It has certainly been a whirlwind two months due to our Golf Tournament, Installation of the 2005 Board and the Annual Conference in New Orleans. It is now time to get down to the business of implementing my goals and objectives for 2005 and how I can best serve our chapter as your President. First, my focus will be “Our Quest for the Best” in 2005. This simple slogan can be applied to all facets of our chapter business; however, I will be concentrating on building membership and promoting professional development within our organization. It is also my desire to encourage members to become more involved in our philanthropic and fund raising projects this year and to generate energy and enthusiasm throughout our chapter by offering quality programs and professional speakers at our monthly chapter meetings.

You will see some exciting added features to our PULSE this year as well as a repeat of our trade show at the Cook Convention Center in February and Executive Luncheon in April. We are also planning to introduce some new and special philanthropic events throughout the year that will not only inspire you to become more involved, but will also let our community know more about our organization and the women who are serious about giving back to our great city. Plans are also underway to roll out our new EWI Memphis website. Ricky Barnett, our chapter Technology Consultant, will make a presentation and educate us at the November meeting. We will host another golf tournament next year. We have exceptional additions and changes within our chapter in this next year.

My serving on the board as Treasurer, Ways and Means, Membership, Vice President and now President has been a very exciting journey for me. Serving in these positions has definitely attributed to development of my leadership skills and enlightened me about the importance of building strong relationships and utilizing all networking opportunities.

I am eager to begin working closely with all of you and the new board members. We have much to look forward to and with all the gifted and talented members in our chapter; I have no doubt that we will exceed all of our expectations.