January 2022
 
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Together we can do great things.
- Mother Theresa
In This Issue
  1. President's Letter
  2. January 13 Monthly Meeting
  3. December Meeting Highlights
  4. Meeting Feedback
  5. Announcements
  6. Calendar of Events
  7. January Birthdays and Firm Anniversaries
  8. In and Around Tulsa!
  9. Board Members/Contact Information
PRESIDENT'S

LETTER



 
LORI HEERLYN
 

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EWI OF TULSA 2021-2022 PRESIDENT
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Welcome 2022. I am grateful to begin a new year with you and EWI. We have exciting programming scheduled for 2022, as well as monthly professional development webinars. I plan to accomplish a few personal goals this year, such as learning how to speak French and taking weekly yoga classes. I love setting goals that are achievable, sustainable, and challenging. What goals are you setting for yourself in 2022?

Our January Chapter Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 13th at the Health Zone. We will hear from Gradon Yohe, Director and Marnie Choisnard, Group Fitness Instructor, both of the Health Zone, who will discuss healthy and inspirational living for 2022. A healthy, delicious dinner will be provided by Tzakis. RSVPs are now mandatory so please RSVP in advance of the meeting so we will have an accurate dinner headcount.
 
I am so pleased to report the results of our December philanthropic project, which was a food donation to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. They report we donated 496 pounds of canned and non-perishable food items at our December Chapter Meeting. This will provide 595 meals to those in need in our community. That is outstanding and a great testament to our generous members. Thank you everyone for participating in this worthy event.

In closing, please watch your email for upcoming professional development webinars. Most are free and well worth the hour of time spent. See you at our January 13th Chapter Meeting. 

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January Monthly Meeting
WHEN:  Thursday, January 13, 2022
               5:30 pm Social, 6:00 pm Meeting 

 WHERE:  Health Zone at Saint Francis
                  5353 E 68th St. 
                  Tulsa, Ok 74136
                  Parking:  Parking Lot, South Side of Building
 
SPEAKER:  Please join us as we will hear from Gradon Yohe, Director and Marnie Choisnard, Group Fitness Instructor, with Health Zone.

DRESS:  Business 
 
COST: $40.00. Please bring checks payable to EWI of Tulsa to the meeting or mail to Heather Stephen, Helmerich & Payne, Inc., 1437 S. Boulder Ave., Suite 1400, Tulsa, OK  74119
 
In order to provide the appropriate seating arrangements and dinner servings, it is important that we have all RSVPs by Friday, January 7

RSVP:  Don't forget you now RSVP through the link inside the Monthly Chapter Meeting Notice that you receive separately via email.
*Safety measures are in place for this meeting: 
  • Masks will be provided.
  • We are limiting the seating at each table.
  • Tables and seating will be placed a safe distance apart.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available.
•• Effective Dec 1, 2021••
Firm or Executive Representatives and Individual Members not providing a response by the designated response date will be considered as an affirmative response. If they do not attend the monthly meeting, they will be considered a no show and subsequently billed the monthly meeting fee.
 
RSVP deadline will now be the Friday before our monthly meeting.

December Meeting Highlights

Food Bank 

So proud of our members!
This year’s food drive brought in
496 POUNDS of food that will feed 595 FAMILIES!
Well done, ladies!

December Program Comments:

  • Delish. Love TW's.
  • Food was good and set up was nice.
  • I recommend we do not use TW's AFAB catering anymore.
  • Chicken was very dry and tough.
  • My only issue with the Bishop's building for December meeting is getting there. The traffic in December is terrible and road construction didn't help this year. 
  • Always love the Bishop building for meetings.
  • Nice room, easy parking.
  • Very excited to have learned about what they do for the community.
  • Loved the presentations. We need to recruit the food bank to join our chapter asap.
  • So impressed with our chapter and the amount of donations!
  • EWI should volunteer at the Food Bank and have a meeting at their location. I’ve heard their chef is great.
December Suggestions/Feedback:
  • Change up locations from South Tulsa.
  • Love the uplifting programming that focuses the good we can do for others.
  • I would like to see some type of career training or work related topic.
  • Keep up the great work!
  • Maybe we go volunteer at the Food Bank? Could we have dinner there and then sort & pack?
  • Continue to bring in philanthropic opportunities to share with our chapter.
  • Bunco

