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What a Night! The Barnyard Auction was truly amazing
and a successful EWI event! If you did not attend, you
missed seeing the girls in action! Kathy and Kerry,
thank you again for all of your hard work! To each and
every gonger, runner, attendee, thank you, we could not
have been successful without you! Kelly and Scott, you
are the best DJ’s! Thank you for every number you
spoke and the smiles that you gave to everyone! Thanks
to everyone who kept trying even when they did not win
the cherished item. Thank you all!
As we approach the time to renew our membership with EWI, I thought about how
important our members are to our organization. With our seasoned members we have
experience but our new members present us with opportunities to teach, train and trust
everyone to grow within our organization. Without new members and our experienced
seasoned members, we would not be complete. Each firm is the lifeline to EWI and the
representative is the future that bonds us together. My hearts theme for this year in
EWI is to awaken the Lioness. We are all needed to make this organization valuable
for our firm, for ourselves, and for our community. So please, prepare for the renewing
of EWI and let us all grow together.
The Thanksgiving season is quickly approaching and our Philanthropy Committee is
working diligently to prepare for the “Share the Warmth Holiday Tree”. We as
caring members of society realize that a scarf, a pair of gloves/mittens, or a hat can
mean so much to someone that is in need. It is difficult to imagine not having access to
the warmth of our homes, warmth of a friendship, or warmth of a group such as your-
selves. Thank you from my heart for every member of our EWI family. Each one of
you is the best! Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely with much love!
Margaret Browning
EWI President 2010-2011
Letter from the President
“Growing our chapter, growing our community,
growing ourselves.”
Chattanooga Edition
Chartered in 1987 November 2010
President’s Message p. 1 • November Meeting p. 2 • Barnyard Auction p. 3 • Corp. Reading Rally Essay p. 4 • Melissa’s Organizing Tips p. 5 • Times Article p. 6 • Philanthropy p. 7 • Website Trivia and Who am I? p. 8 • Committee Reports p. 9, 10 • Board Retreat p. 11 • Member Spot Light p. 12 • Our Mission p. 13 • Officers and Directors p. 14 • Member Firms p. 15
2010-2011 Officers and Directors Margaret Browning, President Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Michelle Withorn, Vice President/President Elect EMJ Corporation Barbara Tawater, Secretary Northgate Title Escrow, Inc, Kristina Smith, Treasurer First Tennessee Bank Ani Yacoubian, Sgt-At-Arms Yacoubian Tailors Carrie Harlin, Membership Director Southern Adventist University Barbara Verhine, Program Director The University of Tennessee at Chatta-nooga Kathy Sok, Ways & Means Director Reliable Building Solutions, Inc. Kate Pinson, Communications Direc-tor, CMC Publications
Lynda Childress, Director-at-Large
Luken Holdings, Inc.,
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November Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 5:30 pm—Meet, Greet and Networking 6:00 pm—Dinner
Where: Doubletree Hotel 407 Chestnut Street
Parking: Free Parking in the open lot beside the hotel or $5.00 Valet Parking
Speaker: Kasey Trenum and Kelly Thompson founders of Time 2 $ave
Topic: “Save More by Spending Less”
Time 2 $ave was started by Kasey Trenum and Kelly Thompson. Two stay at home moms,
Kasey and Kelly started couponing out of financial necessity. After much research they be-
gan to see that they could make a difference by keeping more of their money through sav-
ings on the grocery bill, and they began to dig a little deeper. Currently, they save around
75% on weekly purchases from what they used to spend.
They had such an overwhelming response from fellow shoppers and store employees, they
began by teaching their first couponing class and were shocked when over 200 attended.
