2017
Leadership Guide
Executive Board Officers and Directors
Advisors, Committees & Coordinators
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Table of Contents
Contents
ABOUT US ................................................................................................................................ 9
Purpose of Guide.................................................................................................................. 9
Federation of Houston Professional Women History ........................................................ 9
FHPW Mission ...................................................................................................................... 9
FHPW Vision ......................................................................................................................... 9
FHPW Values ........................................................................................................................ 9
FHPW Purpose ..................................................................................................................... 9
EXECUTIVE BOARD................................................................................................................10
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS ...................................................................................................11
Contact Information ............................................................................................................11
Meeting Locations and Websites .......................................................................................12
CALENDAR OF EVENTS.........................................................................................................14
BRANDING GUIDELINES ........................................................................................................16
FHPW BYLAWS.......................................................................................................................20
FHPW STANDING RULES.......................................................................................................25
ELECTION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................27
Voting Terminology.............................................................................................................27
Nominating Committee .......................................................................................................27
Election of Officers..............................................................................................................28
LEADERSHIP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................29
Executive Officers ...............................................................................................................29
Directors ..............................................................................................................................32
Advisors & Coordinators ....................................................................................................36
LEADERSHIP HISTORY ..........................................................................................................38
Past Presidents ...................................................................................................................38
Past Executive Boards........................................................................................................39
RECOGNITION.........................................................................................................................45
Women of Excellence..........................................................................................................45
Legacy of Distinction Sponsors .........................................................................................52
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES...................................................................................................53
Sponsorship Commitment Levels......................................................................................53
Souvenir Gala Program Advertisements ...........................................................................55
WOE Congratulatory Ad......................................................................................................55
Advertisement Guidelines ..................................................................................................55
Sponsorship Limitation(s) ..................................................................................................55
TRAVELING FHPW SISTERS..................................................................................................56
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ABOUT FHPW
ABOUT US advancement of women in business and support
women’s interest.
Purpose of Guide
Each year Members select a woman from their
This document is designed as a guide to organization as a Woman of Excellence (WOE)
Executive Board and those serving in leadership to be honored at the FHPW Gala.
positions of the Federation of Houston
Professional Women (FHPW). The guide is FHPW Mission
intended to be a resource that may be
referenced throughout the year providing The mission of FHPW is uniting women from
direction and purpose for all that serve the diverse member organizations to enrich
organization and associated activities. This personal and professional relationships and
document should be reviewed annually by the expand leadership, partnership, and educational
current board and should be updated, in opportunities.
accordance with board member experiences, to
address any changes within the organization, FHPW Vision
and any new information impacting stated
guidelines. To build trusting relationships that are
purposeful and meaningful through influence,
Federation of Houston collaboration, and generous contributions of
Professional Women History time, talent, and sharing of knowledge to
champion women pursuing higher education and
The Federation of Houston Professional Women professional success.
(FHPW) is an excellent place for Members to
grow in professionalism and to expand their FHPW Values
circle of influence. For over 31 years, FHPW has
served as a unifying organization for Houston Living by GRACE being: Generous, Respectful,
area organizations. A 501(C)(6) nonprofit Appreciative, Caring, & Encouraging.
organization, FHPW exists to advance the
educational and professional development of FHPW Purpose
women’s organizations and their members, as
well as to promote networking opportunities An extension of businesswomen’s current
amongst Members. FHPW attracts select member organizations, FHPW provides
speakers for its Quarterly Events where the stewardship, mentorship, and partnerships in the
programs include networking and educational Greater Houston and surrounding communities
opportunities. to connect and transform the networking
experience by recognizing women of excellence
Since 1988 students at the University of and building pathways to help members achieve
Houston, C. T. Bauer College of Business have their aspirations.
benefited from the FHPW Scholarship
Endowment. The Endowment effectively
champions women pursuing higher education
and continues to award scholarships to women
today.
The FHPW Educational Foundation, a 501(C)(3)
nonprofit organization, has given $300,000 in
scholarships and educational grants to women
and young girls in the Greater Houston
metropolitan area.
FHPW Members are business and professional
organizations whose memberships are majority
female and whose goals include the
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Executive Board
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Officers [email protected] Dr. Jackeline Gason
[email protected] Gail Prather
President [email protected] Liz Cloud
President Elect [email protected] Michele Barnes
Vice President [email protected] Debra Dunn-Kurzadkowski
Treasurer [email protected] Gracie Bradford
Administrative Secretary [email protected] Dr. Melanie Brown
Recording Secretary
Immediate Past President Patty Inzana
Dr. Wuendy Abi Assali
Directors [email protected] Eliana Mandujano
[email protected] Rima Adil
Awards Gala [email protected] Jill Almaguer
Education [email protected] Vie Mixon
Marketing [email protected] Grace Harrington
Media [email protected] Joyce Ferguson
Membership [email protected]
Policies & Procedures [email protected] Connie Smith
Programs Linda Hampton
Reservations Kim McCully
Kay King
Advisors, Committees & Coordinators
Past President’s Advisory Council [email protected]
Sponsorship Committee Chair [email protected]
Technology Advisor [email protected]
Travel [email protected]
Note: To facilitate transitioning boards’ communications, FHPW email addresses remain the
same from year-to-year. Until new board members take office and the email forward is updated,
all assigned email addresses will continue to forward to the current officer, director, or
coordinator.
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Member Organizations
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Contact Information
Organization President Finance Delegate
American Women's Society of CPA's Houston Wendy Lewis Susan Taylor Janet Scudder
Nakeisha Archer Patricia Rodriguez
Association of perioperative Jackeline Gascon
Registered Nurses of Greater Houston April Wiggins Maria Dolores Rios Desiree Farmilette
Association of Women in Academia Betty Woodhouse
at Houston Community College Desiree Farmilette Rebecca Ward
Bay Area Vision Chapter of ABWA Debra Dunn-Kurzadkowski Sonja Rucker-Hines Olga Lopez
Kristin Severson Donna McCarty Cynthia Rychlec
Council of Business Women Clear Lake Vicki Joern Kirsten Beyer Kay King
Cathy James Kara Ellis Ranee Gilbert
Cy Fair Express Network of ABWA Martha Mtegha Amy Girouard Judy Carlini
Ranee Gilbert Sandy Barton Dr. Sue Bradshaw
Cy-Fair Women's Network Keisha Beasley Lisa Keith
Belinda Bonilla
Energy Express Network of ABWA Dr. Sue Bradshaw Patty Inzana Carol Nagel
Carol Nagel
Fashion Group International of Houston Linda Walker Ann Strouhal
Patty Inzana Ann Strouhal Wendy Bowser
Fort Bend Charter Chapter of ABWA Angela Posey Cynthia Lengefeld
Margaret McBride
Greenspoint Chapter of ABWA Leslie Richardson
Ann Strouhal
Houston Area Professional Mary Petricko
Express Network of ABWA Wendy Bowser Tracy Jones Jill Almaguer
Houston Focus on Concerns for Women Sunday Taylor Debi Trahan
Sunday Taylor Debra Holzbach
Houston Members At-Large Susie Juravich Lisa Murray Kim McCulley
Lisa Rosenfeld Beth Varney Dolores Steinbeck
Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA Vivian Kearney Sydney Vanderhider
Sylvia Garcia Loubna Abdellaoui
Memorial Women's Business Network Myrleen Knott
Nelia Mazula Portia Haggerty
National Association of
Women Business Owners Houston Chapter Ann Strouhal Jennifer Hudson
Northwest Houston Business Diane Finch Lori Klein Quinn
and Professional Women
Oil Together Now/Young Living Oils Darlene Hajduk
Professional Women's Breakfast Club Karen Palmisano
Annette Muti
Professional Women's Network of Houston Monica de la Cerda
San Jacinto Chapter of ABWA
Society of Professional Women in Petroleum
Society of Women Engineers
Houston Area Section
South East Express Network of ABWA
Texas Executive Women
Women Empowering Women
Express Network of ABWA
Women of Vision Express Network of ABWA
Women's Business Forum
Zonta Club of Houston
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Member Organizations
Meeting Locations and Websites Location Meeting
Organization Date/Time
Sheraton Brookhollow
American Women's Society of CPA's Houston 3000 N. Loop W Fwy | Houston, TX 77092 3rd Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Association of periOperative The Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center
Registered Nurses of Greater Houston Dunn Rio Grande Room D1-059 2nd Tuesday
Association of Women in Academia 6565 Fannin | Houston, TX 77030 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
at Houston Community College (except Jul, Aug, & Dec)
Bay Area Vision Chapter of ABWA Varies (contact President)
Council of Business Women - Clear Lake 2nd Wednesday
The Egg & I | 557 Bay Area Blvd. | Houston, TX 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cy-Fair Express Network of ABWA 77058
2nd Wednesday
Cy-Fair Women's Network The Fiesta Shack131 League St. | League City, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
TX 77573
Energy Express Network of ABWA 2nd Thursday
Fashion Group International of Houston Sterling Club @ Houston - National Golf Club 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fort Bend County Chapter of ABWA 16500 Houston National Blvd., | Houston, TX
4th Thursday
Greenspoint Chapter of ABWA 77095 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Longwood Country Club
Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA 13300 Longwood Trace Drive | Cypress, TX 4th Thursday
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Houston Focus on Concerns for Women 77429
Houston Members At-Large Hyatt Regency Downtown Houston 2nd Wednesday
Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA 1200 Louisiana St. | Houston, TX 77002 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Katy Charter Chapter of ABWA City Wide (contact President) Varies
Memorial Women's Business Network Quail Valley City Centre 1st Thursday
National Association of Women Business Owners - 2880 La Quinta Dr. | Missouri City, TX 77459 5:30 p.m.
Houston Chapter
Northwest Houston Business and Professional Women Sheraton North Houston 3rd Wednesday
Oil Together Now/Young Living Oils 15700 John F. Kennedy Blvd. | Houston, TX 11:15 a.m.
Professional Women's Breakfast Club
77032 3rd Tuesday
Professional Women's Network of Houston The H.E.S.S. Club 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
5430 Westheimer Rd. | Houston, TX 77056
Sorrento Ristorante Last Wednesday
415 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 106 | Houston, TX 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
77006 Varies
Varies (contact President)
1st Thursday
Kingwood Country Club 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
1700 Lake Kingwood Trail | Kingwood, TX 77339
2nd Tuesday
Hasta la Pasta Katy 6:00 p.m.
1450 W. Grand Pkwy S., Ste. E | Katy, TX 77494
Every Tuesday
10350 Richmond Ave., 1st Floor (except last week)
Houston, TX 77042
4th Thursday
Maggiano’s Little Italy 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2019 Post Oak Blvd | Houston, TX 77056
3rd Thursday
Northgate Country Club 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m..
17110 Northgate Forest Dr. | Houston, TX 77068
2nd & 4th Thursday
NASA Hilton Hotel 7:30 a.m.
3000 NASA Road 1 | Houston, TX 77058
Every Tuesday
The Egg & I 7:30 a.m.
9099 Westheimer Rd. | Houston, TX 77063
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Member Organizations
Organization Location Meeting
Date/Time
San Jacinto Chapter of ABWA Corner Bakery Café
Society of Professional Women in Petroleum 9311 Katy Fwy | Houston, TX 77024 2nd Tuesday
Society of Women Engineers - Houston Area Section 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
South East Express Network of ABWA Westchase Marriott
Southwest Area Professional Express Network of ABWA 2900 Briarpark Dr. | Houston, TX 77042 2nd Thursday
Texas Executive Women 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Women Empowering Women of ABWA The H.E.S.S. Club
Women of Vision Express Network of ABWA 5430 Westheimer Rd. | Houston, TX 77056 Date varies
Women's Business Forum 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Zonta Club of Houston Golden Corral
9115 Broadway | Pearland, TX 77584 2nd Thursday
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sugar Creek Country Club
420 Sugar Creek Blvd. | Sugarland, TX 77478 3rd Tuesday
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Varies (contact President)
Varies
University Park
Highway 249 | Houston, TX 77070 1st Wednesday
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Veranda
2820 Chestnut Ridge | Kingwood, TX 77339 2nd Tuesday
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Champions Golf Club
13722 Champions Dr. | Houston, 77069 2nd Wednesday
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Kenny & Ziggy's
2327 Post Oak Blvd. | Houston, TX 77056 3rd Wednesday
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Technology Advisor - Upload EF Scholarship Application
Jan 1, 2017 Past Presidents’ Advisory Council – Plan and hold a special Past Presidents’ Event
Jan 1-31, 2017
Jan 09, 2017 Review FHPW By-Laws and Standing Rules. Revise as needed.
Jan 15, 2017 Treasurer - 2016 End-of-Year Financial Audit Deadline
Jan 15, 2017
Jan 23, 2017 Annual Materials (Brochures, Signage, etc.) Printed for January Meeting Deadline
Jan 31, 2017 President - Quarterly Event: Launch Annual Theme, Board & Committee Introduction.
Jan-Feb, 2017 Committee Chairs Request (for open positions, if any).
Feb 1, 2017 Membership Dues Deadline
Feb 1, 2017
Gala Team - Finalize Gala Keynote Speaker and MC
Feb 13, 2017 Treasurer - Liability Insurance February 2017 Deadline
Mar 15, 2017
Sponsorship Committee - Gala Sponsorship Letters distributed; WOE and Gala Forms posted and
Mar-Sep 2017 available.
