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What a wonderful time we had on July
13th celebrating our Armed Forces and
the service they provide for our country.
We were honored to have them with us.
Thank you to Nancy Templeton,
Michelle Withorn and Barbara Verhine
for pulling it all together, providing the
many flags to decorate the tables, for
the gift bags given and for the speakers
that we had. Thanks to YOU for all the
pictures that you provided of your fami-
ly members who are and have served.
It is August already. We are just one month away from
LCAM, the Reading Rally and the new Board. There sure
is a lot going on in the month of September! I hope you will
be able to attend the August meeting for we sure miss you
when you are not there. It is very exciting to see that we are
adding new members and that this Chapter is still growing.
And why not – this EWI Chapter is wonderful and a true
delight to be with.
Our September meeting will be a business meeting and then
we will be off and running for the next year with our new
President, Margaret Browning. Don‘t forget those raffle
items and the Barnyard Auction is just around the corner on
October 21st – save the date!!!
Your Chapter President,
Lynda Childress
CEO, Luken Holdings, Inc.
Letter from the President
“Growing our chapter, growing our community,
growing ourselves.”
Chattanooga Edition
Chartered in 1987 August, 2010
President’s Message p. 1 • Meeting Notice & Speaker p. 2 • Website Trivia & Who Am I? p. 3 • July Meeting Photos p. 4 & 5 • Toys for Tots p. 6 • Committee Reports p. 7 & 8 • Melissa’s Organizing Tips p. 9 • Member Spotlight p. 10 • Firm News & Announcements p. 11-14 • Corporate Dates to Note p. 15 • Officers & Directors p. 16 • Member Firms p. 17
2009-2010 Officers and Directors Lynda Childress, President Luken Holdings, Inc, Chattanooga Margaret Browning, Vice President/President Elect Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Barbara Tawater, Secretary Northgate Title Escrow, Inc, Chattanooga
Heather Burrell, Treasurer MCA Mike Collins & Associates, Chatta-nooga Charlie Rosenquist, Sgt-At-Arms BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Catherine Cox, Membership Director Lyndhurst Foundation Michelle Withorn, Program Director EMJ Corporation Kerry Smith, Ways & Means Director State Farm Chattanooga Barbara Verhine, Publications Director, The University of Tennessee at Chatta-nooga
Nancy Harrison, Director-at-Large
UtiliFlex
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August 2010 Chattanooga Edition
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EWI OF CHATTANOOGA—Growing our chapter, growing our community, growing ourselves
AUGUST MEETING
Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 5:30 pm—Meet, Greet and Networking 6:00 pm—Dinner
Where: Doubletree Hotel 407 Chestnut Street
Parking: Free Parking in the open lot beside the hotel or $5.00 Valet Parking
Speaker: Cindy Sexton
Topic: Chattanooga, You and the Self-Fulfulling Prophesy
Cindy Sexton celebrated 25 years with Channel 3 Eyewitness News in 2010. She co-
anchors Live at 5:00 , Live at 5:30 and Eyewitness News at 6:00. She was a part of Channel 3's
Veterans History Project which recorded more than 600 stories of veterans here in the Tennes-
see Valley . More than 100 were shown on Channel 3 Eyewitness News, including her father's
story as a Marine in Guadalcanal in WW II. She has enjoyed taking part in community activi-
ties and has served on the boards of directors of several charitable organizations. They include
the YMCA, Center for Youth Issues, Junior Achievement, Craniofacial Foundation of America
and FCA. She is currently involved with the Helene Di Stefano Fund to help women fighting
breast cancer. She's been recognized as one of Chattanooga 's Di stinguished Women and the
Heart Association named her its Citizen of the Year in 2005. Cindy's educational background
includes an English, speech and theatre arts degree from Murray State University where she
was on the intercollegiate debate and speech team. She was certified to teach high school but
started reporting for WPSD-TV in Paducah . That led to other news positions in Cape
Girardeau , MO , Huntsville , AL and Las Vegas . She's a native of Tennessee , born in Mem-
phis and raised in Texas . But she, her husband Gil Gilbert and their daughter Gracie have
found home in Chattanooga . Their dogs Lily and Howie spend their days creating mischief.
