FORUM NEWS JANUARY 2009
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to 2009 and our latest version of Forum News!
In our continuing effort to "Go Green" and respect our planet, we will be communicating with you through e-communications whenever possible. So it's more important than ever to stay connected to The Forum by reviewing the content on our website and reading our on-line newsletters. We will make every effort to keep the information as current as possible.
I am pleased to announce our second annual Leadership Symposium: Clout: Getting It, Using It and Passing It On, to be held at the Union League on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. It promises to be a "not to be missed" signature Forum event that clearly embraces our mission to "leverage the power of executive women." It will feature an all-star array of thought-leaders and conclude with a keynote by two nationally recognized media personalities. Early registrations and sponsorships are welcome, and you will find additional information about the symposium in this newsletter.
We are focusing on many new initiatives this year. Be sure to take advantage of our new Forum Forays, upcoming cultural event and other initiatives coming out of our Engagement, Executive Suites, Mentoring, Program, and Public Sector Leadership committees, many of which we will be describing in upcoming communications.
It is my hope, especially during these difficult economic times, that we continue to value the importance of relationships and reach out to support each other. Maintaining and creating new relationships and partnerships is paramount to sustaining our success as executive leaders. I'm sure you will take advantage of these opportunities "to leverage the power of executive women." As always, I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming Forum event!
All the best for a successful 2009!
THE FORUM OF EXECUTIVE WOMEN ANNOUNCES NEW
MISSION AND VISION
Our Mission
To leverage the power of executive women in the Greater Philadelphia region to expand the impact and influence of women leaders.
Our Vision
Women and men share an equal place in leadership, policy and decision making in all private and public entities.
Share Your Ideas With US
From Our Executive Director, Sharon Hardy
"The Forum occupies an important place in the region. Congratulations on this wonderful new mission and vision. I would love your suggestions on how we might expand the impact and influence of women leaders. Please share them with me by clicking here."
THANKS FROM THE CAREER WARDROBE
At our December Holiday Dinner, members more than answered our call to bring their gently-used and new accessories for donation to The Career Wardrobe.
Heather Bennett, Program & Marketing Manager, wrote, "Thanks to the generosity of Forum members, The Career Wardrobe filled the back of a Hummer, which is no small feat! Ninety percent of the accessories we collected in the month of December have already been distributed to our clients. It's always exciting for us, as an organization, to be able to offer them the choices that your organization, The Forum of Executive Women, provided." Heather Bennett, Program & Marketing Manager, wrote, "Thanks to the generosity of Forum members, The Career Wardrobe filled the back of a Hummer, which is no small feat! Ninety percent of the accessories we collected in the month of December have already been distributed to our clients. It's always exciting for us, as an organization, to be able to offer them the choices that your organization, The Forum of Executive Women, provided."
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR
LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor
WACHOVIA BANK
Leading Sponsors
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS
Benefactor
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL BANK
SAVE THE DATE!
The Forum of Executive Women
presents a
Leadership Symposium
CLOUT: Getting It, Using It and Passing It On
The Union League
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (breakfast and lunch)
For Forum members and guests
Featuring
• Nationally Recognized Luncheon Keynote Speakers
Katty Kay, Washington-based correspondent for BBC News and regular guest on The Chris Matthews Show
Claire Shipman, Senior National Correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America
• A breakfast panel of prominent women from diverse industry sectors discussing the following: "Clout: What Is It? - From Different Vantage Points"
• Group Breakouts
Clout: Corporate America - Making It and Making Room for Others
Clout: Establishing Financial Equity Even in Touch Economic Times
Clout: Getting on the Right Track to Land It
Clout: Making an Impact in Your Own Way
More information and invitation to follow.
Mark your calendars for a day that will provide answers, raise new issues and definitely inspire!
THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEW FORUM FORAYS!
Previously known as Affinity Events, the Forays are events that may be of interest to a smaller segment of our membership, affording participants special opportunities and lots of camaraderie. Examples of Forays are cultural, educational and sporting events. (All Foray suggestions will be vetted.)