Mar 2017 FHPW Annual Leadership Social (2nd Monday in February)
Mar 31, 2017
Apr/May 2017 Administrative Secretary - 30-Day Notice of Standing Rules and By-law changes to Member
Apr 15, 2017 Organizations Deadline
Apr 24, 2017 Gala Team - Awards Gala Planning
May 15, 2017
May 2017 Membership Director - Special Event- Membership Drive
May 2017 FHPW EF - EF Scholarship Deadline
Jun 1, 2017
Jun 30, 2017 Education Director - Education Seminar/Event
Jun-Jul 15, 2017 Administrative Secretary - Standing Rules and By-Laws Voting Ballot sent to Member Organizations
Jul 15, 2017 Deadline
Jul 24, 2017
Jul 24, 2017 Vendor Festival Quarterly Event (no additional program)
Treasurer - IRS Filing Deadline
Aug 01, 2017
Charity Event
Sep 1, 2017
President Council Advisor - Past Presidents Event
Sep 4, 2017
Sep 4, 2017 Technology Advisor and FHPW EF - EF Scholarship Recipient Notification (posted on website)
Sep 8, 2017
Sep 8, 2017 Gala Team and Administrative Secretary - Woman of Excellence Member Organization Commitment
Deadline
Sep 15, 2017
Sep 16, 2017 WOE Honorees’ Video Taping (must be done at studio)
Sep 25, 2017
Honoree Professional Photo, Video Taping, and Reservation Deadline
WOE Celebration and Membership Growth Quarterly Event
Vice President - Request two members for Mid-Year Financial Audit Committee
Past President - Request two members for Nominating Committee
Membership Director - Mid-year Member Organization Contact Information confirmation. Send form to
presidents to confirm current President, Finance Officer/Treasurer and Delegate(s).
Past President/Nominating Committee Submit 2017 Executive Board Slate to current Board
Administrative Secretary - 30-Day Notice of 2017 Executive Board Slate to Member Organizations
Deadline
Awards Gala Reservation Deadline
Awards Gala Sponsorship and Advertisement Deadline
Awards Gala Print Materials – Table Placards, Poster Boards, Signage, etc. Deadline
Gala Team & Sponsorship Committee - Awards Gala Program – All content must be proofed and
submitted Deadline
Gala Team and Rehearsal Director - WOE Friday Night Rehearsal
FHPW Board & Gala Team - Awards Gala
President, Gala Director, & Administrative Secretary - Awards Gala Sponsorship Letters of Appreciation
Deadline
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sep-Oct 2017 Incoming Gala Director/Reservations:
Reserve 2017 Gala Dates, Hotel Sponsors, and Keynote Speaker
Oct 1, 2017 Past President - 2017 Executive Board Election via Electronic Ballot Deadline
Oct 31, 2017
Oct 23, 2017 Treasurer - Annual Membership Dues Invoices Mailings – Send Monthly Reminders
Nov 1, 2017 Quarterly Meeting and Officer Installation; Committee Chairs Request, EOY Financial Audit Members
Nov 2017 Order next year supplies - lanyards, name badge supplies, and 2018 Vendor Festival canvas bags
Nov-Dec 2017 Education Director - Education Seminar/Event
Nov 30, 2017 Programs Director - Survey Members (Programs, Events, Experience, etc.)
Bank Signatures and Cards for Incoming Officers made available for Incoming/Outgoing Board Meeting.
Dec 11, 2017 Deadline
Passing the Baton: Incoming/Outgoing Board Meeting with FHPW EF Board Elections
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BRANDING GUIDELINES
BRANDING GUIDELINES
Federations of Houston Professional Women has relatively new branding in the Greater Houston area.
A vital part of our communications strategy is ensuring we fulfil our promise to connect and transform
the networking experience through recognition and building pathways of opportunities for our members.
Working together, we can successfully establish FHPW as an organization that is worth the investment
of time and money to deliver on our promise.
Branding is a vital and important communication tool. A professional and recognizable image can help
ensure that FHPW has an image associated with excellence. Correct and consistent use of an identity
image is critical to building and protecting an organizational brand reflective of FHPW’s mission, vision,
value, and purpose. Please ensure that all of our communication reflects positively on FHPW through
consistent use of our branding materials.
Email Addresses
Using an organizational email address, helps to maintain consistent communications and to reduce the
need for constantly updating materials. Using an FHPW.org email address on all media materials to
include business cards, promotional items, and print, digital, web, and social media, will help to shape
the professional image. For all Executive Board members, the Technology Advisor will setup an
FHPW.org email address that forwards to a personal email address. Assigned as follows are the
primary assigned organizational emails:
Officers [email protected] Other [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
President [email protected] Dropbox
President Elect [email protected] JotForm [email protected]
Vice President [email protected] MailChimp [email protected]
Treasurer [email protected] Website
Administrative Secretary
Recording Secretary
Directors [email protected]
[email protected]
Awards Gala [email protected]
Education [email protected]
Marketing [email protected]
Media [email protected]
Membership [email protected]
Policies & Procedures [email protected]
Programs
Reservations
Advisors, Committees & Coordinators
Past President’s Advisory Council [email protected]
Sponsorship Committee Chair [email protected]
Technology Advisor [email protected]
Travel Coordinator [email protected]
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BRANDING GUIDELINES
Typography
The consistent use of brand fonts will help ensure that FHPW communications have a distinct and
consistent look.
Theme Font – Great Vibes
Secondary Presentation Font – Lucida Bright
Standard Font (documents) - Arial
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BRANDING GUIDELINES
Color Palette
FHPW Blue FHPW Green Bright Green Red Grey Black White
Hex #0066ca Hex #00ff99 Hex #00df21 Hex #fb0312 Hex #8b9594 Hex #000000 Hex #ffffff
RGB 0,102,204 RGB 0,225,13 RGB 0,223,33 RGB 251,3,18 RGB 139,149,148 RGB 0,0,10 RGB 255,255,255
Note ~ President and Gala Director may choose different color fonts for the Women of Excellence Awards Gala.
For assistance with artwork, please contact the President, Marketing Director, or Technology Advisor
Banners
FHPW Primary FHPW Annual Theme (updated by incoming President)
FHPW Women of Excellence FHPW Bottom/Mission Statement
Women of Excellence Lettering
Logos
FHPW Square WOE Star Legacy QR Code Blue QR Code Green QR Code Black
Medallion
Artwork Designer
Danny Carter at [email protected]
Dress Shirts
FHPW Executive Board Cobalt Blue Portofino Shirts
Recommended:
• Express.com: Convertible Sleeve Portofino Shirt - Sultry Cobalt (preferred)
• Kohl’s: Women’s Apt. 9 Crepe Blouse – Blue Royal (in-store only)
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BRANDING GUIDELINES
Photography
Primary photographer – Barfield Photography
Print Materials
Note cards, signage, popup banners, and other related projects.
Primary printing company - Minuteman Press/GreenSmith Marketing LLC
Tote Bags
Primary printing company – Imprint (24HourWristband.com)
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FHPW BYLAWS
FHPW BYLAWS
ARTICLE I - Name and Location
Section 1.01 - The name of this organization shall be The Federation of Houston Professional Women,
herein after referred to as FHPW. FHPW shall be located in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area.
ARTICLE II – Purpose
Section 2.01 - The general purpose and power of FHPW are to have and exercise all rights and
powers conferred on non-profit corporations under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation act and other laws
of Texas, or those powers, which may hereinafter be conferred.
Section 2.02 - The purposes of FHPW shall be to provide educational and professional development
opportunities for women's organizations and their members; local resource information and networking;
any and all lawful activities deemed to be in the best interest of its membership as long as these
activities do not contradict the nonprofit, nonsectarian, and politically nonpartisan status of FHPW.
ARTICLE III – Membership
Section 3.01 - Greater Houston metropolitan area nonprofit organizations whose membership
comprises a majority of business and professional women are eligible for membership in FHPW. Their
goals should include the advancement of women in business and support for women’s interests.
Section 3.02 - Election to membership is by affirmative majority vote of the Delegates present at the
applicable FHPW general and special meeting. A quorum at said meetings shall be one-fourth (1/4) of
the Delegates of record.
Section 3.03 - Members shall select from its membership Delegates to FHPW each calendar year.
Members whose official current roster numbers one hundred (100) or less shall have two (2) Delegates
and those with numbers more than one hundred (100), shall have one (1) additional Delegate. The
Member shall be responsible for selection of their delegates and its representation by Delegates at
general and special meetings.
Section 3.04 - A Delegate is defined as an individual selected by an FHPW Member as their voting
representative, with each Delegate representing one (1) vote and no Delegate may represent
concurrently more than one Member. Voting may take place at general and special meetings, and by
use of electronic ballots. Electronic ballots allow a means for timely voting on key issues, all member
organizations to participate in the voting process, and to aid in counting and tracking votes.
Section 3.05 - FHPW has the sole right to terminate membership of any Member. Membership in
FHPW may be terminated by an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors or for due
cause. No portion of any dues paid shall be refunded to the terminated Member, and the Member shall
remain liable for any accrued and/or unpaid charges.
Section 3.06 - Member dues shall be paid annually by January 1. Dues increase beginning February 1.
Members whose dues are not received by March 31 may be automatically terminated for nonpayment.
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FHPW BYLAWS
Section 3.07 - Members who have been terminated for less than twelve (12) months may rejoin by
paying the appropriate Member dues plus a penalty. Members who have been terminated for more than
twelve (12) months may rejoin by applying for membership in the same manner as a new Member.
ARTICLE IV - Meetings
Section 4.01 - General meetings of FHPW shall be at least quarterly during the year and are open to
Members, guests, and college students. The last general meeting of the calendar year shall be the
Annual Meeting and shall include election of officers.
Section 4.02 - Delegates shall represent Members by voting at the business portion of these meetings.
Section 4.03 - Notice of general meetings shall be published at least four (4) weeks in advance of the
date of the meeting.
Section 4.04 - A special meeting may be called by the President or by written request of one-third (1/3)
of the Members of FHPW. Notice shall be published at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. The
notice shall state the purpose, time, and place of the meeting.
ARTICLE V - Executive Officers
Section 5.01 - The Executive Board is defined as the elected officers of FHPW. FHPW elected officers
shall be President, President-Elect if the President is currently term limited, Vice President, Recording
Secretary, Administrative Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President. If the current President
is serving a second term, the Immediate Past President position may not be filled. Elected officer(s) are
herein after referred to as Officer(s). Each Officer shall have one vote at board meetings, general
meetings, and special meetings.
Section 5.02 - No Officer shall hold more than one (1) office concurrently or serve more than two (2)
full term in the same office in consecutive years. Unless, the President is serving a second term and not
able to appoint an Immediate Past President, then she may serve as both President and Immediate
Past President.
Section 5.03 - Officers shall be elected at the Annual Meeting by majority vote. An uncontested slate
may be accepted by acclamation.
Section 5.04 - The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee composed of three (3) Member
representatives. Membership of the committee should be announced no later than the third general
meeting of the year.
Section 5.05 - The Nominating Committee shall publish one or more nominees for each elective office
at least fifteen (15) days prior to the election. Nominations cease upon publication of ballot, excepting
an open position. An open office may be filed by the President.
Section 5.06 - Candidates’ member organization must be in good standing and endorse the candidate
to serve on the Board as submitted or declared by the Member’s representative.
Section 5.07 - Candidates for President-Elect should have preferably served at least one full year (12
months) on the Board prior to taking office.
Section 5.08 - No more than one candidate per Member shall be eligible for nomination as an Officer.
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Section 5.09 - The President shall be the presiding officer of all meetings of FHPW and the chair of all
meetings of the Board. The President shall perform the duties of chief administrative officer responsible
for the operations of FHPW. The President shall serve as a member of the Governing Board of the
FHPW Educational Foundation. The President may be an ex-officio member of all committees, or
appoint another officer or director.
Section 5.10 - The Immediate Past President may assist the President or the President may choose
another Past President to assist and perform other duties as assigned. The acting Past President may
perform the duties of the President, in the absence of the President or in the inability of the President to
act.
Section 5.11 - The Past President or Vice President shall serve as a member of the Governing Board
of the FHPW Educational Foundation. The President-Elect may be an ex-officio member of all
committees.
Section 5.12 - The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining the records of the
proceedings of all general and special meetings and meetings of the Board and perform other duties as
assigned. The Recording Secretary shall distribute copies of the minutes of each general and each
special meeting to the Board.
Section 5.13 - The Administrative Secretary shall be responsible for conducting communications of the
organization in accordance with the direction of the President and the Board and perform other duties
as assigned. The Administrative Secretary shall maintain official records of FHPW as designated.
Section 5.14 - The Treasurer shall see that the tax return is filed and is responsible for maintaining
complete and accurate records of the financial activities of FHPW, submitting a quarterly financial
report to the general meetings; preparing an annual budget for submission to the Board; collecting
dues; issuing and receiving funds; and signing checks issued by FHPW. A minimum of two Executive
Board signatures must be on file with the bank, preferably the President and Treasurer.