You can follow Cindy on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CindySexton3.
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Who is on the website home
page as endorsing EWI? Email
Heather for a
chance to win 3
raffle tickets at
our August
meeting. Re-
member, if you
have an Execu-
tive that would like to endorse
EWI email to hbur-
[email protected] and we can
add the endorsement to our web-
site.
Website Trivia Contest
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EWI OF CHATTANOOGA—Growing our chapter, growing our community, growing ourselves
I love herb gardening and playing with my grandchildren.
I love to travel—especially to NYC. I love Broadway plays and
mentoring.
I have lived in Europe.
Who
Am I
?
Do you know who this is? Check your
September Connect for the reveal.
July Who Am I?
I work in a male-dominated industry.
I worked in Las Vegas and Hawaii (learned to hula).
I love skeet shooting!
Were you able to guess?
Linda Pervis
Linda is the representative for ADS Security.
Thank you all so much for the
beautiful arrangement you sent to
Mom’s service last week (Eileen
Locke). She thought a great deal
of you all and the organization.
W e appreciate all of your
thoughts and prayers.
Don Locke (Husband)
Jan Erwin (daughter)
Eileen Locke was the first repre-
sentative for Head Start, a charter
member in 1987.
“What lies behind us and
what lies ahead of us are
tiny matters compared to
what lives in us.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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JULY CHAPTER MEETING
Hello Ms. Nancy,
I hope you have been doing well. Thank you again for a wonderful evening. Also, on be-half of my fellow servicemen and women, we would like to thank you for support in our efforts of defending our homeland and our way of life. It is from the support of people like you who make it a joy to serve our coun-try.
Also, Have a great day!
Sgt. M. Sabater United States Marine Corps
Subject: RE: Executive Women Int'l. (EWI) Cannot thank you enough for the invitation to speak/visit at your meeting this past Tues. It was such a delight to be in the mist of so many profes-sional/executive women! Thank you also for the delicious dinner and very generous gift bag! Sgt. Anne Oakes U. S. Air Force
Captain Timothy Hernandez, Army; Sergeant Maurice Sabater, Marines; Nancy Templeton, EWI; Seaman
Brandon Askins, Coast Guard; Chief Dana Fleshman, Navy; Master Sergeant Anne Oakes, Air Force
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JULY CHAPTER MEETING
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GOLF TOURNAMENT
2010 August 28
th
Brown Acres Golf Course
406 Brown Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2680
Best Ball
25 Teams of 4
Entrance Fee: $300 per team
Snacks and Juice start at 0745
Tee time at 0800
Silent Auction
Raffle/Giveaways
Free Event T-shirt
To register, contact Staff Sergeant Grant @423-697-7986 x142
Or at [email protected]
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Membership Committee Report
By: Catherine Cox
The Chattanooga
Chapter of EWI has 63
firms, 10 additional
representatives, three
sustaining members,
and one life member.
Our newest member is Sheila Thomp-
son with Philips-Lightolier. If you
have not met Sheila, be sure and look
her up at the August meeting.
For the last four months we have been
listing in the newsletter some vacant
classifications for new members.
Please go back and look these over
and see if you can recommend some-
one for membership.
Catherine Cox, Chair
Membership Committee
Sergeant-At-Arms Report
By: Charlie Rosenquist
There were 59 attendees at
the July meeting.
16 Guests present
40 Representatives present
1 Lifetime member present
2 Sustaining members present
55%of firms were present
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ways and Means Committee Report
By: Kerry Smith
Your Ways and Means Committee is
the fundraising arm of our EWI of Chat-
tanooga Chapter who works hard to
raise monies for scholarships and mon-
ies for our organization. During the
year, we will have many fundraising activities including
raising money through our monthly raffle table, selling
pecans, monthly advertising, encouraging scanning of
Bi-Lo cards to earn our chapter 1% of the purchase, and
several other fund raising ideas.
Our biggest fundraiser each year, though, is our annual
Barnyard Auction and Raffle. This annu-
al event helps raise scholarship funds for single moms
working toward a degree. The scholarships funds are
distributed to The University of Tennessee at Chattanoo-
ga through the Jean Bradford Scholarship, Chattanooga
State Technical Community College and Southern Ad-
ventist University.