“We spent time in prayer about what the next move should be and finally felt it was time to
step out on faith…thus Time 2 $ave was born. Were we ready for what lay ahead? Only by
the Lord leading us and directing us have we been able to move forward. He has opened
many doors that were impossible to us. We have found favor and been humbled all at the
same time. It is so exciting to hear the story of a first time coupon user who has saved
twenty or thirty dollars on their grocery bill. We rejoice with them and feel our family has
expanded. There continues to be many benefits that we did not anticipate, but are honored
to be chosen to bring a message of hope…“for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14).”You can
learn more about Time 2 $ave by visiting www.time2saveworkshops.com
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Whittier Elementary School
The Monster Goes to School
By Jennicia Williams
Room 108 – Ms. Deborah McGill, Teacher
Once upon a time I saw a monster in my closet. I ran down the stairs to my Mom. My
Mom walked back up the stairs. My Mom said, “Where is it in the closet?” My Mom
said, it isn’t a monster, it is your dolly. When my mommy went out the door, the monster
said, “Ha, Ha, Jennicia, I am going to school with you.” I said, “No you’re not because
my teacher will throw you out the window”. And the monster said, “I don’t want anyone
to be mean to me.” I picked up my magic wand and I changed the monster into a boy
named Robert.
When I walked into class, Robert was sitting in a seat.
Robert was happy to see me. I was happy to see
Robert. At the end of the day school was over, Robert
came to my house and talked to me. Robert and his
family moved into the neighborhood the next day.
Robert became my friend and we went to school each
day. At the end of second grade, Robert and his family
moved to Florida. When Robert moved, we all missed
him. Just think about a monster that turned into a boy.
When I woke up, I asked my Mom, did a monster turn
into a boy? My Mom said, “Jennicia, maybe you were
just dreaming.” I had a fun dream that the monster
turned out to be a good friend.
The end.
One of three top essay winners whose essay was read at the Corporate
Reading Rally In Kansas City.
Melissa’s Organizing Tips for November
Many people look forward to the change in seasons and the crisper, cooler
days of fall. Changes in business are inevitable, just like the seasons, but
they are occurring at a fast rate. It is important to manage these changes ef-
fectively, or your business could suffer.
HOW CAN I MANAGE CHANGE EFFECTIVELY?
Commit to it – whether or not the change was your idea
Visualize the end results of the change (focusing on the good parts)
Plan time in your calendar to implement the change, make note of deadlines as appropriate
Take a trusted co-worker or colleague to lunch and be open to their suggestions and feed-
back on your change management approach
Allow for and accept setbacks, but…
Keep on keeping on, even in the face of obstacles
What changes are you planning to make?
For more productivity tips, please go to www.mbgorganizing.com and sign up for
my free monthly newsletter.
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“The key to change...is to let go of fear.”
-Rosanne Cash
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Philanthropy Opportunity for November
MEDIA ADVISORY
“SHARE THE WARMTH TREE” WILL GROW WITH PURPOSE AT
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN
Families are invited to help the Mayor decorate a holiday tree with items of warmth they
bring to be donated to the Salvation Army
WHAT: To unveil the “Share the Warmth Tree,” a 9-foot tall holiday tree
will be decorated with mittens, scarves, hats, gloves and blankets;
this effort also launches Creative Discovery Museum’s holiday
exhibit, “Helping Hands,” which introduces children to the
important idea that everyone – including children – can help other
people.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Creative Discovery Museum
321 Chestnut St. 37402
WHO: Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield; Representatives from
Executive Women International, who are a co-sponsor of the tree;
Executive Director of Creative Discovery Museum Henry
Schulson; and Director of Community Relations and Development
for the Salvation Army Kimberly George, will be present.
WHY: Creative Discovery Museum is providing a drop-off point for
donations that help needy people keep warm. The Tree of Warmth
reflects the message of the Museum’s “Helping Hands” exhibit,
which opens Saturday, Nov. 20, and helps children learn about
giving in their community and around the world.
For museum operation hours or further information: 756-2738 or
www.cdmfun.org
# # #
Please bring the following items to the November meeting and
help us decorate this 9 ft tree until it is bending over with
warmth!
All shapes, size and colors of Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Jackets, Blan-
kets, or Anything to keep a person warm
You will see in the advisory that the Creative Discovery Museum is providing a drop-off point
for donations that help needy people keep warm. The Tree of Warmth items will be donated to
The Salvation Army to distribute to the homeless.
Please email
[email protected] your
favorite picture
for the 2010
Barnyard Auc-
tion. You can
view these pic-
tures online at
www.ewichattanooga.org. All
replies will be put in a drawing to
win 3 free raffle tickets at the
November meeting.