Section 5.15 - The Immediate Past President or the acting Past President shall act as an advisor to the
other officers and the Board, and is responsible for working with the FHPW Presidents’ Advisory
Council to conduct an annual meeting of Past Presidents.
Section 5.16 - The President shall establish the place of Board meetings and provide at least seven (7)
days’ notice to each officer and director.
Section 5.17 - For meetings of the Executive Board, a quorum shall be one-half (1/2) of the Executive
Board.
Section 5.18 - A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the President-Elect, the Past
President, or one selected by the Board.
Section 5.19 - A vacancy in an officer's position shall be filled by Presidential appointment. In the event
the President-Elect position is vacant and filled by Presidential appointment, the President-Elect must
be elected or accepted by acclamation during the Annual Meeting prior to serving as President.
Section 5.20 - Any officer may be removed from office for cause by a majority vote of the Board.
Section 5.21 - An officer who is convicted of a felony shall be automatically removed from office.
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ARTICLE VI - Board of Directors
Section 6.01 - The Board of Directors is defined as the Executive Board and appointed Directors. The
Board of Directors is herein referred to as the Board, and appointed directors as Directors.
Section 6.02 - The Board shall consist of no fewer than eleven (11) and no greater than fifteen (15)
individuals.
Section 6.03 - Term of office is the calendar year beginning January 1.
Section 6.04 - Directors shall have membership in good standing of FHPW Members and shall be
appointed by the FHPW President.
Section 6.05 - Directors shall be chairs of Standing Committees. No Director shall hold more than one
Directorship concurrently. Directors not presiding over Standing Committees may chair Ad Hoc
Committees or will be classified as Directors at Large.
Section 6.06 - Each Director shall submit a program of activity and recommended committee budget for
the Board’s approval and shall enlist committee personnel in sufficient numbers to enable the execution
of its duties and functions.
Section 6.07 - The President shall establish the place of Board meetings and provide at least seven (7)
days notice to each Director.
Section 6.08 - The President may call a special meeting of the Board as needed or as requested by
two- thirds (2/3) of the Board members.
Section 6.09 - Any member of the Board may vote by proxy at Board meetings provided that the
President has approved the absence of the Officer or Director.
Section 6.10 - For meetings of the Board, a quorum shall be one-half (1/2) of the Board. Each Officer
and each Director shall have one vote.
Section 6.11 - A vacancy in a Director's position shall be filled by Presidential appointment.
Section 6.12 - Any Director may be removed from office for cause by a vote of the majority of the Board.
Section 6.13 - A Director who is convicted of a felony shall be automatically removed from office.
ARTICLE VII - Committees
Section 7.01 - Committees shall be established by the Board as the need arises to pursue its stated
purposes. Committee members shall be appointed by the committee chair.
ARTICLE VIII - Fiscal Policies
Section 8.01 - No financial commitment of FHPW or its funds exceeding $500 shall be made without
prior approval of the Board.
Section 8.02 - An annual examination may be made by a committee appointed by the President with
the approval of the Board. At the discretion of the Board, an outside accounting firm may perform an
audit.
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Section 8.03 - The Board may affect no proposed borrowing unless 2/3 majorities of all Delegates
approve it, such approval being obtained at a meeting.
Section 8.0 - In the event of the dissolution of FHPW, any assets remaining after the payment and
satisfaction of all liabilities and obligations of FHPW shall be conveyed to the FHPW Educational
Foundation or as specified in Article IX of the Articles of Incorporation of the Federation of Houston
Professional Women.
Section 8.05 - FHPW shall indemnify Officers and Directors of FHPW to the full extent permitted by the
indemnification provisions of Article 1396-2.22A of the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Act, as it may be
amended from time to time. All of the rights, powers, and limitations of indemnification provided under
said Article are incorporated by reference as a part of these Bylaws.
ARTICLE IX Parliamentary Authority
Section 9.01 - The rules contained in the current edition “Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedures”
shall govern FHPW in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not consistent with
these Bylaws and any Standing Rules or order FHPW may adopt. Policies or procedures not defined or
addressed within these Bylaws should be considered open for discussion and interpretation. Results
shall be entered as a Standing Rule.
ARTICLE X - Amendment of Bylaws
Section 10.01 - The Bylaws of FHPW may be amended by an affirmative two-thirds (2/3) vote at a
general meeting or by proxy, provided that the proposed amendment or revision shall have been
published to the Members at least fifteen (15) days prior to the voting meeting.
Section 10.02 - Any amendment or revision adopted shall become effective at the conclusion of the
general meeting. Such amendment or revision shall be published within seven (7) days of the date of
adoption.
Section 10.03 - All automatic grammatical, punctuation and correlation corrections in Bylaws or
amendments thereto, which in no way alter the intent of the Bylaws or amendment, shall be effected by
the Policies and Procedures Director with approval of the Board and notification shall be published on
the website.
BYLAWS REVISIONS:
Adopted Apr 29, 1987 Revised Jan 25, 1999 Revised Oct 25, 1999 Revised Oct 23, 2000
Revised Jul 23, 2001 Revised Oct 27, 2003 Revised Apr 24, 2006 Revised Apr 23, 2007
Revised Apr 26, 2010 Revised Mar 26, 2010 Revised Apr 23, 2012 Revised Oct 26, 2015
Revised Apr 25, 2016 Revised Oct 24, 2016
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FHPW STANDING RULES
FHPW STANDING RULES
STANDING RULES
1. New member organizations shall receive immediate membership benefits upon receipt of a
completed qualifying application and dues payment. New member organizations dues shall be
prorated the first year in whole dollars per quarter. If a member organization is not approved by
voting members at the next scheduled quarterly event after submission, any monies received will
be refunded.
2. Annual dues shall be $125 per member organization effective January 1 - December 31st. If a
member organization renewal payment is not received by January 31st, a late payment penalty of
$25.00 per month will be imposed unless waived by the President and Treasurer based on
reasonable circumstances preventing timely payment. Members not in good standing will forfeit
membership benefits and awards until dues are brought current.
3. Quarterly event dates shall be the 4th Monday of January, April, July, and October (the first month
of each quarter) unless other notice is given. Quarterly events will be at the Norris Conference
Centers @ CityCentre unless published at least 30 days prior to the event.
4. Members’ Presidents and Delegates shall identify themselves as the member organization’s
current representative(s) via online or upon check-in at FHPW quarterly events. If a delegate is
not identified or present, a representative from that organization is eligible to vote on-behalf of the
membership. Member Organizations with over 100 members shall have two delegates.
5. All event reservations and payments will be made online using the FHPW reservation system.
Electronic payments (credit card, debit card, and e-checks) will be processed via FHPW PayPal
Account. This processing system minimizes costs and ensures members and guests may choose
a payment method that meets their needs. An individual PayPal account is not required for
electronic payments. All reservation payments are nonrefundable forgoing payment processing
errors. A handling fee or surcharge will be automatically added to late online or pay at-door
reservations for any event. Attendee meal availability and/or selection will not be guarantee same
day or after reservation deadline.
6. The Membership Director shall notify the Board when any member organization is unrepresented
for two consecutive meetings.
7. Board meetings will be on the second Monday of each month, unless rescheduled. The Board
may remove any director from her position who is absent from three board meetings. The
President may remove any officer after two board absences and appoint a member to fill the
vacant position, in accordance with Bylaws Articles 5.19 and 5.20. Board members are expected
to attend at minimum three quarterly events each year.
8. The President will appoint Directors for the Awards Gala, Education, Marketing, Membership,
Policies and Procedures, Programming, Reservations, and Media. Each director may appoint
committee members to serve the needs of organization.
9. Advisors and Coordinators will be assigned as needed to serve the interests and grow the
organization. The President will appoint at minimum a Past Presidents’ Advisory Council,
Technology Advisor, and Travel Coordinator. Advisors and Coordinators serve during the
calendar year and may elect to serve multiple years. Advisors and Coordinators may participate,
but not vote, at meetings of the Board.
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10. The Immediate Past President will support the Past Presidents’ Advisory Council and help to
maintain and coordinate communications with past presidents of FHPW. The Membership
Director will help to maintain the membership roster contact information. A mid-year contact
information request will be sent to member organizations. Additionally, the Membership Director
will coordinate communications with member organizations working closely with the President and
Administrative Secretary.
11. An Ad Hoc committee (Special Committee or Taskforce) is authorized by Bylaws Article VII and
may be assigned specific duties with a specific timetable. Special Committee Chairs may
participate, but not vote, at meetings of the Board.
12. Two individuals from the same organization may serve on the Board. Only one individual from the
same organization shall serve as an Officer.
13. To ensure candidates are recruited and developed to fill key roles on the Board in succession of
current elected or appointed positions, the President, President-Elect, and Awards Gala Director
will work closely to provide opportunities for current members to shadow roles as they plan to
rotate in the upcoming year. Key roles would include President-Elect, Treasurer, Awards Gala
Director, and Policies and Procedures Director, and preferably the candidates will have served at
least one full year (12 months) on the Board. Effective, proactive succession planning will leave
the organization well prepared as board members transition.
14. The Board will not recognize Women of Excellence honoree(s) if (a) the member organization is
not in good standing with FHPW and (b) the honoree violates any FHPW published values. The
Board may elect not to recognize a Woman of Excellence honoree if she does not adhere to
published Gala guidelines and deadlines. In the event a Women of Excellence commitment is
received after published deadlines and FHPW elects to honor the recipient, the honoree or
member organization may be charged for all costs associated with the acceptance of any late
submissions.
15. FHPW Standing Rules shall be reviewed yearly and approved by the Executive Board and
Directors. Changes shall be published no later than the next board meeting following adoption.
HSTANDING RULES REVISIONS:
Approved Mar 07, 1994 Revised Feb 06, 2003 Revised Apr 23, 2012
Revised Oct 07, 1998 Revised Jan 04, 2005 Revised Nov 09, 2015
Revised Oct 25, 1999 Revised Jan 03, 2006 Revised Feb 23, 2016
Revised Jan 01, 2001 Revised Apr 10, 2007 Revised Mar 14, 2016
Revised Oct 31, 2002 Revised Oct 19, 2010 Revised Aug 08, 2016
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ELECTION PROCEDURE
Voting Terminology
Three important terms to know when transacting operations for the organization.
1. Membership of Record: The total number of member organization with representation that is
designated as a Delegate or President in the absence of the delegate who are current with
membership dues.
2. Majority: A majority of votes cast by persons legally entitled to vote excluding blanks or
abstentions at a regular or properly called meeting at which a quorum is present. A majority is
one vote over half.
3. Quorum: A quorum is no fewer than one-third of the represented member organization of record
that are in good standing with the organization. A quorum must be present for the valid
transaction of any FHPW business. The right to vote is limited to member organizations that are
in good standing and a member organization representative is eligible to vote. Alternatively, a
vote may be taken by electronic ballot. Only Executive Board positions require a vote by
membership – President Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and
Administrative Secretary.
Nominating Committee
Roles and Responsibilities
1. The Immediate Past President is responsible for forming a Nominating Committee no later than
July 31st.
2. The committee evaluate eligibility of member organizations and duties for the officer positions.
3. President appoints Director, Advisor, and Coordinator positions; however, the Nominating
Committee may recruit for all positions ensuring the incoming President has a complete board
prior to January 1st.
4. The committee verifies that each recommended/prospective nominee is eligible to serve.
5. The committee prepares a slate of one or more candidates for each office to be filled.
6. The committee contacts each nominee explaining major responsibilities and obtains her
permission to place her name on the ballot.
7. The slate of candidates presented to the Executive Board no later than September 1st.
8. The Administrative Secretary notifies membership presenting the slate of candidates. The
Technology Advisors posts the slate on the website.
Nominating Committee Report of Nominees for Office
1. The Nominating Committee Chair reads the slate of candidates for each office.
2. The Nominating Committee Chair gives a written copy of the slate to the presiding officer
3. The Nominating Committee Chair duties terminate at the conclusion of the election.
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Election of Officers
One Candidate per position
1. A quorum must be present for the vote.
2. The Nominating Committee reads the slate of candidates for each office.
3. The presiding officer takes nominations from the floor.
4. Prior to the motion, it is customary for candidates to state a few words (1 to 2 minutes) to the
membership of why they want to serve.
5. If there is only one candidate per position, a motion is requested to accept all officers candidate
by acclamation. A second is required. Opposed? The motion is passed. The presiding officer
states by your vote the following officers have been elected (reads the officer names and
positions). The newly elected officers will take office beginning January 1 through December
31st.
Note: President and Immediate Past President are standing officers and not elected during the
voting period.
Election of Officers – More than one candidate
1. A quorum must be present for the vote.
2. The Nominating Committee reads the slate of candidates for each office.
3. The presiding officer takes nominations from the floor.
4. Prior to balloting, it is customary for candidates to state a few words (1 to 2 minutes) to the
membership of why they want to serve.
5. Balloting for each office immediately follows nominations from the floor and candidate words for
that office. The ballots are counted for the office and the result is announced before the next
office to be voted on is opened for nominations from the floor.
6. Alternatively, a single ballot may be given to member organizations’ representative upon check-
in. Ballots are then collected and counted by the Nominating Committee.