Borrowing a tradition from our sister Nashville chapter,
thirteen years ago our chapter began raising money by
auctioning donated items in a lively and fun way. The
2009 Barnyard Auction raised $14,501.98 and had near-
ly 330 attendees! In attendance were some of our sisters
from EWI chapters in Atlanta and Knoxville as well as
many representatives from our member firms and em-
ployees from those same firms.
This year‘s Barnyard Auction will be held October 21,
2010 at 5:30 pm at the Doubletree Hotel. The success of
this annual event depends on the help of all of our mem-
ber firms through your purchase of table sponsorships
and ticket sales, your help in gathering items for our raf-
fle and auction, and the donations of your time and mon-
ey.
As an incentive to get our donations for the auction and
raffle kicked off at our August 10th meeting:
Each donation form that is completed and turned in
at the meeting will earn you a chance to win a $50
American Express gift card!
The member that brings in the most commitments
or auction donation sheets will win a $25 Bi-Lo gift
card!
Thanks for your support of EWI of Chattanooga and
watch for the initial Barnyard Auction email for dona-
tion forms and other information to help you get started.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Reading Rally 2010 Loving our Land and Water
Friday, September 17, 2010
9:00 am—1:00 pm
Daisy Head Start, Soddy Daisy Center
9531 Ridge Trail Road
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
Phone: (423) 842-9412
For More Information Contact:
Joey James at (423) 309-5332
LIST OF NEEDS:
Readers for the children
Persons to help with control
Holders for the babies
Someone to take pictures
Someone to help with special children and other needs as they
arise.
DIRECTIONS:
Go North 153, past Northgate Mall, you will pass Dunkin Donuts, keep straight and you will
pass a McDonald‘s Restaurant and Chick Fil-a. Beside Clements Antiques you will merge
onto US 27 toward Dayton.
Get off at Sequoyah exit toward Soddy Daisy. Turn left and follow signs for health depart-
ment. A sign will say health department and you will turn right onto West Ridge Trail. Go
over tracks and take an immediate left. Then take immediate right. And immediate other
right. Center will be on right—red brick—go to front door.
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Melissa’s Organizing Tips for August
Email Management – Reduce What You Receive
My clients are used to hearing me say, ―You are not a victim of your inbox –
you can exercise control over what you receive.‖ Try some of the tips below
to reduce your incoming email volume and let me know how they work.
Clarify to Co-workers When to Email You (and when NOT to)
Talk to your boss and your direct reports. Clarify when a cc: is the best action versus when to
save information for a future one-on-one meeting.
Create a “Disposable” Email Account
There are many providers (Google, Yahoo, Mailinator, etc.) that will allow you to create a free
email account. Use this account for web transactions and purchases.
Stop Email Forwards We all know people who love to forward chain messages, jokes, inspirational stories, and the
like. Go to www.stopforwarding.com, enter in the email address of the perpetrator of your
choice and they will receive an anonymous but very polite email requesting that they cease
their forwarding practices.
For more productivity tips, please go to www.mbgorganizing.com and sign up for my
free monthly newsletter.
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Christy Barker
Christy is the representative for The Chattanoogan. It is
Chattanooga‘s only AAA Four-Diamond hotel and boasts
199 guestrooms, 3 eating venues, 25,000 square feet of
conference and meeting space and a full service spa. The
Chattanoogan has won numerous awards for its meeting
and conference facilities and was chosen as the Best of the Best for hotels for
the past two years.
Christy has been with The Chattanoogan for the past 7 years and currently is
the Corporate Catering Manager. She says she has gained a multitude of
knowledge as she has previously worked in many other areas on the property.
She has experienced all aspects of the hotel industry which has led her to being
well rounded when it comes to meeting the needs of guests. She prides herself
in being organized, detailed and thorough. She was recently recognized com-
pany-wide by Benchmark Hospitality with the Award of Excellence for Month-
ly Membership Meetings. Her goal is to ensure a successful event and keep
clients happy and confident that The Chattanoogan is the place to be!
