PathFinder - Jan 2010

Volume 4, Issue 4 of 14
January 2010 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF

NORTH TEXAS BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

WOMEN’S LEAGUE, INC.

PathFinder

Inside this issue: President’s Message

President’s Message  1  Dear Members,  

Spotlight ‐ Myths   2   

          Goal‐Setting  3  We have entered the New Year with many needs to
address. As we reflect on the Haiti Earthquake which

 Program Newsroom           4         t  ook place earlier this month and the Victims it left in its

League Calendar  5  wake, we are reminded how Blessed we are as a
Lady Buzz/Induction   People and a Country. What can we do as the North

6  Texas League to make contributions to the Haiti

LBeisahgoupe A Cratlse Dndisatrr ict     76 Earthquake Victims? We must make financial Kennice Gossip, President
Go Red For Women      contributions through a reliable sponsor rendering

Chaplain’s Corner  8 direct aid to the Haiti Earthquake Victims. Let’s do our NTBPWL, Inc.

research to ensure that we make this happen. 2009-2011

9 

IAD Ghana Trip  10  Education is key in developing a Healthy Society. League Ladies, we must
Leadership Tips  continue to encourage the community to take advantage of the free

11 educational workshops that we offer during our monthly League meetings.

Vocal Arts Competi‐ 12 The workshops are Powerful. The Networking is Rewarding. The
Resources are Reliable. The North Texas League is in the Impacting-Lives-

Environmental Corner     13  in-a-Positive-Matter Business.

Life Membership                14               
The Youth of the North Texas League are leading the way to Stomp Out
Hunger by volunteering at the North Texas Food Bank. North Texas League
“Stomp Out Hunger” Chair Lady Patty Lynn’s, leadership has kept us
involved in Stomping Out Hunger in our community. Our financial donations
and our volunteering are sure steps toward ending Hunger.

To our readers, I challenge you to read our calendar of events and to

Contact Information participate in the upcoming Workshops, activities and Events.
Mailing:
NTBPWL Inc.,
P. O. Box 1720  
Cedar Hill, Texas
75106-1720 God Bless You and God Bless America! 

Phone: 972-896-0385  
Fax: 972-237-2902
President Gossip

 

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THE NORTH TEXAS LEAGUE SPOTLIGHTS

The Spotlight of our January 2010 edition is on - New Year’s Resolutions

Tips, Ideas, Techniques, & Wakeup Calls for Success in 2010 & Beyond

10 Myths and Realities of Goal-Setting

Courtesy of gotresolutions.com

Myth #1: Goal Setting is Not That Important.
Reality: Success Requires Goals - End of Story! A life of meaning needs goals and specific plans to achieve them.
Success does not happen by accident.

Myth #2: Goal Setting is Difficult and Takes Too Much Time.
Reality: Performance is accelerated by time invested in strategy. The game of life is won behind the scenes, in time
spent on preparation.

Myth #3: New Years is the Best Time To Set Goals.
Reality: There’s no better time than now to take control of your life. Goal-Setting is not about timing it’s about
decision. This life is not a dress rehearsal; it’s the only one you’ve got.

Myth #4: Goal Don’t Need To Be Written- Keep Them in Your Head.
Reality: Written goals clarify thinking, objectify their potential, and reinforce commitment. The palest ink is better
than the strongest memory. Goals once out of site soon become goals out of mind!

Myth #5: Long-Term Planning Is A Waste of Time.
Reality: Your Future deserves consideration. It will someday be your present reality. It’s worth considering
seriously.

Myth #6: A Good Plan Is All You Need To Be Successful.
Reality: Success is active, not passive. All plans require action. Preparation is no substitute for action. Commit to
the philosophy of implement now - perfect later.

Myth #7: The Best Way To Achieve a Goal Is To Just Begin.
Reality: Action without planning is the root cause of most failure. Success is a choice. With a plan to lead you, you
can figure out how to get where you are going.

Myth #8: All It Takes Is Hard Work To Achieve Your Goals.
Reality: Hard work is important, but working smart is mandatory. Quit trying harder, look for new solution, and you
will accomplish far more in far less tine with only a fraction of the effort you have been giving.

