01.31.18 WEWEN Newsletter

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Allison Mundy, VP Elect Programming,
Carol Brace, President, Darlene Hajduk,
Past President, Kristen Hajduk, January
Speaker.

IGNITE YOUR DREAMS WITH WEWEN ABWA

WEWEN 2017 Vision Statement: To be a diverse group of innovative leaders that
encourages members through education, involvement, and recognition, which
provides lasting change in the community.

WEWEN NEWSLETTER- January 2018 Vol. 2, Issue 3

TABLE OF WEWENWON
CONTENTS The WEWEN Newsletter

01 Letter from the
President

03 Upcoming
Speakers

05 HAC Delegate
Report

06 New Year New
You

08 Welcome New
Members

09 FHPW Delegate
Report

10 WEWEN Events
13 Regional Conference
14 WEWEN Board

The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is
to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to
provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others
grow personally and professionally through leadership,
education, networking support, and national recognition.

WEWEN 2017-2018 President Carol Brace

LETTER
FROM THE
PRESIDENT

What a crazy ride ABWA WEWEN has had since we began our second year. Our community has
rallied to assure no matter what that we are there for one and another. We have so many talented and
wonderful people in our group and I am honored and humbled to serve and work side by side with
each and every one of you!
We are all Women of the Year or Excellence which brings me to the focus of my letter. It’s that time of
year when we provide our ABWA judges our WEWEN candidates who are eligible for Women of the
Year and/or Women of Excellence awards. Did you know that if you attend a National or Regional
Conference that you have fulfilled one of the qualifiers? Also, did you know that our Regional
Conference this year will be held in Sugarland, March 22nd-24th I want to challenge all of you to
attend the wonderful opportunity. Our presenter, LaVeer Jovel, will educate us on “Mastering the Art
of Negotiations”. She delivers the essence of negotiating in one power-packed day. From what is
really happening when two parties come together to how to look out for your interests – from what to
say and how to say it to what is better left unspoken – this seminar delivers. (.6 CEUs)
Also, I am starting something new in our newsletter SHOUT OUT!!! If any of our members receives an
award. Please, send it to me. I can only squeeze so much into my section but, we could start a new
section. So this time, I want to congratulate Dr. Michelle Becker, “Shots for Holly”, she was named Cy
Fair Chamber’s Ambassador this quarter and is a finalist for Ambassador of the Year.
Remember Be Bold, Be Brave and Be You.

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President WEWEN

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SPONSOR February Speaker-Veronica Barefield

March Speaker-Lemel Jones

April EBC Conference

Future Speakers & Topics

February 7th, 2018 Veronica Barefield- “I not merely survive, I thrive...I do so with Passion,
Compassion, Humor, & Style”
Ms. Barefield is the Co-owner and CEO of Keller Williams Realty Professionals in Spring, TX and a
Certified Coach, Speaker & Trainer with the John Maxwell Team. Her business acumen, energy and
enthusiasm are contagious within the KW Professionals office and has led her company to
exponential growth over the past five years.

March 7th, 2018 Lemel Jones- "I am a legacy builder"
Ms. Jones is the current Founder at Legacy Builder, Independent Contractor, Past C.EO. Target
Hunger.

April is our 2nd Annual Empowering Business Conference. Please join us for speakers, training, and
shopping to support local businesses and network with the community at large.

ABWA's Proud Code of Conduct

1. All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women’s Association.
2. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the representation of ABWA’s
mission.
3. Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, vendors and sponsors with honesty, respect,
fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness, and in good faith.
4. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express Network Bylaws.
5. Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests.
6. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing their own business
knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of other members.

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HAC Nicole Rincones, Ro'Vin Garrett, Lindsey Meadows,

and Desarie Rohodes Hobbs 2017-2018 HAC Board

DELEGATE REPORT

WRITTEN BY SHERRY WALLER

January 25, 2018 the 2018 budget and Nicole Rincones shared a
The meeting was held at the HESS Club with review and approval of Standing Rules changes.
vendor booths from 5:30-6:00pm Meeting fees will be increasing to $40 per meeting
Nicole Rincones introduced guests and first time beginning in April and vendor tables will be available
attendees. at a cost of $35 for members and $50 for non-
Darlene Hadjuk discussed the process to become members.
a District Vice President candidate. Emily Glass and Lindsey Meadows shared the
Our Professional Development speaker was details of the new sponsorship levels that are
Melissa Rotholz with Shield Bearer Counseling available.
Center. Her topic was ‘POWER UP! The Endless There is a Meet & Greet scheduled for Feb. 22nd
Power of Building Up Others’. She shared lots of from 4-7pm at Moxies.
ideas and ways we can give to and serve others Regional Conference will be held in Sugar Land
and how the benefits of doing so can be March 22-24.
rewarding. The next meeting is scheduled for April 27th.
The 2017 audit results were shared with the Women Celebrating Women Luncheon will be June
group by Melanie Brown. 22.
Desarie Hobbins shared a review and approval
of

THANK YOU TO OUR EBC SPONSORS

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU

WRITTEN BY LINDSEY MEADOWS

Wow, Houston has seen some crazy weather in the last six months. A tremendous flood, and now
snow two different times. And they say the cold weather is here to stay. Winter is such an unusual

season for us as Houstonians. With so many still recovering from Harvey, Christmas, and New
Year's has passed us by. What a perfect time for us to sit back evaluate and create new goals for
this year. Our new theme in ABWA is Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You. What a great theme to kick start a

whole new year to becoming a more authentic you.
How are you going to be bold, be brave, and be you this year. Are you finally going to go back to

school to get that degree you always wanted? Are you going to go for a promotion, or open a
business? How can we as ABWA sisters in WEWEN help you to reach your goals this year? We
have excellent mentoring, education, and scholarship opportunities for our members to put to good
use to help you reach those goals in 2018. Make sure to let us know how we can help and share

your goals with us.