Forum members are encouraged to submit their ideas. If your suggestion is accepted, you will have the opportunity to put your Foray into action by coordinating the logistics for the event in coordination with The Forum Office. This is a wonderful way for new members, in particular, to meet other members and get involved in the workings of The Forum.
Please contact Stefanie Fine at stefanie.fine@jevs.org or Penny Ellison at penny_ellison@ca3.uscourts.gov, co-chairs of the Program Committee.
WEBSITE UPDATE
WWW.FOEW.COM
The place to find the latest info on Forum programs and events, member news and more!
* Visit our Message Boards for Member News - and read the latest updates - as soon as we get them from you!
Log in with your member name and password to www.foew.com, and go to http://www.foew.com/Membership/Message-Boards/58/. Click on "Start or Read a Message Board" and select the categories you wish to read.
If you need your member Name and Password, please contact info@foew.com.
* Now's the Time to Update Your Online Member Profile.
Our Member Directory offers you the ability to learn more about other members, helping to build collegial relationships and enhance the networking benefits of Forum membership.
* Would You Like to be Featured on Our Home Page?
Tell us what being a Forum member means to you - or send us your favorite leadership quote and why you chose it - for posting on our "Meet a Forum Member" box on our homepage. Email your statement to Judy Grossman, Associate Director, at judygrossman@foew.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Upcoming Forum Program
Please go to www.foew.com for more information
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Dinner and A Book Affinity Group
"What to do with your 401K and Investments"
William Penn Inn
Route 202 & Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd, PA
6:00 p.m.
(For members only)
Contact Shawn Kent Hayashi to register.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
"Meet the Forum" Western Suburbs Breakfast
The Desmond Great Valley
Route 202, Malvern, PA
8:00 a.m.
(For members only)
Contact info@foew.com to register.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Forum Foray for Lunch
Bliss Restaurant
12:00 Noon - 1:30 P.M.
(For members only)
Click here to register.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
"Meet the Forum" Delaware County Breakfast
The Radnor Hotel
591 East Lancaster Avenue, St. Davids, PA
8:00 a.m.
(For members only)
Contact info@foew.com to register.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
"Meet the Forum" Center City Breakfast
Obermayer Rebman Maxwell & Hippel, LLP Offices
8:00 a.m.
(For members only)
Contact info@foew.com to register.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Dinner and a Book Affinity Group
"Executive Hiring - What's Happening Now"
Drafting Room
900 N. Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA
6:00 p.m.
(For members only)
Contact Shawn Kent Hayashi to register.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Public Sector Leadership Series
Featuring: Councilwomen Blondell Reynolds Brown and Marian Tasco
Breakfast Program
(For members only)
Details coming soon!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
"Meet the Forum" Center City Breakfast
Gallagher Benefit Services
8:00 a.m.
(For members only)
Contact info@foew.com to register.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
"At Home at the Zoo"
The Philadelphia Theatre Company
Evening Program
Click here to register.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Forum Leadership Symposium
"CLOUT: Getting It, Using It and Passing It On"
The Union League
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Details coming soon!
Tuesday, April 28, 2008
"Meet the Forum" Center City Breakfast
Comcast
8:00 a.m.
(For members only)
Contact info@foew.com to register.
June 2009
(date and location to be announced)
Forum Annual Meeting
MAKE YOUR FORUM MEMBERSHIP WORK FOR YOU!
Our Forum Executive Director, Sharon Hardy, encourages you to contact her directly to learn more about how you can become engaged in The Forum and maximize the value of your membership - to participate on committees, get involved in initiatives, work on behalf of our mission and connect to The Forum network. Contact Sharon by clicking here or calling 610-617-4556.
MEMBER NEWS
Stay in the know about the recent accomplishments and happenings of Forum members.
These announcements are from our web site Message Board postings, which are filling up thanks to your submissions. Click on Message Boards at
Continue to send your MEMBER NEWS to Judy Grossman, Associate Director, at judygrossman@foew.com. Our news categories are:
Appointments and Elections
Awards and Honors
Business Moves and News
Speeches and Publications
APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS
Peggy Amsterdam peggya@philaculture.org, President of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, was appointed by Mayor Nutter to serve on the newly created Mayor's CulturalArts. Council.
