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Members, we’re almost done preparing for the 2017 EWTG Annual Professional Development Conference – only three weeks to go! By now, I hope you’re registered and ready for Sunday evening’s festivities and a fun, busy, educational day on Monday, November 20. The conference committee, led by our Vice President Karen Howard, has a very special time planned for you. With speakers like Dr. Steve Murdock and Pamela Benson Owens, it's sure to be an interesting and informative time not to be missed.
Leading EWTG this year and planning for this conference reminds me that it almost always takes more than one person to accomplish anything worthwhile. All of our conference and regular committees have active members, each with different skill sets to contribute. With the conference committees, in particular, everyone works together to achieve the end goal since it takes cooperation and careful timing to ensure that the right parts come together at the right time.
Come and be a part of EWTG at the Conference. Celebrate the work many, many EWTG members have invested in you and each other. Learn from the many speakers who are volunteering their time to share their experiences and expand your network of hard-working, professional women. Most of all, come and be a part of something larger than yourself. And remember that many women coming to the conference are attending for the first time. Reach out to a few women and welcome them. They may just become our newest members because of something you said or the way you greeted them.
The conference also includes an exhibit area and a silent auction. Between the keynote speakers and sessions, please be sure to visit with our generous sponsors and exhibitors and thank them for their support. By visiting the exhibitor booths and the silent auction, you may discover that special holiday gift you won’t find anywhere else. And there is still time to donate your services or items to the silent auction. See the online form.
We’re planning a very special day for you. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t delay. The start of any professional and personal growth is making that first investment in yourself. You’re worth it!
Clare Dyer
2017 EWTG President
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| EWTG STAR Submissions |
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EWTG STAR loves to celebrate the accomplishments of our members. If you know of any members who have achieved any accolades, promotions, acknowledgments, recognitions or other achievements, please let us know. We want to share with other members.
Please send the information to communciations@ewtg.org with the subject line– EWTG STAR. The submission deadline is November 27, 2017.
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| EWTG 2018 Board of Directors
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The Nominations Committee, chaired by Liza Willmore, is pleased to announce the slate of officers for the 2018 EWTG Board of Directors. The 2018 Board will be sworn in at the December holiday luncheon. Please join the 2017 Board and the Nominations Committee in thanking those members who have volunteered their time to serve EWTG next year.
 President – Deborah Shaw-Boatner
President-Elect – Tanya Skaarup
Vice-President – Shawana Abrams
Financial Officer – Genoveva Minjares
Secretary-Treasurer – Carol K. Harper
Affiliates Director – Cindy Hale
Communications Director – Shalyn Bridges
Membership Director – Katrina Burch
Program Director – Mary Castleberry
Mini Course Director – Barbara Chavis
Public Relations Director – Jori Mundy
Submitted By Liza C. Willmore
Nominations Committee Chair
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| Still Time to Register for the 31st Annual EWTG Conference |
BOLD LEADERSHIP: COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, & COMPASSION
Registration is still open for 31st Annual EWTG Professional Development Conference. The committee has gone all out to make sure you have a wonderful time. The program includes a wide range of subjects, with something for everyone. Our speakers are equipped and knowledgeable about their topics and eager to share their experience and expertise with you - the participants. The evening reception on Sunday is included in your registration, so don’t miss it.
The clock is ticking, so mark your calendar and plan to attend the EWTG Conference. The registration fee is currently $234 for members and $309 for non-members. Take a day to hear some dynamic speakers, learn about some interesting topics, shop for that one-of-a-kind gift, network with other career-minded women, and dine with us.
Submitted By Karen E. Howard
2017 Vice President and Conference Chair
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| fundraiser - Ewtg wine glasses |
Great Gift Idea
Special EWTG Scholarships Fundraiser
for
Higher Education & Other Professional Development
ORDER TODAY!
$15.00 for a set of 2
Etched with the EWTG Logo
2 - 10 oz. Rioja White Wine Glasses
Made with the highest glass quality materials
Online Pre-orders will end November 16th
You can also purchase these elegant glasses at the conference!
Quantities are limited!!
Sponsored by EWTG Houston Affiliates & the EWTG Conference Committee
Submitted By Karen Howard
EWTG Vice President
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| November Community Service |
Collecting Unsigned Holiday Cards for our Military Personnel During the Conference
 Greetings EWTG Members,
During our 31st Annual EWTG Professional Development Conference November 19th and 20th, members of the Community Service Committee are collecting unsigned (mix and match) boxes of holiday cards for troops to send to their loved ones. Deployed troops are given cards during the holiday season by the American Red Cross to share with their family and friends.