Website Trivia Contest
Win 3 raffle tickets!
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Who
Am I
?
I have direct contact with one of a woman's favorite places to go shopping.
I am an Alabama girl... to the core... but "War Ea-gle”.
I am here because of you. (I am a former recipient of a
scholarship from EWI)
Do you know who this is? Check your
December Connect for the reveal.
It’s November...Did you know?....
1. November comes from the Latin word root “novem”, which means nine. It was originally the 9th month in the Roman Calendar.
2. November is National Tobacco Awareness Month
3. November is National Beard Month
4. U S President Abraham Lincoln gave a famous speech in November 1863 that became known as The Gettysburg Address
5. President Polk and President Harding were both born on November 2nd, but 70 years apart!
6. World War I ended on the 11th day of the 11th month (November) at 11PM, in 1918
7. The infamous Berlin Wall began to come down on November 9, 1989
8. The first women police officers began working in Britain on November 27th, 1914
9. On November 5th 1935, Parker Brothers introduced the game Monopoly to the world
10. November 5th, 1959 the National Football league was formed with 8 teams: the Houston Oilers, New
York Titans, Buffalo Bills, Boston Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas Texans, Oakland Raiders,
and Denver Broncos
11. On November 13th 1952 the first press-on fingernails were sold
12. November 17th is National Take A Hike Day
13. November 18th, 1963 Bell Telephone Company introduced the push button phone to the public
14. The flower that represents November is the Chrysanthemum.
Read more: http://purpleslinky.com/trivia/random/november-trivia-weird-facts/#ixzz142npCDIQ
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Membership Committee Report
By: Carrie Harlin
As we get closer to Thanksgiving it re-
minds me of how thankful I am to be a
part of EWI and this wonderful group of
ladies that I call friends. Some of you I know personally
and there are several of you I still only know faces. Ei-
ther way, I am thankful for all of you!
The board has set obtainable goals to recruit and retain
our membership this year. If we all work together we can
obtain and exceed our goals. We would like to retain, at a
minimum, 90% and recruit 11 new firms. Can we do
this? Absolutely! Since I have been in this role of mem-
bership director I have seen 7 new potential firms come
through already. Let’s use that ChattanoogaCanDo spirit
and recruit!
How to recruit new members: before speaking to the po-
tential new member, email me first. char-
[email protected]. We need to make sure the potential
firm is not in competition with any of our current member
firms. Once the board has approved, then we send it out
to our entire membership for their approval. Note- objec-
tions must come from the executive of the firm, not just
the member. After all approval has been made, the lead
who submitted the name will be contacted to invite the
potential member to a meeting. Please feel free to contact
me if you have any questions or need help. We have a
running list of industries or classifications that are still
available for recruitment.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Congratulations
Debra!!!!!!
Are you receiving EWI of Chattanooga emails?
And the EWI Corporate Connect by email each
Wednesday?
If not,
1. Check ewichattanooga.org to be sure you're included in the list
of member firms under "Careers." If you're not listed and think
you should be, contact Membership Director Carrie Harlin,
Southern Adventist University, at [email protected]
2. Log in to ewichattanooga.org and verify that your email ad-
dress of record is correct; if you need your login and password,
go to the member recover login/password link under
"Connections"
3. Add the following addresses to your address book:
[email protected] (current Chapter President Margaret
Browning, Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Company United)
[email protected] (for Corporate emails)
4. Check your spam box to recover any lost messages
If none of the above helps, please be in touch with a member of the Website Committee (Nancy Harrison, Chair, Utiliflex, nhar-
October Who Am I?
Were you able to guess?
Kate Pinson is the representa-
tive for CMC Publications, publishers of
CityScope and HealthScope Magazines.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ways and Means Committee Report
By Kathy Sok
Barnyard Auction:
We raised over $16,000.00 this year !!!
Each one of you played a pivotal role in volunteering your time in soliciting auction and raffle items, selling
tickets, tables and sponsorships, working the event, and hosting a table.
Thank you so much for what each of you did to make this event a HUGE success!! Finally, please send
“THANK YOU” letters to your donors or businesses using the EWI letter head emailed to you.
