October 2023 Connect

Welcome to a brand-new board year!

It seems a bit odd to be ushering in a new year when our calendar year is coming to a close. It’s a time to be both excited about exploring new ways to grow and BE as a chapter, as well as reflect on the year behind us, personally and professionally. The impending holidays can also open us up to a slew of emotions, especially when retailers start playing Christmas music before we’ve had time to don our Halloween costumes or power through our third helping of sweet potatoes. Depending on your perspective, it either fills you with joy or makes you crazy and there’s rarely an in between. 

But going back to the matter at hand… a new board year! My EWI focus for the year seems simple enough in theory: improve our communications. We have a great story to tell. We’ve all seen first-hand the work that we’ve done in the community, the lives that we’ve changed, the connections that we’ve made, and the careers that we’ve enhanced and strengthened. So why keep that to ourselves? Let’s try to use every opportunity to share our story with local professionals who are looking for that something extra in their lives to round out their careers. Be sure to share our upcoming social media posts with your networks. Forward our meeting invites to your connections. Talk up our philanthropic and fundraising initiatives with your friends and colleagues. Be a voice for the chapter every opportunity you have. Share your personal journey with others. As I learned at our most recent LCAM, we are stronger together.  

And as we tackle this new board year together, I would be remiss if I didn’t offer this little reminder: Lives get busy, work gets overwhelming, and commitments easily become all-consuming. So, be sure to pause and take moments for yourself. Breathe. Enjoy the little things. As a great philosopher once said: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” ~ Ferris Bueller 😉

Respectfully,

Laura J. Poll

Chapter President

Date: September 5, 2023

Krueger Communications, Inc. (member firm hosting)

Caterer: Mission BBQ

Our September EWI meeting was a busy one. During our networking time, we toured the Krueger buildings which include the historic former home of Patrick Cudahy and the newly renovated Operations Center. Delicious food from Mission BBQ and homemade deserts were enjoyed before a presentation by Matt Wellner, Director of Sales and Client Experience at KCI. His presentation on cybersecurity was very engaging. We could have kept going all evening with our questions for Matt, but it was also our business meeting and there was work to get done.

Date: October 3, 2023

University Club as a guest of Cory Nettles, Generation Growth Capital (member firm)

Caterer: University Club Upscale Taco Bar

The October meeting was an extra special one! After networking and enjoying an upscale taco bar dinner, we had two very special guests: Cory Nettles of Generation Growth Capital and his wife, Michelle Nettles, of ManpowerGroup. Facilitated by Ginny Czarnecki, representative of member firm Mueller Communications, Cory and Michelle discussed their views and experiences on "The Impact of Remote/Flexible Work Schedules". Following the presentation, the 2023-2024 EWI Milwaukee Board was installed.

Our current member stats are as follows:

• Member Firms: 16
• Total Members: 24
• Representatives: 17
• Chapter Life Members: 3
• Sustaining Members: 2
• Individual Members: 2



Unfortunately, we will be saying goodbye to these members:

• Julie Asher - Baird
• Elizabeth Klein - Olympus Group

Let's work together to grow the Chapter. Please continue to invite your friends and colleagues. Why should we be the only ones having fun?

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!

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE & ANNUAL MEETING

September 13-16, 2023

 Chattanooga,TN

This year's representatives at LCAM: Julie Frey, Tina Braley, Jackie Makinen, and Laura Poll.

Proud to receive the EWI Chapter of Excellence Award

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but with statistics as high as 1 in 4 women being diagnosed with it, every month should be awareness month!



• Know your risks - family history or gene carrier
• Be alert to changes - regular self exams and talk to your doctor about changes
• Get screened - mammograms are best for early detection - schedule now

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Membership Meeting

5:30 - 8:30 pm

Note the extended time

The Bridgewater Modern Grill

2011 S 1st Street

December 5, 2023 Membership Meeting

• Bass Bay Brewhouse
• Toys for Tots
• Guest will be Sgt. Jocelynn Penagos
• Third Annual Holiday Movie Trivia

As always, if you have any ideas for venues or speakers, please email Kimberly Wolverton.

The "official" October member social was hosted by Ginny Czarnecki and Donna Munnik. Ginny was a terrific hostess and Donna shared her Mary Kay expertise with us.

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!

October 12th - Sue Chipman

October 15th - Tina Braley

October 22nd - Lora Burback

November 25th - Barb Benish

November 25th - Donna Munnik

December 3rd - Laura Poll

December 7th - Jackie Makinen