7. The votes are counted by the Nominating Committee and the results announced immediately.
8. The presiding states by official vote the following officers have been elected (reads the officer
names and positions). The newly elected officers will take office beginning January 1 through
December 31st.
Note: President and Immediate Past President are standing officers and not elected during the
voting period.
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LEADERSHIP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Federation of Houston Professional Women (FHPW) Leadership Team is comprised of the
Executive Board, Directors, and Advisors and Coordinators to serve the organization, in accordance
with the current Bylaws and Standing Rules, during the fiscal year from January 1 to December 31 as
elected or appointed positions. All Executive Board Members are required to attend monthly board
meetings and quarterly events.
As part of succession planning, all leaders serving the organization are responsible for identifying and
encouraging future organization leaders. At the end of the fiscal year, all current exiting FHPW Board
Members will conduct a face-to-face transition meeting with the incoming officer for her position as part
of the onboarding process.
Executive Officers
President
The President shall be the presiding officer of all meetings of FHPW and the chair of all meetings of the
Board. The President shall perform the duties of chief administrative officer responsible for the
operations of FHPW. The President shall serve as a member of the Governing Board of the FHPW
Educational Foundation. The President may be an ex-officio member of all committees, or appoint
another officer or director.
In December – January, prior to the first quarterly meeting, the President conducts an Annual Planning
Meeting held on at a convenient time for all Board members to attend. This is an opportunity to
introduce the new officers and communicate the strategy, annual theme, goals/expectations, establish
objectives, and set key metrics. Board Members, Directors, Advisors, and Coordinator are encouraged
to brainstorm ideas in team discussions according to each officer’s responsibilities and committees.
Key Responsibilities:
• Appoints all Director, Advisor, and Coordinator positions.
• Responsible for ensuring board leaders uphold the mission, vision, values, and purpose of the
organization.
• Evaluates, negotiates and executes contracts on behalf of the organization.
• Must be willing to countersign checks on behalf of the Federation of Houston Professional
Women.
• Ensures the organization operates efficiently and monitors financial activities and accounting
practices.
• Mentors the President Elect and supports all leadership roles in establishing best practices.
• Serves as the primary contact for the organization during her term.
• Serves as a member of the Governing Board of the FHPW Educational Foundation and
appoints the Vice President or Immediate Past President to also serve.
• Oversees the activities of the Awards Gala Director
• Presides over monthly board meetings and quarterly events.
• Must attend all quarterly events and conduct monthly Board Meetings in person or by
conference call. If unable to attend an event, she must arrange with the President Elect to
perform the duties of the President. If the President Elect is not available, she must arrange with
the Vice President to perform the duties of the President.
Immediate Past President
The Immediate Past President may assist the President or the President may choose another Past
President to assist and perform other duties as assigned. The acting Past President may perform the
duties of the President, in the absence of the President or in the inability of the President to act.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Shall act as an advisor to the other officers and the Board, and is responsible for working with
the FHPW. Presidents’ Advisory Council to conduct an annual meeting of Past Presidents.
• May serves as a member of the Governing Board of the FHPW Educational Foundation as
assigned by the President.
• Serves as the Nominating Committee Chair and appoints committee members.
• Serves the President as assigned or needed.
• Serves on the FHPW Educational Foundation Board.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of ten Board Meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
President Elect
The President elect is responsible for assisting the president in fulfilling her responsibilities, overseeing
committees and projects spearheaded by the President, procuring new growth opportunities and
serving as host in FHPW sponsored events. If the Immediate Past President is not available or is the
current President, the acting President Elect may perform the duties of the President, in the absence of
the President or in ability of the President to act. To facilitate transitioning into the role of President, the
President Elect is responsible for maintaining and understanding the Leadership Guide. It is highly
recommended this officer is currently serving or has served on the FHPW Board.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supports the President and members of the leadership team in striving for excellence and
achieving stated targets.
• Works closely with the President in evaluating the organization’s current performance and future
goals.
• Supports the Treasurer in completing the filing the tax return with the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) before the posted deadline.
• May serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.
• Serves the President as assigned or needed.
• Update the Leadership Guide with current board information, member organizations information,
calendar of events, revised Bylaws and Standing Rules, Past Presidents, Past Executive
Boards, Women of Excellence list and Legacy of Distinction sponsors. Update Leadership
Guide with any new roles and responsibilities as needed.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of ten board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
Vice President
The Vice President is responsible for professionally representing the organization before the public
including local communities, organizations, societies, business partners and educators.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinates and develop programs to increase FHPW awareness in the community.
• Works closely with Marketing and Membership Directors to attract and retain member
organizations.
• Works with the President Elect and Gala Director on securing sponsorships for the organization.
• May serves as a member of the Governing Board of the FHPW Educational Foundation as
assigned by the President.
• Serves as host in FHPW sponsored events.
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• Serves as Communication Secretary in the absence of the Recording Secretary and
Administrative Secretary.
• Serves the President as assigned or needed.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of ten board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall ensure the filing of the tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) before
the posted deadline and is responsible for maintaining complete and accurate records of the financial
activities of FHPW. It is highly recommended this officer is currently serving or has served as a Finance
Officer or Treasurer with the FHPW, FHPW Educational Foundation, volunteer organization, or has a
finance background.
Key Responsibilities:
• Submits a quarterly financial report to the general meeting.
• Prepares an annual budget for submission to the Board.
• Invoice member organizations no later than the last day in October.
• Oversees member organization communication regarding dues, standard fees, and any late
fees.
• Responsible for the collection of all new and current membership dues.
• Responsible for Issuing and receiving funds.
• Responsible for the PayPal account.
• Responsible for reconciliation of the accounts.
• Responsible for signing checks issued by FHPW.
• Purchases all Gift Cards, when needed.
• Responsible for ensuring the bank signature card is current. A minimum of two Executive Board
signatures must be on file with the bank, preferably the President and Treasurer.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of ten board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining the records of the proceedings of all
general and special meetings and meetings of the Board and perform other duties as assigned. The
Recording Secretary shall distribute copies of the minutes of each general and each special meeting to
the Board. If the Administrative Secretary is not available, the Recording Secretary may perform the
duties of the Administrative Secretary, in the absence of the Administrative Secretary or in ability of the
Administrative Secretary to act.
Key Responsibilities:
• Records meeting minutes (Quarterly Events and Executive Board).
• Obtains approval of the meeting minutes to the Executive Board meeting minutes before
publishing to the membership.
• Prepares and distributes written report for the monthly executive Board meetings.
• Uploads the minutes to the FHPW Dropbox folder.
• If unable to attend a meeting or event, she must notify the Administrative Secretary to record the
minutes of the meeting.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of ten board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
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Administrative Secretary
The Administrative Secretary shall be responsible for conducting communications of the organization in
accordance with the direction of the President and the Board and perform other duties as assigned.
The Administrative Secretary shall maintain official records of FHPW as designated. If the Recording
Secretary is not available, the Administrative Secretary may perform the duties of the Recording
Secretary, in the absence of the Recording Secretary or inability of the Recording Secretary to act.
Key Responsibilities:
• Distributes all communications to members.
• Coordinating with the Membership Director and using current JotForm reports, she ensures
contact information is current and accurate for communication distribution.
• Assist with all Gala communications (member notification, sponsorship letters, etc.).
• Working with the Technology Advisor, she maintains the Mail Chimp database.
• Responsible for sending out text blast reminder of upcoming FHPW sponsored events.
• Communicates with partners and service providers.
• Work closely with the Reservation Director.
• Receives all web based inquires and forwards to the President or appropriate Board Member.
• Uploads the minutes to the FHPW Dropbox folder.
• Sends thank you cards to speakers, volunteers, and others as needed.
• Announces all door prizes at FHPW sponsored events.
• Works with President as requested.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of ten board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
Directors
Awards Gala
Working closely with the President, the Awards Gala Director is responsible for the orchestration and
direct oversight and management of the Annual Awards Gala. Serving as an integral member of the
FHPW Executive Board, the Awards Director will collaborate with board members as necessary, and
manages all aspects of the event. She must be an expert in relationship building, engage fundraising
experts, and form partnerships with vendors and event host. A significant key to success is having
sufficient resources. She is responsible for forming a working team to assist her with duties and
responsibilities as needed. It is highly recommended this director is currently serving or has served on
the FHPW Board as an engaged officer, director, or committee member and has strong organization
skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take ownership of the event by successfully recruiting and mentoring volunteers to adequately
identify and evaluate the giving ability of potential donors and guests.
• Establish a core team to promote ticket sales, table sponsorships, Legacy of Distinction
sponsors, keynote speaker, and to coordinate Women of Excellence honorees.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and encourage in-kind services as donations.
• Responsible for the planning and organization of all event logistics.
• Responsible for event budgeting.
• Collaborating with the President design banquet settings, awards, and recognition.
• Coordinate with member organizations Presidents’ and Women of Excellence honorees.
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• Coordinate with the Programs Director developing event materials such as PowerPoint
presentation
• Work closely with the Treasure for all financial transactions.
• Work closely with executive officers ensuring strong fiscal health and effective programming of
the event.
• Report Gala progress at monthly board meetings.
• Along with the President, she will be the organization’s spokesperson.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of nine board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
Education
The Education Director is responsible for conducting one to four Education Events/Seminars to provide
personal and professional developments. It is preferred that the education event(s) will have Continue
Education Units (C.E.U.) credits and certificates for participants.
Key Responsibilities:
• Negotiate and secure subject matter experts for relevant educational programming.
• Coordinates events with President and Leadership Team.
• Works with Program Director, Marketing Director, Social Media Director, and Technology
Advisor to promote the event.
• Works with the Treasurer to purchase a facilitator gift and thank you card.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of nine board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
Marketing
The marketing director is responsible for increasing the visibility of the organization and its members
within the local community utilizing marketing strategies to include development of promotional
materials.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develops a marketing and promotional plan that will increase visibility of the organization among
businesses, community leaders, member organizations and non-member vendors.
• Works closely with the Social Media Director to utilize a variety of communication channels.
• Works closely with the Houston Business Journal and other press outlets.
• Promotes all FHPW sponsored events.
• Develops marketing materials using FHPW branding guidelines, logos, and approved colors.
• Supports the President by striving to achieve membership growth and community presence
targets.
• Serves as host and where needed at FHPW sponsored events.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of nine board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
Media
The Media Director works tightly with the President, Program Director, Marketing Director, Membership
Director, and Technology Advisor by developing and providing content on FHPW sponsored events,
while leveraging media & print channels to increase visibility and expand community footprint with
targeted outcomes of event attendance upsurge, membership growth, and attracting crucial sponsors.
Program flyers for Quarterly must be developed and distributed as soon as possible, but no later than
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one month prior to the event. Upon receipt of promotional materials (flyers, artwork, and main page
snippets, etc.), the Technology Advisor will upload web content. The Program Director is responsible
for providing speaker headshots, bios, and topic titles and descriptions. The Media Director will work
directly with the Marketing Director to identify key areas for FHPW Promotion. The Membership
Director may request materials to support her recruiting efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop a Social Media Strategy.
• Develop media and print content for distribution to include event flyer, web promotion graphics,
brochure, and other event related visual aids.
• Function as a liaison between Marketing, Membership, and Program Directors.
• Take photos at FHPW sponsored events to post on social media sites.
• Utilize all FHPW branding materials throughout media channels.
• As permitted, identify and register FHPW on value-added media channels.
• Maintain and ensure content is current and relevant on active FHPW media accounts such as,
Facebook, LinkedIn, Snap Chat, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of nine board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
Membership
The membership director is responsible for recruitment, retaining, and supporting member
organizations by encouraging member participation in FHPW activities. The membership director may
choose to conduct a professional membership survey to assess membership enrollment, engagement,
and interests.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supports member organizations working with the President to host the Annual Leadership
Social in February.
• Develops at least one membership campaign event that will generate a minimum of two new
member organizations or additional members to join Members At-Large.
• Encourage members to renew for the upcoming fiscal year.
• Review membership list and ensure contact information is correct (at minimum twice per year).
• Send reminders to member organizations that are not represented at events and have failed to
renew their membership
• Reach out to past members who did not renew their membership.
• Reach out to visitors and non-member vendors and encourage completing on online
membership application.
• Compiles materials for prospective members and works closely with the President on identifying
prospective members.
• Compiles a list of prospective members.
• Sends out personalized messages to member organization encouraging Quarterly Event
attendance.
• Coordinate activities with Marketing Director.
• Serves as a greeter and host at FHPW sponsored events.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of nine board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
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Policies and Procedures
The Policies and Procedures Director is responsible for maintaining all operational documents to
include Bylaws, and Standing Rules. The Policies and Procedure Director must be objective and act as
council to the President.
Key Responsibilities:
• At the beginning of a new year, review Bylaws and Standing Rules.
• Working closely with the President update the Bylaws and Standing Rules to reflect current
organizational procedures, policies, and technology systems.
• Responsible for ensuring proposed Bylaw changes are submitted 30-days in advance to the
Executive Board and 15-days in advance to the membership prior to the next voting period.
