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AMARILLO WOMEN’S NETWORK NEWSLETTER

February 2017

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Special points of

Whitney Wells has been busy with our Lifetime and

Career Achievement Awards. It is right around the corner on

March 21st with wine and hors d’ouevres starting at 5:30 p.m.

and the program starting at 6:00 p.m. on the 16th floor at ANB

Plaza One building. See newsletter for details.

Mentoring luncheon will be on March 31, and we would like

AWN Members and guests to share their experiences with the students at your table.

We will be having a Membership Drive from now and until

April with a very nice prize! Please remember to bring a new

member to join and get your and their name in the drawing for

the prize. See newsletter for details.

I look forward to seeing everyone on February 24th for

our Networking luncheon! Remember to bring your business

cards to promote your business.

Blessings, Katrina Atkins

DJ Stubben — Welcome Pardner

Tiffany Hunt — dōTERRA International Bethany Wilcox—Alpha Media

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Inside this issue:

February Network 2 Luncheon

Lifetime and Career 3-4 Achievement

Mentee March 5 Luncheon

Membership Drive 6

Advertising 7

Scholarship and 8

Board Nominations

AWN Policies 9-11

Page 2 February 2017 AWN Newsletter

AWN Noon Luncheon

“Networking—Making Amarillo Women’s

Network Part of Your Success Team”

Friday, February 24, 2017

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant

3501 West 45th Ave.

Cost: $16/person

RSVP By: Tuesday, February 21st to Loretta Williams by phone 374-5058 or by email:

[email protected]

NOTES: ✓ AWN invites those with a February birthdays to bring a door prize.

We will begin with an ice-breaker to get to know one another. For this activity, we need those who will attend to send Sissy Campbell, VP for Programs, a short email at [email protected] with a characteristic of what makes them unique, either in their work environment or in their personal lives. Example: Sissy feels she is unique because she’s the only one in the area who is fluent in the Greek language. It doesn’t matter that nobody in this area has a need for that skill! It only matters that she feels that this is unique about her in Amarillo. Come on, everyone has an individual characteristic that makes that person unique. Please share it with the network. We will also have a fun activity to help us build our AWN success team. Come join the fun!

SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS

Every noon meeting you will have an opportunity to have 5 minutes to

share about your business and ask for referrals. Just put your business

card in the basket at the guest relations when you get your name tag and

at the end of each meeting a card will drawn to present at next meeting.

February 2017 AWN Newsletter Page 3

Amarillo Women’s Network

Lifetime and Career Achievement Awards March 21, 2017 (Tuesday)

5:30 — 7:00 p.m.

Hors d’ouevres at 5:30 p.m.

Program starts at 6:00 p.m.

Amarillo National Bank, Skyline Room, 16th Floor

401 S. Taylor, Amarillo, TX Reservations Required: Whitney Wells by March 14 at 806-378-8298 or e-mail at

[email protected].

Amarillo Women’s Network will present the Career Achievement and Lifetime Achievement Awards on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, to honor the following local women:

DJ Stubben Lifetime Achievement Awardee

Entrepreneur DJ Stubben has published 2 books, 1 poem, composed 1 song, has been a professional musician, and was a stand-up comic for 3 years. She has served on numerous non-profit boards and has been a member of Lions Club International and Kiwanis International since 1984. She also serves on the board of the 100 Club which provides assistance to first-responders and their families in times of need. In 1981, DJ purchased a little newcomer service called Welcome Pardner. Welcome Pardner now serves 7,500 business professionals and residents in Amarillo and the surrounding area. Welcome Pardner’s mission is to serve businesses and non-profits with networking and

marketing while connecting consumers and businesses.


Career Achievement Awardees

Dr. Dana West Captain Elizabeth Brown

Dr. Dana West – The majority of public school teachers are women, but few ever achieve the rank of superintendent for a large school district. Dr. West has a 25-year history as an educator. She began her career as a teacher and moved up the ranks to principal, cluster director, and now the first female superintendent for the largest school district in the Panhandle. Dr. West supervises dozens of campuses and thousands of employees, but her true joy comes from visiting campuses and building relationships. She cares deeply for all the children entrusted in her care and works to make a positive impact in their lives.

