Texas Executive Women - The Networker, July, 2007


July, 2007	Volume 5, Number 7

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

July President's Message:

Hooray for the Red, White and Blue! Doesn't the Fourth of July always get your patriotic juices flowing? It certainly does for me, and I earnestly hope your holiday is filled with plenty of the traditional aspects of the occasion, i.e. hot dogs, water sports and watermelon. For many of us, the middle of the week aspect means a sporadic celebration.

So consider the Fourth a good precursor to our TEW Summer Social on July 10 th, when our members can truly get out on the water for a great party. Get your reservations in to Sheridan Scott ASAP.

The bargain price of $40 will include your comfortable bus ride to the marvelous M/V Sam Houston, a scenic trip down the historic Houston Ship Channel and a delicious Cajun dinner on board.

We are grateful to the Port of Houston Authority and our own Argentina James for underwriting this special event. If you've never had this opportunity, it will give you a unique chance to see the epicenter of Houston's healthy economy. Wear your latest summer sports costume and practical boat shoes. Come to the party so we can wave at all those international seafarers onboard the many foreign ships docked along the cruise route. It promises to be great fun!

TEW is grateful for recent contributions to our scholarship fund by: Stewart Title/Landata, Bracewell and Guilliani, Continental Airlines, Masterson Designs, Disney Productions, and the Port of Houston Authority.

Dress for Success! Start identifying gently worn business suits in your closet (skirt or pant) and blouses for the collection planned at our September 11 meeting. Details will follow on other acceptable items. The Board of Directors voted at our last meeting to implement this project and may make it an annual event if enough members attend and participate. Remember, up-to-date items in good condition are preferred. These garments will be worn by job hopefuls on their interviews.

Beverly Kaufman

President

NEWS AMONG FRIENDS

We are always looking for TEW Member news. Tell us what you're doing, what your company is doing or what other TEW members are doing. This is the place to toot your own horn. Your response is always welcome. Just send any information or news about yourself or any other member to Mamie Moy at mmoy@mail.uh.edu.

Mark another honor up for Fulbright & Jaworski partner Linda Addison, named one of the country's top female lawyers by the National Law Journal. Addison is the only Houstonian tapped for the "50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America." Last year, the journal named her one of only 17 women on its list of the "100 Most Influential Lawyers in America."

Jo Rosenblum King's mother passed away on June 24. Paula Bohls also lost her mother recently. Our sympathy goes out to each of you.

TEW MENTORING PROGRAM

Mentoring

Sharon Seligman took a group of Ladies of Distinction members to the Houston Center of Photography for their tour. She reports they really "focused" on the field. See photos...

It's not too early to contact the mentoring chairpersons and see how you can use your knowledge and experience and contacts to add to the upcoming year's programs.

Learn more about the programs from the 2006 Mentoring Video. You will gain a true perspective of what the program is about and how it has affected the lives of so many young women.

JULY BIRTHDAYS

07/6

Doranna Swint

07/11

Marilyn Adair Laidlaw

07/14

Sheridan Scott

07/15

Cheryl Crandall Tangen

07/17

Laura M. Looper

07/17

Beth Williams

07/24

Genora Boykins

07/26

Pamela Stein

UPCOMING MEETING MEMO

July 10 - Summer Social for Members Only, arranged by Sheridan Scott. Get your ship together on the M/V Sam Houston departing at 6 PM to sail the Houston Ship Channel! RSVP with Sheridan Scott for this event.

Please put TEW in your friendly in box and send changes in email address to me and Linda Holt to ensure receipt of announcements.

I am taking an hiatus until August. However, the activities continue.
Sheridan Scott has planned a fun filled evening on the M/V Sam
Houston. You itinerary will include land transportation to the Port
of Houston's Sam Houston Pavilion where you will embark on the M/V
Sam Houston. You will cruise the Houston Ship Channel and enjoy
passing views of international cargo vessels, and operations at the
port's Turning Basin Terminal. While on the 90 minute round trip
cruise, food and drinks will be provided.

Upcoming Meetings:
August 14 - Yenta Girl - Professional Matchmaker Nina Friedman has been matchmaking for decades. She is a firm believer that in order to get what you want, you have to work at it, and romance is no different. Nina acts as your secret weapon in the battle to find that "special someone".

Yenta is a Yiddish word referring to a Busybody woman, a woman who passionately runs around chatting with people to make matches. Hey, you may not need a match, but chances are someone you know might. Come enjoy this lively topic and unique approach to finding the right person in your life. Visit her website at www.ninafriedman.com.

TEW North (TEWN) MEETING INFORMATION

Meets 4th Tuesday of each week at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $25/person. Please contact Pam Stein at stein@drs-llp.com or 281-681-3515 for further information and location.