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WOVI North Dallas Presents
Join Us! Thursday, April 18, 2024,
7:00 – 8:30 PM CT – Online via Zoom
Zoom room opens at 6:30, please join us early for social time! Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM CT
Meeting Highlights: TEAL Talks Open Panel Discussion, MentoRing™ Exercise, and a chance to spend time with some wonderful women!
No Meeting Fees for Online Meetings!
Presentation:
TEAL Table Talks: Insightful women panelists with diverse backgrounds will launch the round table conversation, sharing their Experiences, Answers, and Learning on timely, essential topics. Add your perspective by attending and contributing to the discussion! No matter where you are on your life’s journey, your viewpoint has value. Participate or just appreciate what you’ll hear!
TEAL Table Talks Topic for April 18: MENTORING
What motivated you to mentor? How have you grown as you have mentored others?
TEAL Table Talk Panelists:
Nancy Bateman is long-retired from a dual career in geophysics and telecom engineering. She has a bachelors in Mathematics and a Masters of Science in Telecom Engineering from SMU in Dallas. Now she puts her other professional time and talent to work as a volunteer for non profits including as a grant writer with the Deaf Action Center of Dallas, serving on non-profit boards, leading the grief program at her church, 30 years active leadership with Toastmasters and over the past 10 years has built a creative outlet and business as a fused glass artist with the Wild Valley Studio.
She has been featured at the Texas Visual Artists Association Gallery in downtown Dallas and the 2020 GALLERY in Frisco. She has a major installation currently being curated at THE MODERN COUNTRY GALLERY in Winnsboro, TX.
Nancy was recognized in 2004 as the WOVI Mentor of the Year.
Maria Hasenhüttl, PhD, is Professor and Assistant Area Coordinator, Organizations, Strategy and International Management, at Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. With well over a decade of experience in academia, Maria has dedicated her career to empowering students and professionals to understand and navigate the complexities of the modern workplace. She believes that equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to create healthier, more inclusive, and productive work environments will lead to improved organizational performance and enhanced quality of life for employees.
Throughout her tenure Maria has had the privilege of guiding and inspiring countless students on their journey to becoming effective leaders and change agents within their organization. In addition to sponsoring and mentoring multiple Toastmasters clubs at UTD, she also develops initiatives to foster neuroinclusive workplaces, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone to thrive. The inaugural Neurodiversity at Work Panel at the Jindal School in 2023 marked the beginning of what she envisions to evolve into a comprehensive and vital support network for neurodivergent employees in North Texas.
Maria Hasenhüttl was a 2023 Pauline Shirley Mentor of the Year honoree.
Grace Tyler, MBA, is an IT Project Manager and Center for Excellence and Innovation Specialist at Oncor. Currently Chairman of the Board of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA-DFW, Grace promotes Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics, managing technical symposium seminars and youth programs to promote students’ interest in STEM. As a Distinguished Toastmaster, Grace founded the first Dallas-area Asian Toastmasters Club, Texas Dragon, promoting self-confidence and personal achievements for hundreds of members using English as a second language. An active leader in Toastmasters, Grace has chartered additional clubs at Texas Instruments; conducts regular Speechcraft and Youth Leadership Programs, and tirelessly continues to mentor, sponsor, train, and lead in Toastmasters and her community.
Grace has been recognized as Toastmaster of the Year in 1997, the “Heart of District 50” in 2008, and WOVI Mentor of the Year honoree in 2017.
Facilitator & Program Chair:
Pauline Shirley founded Women of Visionary Influence after serving as International President of Toastmasters International. As the second women to hold that position in the organization’s history, her experience made it obvious to her that women wanted and needed mentoring. With a passion for noble leadership, her experience over the years also includes serving as President of Dallas Association of Training and Development. That leadership passion served her well as earlier in her career she led her Toastmasters District to number one in the world while setting a new world’s record of chartering new clubs.
Professionally, Pauline’s career covered a variety of industries, from city government to fashion to real estate development and to construction.
She has lived in Europe, the middle East and the Far East as well as multiple states. Pauline currently lives in New Jersey and is involved in introducing Women of Visionary Influence to the women in south Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
Take Your Seat at the TEAL Table!
Join us Thursday, April 18, and be part of the discussion on Mentoring!
Location:
Currently meeting online via Zoom. RSVP for meeting link.
