ATW - Dallas Past Events

Event Name:	Sept Event - A Personal Success Story by Nina Vaca
Date & Time:	Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:00 PM
Location:	Texas Instruments 12500 TI Blvd. Dallas, TX 75243 Visitors can enter via Gate 1 at the Forest Lane site and visitor parking will be available near the South Lobby. A TI volunteer will be available at the South Lobby to escort people inside the building. The meeting will be held in Conference Room S1/S2 (located next to SC Auditorium, near South Lobby).
Description:	A Personal Success Story featuring Nina Vaca CEO Pinnacle Technical Resources Speaker: Nina Vaca, CEO Pinnacle Technical Resources Background: Nina Vaca founded Pinnacle in 1996 as an information technology services provider to the Fortune 500. Today, the company’s client base includes industry leaders in the telecommunications, financial services, health care, technology, consumer products and business process outsourcing sectors. Under Vaca’s leadership, Pinnacle has become the second fastest growing firm in a $20 billion dollar industry, and now includes approximately 2,000 consultants across 40 states. Pinnacle is one of the most widely recognized and honored companies nationwide, garnering over 35 national and local awards over the past 4 years including consecutive top rankings in the Inc. 500, Dallas 100, Staffing Industry Report, and in the Hispanic Business 100 fastest growing firms in the country. Last November Pinnacle was selected as the top Minority-owned firm in the nation by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Agenda: 6:00 - 6:30 pm Registration & Meet and Greet 6:30 - 7:00 pm Announcements and Sponsor Recognition 7:00 - 8:30 pm Program – A Personal Success Story 8:30 - 9:00 pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up Sponsor and Host: Food: Appetizers Cost: Before Sept 12: $15 for members $25 for non-members After Sept 12: $20 for members $30 for non-members Day of event: members/non-members, $40 Refund policy: No refunds after Sept 12 No-show registrations will be invoiced.

Event Name:	Sept Event - A Personal Success Story by Nina Vaca - TI Employees
Date & Time:	Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:00 PM
Location:	Texas Instruments 12500 TI Blvd. Dallas, TX 75243 Visitors can enter via Gate 1 at the Forest Lane site and visitor parking will be available near the South Lobby. A TI volunteer will be available at the South Lobby to escort people inside the building. The meeting will be held in Conference Room S1/S2 (located next to SC Auditorium, near South Lobby).
Description:	A Personal Success Story featuring Nina Vaca CEO Pinnacle Technical Resources Speaker: Nina Vaca, CEO Pinnacle Technical Resources Background: Nina Vaca founded Pinnacle in 1996 as an information technology services provider to the Fortune 500. Today, the company’s client base includes industry leaders in the telecommunications, financial services, health care, technology, consumer products and business process outsourcing sectors. Under Vaca’s leadership, Pinnacle has become the second fastest growing firm in a $20 billion dollar industry, and now includes approximately 2,000 consultants across 40 states. Pinnacle is one of the most widely recognized and honored companies nationwide, garnering over 35 national and local awards over the past 4 years including consecutive top rankings in the Inc. 500, Dallas 100, Staffing Industry Report, and in the Hispanic Business 100 fastest growing firms in the country. Last November Pinnacle was selected as the top Minority-owned firm in the nation by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Agenda: 6:00 - 6:30 pm Registration & Meet and Greet 6:30 - 7:00 pm Announcements and Sponsor Recognition 7:00 - 8:30 pm Program – A Personal Success Story 8:30 - 9:00 pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up Sponsor and Host: Food: Appetizers Cost: NO charge for TI Employees

