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November2011 2010DecemberPRESIDENT’S MESSAGEWell hello EWI Calgary!We have all experienced life’s unexpected turns, some thingsyou just never see coming at you! Although I did not expect tobe your Chapter President this year, I am honoured and lookingforward to the opportunity of working with such a dynamicgroup of ladies as the 2011/2012 Board of Directors. This yearthe board consists of 6 new EWI members: Jacquie Stephens;Heather Walker; Robyn McKinney; Mary Pat Roche; ShawnaPerron; and Monique Reynolds. They will be guided and mentored by 5 seasonedand well versed members: Lorraine Swayze; Joanne Ruston; Susan Soderlund; JackiePontin; and myself. I would like to thank you ladies for volunteering your time,talents, and energy, in making the commitment to help ensure the ongoing successof EWI Calgary.2011-2012Officers & DirectorsPresidentMichelle Goshinmon, Encana Corp(403) 645-5160Vice PresidentJacquie Stephens, Breakthrough Consulting(403) 477-7166SecretarySusan Soderlund, Caron & Partners(403) 260-1579TreasurerAt our recent Board Retreat a wealth of information was shared between the incomingand outgoing directors. What became apparent was with so many new members tothe Calgary Chapter it is vital that we educate and even re-educate our membershipon all that EWI is. There is a rich history and we are proud of our accomplishments,we need to share our experience and mentor our new members for the future of ourorganization.Lorraine Swayze and her board did an incredible job of growing our membershiplast year. They built up great momentum, now it’s up to ALL OF US to carry thatmomentum forward! As a Chapter we’ve had incredible success making a differencein the community where we live and work, please volunteer to assist on a committeewhere you can make a difference too.Mary Pat Roche(403) 804-5105Ways & MeansShawna Perron, BMO Nesbitt Burns(403) 261-9519Retention & Recruitment DirectorHeather Walker, NuVista Energy(403)538-8552Sergeant-at-ArmsRobyn McKinney,Fairmont Palliser Hotel(403) 260-1228Program DirectorI will do all that I can to lead with consistency, clarity, compassion and character tofocus on the 3C’s of EWI.Joanne Ruston, Speedpro Signs(403) 239-2169CONNECTIONS – CAREERS – COMMUNITYJackie Pontin, GWL Realty Advisors(403) 777-0663Publications DirectorWhat they mean to us as individuals, as a Chapter and as an organization. I alsopromise we’re going to have some fun doing it too!!Okay now let’s sing it “There ain’t no stopping us now we’re on the move,we’ve got the groove!”Communications DirectorMonique Reynolds, Curwen Enterprises(403) 452-8369Past President/AdvisorLorraine Swayze, Canada Safeway Ltd.(403) 730-3868Cheers,Michelle GoshinmonRepresenting Encana CorporationPresident’s Message p. 1 New Member Firm p. 2 Firm Highlight p. 3 Chapter News p. 4 Overcoming Overwhelmed p. 5 Board Reports p. 6 Endowment reports p. 7 Photos p. 16 Humour p.18 Dates to Note p. 18 November Meeting Info p. 19 Recipe p. 20 Board and Committee Members p.21 Member Firms p.22
November 2011Calgary Monthly Newsletter Page 2ewicalgary.comNEW MEMBER FIRM: BMO NESBITT BURNSMember Rep, Shawna PerronWe welcome BMO Nesbitt Burns represented by Shawnalynn Perron.Shawna is an Investment Advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns and part of the Perron Group there.Shawna joined the Perron Group in February 2011 and will focus on bringing awareness ofinvesting to upcoming generations – the wealth creators and on building retirement and estateplans for individuals and families – the wealth preservers. As a new addition, her ambition andability to build relationships will be lucrative assets to the team. She has past experience inbusiness development and equity research, as well as in strategy development and investorrelations. The diversity of her background will amplify her ability to meet the unique needs ofour clients.Shawna holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University ofCalgary and Bachelors in Science (BSc) degree from the University of Waterloo. Shawna iscommitted to furthering her education in the financial industry and has a goal to become alicensed Portfolio Manager.She is a diligent individual and dedicated to taking the uncertainty out of investing by providing guidance and educationthrough her seminars or one-on-one meetings. For more information on the seminars visit the event page on the website orfor any questions please contact her directly at shawna.perron@nbpcd.com.Introducing the Calgary Perron BranchThe Calgary Perron Branch consists of 42 Investment Advisors administering greater than 7.5 billion in assets giving themunique access to corporate management teams and institutional investment executives. The Calgary Perron Branch is wellknown and respected for generating timely investment ideas and solutions for our clients. As a member of BMO Financial Group, one of the largest financial services providers in North America, we offer a broadrange of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and