Other notes:
Save your Baskets- During the holidays, if you get any basket gifts and do not need the baskets, please save
them for us and bring them to our monthly meeting. I will collect them from you and use it for our next year
auction items. It is much nicer to use the baskets to dress up the gift certificates and we bought most of them
this year.
Pecan Sales:
We ordered 840lbs of pecans this year!! Thank you for everyone’s order . We should have the pecans before
Thanksgiving.
I ordered 1 case extra(24lbs/cs) each of Praline/Halves/Pieces for anyone needing extras. Just email Kathy
Sok for info : [email protected]
New Ways and Means Committee Members:
We will have a meeting with all the new and existing committee members in January to give everyone a break
over the Holiday months (Nov/Dec).
An email will be sent with the date/time/location of the meeting. We all need a rest!!
Monthly Advertising:
Please sign up for the monthly advertising program for our monthly meetings and website. You can advertise
your firm’s 2”x 5” camera ready ad or logo at each of our monthly dinner meetings for $25.00 per
month. They will be shown during the Meet and Greet time and dinner. In addition, you can also do an annual
EWI of Chattanooga website “ Banner” Ad or Logo for an Annual cost of $100.00 (Calendar year). These
may be rotated based upon the number of firms wanting to advertise on the website.
Please contact Melissa at [email protected] for more info.
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2010
Board
Retreat
Joyce W. Harlin
River City Consulting, dba Judgment Index, has benefited
many organizations worldwide, in areas such as diverse as re-
cruitment, sales, and safety and risk management. Great bene-
fits and bottom line dollars have been gained by organizations
involved in manufacturing, health care systems, insurance, con-
struction, government, military, education, ministry, security,
banking, and food service. Their USA headquarters is located at 6105 Preserva-
tion Drive, Chattanooga, TN.
The Judgment Index is an assessment of a person’s capacity for Good Judgment.
It is not an IQ test, and it is not a personality profile. It is totally unique and one
of the most highly mathematical, scientific and logically-based assessment instru-
ments ever created. It empowers you to measure the value system and the judg-
ment capacity and capability of an individual – and does so with unswerving ac-
curacy. The company has consultants throughout the U.S. and UK.
Joyce has been with the firm for almost 11 years. Her title is Office Manager
“which means if it needs to be done-do it!” She has two wonderful son’s, Tim
and Jeff Owings and two beautiful granddaughters. In her spare time, Joyce en-
joys painting, reading, hiking, and playing with her grandchildren. She moved to
Chattanooga with her husband, Sam, 15 years ago. They have both enjoyed it
here so much they never want to leave!
When asked why she joined EWI, Joyce’s response was “I met Carolyn Stringer!
That probably says it all. She has such a love for EWI that it is contagious!”
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Member Spotlight
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Our Mission
EWI brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the pur-
pose of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional de-
velopment, and encouraging community involvement.
Our Vision
To be a professional organization that creates value for its member firms
and their representatives through career development, business connec-
tivity, and involvement in local communities.
Our Strategic Goals
1. To strengthen, expand and broaden membership.
2. To provide member firms with meaningful benefits.
3. To actively promote education for all representatives.
4. To achieve a high level of community visibility through service.
Executive Women International—EWI of Chattanooga
Margaret Browning, 2010-2011 Chapter President
Chattanooga Coca Cola Bottling Company
E-Mail: [email protected]
Ph: 423-494-0553
Fax: 423-629-4437
Executive Women International
EWI of Chattanooga
P.O. Box 11522
Chattanooga, TN 37401
PRESIDENT
Margaret Browning Chattanooga Coca Cola Bottling Company [email protected]
423-494-0553
VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT-ELECT
Michelle Withorn EMJ Corporation [email protected]
423-855-1550
SECRETARY
Barbara Tawater Northgate Title Escrow, Inc. [email protected]
423-875-9533
TREASURER
Kristina Smith First Tennessee Bank [email protected]
423-413-6392
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Ani Yacoubian Yacoubian Tailors [email protected]
423-265-0187
PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR
Kate Pinson CMC Publications [email protected]
423-266-3440
WAYS AND MEANS DIRECTOR
Kathy Sok Reliable Building Solutions [email protected]
423-954-9834
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Carrie Harlin Southern Adventist University [email protected]
423-236-2659
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Barbara Verhine The University of Tennessee at Chatta-
nooga [email protected]
423-425-4141
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Lynda Childress Luken Holdings, Inc. [email protected]
423-424-2195
Did you know...The EWIConnect is available to you to “toot your horn!” Have you had a promotion? Has
your firm done something newsworthy recently? Received an award? Made an acquisition? Share the
news with your network of business associates in our newsletter. Simply send your information to Kate
Pinson: [email protected] by the 3rd Monday of each month. We look forward to hearing
about your exciting news!