Wendy Beetlestone wbeetlestone@hangley.com, a Shareholder in the litigation section of Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin, was named Regional Reporter for the Third Circuit for the Education Law Association's School Law Reporter. Founded in 1954, the Education Law Association (ELA) brings together educational and legal scholars and practitioners to inform and advance educational policy and practice through knowledge of the law. Ms. Beetlestone has presented at the organization's annual conferences three years in a row.
Anne Sceia Klein anne@annekleincg.com, President Anne Klein Communications Group, LLC, The Philadelphia Office of Pinnacle Worldwide, a certified WBE, has joined the Central-Southern Jersey Board of Directors for the American Heard Association (AHA). In addition to her board post, Anne has served on the Executive Leadership Committee of the "Go Red for Women" campaign for the past two years.
Linda McAleer lmcaleer@meliorgroup.com, President and Founder of The Melior Group, was named chair of the Board of Trustees of JEVS Human Services. JEVS, a nonprofit, nonsectarian organizations, works within the Philadelphia community to enhance the employability and self-sfficiency of the individuals it serves through a broad range of support programs.
Robin Neifield rn@netplusmarketing.com, CEO of NetPlus Marketing, Inc., has proudly served as Vice Chair of the Board for the Red Cross Blood Services Penn Jersey Division.
RoseAnn B. Rosenthal roseann@sep.benfranklin.org, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, was voted to the Board of Directors of the America-Israel Chamber of Commerce. She was appointed by Mayor Michael Nutter to Philadelphia's Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB).
Betsy Scarcelli Betsy.Scarcelli@amerihealthmercy.com, VP Strategic Planning and Execution, The AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, was appointed board secretary for the Philadelphia Children's Alliance board. The PCA is a non-profit that conducts forensic interviewing and coordination of services for children who are abused in Philadelphia.
Geri Swift gswift@womensbdc.org, President of the Women's Business Development Center, was elected to a three year term on The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), an organization dedicated to advancing the success of certified women's business enterprises and fostering diversity in the world of commerce.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Peggy Amsterdam peggya@philaculture.org, President of the Greater Philadelphia cultural Alliance, received the first Ray Hanley Innovation Award from Americans for the Arts, which recognizes exemplary leadership by an individual running a local arts agency.
Afaf I. Meleis meleis@nursing.upenn.edu, PhD, DrPS (hon), FAAN, Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Professor of nursing and Sociology, and Director for the School's WHO Collaborating Center for Nursing and Midwifery Leadership, was honored by CGFNS International as its 2008 International Distinguished Leadership Award recipient. Her selection was based on her outstanding international, professional and personal achievements that serve as a model for success in the global healthcare community.
Patricia Owens owens@sagehill-partners.com, President and CEO of Sage Hill Partners, was named both a Woman of Distinction and one of Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business.
Judy Spires judy.spires@albertsons.com, President of ACME Markets, has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 Paradigm Award, the region's most prestigious award for businesswomen. The award is presented annually to a singular woman in business who is distinguished as aninfluential executive of a profit-making enterprise with a strong local economic impact.
Rita C. Turner rturner@wilmingtontrust.com, Executive Vice President Wilmington Trust, received U. S. Banker magazine's Marjorie Magner Lifetime Achievement Award, given annually to one woman in the banking industry who outstanding personal and professional achievements are marked by the ability to inspire excellence in others and a commitment to use her influence to support education, equal opportunity and diversity in corporate America and the community.
Melissa Weiler Gerber mweilergerber@womensway.org, Executive Director WOMEN"S WAY, was honored by the Philadelhia Business Journal as a 2008 Woman of Distinction.
BUSINESS MOVES AND NEWS
Terry Graboyes terry@graboyes.com, President of Graboyes Commercial Window Company, announced the company's 25 Year Anniversary.
Robin Neifield rn@netplusmarketing.com, CEO of NetPlus Marketing, Inc., reports that the company expanded its social media practice, launching a Twitter platform to help brands engage consumers on that channel. They also created a Web sit and online media program for Broadway show "A Tale of Two Cities," and signed several new clients including Deb Shops. Robin has also proudly served as Vice Chair of the Board for the Red Cross Blood Services Penn Jersey Division.