Captain Brown started her career with the Amarillo Police Department (APD) as a civilian dispatcher in 2000 and became an officer in 2002. She served in the Uniform Division working her way up to Sergeant and then supervisor of the Service Division (dispatch and records) in 2009. She was the 3

rd female to make the rank of

Lieutenant and in 2015 she became the first female shift commander. She was promoted to Captain in January 2016 becoming the first female police officer to be promoted to this rank and is currently one of four Captains in leadership roles at APD.


The March luncheon every year is dedicated to the Students and Mentors of the Amarillo Women’s Network-Rotary Clubs’ Mentoring program. High school students who participate in this program, along with their school counselors and mentors are invited to join the AWN members for lunch a special program. This year the program will focus on helping these students develop skills and behaviors that will lead them to successful college and workplace outcomes. There will be four presenters: Denese Skinner, Senior Director of the Career Center at West Texas A& M

University (WTAMU) who will speak on “Cool Majors. Hot Jobs”; Brandy Carr, Interim Director of WTAMU’s Student Advising Center, who will

speak on the college admission process and beyond; Melodie Graves, Senior Advising Associate at Amarillo College and previous

participant in AWN’s Mentoring program, who will present realistic strategies to develop for success in college; and

Rene Butcher, Human Resource Manager at Zinnia Employment Services, who will help students understand the process of seeking employment. There will be a short Q&A session following all presentations.

This program will not only help our local mentees gain valuable information but also develop their own network of knowledgeable people in the college and business environments.

Mentoring Luncheon

Friday, March 31, 2017

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $16.00/person

Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant 3501 West 45th Ave.

RSVP By: Tuesday, March 28th to Loretta Williams by phone 374-5058 or by email:

[email protected]

NOTES: ✓ AWN invites those with a March birthdays to bring a door prize.

We will be hosting our student mentees and their counselors. We would like AWN Members

and guests to share their experiences with the students at your table.


MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTEST!!

CHANCES TO WIN $50 GIFT CARD

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTEST!!

Invite a potential member to join AWN and both your

names go into the drawing for a $50 gift card. Pay

before April 30th and get an additional two tickets put in

the drawing.

Renew or join for $55 by April 30th.

Do you want to be in our directory? Join today!!!

Mail in membership form with money or pay at the noon

meetings. Membership form (attached at the end of the

newsletter) to update your information for the directory.

Contact: Natalie Crown at 806-206-6922 or email at

[email protected].

February 2017 AWN Newsletter Page 7

GET SOME GREAT

ADVERTISING!!! If you want to Advertise in the Directory and

Newsletter, pay $30 and provide your business

card to Natalie Crown at 806-206-6922 or

[email protected]. Deadline: May 31


THANK YOU FOR ALL WHO HELPED IN THE DECEMBER

FUNDRAISING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS—$2,747

WAS RAISED—WAY TO GO LADIES!!!

AWN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW

AVAILABLE Attached at the end of this news letter i s the AWN Scholarship Application form, and please provide to any woman who may ben e f i t f r om th i s scholarship. See form for details.

AWN BOARD NOMINATIONS

The nominations for officers for the upcoming fiscal year beginning May 1 are to be held in

an upcoming meeting. Nominations for the following positions:

President

1st VP-Membership

2nd VP-Co-Programs

2nd VP-Co-Programs

3rd VP-Career Achievement

4th VP-Scholarships

Treasurer

Secretary

Amarillo Women's Network - Nominating Committee:

Sissy Campbell Gayle Ray Maria Stickel Rhonda Dittfurth

Please contact anyone from the nominating committee or Sissy Campbell at sissycambell

@suddenlink.net or at 576-7898 about the nominations for the Board before February 23.

AWN WEBSITE POLICIES


Mass E—mail From AWN Website It is AWN’s policy that the organization will not send mass e-mail to the membership for anything other than

AWN events or notices. This policy is in place for two purposes: (1) to keep down the amount of e-mail that

is sent to the membership from AWN; (2) to keep down the amount of work it takes to do an e-mail to all

members. If we were to do a mass e-mailing for one event, we would be obligated to do this for every

member and for every event.


