We missed you at the meeting on Tues., June 15!  Here are some highlights:

• Member firm, University of Phoenix, and executive, Nan MacIsaac, threw open the doors and rolled out the red carpet for our ASIST scholarship awards luncheon!
• The reserved tables for our scholarship winners had centerpieces created with logo items from their colleges and linens with the school colors. 
• President Lourdes Navarro, eIRONclad, called the meeting to order.  Judy Lawton, CEO & Founder of TLC Staffing led the Pledge of Allegiance and read an inspiring poem, ‘Empowered Woman’ by Sunny Carroll. 
• New member firm, Continental Catering, served a beautifully presented Mexican cuisine luncheon. 
• Nan MacIsaac, delivered a fascinating presentation on 21^st Century Education.  She talked about what needs to be done to our education system to teach K-12 students what they need to prepare for the future.   Education is definitely moving out of the ‘traditional classroom’ and into cyberspace with online learning via computers and mobile devices.  An educated world is a better world.  
• Pat Evans, San Diego Convention Center Corp., and BCDP Chair, gave us an overview of the ASIST program.  She thanked the following member firms for their generous sponsorship:  $2,000 from San Diego Air & Space Technology Center and $1,000 from Sempra Energy.
• Darlene Banogon, North Island Credit Union, was recognized for her four years of service on the corporate board – this year’s ASIST scholarship awards were presented as the “Darlene Banogon Service Awards 2010.”
• The three ASIST judges were introduced:  Nan MacIsaac, University of Phoenix, Rachel Laing, Deputy Press Secretary to City of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders; Trisha Yamauchi, Assistant Deputy Chief United States Probation Officer for the Southern District of California. 
• The three scholarship honorees each received $2,060 – the ‘60’ in recognition of our chapter’s 60^th anniversary.    Each honoree read their essay.
• Nan MacIsaac introduced Rhonda Hardey – she is attending Mesa College to complete prerequisites for the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing.  She advances to EWI Corporate ASIST program competition for an additional scholarship of $2,500.
• Rachel Laing introduced Norell Martinez – she is attending UCSD pursuing a Doctorate program in Ethnic Studies or Literature with a career goal to teach college level students.
• Trisha Yamauchi introduced Adele Stratton – she is attending San Diego City College and will transfer to SDSU for a degree in psychology and a PhD in neuropsychology.
• A BIG round of applause concluded the meeting on a high note!

Posted in: Uncategorized by EWI San Diego on June 21, 2010

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Posted in: Uncategorized by EWI San Diego on June 11, 2010

In April, 1950, the EWI of San Diego was chartered at the historic El Cortez in the Don Room.  Sixty years later, we returned to the birthplace of our chapter to celebrate our Diamond Anniversary!

 April 29, 2010, was proclaimed EWI Day in San Diego by Mayor Jerry Sanders in recognition of EWI of San Diego’s 60^th anniversary.  The proclamation was prominently displayed at the celebration.

 The Don Room was absolutely ‘sparkling’ with excitement and energy – guests smiling and resplendent in their cocktail attire, lively conversation as we greeted friends and associates – old and new; lovely music and vocals by Art Deco, tables covered with shiny silver linens, beautiful white floral centerpieces and engraved crystal diamond shaped paperweights – a unique keepsake for every guest.  Even the iridescent program was adorned with a tiny rhinestone.  The room was lined with display boards filled with memories from each decade of our chapter.  Door prize tickets were a hot commodity – everyone hoping to win one of the seven premium door prizes and the Mystery Prize – valued at $701!

 Chapter President Lourdes Navarro (eIRONclad) welcomed the 100 attendees and introduced one of the longest-serving members of EWI of San Diego to present the Invocation and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance – Adele Asmer – a Life member, Past President and EWI member since 1960. 

 Kathy Trombley (Anheuser-Busch Sales of San Diego), the Chair of the 60^th Anniversary Celebration Committee, took the podium and welcomed the 100 guests from as far away as Mississippi and Minnesota as well as the Houston, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Phoenix chapters.  She then introduced our special guest speaker – Corporate President Louise Anderson.  She brought us up to date on EWI in 2010 – the mission of the corporate office to assist the chapters and members and she reaffirmed the many values of EWI membership.

 After a delicious dinner, the executives in attendance were introduced by their representatives.  Their remarks were complimentary, thoughtful and funny!  The executive salute concluded with a tribute to the only current member firm that was present at the El Cortez in 1950 when the San Diego chapter was chartered – Sempra Energy.  Five representatives, past and present – two of which served as chapter president – came to the podium to accept a Certificate of Appreciation.

 Past chapter leaders were recognized with a Salute to Past Presidents.  Sondra Robbins (Ernst & Young) from EWI of Phoenix, introduced the 19 past presidents in attendance.  (EWI of San Diego assisted in the chartering of the Phoenix chapter in 1957.)  A rousing round of applause spoke volumes of appreciation to these women for their years of service to the chapter.

 Time for the champagne toast!  Everyone stood up and raised their glasses of bubbly as Louise Anderson presented an eloquent toast:

Let us stand with glasses raised

To applaud the achievements that your Chapter has made.

Sixty years of service and growth you’ve worked to attain,

Plus a history marked by leadership and fame.

Your accolades are too many to cite,

Your rich history of giving and serving others are what we celebrate for EWI of San Diego tonight!

Happy 60^th Anniversary!

 Fundraising directors, Kathy White (Enhancery Jewelers) and Dolores Kelly (Life member) came forward to draw the winning tickets for the exceptional prizes generously donated by our member firms.

The winner of the $701 Mystery Prize was Vanessa Ruiz, a guest from the USS Midway. 

 Lourdes Navarro returned to the podium to thank the 15 members of the 60^th Anniversary planning committee who worked so hard for many months to produce such an impressive event.  More applause!

 The stunning centerpieces went to the EWI member at each table who had been an EWI member for the longest time.

 This amazing evening of celebration came to an end, but every guest went home filled with special memories!

Posted in: Uncategorized by EWI San Diego on May 10, 2010

Posted in: Uncategorized by EWI San Diego on April 29, 2010

 EWI San Diego 60th Anniversary Celebration

“Sparkling at 60″

Posted in: Uncategorized by EWI San Diego on April 19, 2010

We missed you at EWI of San Diego’s monthly meeting dedicated to “Networking, Exchange of Ideas, Information and Resources” on Tuesday, February 16 at The Abbey.  Following are some highlights from the evening ~ we hope to see you soon.

Our speaker, Mindy Selinger, is a recognized authority on business networking. She conducts trainings teaching business owners and sales representatives how to find and build business relationships with a curriculum called The Link System®.  http://thelinksystem.com/

Mindy shared her vast knowledge and experience in the field of networking strategies. Networking is the exchange of ideas, information, and resources. A valuable employee is a well-connected member of the business community. You are worth more to your company when you have a large bank of resources to call upon. You will know who to call when you need a resource for a project; an outside opinion; or want to make an introduction. She presented The Four Pre-Qual Questions – that take about 5 minutes – for us to use when attending a networking event – and suggested we plan our ‘campaign’ in advance of the event, arrive early and wear a professional name tag.

Are you a member of this organization?

What does your company do and what is your position there?

How long have you worked there?

What market do you serve?

Disengage the conversation by saying, “I enjoyed talking with you but don’t want to monopolize your time. I know you want to meet other people here. Let’s exchange cards – we may be able to help each other develop some business.” As you walk away, ask yourself, “Does anyone in my network need to meet this person?” There was time for role playing to try out our new skills.

Posted in: San Diego Events by EWI San Diego on July 28, 2009