• Responsible for ensuring revised dates are correct on all document prior to final publication.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of nine board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
Programs
The Program Director is primarily responsible for identifying and securing speakers to deliver relevant
programming as indicated by a membership survey for each of the schedule quarterly events/meetings
per year. She will schedule programs April – January to ensure there is sufficient time to promote the
January event prior to the newly installed board takes office.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the President and member of the organization by scheduling top talent, for speaking
engagements.
• Develop a program curriculum for quarterly events.
• Requests speaker bio, headshot, presentation title, and description.
• Creates the program flyer and main web page snippet for distribution to Marketing Director,
Social Media, and Technology Advisor.
• Collaborates with the speaker for Audio/Visual needs.
• Follows up with speaker two weeks prior to the event to confirming attendance and reviews the
details of the speaking engagement.
• Assist the President and Gala Director in developing PowerPoint presentation for quarterly
events and the Awards Gala.
• Works with the Treasurer to purchase speaker gifts and thank you cards.
• Uploads all documents and presentations to the FHPW Dropbox.
• Is proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of nine board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
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Reservations
The Reservation Director work closely with President, Administrative Secretary, and Gala Director to
negotiate contracted pricing with the host venue and hotels, and ensuring accommodations for FHPW
sponsored events are secured in a timely manner, meet event requirements, and are within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate event room reservations with venue host.
• Coordinate meals and services to meet member and guest needs.
• Coordinate hotel reservations for speakers and Awards Gala discounted pricing.
• Work closely with venue host day of the event.
• Check in and greet event attendees.
• If unable to attend an event, she must notify the President and arrange for the Administrative
Secretary to perform Reservation Director duties.
• Work with Administrative Secretary to have name badges available for all registered event
attendees.
• Must attend quarterly events and a minimum of nine board meetings. Board meeting attendance
may be in person or by conference call.
Advisors, Committees & Coordinators
Past President’s Advisory Council
The Council of Past Presidents consists of all women who have served as a Past President of
FHPW. The Council of Past Presidents Liaison shall act as a subject matter expert providing the Board
insight on Executive Board activities and coordinating Past Presidents’ support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advisor to the current FHPW President.
• Advisor to the Executive Board on FHPW Best Practices.
• Source of support to the President and Board of Directors.
• Convene a gathering of FHPW past presidents at the request of the president at least once a
year preferable in the springtime.
• She may attend BOD meetings either in person or by conference call, but is not a voting
member.
Sponsorship Committee Chair
The Sponsorship Committee Chair cultivates relationships with potential donors to obtain contributions
in support of the FHPW Mission and annual events. She coordinates all sponsorship related
communications to include soliciting monetary and in-kind products and services from members and
corporations. She is responsible for ensuring electronic submissions of all sponsorships, in order to
build a sponsor database and ensuring appropriate acknowledgement of contributions. Electronic
submissions assist with tracking sponsorships, storing artwork depending on contributing level, and
maintaining a sponsorship database. The Sponsorship Committee should represent the broad
membership and at minimum include FHPW’s President, Treasurer, Administrative Secretary and Gala
Director. Working closely with Marketing, Media, and Technology Advisor, she will provide content to
include sponsorship level and artwork. She may attend BOD meetings either in-person or by
conference call; but she is not a voting member.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for building a list of potential donors.
• Responsible for updating a sponsorship letter to solicit donations.
• Responsible for contacting past sponsors for continued support.
• Responsible for reviewing and coordinating any sponsorship level changes with the President
and Gala Director. She must communicate changes to individuals responsible for online form
contact and Leadership Guide.
• Responsible for communicating with treasurer of incoming sponsorships and reviewing budget.
• Responsible for collecting sponsors’ artwork ensuring resolution and size meets minimum
requirements for digital and print marketing materials and Gala program.
• Responsible for communicating FHPW is a 501c6 and all donations are non-tax deductible.
• Responsible for tracking and meeting sponsorship commitment level.
• Responsible for acknowledging donations with thank you notes.
Technology Advisor
The Technology Advisor is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date website for FHPW, leverage
existing tools and applications to improve operational efficiency, and ensure technology driven activities
are functioning properly. She is responsible for the renewal of web domains, hosting, and other
technology related services. She supports registration during FHPW sponsored events. She may attend
BOD meetings either in person or by conference call; but she is not a voting member.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the website design and content.
• Responsible for updating the website on a monthly basis; at minimum.
• Responsible for ensuring all web materials are current and accurate.
• Working with the Membership Director, she is responsible for communicating membership
updates to individuals responsible for website content, online forms and Leadership Guide.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining fhpw.org email addresses and forwards.
• Responsible for FHPW.org domain and web hosting services (renewed in a timely manner).
• May attend BOD meetings either in person or by conference call; but she is not a voting
member.
Travel Coordinator
• The travel coordinator is responsible for coordinating all trips for members and serves as an
event host. She may attend BOD meetings either in person or by conference call; but she is not
a voting member.
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LEADERSHIP HISTORY
Past Presidents
Federation of Houston Professional Women was founded in 1982 and actively supporting member
organizations and their members as an extended network. The Federation is grateful to the women
who have served as President over the years.
1982 Judy Musgrove Downtown Chapter of ABWA
1983 Bonnalie Campbell American Medical Women’s Association
1984 Bea Nugent Downtown Chapter of ABWA
1985 Frances Quataro Astrolite Chapter of ABWA
1986 Jean Howse Texas Executive Women
1987 Barbara Halstead (deceased) Executive Women’s Network
1988 Jacquelyn Hart, MD American Medical Women’s Association
1989 Deborah Rose Magic Circle Chapter of ABWA
1990 Leigh Owen Houston Financial Council for Women
1991 Iris Robinson Association of Women Attorneys
1992 Linda Schneider (deceased) National Association of Women’s Business Owners
1993 Sandra Mourton Society of Professional Women in Petroleum
1994 Virginia Mampre Houston Financial Council for Women
1995 Pam Ahlers American Society of Women Accountants
1996 Kay King Association of Women in Academia of HCC
1997 Mary Ann Chambers Zonta Club of Houston
1998 Sylvia Huber Altrusa
1999 Myrleen Knott Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
2000 Mary Abshier Houston Financial Council for Women
2001 Sheri L. Parrack Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
2002 Pat Durham Cy-Fair Women’s Network
2003 Linda McAdams Northwest Houston Business & Professional Women
2004 Barbara Spier Texas Executive Women
2005 Chris Noble Houston Financial Council for Women
2006 Vicky Reynolds Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
2007 Judy Carlini Ahmadian Galleria Networking Chapter of ABWA
2008 Connie L. Smith National Association of Women Business Owners
2009 Pat Davion Fort Bend Chapter of ABWA
2010 Beth Caplan Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
2011 Susan Silverman Professional Women’s Network of Houston
2012 Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
2013 Linda Drummond National Association of Women Business Owners
2014 Joan Cormier Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
2015 Dr. Melanie Brown Energy Express Network of ABWA
2016 Dr. Melanie Brown Energy Express Network of ABWA
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Past Executive Boards
The Federation recognizes all those who have proudly served the Federation of Houston Professional
Women over the years. Without teamwork dedicated to the membership, financial stewards, and
operations, FHPW could not achieve the goal of providing extended networking and educational. We
thank those board members for giving their time and talent so that we may be successful.
2016 Dr. Melanie Brown Energy Express Network of ABWA
Dr. Jackeline Gascon Association of Women in Academia of HCC
President Michele Barnes Fort Bend County Chapter of ABWA
President Elect Liz Cloud Texas Executive Women
Vice President Patty Inzana Houston Members At-Large
Treasure Debra Kurzadkowski Council of Business Women
Administrative Secretary Dr. Melanie Brown Energy Express Network of ABWA
Recording Secretary Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Charter Chapter of ABWA
Immediate Past President Dr. Wuendy Abi Assali Society of Women Engineers Houston Area Section
Awards Gala Director Susie Juravich Professional Women’s Breakfast Club
Education Director Jill Almaguer Society of Women Engineers Houston Area Section
Marketing Director Estelee Garrison Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Membership Director Mary Rodriguez Energy Express Network of ABWA
Policies & Procedures Director Joyce Ferguson Bay Area Vision Chapter of ABWA
Programs Director Kim McCully Women’s Business Forum
Reservations Director Connie Smith Women’s Business Forum
Website Director Kay King Fashion Group International - Houston
Past President’s Advisory Council
Travel Coordinator
2015 Dr. Melanie Brown Energy Express Network of ABWA
Dr. Melanie Brown Energy Express Network of ABWA
President Beverly Griffin Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
President Elect Liz Cloud Texas Executive Women
Vice President Patty Inzana Houston Members At-Large
Treasure Debra Kurzadkowski Council of Business Women
Administrative Secretary Joan Cormier Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Recording Secretary Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Charter Chapter of ABWA
Immediate Past President Open
Awards Gala Director Suzette Peoples SW Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Education Director Sally Andrews Texas Executive Women
Marketing/Membership Director Mary Rodriguez Energy Express Network of ABWA
Policies & Procedures Director Joyce Ferguson Bay Area Vision Chapter of ABWA
Programs Director Kim McCully Women’s Business Forum
Reservations Director Connie Smith Women’s Business Forum
Website Director Kay King Fashion Group International - Houston
Past President’s Advisory Council
Travel Coordinator
2014 Joan P. Cormier Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Dr. Melanie Brown Houston Area Professional Express Net. of ABWA
President Connie L. Smith Women’s Business Forum
President Elect Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Charter Chapter of ABWA
Vice President Renee Pearcy West Houston Chapter, IAAP
Treasure Sherry Grantham Exxon Mobil North Chapter, IAAP
Administrative Secretary
Recording Secretary
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Immediate Past President Linda Drummond National Association of Women Business Owners
Awards Gala Director Beverly Griffin Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Communications Director Patty Inzana Exxon Mobil North Chapter, IAAP
Marketing/Membership Director Open
Bylaws Director Sally Andrews Texas Executive Women
Programs Director Dr, Melanie Brown Energy Express Network of ABWA
Website Director Kim McCully Women’s Business Forum
Travel Director Kay King Fashion Group International - Houston
2013 Linda Drummond Professional Women's Network of Houston
Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
President Joan P. Cormier Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Past President Sally Andrews Texas Executive Women
President Elect Sherry Grantham ExxonMobil North Chapter, IAAP
Vice President Leslea Stock-Lopez Memorial Women’s Business Network
Admin. Secretary Carrie Carter National Association of Women Business Owners
Recording Secretary Lisa Rosenfeld Professional Women’s Network of Houston
Treasurer Patty Inzana ExxonMobil North Chapter, IAAP
Gala Director Connie L. Smith Women’s Business Forum
Communications Director Kay King Fashion Group International of Houston
Programs Director Kim McCully Women’s Business Forum
Travel Director
Website Director Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
Susan Silverman Professional Women’s Network of Houston
2012 Linda Drummond National Association of Women Business Owners
Nancy Williams Women of Vision Express Network of ABWA
President Patty Inzana ExxonMobil North Chapter, IAAP
Past President Belinda Bonilla West Houston Chapter, IAAP
President Elect Kristi DeNardo American Women’s Society of CPA’s
Vice President Dr. Sue Loehrer Professional Women’s Network of Houston
Admin. Secretary Sherry Grantham ExxonMobil North Chapter, IAAP
Recording Secretary Anna Babineaux Council of Business Women
Treasurer Connie L. Smith Women’s Business Forum