Agenda:
5:30 pm MT / 6:30 pm CT / 7:30 pm ET Connect / Social Time
6:00 pm MT / 7:00 pm CT / 7:30 pm ET Meeting Start Time / Introductions
TEAL Table Panelists
Open Discussion
MentoRing™ Exercise
Closing Comments
7:30 / 8:30 / 9:30 pm Meeting Adjourns
Member Spotlight:
Be inspired by the latest Member Spotlight. Each month, we allow one of our fabulous members the opportunity to share something special about themselves. It’s a great way to get to know them better and be inspired by their wisdom and experience. We always look forward to seeing them truly shine in the Member Spotlight! Member Spotlight Speaker won’t be featured every meeting.
The Dream Bowl & WOVI Moments:
Every meeting includes an opportunity to share WOVI Moments, your accomplishments and Mentor-to-Mentee Moments. This is your chance to thank your mentor, appreciate your mentee, share a recent success or accomplishment, also known as “bragging rights or shining star moments,” or to share an experience you have had because you are a member of WOVI. Members and guests alike are encouraged to participate.
MentoRing™ Exercise
Each WOVI Chapter meeting allows for time to reflect or work on the topic of the meeting. It is a trademarked exercise created by our Co-Founder Pauline Shirley and instigated at the very first WOVI public meeting. It is unique and beneficial in that each individual provides her comments or answers to a relevant question, then receives immediate input and feedback from the meeting participants. It happens in small groups so wisdom and knowledge are both gained and imparted personally. The results can be life-changing!
New Member Orientation:
To learn more about WOVI and the value of membership, attend the Member and Mentor Orientation prior to the meeting. If you plan to attend the orientation, please let us know when you RSVP by indicating “YES” that you are also attending the orientation!
RSVP & Contact Form:
Meeting Costs:
No Meeting Fees for Online Meetings!
WOVI Members Price – $5
Guests – $15
Meals are available for purchase when meetings are held at a restaurant location
Payable by credit card, check or cash at the door, or PayPal in advance.
Please enter a payment for each meeting you RSVP’d for above.
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WOVI Member Renewal
WOVI North Dallas Members: Remember to renew in January or June and save $20.00 when you pay a 12 month membership for $100.00 — ONLY AVAILABLE when you renew in January or June!
Members may pay a six month membership renewal for $60.00. Select your option and pay with Paypal today!
WOVI Membership Renewal
Meeting Sponsors:
Are you interested in promoting your business to WOVI women? Please consider being a meeting sponsor. Contact Pauline Shirley at woviex@WOVI.com or 214-450-6075.
Door Prizes:
For in-person meetings only: Did you know that there are door prizes given away at each meeting. Members are invited to bring a door prize for others to enjoy!
Member-to-Member Table:
For in-person meetings only: At every meeting a member-to-member table is available for you to share your brochures, business cards, special community events, a book you’ve authored or on occasion your art or crafts. Make the most of this option so that everyone gets to know each other and your unique interests better.
Cancellations / No-Shows:
For in-person meetings only: Please let us know if you cannot attend by Wednesday evening, the day before the meeting, if at all possible. This helps us to better plan and prepare the meeting room and coordinate with our location team. Payments made ahead of time will accrue to the next meeting you attend.
Special Meals / Dietary Restrictions:
For in-person meetings only: Since you place your menu selections upon arrival, you can indicate any special requests at that time. On The Border offers gluten-free and vegetarian options.
WOVI Member Meeting Fee
For in-person meetings only: WOVI Members pay 12 month meeting fees for $50.00 and save $10.00! Pay with Paypal below.
About WOVI North Dallas:
The original Chapter of Women of Visionary Influence, WOVI North Dallas is currently being led by Pauline Shirley, the founder of WOVI, Inc. As WOVI’s original Chapter, many of the valuable aspects of WOVI were tested, improved and proven in this chapter. Currently meeting virtually, we are available to women around the globe. As soon a feasible, this chapter will return to face-to-face meetings at a location in the general area of North Dallas, Addison or Richardson, Texas. In the meantime, our virtual meetings provide the same interesting, encouraging and supportive meetings beginning with a warm and friendly pre-meeting gathering. Our program speakers, sure to please all, are selected to provide information of interest to all women. Our MentoRing experience consistently supports and empowers all participants.
About WOVI, Inc.:
WOVI, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers women to lead and mentor.
Our Vision:
Women empowered to make a difference in their lives, communities, and in the world.
2023-2024 Officers:
President
Valerie Bartley
First Vice President
Open
Second Vice President
Open
Vice President Finance
Pauline Shirley
Vice President Member Services
Open
Vice President Programs
Pauline Shirley
Vice President Mentoring
Cynthia Lucas
Vice President Membership
Open
Vice President Communications
Danni Babik
Vice President Administration
Shay Bolds
WOVI North Dallas' Upcoming Meetings:
WOVI North Dallas’ Meetings Are Held The Third Thursday of Each Month.
Save The Date For These Upcoming Meetings!
