January 2020 Connect

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President's MessagePresident's MessageHappy new year to you all!

January was a great meeting at member firm MMAC, wherewe had two great speakers: Pat O’Brien, President ofMilwaukee Development Corporation and Jim Paetsch, VicePresident of Corporate Expansion and Attraction atMilwaukee 7.

Pat gave us a truly unique perspective on the goals of theMDC, many of their real estate transactions in the greaterdowntown area and in-turn, the positive impact on the city,residents, and economic development. Jim gave usinteresting insights as to how he and the team at Milwaukee7 “sells” the Milwaukee region to perspective companies likeFoxconn, Haribo and Amazon, as well as keep companies,such as Milwaukee Tool, in the region. I think we all agreethat we could have listened to them far longer than our timeallowed! The number of representatives and guests inattendance did not go unnoticed. Awesome, ladies!

I’m looking forward to our February meeting, which is always one of our most well-loved meetings ofthe year. The Philanthropy Committee is hard at work putting together the perennially-popularHeartfelt and Handmade fundraiser, which raises funds for our chapter’s operating budget. I hope youwill consider donating an item for the fundraiser. Our chapter is full of creative and talented women!Or, your support can be expressed at the meeting in the purchase of drawing tickets for the unique andheartwarming items donated by our chapter representatives. Either way it’s WIN – WIN, and yoursupport is appreciated!

Please, take some time in the next few weeks to think about the updated EWI Vision Statement: Toenhance professional growth and development within a diverse group of women while empoweringthem to make a difference as they inspire others. The representatives of the Milwaukee chapter, andyour fellow EWI sisters, exemplify this vision every day. What is your ‘EWI Why’ and how can you makea difference or inspire someone today?

If you have not done so already, check your inbox for the invitation to the February meeting. Take aminute or three and complete your registration today. Have you invited a guest? This is a great monthto introduce a friend or professional associate to our chapter!

Roses are red;Violets are blue.Heartfelt and Handmade is fun for our chapter;And we can’t wait to see you!

Sincerely,

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January's Membership MeetingJanuary's Membership MeetingIn January, we gathered to celebratethe New Year and learn a little bitmore about all of the developmenttaking place in the Milwaukee area. Date: January 7, 2020Location: Metropolitan MilwaukeeAssociation of Commerce (MMAC)Meeting Type: Membership Meeting

Birthdays: Daune Sheperd (1/7), AbbyJoyce (1/17), Kelly Roecker (1/19)Don’t miss out on BirthdayAnnouncements!

Invocation: Laura Poll, Generation Growth Capital, Inc.

Guest Speakers: Pat O'Brien, President of Milwaukee Development Corporation & JimPaetsch, Vice President of Milwaukee 7

For more information about January's Meeting, click here .

Upcoming MeetingUpcoming Meeting

February 4, 2020Annual Heartfelt & Handmade Raffle

Meeting

Radisson Milwaukee West2303 N. Mayfair RoadMilwaukee, WI 53226

Register now!Registration closes January 24.

Want to invite or bring a guest?Chapter membership and meeting fees are our main income sources and are key to keeping usfinancially balanced. We greatly appreciate your efforts to recruit new members. Guidelines for invitingguests to monthly membership meetings:

If you would like to pay for your guest, register them as a guest when you register yourself, andpay for both of you through PaypalIf your guest is paying for themselves, forward your meeting invitation email to them and theycan register and pay on their own

CANCELLATION POLICYAdditions and cancellations are possible until the deadline date stated in the invitation. Once we havegiven attendance numbers to the caterers, we are locked in and will be billed for that number. Refundsare NOT made for cancellations after the deadline date. For last minute additions, you must work withthe Hospitality Director to see if there is room and to make payment arrangements.

PAYMENT BY CHECKPayment by check should be mailed no later than 7 days prior to meeting date unless communicatedotherwise.

Heartfelt & Handmade Raffle Detai lsHeartfelt & Handmade Raffle Detai ls

Sign up here to donate an item for the raffle!

