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Richards Scholars Endowment Fund
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Partners
"Official AIrline of
Women's Resources"
The Alumnae of
Leadership Texas and
Power Pipeline
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To register for the Leadership Launch Program to be held February 27 in Amarillo, Click Here. (See detail below).
To read the February edition of New You Can Use, Click Here.
To learn more about our flagship programs Leadership Texas and Power Pipeline and to download an application, go to www.womensresources.org/onlineapplications.asp.
Amarillo Set for Inauguration of Leadership Launch
Emerging women leaders in Amarillo will be the first in the state to experience the one-day Leadership Launch Program. Set for February 27, at the Amarillo Area Foundation, the program will explore the importance of personal and professional awareness as it relates to leadership, career path, fiscal responsibility and leveraging relationships. The participants will identify ways to exercise their personal power and influence more effectively. Amarillo Regional Directors Anette Carlisle (LT03) and Ellen Robertson Green (LT09) are helping coordinate the program. The deadline for applications is February 12. To apply, click on 2010 Leadership Launch Application. To view the tentative agenda,Click Here.
Terrific Speakers and Reunions Highlight Annual Meeting and Brain Conference
A crowd of more than 150 Women's Resources alumnae and friends were captivated by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's keynote presentation. Her down-to-earthstyle and method of weaving her personal experiences with valuable information on brain capacity captured everyone's attention for more than an hour. Her book "My Stroke of Insight" quickly sold out, and she graciously stayed and visited with guests until all had left.
Attendees spent the day Saturday with other speakers, including Dr. Jerry Grammer, Austin's Psychologist of the Year; Dr. Jerry Winakur, gerontologist and clinical professor of medicine and associate faculty member at the UT Health Sciences Center San Antonio; Lee Robinson, poet and attorney; and a panel of experts from Mental Health America Texas, including Lynn Lasky Clark, CEO, Gyl Switzer, public affairs director, and Bob Kamm, lobbyist.
  
Dr. Jerry Grammer Dr. Jerry Winakur Gyl Switzer, Bob Kamm,
Lynn Lasky Clark
The presenters identified ways to help maintain a healthy brain while aging, addressing stress at work, how to prevent strokes, and how to get involved with the Parents as Partners program to ensure that young children grow to be mentally healthy adults.
In addition to the conference, many classes enjoyed reunions. LT09 had 25 members in attendance, followed by LT08 with 20. Women's Resources Founders Judith Guthrie, Sarah Weddington and Cathy Bonner were in attendace as well as original 1983 LT class members Tegwin Pulley and Melissa Hield.
For more photos from the annual meeting go to Annual Meeting - Jan. 15, 2010
Mary Crites, Ann Yakimovicz, Amy Smith (LT08)
Carolyn Huffman, Ellen Green, Tracey McCoy, Robyn Johnson, De'Borah Jones (LT09)
Women's Resources Board Welcomes New Members
The Board of Directors of Women's Resources gathered at the annual meeting and welcomed new members Tegwin Pulley (LT83) and Graciela Cigarroa, attorney and community leader. Colleen Barrett (LT83), Southwest Airlines President Retired, has also joined the board. The Board reviewed reports from the Committees of the Board chairs, reviewed the organization's financial position (healthy), and discussed plans for Women's Resources 30th anniversary.
Front row seated: Audrey Selden, WR Vice-president and Secretary,
Amalia Rodriguez-Mendoza, Graciela Cigarroa, Lana Porter.
Second row: Cathy Bonner, Karla Bonner, Penny Beaumont, WR
President, Candace O'Keefe Mathis, CEO, Judith Guthrie,
Patricia Diaz Dennis, Rosemary Breedlove, Diana Johnson Hightower.
Not pictured: Ann Korioth, treasurer, Colleen Barrett, Pat Bailey, Shirley Hoskins.
El Paso Alumnae Roll Out Red Carpet for LT09
Whether it was rappelling from a tower at Fort Bliss, learning about how El Paso is turning brackish water into potable drinking water or hearing about safety and security issues that border cities face, the LT09 class experienced a fabulous journey to El Paso. Alumnae from the region worked for months to ensure that the class members got to know El Paso and the issues facing this dynamic city. A melodic greeting from the city's Mayor opened the session which was followed by an interactive presentation by Dr. Barbara Mackoff, entitled "Don't Come Back From Hell Empty-handed."
  
Lisa Apfelberg (09) with At Fort Bliss Rappelling at Fort Bliss
Madeleine Kunin,
inaugural Sandy Tyler
Series speaker
  
El Paso Alumnae warmly Touring the Desalination Enjoying time together
welcome LT 09 Plant at Mary Ann Dodson's
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Future Events
Leadership Launch Application Deadline - 2/12/2010
Power Pipeline Application Deadline - 1/29/2010
Leadership Launch - 2/27/2010
LT 2010 Dallas Session - 3/22/2010
Power Pipeline - 2010 - 4/9/2010
LT Session Laredo - 5/17/2010
LT 2010 Lubbock Session - 7/12/2010
LT 2010 Waco Session - 9/20/2010
LT 2010 Session 5 - Austin - 11/18/2010
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FWR Establishes Linkedin Site
You can now communicate with classmates and other alumnae, seek job opportunities, and look for potential employees through the social networking site, Linkedin. Sign-up and click on Groups to go to the Foundation for Women's Resources site. You can click on the Linkedin logo to the left on the Home Page.