Patricia Owens owens@sagehill-partners.com, President and CEO of Sage Hill Partners, left her job as Chief Strategy Officer at Decision Strategies International and started her own strategy consulting firm, Sage Hill Partners.
Linda Resnick linda@ceoresources.com, President CEO Resources, Inc., reports that CEO Resources is proud to be sponsoring and administering a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization, Women International Leaders of Greater Philadelphia (WIL) (www.wil-gp.org) of which she is president and co-founder. This two-year old organization has held educational programs on critical isues for women and families in third world countries, and their micro-financing efforts in 2008 resulted in raising funds to start four Village Banks (Mexico, South Africa and other locations TBD).
Sheryl Roth Rogers srothrog@aol.com reports that she and her family have relocated to the Boston area and that she is looking for the right VP of marketing role with a great management team in a consumer, retail or business to business company in the Boston area.
Bryna Scott bryna.scott@flastergreenberg.com, Nonequity Partner, has joined Forum member Abe Fletman at Flaster/Greenberg, P.C.
Carole Weintraub cweintraub@comcast.net, Partner, Director Staffing Beaumont Staffing, reports that she has started Beaumont Consulting, an Information Technology placement and staffing company.
SPEECHES AND PUBLICATIONS
Gail Bubenick, Psy.D., Ph.D gail@drgailonline.com, CEO SIERRA Communications, Inc. addressed the Bank Marketing Association on Neuromarketing in a presentation called "Pushing th Buy Button," which included the topics of neuroeconomics, branding and marketing to women.
Barbara Eiser eiser@leading-impact.com, President of Leading Impact, Inc., presented a leadership workshop at the national annual conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Pamela Godwin pamelagodwin@changepartnersofpa.com, President of Change Partners, Inc., delivered an interactive presentation on leadership and change management entitled "Leadership, Choics, and Change" at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Senior Information Management Global Leadership Meeting.
Anne Sceia Klein anne@annekleincg.com President Anne Klein Communications Group, LLC, The Philadelphia Office of Pinnacle Worldwide, a certified WBE, was a featured speaker at the Executive Leadership Luncheon for the Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBEC of Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey.
Lori F. Reiner, CPA lreiner@amper.com, a Partner at the accounting firm of Amper, Politziner & Mattia, had an article entitled "How you can weather a recession: There are thing to do," published in the November 21 issue of the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Ilene Wasserman, PhD iwasserman@icwconsulting.com, Principal ICW Consulting Group, was the keynote presenter a a converence on Generational Diversity at the Workplace - and on Intercultural Conflict at the Workplace - sponsored by the National Communications Association.
WE WELCOME OUR NEWEST FORUM MEMBERS!
Since June 2008
Arlene C. Ackerman, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
The School District of Philadelphia
440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-400-5957
Email: aackerman@philasd.org
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
President
AMBLER Growth Strategy Consultants, Inc.
