Reservations for SEEN ABWA

After getting a degree in Theater Arts from Wake Forest University in North Carolina, Red moved back in with her parents until she married an outgoing Englishman and followed his career around the globe. Her prior "career" had been a full time Mom, but her husband getting fired was the catalyst which forced Red to face reality and take control of her life. Red, who likes to refer to herself as a "mere mortal", initially thought she was stupid because she was 40 + years old and had managed to avoid learning many important "life lessons", but she soon realized she had merely been sheltered. Although she considers herself foremost a 'warm and fuzzy" Mom, Red is also an author, columnist, public speaker and teacher.

Black, on the other hand, is all business. Black has an Economics degree from Wilkes College (now Wilkes University) in Pennsylvania and an MBA in International Finance from New York University and London Business School. She retired from the oil & gas industry by the time she was 40. When boredom sank in, Black started racing cars, first Porches, then Ferraris, and along the way she raised over $1 Million for Mak-A-Wish. When her sister's husband got fired, she turned her sisters "crisis" into a book, a brand, and a business venture. Besides being the first woman to race the road course of Indianapolis, Black is an entrepreneur, publisher, author, columnist, public speaker, and teacher.

March 8, 2012:

"Networking Games"

SEEN has grown so much this year. It is important members are getting the most out of their ABWA membership, are involved, and stay involved in their Express Network. This meeting is designed to do just that!!! We never know how we can help each other if we do not take the time to get to know each other. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR ANOTHER GREAT MEETING WITH THE SOUTHEAST EXPRESS NETWORK!!

Ellen does not dress people. She empowers people to dress themselves. Regardless of one’s profession, image is important. Ellen’s mantra is “Be your best you today!” Through her image consulting and personal shopping services Ellen helps both men and women to define their style signature, discover what looks best on them and put together a harmonious look so they can look and feel confident. Ellen also works with corporations and groups by helping them design or refine their corporate dress code and employees’ personal image.

Ellen has a love for people and all things fashionable. It was that love, combined with years of experience of dressing professionally while working in the financial services industry, which led her to begin her own image consulting firm in 2004. Ellen has trained under and worked with various image consultants and designers. Ellen is also an Independent Consultant for CAbi; a ladies clothing line, as well as J. Hilburn; a custom men’s clothing line.

Ellen graduated Summa Cum Laud from Houston Baptist University with degrees in Finance and Business Administration. She worked for over fourteen years in the financial services industry before following her dream.

Ellen stays involved in her community. She is a member of American Business Women’s Association and is her chapter’s 2011 Top Ten Woman of the Year Nominee as well as a past Chair of ABWA’s Houston Area Council. She was also a Federation of Houston Professional Women’s (FHPW) Woman of Excellence in 2005. Ellen is actively involved in several other networking and community groups. She resides in Katy, TX with her husband, son and Schnauzers.

Great Monthly Meeting Programs Have Been Scheduled.

Plan to Attend Each and Every One!!!

February 9, 2012 - Mandy Williams "Red & Black"

March 8, 2012 - "Networking Games"

April 12, 2012 - Ellen Caldwell-Ng "Dressing in Fashion"

May 10, 2012 - Lela Donelson "Knowledge is Power"

June 14, 2012 - Marla Regan "Organize or Agonize"

July 12, 2012 "Installation of Officers for 2012-2013"

by National ABWA President Tina Gandy

South East Express Network Women Moving Forward

Myrleen P. Knott - Vice President/Controller, Buffalo Flange, Inc. Myrleen has been selected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Rose. The Rose is Houston's leading 501(c)3 non-profit breast cancer organization providing mammography screening, diagnosis, early access to treatment and support to all women regardless of their ability to pay. The Rose will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2011.

Sheri L. Parrack, Owner/Founder & CEO of Texas Motor Transportation Consultants and her staff are proud to announce the following awards received for 2011:

Gaylyn DeVine, Owner of TLS Graphics, Inc. South Houston, announced TLS Graphics was the official printer for the 44th Annual Worldfest-Houston - The Houston International Film & Video Festival for 2011, www.worldfest.org.

TLS Graphics was also nominated for 7 awards from the Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast, the local graphic communication association.

TLS Graphics, Inc. is a well-established family owned commercial printing company that specializes in corporate and commerical printing.

Susan Olson was contracted by a leading handbag shop in NEW YORK to supply her beautiful cigar handbag "boxes", on a continual basis, with as many creative designer's handbag's "BOXES" as she can make!!! Susan will be a very busy lady!!