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  Empowering Women to Reach New Heights    MARCH 2010    

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 COMMITTEES
 

Live After Five
       
 

Live after Five, Co-Chairs: Kim Garver, Smith & Wollensky; Ginger Maxwell, The Capital Grille. Host receptions after business hours to provide networking opportunities for members and potential new members.

 
 

 
 

SparkPlugs
       
 

SparkPlugs, Co-Chairs: Whitney Whitmire; AT&T, Jennifer Keen; Sterling Bank. The SparkPlug’s mission is to ignite future leaders through a diversified educational program of quarterly events.

 
 

 
 

Health & Wellness
       
 
Health & Wellness, Co-Chairs: Megan Hotze; Baylor College of Medicine, Renee Wharton; MD Anderson Hospital. The Committee’s main initiative is to educate women on preventive health issues. The committee hosts health seminars at member companies and hosts an annual health luncheon in May. Meets every 2nd Thursday, 6pm.
 
 

 
 

Communications
       
 
Communications, Co-Chairs: Trinh Abrell; Management Advisory Systems, Susie Hale; eFrog Pond, Inc.  The Communications Committee’s main initiative is to increase the Chamber’s visibility in the community via our website, weekly emails, newsletters and other media. We welcome submissions of photos and articles of chamber events to help promote the chamber and educate women in our community. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the GHWCC office unless otherwise posted. For more information about this committee, please send email to Trinh Abrell.
 
 

 
 

Education/Mentoring
       
 

Education/Mentoring, Chair: Martha Raymond; Beth Wolff Real Estate. Host job shadowing programs with Aldine, Houston, Spring and Spring Branch School Districts. Host principal for a day with HISD. Encourage students to take accelerated classes to prepare for college through the Texas Scholars Program with SBISD. The committee reviews and selects the scholarship winners for the Chamber through an application process. Meets every 3rd Thursday, 11:30am

 
 

 
 

International
       
 
International, Co-Chairs: Ali Taghi, A. Taghi Fine Apparel; Cristal Montanez Baylor, Hashoo Foundation. Introduce traditions and customs of other countries to our membership. Embrace newcomers to Houston with welcoming luncheon/reception. 
 
 

 
 

Leadership
       
 
Leadership, Co-Chairs: Denise Marks; RBC Dain Rauscher, Susan Hill; Commercial Real Estate Women. Help women prepare for leadership roles in business and social arenas.  The committee oversees The Greater Houston Conference for Women. The Conference will host speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter the most to women, including health, personal finance, business and entrepreneurship, career resources, work-life balance, media and more. The Conference offers incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development, and personal growth.
 
 

 
 

Membership
       
 

Membership, Co-Chairs: Marie Gilbert; Re/Max Westside, Dusty Gilbert; Bare Communications. To recruit new members and volunteers.  The committee also helps with retention of members. Meets every 2nd Tuesday.

 
 

 
 

No Parking Zone
       
 

No Parking Zone, Chair: Denise Hamilton; CB Richard Ellis.

"NO Parking!: Women Moving from Plateau to Pinnacle": Women have more potential for success than ever before. However, sometimes, we get stuck in one spot and have trouble figuring out the path to to the next level in our career growth. No Parking sessions group women who have reached a career plateau with women who are leaders in their respective disciplines. The goal is for this gathering of 40-50 women to openly and frankly discuss the things that impact our career success as well as the hidden rules of ascension within organizations. Sessions are held 4 times per year and are done by invitation on a space available basis. If you are interested in participating or hosting a session please submit your contact info to Denise Hamilton

 
 

 
 

Governmental Affairs
       
 

Governmental Affairs, Co-Chairs: Leslea Stock; Memorial’s Women’s Business Network, Kelly Stallings; Flat Rate Fax. The proactive voice of business generally on key issues and legislation specific to women. Educate women on how to serve our community in the public/political arena and encourage women to run for public and public/private boards. Encourage voter registration and “get out the vote.” Sponsor “meet the candidates” luncheon. Meets every 2nd Tuesday, 4pm

 
 

 





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