Awards Gala Director Patty Inzana ExxonMobil North Chapter, IAAP
Communications Director Kay King Association of Women in Academia of HCC
Membership Director Kim McCully Women’s Business Forum
Rules & Bylaws Director
Reservations Director Susan Silverman Professional Women’s Networking Group
Travel Director Beth Caplan Houston Area Professional Network of ABWA
Website Director Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
Connie L. Smith Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance
2011 Belinda Bonilla IAAP – West Houston Chapter
Patty Inzana IAAP – ExxonMobil North Chapter
President Kristi DeNardo American Women’s Society of CPA’s
Past President Linda Drummond National Association of Women Business Owners
President Elect Sherry Grantham IAAP – ExxonMobil North Chapter
Vice President Marla Regan Galleria Networking Chapter of ABWA
Admin. Secretary Kay King Association of Women in Academia of HCC
Recording Secretary Kim McCully Women’s Business Forum
Treasurer
Awards Gala Director
Database Director
Reservations Director
Travel Director
Website Director
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2010 Beth Caplan Houston Area Professional Express Net.of ABWA
Pat Davion Ft. Bend Chapter of ABWA
President Susan Silverman Fashion Group International
Past President Myrleen P. Knott Southeast Express Network of ABWA
President Elect Kaye Pittman IAAP – Greenspoint Area Chapter
Vice President Marla Regan National Association of Women Business Owners
Administrative Secretary Kristi DeNardo American Women’s Society of CPA’s
Recording Secretary Julia Mercer Ft. Bend Chapter of ABWA
Treasurer Connie L. Smith Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance
Awards Gala Director Yvette Bryars Women of Vision Express Chapter of ABWA
Programs Director Kelly Stallings Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance
Database Director Carol Shepherd Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Membership Director Sheri Parrack National Association of Women Business Owners
Reservations Director Kay King Association of Women Administrators of HCCS
Rules & Bylaws Director Kim McCully Women’s Business Forum
Travel Director
Website Director Pat Davion Ft. Bend Chapter of ABWA
Connie L. Smith National Association of Women Business Owners
2009 Beth Caplan Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Nancy Williams, LPC. Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
President Kay Pittman IAAP – Greenspoint Area Chapter
Past President Ethel Hamilton IAAP - West Houston Chapter
President Elect Rhonda Ryan American Women's Society of CPA'S
Vice President Bee Franks-Walker Ft. Bend Chapter of ABWA
Admin. Secretary Sheri L. Parrack National Association of Women Business Owners
Recording Secretary Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
Treasurer Yvette Bryars Women of Vision Express Chapter of ABWA
Awards Gala Director Cathy James. Wings Chapter of ABWA
Programs Director Carol Shepherd Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Awards Gala Assistant Director Linda McAdams Northwest Business & Professional Women
Database Director Kay King Association of Women Administrators of HCCS
Membership Director Kim McCully Women’s Business Forum
Reservations Director
Rules & Bylaws Director Connie L. Smith National Association of Women Business Owners
Travel Director Judy Carlini Galleria Networking Chapter of ABWA
Website Director Pat Davion Ft. Bend Chapter of ABWA
Elysce Garrison Houston Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
2008 Marilyn Sander Greenspoint Chapter of ABWA
Angila Ervin Cy-Fair Express Network of ABWA
President Teri Walter Association of Women Attorneys
Past President Nancy Williams, LPC. Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
President Elect Sheri L. Parrack National Association of Women Business Owners
Vice President Beth Caplan Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Admin. Secretary Arlene Dilworth American Society of Women Accountants
Recording Secretary Kelly Stallings South East Express Network of ABWA
Treasurer Carol Shepherd Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Awards Gala Director Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
Database Director
Education Director
Media Director
Membership Director
Reservations Director
Rules & Bylaws Director
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Travel Director Kay King Association of Women Administrators of HCCS
Website Director Kim McCully Women’s Business Forum
2007 Judy Carlini Ahmadian Galleria Networking Chapter of ABWA
Vicky Reynolds Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
President Connie Smith National Association of Women Business Owners
Past President Linda McAdams Northwest Houston Business & Professional Women
President Elect Angila Ervin Cy-Fair Express Network of ABWA
Vice President Pat Davion Fort Bend County Chapter of ABWA
Admin. Secretary Marilyn Sander Greenspoint Chapter of ABWA
Recording Secretary Helen Fox Cy-Fair Women’s Network
Treasurer Elysce Garrison Houston Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
Awards Gala Director Raquel Furrer ABWA Galleria Networking Chapter
Database Director Kelly Norton Greenspoint Chapter of ABWA
Education Director Nancy Williams Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
Media Director Mary Denney Women’s Business Forum
Membership Director Pat Yokubaitis Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Programs Director Alice Fox Cy-Fair Express Network of ABWA
Reservations Director Kay King Association of Women Administrators of HCCS
Rules & Bylaws Director Kim McCully Women’s Business Forum
Travel Director
Website Director Vicky Reynolds Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Chris Noble Houston Financial Council of Women
2006 Judy Carlini Galleria Networking Chapter of ABWA
Teresa Waldrop Association of Women Attorneys
President Pat Davion Fort Bend Chapter of ABWA
Past President Ethel Hamilton Int. Assoc. of Admin. Profess. - W. Houston
President Elect Crissy Rivera National Association of Women Business Owners
Vice President Pat Hooker Cy-Fair Women’s Network
Admin. Secretary Margaret Watson Women in Aviation, Space City Chapter
Recording Secretary Mary Denney Northwest Houston Business & Professional Women
Treasurer Donna Barret Northwest Houston Business & Professional Women
Awards Gala Director Raquel Furrer ABWA Galleria Networking Chapter
Database Director Connie Smith National Association of Women Business Owners
Education Co-Director Barbara Blair ABWA Magic Circle Chapter
Education Co-Director Sherry Adams The Woodlands Charter Chapter of ABWA
Media Director Kay King Association of Women Administrators of HCCS
Membership Director Cheryl Norra Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Reservations Director
Rules & Bylaws Director Chris Noble Houston Financial Council for Women
Travel Director Barbara Spier Texas Executive Women
Website Director Vicky Reynolds Houston Area Express Network of ABWA
Judy Carlini Galleria Networking Chapter of ABWA
2005 Connie Smith National Association of Women Business Owners
Magdelyn Vale Zonta Club of Houston
President Pam Ahlers American Society of Women Accountants
Past President Susan Silverman National Association of Women Business Owners
President Elect Crissy Rivera National Association of Women Business Owners
Vice President Annette Noble Magic Circle Chapter of ABWA
Admin. Secretary
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Awards Gala Director
Assis. Gala Director
Database Director
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Education Director Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
Media Director Selmin Gulunay Skyline Chapter of ABWA
Membership Director Evalyn Shea Society of Professional Women in Petroleum
Reservations Director Pat Davion Fort Bend Chapter of ABWA
Rules & Bylaws Director Teresa Waldrop Association of Women Attorneys
Travel Director Kay King Association of Women Administrators of HCCS
Website Director Cherl Norra Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Special Assis. – Programs Tracy Glenn Association of Women Attorneys
Sp. Assis.-Prog. Partners Helen Fox Cy-Fair Women’s Network
Sp. Assis.-Sp. Projects Victoria Noble Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
2004 Barbara Spier Texas Executive Women
Linda McAdams Northwest Houston Business & Professional Women
President Christine Noble Houston Financial Council of Women
Past President Connie Smith Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
President Elect Alice Fox Northwest Houston Business & Professional Women
Vice President Vie Mixon Humble Artesian Chapter of ABWA
Admin. Secretary Judy Carlini Ahmadian Galleria Networking Chapter of ABWA
Treasurer Helen L. Fox Cy-Fair Women’s Network
Awards Gala Director Vicky Reynolds Odyssey Charter Chapter of ABWA
Asst Gala Chair Edna “ET” Thompsen The Professional Group
Database Director Candi Clement Houston Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
Education Director Crissy Rivera National Association of Women Business Owners
Media Director Jennifer Bell Society of Women Engineers
Membership Director Elysce Garrison Houston Financial Council for Women,
Program Director Kay King Association of Women Administrators of HCCS
Rules & Bylaws Director Sheri Parrack Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Travel Director
Website Director Linda McAdam Northwest Houston Business & Professional Women
Patricia P. Durham Cy-Fair Women's Network
2003 Barbara Spier National Association of Women Business Owners
Edna “ET” Thompsen The Professional Group
President Alice Fox Northwest Houston Business & Professional Women
Past President Sherry Adams The Woodlands Charter Chapter of ABWA
President Elect Marilyn S. Farrell Cy-Fair Women’s Network
Vice President Irene S. Thornton Magic Circle Chapter of ABWA
Recording Secretary Helen Fox Cy-Fair Women’s Network
Administrative Secretary Elysce Garrison Houston Financial Council for Women,
Treasurer Judy Carlini Galleria Networking Chapter of ABWA
Awards Gala Director Candi Clement Houston Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
Assistant Awards Gala Director Barbar Renzi The Woodlands Charter Chapter of ABWA
Database Director Vicki Reynolds Odyssey Charter Chapter of ABWA
Education Director Connie Smith Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Media Director Edna “ET” Thompsen The Professional Group
Membership Director Kay King Association of Women Administrators of HCCS
Program Director Sheri Parrack Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA
Rules & Bylaws Director
Nominating Committee Chair
Travel Coordinator
Website Coordinator
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2002 Patricia P. Durham Cy-Fair Women's Network, BPW
Sheri L. Parrack Houston Area Professional Express Network of ABWA/
President Houston Financial Council for Women
Past President Linda McAdams Cy-Fair Women's Network, BPW
Sharon Moore Financial Women International
President Elect Marjorie Greene Zonta Club of Houston
Vice President Fran Walters Professional Referral Organization for Women
Recording Secretary Barbara Renzi The Woodlands Charter Chapter of ABWA
Administrative Secretary Barbara Spier National Association of Women Business Owners
Treasurer Vicky Reynolds Odyssey Charter Chapter of ABWA
Awards Gala Director Patti Ardoin Cy-Fair Women's Network
Database Director Diana Huntress Houston Area Professional Express Net. of ABWA
Education Director Elysce Garrison Houston Financial Council for Women/
Media Director Houston Assoc. of Family & Consumer Sciences
Membership Director Sherry Adams The Woodlands Charter Chapter of ABWA
Carolyn Tucker Soroptomist International of Pasadena
Program Director Sharon Moore Financial Women International
Rules & Bylaws Director Kay King Association of Women Administrators of HCCS
Nominating Committee Chair
Travel Committee Chair
At the time of this print, 1982 to 2001 Past Executive Boards Directories were not available. To
preserve our rich history, contacting past presidents and the above listed officers may help rebuild our
past Executive Board Directories to complete the list.
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RECOGNITION – WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE
RECOGNITION
Women of Excellence
(* Deceased)
1982
Kay Allen*, Benji Brooks*, Marian, A. Cooke*, Doris M. Curtiss*, Suzanne Ely, Anna Frances Hornak, Ann F.
Hudson, Dottie Martin, Dora “Dodie” McBride, Margaret Menees, Carolyn F. Phillips, Burta Rhoades Rayburn,
Elaine A. Thompson-Keith, Diana Winton-Hayes
1983
The Hon. Mary Bacon, Karen Barfield, Janice Doak, Martha Failing, Patricia Hercules, Renilda Hilkemeyer, Emma
K. Hill*, Lou Holyfield, Ivy Hooks, Marguerite Johnston*, Susan Ann Longacre, Dolores I. Moody, Lillie Payne,
Connie Pendergast, Mary Phillips, Corine Prieto, Eunice Reass, Dianna Redburn, Ruby Kless Sondock
1984
Tommie Anderson, Judy C. Bozeman, Frances Brown, Heloise Canter, Wilma Cooper, Betty Corbin, Bonnie Estes,
Ann Garrett, Jacquelyn Hart, M.D., Ruth Hartgraves, M.D., Wanda Q. Holekamp, Carolyn Huntoon, Joanne
Husser, Bette Lieber*, Dana E. Petri, Pamela Prestridge, Lalitha Raman, Iris Hefter Robinson, Carla Russell*, Mary
Elizabeth Schlayer*, Theresa F. Schwarzer, Margaret Skillern-Rogers, M. Carolyn Troeger
1985
Connie Alexander, Edna Ashy, Shirley Bartle, Jeri Booth, Karyn Callaway, Suzi Feickert, Millicent Goldschmidt,
Bess Gray*, Helen Kay Haskin, Edith Irby Jones, M.D., Pat R. Lykos, Jo Nelson, Eula (Smitie) O’Donnell*, Ann
Parsons*, Elizabeth Marie Pozzi, Kathleen J. Pratt, Anna Russell, Lou Shirley, Annie L. Sofka, Tatiana D. Streltsova,
Nikki Van Hightower, Mary Louise Watson*, Kathryn J. Whitmire, Donna Zody
1986
Lois Bradshaw, Sue Briscoe, Alexis Dowling Britton, Pat Brown, Susan Coon, Susan Denson, Cecile D. Eatherly,
Norma J. Galloway, Colette L. Grinstead, Barbara Hartzog, Rose Marie Flores Hicks, Eleanor M. Hoover, Beverly Z.
Johnson, Prebble C. Luthultz*, Lillian K. Magown, Betty A. McCrohan, Maureen O’Shea Peltier, Peggy J. Petty,
Marzee Pfeiffer, Linda Posey, Eunice Reiter, Barbara K. Runge, Rosie Walker, Matilda Witherspoon*, Edith N.
