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I am not a person who likes to make New Year’s resolutions. I’m not against them per se, but I personally don’t like to add extra pressure on my already full plate. I do, however, recognize and feel the renewal that comes with a new year turning over. It’s a chance to begin again, reflect, set goals and prepare for what is ahead.
This year, I have some lofty goals career-wise, but I’m choosing to focus on small things in my bubble that I enjoy and bring me peace: reading more books, taking the time to bake, cooking through a new cookbook, and just generally saying “yes” to more things that will fulfill me. I want to do things with intent and purpose to make sure that I am filling my own cup. It can be really easy to forget to do that sometimes!
Taking care of yourself = keeping your cup full. If you don’t do things to keep your cup full, you have nothing left to give or share with others.
Nickie Rouleau
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Nickie Rouleau
Chapter President
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Can you spare 15 minutes? Learn about "How to Discover Your Authentic Self at Any Age by Bevy Smith" in this humorous and inspiring TedTalk. |
WARNING: Contains some salty language and humor. |
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If you're interested in a more comprehensive, local learning opportunity, the UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education is offering their Women Leaders Conference on March 3, 2023. More details can be found on their conference page. |
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Date: January 3, 2023
Crush Wine Bar
Our January EWI meeting was held at Crush Wine Bar in Muskego. Members enjoyed yummy apps and finger food provided by Crush Wine Bar and Skylight Catering.
Chapter member, Jen DeLaura from Melalueca, walked us through setting up a 31-day self-care challenge that focused on implementing 3 simple things a day to bring some joy, health, and self-care back to your life during the dark winter months.
Chapter member, Jaime Wooten from Fitness Advantage Trainer, both prepared our minds for Jen's project and closed out the meeting by grounding us for the new year through meditation.
Click the video link below to enjoy Jaime's New Year Intentions Meditation.
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Jackie Makinen gave the invocation for January's meeting, and she shared the following two prayers (click to enlarge images): |
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The following firm is being posted for membership:
J. Jeffers
225 E Michigan St # 110
Milwaukee, WI 53202
NAISCS Code: 531210, Offices of Real Estate Agents & Brokers
If no written objection is received by February 2nd, this firm will be approved for membership.
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Judith Love Cohen, who helped create the Abort-Guidance System which rescued the Apollo 13 astronauts, went to work on the day she was in labor. She took a printout of a problem she was working on to the hospital. She called her boss and said she finished the problem and gave birth to (future actor) Jack Black.
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Our RaiseRight fundraising is off to a great start! Thanks to everyone who has registered and is incorporating this method of purchasing gift cards for everyday shopping from hundreds of popular retailers. We have raised about $200 so far for the chapter, but the earning potential is unlimited! See how easy it is with the example below on the right. If you need more information, the registration links sent to you again, or have any questions, please contact Ginny Czarnecki.
We all shop... let's direct credit for our purchases back to the chapter!
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Click the image above to enlarge & learn more about how RaiseRight offers shop & earn options to fit your lifestyle. |
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Click the image above to enlarge & learn how easy the RaiseRight program is to use. |
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Annual Handmade & Heartfelt
Membership Meeting
5:30 - 8:00 pm
MMAC
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Join us for our annual fundraising event, Handmade & Heartfelt, where we get to put our creative minds to work and raffle off your donated or handmade items. Proceeds benefit the Chapter's Operating Funds.
The cost of the raffle tickets will be 3 for $5.00, 7 for $10.00, and 16 for $20.00. Tickets can be purchased at the meeting with cash or check.
Don't forget to fill out the sign up sheet to let the Fundraising for Operations Committee know what you'll be donating.
We'll also welcome speaker, Dr. Sarah Thordsen, Associate Professor of Cardiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She will discuss Women’s Heart Health: Gender-Specific Risk Factors and Symptoms.
Be sure to share the LinkedIn post about this event with your contacts!
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P.S. The Program Committee is always looking for speakers and venues for upcoming meetings. If you have any ideas, please email Lorie Barbian for consideration. |
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The chapter recently announced dates for member (and, possibly, prospective member!) socials. Please be sure to add these dates to your calendar. Venues and details will be announced later.
Even MORE important, these events will be published on our LinkedIn page. It's critical that these event notices be shared with your connections, so we can attract potential members! |
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Facebook's Most Photographed Pet*
Quill Pounds is the proud pet of chapter member, TrenLan Pounds. He was born on November 24, 2021 and adopted on February 5, 2022. His hobbies include being adorable, getting into mischief, and being a constant source of amusement for TrenLan and her family.
*Credential is completely made up
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Learn more about our past activities by clicking on the links below. Share with your networks, so they can see first-hand the good work that EWI Milwaukee does for the community.
Also, be sure to check out MyEWI for handy information you can start using NOW in your committees, like their Tool Kits (login required).
We'll also be updating the MyEWI Milwaukee Chapter Group page (login required) with news and resources, so be sure to visit there often. Members can also add their own posts to the chapter page, so you can keep the chapter abreast of what's going on in your world and your committees.
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Representatives: 24 Member Firms: 17
We need to grow!
We are looking for firms in the following industries:
- Accounting Firms
- Jeweler
- Chiropractor
- Hospitality - Hotels & Restaurants
- Local Sports Team
- Health Care
Do you know anyone at any of these companies?
- Harley Davidson
- Molson Coors (Miller)
- GE
- Johnson Controls
- Aurora
- Quad Graphics
- Roundy's
How about former EWI Reps - do you stay in touch with anyone? Invite them to a meeting!
How about any co-workers or other departments in your company? Invite them to a meeting!
How about friends and family? Invite them to a meeting!
How about that Vendor or Sales Rep you work with? Invite them to a meeting!
Let's get creative and make this the year we grow! Retention & Recruitment Director, Tina Braley, is always available for phone calls, Zoom meetings, or is willing to meet up for a coffee or glass of wine with potential new members. Please let her know if you'd like to meet up!
Click the buttons below for handy R&R resource materials.
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EWI of Milwaukee Website
Share with others our stories and visit for up to date member-only information. www.ewimilwaukee.org
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Continuing to Support Next Door |
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Next Door needs our help to keep their shelves filled! You can donate gently-used books or purchase new books — or host a book drive to multiply your impact. Visit the Next Door Amazon Wish List to purchase the books they need most.
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Click this link to learn more about volunteer opportunities at NextDoor. |
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