JULY 2019 - Vol 15 Issue 3

CYFEN NEWS July 2019 | Vol. 15, Issue 3

CYFEN NEWS

Cy-Fair Express Network
A League of the American Business

Women’s Association

Inside this issue: Reaching new heights!

Letter from the President ................2
HAC WCW Luncheon......................3
Delegate Reports ........................4-5
CYFEN Meetings ............................6
Luncheons ......................................7
Member News ................................8

The mission of the American Welcome our Newest Members!
Business Women’s Association is
to bring together businesswomen of Davina Hosick Chovanique Lee
diverse occupations and to provide Bankcorp South Bank Tupperware

opportunities for them to help
themselves and others grow
personally and professionally through
leadership, education, networking

support, and
national recognition.

(New members joining at end of quarter will be visible on ABWA member list next quarter)

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Letter from the President

Dear CYFEN Members, As I turn the reins to the next leader

I know your continued support will be

As a CYFEN member for over ten there.

years.  Nothing has compared to being

involved as the President this past We shall continue to grow and go

year. higher. Our membership will increase

To engage from the other side of and we shall continue to be there for

the spectrum has taught me how to each other; supporting each other’s

operate a company more effectively.  visions.

To have outstanding member support
has made my experience very
challenging but very rewarding at the
same time.

They have been there for me. Thank
you ladies. I could not have done it
without you.

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Houston Area Council’s Women Celebrating Women Luncheon

HOUSTON, Texas (June 22, 2019) Nicole Travis,
CYFEN’s 2019 Woman of the Year and Cathy Conrad,
CYFEN’s National Top Ten Candidate, were honored at
the Junior League of Houston at the Houston Area Council
of ABWA’s Women Celebrating Women Luncheon.

CYFEN members also attended to show thier support of
these women. Several members of the ABWA National
Board of Directors attended and presented awards and
certificates to Houston area Women of the Year and Top
Ten Candidates.

Congratulations to all Women of the Year and Top Ten
Candidates!!

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Federation of Houston
Professional Women (FHPW)

HOUSTON, Texas (July 25, 2019) The quarterly
meeting on July 25, 2019 for the Federation of
Houston Professional Women was to honor this
year’s Women of Excellence. Congratulations to
Krisitn Severson! Before and after the meeting,
Kendra Scott held a fundraiser for the Federation
of Houston Professional Women. (Donna
McCarty, FHPW Delegate)

Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce

CYPRESS, Texas (July 16, 2019) The speaker this month was Matt Zeve, Deputy
Executive Director with the Harris County Flood Control.

He shared many of the statistics of the Harvey flood, and here are some of his
talk points:
-60% of homes that flooded in Hurricane Harvey, had never flooded before.
- Bond approved on 8/25/2018:
-237 projects across all watersheds.
-38 projects were added based on community input (400M+)
-ALL residents should have flood insurance.
(Diana Saufley, Chamber Delegate)

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Houston Area Council

HOUSTON, Texas (July 25, establish strong membership

2019) The meeting began at 6:00 retention.

pm with vendor introductions,

benediction and pledge of Following the panel discussion,

allegiance. they conducted the delegate

roll call. Following roll call,

Following table introductions the following business was

and guest introductions, the conducted:

moderator, Gaylyn DeVine was • Approval of Q2 Meeting

introduced. She moderated Minutes

a panel discussion from our • Financial Report

distinguished guest: National Vice • WCW Report

President Charlotte Osborne, • HAC Education Event

District II Vice President, Announcement. There will be a

Rebecca Dollinger and Approved women’s leadership event on

Candidate for District II Vice August 24th. Details coming

President Judy Taylor. They soon.

shared the personal growth and

career growth opportunities they Excellence in Achievement award

have experienced by running was given to the SouthEast

and holding district and national Express Network. The meeting

offices. They discussed how concluded with door prizes and

quickly they became involved on benediction.

committees and board positions Kristi Howton and Kristen

once joining their local ABWA Severson were in attendance

chapters and how that impacted from CYFEN. (Kristi Howton,

their inevitable run for district and HAC Delegate)

national board positions. They

shared what has been working

successfully in their chapters

to gain new membership and “And one day she discovered

that she was fierce, and

strong, and full of fire, and

that not even she could

hold herself back because

her passion burned brighter

than her fears.”

– Mark Anthony

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Our May program featured CYFEN members
in small groups teach us the value of our
ABWA and CYFEN membership.

Topics included were, Community
Conections, Education, Awards and
recognition, APEX campus, and sisterhood
of ABWA.

Business in the Spotlight (BITS) presenters, Debbie Berry with
Mary Kay and Melissa Brotsch with LifeVantage. If you would like
to spotlight your business, contact: [email protected].

In June we learned about basics on
building your personal brand with
Facebook. from Rebecca Joffe.

We love our guests! Pictured are guests that attended our June meeting. As a guest, you are
allowed to attend meetings twice then you should register as a CYFEN member. For more
information, email: [email protected]

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New board, new year!

CYPRESS, Texas (July 25, 2019) CYFEN’s 2019-2020 Board of Directors
was installed by Jessica Smith. Board members are Windee Falla, VP of
Finance; Kristi Howton, VP of Programs; Cathy Conrad, President; Stefany
Hennigan, VP of Marketing/PR; Donna McCarty, VP of Outreach; Kathy Kirby,
VP of Communications; Angela Altamuro, President-Elect; and Sonja Hines,
Past-President. Kerrie Saeger, VP of Membership (missing)

Member news

Debbie Berry has been recognized in Mary Kay’s Director’s Queens Court of Sales
at her Seminar this month and picked up a beautiful diamond ring. This court is for
the top sellers in Mary Kay and this is her 16th appearance. She is grateful to all of
her customers for trusting her with their skin care & beauty needs. Congratulations!

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Thank you to the following member advertisers! For more information
about seeing your business card on e-blasts and quarterly
newsletters, contact the VP of Communications.

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ABWA’s Proud Code of Conduct Changing
Women’s
1. All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women’s Lives…
Association.
Serving on the Board of
2. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the Directors or on a Committee
representation of ABWA’s mission. may be just what the doctor
ordered to start you on your
3. Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, vendors and sponsors
with honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness, and in good faith. leadership journey! If you
are ready and willing to
4. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express
Network Bylaws. serve your CYFEN sisters,
talk to any of us!
5. Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests.
Kristin Severson
6. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing Cy-Fair Community Market Chair
their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional
development of other members. Debbie Berry
Mentor Chairs

Angela Altamuro
Hospitality Chair

(A new slate of chairs will
begin August 1)

2018-2019 Executive Board Sonja rucker-Hines
President
Pictured left to right are
Robin Haynes – Robin Haynes State Farm – VP of Membership; Rebecca Ward
Cathy Conrad – Action Specialties, LLC – President-Elect; Newsletter Editor
Sonja Rucker-Hines – Amegy Bank – President; Cy-Fair Express Network
Kerrie Saeger –kerriesaeger.com – VP of Programs;
Donna McCarty – Misfit Designs – VP of Outreach; P.O. Box 1473
Back Row: Dr. Michelle Becker – Shots for Holly – Past President; Cypress, TX 77410
Angela Altamure – Fashion with Angela – VP of Finance;
Rebecca Ward – ReWarding Images; [email protected]
and Kristi Howton - Iscential– VP of Communications.
Cy-Fair Chapter of the
American Business

Women’s Association

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