Wright, Marie H. Zinnante
1987
Elizabeth Kaye Ayres, Bonnalie Campbell, Cindy Case, Ninfa Cavazos, M.D., Geraldine Coy, Jeanette DiFilippo,
Margaret Duck, Maya Durnovo, Fausta Sciarretta Fisher, Peggy Floyd, Carol Groppe, Hazel Higgins, Ruby
Johnson, Sara Keele, Donna King, Zlatica Kraljevich, Ph.D., Vicki LaRue, Sheila Jackson Lee, Rosemary LoDato,
Pamela McGee, Sr. Jane Meyer, Jane Reeves, Chita Riley, Nancy Rodney, Gizella E. Salomon, Linda Schneider*,
Jane Shinn, Margaret Sullivan, Doranna Swint, Nellie Carr Thorogood, Jowyter “JoJo” Wilcox*, Sarah Joanne
Williams
1988
Pam Ahlers, Aurise Wogan Bain, Hermina Bartowski, Joyce Murray, Boatwright, Michelle Chambliess, Donna
Fujimoto Cole, Jessie Cunningham, Debra Danburg, Murdina Farquhar Desmond, M.D., Bonnie J. Dunbar,
Frances Tarleton Farenthold, Ellen Elizabeth Frazier, Marge Greene, Lorraine Grubbs, Bonnie Crane Hellums,
Diane N. Holland, The Hon. Helen Huey, Sara E. Huggins*, Susan Gilmore Johnson, Kathleen “Kathy” Kelley,
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C.P.A., Diann Lewter, Thelma T. Maynor, Jan McDaniel. Gordeen “Deen” Musick, Carmen Orta, Jerry Randolph,
Deborah J. Rose, Doris Ross, Joyce Salhoot, Jean R. Settlemyre, Margo Donaldson Snider, Bette Stead, Eleanor
Tinsley, Susan Wente, C.N.M., Barbara Jean Wisecup
1989
Vera D. (Allen) Turner*, Glendale Beatty, Trudy Berger, Evelyn Cox, Julie Cripe, Penny G. Cronan, Jackie Crowley,
Laura Davis, Moritza Day, Nanette Drescher, Mary Ann Dunmire, Cynthia Gill, Anne Graubart, Keva Green,
Beatrice Hartough, Jeann Howse, JoAnn Jones-Burbridge, Mary Barden Keegan, Carol Jeane Kent, Janice Kite,
Lori Klein-Quinn, Dr. Marsi Liddell, Nancy Locke, C.N.M., Virginia Mampre, Kathy McDaniel*, Patricia Moura,
Sandra Mourton-Short, Mary Beth Murphy, Sandra R. Peebles, Glenna Scharon, Carmen B. Stallings, Carolyn
Taylor Summers, Ed.D., Emily Coffman Teasdale, Taffi Tippit
1990
Bobbie Adams CPS., Edith L. Baker Nell M. Barnwell, Rosalie A. Bates, Susan Bischoff, Glenna Brown, Judy
Campbell, Lisa Campbell, MSN,RN,C, Elisabeth Castro, Mary Ann Chambers, Penny Chappell, Liz Cloud, Carla
Cooper, Sue Cox, Pat Dahnke, Lynda Daniel, Christine Fisher, Ginny Fisher, Carolyn Foster, Jane Brust Glaeser,
Dolores Grissom, Jeanne Huiras, Patricia Jones, C.N.M., Trudy Kalleen, Marjorie Kauffman, Shirley A. Keeney,
Elizabeth Knight, Maria Korn, Janet Kurtz, Ann Lang-Ellis, Jo M. Love, RoseMary Mooney, Lois Ongley, Nikki Lynn
Pinto, Pamela Shelton, Gloria Smith, Ruth Stasko, Cheryl Stavins, Diana Morales Taylor, Dr. Joyce Butler
Thompson, Linda Tollerud, Terry Travieso, Rhonda Ulen, Barbara Warfield, Dora Williams
1991
Florence Raffaela Arya, Rhani Sale Babendure, Karen Bolding Babin, Vermell Beall*, Deborah Bell, Eileen Birge,
Nancy Brezinski, Randy de La Garza, Regina Drake, Pauline “Jackie” Duke, Barbara Watson Durr, Harriet Joan
Ehrlich, Elaine Eisenberg, Cathy Coers, Frank, Bette Geyer, Jackie M. Guice, Susan Arnoldy Hansen, Margaret H.
Hare, Frances Hickey, Ann Hightower, Carol F. Holmes, Karlene Kerfoot, Nancy King, Pauline Fisher Kish, Diane
Kitchens, Melodie Lancaster, Bankie Lavender, Marilyn Linley, Margaret Lund, Rita McCarthy*, Helen E.
Mendiola, Hon. Margaret Mirabel, Barbara D. Mitchell, Anna Morales, Penny Muncaster-Jewell, Judy Musgrove,
Ellen Norton, Leigh Owen, Glenda G. Owen, D.D.S., Sylvania Paul, Cheryl Peters, Patti Raben, Paula Robertson,
Jean Sechelski, Jean Shelledy, Diane Shriver, C.N.M., Susan Silverman, Deborah Simpson-Smith, Diana Smith,
Brenda Standlee, Leone Talbot, Kathy Terry, Linda Wallis, Janet Webb, Shirley Wettling, El Matha Wilder
1992
Vicki Brown, Ruth A. Burman, Windy Cole, Lellany Conaway, Dody Cortner, Virginia Cunningham, Rose Marie
Dixon, Kay Dominguez, Charlene Dykman, Beth Everts, Kay Feldman, Diane Flemming, Martha Geraldine Franks,
Peggy K. Gibson, Sherry L. Granader, Ora Frasier Harrison, Pam Hinz, Patricia (Pat) Hogan, Patricia Hoge, Susan
Howe, Melba Humphrey, Evelyn A. Jackson, Kay King, Myrleen P. Knott, Carolyn Lawlis, Rita Lee, Lourdes
Maduro, Carrie McAfee, Dixie Melillo, M.D., Patricia Moore, Susan Myres, Kathy Norris, Joanne Oliver, Marilyn
Paine, Helen Sage Perry, Susan WalukasPutman, Olga Ramirez, Katherine Ramsey, Connie Riddle, Diann
Robinson, Sue Rogers, Kathleen Rowland, Vicky Rudy, Rebecca J. Rush, Claudia B. Sangster, Annette M. Seidel,
Anna Steinberger, Ann Steiner, Carolyn Stoll, Anglia Sweet, Patricia Thomas, Celina Wager, Cheri Weismuller,
Jayne Wiggins, C.N.M., Pat Williams, Nancy Wilson
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RECOGNITION – WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE
1993
Mary Abshier, Nancy A. Ahmann, Kay Albrect, Jill Almaguer, Mary Ammerman, Jo Andrews, Carol Angelelli,
Patricia Ann Boland, Shirley Brown, Maggie Carlos, Valerie Meston Cavenaugh, Sharon D’Orsie, Jimmie Dugger,
Hope Fonte, Pat Hammond, Liz Henshaw, Rhonda Hill, Jo Lynn Jennings, PhD, Sharon Johnson, Elsa Kapitan-
White, Dana Kervin-Simons, Deborah Lackey, Ferne Lake, Anna Marie Linkhart, Joyce F. Lloyd, Lola Lucas, Linda
K. McKay, Christine Norrbom, Dottie Parlette*, Laura Provost, Janette Rash, Magdalene Ringh, Mollie Jo Rogers,
Kathy Rogers, Elsa Rosborough, Lavonna Bonnie Sapp, Sandra Sausley, Sharon Seligman, June Shipp, Helen
Smart, Elizabeth Smith, Patricia Starck, Barbara Stiles. Hon. Kathleen S. Stone, Mary H. Studlick, Nelda Sullivan,
Karen D. Walker, Christina Ward, C. Lynn Waters, Nancy Wilfong, Martha Wong
1994
Colene Blankinship, Etta Jane Butler*, Mary Jo Cheesman, Vivian Cline, Dee Coleman, Barbara Ann Courtright,
Donna Dahms, Mae Dennison, Judith Durand*, Jane Erwin, Mari Vonne Essex, Marilyn S. Farrell, Genae Fields,
Jeannine Fox, Linda A. Fuller, Elysce Garrison, Kay Graves, Gail Grigar, Anne Harris, Karen J. Hartnett, Helen
Hodges, Hon. Jean Spradling Hughes, Suzette Jones, Carla Kay, Louise Keel, Penelope Kegel-Flom, Donna D.
Kottwitz, Lynne Liberato, Linda Irene Chaput McCluskey, Mary Ann Montgomery, Katherine Moore, Jacqueline
Morris, E. Louise Moyer, Judy S. Mullen, Roberta Mullin, Becky Munoz-Diaz, Susan M. Murray, Carolyn Nelson-
Becker, C.N.M., Sheri Parrack, Fran Phillips, Patricia Phipps, Iris Polinger, Karyn Ponder, Katina Pontikes, Norma
Quesada, Carol Rainey, Audrey Richardson, Claire Roberts, Kay Shillock, Barbara Staley, Janice Stooksberry, Sue
Szlosek Swingholm, Mary Ellen Thomas, Gil Tristan, Stella Walters, Sharon Westerman, Pat Curry Williamson
1995
Mary Anne Adams-Tyler, Linda C. Anderson, Dott Baker, Peggy S. Ballinger, Helen Burgess, C.N.M., Celeste
Coleman, Kelli Conway, Patsy Cooper, Sylvia Ryce Cornell, Stacie Laycock Covington, Irene Cox, Linda Cullison,
The Honorable Diana Davila, Ann E. Deaton, Cheryl L. Deitcher, Sondra A. Fowler, Mary Frazee, Cynthia Gluth,
Dr. Gloria Goldstein, Jean Hamilton, Dona Harris, Nadine Helwig, Pam Herrington, Greta Hicks, Cinda Calderon
Hitchcock, Karen Icenhower, Marilyn N. James, Vergie Kitchens, Phyllis Knauff, Irene Liberatos, Brenda Marshall,
Sidney McGinty, Doris Meyer, Beatrice Mladenka-Fowler, Rosalind Moreland, Dolores Morse, Darlene Munson,
Betty North, Grace Payton, Kathryn Peek, Patricia Quin, Robbie Rainwater, Judy Reiner, Dwayna Roebuck,
Patricia Santogrossi, Cherie Shireman, Frankie J. Snead, Helen Spicer, J. Sweeney, Joyce Taylor-Sullivan, Janet
Bauder Thornburg, Hon. Sherry L. Van Pelt, Susan White, Marilyn Word
1996
Carole Alm, Susan Barry, C.N.M., Judith Belanger, Lynn Bell-Hampp, Vesta Brandt, Anita Bunkley, Louise Burke,
Jean Cosby, Sarah De La Rosa, Mona Elias, Sue Finley, Elizabeth A. Fisher, Carolyn C. Garcia, Jeanette Geiman,
Judy M. Golden, Sylvia L. Gonzalez, Barbara Gubbin, Charlotte Hamilton, Lyllyan Hammons, Sandra Hebert,
Beverly Hollingsworth, Judith S. Jones*, Dianna L. Jonns CPS, Suzanne B. Kean, Fleda Key, Kayleen Kill, Cheryl
Kimbrough, Mollye Kirk, Joyce Langenegger, Rhonda Lewis, Melinda L. Lolley, Marie Mansour-Partridge, Laura
McCracken, Leah McFadden, Suzanne Penley (Mikulin), Ellie Beers Moore, Cynthia Narum, Tina Nelson, Tina
Brand Nolan, Lois O’Connor, Rhonda Oden, Dot Osborne, Mary Peek, Terry Pendas, Regina Prince, Angela
Rechichi, Janet Reinhart, Barbara Sadof, Kathy Smith, Lois Taber, Alicia Torben, Mindy Travillian, Joyce Triplett,
Janice M Weatherton, Betty West, Carla Greer, Brenda Gregory, Belle M. Willis, Joyce M. Woods
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RECOGNITION – WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE
1997
Vaughn Elaine Adams, Dolores Cole Anchick, Beverley Annette Anderson, Dolores Auffarber, Barbara Noyes
Brown, Diana M. Carfello, Judy Clark, Wendy L. Cole, Ruth Coleman, Noi Dawson, Carolyn S. DeVine, Mary C.
Dipboye, Barbara J. Dull, DonaLeah Robey Fields, Patsy Ray Flowers, Helen L. Fox, Brenda Joyce Grossie, Dee A.
Guggenheim, Cindy Hammer, Dale Bellamy Hill, Glenn Tholen Householder, Ph.D., Carolyn Ruth Kammholz,
Barbara Jean Kender, Karen D. Knesek, Rosalie Lois Kuntz, Gayle A. Lebon, Carolyn McAfee Lindsey, Francie
Englehart Lockwood, Carol Loggins, Linda M. Marshall, Mary McIntire, Carolyn Rindosh Miller, Brenda Mills, Toni
Moreno, Judy Morse, Eileen Marie Neucere, Marcie E. Nolan, Linda Kay O’Dell, Josie B. Ochoa, Janice E. Pardue,
Nancy Patterson, Adela Pendergrass, Carol Ann Quade, Beth Ann Scher, Jeanne Hulsey Schneider, Diana Victoria
Senna, Carole Smith, Sandra Neville Smith, Jana Morgan Springer, Sarah Wong St.John, Sharon Boyet Staffel,
Nadia A. Troutenko, Marilyn Janet Turner, Billie J. Weikel, Jennifer A. Wozny, Karen Davy Wright
1998
Peggy Ables-Vincik, Lorna Fisher Acuna, Esther Alaniz, Deborah A. Alpers, Nanerle L. Bentz*, Sherry Faye Bogus,
Marjorie Nell Bolling, Janna Brightman, Andrea Bryant, Carol L. Buchta, Susan Buddeke, Ruth Burgos-Sasscer,
Constance J. Burke, Evelyn Frank Burns, Vickie L. Butler, Sylvia Huber Campbell, RN, BSN, Carolyn Cole, Patricia A.
Cravens, CPS, Carolyn A. Dahl, Monica A. DeYoung, Florie Dimenna, Melanie S. Dossey, RN,CNM, Elisa M.
Durban, M.S., Ph.D., Dana Dusek, Kris Duty, Carolyn E. Edwards, Ph.D., Evelyn Salazar Fletcher, Shari
LeDonne Frisinger, CGA, Kaye Greer, ASID, Linda Lee Heller, Carolyn Huser, LaRayne Anna Jones*, Nancy Ann
Kline, Georgia M. Lakey, TMG, Sandy Lewelling, Lynda Dyane Magliolo, Linda S. V. McAdams, Martha Fay
McRae, Monika Miura, Christine Noble, Theresa Quintanilla, Lori Reingold, Maureen Ippolito Sanders, Johnnye S.