Myth #9: I Can Do It On My Own. I Don’t Need Help.
Reality: Success requires cooperation. Nobody does it alone. In order to achieve more you must learn to help
yourself. Success requires the cooperation of others.

Myth #10: Goals Only Need To Be Reviewed Once a Year.
Reality: Inspect what you expect. Everything changes. Your goals must keep shaping, shifting and flexing to fit
these fast-changing times. Adopt a regular and consistent review process.

Geneva Hamilton, MBA

PATHFINDER, Editor

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The Ten Commandments of Goal-Setting

1 . Thou Shalt Be Decisive

Success is a choice. You must decide what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it. No one
else can, will, or should do that for you.

 2. Thou Shalt Stay Focused

 

  A close relative to being decisive, but your ability to sustain your focus from beginning to end determines the

timing and condition of your outcomes.

3  . Thou Shalt Welcome Failure

 

  The fundamental question is not whether you should accept failure. You have no choice but to expect it as a

temporary condition on the pathway of progress. Rather, the question is how to anticipate failure and redirect

resources to grow from the experience.

4 . Thou Shalt Write Down Thy Goals

 

  Your mind, while blessed with permanent memory, is cursed with lousy recall. People forget things. Avoid the

temptation of being cute; Write down your goals.

5  . Thou Shalt Plan Thoroughly

 

  Planning saves 10 to 1 in execution. Proper planning prevents poor performance.

6 . Thou Shalt Involve Others

 

  Nobody goes through life alone. Establish your own “Personal Board of Directors”, people whose wisdom,

knowledge and character you respect to help you achieve your goals.

 7. Thou Shalt Take Purposeful Action

 

  Success is not a spectator sport - achievement demands action. You cannot expect to arrive at success without

having made the trip.

8 . Thou Shalt Reward Thyself

 

  Rewards work! Think of what you will give yourself as a result of your hard work, focus and persistence - you

deserve it!

9  Thou Shalt Inspect What Thou Expect

 

  The Shelf Life of all plans is limited. No plan holds up against opposition. Everything changes. Therefore, inspect

frequently and closely, it’s an insurance policy on your success.

1  0.  Thou Shalt Maintain Personal Integrity
  Maintain your commitment to your commitment. Set your goals, promise yourself that you will achieve them.

Eliminate wiggle room and excuses. That’s personal integrity!

Courtesy of gotresolutions.com

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PROGRAM NEWSROOM

Wow! January 2010…I well remember my Daddy saying “Baby, I can’t imagine what the world
will be like in 2000! He was born in 1928, and lived to see 1990. I share his feelings as I look at
the phenomenal work of the League in 2009 and what’s ahead for 2010.

League Ladies, you are indeed the “Notable North Texas League.” Activities for 2009 included:
September – League hosted a seminar presented by Ms. Rita Greer on Starting a
Business.

October – League supported and participated in the Susan Komen /Race for the Cure,
Health Committee coordinated a “Breast Cancer Awareness Program,” the Education
Committee facilitated our “Adopt-a-School Program”, the Membership Committee
held an “Information Gathering Session” for perspective new members and the
“Support Our Troops” program kicked off in high gear.

November – The Food Bank Drive Committee “Our Neighbor’s Friend” ensured families in
our community received meals for Thanksgiving, League Ladies sacrificially gave of
their holiday time to participate in “Support Our Troops” program the day before
Thanksgiving and the NTBPWL Program Outline was submitted on time and in order.
YEA!!! kicked off in high gear.

December – The Economic Development Committee enlighten the League on Black
Owned business in the Bishop Arts District, needless to say dollars were spent, The
Food Bank Committee extended themselves again for Christmas meals, the Support
Our Troops program had its largest turnout on Christmas Eve...yes, I said Christmas
eve. The Christmas Committee provided an elegant evening of great food, games and
friendship for the League Ladies and guest.

The Editor of the League’s newsletter the “Pathfinder” is doing an outstanding job in
documenting our history and keeping the League Ladies in check on submitting their
articles.

Please support each committee and the overall projects of the League. We need you more
than ever. The next 3-4 months will be filled with many activities in preparation for the League
to close out programs by April 30. We need a little time to relax. Remember, the National
Convention will be in Dallas for 2010 and as the host city our responsibilities will be greater.

Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work for 2010. I know my Daddy is watching!

