Jennifer Ray
Jennifer is the 06-07 Dallas Section President and a Structural Engineer. She's a graduate of Texas Tech University. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, fishing, golf, and tennis.
Upcoming Meeting
Speaker:
Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham
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Professor of CS, Director of the Cyber Security Research Center
Topic:
Data Mining for Malicious Code Detection and Security Applications
Data mining is the process of posing queries and extracting patterns, often previously unknown from large quantities of data using pattern matching or other reasoning techniques. Data mining has many applications in security including for national security as well as for cyber security. Dr Thuraisingham's work in information security and information management has resulted in over 70 journal articles, over 200 refereed conference papers and workshops, and three US patents.
Past Meetings
Speaker:
Jacqueline Cornaby
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Topic:
You to the Infinite Power - Empower Your Life & Enterprise!
For more than a decade, Jacqueline Cornaby has served as an international speaker and experienced life and business strategist. She has a unique ability to offer complex strategies into simple and powerful models than can be applied immediately for fulfilling, lasting results. She toured with Tony Robbins as A Speaker, Lead Coach, and Corporate Trainer. As Founder of Jacqueline International, Inc., A Company focused on offering seminars and coaching to "Empower Your Life and Enterprise," Fortune 500 companies, Organizations, Philanthropic Causes, CEO's, Newsstand Magazines and Private Individuals call upon her for coaching. Her latest CD program titled "Go Goddess Go with Jacqueline" has benefited women worldwide.
A recognized expert on the psychology of leadership, peak performance, feminine power, balanced living and organizational turnaround, Jacqueline has been honored for her strategic intellect, insightfulness into human behavior, and commitment to empower Women worldwide.
As a coach, consultant and speaker, Windy Warner is passionate about helping her clients regain a sense of control,
rekindle their passions, and live the life they want. Working with her, Windy’s clients gain new perspectives that allow for greater professional and personal success.
Windy works with Fortune 500 executives and manager, and independent business owners to help them get out of their own way, deal more effectively with others and determine what is truly meaningful. Her clients find Windy easy to talk to and insightful, and they appreciate both her toughness and humor.
Prior to Coaching, Windy spent over 20 years in management and high tech sales with IBM, managing key client relationships with Fortune 500 companies. This real world experience gives her a deep understanding of the challenges managers face in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of business. Through her company, ProCoach, she offers a customized approach to leadership development, priority management and team building.
Windy’s professional affiliations include Leadership Texas Alumni Association, the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the International Association of Coaches (IAC). Windy is a graduate of CoachU, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Windy’s extensive international travel and friendship with people around the world, has given her a keen appreciation for the differences and similarities of people and cultures. She is very comfortable in, and adaptable to, any situation.
Windy lives in Dallas, TX and Bozeman, MT with her husband, Tim, and their four-legged “children”, Buster and Tina.
Speaker:
Dr. Betsy Willis
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Director of the Gender Parity Initiative in the SMU School of Engineering
Dr. Betsy Willis (aka Dr. Betsy) is the Director of the Gender Parity Initiative in the SMU School of Engineering, an effort to reach 50% female enrollment in undergraduate engineering at SMU, and the Interim Director of Pre-Engineering Advising. Dr. Betsy holds a Ph.D. in engineering from Purdue University . Her major was Food Process Engineering – a field that deals with the mass production of foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Dr. Betsy has many television appearances and film performances to her credit and is a frequent contributor to books. Dr. Betsy is active in local and national programs including National E-Week, WEPAN, and The Infinity Project.
Cissy Sylo is the Director of Engineering Services for the City of Frisco. She is responsible for the following divisions within the City: City Engineering; Transportation; Construction Inspection; and Facilities Architecture & Construction.
Her previous experience includes DFW International Airport as Assistant Vice President of Planning (over Business Planning, Transportation Engineering and Aviation Planning group), HNTB as Director of Municipal Services, and the cities of Carrollton as Director of Transportation and Arlington as a Graduate Engineer. She has a bachelor and masters degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is married and has three children: Brock (18), Spencer (14) and Morgan (9).
Speaker:
End of Year meeting
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Officer Awards and Nominations
Topic:
End of Year meeting – Officer Awards and Nominations
The End of Year Meeting is a business meeting in which the outgoing officers will be presented with awards for service. Additionally, the nominating committee will present the candidates for the 2007-2008 officer positions. The candidates will be voted upon by the membership in attendance, if a quorum exists.