Schaper, D. K. Schimnowski, Stacy L. Smith, Carolyn Smith, CPS, Sherril Stringfellow, Teresa S. Terry, Edna J.
Thompsen, CFP, Sherry E. Trainer, Barbara Turboff, Cameron Vann, Carolyn Wagner, Anais Watsky, Shirley Anne
Weaver, Kimberly Weathersby, Sandra K. Williams
1999
Louise Arledge, Sharon A. Barton, Lara M. Bell, A. Janis Billups, Bernice Bludau, Caroline M. Champness, CPS,
Paulette M. Cotrone, Hon. Mary Craft, Linda G. Drummond, Patricia Ann Durham, Marcia A. Echols, Sandra Ann
Fenn, Lois L. Good, Jane Carlton Hall, Nancy Harrington, Barbara E. Hayes, Shari A. Hembree, Beverly F. Hiter,
Barbara Guarisco Hollek, Paula E. Howe, Susan Freda Hult, Bobbie E. Jones, Linda Kloss, Joan S. Landreth,
Theresa P. Lane, Marjorie Goldberg Lott, Pamela Matthews, Debra McCracken, Georgette M. Michko, Pamela K.
Moore, Angela J. Myers, Norma Perez, Jeri Phillips, Karen Watson Phillips, Diane Porter, Pam J. Priest, Dora M.
Raup, Vicky Reynolds, Lorna H. Schauseil, Judy Neff Smith, Helen Snyder, Suzanne Snyder, Lynne K. Stenger,
Kathy Stratton, Janet Thomas, Susan Thompson, Lynn Travis, Leticia Matta Turner, Magedelyn C. Vale, Jamiel
Karanina, Wilson, Cindy Yarborough, Cynthia Dianne Yoesting
2000
Sandra J. Alridge, Rebecca Hayward Bergeron, Toni L. Blankmann, Charlotte Branham, Joanne M. Cassidy,
Angelina N. Chambers, Linda Suzanne Dale, Carolyn “Carri” David, Margaret Ann Doughty, Carolyn Ecton,
Marlene Fort, Rosemary Gaulding, Harriett Griggs, Martha Gunnels, Jamie D. Herl, Louise Hutcheison, Catherine
M. James, Leanna Johnson, Linda Kay, Paula Kleiweg, Kathleen B. Lockwood, Lynn Loughney, Allison Aleshire
Marshall, Patricia Roberts Martinez, Betty Jo Mason, Melissa J. Mayo, Carla Henry McMahon, Connie Minter,
Gloria Pearson, Suzette Peoples, Rev. Gwenn Pierre, Chris Rogers, Marcia Rosen, Kimberly A. Scates, Mary Estes
Simpson, Frieda L. Smith, Joyce Stevens, Wanda L. Symmonds, Cheryl Taylor, Carolyn A. Tucker, Sandra Saldivar
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RECOGNITION – WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE
Wager, Carole A. Wakefield, Linda Brethen Webb, Dana Claire Weber, Rebecca Wunderlich, LaVelle Yarborough,
Pat Yokubaitis
2001
Kirsten Beyer, Barbara Carson Blair, Jennifer A. Broussard, Betty J. Carter, CNM, MSN, Susan Chaluh, BrendaM.
Cox, Mary DiFiore Crowe, Dr.Catherine Delaney, Rebecca Dunn,Louise Grasse, Lara Gryder, LeolaHerron, Cinty T.
Hickok, Linda S.Holt, Kay Hughes, Diana Huntress,Anne Kennedy, April Lauper, Mary Margaret Logan, Yuen-Yee
Ma, CFP, CLU, ChFC, Mary Martin, Nancy Meyers, Jackie Paradissis Nally, Gloria Nichole, Kathryn Pearce, CPA,
Dottie Pearle, Jacqueline Temple Pierson, Cynthia Pinsonnault, Dorothea Pongetti, Sally Rankin, Georgann
Wallace Reitmeier, Debra Schindler, Barbara Gayle Sembera, Connie Sipp, CPS, Royce Ann Sline, Carolyn Spell,
Darlena Stevens, RN, Betty J. Stewart, Pat Swartley, Annie Laurie Tucker*, Mary Ann Vandermark, Teresa
Wallace, Fran Walters*, Char Lin Woodward, CPS, CAP
2002
Judy Carlini Ahmadian, Rev. Rosemary Behrens, George Anna Bobo, Judy Bragg, Bobbie Jean Brown*, Joy
Clayton, Rose Guzman Cole, Barbara A. Corey, Angila Ervin, Barbara Katherine Fell, Fanchon Gerould, Dr. Linda
Gibbs, Barbara Halstead*, Amanda Hampton, Frances Harris, Helen Grant Harris*, Nancy D. Holverson, Elizabeth
Sharon Hudson, Beverly B.Kaufman, Joyce West Klejbuk, Denise L. Kurt, Linda Sue Kuykendall, Marie Patricia
LaPlante, Lucy L. Leeper, Claire J. Love, Darcy Anne Mingoia, Vie Mixon, Kathleen Anne Nastally, Marci
Nickerson, Penelope Leigh Parish, Darla Powell Phillips, ShElena Thuy Tran, Linda Higgins Turnbow , Kathleen
Vande Giessen, Dorothy Weston
2003
Sherry Adams, Janet E. Anderson, Lorraine Appello, Cheryl D. Baker, Jane M. Black, Carmen M. Carter, Jan
Conner, Carol Ann Crean, Saundra J. Dahlke, Sharon Dotson, Patricia Easley, Jean C. Fletcher, Johanna Flott,
Deborah L. Frail, Patricia Ann Frost, Christina Robinson Grochett, Donna V. Gross, Krista Maya Hall, Suzy
Hartgrove, Janet Hays, Terri L.C. Hornsby, Katherine R. Hudgins, Judy Gray Johnson, Janice Keller Kvale, Regina
Landreneau, Cathryn Joyce Martin, Vivienne Lee McKitrick, Sharon Dufour Moore, Annette Noble, Rose Farba
NuNu, Misty A. Parker, Rhonda Fay Picard, Carolyn Rankin, Cindy Reeves, Lisa M. Rossmiller, Marilyn L. Sander,
Elizabeth W. Shepperd, Sandra Perry Sigman, Louise S. Smith, Becky Thomas, Mary Christine Thomas, Sandra
Carol Vega, Carla Vigilante, Linda Faye Walker, Linle C. Wilkins
2004
Virginia Elizabeth Lipe Alford, P.T., Brenda L. Angelini, Patti Ardoin, Mickey Blake, Jill Boullion, Carol A. Butcher,
RN, Stacy Croft, Caprice Lynn Dodson, Maria Fernandez, Diane S. Finch, Marsha L. Frazier, PhD, Janet L. Garner,
Christina Colombo Goodall, RN, Ethel F. Hamilton, CPS/CAP, Janice M. Hiroms, Louella S. Hundt, Stacy Jenkins,
Laura J. Jolley, ATP MEL B-737 Ba31 /CFI, CFII, MEI, Michelle Denise Key, Alice Cheng Lee, Pat Lepe, Emily P.
McAnally, Sherry Meadows, Linda Nugent, Jessie Parrish, Grace E. Pary, Jeanne M. Perdue, Barbara T. Renzi,
CPA, Linda L. Rhoden, Lu Russo-Ellis, Rhonda Ryan, Robin K. Scott, Elizabeth Shaw, Danielle Forget Shield, P.E.,
Connie L. Smith, MS, MBA, P.G., Barbara Stewart, Ed.D., CFCS, Sallie Mullins Thompson, CPA,, Teresa J. Waldrop,
Sarah E. Williams, MS, RD, LD, Patty Wolfe, Christy Woods
2005
Sally Andrews, Donna Barrett, G’Ann Blair, Pegge Bogle, Penny Bradshaw, Tracey Brundrett, Shelley, Ellen
Caldwell -Ng Burkett, Barbara Camune, Irene Chang, Mary Denney, Ginny Elkins, Celia Elkins, Barbara Fields,
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RECOGNITION – WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE
Dawn Fitzgerald, Gloria Funderburg, Raquel Furrer, Susan Gallivan, Geraldine Gill, Sheila Hardy, Debbie Herring,
Jo Rosenblum King, Joan Kraus, Tilly Manning, Vicki McBride, Judy McMillian, Kathleen Miller, Josa Moore,
Bennie Nipper, Cheryl Norra*, Kelly Norton, Ann Oliphint, Susan Parnell, Mary Jo Poindexter, Gwen Speed, Beth
Tabak, Nina Ward, Margaret Watson, Karen White, Nancy Williams, Katherine Yzaguirre
2006
Pat Abbott, Becky Arnold, Debbie Berry, Bonnie Berube, Sheila W. Blake, Carol Bonaccorso, Suzette Brimmer,
Mary Ann Brock, Lynda Burke, Hilda Cantu-Sustaita, Corrine Cooper, Pat Davion, Jeannie Gardnern Kim George,
Nicole Golden, Dorothy Harris, Lilajan Hibbs, Angela Jackson, Joan Khosla, Linda Licarione, Catherine Lightfoot,
Carol A. Mauro, Frances McAnear, Janine Moore, Monica Perez, Kay Pittman, Ann Prather, Rosemary Rich,
Janet Shafer, Evalyn Shea, Ava Shirley, Ruth Slovak, Joy Smith, Yasmina Soria, Jane Spellman, Kathy Sterling, Jill
Sweeny, Sherry Thornburg, Jill Vidal, Shirley Woodard, Nancy Zamboras
2007
Regan Armstrong, Rebecca Blackmon, Donna-Sue Brown, Wendy Bynum, Sarah Hammons Cain, Sonia G.
Calloway, Rebecca Perry Chalupa, Gracie LaVonda Chance, Cynthia Oliver Coleman, Gaylyn Rae DeVine, Susan P.
Dietz, Karen A. Dvorak, Leslie Carle Friedrich, Carole Gaines, Kathy Garza, Jacquelyn Chlo Griggs, Charlotte Hall
Hamilton, Patricia Fincher Harless, Mary Ann Howell, Karen S. Hurwitz; Kim R. Johannesen; Jesse Johnson, Tonia
King-Cormier, Sheila A. Manning, Melissa Marie Marshall, Phyllis Karen Martin, Deborah Morris, Marilyn Nelson,
Lisa Ellen Niccum, Judy Paulsen, Belinda Postman-Kaylani, Jean Puig, Melissa Ann Rayburn, Stephanie Sue
Robertson, Cathy Salyers, Sandra Lee Schuster, Carol Shepherd, Lisa Ware, Brenda K. Williams, Sherry L.
Williams, Marcia A. Wilson
2008
Robin Ann, Diana L. Bahry, Karen R. Brown, Elizabeth Susan Bush-Ivie, Jill Mullins Carney, Wendy T. Cepak, Beth
A. Chaney ,Jeanette Coon, Patricia Cuchens, Julianne Dorsett, Katherine M. Ebel, Janice Evans-Davis, Reagan
Duran Garcia, Kim Gebron, Anna C. Gerus, Karen T. Grubbs, Thomasine Johnson, Veronikia Denise Lee, Melissa
R. Lewandowski, Wendy Susan Lewis, Rebecca Lee Maddux, Barbara V. Martin, Vicki Idelle Mays, Gayle
Maureen McMaster ,Beverly A. Miller, Carole L. Moffatt, Phyllis Ann Oustifine, Kaylen Lucretia Pierce, Germaine
Porche’, Sheila Redmon-Jones, Gail Ann Schubot, Sheridan Scott ,Kaitlyn L. Sharp, Kelly Stallings, Muriel S.
Walker, Teri A. Walter, Lorilyn Wynn
2009
Pam Bailey, Adrienne Brown, Melanie Brown, Myra Bruns, Nan Buchanan, Dawn Bush, Lakesia Campbell, Beth
Caplan, Suzan Deison , Lana Fountain Flakes, Vicky Halfon, Bobbi Horne,Michelle Hurd, Mindy Manley, Loan
Mansy, Susan E. McMillian, Gilda Mendoza, Shelley Morris, Susie Murray, Monica O'Neal, Virginia Ortiz,
Rodriguez, June Rogers, Suzanne Russell, Susan Saleem, Cindy Schoeller, Connie Stone, Joyce Strimple,
Stephanie Talafuse, Judy Temple, Holly Uverity, Eriko Valk, Evangelina Vela, Khristene B. Walker, Carolyn C. Wyly
2010
Carol Adams, Jerri Babin, Lynn Beckwith, Debra Belgard, Paula Bohls-Morris, Julie Bullmner, Shantera Chatman,
Cynthia Cox, Dianne Darlin, Elizabeth Duhon, Montecella Flaniken, Judy Hoya, Nancy Ingram, Kim K. Kelley, Linda
King, Sarah Klein-Tower, Melissa Lanier, Lindsay Laskowski, Leslie Martone, Jane Medina, Stella Meusch, Susan
R. Olson, Linda Ortiz, Mary Qualls, Janet Rahrig, Eadie Regenburg, Mary Cole Roberts, Lisa Rosenfeld, Anne
Schuelke, Debbie Sharp, Kathy Stockton, Kara Times, Karen Vinson, Rhonda Walls – Kerby, Angela Wilson
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