Vivien Godfrey. Please always remember that you can bring comments, concerns and ideas to any Board member. All suggestions are welcome. We have scheduled a wine tasting at The Best Cellar in Wilton Manors for Tuesday, October 9th. Seats are limited, so RSVP to Pam Dearden. Don’t miss our September luncheon on Wednesday the 19th. Our speaker will be Capt. Jan Jordan from the Ft. Lauderdale Police Department. In this day of crime, she will teach us how to stay safe. Melissa Rapkin September Luncheon Program
August Luncheon PhotosMore photos are posted on our new WEC Web Album.
Members Doing Business with MembersPast president Vivien Godfrey shares another successful experience of members doing business with a member. “I have recently had the opportunity to use the services of Barbara Moorman's business, Carroll's Jewelers. My mother died in January, leaving all of her jewelry to me. While I knew that some of the pieces might have some value there were quite a few items that I really had no idea if they were of value. I called Barbara and she suggested that I bring the jewelry to the store and that her husband Bob would value them for me. I wanted to know not only the value of the pieces but also more about their history and what exactly some of the stones are. Bob is an expert in this field and he has done a wonderful job for me.” Theora Braccialarghe, Sr. Consultant and Actuary at Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. is moving with her business to a new location. Her firm provides actuarial and consulting services, as well as total plan administration for retirement plans for corporations, cities, and churches. Theora’s prestigious firm handles massive amounts of clients and paperwork. Two of our very own WEC members are helping to ‘ease the pain’ of moving. First, Melissa Rapkin provides a practical solution to the overwhelming problem of storing thousands and thousands of paper files. It started a few years ago when Theora hired Melissa’s company, Documents2Disc, to transfer 1000’s of participant cards onto discs. According to Theora, “This venture was so successful we have retained Melissa to transfer our retiree cards onto discs and to provide off-site storage for our paper files. Melissa is someone we can really trust!” In addition to Melissa’s help, Theora called on Joyce Shore’s Interior Design to help make the most of her new surroundings. “Joyce has allowed me to get on with my business as she bartered for the perfect work stations, furniture purchases and design ideas that are so time consuming. Again I felt as though I had someone on my side telling me what’s good for me, not what I want to hear.” Thanks Our club members should be benefiting from each other, in our business lives as well as personal lives. Please share your business experiences with other members by contacting kastiles43@hotmail.com.
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The guest speaker will be Captain Jan Jordan from the Ft. Lauderdale Police Department. 
Our first luncheon of the year was a great success. We introduced three new members: Maggie Smith, Diane Hickey and Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talibisco. Four of our board members, Vanessa Koutalidis, Kim Serra-Rivera, Jenny Kelly and Vivien Godfrey spoke about their roles on the board and their need for committee members. 
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Executive Grapevine: news and notes about WEC members. 
Joni Rosenthal included a quick note along with the beautiful pictures taken at the retreat. She writes, “Dear Ones, Although it was a wet day, It was a day to play and share with fellow members. We do know so little about many of our gals and this was a wonderful opportunity to share. I loved it, but I also missed brainstorming ideas for WEC. I think hearing input from all our members is always fun too. Melissa all the effort and thought you put into the Retreat was superb. Your presidency is going to be a creative and loving situation. I look forward to it all.” A big Thanks to Joni for all the wonderful pictures she provides for our photo album. 
Chris Guld our traveling webmaster sent this message after receiving Joni’s pictures of the retreat. “Great Pics! Wish I could have been there. I’m in a park just east of San Diego right now. It’s sunny and beautiful!” We are happy for you Chris and appreciate all the hard work you put into producing our web site and newsletter, and most recently organizing our photo album. 
Shana Munden says, “Hi..Just to let you know I am Queen of my Red Hat Society group. We are all dancers and will go to Chicago for our convention August 20th and perform.” Break a leg Shana! 
Kim Stiles –Pascia writes,”I am very happy to be home after horrendous flights to and from upstate, NY. The weather was beautiful 70’s in the day and 50’s at night. We had a family reunion for my mother’s side of the family. The oldest attendee was great-great-great Aunt Betty who is 91 and the youngest was my sister’s 3 month old grandson, Max. About sixty family members attended and a good time was had by all. My family is famous for our food and hospitality. My grandfather owned one of the first hotels in upstate NY in the early 1900’s. The recipe from Carla’s Cannon Circle was a big hit so we are using this opportunity to start a recipe section. The recipe below was provided by my sister Shelley whose crab dip was the hit of the party. 
We are sorry to see Marilyn Obrig, membership VP for the last 3 years, leave us. We wish her much luck and happiness in her new home in North Carolina.
Our current WEW recipient, Patricia McCarthy, sends us this wonderful testimony: The WEW program continues to help me in so many ways. As the recipient of the program, I have been invited on behalf of the WEC members to attend so many great functions and events. Before the summer I had an opportunity to meet two great artists, Edward Povey and DL Tolar and attend their art show and lecture. This was thanks to WEC member Jan Bullard. This was a rewarding event, since I am obtaining my Bachelors degrees in the interdisciplinary arts from Florida Atlantic University and hope to go on for my Masters. In addition to special events, I also try to attend some of the WEC monthly functions for socializing and networking. At a recent Cannon Circle at Carla Albano’s beachfront apartment, I was able to discuss my ideas for becoming an art appraiser and I received a great amount of professional advice and direction. Advice and directions are always available from the women at the club. Our recent retreat at Flamingo Gardens was wonderful and also a great opportunity to get to know everyone at WEC; I talked a little about school and business, while relaxing the day away. The WEC is a great place to discover all the possibilities my education will bring. Many Thanks, Patricia A. McCarthy 
| President | Melissa Rapkin, Documents2Disc |  |
| Past President | Vivien Godfrey Ambassador Committee |
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| President Elect/ VP Corporate Records |
Vanessa Koutalidis Corporate Records |
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| VP Finance | Kim Serra-Rivera, Budget |
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| VP Community Involvement | Ronnie Karlin, ComCorp, Consultant/Talent Acquisition Mentorship (FX) Program |
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| VP Internal Involvement | Jenny Kelly, Programs Committee |
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| VP Membership | Jan Bullard, Membership Committee |
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| VP Events | Pam Dearden, Social Committee |
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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.
2007-08 Luncheon and Board Meeting Dates
Next Board Meeting:
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Luncheons:
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Membership Attendance:
The membership requirement is to attend a minimum of five (5) club events every year in order to maintain regular membership. This is calculated on a fiscal year basis (i.e. August-June, not calendar year).
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.