LT 09 Class Explores in Texarkana May 3
 Texarkana alumnae rolled out the red carpet for the LT 09 Class for the first ever visit to their hometown. An outpouring of generosity and hospitality from the community resulted in sponsorship for all events. Regional Director Claudia Snow led the effort, with great involvement from local graduates. LT alumnae Molly Beth Malcolm (LT92) and Mike Mankins (LT95) hosted dinners for the class members. The session focused on the outstanding educational programs underway in Texarkana including the state's only known elementary math and engineering school for elementary students. Topics included energy, higher education, the arts and more. To view the entire agenda, Click here. Pictured are members of the class touring the Josh and Martha Morriss Elementary School for Math and Engineering. Photos from the session will be posted on the Photo Page of this Website soon.
Power-packed Weekend Greets Power Pipeline Participants
The journey began Friday, April 17, for an outstanding group of 40 emerging leaders from throughout Texas and beyond who were selected to participate in the Power Pipeline Class of 09. An agenda that includes excellent presenters and dedicated mentors ensured that the class members got to meet and dialogue with women leaders who continue to shape our state and this country. The sessions included presentations on connecting personal and professional life, finances, tips on leadership and a visit to the Women's Museum. Members of the Power Pipeline Committee of the Board helped to plan the session and are participating as mentors. To view the weekend agenda, Click Here.
Austin Welcomes LT09
Beginning with a gracious welcome by the Austin region alumnae at the Omni hotel, followed by drinks and conversation at Manuel's the LT Class of 09 enjoyed a fabulous time in Austin (their words). The class members clamored for a return engagement by Mary O'Hara Devereaux who challenged conventional wisdom and predicted the future of our economy. Famed demographer Steve Murdock, returned from his sojourn in DC, returned to deliver his message of the demographics changes and challenges that will face Texas and the nation.
The Class was recognized by the Texas House of Representatives,  and greeted at lunch by several women legislators. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs shared her experiences that led to her achieving one of the highest elected positions in the state, and Scott McGown of the Center for Public Priorities talked about the state of public education and the need for full funding. A visit to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center was culminated with an enlightening presentation by Austin Mayor Will Wynn.
A highlight of the session on Tuesday was the gracious welcome from Chancellor of the University of Texas System Dr. Francisco Cigarroa and his wife Graciela who hosted a pool party complete with traditional Tex-Mex fare. The class enjoyed time to visit and rehash the events of the day.
On the final day, FWR Board member Audrey Selden shared her experiences and wisdom about necessary qualities for leaders. The class will reconvene in Texarkana on May 3. Photos of the session will be available on the Photo Page.
FWR Board and COB Members Convene in Austin
Candace O'Keefe Mathis, Rosemary Breedlove, Penny Beaumont,
Karla Barber, Patricia Diaz Dennis, Audrey Selden, Amalia Rodriguez-Mendoza, Lana Porter, Ann Korioth (not pictured: Judith Guthrie, Patricia Bailey, Cathy Bonner, Diana Hightower Johnson, Shirley Hoskins, Martha Smiley and Ima Turner).
An energetic group of over 60 graduates of Leadership Texas and Power Pipeline as well as Board members and friends of Women's Resources gathered in Austin last weekend to plan for 2009. The four Committees of the Board (COB) are the Leadership Texas COB, chaired by Board Vice-president and Secretary Audrey Selden (LT92), the Power Pipeline COB, chaired by FWR Board Member Patricia Diaz Dennis and FWR Board Member Ima Turner, the New Initiatives and Strategic Alliances COB chaired by FWR Board Member Lana Porter, and the Alumnae Relations COB, chaired by Karla Barber, FWR Board Member and LT 01). Minutes of the COB meetings will soon be posted under Documents. To view the names of all COB members, Click Here. To view photos of the participants at the session, click on Photo Pages on the Home Page menu.
Carolyn Tobin Wins Television in Richards Scholars Drawing
Carolyn Tobin (LT06), Dallas Region Co-Director is the winner of the television set generously donated by Texas Instruments to benefit the Richards Scholars Endowment Fund. Carolyn expressed delight and surprise at being informed that her name had been drawn.
The Richards Scholars Endowment Fund provides scholarships to educators from the public and independent school sector, including PreK-12 education and community colleges, to participate in Foundation programs in the coming years. The endowment was established in 2006 in the memory of Former Texas Governor Ann Richards, founding member of the Foundation for Women’s Resources, whose career began as a classroom teacher.