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NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to WEWEN

Colleen Goudeau
Charlene Tharp, PHR, referred by: Darlene Hajduk
Jane Summa, referred by: Lindsey Meadows
Caroline Smith, referred by: Tiffany Maldonado

BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Diana Saufley Demethra Orion Melanie Hugle

Heidi Furlong Cy- Fair Chamber of Joan Deasley
Commerce
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FEDERATION OF HOUSTON PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN DELEGATE REPORT

WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH HALE

President Gail Praither introduced the new Executive board and Board of Directors where
Elizabeth Hale (WEWEN/CYFEN) introduced as Director of Programs! Our very own D'ann
and Liz were voulenteeres for the speaker they did an airplane inflation get to see who could
pump up the crowd. Liz Hale won the competition. Lots of fun was had.
The speaker was Lorraine Grubbs- Secrets award winning companies used to build a happy
work place.
Leadership Social will be held on Feb 12th at the Norris Conference Center from 6-9pm
The next Quarterly event will be held April 23,2018 ANNUAL VENDOR EVENT.
There was a large amount of door prizes. Lots of fun was had.
Please Bring a Friend and a Doorprize!!!

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As WEWEN sisters we try to afford as many WEWEN
networking and social opportunities for our MEMBER
members so that we can get the full value out of EVENTS
our membership and build lasting true
friendships that will continue through our lives.
Sign up for all WEWEN Member Events at
www.wewen.org/events

BIZWOMEN MENTORING
MONDAY

February 12th, 2018
8-10AM
Doubletree by Hilton Houston Greenway Plaza
6 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX 77046

HAC MEET & GREET

February 22nd, 2018
4-7PM
Moxie's Grill and Bar
5000 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056

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ONGOING WEWEN Members also have a vast array of social and
EVENTS networking opportunities outside of WEWEN that are available to
them throughout the month.
Make sure to take advantage of these opportunities each month
to get the most out of your membership with ABWA.

CYFEN-ABWA

Our sister chapter meets the fourth Thursday of each
month.-$30
16500 Houston National Blvd
Houston TX 77095
www.cyfen.org

UPEN-ABWA

Our sister student chapter meets the second Friday of each
month.
LSC- University Park West Dining Room

HAC QUARTERLY MEETING

The mission of the Houston Area Council of ABWA is to promote
involvement among participating Chapters and Express
Networks, and to provide opportunities for combined activities to
enhance our membership, to publicize ABWA and to promote
education within our community.- $38
The fourth Thursday of each quarter January, April, July,
October, and a Holiday Mixer in December.
HESS Club
5430 Westheimer Rd,
Houston, TX 77056
www.abwahouston.org

FHPW QUARTERLY MEETING

The mission of the Federation of Houston Professional Women is
uniting women from divers member organizations to enrich
personal and professional relationships and expand leadership,
partnership , and educational opportunities.- $35
The fourth Monday of each quarter January, April, July, and
October.
Norris Center
816 Town & Country Blvd. St 201
Houston TX 77024
www.fhpw.org

HOUSTON NORTHWEST
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Community Breakfast, Lunches, and Networking Meetings
throughout the month.
www.houstonnwchanber.org

GREATER TOMBALL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Community Breakfast, Lunches, and Networking Meetings
throughout the month.
www.tomballchamber.org

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2018 Regional Conference

Make plans now to join us for the 2018 Regional Conference hosted by the ABWA. If you
are an employee, entrepreneur or a lifelong learner, you won’t want to miss this opportunity
to attend ABWA’s premier regional event to learn and grow. Register at www.abwa.org
under the events tab.
March 22nd-24th 2018
Marriott Sugar Land Town Square
Sugar Land Texas

2017-2018 WEWEN Board

President - Carol Brace, University of Houston Downtown UP
President-Elect - Melissa Rotholz, Shield Bearer
Past President- Darlene Hadjuk, Proline Supply
VP of Communication - Lindsey Meadows, Meadows Resources
VP of Finance - Kathi Schmidt, Non-Profit Consultant & Natalie Cramer, Amegy Bank
VP of Membership - Sherry Waller, Pampered Chef & Carrie Morrison, Lue Laroe
VP of Marketing/Public Relations - Sue Davis Lone Star College –University Park & Kelli Seyedain, KM Interiors
VP of Programming – Demethra Orion, Odyssey Limousine & Allison Mundy, Mundy Legal Services

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