Murray G. Gray

 First Vice President & Program Chair 

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North Texas League Calendar

January 2010 March 2010

S M T W T F S  S M T W T F S 12‐14 – SCD Conference
1 2 1 ‐ New Year's Day
1 2 3 4 5 6 17 ‐‐ St. Patrick's Day
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 ‐ Martin Luther King Day
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 Pathfinder Article Due 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 – Pathfinder Article Due
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 ‐ Executive Board Meeting
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 – Executive Board Meeting
23 ‐ General Body Meeting           ‐‐ 
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 African American Heritage Program 27 –  General Body Meeting ‐ 
31
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Women’s History /Founders 

Day

28 29 30 31  

February 2010

10 – Natl Women’s Healthy Heart /Go 
S M T W T F S Red for Women

1 2 3 4 5 6 14 ‐ Valentine's Day
15 ‐ President's Day/Pathfinder Article 

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Due
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 – Support Our Troops
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 23 – Executive Board Meeting

27 – General Body Meeting             
28 Induct New Members / Healthy Heart

What’s A Lady To Do? The 4-1-1!

Life Membership

 

•   If you have committed to a Life Membership Payment Plan, remember to 
make your monthly payment 

 
• If you are not a Life Member, please consider making the commitment to be‐

come one.  Contact Lady Maples at [email protected] for more informa‐
t ion.     

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LadyBuzz News The Ladybugs

BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, PRAYERS

BIRTHDAYS: Ombudsmen Lynn’s Birthday is February 7

Lady Lynn February 12
Lady Clark-Randle February 23

Nobody's "old" anymore—they've just been around for a long time.
Abigail Van Buren

PRAYERS: Let’s please keep the following people in our prayers

Evelyn Rosborough is recovering from a procedure performed on January 20, 2010
Baby Paice was out of the hospital but still hooked up to oxygen tanks.
Haiti and all those helping in this relief effort
President Obama and his family
Club Sister Vivian Jones, First Vice President of South Central Dallas Club. She is facing a

serious health challenge for which she will soon be undergoing treatment.

Brittany Montgomery

New Member Service Program &
Induction Ceremony 2010

On Saturday, February 27, 2010 three lovely ladies will be inducted into the League. All three
ladies Dr. Kandace Farmer, Stephany Green, and Elizabeth Richardson are active and
already participating in League activities. They have been a part of many of the activities that
occurred over the last few months including Support our Troops, various youth projects,
holiday activities, economic development activities and more.

Prior to the installation ceremony our new members will present their service project. This is a
collaborative effort of the new inductees that they complete over a three week period. The
project selected by this year’s inductees is a health initiative. The new members will present
“Good Food vs. Bad Food: A 21 day Boot Camp” . You will not want to miss this
informative presentation followed by the induction ceremony.

Rhonda Clark-Randle

2nd Vice President
Membership Chairman

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Bishop Arts District Day - Under Economic Development

 
Objective: To bring awareness of our Black Owned Businesses in the Dallas Bishop Arts District
with an opportunity to demonstrate the “Power of Our Dollars” the date of 12/19/09 was selected to
coincide with UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics) which is one of the seven principles of KWANZAA.

The Bishop Arts District has been revitalized and we, as a group, have made a big impact showing
our entrepreneurial spirit. We arrived hungry on Saturday, December 19th at Rush Patisseries, where
Samantha Rush is the Owner and Baker! She studied at the Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and we could
tell! We indulged in French coffee, wonderful pastries and croissants that were almost too pretty to eat
but we did anyway! We all vowed to return with family and friends; and some also made “to go” pur-
chases. After feasting, we left in a caravan to go SHOPPING! We visited Indigo 457, Xpressions
Boutique, Something for Everyone and I’m that Girl; we browsed, chatted, browsed some more and
spent, spent, spent!

Some ladies knew of the district and some did not, but whether you were getting to know the district or
a returning patron, we were all grateful to be spending time together while supporting these businesses.
Some ladies expressed the need to do this as an annual event and some would like this to be a semi-
annual event. I’m always open for shopping! We had a great time and had a wonderful turnout!

Sylvia Littleton 

Economic Development Chair 

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Go Red for Women - Healthy Heart Seminar

The North Texas Business & Professional Women’s League
welcomes Nicole E. Minniefield, MD on February 27, 2010.