AMARILLO WOMEN’S

NETWORK IS NOW ON

FACEBOOK.

www.amarillowomensnetwork.org

A RESERVATION MADE IS A RESERVATION PAID—NOON MEETINGS REMINDER

Our policy is that we require all reservations made for AWN noon meetings be paid regardless of

whether or not you attend. This is because AWN must also pay the number of meals reserved

with Abuelo’s, even if that number is more than the actual attendance.

While a reservation is not required to attend a meeting, we encourage and need our members to

reserve for meetings so that we can obtain a close estimate of the number of people that will be

attending in order to notify Abuelo’s how many tables to set up. Reservations also allow us to

give our speakers an idea of how many handouts and materials might be required for a meeting.

We ask that you keep this policy in mind when you make reservations. Thank you for your

consideration.

AWN MENTOR PROGRAM CALENDAR

For more details, call Lynn Burns at 376-1555 or e-mail

at [email protected]

March 8 Medical Careers Seminar – Texas Tech – Mike Hooten 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. March 31 AWN Luncheon – Mentees/Counselors are guests

April 26 Final Luncheon – Honors Students Mentees, Mentors and Volunteers


Noon Meeting Policies

Noon Meeting Agenda

Members and guests are welcome to make

announcements at the noon meetings. If you

would like to make an announcement please

contact Katrina Atkins at 806-220-5126 before

the meeting, so you can be added to the

meeting agenda.

AWN’s Standing Reservation Policy

AWN meets at noon on the last Friday of each

month. Meetings are held on the Wyndham

Garden Hotel, 3100 I-40 West, from 11:45 am

until 1:00 pm.

To make lunch reservations contact Loretta

Williams at 374-5058 by Tuesday before the

lunch. Lunch for regular meetings is $14.00 for

Members and Guests. A reservation made is a

reservation paid.

Amarillo Women’s Network Amarillo Women’s Network (AWN) is an excellent source of

information, resources, contacts and opportunities to assist in your

success in the business world today. AWN was founded in 1980

and is dedicated to:

Providing a professional, educational and personal

support network for career women

Offer stimulating programs and life enhancing seminars

Serve as a resource for executive recruiting

Provide role models for the community

Our mission is to build an effective organization of women

business owners and professionals that is committed to the

success of its members as well as an exchange of business.

AWN welcomes members who are dedicated to the advancement

and success of professional women. If you would like to become a

member of this dynamic group and expand your business network,

then join us today by contacting Lynn Burns at 806-376-1555 or for

more details log on to:

www.AmarilloWomensNetwork.org

AWN Quarterly Update is published quarterly for Amarillo Women’s

Network. Any member wishing to submit material for publication should contact the President or

Editor.

P. O. Box 1661

Amarillo, TX 79105


President: Katrina Atkins 806-220-5126

Membership: Natalie Crown 206-6922

Reservations: Loretta Williams 806-374-5058

Editor: Elena Seidlitz 806-378-8337



success in the business world today. AWN was founded in 1980

and is dedicated to:

Providing a professional, educational and personal

support network for career women





business owners and professionals that is committed to the

success of its members as well as an exchange of business.




then join us today by contacting Natalie Crown at 806-358-9128 or

[email protected]. For more details log on to:


Noon Meeting Agenda

Members and guests are welcome to make

announcements at the noon meetings. If you

would like to make an announcement please

contact Katrina Atkins at 806-220-5126 before

the meeting, so you can be added to the

meeting agenda.

AWN’s Standing Reservation Policy

AWN meets at noon on the last Friday of

each month. Meetings are held on the Abuelo’s

Mexican Restaurant, 3501 West 45th Street

from 11:45 am until 1:00 pm.

