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CYFEN NEWS July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

CYFEN NEWS

Cy-Fair Express Network
A League of the American Business

Women’s Association

Inside this issue: Congratulations to the 2018-2019 CYFEN Executive Board!

Letter from the President ................2
Board Installation & Recognition ......3
FHPW..............................................4
HAC ................................................5
Cy-Fair Chamber ...........................6
Around CYFEN ..............................7
Hospitality .......................................9

The mission of the American Welcome our Newest Members!
Business Women’s Association is
to bring together businesswomen of Elizabeth Guide Bridgett Rensch Dr. Dana L. Tate
diverse occupations and to provide SEO411 Signs of Success Houston Foot Dr.

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)

CYFEN NEWS July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

Letter from the President speech. The following members The final luncheon of the year is
were voted in as our 2018-19 Board always fun, and what a great way to
Dear CYFEN Members, of Directors: President, Sonja Hines; celebrate my 51st birthday. It’s about
President-elect, Cathy Conrad; VP recognizing the members that oiled
#ANEPICYEAR: We are one month of Communications, Kristi Howton; the machine, and installing the next
shy of the one-year anniversary VP of Finance, Angela Altamuro; VP Executive Board of Directors. Thank
of Hurricane Harvey. Despite his of Marketing, Rebecca Ward; VP of you Kristin, Sonja, Cathy, Diana,
rude and uninvited interruption, Membership, Robin Haynes; VP of Patty, Robin, Angela, and Kerrie for
we celebrate another successful Programming, Kerrie Saeger; and your service on the board. And thank
year for CYFEN! Four of our board VP of Outreach, Donna McCarty. you Debbie, Angela, Patty, and
members were new to serving on Congratulations on being elected Nicole for leading your committees.
the board. Our annual EXPO was on and good luck! Thank you to our And a special thanks to Diana, Liz,
a new day, at a new time, and in a Nominating Committee for taking on and Nicole for being our delegates
new place! We elected the 2018-19 the election task. at the Chamber, HAC, and FHPW,
Board of Directors, and recognized and reporting information back to
all those who served in the current June was quite a busy month! We CYFEN. And to all the committee
year. I witnessed the true meaning celebrated 2 amazing women at members for making your events a
and power of teamwork when it the Women Celebrating Women complete success! Your dedication
came time to make tough decisions luncheon on June 23rd. The event to your roles is noticed and truly
following Harvey. This is a year I will was hosted by the Houston Area appreciated. The highlight of the
never forget. Council and held at the swanky luncheon was the installation of
Junior League. Nicole Travis was the new board. Thank you Darlene
The month of May opened with a honored as an ABWA 2019 Top Hajduk for doing the honors of
party celebrating another EXPO Ten Candidate, and Sonja Hines installing the new board members.
in the books! Vendors, ABWA represented CYFEN as our Woman Welcome back Donna, and welcome
members, and EXPO sponsors of the Year. Way to go with the to our newest board members, Kristi
gathered at Jaxton’s Bistro to toast honors. We look forward to learning and Rebecca. The whole board has
the EXPO committee, and thank if Nicole is named a Forever Top Ten your back! Finally, we had the honor
all those involved for making it next month. We are crossing our of presenting a check for $2500
a great success. At our monthly fingers! The Federation of Houston to Marie Holmes with the Cy-fair
luncheon, Lindsey Meadows Professional Women will honor Education Foundation for CYFEN’s
presented information about hiring our Woman of Excellence, Kim endowment. This check would not
the perfect person. Shawn Todd, McCully, at the Recognition Gala on be possible without the hard work
approved candidate for District 2 September 15th. Get your tickets as from the EXPO committee. Thanks
Vice President, gave her candidate soon as possible. again for your dedication.

Our June program was all about In closing, thank you for putting your
being more productive. Mark trust in me to lead the pack! It wasn’t
Struczewski gave us amazing tips always easy. Some tough times and
on how to control our environmental decisions presided, board positions
distractions. Some favorite tips changed hands, and programs
included removing the guest chair were cancelled or postponed. But
from your office, get up when you we, as a team, members and all,
wake up, only respond to specific persevered and continued on this
questions on social media (don’t path to greatness.
scroll), no electronics in the bedroom,
and tell people how much time you It’s been a pleasure!
have before they start to steal your
time! Controlling your environment
and distractions will eventually lead
to higher productivity, and happiness
for that matter.

CYFEN NEWS July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

Installation of Your 2018-2018 CYFEN Executive Board

Mentor Committee

Nicole Travis Angela Altamuro
Member of Excellence Volunteer of the Year

CYFEN has inducted the new 2018-2019 Executive Board. Darlene Hajduk installed the incoming board with a
theme of Flocking Together Like Birds of a Feather.