Speaker:
Jaime Hunter
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Topic:
Simple Energy-Saving Tips to Thicken your Pocketbook!
Jaime was born in Dallas, Texas, and has lived all his life in the greater Dallas area. A self-taught electronics hobbyist since age 9, Jaime taught himself the BASIC programming language at age 15. From that point forward, he concurrently developed skills in both hardware and software areas.
After completing a 2-year degree in digital electronics at Eastfield Community College, Jaime returned to teach electronics classes part-time while he earned a BSEE at the University of Texas at Dallas.
From 1994 to 2005, Jaime worked professionally at various high-tech companies in the DFW area, and has had the titles of Plant Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer and Firmware Engineer. Since late 2005, Jaime decided to become self-employed and now focuses his energies on his various business enterprises, which include his own company Genius Electronics, investing (in energy stocks and real estate), and in private tutoring of others in math and science.
Jaime is a lifetime member of SWE and has been actively involved with the Dallas SWE section since 2001, and has been directly involved with SWE-sponsored educational outreach programs for girls such as the Girl Scout "Making it Matter" program, DigiGirlz. In February of this year, Jaime taught "Engineering Magic" to over 30 girls at the Dallas Extending Your Horizons program.
Since childhood, Jaime has been interested in how human consumption of energy use affects our environment, national security, and last but not least, our pocketbooks! Over his lifetime, Jaime has discovered and affected a multitude of energy-saving ideas that save him money every day. Jaime is pleased to have the opportunity to share the tips and techniques he has discovered, and further believes that other SWE members can come up with even more energy-saving ideas that can benefit us all.
Speaker:
Commander Fletcher E. Sharp
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Civil Air Patrol, Plano Mustangs Composite Squadron
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) was chartered on Dec 1, 1941, the week before Pearl Harbor was attacked. Throughout WW II, the CAP flew small 2 seat aircraft on anti-submarine patrol off the east coast, and eventually the Gulf coast. The CAP was responsible for sinking two German U-boat submarines during the war.
Currently, the CAP is still doing Homeland defense, with several different fronts; the first civil aircraft allowed back into the skies after 9/11 was a CAP aircraft taking digital photos of ground zero in New York City . During the loss of the Challenger shuttle over Texas , CAP members were both in the air and on the ground, assisting in the search. Should a civilian aircraft go missing in the U. S. , over 95% of the force mobilized to look for the downed aircraft are Civil Air Patrol members.
The CAP has a very strong Cadet program that results in stronger, more mature teenagers, preparing them for a successful career as they leave high school, whether it is continuing education at college, or going directly to work or into the military. Aerospace Education, both internally and externally is also a cornerstone of the CAP, along with Emergency Services.
Commander Sharp was a cadet in the late 50's/early 60's and became active as a senior member in 2002. He was appointed the Commander of the Plano Mustangs Composite Squadron in late 2002 and except for a 4 month period last year, has been the commander. Commander Sharp is an A&P mechanic with IA rating (Inspection Authorization) as well as having a single engine commercial pilot’s license.
Speaker:
Tom Pearce
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President of iLead Consulting & Training
Topic:
“When Teams Come Alive!”
Date:
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Champps Americana
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Private Porch Room
4951 Beltline Road @ Quorum in Addison
What is the secret ingredient that makes a team come alive? Is it chemistry? Is it leadership? Is it luck? Join us on Tuesday, January 16th when leadership expert, Tom Pearce, President of iLead Consulting & Training will fill us in on the common ingredients found in all successful teams.
Tom Pearce is a noted speaker, author and trainer who has make his mark developing "stronger leaders and better teams." Throughout his career, Tom has traveled around the world helping leaders and teams move to the next level. His teaching style is interactive and fun. Don't miss this chance to learn how your team can function better and have fun doing it.
For more information, please contact Tom Pearce, President of iLead Consulting & Training at 972-569-8822 or www.ileadusa.com.
"Helping leaders and teams move to the next level through teambuilding, training and coaching."
Speaker:
Valerie Pelan
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Executive Coach
Topic:
“How to Manage and Promote Your Career and Move Forward”
Date:
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Champps Americana
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Private Porch Room
4951 Beltline Road @ Quorum in Addison
Valerie works with business leaders, professionals and managers to improve their execution, personal effectiveness, and productivity. She works with the client to develop a customized Coaching Program targeting developmental areas specific to the client. Her Fortune 50 company background gave her an understanding of how her coaching approach improves performance and moves careers forward.
