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The
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December, 2008
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Dear
Pauline,
Happy Holidays! Happy and Successful 2009!
As 2008 comes to a close, 2009 appears full of rich promise on the horizon. It's time to pause, reflect and consider any areas of potential personal or professional growth and the prerequisite changes accompanying that growth. How does WOVI fit into the changes you want to make? Ask yourself these questions:
What do you want to do that is different?
What did you accomplish in 2008 that is a springboard for your 2009 goals?
What dreams do you have that it is now time to realize?
WOVI and your participation can and will support you in realizing your dreams. Our theme for 2009 is Live the Power of WOVI: Empowering Women to Lead! With that in mind, share your dreams, ideas and goals with your mentor. Allow her to hold you accountable for the commitment you've made to the changes you want to realize.
Remember, inWOVI you have the wisdom of your mentor, the encouragement of the members of your chapter at the meetings and in the MentoRing and the support available through InterestRings and other special WOVI events. Make 2009 your best year ever through your WOVI membership, and Live the Power of WOVI!
Pauline Shirley
President and Founder, WOVI, Inc.
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New WOVI Chapters
WOVI warmly welcomes new chapter WOVI ATW-Dallas launching on January 15th. This chapter will meet in the evening on the third Thursday of every month at various locations in the greater Dallas area. Under the leadership of Lisa Danzer, WOVI ATW- Dallas brings a strong leadership team and group of women to our WOVI family.
This future chapter, under the leadership of Dee Dees, is progressing beautifully. Look for a Launch date in the late January or early part of February.
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| The Privilege of WOVI Membership
It is time to renew your membership!
Did you know that you may pay your dues annually or semi-annually?
Did you know that you may pay by check or by credit card?
Dues notices will be hitting your mailbox over the next few weeks. You have the option to pay by check or credit card. Please submit your dues renewal to WOVI, Inc., P. O. Box 803144, Dallas, Texas 75380-3144 or pay at the January chapter meeting. The notice will include a place for your credit card information.
All chapters offer discounted meeting rates for all current members until the February meeting. If you have not already renewed, you must do so at the February meeting to be eligible for the member rate.
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Recent Actions of WOVI Inc.'s Executive Board
At the December 13, 2008, WOVI Executive Meeting the Executive Board approved WOVI Red River Chapter's community service project as a pilot community mentoring program. After a trial period, efforts and results will be reviewed by WOVI Executive to determine the feasibility of recommending the program for use by other chapters as an official community service project.
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WOVI Calendar of Events
January 1, 2009 - New chapter leadership team takes office in all chapters
January 17, 2009 - WOVI Executive Strategic Planning Session
February 3, 2009 - Fish City Grill First Tuesday Benefit - lunch or dinner. All WOVI members are encouraged to participate. Knox-Henderson location - 2323 N. Henderson Avenue, Dallas.
February 28, 2009 - WOVI Executive Council First Quarter Meeting (Open to chapter leaders and members) WOVI Executive Council is comprised of all chapter presidents, WOVI Ambassadors, Directors and Executive Board.
April 25, 2009 - WOVI Executive Council Second Quarter Meeting (Open to chapter leaders and members)
August 4, 2009 - Fish City Grill First Tuesday Benefit - Preston Royal location - 10720 Preston Road, No. 1012, Dallas. All members of WOVI are encouraged to have lunch or dinner.
October 9 & 10, 2009 - WOVI Annual Conference
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Interest Rings
In addition to monthly meetings, WOVI has developed common interest groups led by members for those desiring help and enlightenment in specific areas. The regularly scheduled subgroups, called InterestRings highlight a multitude of interests, concerns or pursuits.
The ArtistRing meets the second Wednesday at LaMadeleine's on Belt Line in Addison facilitated by Lynda Rhodes. Contact her at lkrhodes@aol.com.
The EmpoweRing meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 8:30 AM at LaMadeleine's on Campbell east of Coit in Richardson facilitated by Holli Terry. Contact her at Holli.Terry@rbcdain.com.
The WritersRing meets 6:30 PM on the first Tuesday each month at LaMadeleine's on Campbell east of Coit in Richardson facilitated by Kim Andrews. Contact her at kimandrews972@sbcglobal.net.
Meeting times, dates and locations of three new InterestRings will be announced soon. They are an ImageRing, an evening EmpoweRing and the return of the SpeakersRing. Interest has been expressed for a FinancialRing. If you are interested in any of these and did not sign up for them at the conference, please contact Pauline Shirley at ps@PaulineShirley.com.
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WOVI (Women of Visionary Influence) Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, develops programs and activities designed to lead, educate and mentor women.
Through encouragement, genuine respect and inclusiveness, we celebrate self and others.
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