Let's Get Social!Let's Get Social!Eat. Drink. Pet Cats.Eat. Drink. Pet Cats.

What beats spending time with friends? Spendingtime with friends and enjoying cat cuddles, ofcourse!

Join us as we kick off the new year by enjoying thecompany of other EWI ladies (no business to bedone), and cuddly kitties at Sip & Purr Cafe in theEast Side of Milwaukee! We have reserved 15spots, which means it will be a private gathering!Register by January 20th.

Register today to reserve your spot!

January Birthdays, Anniversaries,January Birthdays, Anniversaries,New Members & Membership PostingsNew Members & Membership Postings

HappyBirthday!!!!

Daune Sheperd - 7thAbby Joyce - 17th

Kelly Roecker - 19th

Happy Anniversary!

Records are in the process of being updated. Watch for January &February anniversaries in the next Connect!

We are pleased to welcome the following newmembers to our EWI Milwaukee chapter:

Cynthia Ortega - replacement 2nd rep for MMAC

Mary Caye Smith - transitioned from SustainingMember to representative of the new member firm

Firefly Real Estate

In January, we have also posted the following firmsfor membership:

Waukesha County Technical College (Posted 1/9)

Member SpotlightsMember Spotlights

<----- This could be you!

We are looking for someone to feature in ournext Member Spotlight!

Please help us in welcoming and getting toknow you all better by completing the

Member Spotlight Survey

Retention & Recruitment NewsRetention & Recruitment NewsCalling all EWI of Milwaukee Representatives! Help EWI of Milwaukee grow andreach Chapter of EXCELLENCE status!

Please consider reaching out to those you know who may greatly benefit from being a partof the EWI family. Invite them to follow our social media, check out our website and/orattend a meeting as a guest. Encourage them to learn more about the endless benefits ofjoining EWI!

If you have some one in mind please reach out to Lora Burback today!

Share real testimonials now!

Industries/ Firms of focus for January include: Local municipalities, jewelers andpersonal care business such as massage, chiropractors, hair salons, etc.

One Pager Resource Document

We encourage you to share information that can be found on our website:

Why EWIYour ROI with EWI

Member Firm BenefitsHow EWI Operates

Member Representative Benefits

ASIST Scholarship Application Period isASIST Scholarship Application Period isNow Open!Now Open!

The ASIST Scholarship is a non-discriminatory, educational scholarship program for the benefit of non-traditional students pursuing an associates, bachelor or master’s degree, or a technical/professionalcertificate. These include persons who are:

Past high school age and who are entering a college, university, or trade school and/or theworkforce for the first timeNon-traditional students already enrolled in a college, university, or trade school program

The application period is now open and closes on March 27. If you know anyone who is interestedapplying, please direct them to our EWI Milwaukee Chapter Website.

A Note of Gratitude from Ellen AumannA Note of Gratitude from Ellen Aumann

January 7, 2020A long, overdue thank you ……….

Dear fellow representatives,

I had to cancel attending the October meeting at the last minute, was unable to make the Novembermeeting, so at the December meeting, Jen handed me a gift bag with a large box containing yourletters and notes. I took this home with me. Before going to bed that night, I sat at the dining roomtable and read all the letters and notes. My reaction—awed and definitely overwhelmed!

My plan was to thank you personally at tonight’s EWI meeting. However, a small health problem hascaused me to again cancel coming to a meeting and I feel this thank you is long overdue.

Those letters and notes were such a kind, loving and thoughtful gesture—I’m truly grateful. Thank yousounds so “run-of-the-mill”, but I say it with lots of love and gratitude. I want you all to know that I trulyappreciate your thoughtfulness and appreciate the friendship of each and every one of you.

Many, many thanks to all of you.

Ellen Aumann

Stay Connected with MyEWIStay Connected with MyEWICommunity!Community!

If you haven't done so already, make sure to take some time to explore thenew MyEWI Community website.

The new platform gives members the opportunity to develop and joinCommunities to assist in the cultivation of relationships with our EWI sistersacross all chapters! So log in today and get connecting!

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