Event Name:	Sept Event - Executive Leadership Forum, Women in the Global Marketplace
Date & Time:	Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:00 PM
Location:	Maggiano's Little Italy, Willow Bend 6001 W. Park Blvd. Plano, Texas 75093-4301
Description:	As our businesses become ever increasingly globalized... How do we as women navigate the current marketplace? Our dynamic panel of Executives: Shaunna Black, VP, Worldwide Facilities, Texas Instruments Tracy Cooper, VP, Product Solutions Division, Krakow, Poland, Sabre Holdings Kim Stevenson, SBU President & VP, Communications/Media/Entertainment, EDS “Women in the Global Marketplace” The world is becoming a smaller place. Women are traveling on a routine basis. Women are treated differently throughout the world. Learn more about what it means to be an executive woman operating in the global marketplace - the unique challenges and opportunities. Please come join us as we hear insights and perspectives from Shaunna Black - TI, Tracy Cooper - Sabre-Holdings, and Kim Stevenson - EDS. Background: Shaunna F. Black is Vice President and Manager of Worldwide Facilities. In this position, Ms. Black is responsible for the design, construction, and operation of TI facilities, Environmental, Safety and Health programs and real estate management. From 2000 to 2005 Ms. Black was FAB Manager for semiconductor manufacturing in one of TI’s premier wafer fabrication facilities. Tracy Cooper has been with Sabre Holdings, the leading provider of IT solutions for travel, since 1982. At present, occupies a position of Director of European Solutions Center Sabre Holdings. The Center was created in Krakow in 2000 to develop company’s global opportunities in developing software and providing technical support for clients from tourism branch all over the world. Kimberly “Kim” Stevenson is vice president of U.S. Communications, Media and Entertainment. She is responsible for accelerating growth in a market that’s estimated at $25 billion and growing at a rate of 7 percent a year. Previously, she was vice president of Enterprise Service Management. In this capacity, she oversaw the global development and delivery of enterprise services, including those in IT Service Management and Business Management. Agenda: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Check-In and Networking 7:00 - 8:30 pm Panel Discussion - Women in the Global Marketplace 8:30 - 9:00 pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up Food: Hors d'oeuvres Cost: $0 for ATW Executive Members (ELF) $50 for ATW Non-Executive Members and Non-Members Day of event: members/non-members, $55 Refund policy: No refunds after Sept 5 No-show registrations will be invoiced.

Event Name:	July Event - From match.com to Entrepreneurial Journey - CEO of 2w2link.com, Lisbeth McNabb
Date & Time:	Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:00 PM
Location:	Midwest Consulting Group The Urban Tower 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard Irving, TX 75039 The building is the old Xerox building. If you need assistance finding the location, call Linda at (469) 667-3398.
Description:	From match.com to Entrepreneurial Journey Please join us on Thursday, July 17 as Lisbeth McNabb, CEO w2wlink.com, shares her fascinating "corporate to entrepreneurial journey". After twenty years in the corporate world, Lisbeth McNabb launched w2wlink.com last October, a professional women's content and community website business. In addition to sharing her journey, Lisbeth will share new research on the correlation of successful leaders in corporate and entrepreneurial settings. This presentation will answer your questions about social networking for companies, how to expand your strategic thinking and whether you might be a natural for an entrepreneurial setting. You won't want to miss it! Speaker: Lisbeth McNabb CEO w2wlink.com Background: Lisbeth McNabb completed two years as CFO for Match.com and in October 2007 launched a professional women’s content and community website business as CEO of w2wlink.com. Her professional background includes 20+ years in finance, operations, sales and business development and planning in growth and emerging stage businesses. She has partnered to drive high levels of entrepreneurial and profitable growth, raise the level of excellence in the finance, sales and operations functions and increase market share within emerging businesses of companies which include Match.com, Frito-Lay, American Airlines and Sodexo. Lis is a director on the board of NASDAQ company Nexstar Broadcasting, a $250M annual revenue company. Nexstar Broadcasting Group currently owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 49 television stations in 29 markets. Lis recently joined the American Airlines Advisory Board on professional women business strategy. Lis is a board member of FEI Dallas, Finance Executives International and Program Chair. Lis joined the board of Sammons Art Center in 2007. Lis is on the steering committee of Women Corporate Directors – Dallas, a mentor at Southern Methodist University to MBA’s, Women’s Foodservice mentor and member, and a former mentor at Mentium. Lis has formed women’s network groups at two companies—Frito Lay and Sodexo. Lis actively speaks to the growth and development of professional women and is a keynote speaker and voice on this important area in local and national organizations and forums. She received her B.S. at University of Nebraska and M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. Agenda: 6:00 - 6:30 pm Registration & Meet and Greet 6:30 - 6:45 pm Announcements and Sponsor Recognition 6:45 - 8:00 pm Program – Women to Women Link 8:00 - 8:15 pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up 8:15 - 8:45 pm Mentoring Introductory Session - Members Only Following the meeting, ATW Members will be invited to attend a ½ hour session as part of the 2008 Mentoring Program. If you are interested in Mentoring as either a Mentor or Mentee, please plan to stay for this session. Hosted by: Midwest Consulting Group Food: Appetizers Cost: Before July 11: $15 for members $25 for non-members $10 for students After July 11: $20 for members $30 for non-members $10 for students Day of event: members/non-members, $40 Refund policy: No refunds after July 11 No-show registrations will be invoiced.