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ALUMNAE AND CLASS MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
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Danny Ballard (LT01) a nationally recognized leader the field of health, has officially been named division chair of Health Education in the Department of Health and Kinesiology. Ballard, past president of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), will continue in the role she has been serving in on an interim basis for the past two years. After a nationwide search, many in the department believed that the right person was already in place to lead the division. The decision to make Ballard’s position permanent was decided from opinions from faculty in the health education division and the approval of department head Richard Kreider.
Jean Callison (LT09) was named the recipient of the Distinguished Leadership Award from Leadership Plano this month. The Plano City Council member was recognized for her outstanding community service as a community volunteer and elected official.
Gov. Rick Perry has named Judge Donna Klaeger (LT08) of Horseshoe Bay chair of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. The commission establishes standards for the care and treatment of county prisoners, and the construction, maintenance and operation of county jails. Klaeger is Burnet County Judge. She is a member of the County Judge’s Association of Texas and Capitol Area Rural Transportation Planning Organization, and an officer on the Capitol Area Planning Council of Government’s Executive Committee. She is a past member of the FWR Leadership Texas Class and University of Texas Fellows Program.
Cynthia “Cindy” Leon (LT 92 and LT COB) has been appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to the State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors. The Board oversees the provision of affordable housing for low income Texans. Leon is a retired regional director for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She is past chair of the Dallas-Fort Worth Federal Executive Board. Leon served in the U.S. Navy Reserve, and received a bachelor’s degree from Austin College and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She replaces Jesse A. Coffey of Denton.
Ann Margolin (LT94) has been elected to the Dallas City Council. Ann has a long history of community service and leadership.
Joan Shepack (LT07) was selected as the Alumni of the Year for the University of the Incarnate Word for 2009. The Alumni of Distinction Award is the highest award presented by UIW to an alumna/us. Honorees are selected based on their professional accomplishments, service to others, and Christian living. The award was presented at the May 9th Commencement in San Antonio, TX . The Awards Committee of the UIW Alumni Association Board presents candidates to the full Board for recommendation. The recommendations are sent to the President of the University of the Incarnate Word for final approval.
FWR Board Elects New Members
At a recent board meeting, the Board approved the membership of Graciela Cigarroa as a new member of the FWR Board of Directors. The entire board list can be found at Committees, under the title of FWR Board of Directors.
FWR Honors Sandy Tyler (LT90) With Coveted Cathy Award
 Cathy Bonner, namesake of the Cathy Award, presented this treasured award posthumously to Sandy Tyler (LT90) at the annual meeting of the Foundation, Friday, October 10. Sandy was honored for her dedication to Leadership Texas and the Foundation. On hand to accept the award was her dear friend, Cindy Conroy (LT07), regional director of the El Paso Region.
As a participant in Leadership Texas, Sandy found a venue that suited  her well. With state-wide contacts, she enabled numerous other women and girls to achieve their goals. When the Women’s Museum was founded, Sandy was quick to donate both her time and money. She helped organize and fund the publication of the book “Desert Echo, Women Illuminate the Sacred,” with proceeds benefitting the Museum. Perhaps her greatest contributions were to the Girl Scouts of the Rio Grande since Sandy identified the lack of Girl Scout troops from the low-income areas of El Paso. As a result, El Paso now enjoys troops representing the fabric of the community. Her indomitable spirit was present as she raised funds to establish the Girls Go Tech Van, a mobile computer lab that travels to low-income girls to get them on computers with a focus on math and science.
Sandy’s civic involvement included leadership roles in the United Way Campaign, the YWCA, El Paso Chamber of Commerce and the University of Texas at El Paso. In 1990, Sandy received the City of El Paso Conquistador Award for service to the El Paso Community. She also served as Leadership Texas El Paso Regional Director for several years. Sandy’s commitment to the Foundation for Women’s Resources and The Women’s Museum were again demonstrated with significant bequests that will further the mission of each.
FWR Launches New Online Community for Alumnae Supporters & Friends
Become a Foundation Member Today!
We invite you - graduates of Leadership Texas and Power Pipeline - to become members of the Foundation for Women's Resources. Membership is $100. If you have not received your temporary username and password, contact Carole Greisdorf at carole.greisdorf@womensresources.org or 214-421-5566. Full Story.
Silver Anniversary: Commemorative "W" Pins, Charms & Pendants
This beautiful "W" Pin is a wonderful way to honor the achievements of Texas women leaders, past and present. Full Story.
Richards Scholars Endowment Fund
The Richards Scholarship Endowment Fund was established to fund scholarships for educators from public and private schools and community colleges to participate in Leadership Texas. The scholarship is named in honor of Ann Richards whose career began as an school teacher. To date more than $130,000 has been raised toward the goal of $250,000. If you would like to contribute to the Endowment Fund, click here.
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