Announcements
We NEED EWI Mentors!
Remember when you first joined? Scary, right?
We would love to get a few mentors to help guide our
new members along the way. 
Please contact Lori Heerlyn for more information.
lori.heerlyn@tdwilliamson.com

Please contact Lori Heerlyn at lori.heerlyn@tdwilliamson.com if you would like to donate door prizes for our upcoming meetings!
Door Prize Disclaimer: MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! 
Please send any announcements you would like to share in the Connect to Liza Wenzel by emailing her at liza@wenzelcreative.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  • January 1 - New Years Day
  • January 6 - National Technology Day
  • January 11 - SAA Committee Meeting (Tuesday prior to Monthly Meeting)
  • January 13 - EWI of Tulsa Monthly Chapter Meeting
  • January 14 - National Dress Up Your Pet Day
  • January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • January 19 - Programs Committee Meeting - 3rd Wednesday
  • January 26 - EWI Monthly Board Meeting @ 4-5 pm (Virtual) - 4th Wednesday
  • January 27 - Membership Committee (Virtual) - 4th Thursday
January EWI Birthdays

Representatives
January 15 - Christina Waller - ParFab Companies
January 26 - Cayanne Brander, Warren Professional Building Corporation
January 27 - Janis Cohlmia, Tropical Plant Design

 Executives
January 6 - Walter Hulse, ONEOK, Inc.
January 9 - Tim Lyons, TTCU Federal Credit Union
January 24 - Mark Cohlmia, Tropical Plan Design

January Firm Anniversaries

Firm Anniversaries
Helmerich & Payne, Inc........1984
Tulsa City-County Library.....2021

In and Around Tulsa!
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Tips on handling your end-of-year fatigue

Despite hanging beautiful decorations with Christmas music in your ear, many are also left preparing their home for holiday guests, cooking grandiose dinners and wrapping up holiday shopping – making it an exhausting time of year (especially when you’re supposed to be relaxed and taking a break from work stress).

Here are some tips to fight end-of-year fatigue:

• Get quality, good sleep (aim for 6-8 hours each night)

• Watch your caffeine and alcohol intake

• Limit your naps (tip: 20-minute naps between 1-3 p.m. are professionally recommended)

• Eat well

• Exercise often

• Identify where your stress stems from (seek professional counseling if needed)

– Carolyn Taylor, Jones PR
2021-2022 Officers & Directors

President
Lori Heerlyn, T.D. Williamson
lori.heerlyn@tdwilliamson.com
918-447-5085

Vice President/President-Elect
Tamara Conner,ONEOK, Inc.
tamara.conner@oneok.com
918-588-7902

Secretary
Crystal Black, OneDigital
cblack@onedigital.com
918-497-1170

Treasurer
Heather Stephen, Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
heather.stephen@hpinc.com
918-588-5709

Sergeant-at-Arms
Joni Whitehead, System One Oklahoma
joni.whitehead@systemone.com
918-922-7131

B/C/DP Director
Kelli Gernandt, Trust Company of Oklahoma
kgernandt@trustok.com
918-488-6901

Membership (Recruitment)
Tonya Solomon, ARC Document Solutions
tonya.solomon@e-arc.com
918-663-8100

Membership (Retention)
Gloria McQuade, Burnett Home Improvement
gmcquade@burnettinc.com
918-826-7600

Programs
Susan Miller, Warren Professional Building Corp
slmiller2@saintfrancis.com
918-481-7953

Communications
Liza Wenzel, Wenzel Creative
liza@wenzelcreative.com
918-270-0316

Advisors
Reta Jay, LDKerns Contractors
rhallam@ldkerns.com
918-299-9797

Trish Richey, Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
trish.richey@hpinc.com
918-588-5140

Kim Bowman, T.D. Wiliamson
kim.bowman@tdwilliamson.com
918-447-5044

Jody Davis, Accent Moving, Storage & Logistics/Mayflower
jodydavis@accentmoving.com
918-251-5594
 
Our Vision
To enhance professional growth and development within a diverse group of women while empowering them to make a difference as they inspire others.

 
Our Mission
EWI brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of:
  • Promoting member firms;
  • Enhancing personal and professional development, and,
  • Encouraging community involvement
     
Our Values
Integrity | Excellence | Respect | Collaboration
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