Event Name:	June Event - Negotiating Compensation: The Why, When, and How
Date & Time:	Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:00 PM
Location:	Robert Half Technology 5005 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Suite 400 Dallas, Texas 75244
Description:	Negotiating Compensation: The Why, When, and How Effective salary negotiation requires a good understanding of the realities of the hiring process and key issues for an employer as well for a job applicant in addressing a total compensation package. Knowing what you are worth is just the beginning. This workshop will address what to do when you receive an offer, how to go about evaluating the offer, and then how to make your case as you negotiate with an employer and close the deal. Speakers: Janet Lewis Assistant Director of Career Development Hegi Family Career Development Center Southern Methodist University Marva McGrew Associate Director of Employer Relations Hegi Family Career Development Center Southern Methodist University Backgrounds: Janet Lewis, Assistant Director of Career Development, has worked as a career counselor for the Hegi Family Career Development Center since 2002. She holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Texas A&M Commerce and she is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Janet is the career liaison for the engineering students and also serves on several committees on campus including PACNDP, a committee for students with disabilities, Strengths Quest and the Professional Development Committee for Student Affairs. Marva McGrew serves as the Associate Director of Employer Relations. She provides leadership for the employer relations team, along with developing corporate partnerships, developing an international internship program, and serving as advisor for the Career Center Advocates. She is on the board of directors for DFW International Community Alliance. She holds a BS in Organizational Relations from Oral Roberts University and an MS in Management from Southern Nazarene University. Prior to moving to Dallas 4 years ago, she served as student employment representative for Tulsa Community College. Marva has over 20 plus years in the corporate sector in human resources, office management, and over 6 years in higher education. Agenda: 6:00 - 6:30 pm Registration & Meet and Greet 6:30 - 6:45 pm Announcements and Sponsor Recognition 6:45 - 8:00 pm Program – Negotiating Compensation: The Why, When, and How 8:00 - 8:15 pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up 8:15 - 8:45 pm Mentoring Introductory Session - Members Only Following the June meeting, ATW Members will be invited to attend a ½ hour Kickoff of the 2008 Mentoring Program. If you are interested in Mentoring as either a Mentor or Mentee, please plan to stay for this introductory session. Hosted by: Robert Half Technology Food: Appetizers Cost: Before June 13: $15 for members $25 for non-members $10 for students After June 13: $20 for members $30 for non-members $10 for students Day of event: members/non-members, $40 Refund policy: No refunds after June 13 No-show registrations will be invoiced.

Event Name:	May Event - Executive Leadership Forum, Featuring Kathy Seei
Date & Time:	Thursday, May 15, 2008 6:00 PM
Location:	Maggiano's Little Italy Willow Bend 6001 W. Park Blvd Plano, Texas 75093-4301 The event will be held in the Venucci Room.
Description:	"Women and Politics" At a time when we can’t turn on the television or listen to the radio without hearing the latest update on the political campaigns, debates, issues, scandal, etc., we have the privilege of hearing from the former mayor of Frisco who recently made a run for U.S. Congress. As women – executive women – how can we participate and influence our lives through the political process? Please come join us as we hear Kathy Seei’s story and perspective. Some of the areas Kathy will speak to are: - Recent election turn out - Women in government statistics - What holds women back - Why women need to get involved - Women are busy, but wanting excel - Issues related to being a superwoman - Call to action Speaker: Kathy Seei Former Mayor of Frisco Vice President of Corporate Development, AECOM Background: Kathy Seei is best known for serving as Mayor of the City of Frisco when the population exploded by 300% in six years (1996-2002). She has served as President of the Metroplex Mayor's Association, co-chair of TEX-21 a statewide coalition for transportation improvement and the Center on Development Excellence for the North Central Texas Council of Government. She is the past president and current board member of the Arts of Collin County Foundation. She sits on the advisory board for South Collin County Habitat for Humanity, Cross Timber Youth Orchestra and Frisco Multifaith. Kathy is a member of the Staff Parish Relations Committee for her church of 21 years, Frisco First UMC. Kathy founded SEEI3, which creates serious games that transfer core knowledge, build consensus and move future plans off the shelf and into action, in 2002. In July 1007 AECOM, the largest engineering design firm in the world, recruited Kathy to be Vice President of Corporate Development for North Texas. Her responsibilities include developing the forward strategic focus for TCB, the company's Texas subsidiary. Kathy lives in Frisco, Texas with her husband of 37 years, Bob, a retired Plano ISD High School principal. They have two adult children: Erin who is in the insurance industry and Rob a medic with the Army's Special Operations Forces and currently serving in Iraq. Rob and his wife Shea are expecting Kathy's first grandchild this summer. Kathy just completed a run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas Congressional District 4. District 4 includes 16 counties in Northeast Texas. Kathy sums up her varied interest by saying, "I am blessed with a busy life full of good endeavors!" Agenda: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Registration & Meet and Greet 7:00 - 8:30 pm Program – Women and Politics 8:30 - 9:00 pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up Food: Hors d'oeuvres Cost: $0 for ATW Executive Members (ELF) $50 for ATW Non-Executive Members and Non-Members Day of event: members/non-members, $55 Refund policy: No refunds after May 9 No-show registrations will be invoiced.