>> Thursday, May 16, 2024 — TBA” >> Thursday, June 20, 2024 — TBA
>> Thursday, July 18, 2024 — TBA
LeadersRing™:
LeadersRings are held periodically. Some are via conference calls and some are live face-to-face meetings. Detailed information about the type of meeting and location of meetings will be sent via email (you may sign up to receive these announcements on the right side of this page) to all members and posted on the website.
WOVI has given me the confidence and accountability I need to pursue my dreams. Also, WOVI has given me wonderful friends.
Nancy Starr-Cassidy- WOVI Member
“The impact that WOVI has had on me since I became a member is huge. When I first became a member of WOVI, I was in the middle of some personal challenges. Going to the meetings helped me to move through these challenges by focusing on the topics that our meetings presented and stepping out of me and being of a help to someone else. I also developed deeper friendships with my already friends and cultivated new bonds of friendship with my new friends. By being in various leadership roles in our chapter, I am a better leader by just being in the presence of other leaders on the board. Learning and putting into practice leadership skills. As I stepped out of the chapter and went to the WOVI conference, I met other entrepreneurial minded women that have presented me with new and fresh ideas to increase my various streams of income. Therefore, making WOVI, an instrument of influence and of affluence.
Dr. Ann- WOVI Member
What I like about WOVI best of all is the mentoring. Being mentored by others has led me to do things I never thought of or never would have thought possible, if I had thought of them. Being involved in a nonprofit from the very beginning has helped me in so many ways. I have learned about mission and vision. I have changed my career path at the encouragement and enlightenment from my fellow WOVI members. I have created, agonized over, and learned to live with budgets! My salary has increased by 71% since becoming a member of WOVI. I have become a better encourager and delegator. I have become a leader.
Janet Wilemon- WOVI Member
WOVI has provided me with the opportunity to become more creative and to be part of a group that is genuinely interested in empowering women. It gives me a unique insight into how to empower women outside the WOVI group, and understand at a much deeper level my influence on other women in my life.
Ruth White- WOVI Member
Nervous and feeling vulnerable as I began to experience the power of the WOVI trademark Mento-Ring exercise, I received such important information from this educator , I was so uplifted I joined the very next meeting!
Krista Hartman- WOVI Member
When I first came to WOVI I had a book I wanted to write but thought I lacked what it took to get it done. I found WOVI women to be dynamic, accomplished, down-to-earth, supportive, and uplifting. I was impressed by the caliber of woman that was attracted to this group and that made me step up my game. The support I received from people I barely knew helped me to gain confidence in my abilities to tackle this book despite the fact that I was a fresh-out-of-the-closet writer. I started to strive for goals that I had long been afraid to attempt. In the WritersRing, we have created a safe, dynamic, supportive environment that enables writers to open their hearts and minds, hone their craft, and find and explore their true voice. It is often the first place guests and new members have read their work aloud. With the support of the WritersRing, I forged ahead with my book and it will be out in May 2014. The title is The Global Red Circle – Standing in Truth, Unleashing Our Most Powerful Selves. I have even retired from my business of ten years to live my dream and be a full-time writer and a build a singing and songwriting career. WOVI women are the best!
Kim Andrews- WOVI Member
WOVI has given me the confidence and accountability I need to pursue my dreams. Also, WOVI has given me wonderful friends.
Sarah Baden- WOVI Member
WOVI women are so supportive. Meetings are rich in generosity, approval and opportunity.
Valery Guignon- WOVI Member
WOVI is the one thing my energy drives toward every month – it is unique among women’s organizations.
Frances Pelley- WOVI Member
WOVI women are absolutely the most authentic, loving, supportive and fun women. I love that we have mentors for growth, support, and encouragement through new projects.
Lynda Rhodes- WOVI Member
Would you, or someone you know, like to be a sponsor or a speaker?
Sponsorship comes with the following benefits:
Your name and logo on our meeting newsletter
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Your materials available during the meeting
Five minutes of presentation time during the meeting
If you would like to be a Sponsor or a Speaker at WOVI North Dallas, please click the first tab above, “Meeting Details,” and fill in our “RSVP & Contact Form” and let us know!
Nancy Bateman is long-retired from a dual career in geophysics and telecom engineering. She has a bachelors in Mathematics and a Masters of Science in Telecom Engineering from SMU in Dallas. Now she puts her other professional time and talent to work as a volunteer for non profits including as a grant writer with the Deaf Action Center of Dallas, serving on non-profit boards, leading the grief program at her church, 30 years active leadership with Toastmasters and over the past 10 years has built a creative outlet and business as a fused glass artist with the Wild Valley Studio. 