Valerie's coaching approach:
Challenges and supports the client to take new actions
Develop critical thinking about more effective behaviors for the future.
Supports the client's agenda, commitment to their career objectives and leverage their strengths
Targets effectiveness and goal setting.
Individual and group coaching is also offered as a continuation of on-site workshops: "Women Leaders - Managing from Strength", Career Anchors, and "How to Manage and Promote Your Career".
Valerie is available to meet with you and provide an overview of her approach to coaching: "Coaching Improves Execution".
She can be reached at 972-380-81849 or 214-454-5376.
Her email is valerie@integratedfocus.com and her web site: www.integratedfocus.com
Speaker:
Mary Sarao and Barbara Pitts
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Topic:
Inventing on a Shoestring Budget
Date:
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Champps Americana
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Private Porch Room
4951 Beltline Road @ Quorum in Addison
Barbara Russell Pitts and Mary Russell Sarao are sisters and successful inventors. Their first invention was Ghostline, the poster board with the ‘ghosted’ grid that eliminates the need to measure and draw lines before beginning a poster project; it has retailed more than $60 million since 1997. Both have served as president of the Texas Inventors Association and have served on the board of directors of the United Inventors Association. Mary and Barbara have co-authored The Everything Inventions and Patents Book, which was published in December, 2005 by Adams Media and the recent Inventing on a Shoestring Budget.
Mary Russell Sarao has written two popular e-books, “Super Easy Guide to Step-by-Step Patent Searching Online” and “Create a Compelling Presentation for your Invention,” that are offered without cost to visitors to her website, www.asktheinventors.com. She has also written for that website and for the Texas Inventors’ Association Website, www.txinventors.com. She has served on the board of directors of the United Inventors Association and is a past president and current board member of the Texas Inventors’ Association.
Barbara Russell Pitts has written for the United Inventors’ Association Newsletter and the Ask the Inventors website, www.asktheinventors.com, an information service she offers at no charge for inventors. She has served on the board of directors and as secretary of the executive committee of the United Inventors Association and is a past president and current board member of the Texas Inventors’ Association.
In July, 2003, and January 2006 Mary and Barbara were the subject of articles in the Dallas Morning News about their passion for assisting novice inventors that was picked up by the wire services and carried in newspapers nationwide.
Speaker:
Max Jaffe
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CPA
Topic:
Your Money Coach
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Champps Americana
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Private Porch Room
4951 Beltline Road @ Quorum in Addison
Are you always running out of money and forever going into debt for things you really want? Do you fight with your partner over money, then feel guilty afterwards? As a business manager, are you the one who never makes budget at year-end and always gets nailed in your performance review about it? Are your employees unproductive because they’re financially stressed? Are you constantly anxious about your finances?
If you said yes at least once, the good news is that there’s hope, wisdom, and lots of answers waiting for you. Max Jaffe has the knowledge, the strategies, and the enthusiasm to turn your financial situation around for the better.
Money coach and CPA Max Jaffe offers a unique perspective on money that will forever change how you look at it. He is a published author and is considered by many to be the preeminent expert on how to handle money, ways to start saving money, managing personal debt and handling personal finances. You may have seen him recently on Fox 4 Good Day Dallas or the CBS Channel 11 morning show.
Learn more about Max on the web at www.MaxJaffe.com.
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Please join us as we bring the year to a close at our Banquet and Open Forum. Bring your comments and ideas to share. Think of ways we can improve our organization, new activities, speaker ideas, and anything else that comes to mind.
Date:
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Since creating Your Coaching Connection, Pamela has developed a reputation as a Coach who can get right to the base of a problem and then assist individuals to grow and turn these problems into success stories. Her extensive Sales background has contributed to an exceptional insight into the sales process. It is this insight that allows Pamela to guide her clients into understanding how their unique personalities best fit into this sales process and the result is more sales for more dollars. She utilizes a variety of organizational and individual assessments to augment her skills as an Executive and Personal Coach.