When asked why she became the rep for The Chattanoogan, she said it is be-
cause she saw an opportunity to meet new people and build relationships. She
said it is nice to surround herself with positive ladies who help to provide sup-
port, encouragement, spirituality and friendship throughout her daily life. She
also says ―There are many wonderful women in this group and I have thor-
oughly enjoyed getting to know each and every one of them!‖
Christy, you are a pleasure to know and we appreciate all you do for EWI firm
members.
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Member Spotlight
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FIRMS NEWS ● ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Jim Cobb and State Senator Bo Watson
presented Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
(TVFCU) with a joint resolution commending TVFCU
upon being named one of the Best Employers in Tennes-
see at the Soddy Daisy Branch.
According to Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union offi-
cials, it is the largest credit union in the Chattanooga area
with thirteen branches throughout the Tennessee Valley.
TVFCU has 239 employees with an average of ten years
of service each, and forty-five of TVFCU‘s employees
have been employed for more than twenty years each.
Blake Strickland, TVFCU‘s President and CEO, celebrat-
ed his 32nd year anniversary with the company.
TVFCU officials cite the following as some of the
awards that TVFCU has received in the past: Best of the
Best Credit Union, 2009 Top Mortgage Lender, voted
Marion County‘s ―Best Bank‖ by local newspaper read-
ers, Seal of Satisfaction, and two Diamond Awards from
the CUNA Marketing and Business Development Coun-
cil for the TVFCU Electric Shuttle and TVFCU‘s River-
bend Beach in 2009.
The annual list of ―Best Employers in Tennessee‖ was
created by The City Paper and Business Tennessee maga-
zine, and Best Companies. The ―Best Employers in Ten-
nessee‖ survey and award program was designed to iden-
tify, recognize and honor the best places of employment
in Tennessee, benefiting the state‘s economy, its work-
force and businesses. Companies from across the state
entered the two-part survey process and 25 companies
were selected. The combined scores determined the top
companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group
evaluated the data collected from the participating com-
panies and used their expertise to determine the final
rankings.
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Named One of Tennessee’s Best Employers
The Chattanoogan.com
Posted June 29, 2010
Representative: Karen Hannifin
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FIRMS NEWS ● ANNOUNCEMENTS
TVFCU’s Betty White Look Alike Photo Contest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 27, 2010) – Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union is conducting a Betty
White look-a-like photo contest leading up to the Chattanooga Life Expo on August 15, 2010. The winner will
receive the Betty White “Fan for Life” prize packet which includes two VIP passes to a meet and greet with the
real Betty White during a private reception at the Life Expo, $100 Visa gift card, photo opportunity with Betty
White, and two admission tickets to the Life Expo.
Do you think you could look like Betty White? Or do you think you look like Betty White? Or do you know
someone who you think looks like Betty White?
Contestants may submit a Betty White look-a-like photo of themselves, someone they know, or even dress up
like Betty White. The contest is open to all entrants who are eighteen years of age or older. You do not have
to have white hair to compete in this contest. Contestants may email a photo with their name and telephone
number to [email protected] anytime from July 22nd until August 9th. Jed Mescon, co-anchor of Channel
3 Eyewitness News TODAY, is the official Betty White look-a-like photo contest judge. The winner will be
notified on August 11, 2010 and featured on tvfcu.com. For additional details and to submit your entry, visit
community.tvfcu.com.
Betty White Look-A-Like - Snappy Photo Ideas:
Put that wig to use! Dress up in your best Betty White garb.
What version of Betty White are you?
Wow, my grandmother looks like Betty White!
Do you look like Betty White?
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release
July 27, 2010 Contact:Karen Hannifin [email protected]
Tel: 423.634.3613
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Representative: Sheila Thompson
Philips named one of Forbes and The Reputation Institute's 'Most Reputable Companies'
Philips is proud to announce that it has been named one of the world‘s ‗Most Reputable Compa-
nies‘ by Forbes and The Reputation Institute. Our #15 ranking derived from several consumer
insights including an international consumer survey in 32 countries and over 80,000 online in-
terviews.
This achievement comes on the heels of several other notable accomplishments including:
Philips was recently named one of "The World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere
Magazine
Philips is among the companies listed in the Covalence ethical ranking of multinational
companies
Philips has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes since 2000
SAM, which identifies leaders for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, named Philips a
SAM Gold Class world leader in both its Sustainability Yearbook 2008 and 2009
These achievements not only highlight our high ethical standards and commitment to sustaina-
bility, but they also increase our visibility as a s trong brand and employer of choice.
