1. Volume 32 Issue 1 September/October , 2012
A Message from Kathy Rometty, FWF President
I can’t believe it’s already autumn! Where has this year gone? Summer has been a great time
for us at the Forum and we are looking forward to the fall and winter with new bylaws, great
new technology and an informative speaker line up. We are looking forward to seeing all
of you and your guests at our next meeting.
~Kathy
Swartz Creek American FWF Mission Procedures for Guests & New
Legion’s Women's Auxiliary, The Flint Women’s Forum brings together Membership Incentives
Post 294 Fundraiser people of professional achievement and
influence. Through educational We welcome any guests of
On December 1, 2012, they will be
painting three different 16 x 20 programs and the exchange of ideas, members who are considering
canvas paintings of poppies, (one experiences and resources, the members membership to attend a Flint
style at each session), to honor our contribute to one another’s professional Women’s Forum’s monthly
veterans. People can paint the advancement, increase the visibility of
women leaders and facilitate the luncheon. The first time a guests
backgrounds and flowers any
color we have, if they want to effectiveness of women in the attends, their lunch is free. Guests
paint them different than the community. are allowed two additional times
sample paintings. to attend the luncheons at the
Session times are: 10:00 a.m. - guest rate. After the third time
Noon; 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Birthdays attending the luncheon, the
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost is $35 per
person--they provide everything-- guest is welcome to fill out a
canvases, aprons, paints, brushes, September membership application to join
etc. SmARTee Paints, owned by Kelly Crystal – September 21 the Forum. Unfortunately, we
FWF member Dawn Critchton, will cannot allow a continue to
be teaching the classes and will
donate $10 to the American Anniversaries attend the meetings on a regular
Legion Women's Auxiliary for each basis without full becoming a
person attending a class. Class member. Membership is only
sizes are limited to 25 people September
$75.00 per year and applies to
each. If classes fill completely, we Janette Sullivant – 17 Years
will donate $750 at the end of the individuals and not companies.
event! Beverages can be As an incentive for membership
purchased at the bar. October recruitment, any member who
Teri Irland Munley – 9 Years sponsors a new member is
Please visit
www.smarteepaints.com to sign Dian Panter – 3 Years entitled to a certificate good for
up for classes and see the Jennifer Tremaine – 9 Years one free lunch at a regular
paintings. They accept PayPal, meeting. Certificates are
debit and credit cards. For more distributed upon new member
information, please contact Dawn
Crichton of Smartee Paints at (810) induction.
513-3812. Thank you!
Dian Panter ~ Membership Chair
Lunch Meetings Connect With Us!
Upcoming Lunch Meetings:
facebook.com/flintwomensforum
~ October 16th at Flint Golf Club ~ from Veronica Artis from Genesee Packaging. twitter.com/flintwomenforum
linkedin.com/groups/Flint-Womens-
~ November 20th at Flint Golf Club ~ Walethia Aquil on the Power of Women Forum
flintwomensforum@gmail.com
~ *December 5th at Flint Golf Club ~ FGC Holiday Shopping Luncheon
~ January 19h at Holiday Inn Gateway Center ~ Nicole Arnold from Little Cottage
Engagement Services on email marketing and making friends online.
FOCUS is a monthly publication of
Flint Women’s Forum. Submissions
*This meeting is on the first Wednesday of the month. Cost is $20.00 for everyone and
are welcomed and appreciated.
payment must be received before the meeting. This is the FCG’s annual ladies luncheon
buffet with local specialty shops and vendors selling items for the holiday season. Please send entries to Michelle
Shook, Communications Chair at
Cherv16@yahoo.com

2. Flint Women’s Forum Focus, Page 2, September/October 2012
Athena Award Nominees
Congratulations to Teresa McClelland-Sargent and Lori Tomlinson!
These outstanding Flint Women Forum members were nominated by our
board and are amongst this year’s Athena Award Nominees for
The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce! The 2012 Athena Awards
take place on Thursday, November 8th at The Holiday Inn Gateway Centre.
2012- 2013 Board Members Board Notes New Email and Event
President Marketing System
Kathy Rometty Speakers ~ Confirmed speakers for rest
of year and talked about confirming FWF has joined Constant Contact
(810) 762-9960 x105 speakers for first quarter of 2012. We are
krometty@goodwillmidmichigan.org for email and event marketing
trying to find a big name for the
Celebration of Women. needs. In September, we sent out
our luncheon invitation in this
President-Elect online format. You are now able
Ruth Kramer The new bylaws are complete. Will be
to register for the luncheon and
voting on them at next membership
(810) 625-1067 meeting in October. other events online. With this, we
ruthakramer@comcast.net create an e-vite, form to fill out
and a landing page for each
Working out glitches on Constant
event. We are looking at adding
Past President Contact, but overall everyone likes the
system so far. Need to get the website a component so you can pay for
Sherry Stewart your event through PayPal, as
simplified as it has not been updated
(810) 342-4477 since August. well. The system is great and easy
sherryst@mclaren.org to use! Please make sure you give
FWF will be sponsoring a table at the us your correct email addresses
2012 GRCC Athena Awards to support so you will receive all of our
Secretary
our two nominees. The board members emails and invitations.
Kelly Crystal will attend along with the nominees and
(810) 603-8162 their guest. Marketing Membership
Kelly.Crystal@ml.com
The discussion on membership and who Membership in the Flint Women's
Treasurer should receive what correspondence Forum is open to those who
from us continues. We want to build demonstrate leadership in their
Stephanie Zemore membership, but need to keep the
integrity of the club by following the fields of endeavor, who believe in
(810-733-5140
bylaws. Guests can only attend 3 the purpose of the Women's
stephanie@financialtaxplan.com Forum, who will participate
meetings then will be asked to become
a member or not welcome to return. actively, and who are effective in
Program Chair an extended network. The Flint
Teresa McClelland-Sargent Women’s Forum values
professional and community
(810) 733-5140
involvement. Membership is only
teresa@financialtaxplan.com
$75.00 per year, per member. Full
criteria and applications can be
Membership Chair found on our website at
Dian Panter www.flintwomensforum.org.
(810) 659-5500
dpanter@pmcworks.inc
New By Laws
Communications Chair The Flint Women's Forum Board
Michelle Shook has made updates to the group's
(810) 625-6042 By Laws and Standing Orders.
Cherv16@yahoo.com Attached is a revised copy for
your review. We will be taking a
Member at Large vote on acceptance on the
revisions at our Membership
Marilyn Alvey Meeting Tuesday, October 16,
maralvey@yahoo.com 2012.
This meeting will also be your last
chance to have your photo
taken and/or bio page updated
for our directory as a new printing
will take place after the vote.