Board members are President - Sonja Hines, Amegy Bank; President-Elect - Cathy Conrad, Action Specialties,
LLC; Past President - Dr. Michelle Becker, Shots for Holly; VP of Finance - Angela Altamuro, Fashion with
Angela; VP of Membership - Robin Haynes, Robin Haynes State Farm; VP of Marketing/PR - Rebecca Ward,
ReWarding Images; VP of Communications - Kristi Howton, Hawk Security Systems; VP of Programs - Kerrie
Saeger, Plexus Worldwide; VP of Outreach - Donna McCarty, Misfit Designs.

Committee chairs, delegates and volunteers wer also recognize for their time, support and service.

Outgoing President, Dr. Michelle Becker was presented with gifts from the outgoing board in honor of her
dedication, support and inpiration to CYFEN.

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2017-2018 Outgoing Board Education Advisory Committee Hospitality Committee

CYFEN Delegates EXPO Committee Visitor Host Committee

Federation of Houston Professional Women

HOUSTON, Texas (July 15th at 5:30pm at the
23, 2018) The Federation Norris Center. We were
of Houston Professional so excited to see Kim
Women (FHPW) Quarterly McCully presented as the
meeting was held at the 2018 CYFEN Woman of
Norris Center on Monday, Excellence!
July 23rd. This meeting
featured 3 Past Women If you would like to attend
of Excellence and FHPW the Gala in September,
Past Presidents, Pat please email president-
Durham, Chris Noble elect@cyfen .org. The
and Susan Silverman. tickets to the dinner/gala
They each spoke of their are $100 each. We would
journey over the past 20- love to fill two tables to
30 years as a Woman of show our support for
Excellence and as a Past our 2018 Woman of
President of the FHPW. Excellence!
This meeting also
presented the 2018 FHPW The next meeting for
Women of Excellence FHPW will be on Monday,
that will be honored October 22nd at 5:30p at
at the FHPW Women the Norris Center.
of Excellence Gala on (Nicole Travis, FHPW
Saturday, September Delegate)

CYFEN NEWS July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

Houston Area Council

HOUSTON, Texas (June 21, 2018)
Several of us attend the Women
Celebrating Women Luncheon at
theJuniorLeagueonJune21st. The
Cy-Fair Express Network of ABWA
honored Sonja Rucker-Hines as
its Women of the Year and Nicole
Travis as our Top Ten Candidate.
Each woman at the luncheon
had their accomplishments read
before given their award and
proclamation. A good time was
had by all. (Angila Ervin, Cy-Fair
Chamber of Commerce)

HOUSTON, Texas (July 26, President are well under way Fun Facts - Rebecca is a Latin

2018) ALOHA LADIES AND campaigning for our vote!! (GO Ballroom dancer. Carol is

GENT!! Our days are so busy TO CONFERENCE!!) your voice certified sous chef. And Shawn is

so before the meeting kicked of matters! a fun traveler and belly dancer.

we had the opportunity from 5:30 the Candidates are: Carol

- 6pm for some SHOPPING and Brace of Houston, TX, Rebecca Who ever wins our District is in

Networking with our friends and Dollinger of Dallas,TX, and good hands!

guests and support our ABWA Shawn Todd of Victoria, TX.

sisters!!! In other news: A new league is

The Panel Q/A was hosted by forming in the Woodlands!!!!!!

The theme of the the July none other than the current Yea more sisters!!

meeting was Hawaii we were all District II VP Charlotte Osborn.

adorned with Hawaiian leis and HAC is currently looking to fill the

were gifted bright and colorful, There were some very deep following positions for the 2019

sustainable, & reusable shopping questions asked for instance; board: Vice Chair, Financial

Bags. The vendors were: Sherry “What is your POWER word?” Officer, Fundraising Committee

Pausky with The Pampered Chef, Ms Shawn Todd - Super Fabulous Chair, Professional Development

Catherine James With Jordan -Be Bold, Ms Rebecca Dollinger Committee Chair.

Oils and Offenbacher Fudge. - Authenticity -Be You, Ms Carol If you are reading this YOU ARE

Brace - Mentor - Be Brave. WELCOME TO COME TO THE

FYI Did you know that ABWA HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL!!!

was formed in 1949 by a man?? When I heard their answers in Its not just for delegates. Its for

With conference coming up in them self is this years essence all of ABWA. (Liz Hale, HAC

October in Augusta GA the of being Bold, Be Brave and Be Delegate)

Candidates for District II Vice you!

