The mission of OWWL is to recognize and encourage women in leadership by fostering an environment which supports professional growth, building relationships, and leadership development that will assist in the achievement of goals within our company.

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OWWL co-chairs are seeking active participants to take a leadership role in the planning and implementation of committee events!
Participating on a committee is a great way to connect with other colleagues, while contributing your time and skills in ways that truly make a difference to the organization. We encourage you to join us in helping to shape our present and future. If you are interested in taking on an active roll, please contact the co-chairs of the committee you are interested in:

Community Outreach:  Jill Rejda or Clare Brumback
Mentoring:  Tracey Lange or Susan Taylor
Professional Development:  Jenny Erasmus or Kristi Parrish

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The OWWL committee leaders recently hosted a luncheon for Welsh women clients, featuring Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman and former CEO, Carlson Companies. Ms. Nelson shared experiences that shaped her philosophy on leadership and life from her new book, How We Lead Matters: Reflections on a Life of Leadership. Ms. Nelson is a phenomenal, inspirational speaker and our audience was truly moved by her words. We highly recommend her book, and encourage you to bring your lunch and join us for a book discussion on July 22 in the Welsh Training Room. Please see further details below.

(Pictured above: Marilyn Carlson Nelson signing books for clients and friends of Welsh; Mary Jeffries, Polaroid; Ericka Miller, Ameriprise Financial; and Christine Fruechte, Colle + McVoy)

Community Outreach Committee .....................................................................................................

The OWWL Community Outreach group recently volunteered at the Hope for the City warehouse in St. Louis Park. The team worked together to sort 20 pallets of sporting goods that will be distributed to over 40 local agencies and three orphanages in Armenia. Thank you to all of the Welsh women who volunteered. It was a wonderful opportunity to network and support Hope For The City.

For more information about the Community Outreach Committee, contact Jill Rejda or Clare Brumback. 

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Mentoring Committee .........................................................................................................................
For more information about the OWWL Mentorship program, contact co-chairs Tracey Lange or
Susan Taylor.

Wednesday, June 24  |  11:30am - 1 pm  |  Welsh HQ Patio & Training Room

OWWL Mentorship BBQ for those participating in the Mentor/Mentee program. OWWL cordially invites you to a barbeque in the Baker Road first floor training room and outdoor patio. Join us for lunch, games, prizes and great conversation!

Professional Development Committee ...........................................................................................
For more information about the Professional Development events, contact co-chairs Jenny Erasmus or
Kristi Parrish. Please bring your lunch and join us for the following events:

RSVP TODAY  Wednesday, July 22 |  12 - 1 pm  |  Welsh HQ Training Room

OWWL Book Club Discussion
How We Lead Matters: Reflections on a Life of Leadership, by Marilyn Carlson Nelson (Chairman and former CEO, Carlson Companies).Bring your lunch and come prepared to discuss the book. Suggested discussion topics will be circulated in advance. OWWL will provide a copy of the book for the first 10 people to sign up! To sign up now, email owwl@welshco.com.

SAVE THE DATE  Wednesday, August 19 |  12 - 1:30 pm  |  Welsh HQ Training Room

Social Media Marketing
Maybe you’ve received an invitation from a colleague, asking you to “join their professional network on LinkedIn,” and you’ve joined, only to wonder, “now what?” Or, maybe you’ve been LinkedIn for years but feel you aren’t using it to its fullest potential. Maybe you’ve heard the buzz about sites like Facebook or Twitter and wondered what the big deal is. Ever wonder how you can use these sites to grow your business and why it’s critical that you start to do so now, more than ever? To sign up now, email owwl@welshco.com.

SAVE THE DATE  Wednesday, September 23  |  12 - 1 pm  |  Welsh HQ Training Room

OWWL Book Club Discussion
Now Discover Your Strengths, by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton. Further information to follow.

SAVE THE DATE  Thursday, December 17  |  12 - 1:30 pm  |  Welsh HQ Training Room

NAIOP Webinar: Strengthening Your Career within Your Organization
Presented by: Rebecca York, Vice President, Colonial Bank.

Join Rebecca York as she explores how to create opportunities during the down turn in the economy to position your career for the next upturn. Exploring paths to future success includes understanding your own definition of success, selecting strategic goals, creating an action plan and finding opportunity in the midst of market chaos.

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Just a reminder that updated information is also available on the OWWL page on the Welsh Intranet. There is a tab on the top navigation bar named "OWWL". Click here to view now.

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