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Welcome to 2024! It’s hard to believe we’ve completed another orbit around the sun.
So many of us use this time of year to start anew and establish fresh goals for ourselves. These “resolutions” don’t often last past January 31st, and many only end up serving as nagging reminders of things we’ll never cross off our to-do list. Were they too lofty, too ambitious, or too unattainable? Perhaps. Or, maybe, they just weren’t the right resolutions for you. You know yourself better than anyone. If you’re going to change something about yourself or your life, make sure you’re making those changes for YOU & no one else. Make sure the underlying goal of any resolution is to bring your inner self a slice of peace.
With that in mind, I’d like to offer some words of wisdom that I’ve found in the massive expanse that is the internet & have tried to apply to my own life. Hopefully, some of these nuggets will resonate with you & become a part of where you’d like to see yourself at the end of 2024.
- Don’t ever judge anyone on how they handle a pain you’ve never felt.
- Honor your boundaries. You can’t be everything to everyone and nothing to yourself.
- Never forget that walking away from something unhealthy is brave, even if you stumble a little on your way out of the door.
- A thousand apologies bear no weight without changed behavior.
- Don’t let how you feel make you forget what you deserve.
- If you went back and fixed all the mistakes you’ve made, you would erase yourself.
- Understand the difference between patience and wasting your time.
- Release yourself from the versions of you that you created just to survive.
- Time decides who you meet in life, your heart decides who you want in your life, and your behavior decides who stays in your life.
The last nugget of wisdom I offer is from me: Don’t forget that real change takes time, so be gentle with yourself.
Respectfully,
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Laura J. Poll
Chapter President
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Date: November 7, 2023
Bridgewater Modern Grill (Member Firm Benson's Restaurant Group)
The November 2023 membership meeting was held at Bridgewater Modern Grill (Benson's Restaurant Group) starting with networking and appetizers. Dinner options included three delicious choices and an array of sweet treats. Ginny provided a review of the RaiseRight Fundraising Program, Tina reviewed the New Member Process, and Kimberly introduced our guest speaker for the evening, Dr. Dana Hammond of Connect Chiropractic (member firm). Dr. Hammond's presentation was interesting and informative. Who knew that infants could benefit from chiropractic treatment?! A warm welcome to new member firm, Just Between Friends. So thankful for this amazing group of professional women.
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Date: December 5, 2023
Bass Bay Brewhouse
The annual holiday meeting and celebration was held at the Bass Bay Brewhouse. Chapter President Laura Poll gave the invocation. Networking and dinner were enjoyed by all. Special guests from the US Marine Corp, Sgt. Brian Johnson and Lance Corporal David Gonzales, presented information and answered questions about the Toys for Tots program and accepted our donations of toys and games. They also joined us for a round of Christmas Movie Trivia.
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Date: January 16, 2024
Komatsu
Original meeting to ring in 2024 was delayed due to the first major storm of the winter. For the safety of all involved, the date was changed from the 9th to the 16th. It was well worth the wait to see the AMAZING facility at Komatsu. After opening remarks and an Irish Blessing presented by Kimberly Wolverton as our invocation, we dined on a Taco Bar, always a fan favorite with this group. Next up was a tour of the Komatsu facility. We only wish we could have gotten a picture of us all in our PPE. We finished the evening with a United Way philanthropy project. Thank you to the chapter members and member firm, Generation Growth Capital, for donating items for the project.
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Our current member stats are as follows:
- Member Firms: 15
- Total Members: 23
- Representatives: 18
- Chapter Life Members: 3
- Sustaining Members: 2
- Individual Members: 1
- Member in Transition: 1
Unfortunately, we will be saying goodbye to Jaimie Wooten
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"Work, Grow, and Succeed Together"
Charlie Rosenquist, EWI Corporate President
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If you're looking for recruitment tools, look no further than the handy, downloadable documents provided below. Feel free to distribute these to any prospective members who are interested in learning more about EWI. Be sure to have them contact Retention & Recruitment Director, Tina Braley, if they have any membership questions. | |
And, of course, please continue to invite guests to meetings! | |
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Proud to receive the EWI Chapter of Excellence Award
Let's do it again in 2024!
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Membership Meeting
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Note the extended time
North Star American Bistro
19115 W Capital Drive #100
Kelli Grundmann, Health & Wellness Coach,
will speak on Gut Health
Handmade & Heartfelt Fundraiser
Putting the "fun" in Fundraiser
As always, if you have any ideas for venues or speakers, please email Kimberly Wolverton.