CYFEN NEWS July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce

May included a Fabulous B2B EXPO 4) Download and check http://www.
and in June we heard information readyharris.org/ for updates.
about the Bullet Rail coming to Tex- 5) Get the phone application
as. readyharris to keep abreast of
updates via mobile
CYPRESS, Texas (July 17, 2018) http://readydl.com/landing/eoc48201/
Gary Thompson with Methodist index.html
Hospital Willowbrook was the
sponsor for the First Responders for Other programs in Harris County
the meeting. Cypress Creek EMS to aid in natural disasters in the
was the recognized First Responder Harris County Citizens Corps
but was not present for this meeting. Program: Fire Corp - http://www.
Sound-Offs: harriscountycitizencorps.com/Fire-
Silverback Defense-Personal defense Corps
and security. Studio Movie Grill, Matt CERT- http://www
Toopa-State Farm. harriscountycitizencorps.com/CERT
Dr. Mark Henry words to remember: The Harris County Digital Media
The secret to success is relationships. Specialist uses the EVERBRIDGE
Speaker: David Alamia with the Harris system that goes out to all for
County Department of Homeland emergency notification.
Security. Their website is: http:// The FWS or Flood Warning System
hcohsem.org/ is now part of the Harris County Flood
There are 4.7 million people in Harris Control division.
County, which is the largest county (Diana Saufley, Cy-Fair Chamber
in the United States of America. Delegate)
There are 56 Fire Departments. In
preparation for Hurricane Season “The most effective way to
and to be prepared for any natural do it, is to do it..”
disaster there are steps that each
citizen should do:
1) Make a kit with 1 week worth of
supplies for each person.
2) Take food and water with you when
you evacuate.
3) Sign up any that are in need of on
the STEAR for evacuation.

– Amelia Earhart

CYFEN NEWS July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

At our May luncheon, HR expert Lindsey In June, we learned how improve our
Meadows gave us some useful tips on personal productivity from time management
hiring the right person. specialist, Mark ‘Ski’ Struczewski.

District II VP Candidate Rebecca
Dollinger gave us a preview of her
speech before ABWA’s National
Women’s Leadership Conference
in October.

On July 26th, Angela Altamuro presented Marie Holmes
a check for $2500 for our endowment to Cy-Fair
Education Foundation. CYFEN has funded the Lone
Star College-CyFair Endowment and will complete
the funding for the CyFair Educational Endowment in
2019. (Angela Altamuro, VP of Finance)

CYFEN NEWS July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

HOUSTON, Texas (July 19, 2018) Our neighboring sister league, Houston Area Professional Express
Network (HAPEN), induced its 2018-2019 Executive Board of Directors. Congratulations to our very
own CYFEN sisters that took on NEW board positions: Jessica Smith, President-Elect, Nicole Travis,
VP of Finance and Diana Saufley, VP of Programs. Present at the meeting was ABWA Executive
Director Rene Street, National Vice President Julie Burch and several CYFEN members including
Cathy Conrad, Debbie Berry, Darlene Hajduk, Anya Lucas, Carol Brace and Kathy Kirby. We are very
excited to see them relaunch in the Spring Branch/West Houston area and look forward to celebrating
their 20 Year Anniversary in November! (Jessica Smith, IberiaBank)

On May 2nd the EXPO

Appreciation After Party

was held at Jaxton’s Bistro

in Towne Lake. EXPO

Committee members,

volunteers as well as

fellow CYFEN members

enjoyed lights bites and

beverages and of course

great company. Thank

you to Memorial Hermann

- Cypress for being the

sponsor of this event.

Without our sponsors and

volunteers, a successful

EXPO would not have been

possible.

CYFEN NEWS July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

Our last hospitality event for the 2017-18 year was
in May. Our hospitality committee hosted a ice
cream social event. Nothing short of sweet treats &
fabulous conversation! Everyone enjoyed getting
to know something new that you don’t think to
share on the one on ones.

Looking forward to what the committee has in store
for our upcoming year. (Angela Altamuro, Fashion
with Angela)

Angela Altamuro was able to allow the kids to “shop” for Mother’s Day
thanks to the donations from Debbie Berry for the May visit to the 10th
floor of Texas Children’s Hospital.

In June, for breakfast with Dad in honor of Father’s Day, Stacey Isola
treated everyone to coffee. Hayden’s Heroes brought smiles to full
floor every month this quarter thanks to all of the donations from our
CYFEN sisters.

CYFEN NEWS July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

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.

CYFEN NEWS July 2018 | Vol. 14, Issue 4

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.
Patty Bergfield
6. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing Expo Chair
their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional
development of other members. Debbie Berry,
Stacey Isola
Mentor Chairs

Angela Altamuro
Hospitality Chair

(A new slate of chairs will
begin August 1)

Dr. Michelle Becker
President

Cathy Conrad
Newsletter Editor

Cy-Fair Express Network
P.O. Box 1473

Cypress, TX 77410

[email protected]

Cy-Fair Chapter of the
American Business

Women’s Association

Visit us online at:
www.cyfen.org


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