3432 Reading Avenue
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Phone: 1-888-253-6662
Fax: 609-567-3810
Email: aldonna@AMBLER.com
Charlotte C. Arnold
Founding Partners
Laurel Capital Partners
259 Radnor Chester Road, Suite 140
Radnor, PA 19087
Phone: 610-964-3313
Fax: 610-964-3312
Email: carnold@laurelcapitalpartners.com
Catherine Avgiris
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Voice Services
Comcast Corporation
One Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-286-7638
Email: catherine_avgiris@cable.comcast.com
Diana Bald
Vice President and General Manager
Univision 65
1700 Market street, Suite 1550
Philadelpha, PA 19103
Phone: 215-564-7778
Email: dbald@univision.net
Madeline Bell
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 267-426-6981
Email: bellm@email.chop.edu
Janice R. Bellace
Professor of Legal Studies and Professor of Management
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
3730 Walnut Street, 672JMHH
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-898-2058
Email: bellace@wharton.upenn.edu
Blondell Reynolds Brown
Councilwoman-At-Large
City of Philadelphia
Room 581, City Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-686-3438
Fax: 215-686-1926
Email: blondell.reynolds.brown@phila.gov
Ruby R. Chandy
Chief Marketing Officer
Rohm & Haas Corporation
100 Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-592-3110
Email: rchandy@rohmhaas.com
Diane Claussen
Managing Director
Philadelphia Theatre Company
230 S. Broad Street, Suite 1105
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-985-1400
Email: dclaussen@philadelhiatheatrecompany.org
Patricia Q. Connolly
Managing Director Center for Corporate Governance
LeBow College of Business
Matheson Hall, Room 205
3220 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875
Phone: 215-895-6182
Fax: 215-895-6119
Email: pqc23@drexel.edu
Mary Dougherty
President, MKD & Associates
Owner, Nicole Miller Stores
4249 Main Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127
Phone: 215-930-0307 x106
Email: mkd9557@aol.com
Diana Duncan
Senior Vice President of External Affairs
The Barnes Foundation
300 N. Latch's Lane
Merion, PA 19066
Phone: 610667-0290
Email: dduncan@barnesfoundation.org
Sandra Dungee Glenn
Chairwoman, School Reform Commission
The School District of Philadelphia
440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-400-6270
Email: druggiano@phila.k12.pa.us
Jeanne B. Fisher
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
AmerisourceBergen
1300 Morris Drive
Chesterbrook, PA 19087
Phone: 1-800-829-3132
Email: jfisher@amerisource.com
Mary Flannery
Senior Vice President, Communications
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
200 South Broad Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-790-3813
Cell: 215-900-6263
Email: mflannery@greaterphilachamber.com
Beth R. Glassman
Vice President, Human Resources
Brandywine Realty Trust
555 E. Lancaster Avenue, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087
Phone: 610-832-7423
Fax: 610-832-4939
Email: beth.glassman@bdnreit.com
Karen Holden
Principal, Director of Mid-Atlantic International Tax Services
Ernst & Young LLP
2 Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-448-2623
Email: karen.holden@ey.com
I. Gail Howard
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Wilmington Trust
1100 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19890
Phone: 302-651-1342
Email: ghoward@wilmingtontrust.com
Holly Lange
Senior Vice President
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
642 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-765-9000
Fax: 215-765-9066
Email: hlange@pcaphl.org
Jill M. Michal
President and Chief Executive Officer
United Way
Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-665-2500
Email: jmichal@uwsepa.org
Sharon M. Pennington
Vice President
South Jersey Industries, Inc.
1 South Jersey Plaza
Folsom, NJ 08037
Phone: 609-567-4000 x4159
Fax: 609-561-7130
Email: spennington@sjindustries.com
Linda F. Rudi
Chief Operating Officer
A. Pomerantz & Co.
700 Market Street, Suite 7000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-408-2115
Fax: 215-408-2140
Email: rudi@pomerantz.com
Betsy Scarcelli
Vice President, Strategic Planning and Executive
Keystone Mercy Health Plan
100 Stevens Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19113
Email: betsy.scarcelli@amerihealthmercy.com
Jill L. Sherman
Senior Vice President Chief Development Officer
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: 215-913-5671
Email: jill.sherman@fccc.edu
Martha Soehren
Chief Learning Officer
Comcast Corporation
One Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-286-7927
Email: martha_soehren@cable.comcast.com
Penny Stoker
Vice President, Human Resources
AstraZeneca
1800 Concord Pike, A2C-522
PO Box 15437
Wilmington, DE 19850-5437
Phone: 302-886-1492
Email: penny.stoker@astrazeneca.com
Rosemary Turner
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Metro Philadelphia District
United Parcel Service
15 East Oregon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: 215-389-9242
Email: rturner@ups.com
Susan V. Van Buren
Assistant General Manager, Human Resources Division
SEPTA
1234 Market Street, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: svanburen@septa.org
Mailee Walker
Executive Director
Claneil Foundation
2250 Hickory Road, Suite 450
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Phone: 610-941-1141
Fax: 610-828-6405
Email: mwalker@claneil.org
Ahmeenah Young
President and Chief Executive Officer
Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-2299
Phone: 215-418-4761
Fax: 215-418-4762
Email: ayoung@paconvention.com
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