To make lunch reservations contact Loretta

Williams at 374-5058 by Tuesday before the

lunch. Lunch for regular meetings is $16.00 for

members and guests. A reservation made is a

reservation paid.



success in the business world today. AWN was founded in 1980 and

is dedicated to:

Providing a professional, educational and personal support

network for career women





business owners and professionals that is committed to the success

of its members as well as an exchange of business.




then join us today by contacting Natalie Crown at 806-206-6922 or

[email protected]. For more details log on to:


Revised 1/10/08


Scholarship Application

Attach photo here

(if available) Return to: Scholarship Coordinator


P.O. Box 1661

Amarillo, TX 79105-1661

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name of Applicant______________________________________________________ ____________________________ Last First Middle Place of work

Current Address_______________________________________________________________________________________ PO Box or Street City State Zip Code

County in which you live_____________________________ E-mail address:______________________________

Phone Number__________________________ Date of Birth________________________________ Area Code Number Mo. Day Year

Father/Guardian_____________________________ ________________________________ _______________________

Name Address if different from applicant Occupation

Mother/Guardian_________________________ _____________________________ _____________________ Name Address if different from applicant Occupation

Spouse_________________________________ _____________________________ _____________________ Name Place of work Occupation

List the household residents and their ages (including any adults/children who may be the responsibility of the parents)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

How many household residents will be enrolled in college next year?_____________________________________________

ACADEMIC INFORMATION An official copy of high school or college transcript or equivalent must be attached.

____________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Name of High School Attended City State

Graduation Year_____________ GPA/Scale _______/________ Rank/Class Size _________/____________

SAT Test Score________ ACT Standard Score___________

If tests have not been taken, explain other admission criteria for program of choice__________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________ ________________ ___________________________________________ Name of college if currently attending Classification City State

Last Date Attended_____________________ Hours Completed___________ Cumulative GPA______________

______________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Anticipated Major or Field of Study College/University you plan to attend

Revised 1/10/08

Have you applied for admission to this college/university? Yes No Accepted? Yes No

Do you intend to be ________Part-time (less than 12 hours) _________Full-time (12 hours or more)

Have you applied for Federal Financial Aid? Yes No

Do you plan to work while attending college/university? Yes No If yes, approximate hours/week__________

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

List employment history, beginning with the present.

Employer Position From month/year

SERVICE INFORMATION

Using the space below, please list your most important community activities and school related extracurricular activities:

Activities Number of years Level of involvement (i.e. Officer, member)

Special recognition, awards, and honors Number of years Group or activity sponsoring the award

ASSURANCES I affirm that the information contained in this scholarship application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand

that the scholarship screening committee will review this information and that all information will remain confidential.

________________________________________ ____________________ Student Signature Date

Revised 01/17/07

Amarillo Women’s Network Scholarship Application

Guidelines The Amarillo Women’s Network has established a scholarship fund to support the educational goals of deserving individuals who seek to improve their career potential. The AWN scholarships are awarded annually for the following school year (fall and spring semesters) to recipients who have demonstrated leadership ability and initiative in their past educational and work efforts and who are pursuing a degree which will enable them to reach their professional goals. Financial need is not the primary consideration. A recipient of an AWN scholarship must submit proof of enrollment to the AWN scholarship Committee Chair at the beginning of each semester to obtain funding for the semester. If a recipient drops out of school or is placed on academic probation, the recipient must immediately notify AWN. Application Instructions Deadline for submission of applications with attachments shall be April 1 each year and must be in the hands of the committee chair by 5:00 p.m. that day. FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED. Application Instructions

A. Complete all the information requested on the attached pages, sign and date your application. B. A typed narrative limited to two pages must be attached including the following:

1. a biographical sketch including information of a personal or professional nature which you believe would help the scholarship committee understand why you should receive a scholarship based on demonstrated leadership ability and initiative in past educational and work efforts,

2. an explanation of how your leadership potential would benefit from further education and, 3. a brief explanation of how your leadership skills will be used to promote women’s needs in

the community. C. Attach to your application, a photo of yourself (head shot) suitable for publication (if available). D. Provide a copy of your complete college transcript if you already have college credit. If you have

less than 15 hours of college credit, your high school transcript or equivalent must be provided (a photocopy will be acceptable).

E. Return your application and attachments by April 1 to:

Amarillo Women’s Network Scholarship Committee Chair P.O. Box 1661 Amarillo, Texas 79105-1661 ALL THE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE APRIL 1 DEADLINE OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND REJECTED.

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35(6,'(17·60( SSAGE · DJ Stubben ² W elcome Pardner T iffan y Hunt ² GÀ7(5 R A Interna tional Bethany Wilcox ² Alpha Media interest : Career Achievement on March 21, 2017 In