Pamela has a successful background in Sales and Management in the broadcast industry spanning over twenty plus years. She worked in Sales Development at NBC Television Network (CHI) and CBS Television Network (CHI) where she increased the share of budgets from national accounts. These positions also entailed training sales people to not only know their product but also how to attain their budget goals. Pamela also spent ten years with Metro Networks (DFW) where she began with zero billing and developed an account list that consistently billed between three and four million dollars annually. This was with accounts such as RadioShack, American Airlines, Pizza Hut and Nationwide Insurance.
A graduate of Stephens College, Pamela majored in Philosophy. She is also a graduate of Coach University and is currently working toward advanced accreditation. Pamela has owned a horse training facility, Christy Farms (CHI), where she trained both rider and horse to be successful in the hunter/jumper horse show world. Learn more about Pamela on the web at www.yourcoachingconnection.com.
Speaker:
Laura Aguilar and Keats Moeller
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Texas Instruments
Topic:
Salary Negotiation
Date:
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Keats Moeller is a Human Resources Generalist at Texas Instruments. Keats started work at TI over 5 years ago in their HR Leadership Development Program. During her time at TI she worked in a variety of assignments, including Mergers and Acquisitions, Compensation, and Staffing. Keats completed both her undergraduate and masters degrees in business at Texas A&M University. Additionally, she has received her MBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University.
Laura Aguilar is a Compensation Analyst supporting the Manufacturing groups at Texas Instruments. Laura began her career with Texas Instruments as part of their HR Leadership Development Program. Over the past 5 years at TI, Laura has also worked in Diversity Staffing, Training & Organization Effectiveness and as an HR Generalist. Prior to TI, Laura worked at Raytheon for 1.5 years managing their local co-op program in Waco, TX. Laura completed her BBA in HR and Corporate Communications at Baylor University and received her masters degree in HR at Texas A&M.
Karen received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University in 1985. Upon graduating, she joined Exxon Corporation as an engineer in the Baton Rouge Refinery and held positions in technical, mechanical and process. Karen transferred to Refining Headquarters in 1995 and served as the Capital Project Team Captain for Benicia and Billings Refinery. She then moved to Supply as Gulf Coast Clean Products Coordinator. In 1998, Karen transferred to the Baytown Refinery and held management positions in Technical and Operations. Karen transferred to Beaumont, Texas, in 2003 as the Technical Division Manager of the Refinery. Recently, she joined the Corporate Safety, Health and Environmental Department in Dallas as a Senior Advisor.
Speaker:
Jolynn Perkins
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Perkins and Associates
Topic:
Combining Work and Family
Date:
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Every year for more than 10 years, Dallas SWE has held an engineering workshop for the Girl Scouts. As one of our favorite activities, the Girl Scouts Workshop helps to provide an introduction to engineering fields and a real world look at careers. As an ambassador from the Girl Scouts, Bryna will teach us about the Girl Scouts organization and all they do for motivating and teaching young girls.
Nancy Garnett has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from New Mexico State University. She began her career at Halliburton Services Research Center in Duncan, OK in 1981 as the first woman engineer at that location. After 3 years working as an “expert” in hydraulic fracturing, she transferred to Dallas, TX to work at Halliburton’s Dallas Division office where she provided treatment designs and cost estimates of services (cementing, acidizing, tools, fracturing) provided by Halliburton. In 1990, she began her career once again as an environmental engineer for Texas Industries, Inc. (TXI). She was promoted to an environmental manager with TXI in 2001. She will discuss some of the challenges of her career and how she ultimately successfully changed careers.
Speaker:
TBD
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TBD
Topic:
Hoop the Loop Build and Compete
Date:
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Atussa Simon has a BSEE degree from UTD and is a member of the Independent Game Designers Association.
Atussa was one of The Guildhall's original staff members, invited by the university to work with the Guildhall team to help develop a vision for is graduate level program in computer gaming.
Besides serving as an instructor at The Guildhall, Atussa is also CEO of Artemis Software Inc. Her game design experience began with the TRS-80 COCO II in 1986. Since then she has participated in a variety of game development projects. She considers herself a jack-of-all-trades, having worked on games as a game tester, an artist, a level designer, a game designer and a game producer. Artemis Software's last game title was purchased by a fortune 500 company, and the company is now focusing on furthering the art of Machinima as a force in cinematics as well as movie production.
Sandra (Candy) Robinson has over 20 years of experience as an engineer. She supported Nuclear Chemistry at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for 12 years as a design engineer, worked in data management for the Superconducting Super Collider Laboratory, did database design and development for the Boeing company, and is now a software engineer (database architect/database administrator) for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics on the F/A-22 jet fighter ground support program.