The American Red Cross is a volunteer-based nonprofit supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Members may find the holiday boxes of cards at Wal-Mart, Target, HEB, Walgreens, CVS, and Dollar Tree. EWTG is proud to support the American Red Cross through special projects to make a visible difference in the lives of our service members and their families.
Submitted By Lenora Jones
Community Service Chair
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| EWTG Silent Auction |
 The 31st Annual EWTG Professional Development Conference is rapidly approaching. The Silent Auction is one of the popular featured attractions where many of our members and guests look forward to making their bids. It is an opportunity to do some early holiday shopping, bid on unique gifts with a Texas flare, elegant jewelry to add to your collection, overnight stays at luxury hotels, wine baskets featuring wine produced from a local winery, and other exciting gifts. The proceeds from the silent auction are used to fund the professional development scholarships available to EWTG members to attend various training and educational opportunities.
 For the silent auction to be a success, we request and rely on donations from our members and especially our Executive Success Teams (ESTs). To encourage our teams to participate, our newsletter will feature each team that donates items as well as recognizing the team gift that brings in the most money, a unique basket – just to name a few. If you are a business owner, this is also a unique opportunity to advertise your business by placing your business with your item(s) in the Silent Auction.
If you are donating items, complete the Donation Pledge Form. Be sure to specify if you will mail or deliver your donation, or if you want an EWTG member to pick it up. We gladly accept any donation you wish to contribute, especially an item that showcases the goods and services our members businesses offer.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email EWTG or call (512) 220-4298. Thank you in advance for your support.
Submitted By Deborah Shaw-Boatner
2017 President-Elect
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| Holiday Luncheon - December 12, 2017
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 As we look forward to celebrating the close of an outstanding year of accomplishments in EWTG, we invite you to join us for our Annual Holiday Luncheon. It will be December 12, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at the Austin Women’s Club. There is plenty of free parking – which is rare in downtown Austin.
This year’s holiday luncheon is full of exciting events including:
- Music by one of Austin’s finest pianists, Mattie B. Robinson
- Festive holiday decorated tables
- A sweater contest – unique, most popular, and others categories– (not required – only if you choose to participate)
- Gifts for all attendees
We will celebrate and recognize the work of the 2017 Board and committees, and our 2018 Board of Directors will be sworn in. We congratulate the incoming Board.
Guests are welcome. The cost of the luncheon is $30 for all attendees and will feature a holiday menu. This elegant seated dinner will be served.
Please register early to reserve your seat and so that we can ensure everyone receives a gift. We look forward to seeing you there!
Submitted By Deborah Shaw-Boatner
2017 President-Elect
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| December Community Service – SAFE Alliance - Teddy Bear Donations
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Ladies your help is needed again this year. Please support the community service committee in helping this holiday season feel cuddly and cozy for the children of SAFE Alliance. Please remember to bring your Teddy Bears to the annual Holiday luncheon for distribution on December 12, 2017.
When
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where
Austin Women's Club
708 San Antonio St Austin, TX 78701
Contact
EWTG | ewtg@ewtg.org | 512-220-4298
Imagine the smile your donated bear will put on the face of a child, something a child can call their own and hold on to during stressful times. If you are unable to attend the holiday luncheon, please contact Lenora Jones, Community Service Committee Chair, to schedule a pick-up at lenorajones1987@yahoo.com or by phone (512) 809-2723.
Submitted By Lenora Jones
Community Service Committee Chair
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| New and Renewing Members |
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See Who Joined and Renewed in October 2017!
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| Quarterly Scholarships |
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 EWTG scholarships are awarded on a quarterly basis to those wanting an opportunity for professional advancement or personal growth. All interested members are encouraged to apply; financial need is not a factor. Take a moment to treat yourself to a course you have been putting off or a conference you would love to attend.
Guidelines for qualifying for a scholarship and applications are available on the EWTG website at ewtg.org. Email your 2017 fourth quarter application to the Scholarship Committee by 5:00 p.m. on December 29, 2017.
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| EWTG Board Meetings |
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 The EWTG Board holds its monthly meetings at the Mitte Carriage House in Austin on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The agenda for each meeting will be posted on EWTG's website by noon on the Monday before the meeting.
A summary of the board meeting minutes is also posted on the website.
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| Committee Volunteers Needed |
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 Please look over the Committee Descriptions on the EWTG website and consider becoming more active in the organization.
Participating on a committee is a great way to support EWTG, learn new skills and to meet other interesting executive women. As with so many things, "the more you give, the more you get."
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