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
5pm-7pm
Red Mill Inn & Pizza
1005 S Elm Grove Road (in a residential neighborhood)
Meet & Mingle - Drink & Nibble - EWI Networking Event
A causal evening of conversation, camaraderie and complimentary appetizers. Open that contact list and start scrolling. Invite all the great women in your life to come see what EWI Milwaukee is all about.
If you have any questions, please contact Tina Braley, Retention & Recruitment Director - tina.braley@communitybrands.com or 414-943-7760.
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EWI-Milwaukee is excited to offer our ASIST scholarship in 2024. Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) scholarship is a non-discriminatory education scholarship program for the benefit of non-traditional students re-entering college or a trade school. The goal of the ASIST Program is to enable recipients to improve their self-esteem and to have a positive impact on the recipient’s personal life, employment, family, and community.
Applications are now being accepted online at
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/asist2024
The deadline for submitting an application is March 25, 2024, no later than 05:59 AM ET.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Caye at marycayesmith@fireflyrealestate.net or 414-234-8814.
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Important Dates for 2024 LCAM in Arizona
Registration Opens: April 1, 2024 (tentative date)
Early Bird Pricing Expires: July 1, 2024
Once again, the chapter hopes to offer full or partial scholarships to cover some of the LCAM expenses. Stay tuned for more information on that in the coming months.
Also, the chapter would like to start collecting NOW things that are uniquely representative of Wisconsin for the gift basket raffle at LCAM. If you have something or have something in mind but aren't sure if it is appropriate, please email Laura Poll.
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Representative of Wisconsin... NOT OK for a gift basket. | |
Quarterly Socials are in the planning stages. Get your suggestions to Laura Poll. | |
Would you be interested in a game night? | |  |
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Attend a Brewer's Game at AmFam Field? | | |
Other ideas or suggestion? Let's hear from the membership! | | |
Be sure to share these events, our meeting notices, and any pertinent chapter news on your LinkedIn pages. Also, be sure to follow our LinkedIn page and re-share any posts there with your connections. Help us get the word out about our chapter! | |
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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.
Volunteering & Philanthropy
ASIST & EWISP
Literacy Initiatives
Operations Fundraising
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.
We also have an updated 2023-2024 Roster!
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Kimberly Wolverton - February 9th
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At Mueller Communications, our mission is to do the right thing, for our clients and our community, and it's helped us develop a reputation we are proud of.
Ours is a team of the best, most creative communicators and strategic problem solvers who work tirelessly to leverage our unique and personal relationships, expertise and experience to make things happen for our clients.
https://www.muellercommunications.com/about-us
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We have a 2024 Milwaukee Business Journal 40 under 40 award winner in the office. Rebecca Gries, Vice President of Corporate Attraction and Expansion for M7 (member firm), was named as a recipient of this award in a story on the Business Journal's website today.
Each year, Milwaukee Business Journal reporters and editors select 40 leaders under the age of 40 — from a pool of hundreds of nominations — who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement while also becoming leaders in their communities. This 40 Under 40 class represents the future of community leadership in southeastern Wisconsin.
Since joining M7 in 2018, Rebecca has played an integral role in promoting economic development in the region, helping many businesses expand their footprint or move here.
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Bucks Ticket Raffle Reminder
The drawing with be held at our February 6th meeting. One does not need not be present to win. Reach out to Ginny if you have any questions or need more tickets.
Brewers Ticket Raffle
We have been once again very fortunate to have received a donation of a Brewers' Suite for an April 2024 game. Keep an eye out for the details on the ticket raffle.
Designer Handbags
The fundraising committee is once again planning a Designer Handbag Raffle.
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RaiseRight Info & FAQs
The RaiseRight fundraising program is a great opportunity to generate funds for operations.
Q: Can I setup more than one account?
A: Yes, you can set up multiple accounts (with separate email addresses). Set one up for your spouse, your employer, your mom, or anyone who is willing to support our efforts.
Q: Is there a fee to use it?
A: Only a small 29 cent fee for a total purchase if you link it to your bank account or a percentage of the sale if you link to a credit card.
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EWI of Milwaukee Website
Share our stories with others and visit for up-to-date member information. www.ewimilwaukee.org
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Continuing to Support Next Door | |
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 you need most. | |
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Click this link to learn more about volunteer opportunities at NextDoor. | | | | |