Candy holds a BS in Electrical Engineering, MS in Computer Science, and an MBA in Engineering and Technology Management. She is a Certified Software Development Professional (IEEE) and Life member of the Society of Women Engineers, long active in career guidance activities. She is Past Chair (and first woman to hold this office) of the Dallas Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and current Regional Coordinator for Women in Engineering for IEEE. She has been a church youth minister for 15 years, a mentor in the Big Sisters program, and is an Area Governor for Toastmasters International. She is the mother of four, and grandmother of two.
Speaker:
Heather Chan
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Software Engineer - Anritsu Company
Topic:
ZOOM! Into Engineering with National Engineers Week
Date:
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Heather Chan received her B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering
from UT Arlington in May 2004. She joined UTA SWE as a freshman and has been active with SWE since then. Heather is presently employed as a software engineer at the Anritsu Company.
She enjoys participating in activities that encourage young girls to continue discovering the fun in math and science. One of her many goals is to become a motivational speaker.
Speaker:
Alev Weiland
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Senior Specialist - Fritos and Sun Chips
Topic:
Engineer Chips Her Way up Career Ladder
Date:
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Davinia Chism has a BS in Mathematics with a Minor in Computer Science, MBA in Engineering Management, and MS in Systems Engineering. She has 12 years experience as a systems engineer in the defense industry.
Davinia is currently employed as a Principal Systems Engineer at Raytheon in McKinney, where she is also a member of the Raytheon’s Women’s Leadership Network. Besides volunteering to serve as the Dallas representative to SWE’s Council of Representative, she is also serving as the Dallas Section and Region C Membership chairs.
Davinia has been skydiving since 1997 and holds an advanced skydiving license, instructor rating and jumpmaster rating. She is also a Skydive University Coach and a member of the team that set Texas State Record last year. She has over 700 jumps and has jumped out of every kind of aircraft imaginable - from small single engine propeller aircraft to large jets, hot air balloons to helicopters. She is also a licensed Private Pilot.
Speaker:
Dallas Area Engineers
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Career Show ‘n Tell
Topic:
Career Show ‘n Tell
Date:
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Cissy Sylo is the Director of Engineering Services for the City of Frisco. She is responsible for the following divisions within the City: City Engineering; Transportation; Construction Inspection; and Facilities Architecture & Construction.
Her previous experience includes DFW International Airport as Assistant Vice President of Planning (over Business Planning, Transportation Engineering and Aviation Planning group), HNTB as Director of Municipal Services, and the cities of Carrollton as Director of Transportation and Arlington as a Graduate Engineer. She has a bachelor and masters degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is married and has three children: Brock (18), Spencer (14) and Morgan (9).
Speaker:
Mary Ann Clark
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President, LCA Environmental, Inc.
Topic:
The Journey from Idea to Patent - PerTect®
Date:
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Ms. Clark, with over twenty-five years of business, project management and financial experience, is the President and CEO of LCA. Her pre-LCA experiences include supervising up to 100 employees in seven different operations, and in setting up accounting and operations policies for a public company consisting of more than sixty corporations and 250 partnerships.
In recent years, she has been a Certified Environmental Inspector (Environmental Assessment Association), TDH-licensed Asbestos Inspector and Management Planner, and a trained (EPA approved) lead-based paint inspector. She also serves as the Chief Financial officer for PerTect®, Inc.
Ms. Clark is a hands-on owner who has personally performed compliance audits, building material surveys and site assessment work. Her greatest client contribution is using her professional financial training to quantify the business risks for various environmental issues.
Speaker:
Dr. Dona Mularkey
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ME Lecturer, SMU
Topic:
"Oh, the places you might go as an engineer."
Date:
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Dr. Mularkey is an outstanding role model for present and future engineers who want to have long lived and interesting careers. Unlike most engineering faculty, she has real industry experience, and at the entry B.S. level where experience is the most valuable. And she has taken learning for life as one of her many mottos as demonstrated by graduate degrees in engineers and business. Unlike many of us, she has also had a number of career adventures.
Dona has taken her topic from Dr. Seuss, promising to show us how a career does not have to be boring. Whether designing, serving as a Fellow to the U.S. Agency for International Development, lecturing on aircraft carriers, or coordinating student travel and studies in Japan, Dona has found adventures and more.