solutions to clients across Canadaand in the United States. BMO Nesbitt Burns is a core part of the success of BMO, Canada’s oldest bank, founded in 1817. Gary Perron has been Branch Manager since 1990. He is a Managing Director and Senior Vice President at BMO NesbittBurns and a member of the National Investment Strategy Committee. Gary has served as a Director of Progress EnergyResources and Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities leading up to it’s acquisition by BC Investment Corp in October 2010. Our branch holds an annual Research trip to Toronto and New York to meet with company executives and analysts faceto face. We also have a fully staffed back office and resident library.BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Ltée provide this commentary to clients for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is based on sources that we believe to bereliable, but is not guaranteed by us, may be incomplete or may change without notice. The comments included in this document are general in nature, and professional advice regarding an individual’sparticular position should be obtained. BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Ltée are indirect subsidiaries of Bank of Montreal and Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. “BMO (Mbar Roundel symbol)” is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence. “Nesbitt Burns” is a registered trademark of BMO Nesbitt Burns Corporation Limited, used under licence.EWI Corporate Offices / 515 South 700 East Suite 2A / Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852online: ewiconnect.org email:ewi@ewiconnect.com
November 2011Calgary Monthly Newsletter Page 3ewicalgary.comFIRM HIGHLIGHT: FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISEMember Rep, Robin JacksonWelcome to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, represented by Robin Jackson. Step into a backyard of adventure at the stunningFairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Situated on the shores of famous Lake Louise and surrounded by grand wilderness it isno wonder why this is one of Canada’s favourite outdoor playgrounds.Experience unrivaled mountain terrain just minutes away at Lake Louise ski area, spreadover four mountain faces, in the heart of Banff National Park. From snow shoeing with aMountain Heritage Guide, to dog sledding or skating through an ice castle on Lake Louise,your adventure awaits right outside the Chateau’s doors.Discover the rich history of the area with one of the Chateau’s ownMountain Heritage Guides on a lakeshore stroll or full day hike. Takea canoe out for a morning paddle followed by afternoon tea in the Lakeview Lounge, or simply put upyour feet in the luxury of your room with a view before enjoying a fabulous fondue dinner in thefamed Walliser Stube. Indulge in luxury with an exclusive Fairmont Gold floor, outstanding Canadiancuisine and personalized service. Discover why snow worshippers, nature lovers and polishedtravelers visit The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for some of the world’s best outdoor adventure.Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, thousand year old glaciers and pristine wilderness, makeThe Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise your base for the perfect mountain adventure.EWI Corporate Offices / 515 South 700 East Suite 2A / Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852online: ewiconnect.org email:ewi@ewiconnect.com
November 2011Calgary Monthly Newsletter Page 4ewicalgary.comCHAPTER NEWSThe Calgary Chapter EWI Board returned from a retreat in Canmore on Sunday, October 23 fired up with enthusiasmfor the upcoming year. A combination of 14 new and outgoing board members met over two days to share ideas,history, vision, and strategy in order to facilitate a smooth transition.We had a lot of fun, we had some differences of opinion, and at the end of it we were a much more cohesive team,with a better understanding of what we hope to accomplish in the next 12 months. Special thanks to Lorraine Swayze,Carolyn Powers, and Michelle Goshinmon for organizing a great weekend.Left: Working hardBelow: Relaxing on Saturday eveningPhotographs courtesy of Pat KamitomoNeighbourLink No Crib For A BedCalling All EWI Members!Calling all EWI members! Do you have a home basedbusiness? We are looking for individuals/firms topromote sale items at the Christmas event on December7th. Any member interested in setting up a table topromote their business is welcome on a first come firstserved basis. Space is limited so don’t delay. We just askthat 10% of all proceeds be donated to our sponsoringcharity initiative - NeighbourLink No Crib for a Bed.Please contact Shawna at Shawna.Perron@nbpcd.com ifyou are interested. Thank you.NeighbourLink is a charitable organization connectingthe needs of Calgary’s low-income families andindividuals to the resources of the broader community.In 2010 they helped 3,467 unique clients with everythingfrom free baby supplies, household items and furniture,to food hamper deliveries, bus tickets and turkeydinners. The goal is to prevent our neighbours-in-needfrom becoming homeless by giving them the practicalhelp and basic resources they need in times ofdesperation. Their “No Crib for a Bed” program is anideal choice for Christmas! It has a very simple premise:buy a crib (or two or three!) and fill it with donations ofdiapers, wipes and infant formula. These donations willgo a long way in helping babies born into low-incomefamilies get the best possible start in life. We will besupporting No Crib for a Bed at our December meeting.EWI Corporate Offices / 515 South 700 East Suite 2A / Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852online: ewiconnect.org email:ewi@ewiconnect.com