Nicole E. Minniefield, MD is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Texas
Southwestern where she prepares students and medical residents for a career in
medicine.
• She is a non-invasive Cardiologist at the Dallas VA Medical Center

• She is a Representative to the Board of Directors of the Association of Black
Cardiologists

• She was recently awarded the 2009 Joanne McWhorther Outstanding Fellow
Award

• Dr. Minniefield served as keynote for “If My Heart Could Speak”, an educational
program addressing the state of heart disease in women, an extension of the
Association of Black Cardiologists’ Community Health Advocate Training Program,
here in Dallas, Texas.

• She believes that God has allowed her to be where she is in order to educate and give
back to the community

Please Join Us for this FREE 45-Minute Seminar
INVITE your family, neighbors and friends
———————————————

Saturday, February 27, 2010
10:30 am

Center for Community Cooperation

2900 Live Oak
Dallas, TX 75204

Please RSVP
By February 20, 2010

Geneva Hamilton
214-417-7077

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Chaplain’s Corner

Forgive Them, And Let It Go

We talk about grudges the way we talk about babies. You can hold a grudge, carry a
grudge, bear a grudge, or nurse a grudge. The trouble is, when you nurse something you
feed it, make it grow, and pretty soon it's full grown.

Are you carrying a grudge? Why? It doesn't make sense. Why would you pick up
something each day that weighs you down and carry it around with you?

'But they hurt me.' Yes, but by carrying a grudge you enable them to keep hurting you.
Don't do that to yourself! We know we're supposed to forgive other people, but
sometimes forgiving feels like we are giving up something.

One of Lincoln's stories was about a man on his sickbed who had been told by the doctor
that he didn't have much time to live.

He summoned an old friend named Brown with whom he'd quarreled bitterly. They hadn't
spoken for years. The man talked of how he was going to die soon, of how their petty
differences looked in the face of death, and asked if they might be reconciled. The scene
moved everyone in the room to tears.

Brown clasped the dying man's hands, embraced him, and turned to walk out of the room,
a shattered man. Suddenly the man on the sickbed, having one final thought, raised
himself up on one elbow and spoke for the last time: 'But see here, Brown; if I recover,
the old grudge still stands.'

This story makes us smile and think, 'How foolish!' But if you are carrying a grudge, are
you any different?

Have a Blessed Month!

Sondra Cook-Johnson

Chaplain

Charmaine Traylor

Assist. Chaplain

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March 2010 IAD Hygiene Trip To Ghana

On Saturday, January 23, 2010, the North Texas Business and Professional Women's
League's Youth representatives, Khari Jordan, and Brianna Sheppard (not shown) presented
toothbrushes to Vice-Governor Patricia Maples for her March 2010 IAD (International Affairs
Division) Hygiene trip to Ghana. Pictured L to R: Program Chair - Murray Gray; Vice-
Governor - Patricia Maples; Youth representative - Khari Jordon; 3rd V.P. Stephany Green
and President Kennice Gossip

 

KUFIKA!

 

• Please identify one "2011" Graduating Senior as a Kufika participant and 
provide the name, address, telephone numbers, and email addresses of the 
Parent and the Graduat ing Senior.   

 
• Questions or concerns?  Please contact Lady Wilson at:  [email protected]. 

Viveca C. Wilson,

NTL International Representative & Kufika Chair

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WHAT GIVES A PERSON THE RIGHT TO LEAD?

Having position, title, rank, degrees, or having been elected is
recognized by many as being an obvious right to lead, but it doesn't
qualify anyone to lead other people. The ability doesn't come
automatically with age or experience, either. The right and
qualification to lead can only be earned, and that takes time. Look for
the ten (10) excerpts here over the next few months taken from noted
Leadership Coach John Maxwell, that will give you keys to becoming
an effective leader. The first recommendation is to:

BE THE KIND OF LEADER OTHERS WANT TO FOLLOW –

They can trust you to take them or their organization where they want to go

They are confident that you will use and share your skills

They are assured that they can trust you with private information they may
have shared with you.

They can be sure that you will be loyal to them and the organization. [In
other words, you will not divulge internal information about them or the
organization to others outside of your group].

