The sixth annual Lunch and Learn is scheduled for Thursday, July 12th, 2007 at The Plex. Nan Crockett Valentine will present a seminar on "Breakway Laughter: Using Home to Overcome Life's Challenges." Both men and women at any level in your organization will benefit from the useful tools provided at this seminar. For more information and reservations, contact Michelle Cook at 515-225-5546 or michelle.cook@fblfinancial.com

Chapter Business Meeting - February 5, 2007
January 16, 2007

Chapter Business Meeting at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 5 p.m. Social at Winston's 5:45 p.m. Dinner at BCBS 6:30 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting

2006 Lunch and Learn
May 01, 2006

The fifth annual Lunch and Learn is scheduled for Thursday, July 13th, 2006 at the Renaissance Savery Hotel. Becky Rupiper-Greene of Tero International Inc., a corporate training company headquartered in West Des Moines and an EWI member firm, will present a seminar on "Your Professional Image." Both men and women at any level in your organization will benefit from the useful tools provided at this seminar. For more information and reservations, contact Sarah Roeder at 515-830-0820 or sarahr@netins.com .

2006 Scholarships
April 25, 2006

The Des Moines Chapter of Executive Women International is accepting applications through April 1 for financial assistance through its Adult Students in Scholastic Transition program, which provides financial support and guidance to adults who want to further their education or careers, but face obstacles such as financial need or single parenthood. The group plans to award three grants. Contact Nancy Goode by phone at 286-4960 or by e-mail at ngoode@desmoinescvb.com for more information.

New Firms in 2005!
April 25, 2006

02/05 Hawthorne Suites- Representative Kelli Vorrath

03/05 ADi Group- Representative Carol Torrents

03/05 Baker Group - Representative Nancy Strother

03/05 Des Moines Radio Group - Representative Peggy Ward

05/05 Adecco - Executive & representative Deanna Dunn

05/05 SHAZAM, Inc. (ITS, Inc.) - Representative Debra Lyons

06/05 Mediacom - Representative Sally Saffeels

10/05 The Waldinger Corporation – Representative Linda Snethen

11/05 City of Des Moines, Office of the Mayor – Representative Lorna Davros

2005 Lunch and Learn
March 30, 2005

The fourth annual Lunch and Learn is scheduled for Thursday, April 21 at the Renaissance Savery Hotel. Rowena Crosbie, founder and president of Tero International Inc., a corporate training company headquartered in West Des Moines and EWI member firm, will present a seminar on "Communication in the Workplace." Both corporate executives and their assistants will benefit from the useful tools provided at this seminar; tools to help them become the very best they can be in both their personal and professional lives. For more information and reservations, contact Jo Ellen Archibald at 697-1154 or jarchibald@kpmg.com.

2005 Scholarships
March 30, 2005

The Des Moines Chapter of Executive Women International is accepting applications through May 15 for financial assistance through its Adult Students in Scholastic Transition program, which provides financial support and guidance to adults who want to further their education or careers, but face obstacles such as financial need or single parenthood. The group plans to award three grants. Contact Freda Pollock by phone at 299-2514 or by e-mail at fpollock@wm.com for more information.

Welcoming January's New Firms & Representatives!
February 08, 2005

New Firm
Hawthorn Suites, Ltd. located in West Des Moines. Their Representative is Kelli Vorrath

New Representatives
Wendy Schmitt with Flynn-Wright
Paulette Schultz with Iowa Health Des Moines

Lunch & Learn
March 18, 2004

The Des Moines Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI) is hosting a Lunch and Learn Seminar on Thursday, April 29, at the Renaissance Savery Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This will be a great opportunity to hear Deborah Rinner of Tero International, Inc. give her presentation, "Outclass Your Competition" covering Business Etiquette – the "business intelligence" and networking skills needed to form lasting business relationships.

Proceeds from the seminar will support the EWI scholarship fund and our local philanthropic projects including the Youth Emergency Services and Shelter and the Reading Rally. Past projects include the Young Women's Resource Center and the Ruth Harbor Home.

The cost of the seminar is $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight. What a great opportunity for you and your staff to be challenged, motivated, and energized while enjoying lunch together. For registration information, please contact Ruth Hanrahan at 515-244-1723 or rhanrahan@acmeiowa.com.

2004 Scholarships
December 30, 2003

The Des Moines chapter of Executive Women International is seeking applicants for its Adult Students in Scholastic Transition scholarship program.

ASIST provides financial support and guidance to adults who want to continue their education but face challenges such as financial need or single parenthood. Applications are due by May 15.

For more information, contact Nancy Strother at (515) 365-1002 or nancy.strother@marshpm.com.

Scholarship Program Seeks Applicants
March 04, 2003

The Des Moines Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI) is announcing financial aid availability in their Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Program.

The program is designed to provide financial support and guidance to adults in the community who would like to advance in their education or careers but face obstacles such as financial need or single parenthood.

The group plans to award a total of $3,000 in financial grants. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2003. For information, call Irene Hickl 515-248-9034.

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EWI Des Moines gets a new look...
February 05, 2003

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