Congratulations to Jody Hermann, Barge Waggoner Sumner &
Cannon, Inc, one of the 2010 EWI Fellows
recipients. Jody was awarded the $5,000
Deborah A. Taylor Scholarship which is
awarded to the highest scoring applicant in
the undergraduate category and is made pos-
sible by a donation from EWI of Dallas in
honor of our 2005-2006 Corporate President
Debbie Taylor.
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Representative: Barbara Verhine
The UTC Mocs will be featured on the cover of the 2010 AT&T Real Yellow Pages directory and the smaller,
portable directory. The cover photo features an action shot of defensive end Josh Beard breaking past a block
set by an opponent.
―We had a great season last year under the leadership of Coach Russ Hues-
man and his staff,‖ said Athletics Director Rick Hart.
More than 500,000 directories will be distributed throughout the Tennessee
Valley and North Georgia from July 14 through August 11.
―We are happy The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs are fea-
tured on the new directory covers. When Chattanoogan‘s reach for the
AT&T Real Yellow Pages they‘ll see Chattanooga‘s Team,‖ said UTC
Chancellor Roger Brown.
AT&T has teamed up with local businesses to encourage residents to recycle
their previous directories.
―We‘re thankful to AT&T for promoting recycling efforts with this directory. UTC is committed to being a
leading campus in the sustainability movement, and we appreciate the opportunity to partner with a company
that shares this commitment,‖ said UTC Chancellor Roger Brown
AT&T Real Yellow Pages features UTC MOCS
BusinessWeek Chooses UTC
For the fifth consecutive year, the UTC College of
Business is ranked among the nation‘s top business
schools by BusinessWeek magazine. Of 3,300 schools
worldwide, only 111 received this recognition.
―Many of our alumni, friends and students have been
quick to express their pride in the College of Business.
A special thanks goes to the College of Business facul-
ty and staff for their contributions in this achievement.
The quality of work that they do and their interaction
with students play a significant role,‖ said Dr. Richard
Casavant, Dean of the College of Business.
BusinessWeek used several criteria to rank business
school programs: a student survey, a recruiter survey,
median starting salaries for gradu-
ates, the number of graduates ad-
mitted to 35 top M.B.A. programs,
and an academic quality measure
that consists of SAT/ACT test
scores for business majors.
UTC named in Princeton Review’s Best 301 Business
Schools
UTC is featured in The Prince-
ton Review‘s latest book, The
Best 301 Business Schools: 2010
Edition. ―We are pleased to rec-
ommend UTC to readers of our
book and users of our site,
www.PrincetonReview.com, as
one of the best institutions they
could attend to earn an M.B.A.,‖ said Robert Franek,
Princeton Review Senior VP-Publishing.
Princeton Review editors said UTC‘s College of Busi-
ness enters an M.B.A. program, ―geared to the working
professional, with classes starting at 5:30 pm.‖ Stu-
dents—a mix of regionally based recent undergrads and
returning professionals—report that ―UTC‘s M.B.A. pro-
gram is a great place for students to extend their base
knowledge, especially if your undergraduate degree is
not business related.‖
FIRMS NEWS ● ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Our Mission EWI brings together key individuals from di-
verse businesses for the purpose of promoting
member firms, enhancing personal and profes-
sional development, and encouraging communi-
ty involvement.
Our Vision To be a professional organization that creates val-
ue for its member firms and their representatives through career develop-
ment, business connectivity, and involvement in local communities.
Our Strategic Goals 1. To strengthen, expand and broaden membership.