They know you will listen to all sides before making a decision.

BE THE KIND OF LEADER OTHERS WANT TO FOLLOW!

NEXT MONTH: LET GO OF YOUR EGO !

Beverly Collymore

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Vocal Arts Competition for Emerging Artists

In our January 23, 2010 General Meeting the North Texas League Vocal Arts program was presented. Youth Member
Brianna Sheppard provided us with a brief history of the NANBPWC, Inc. vocal arts competition involvement, and a brief
history of the League’s vocal arts competition involvement was provided by the Chair.

Based upon the recommendation of Miss Icy Simpson as our contestant, her CD of her performing two selections – I Want
Magic, from A Streetcar Named Desire; and His Name So Sweet – was presented for our hearing, and Miss Simpson was
enthusiastically accepted to represent the North Texas League in the SCD Vocal Arts Competition in Shreveport, LA in
March. Miss Simpson will certainly “bring home the Gold!” for the League, which will qualify her to compete in the
National Vocal Arts for Emerging Artists competition in Dallas in July, 2010.

Vocal Arts Chair, Beverly Collymore Youth Representative Brianna Sheppard

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ENVIRONMENTAL CORNER - OUR Environment

Six Top Idiot-Proof Eco-Tips

1. STOP IDLING

Idling for more than 10 seconds wastes more gas than is needed for startup. Americans idle away
2.9 billion gallons of gas a year, worth around $78.2 billion.

2. TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER

Save energy and wear and tear on your computer by shutting it down at night. You’ll save on
average $90 of electricity a year

3. TURN DOWN THE THERMOSTAT

For every degree you lower the thermostat, you’ll save between 1 and 3% on your heating bill. Do
the same thing in reverse with air conditioning.

4. WASH YOUR LAUNDRY IN COLD WATER

Most loads don’t need hot water, and 90% of the energy used by washing machines goes into
heating. The higher the water temperature, the higher the cost to you and the planet.

5. PAY BILLS ONLINE

Save trees and eliminate the fossil fuel (needed to get all those billing envelopes from them to you
and back again). Plus you’ll save time and money (on late fees and stamps).

6. DITCH JUNK MAIL

Around 100 million trees and 29 billion gallons of water are used to send junk mail to Americans
every year, according to greendimes.com. You can stop 75% of unsolicited mail by registering on
the Mail Preference Service on the Direct Marketing Association Website (for a fee of $1). Within
90 days most unsolicited mail will stop!

Evelyn Rosborough

“Going Green” Chair

Courtesy of The Daily Green

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A Monthly Publication of
North Texas Business & Professional
Women’s League, Inc.

League Life Membership

North Texas League Life Membership Sisterly, 
Recruitment Plan Lady Patricia B. Maples,  Chair 
NTBPWL Life Membership 
 
During  the  75th  National  Convention  of  The  75th
National  Association  of  Negro  Business  &  National
Professional  Women’s  Clubs,  Inc.  will  induct  Convention
new life members on Friday, July 23, 2010.   
  of
As the League’s Life Membership Chair, I would  The National
like to encourage every member that desires to  Association of
become  a  life  member  to  do  so  at  this  Negro Business
convention.  & Professional Women’s
  Clubs, Inc.

Why You Should Become A Life Member & will induct
Why NOW? life members

  on

1.  Life Members are the “Major Blood  Friday,
July 23, 2010.
Vessels” of the Organization.  Sharing their 
Time, Talents and Treasures to ensure the pulse 
of the club never stop beating. 

2.  A one time $750.00 joining fee lowers your 

dues to $53 annually thereafter. 

3.   Life Members receives an additional 

beautiful larger club pin.  

4.  Life Members have voting privileges at all 

meetings on the local, district and national 
levels. 

5.  By becoming a life member at the 75th 

National Convention you will not have the 
additional travel expense to be inducted. 
6.  You can start a 5 year payment plan with 
only $50.00  HOWEVER, If you desire to 
become a Life Member at the 75th Convention 
you can start this payment plan and become 
one of the 75+ South Central District’s Life 
Members at the 75th National Convention. 
7.  You must be starting your second 
consecutive year term to become a Life 
Member … That means if you joined last year 
or before, you are now in your second year!