November 2011Calgary Monthly Newsletter Page 5ewicalgary.comOVERCOMING OVERWHELMED:USING “BRAIN BASICS” TO CALMTHE STORMby Linda Goode, M.A., PresidentSavant Human Resources Ltd.Creators of the Front Line Leadership ProgramDo these words seem more and more familiar:overwhelmed, frazzled, tired, stressed, depleted? Have youever thought “a holiday sounds good or maybe short termdisability”! Recently an article in the Calgary Herald statedthat 1 in 10 North Americans over the age of 12 are takingantidepressants. So what’s that about? Why don’t timemanagement efforts seem to be enough these days? Andwhat can you do about it?The problem is actually pretty straight forward. Ourbrains are overwhelmed with input. More specifically, ourCentral Nervous System has too much “stuff” to process.Here’s an analogy. Picture yourself driving on a paved, wideopen country road with no traffic on a beautiful sunny dayversus driving on a 16 lane Toronto highway in a blizzardwith people driving faster and closer than they should be.Sound like a disaster waiting to happen? In terms of ourCentral Nervous Systems, many of us are living on the 16lane highway.When we’re over stimulated, our “top brain” recedes and our“primitive brain” becomes more dominant. Here’s thekicker – our “primitive brain” is mostly formed by the timewe are 4 years old and it is primarily unconscious. So whenwe’re over stimulated, our 4 year old brains are running theshow and we usually don’t realize it. Behaviours likeblaming, whining, gossiping, snapping, withdrawing,making excuses, putting others down, etc. are usuallyindicative of our 4 year old brains running the show.Bottom line - it’s hard to be viewed as professional,competent or credible when our 4 year old “primitive” brainis in charge. For those of you who will be attending CalgaryEWI’s November meeting, we’ll be discussing this in moredetail in my “Who’s Driving Your Bus” presentation. (Fordetails see page 14).In addition to affecting our work selves, over stimulationaffects our lives. Have you heard the expressions “I’d like tobe a human being not a human doing”? If you seem to besaying this to yourself, what can you do about it? Thesolution is also pretty straight forward but, it is unpopular.It means consciously thinking about what impact eachchoice / action/ task will have on your level of stimulation.It means adjusting some of your activities and expectationsso that you can lower your level of stimulation.Unfortunately we tend to use time as the criteria for ourdecisions. Like “how can I fit that visit in? or “I’ve got to getthe kids to soccer, do the grocery shopping, and answerthose emails”. What if your decision was based instead onthe level of stimulation? For example, “I’ve had a really busyday at work I’m not going to the mall after work to shop forshoes. I’m going to have a hot bath, sit by the fire and havedinner instead”.You can start to see why this solution is unpopular. Itusually means saying “no” to people or activities that wehaven’t said no to before.and that’s hard. It also meansthat we have to stop and notice ourselves to learn aboutwhat sooths our nervous systems and what doesn’t. That’shard too. In order to rest, our brains need a sense oftimelessness, spaciousness and silence. What kinds ofexperiences create that for your brain?The concept of managing stimulation to calm the storm issimple; the application can be more difficult. The rewards,however, can be significant. You might find yourself sayingthings like “I liked the way I handled myself at work today”or even “I really love my life”. Imagine that!Contact Linda at (403) 220-0037 or check the websitewww.FrontLineLeadership.caOur MissionOur VisionEWI brings together key individualsfrom diverse businesses for thepurpose of pomoting member firms,enhancing personal and professionaldevelopment, and encouragingcommunity involvement.A professional organization thatcreates value for its member firmsand their representatives throughcareer development, businessconnectivity, and involvement inlocal communities .EWI Corporate Offices / 515 South 700 East Suite 2A / Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852online: ewiconnect.org email:ewi@ewiconnect.com