2. To provide member firms with meaningful benefits.
3. To actively promote education for all representatives.
4. To achieve a high level of community visibility through service.
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CORPORATE
DATES TO NOTE
September 23-25, 2010
63rd LCAM in Kansas City
September 22-24, 2011
64th LCAM in Minneapolis
Executive Women International—EWI of Chattanooga Lynda Childress, 2009-2010 Chapter President
Luken Holdings, Inc. E-Mail: [email protected]
Ph: 423-756-1200 Fax: 423-266-5913
Executive Women International EWI of Chattanooga
P.O. Box 11522 Chattanooga, TN 37401
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PRESIDENT
Lynda Childress Luken Holdings [email protected]
423-424-2195
VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT-ELECT
Margaret Browning Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Co. [email protected]
423-494-0553
SECRETARY
Barbara Tawater Northgate Title Escrow, Inc. [email protected]
423-875-9533
TREASURER
Heather Burrell MCA Mike Collins & Associates [email protected]
423-892-8899
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Charlie Rosenquist BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee [email protected]
PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR
Barbara Verhine The University of TN at Chattanooga [email protected]
423-425-4141
WAYS AND MEANS DIRECTOR
Kerry Smith State Farm, Chattanooga [email protected]
423-870-1809
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Catherine Cox Lyndhurst Foundation [email protected]
423-756-0767
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Michelle Withorn EMJ Corporation [email protected]
423-855-1550
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Nancy Harrison UtiliFlex [email protected]
423-280-7582
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
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ADS Security Linda Pervis
Air Filtration Service Sabie Holley
Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Jody Hermann
Baylor School Brenda Waddell
BI-LO, Inc. Sue Moore
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Pamela Blaylock
Charlie Rosenquist
BMW of Chattanooga Isabel Ober
Catoosa County Climate Controlled Pamela Grant
& Regular Storage
Chattanooga Area Chamber of Christie Kelly
Commerce Lori Slatton
Chattanooga Bakery Fredia Higdon
Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Margaret Browning
Company United
Chattanooga Convention & Visitors Lori Dodd
Bureau
Chattanooga Funeral Home Kay Low
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Djuana Tomlin
Chattanooga Head Start Joey Martel-James
Chattanooga State Technical Barbara Morgan
Community College
Chattanooga Times Free Press Amy Fowler
Citadel Broadcasting Corporation Kelly McCoy
CMC Publications Kate Pinson
COS Business Products & Interiors Connie Mills
Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott Cindy Ward
Dimension Designs Inc. Christine Stephens
Diversified Companies, LLC Kim Pendergrass
ELD Associates, LLC Frances Cannon
Zelma Pack
EMJ Corporation Michelle Withorn
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Summer Blevins
EPB Telecom Valerie Lucas
Erlanger Health System Priscilla Williams
First Tennessee Bank Kristina Smith
Fitness Together Rachel Reeves
Fletcher Bright Company, Realtors Elaine Peterson
Sandy Wright
Heartland Payment Systems Kathy Lee
Kayser-Roth Corporation Debra Gates
Kenco Logistics Carolyn Pool
Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, PC Beverlee Bartley
Mary Ellen Maycann
Nena Powell
Luken Holdings Tammy Babb
Lynda Childress
Carolyn Stringer
Lyndhurst Foundation Catherine Cox
MBG Organizing Solutions Melissa Gratias
MCA, Mike Collins & Assoc., Inc. Heather Burrell
Kristen Smith
Miller & Martin PLLC Tanya English
Northgate Title Escrow, Inc. Barbara Tawater
Oehmig Travel Consultancy Carla Hilling
Office Team Sandy Saylors
Philips Lightolier Sheila Thompson
Reliable Building Solutions, Inc. Kathy Sok
Republic Parking System Kelley Eblin
River City Consulting Joyce Harlin
Rone Regency Jewelers Ashley Spinelli
Smith, Laura c/o Studio LaVie‘ Laura Smith
Southern Adventist University Carrie Harlin
State Farm Kerry Smith
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Karen Hannifin
The Chattanoogan Hotel Christy Barker
The Krystal Company Colleen Fieser
The University of Tennessee at Barbara Verhine
Chattanooga
Town & Country Barber Shop Marti Brown
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. Janice Houser
Unique Gifts and Promos Nancy Landreth
Melba Wolfe
United Way of Greater Chattanooga Delores Lewis
UtiliFlex Nancy Harrison
Wabash Trailer Sales, LLC Becky Rudewicz
Wild Moon Resort & Ranch Cindy Bruce
Yacoubian Tailors Ani Yacoubian
Sustaining Members Jan McAfee
Dottie Jones
Penny Walker
Life Member Nancy Templeton
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