So, if you’re interested in hearing how one of SWE’s members begins each day with enthusiasm, come to our April meeting.
Speaker:
Mary Anne Durnin
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Topic:
Progression and Integration of Multiple Careers
Date:
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Mary Anne Durnin holds degrees in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas. While working as a software engineer for 12 years, she designed and developed 3D graphic simulation software, user interfaces, and graphic art for Internet development. She has been painting full time since 1998 and designing jewelry for the past year. Her art and computer skills have enhanced each other in all aspects of her creative life.
Mary Anne is a watercolorist who has long held a special interest in art, beginning with her childhood coloring books. She loves the spontaneity and challenge of watercolors. Her love of color is evident in her paintings and the jewelry she designs. Diverse subject matter and varied style are typical of her artwork. Her choice of subject matter reflects her extensive travel to gather material and inspiration.
Mary Anne is a signature member of the Southwestern Watercolor Society and the Texas Watercolor Society. In addition, she is an active member of the Plano Art Association and the Richardson Civic Art Society. She has been an award winner in regional and area exhibits and has won acceptance into numerous juried exhibitions.
Speaker:
Marianne McKenney
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Consultant; Personal Change Management
Topic:
Creating a Healthy Approach to Productivity
Date:
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Learn how to examine and balance lifestyle choices, including:
The Whole Person Wheel and applications for make you a more productive person in everyday life.
Empowerment Hierarchy and how a greater self esteem is generated by our actions.
How spirituality affects my work?
How to create accountability not “blameability”.
About Our Speaker
Marianne McKenney is an energetic facilitator who is dedicated to providing meaningful employee development programs. Her company provides a connection to professionals who can provide solutions to specific challenges facing the organization. She’s combined her passion for educating teams to be more productive and the field of Wellness. The workshops guide people through the turbulent challenges of change. Employees can increase their productivity by making the connection between discovering personal talents, self-responsibility and goal setting.
In addition to being an AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America) Certified Group Exercise Instructor, Ms. McKenney has a Masters degree in Education from the University of North Texas. She has taught Personal Change Management for over 10 years and exercise for over 15 years. Most recently her classes include cycling and yoga.
Speaker:
Jeri Chambers
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Leader of the Jr. League Project
Topic:
SciTech Discovery Center and Zap!
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
Over the last few years, the Junior League of Plano has invested thousands of dollars exploring the possibility of establishing a hands-on type science/technology exhibit area for the North Dallas/Collin County Metroplex area. It’s now becoming a reality with the introductory exhibit Zap! scheduled for summer 2004. Please come and bring others to our meeting and learn about what’s going to spark at Willow Bend this summer.
Jeri Chambers has been the leader of the Jr. League project and has volunteered to share some of her experiences with us. Learn about plans for a “mind-stretching fun” interactive exhibit that will be at The Shops of Willow Bend this summer. Zap!, sponsored by the new Sci-Tech Discovery Center and the Plano Junior League, will provide North Texas with the opportunity to have a personal experience with amazing advances in medicine. You too can participate.
The target range for Sci-Tech is all ages. Though the exhibit will be fun for all ages, the exhibits were especially designed to raise interest and excitement for elementary and middle school aged children but it does have a preschool component as well.
Please visit the Sci-Tech website at www.mindstretchingfun.org and the exhibit website at www.zapsurgery.org for more info about the exhibit.
Speaker:
Jill Almaguer and Rex Saoit
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Fujitsu Networks
Topic:
Career Visioning Bead Simulation: An interactive technical presentation.
Date:
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
Time:
6:15:00 PM
, registration and meal
Location:
Nedley's Restaurant
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Board Room
1801 North Plano Rd (west side between Campbell and Collins Blvd)
How do people select their careers?
Where do people start?
Never before has the U.S. Labor force been given more career options in its history, nor has the U.S. Labor force been given less guidance and less education on choosing a fulfilling career. This is especially true with our high school and college students. What's the cost? The cost could be choosing the wrong job at the wrong place and the wrong time.
Participants are exposed to a 15 minute action learning simulation of trading colored beads. The exercise is fast-paced, easy to learn, and has extreme interaction. The object of the simulation is to transform the individual’s mindset in 3 career setting principles.
Past meetings will be slowly added into the database...