November 2011Calgary Monthly Newsletter Page 6ewicalgary.comVICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT WAYS AND MEANS REPORTREPORTSurprise! I bet you’ve not heard from Ways and Means for aHello EWI Membership,I would love to have something profound to say in this VicePresident’s report. However, having only accepted and beenin the role for just 8 days, there won’t be anything epic - yet!I can say that I am extremely excited to be part of this Boardof Directors. It is impressive to see how many new EWImembers have stepped up to Board positions this year.There are 6 member representatives on the Board (myselfincluded) that have been with EWI for less than a year. Ibelieve that the energy that comes with newness,complimented by the infinite wisdom of the more seasonedmembers on the Board, will create a dynamic team. I’mlooking forward to being part of that team.I am thrilled to be on the Board for the next few years when,for the first time in the history of EWI, our CorporatePresident will be from Calgary. I hope that we can makeKaren Skirten proud and I am excited about the visibilitythat the Calgary Chapter may get as a result of her position.We are doing some amazing things here - I’m hoping that Ican help keep up the momentum.Respectfully submitted,Jacquie Stephens, MB, Breakthrough Consultingwhile so here is an update on where we are headed for therest of the year. I am Shawna Perron an Investment Advisorwith BMO Nesbitt Burns and your new Ways and MeansDirector. I welcome any support, ideas and participation inour charity fundraisers and events. It’s a great way to getconnected with other EWI members, gain experienceworking with a team, and give back to your community. Ihope to hear from you.Our December Christmas party will not only be great fun,but we will also be donating to NeighbourLink’s “No Crib fora Bed” initiative. NeighbourLink is focused on giving back tofamilies, women and children who live below the povertyline. EWI is focused on helping women and children in needwithin our community and I believe this initiative exudesour passion in this area. You will be able to donate in threeways:1. Cash donation2. Purchase baby items and bring them to theChristmas party on December 7th3. Partake in purchasing items from sponsoringvendors at the event and 10% of proceeds will bedonated to the charityIn addition, Smita from Fifth Avenue Jewellery hasgraciously offered to donated 10% of all sales from EWImembers to No Crib for a Bed over the next couple months.Respectfully sumitted,Shawna Perron, BMO Nesbitt BurnsEWI Corporate Offices / 515 South 700 East Suite 2A / Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852online: ewiconnect.org email:ewi@ewiconnect.com
November 2011Calgary Monthly Newsletter Page 7ewicalgary.comSECRETARIES REPORTMinutes of the Chapter Business MeetingCalgary ChapterEXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL June 15, 2011Call to Order:Meeting called to order by Lorraine Swayze at 8:28 pm, at Heritage Park, Railway Orientation Centre, Calgary, Alberta.Roll Call:Phyllis Snider conducted roll call. There were 20 voting members in attendance and 6 voting members by proxy. DanineBirkholm declared a quorum present for the business meeting.Parliamentarian, Debbie Laval read the Meeting and Voting Rules.Minutes:MOVED by Danine Birkholm that the minutes from the November 17, 2010 Business meeting be approved as presented.SECONDED by Joann Ruston. MOTION CARRIED.Directors and Appointed Posts/Committee reports:Reports were published in the Connect.Board of Directors:President, Lorraine Swayze – nothing further to report.Vice President/President Elect, Carolyn Powers – nothing further to report.Secretary, Danine Birkholm – nothing further to report.Treasurer, Charlane Rombough / Lorraine Swayze – nothing further to report.Sergeant-At-Arms, Joan St. Louis – not present.Program, Debbie Laval – nothing further to report.Membership, Nancy Rosychuk – not present.Publications, Jackie Pontin – nothing further to report.Ways & Means, VacantTechnology, Toni Bousquet – nothing further to report.Past President, Brenda Davidson – not present.MOVED by Danine Birkholm to accept the board reports, SECONDED by Sharon Metcalfe. MOTION CARRIED.Appointed Posts/CommitteesCalgary Health Trust Endowment, Lorraine Swayze – this has been handed over to Karen Skirten – nothing further to report.Heart & Stroke Endowment, Lorraine Swayze – nothing further to report.University of Calgary Endowment, Fran Esler – nothing further to report.Historian, Pat Kamitomo – nothing further to report.MOVED by Joann Ruston to approve the appointed posts, SECONDED by Katherine Stranks. MOTION CARRIEDNew Business:Charlane Rombough / Lorraine Swayze presented the proposed budget for 2011.MOVED by Danine Birkholm to approve the budget as presented, SECONDED by Audrey Lammle. MOTION CARRIED.Proposed Corporate Bylaw Amendment: Artic
range of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and solutions to clients across Canada and in the United States. BMO Nesbitt Burns is a core part of the success of BMO, Canada’s oldest bank, founded i
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