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
ADS Security Linda Pervis
Air Filtration Service Sabie Holley
Artech Design Group Karan Avant
Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Jody Hermann
Baylor School Brenda Waddell
BI-LO, Inc. Sue Moore
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Pamela Blaylock
Charlie Rosenquist
BMW of Chattanooga Isabel Ober
Catoosa County Climate Controlled Pamela Grant
& Regular Storage
CBL & Assoc. Management Denise Postelle
Chattanooga Area Chamber of Christie Kelly
Commerce Lori Slatton
Chattanooga Bakery Fredia Higdon
Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Margaret Browning
Company United
Chattanooga Convention & Visitors Lori Dodd
Bureau
Chattanooga Funeral Home Kay Low
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Djuana Tomlin
Chattanooga Head Start Joey Martel-James
Chattanooga State Technical Barbara Morgan
Community College
Chattanooga Times Free Press Amy Fowler
Citadel Broadcasting Corporation Kelly McCoy
CMC Publications Kate Pinson
COS Business Products & Interiors Connie Mills
Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott Cindy Ward
Dimension Designs Inc. Christine Stephens
Diversified Companies, LLC Kim Pendergrass
ELD Associates, LLC Frances Cannon
Zelma Pack
EMJ Corporation Michelle Withorn
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Summer Blevins
EPB Telecom Valerie Lucas
Erlanger Health System Priscilla Williams
ERMC Kim Carlton
First Tennessee Bank Kristina Smith
Fitness Together Rachel Reeves
Fletcher Bright Company, Realtors Elaine Peterson
Sandy Wright
Heartland Payment Systems Kathy Lee
Kayser-Roth Corporation Debra Gates
Kenco Logistics Carolyn Pool
Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, PC Beverlee Bartley
Mary Ellen Maycann
Nena Powell
Law Offices of Lloyd Stanley Nancy Harrison
Luken Holdings Tammy Babb
Lynda Childress
Carolyn Stringer
Lyndhurst Foundation Catherine Cox
MBG Organizing Solutions Melissa Gratias
MCA, Mike Collins & Assoc., Inc. Heather Burrell
Kristen Smith
Miller & Martin PLLC Tanya English
Northgate Title Escrow, Inc. Barbara Tawater
Oehmig Travel Consultancy Carla Hilling
Office Team Sandy Saylors
Philips Lightolier Sheila Thompson
Reliable Building Solutions, Inc. Kathy Sok
Republic Parking System Kelley Eblin
River City Consulting Joyce Harlin
Rone Regency Jewelers Ashley Spinelli
Smith, Laura c/o Studio LaVie’ Laura Smith
Southern Adventist University Carrie Harlin
State Farm Kerry Smith
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Karen Hannifin
The Chattanoogan Hotel Christy Barker
The Krystal Company Colleen Fieser
The University of Tennessee at Barbara Verhine
Chattanooga
Town & Country Barber Shop Marti Brown
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. Janice Houser
Unique Gifts and Promos Nancy Landreth
Melba Wolfe
United Way of Greater Chattanooga Delores Lewis
UtiliFlex Nancy Harrison
Wabash Trailer Sales, LLC Becky Rudewicz
Wild Moon Resort & Ranch Cindy Bruce
Yacoubian Tailors Ani Yacoubian
Sustaining Members Jan McAfee
Dottie Jones
Penny Walker
Life Member Nancy Templeton
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MEMBERS FIRMS