Event Name:	April Event - 1st Quarterly Mentoring Summit - How's Your Career Working For You?
Date & Time:	Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:00 AM
Location:	Texas Instruments Texins Activity Center 13900 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75243 Going north, exit Central Expressway at Spring Valley, turn right at the Shell gas station onto TI Blvd., and enter through Gate #6. Going south, exit Central Expressway at Spring Valley, stay on the access road, turn left at Midpark Rd., turn right to get on the access road going north, pass the entrance, turn right at the Shell gas station onto TI Blvd., and enter through Gate #6.
Description:	How's Your Career Working For You? 1st Quarterly Mentoring Summit - Keynote speaker - Actual mentoring case studies - Tips from expert mentors - On-the-spot mentoring assistance Keynote Speaker: Nina Vaca CEO, Pinnacle Technical Resources, Inc. Background: Nina Vaca founded Pinnacle in 1996 as an information technology services provider to the Fortune 500. Today, the company’s client base includes industry leaders in the telecommunications, financial services, health care, technology, consumer products and business process outsourcing sectors. Under Vaca’s leadership, Pinnacle has become the second fastest growing firm in a $20 billion dollar industry, and now includes approximately 2,000 consultants across 40 states. Pinnacle is one of the most widely recognized and honored companies nationwide, garnering over 35 national and local awards over the past 4 years including consecutive top rankings in the Inc. 500, Dallas 100, Staffing Industry Report, and in the Hispanic Business 100 fastest growing firms in the country. Last November Pinnacle was selected as the top Minority-owned firm in the nation by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hosted by: Cost: $75 (includes lunch and materials) Refund policy: No refunds after April 22. No-show registrations will be invoiced.

Event Name:	March Event - From "The Voice of Women's Liberation" to Facebook
Date & Time:	Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:00 PM
Location:	EDS 5400 Legacy Drive Plano, Texas 75024 Enter the EDS campus from Parkwood Blvd. The meeting will be in the main centre building, in the middle of all the buildings. There will be signs and guides to meet people and get them to the right place.
Description:	From “The Voice of Women’s Liberation” to Facebook A lively and fun discussion of women’s communication over the last 40 years with special attention to what you need to know about today’s communication media. Join us for a compelling panel discussion of women’s communications for Women’s History Month. Debbie Mrazek, President of the Sales Company, will be moderating our panel consisting of: - Lin O’Neill – President of Futures Consulting - Mary Smaragdis - Marketing Director, Sun Microsystems, responsible for Facebook rollout and avid blogger - Heather D'Arcy – EDS, Account Executive, responsible for American Airlines - Lisa Miller – Senior, The University of Texas at Austin Forty years ago, women were communicating through periodicals like “The Voice of Women’s Liberation” one of the first of many periodicals of its kind owned and operated primarily by women. Today, communication media are varied and rapidly changing. While email, blogs, video, photo sites and social networking have a place in many of our lives, clearly the generations have embraced these media differently. Our moderator will facilitate a spirited discussion among our panelists representing four generations of women who will share their unique perspectives. Topics will include: Blogs, facebook, flickr, email, on-line publishing, security, Web 2.0 and the need for understanding international communication styles. The evening will be a sharing of history, generational perspectives and laughs. Please join us. Agenda: 6:00 - 6:30 pm Registration & Meet and Greet 6:30 - 7:00 pm Announcements and Sponsor Recognition 7:00 - 8:30 pm Program – From "The Voice of Women's Liberation" to Facebook 8:30 - 9:00 pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up Hosted by: EDS Food Sponsor: SUN Microsystems Food: Appetizers Cost: Before March 21: $15 for members $25 for non-members $10 for students After March 21 $20 for members $30 for non-members $10 for students Day of event: members/non-members, $40 Refund policy: No refunds after March 21 No-show registrations will be invoiced.

Event Name:	February Event - Executive Leadership Forum, Featuring Michelle Peluso
Date & Time:	Thursday, February 21, 2008 6:00 PM
Location:	The Hudson Foundation 675 Randol Mill Avenue Southlake, TX 76092
Description:	"Rising to the Top as a Female Leader " Women used to face incredible odds in even holding down jobs outside the home, never mind owning and running their own business or working their way up the proverbial corporate ladder. Today women have almost unlimited freedom and opportunity. So how does a woman harness that opportunity for herself, and fulfill her unique goals? Michelle Peluso will speak to attendees about her experiences over the course of her career, and offer some tips on how women can use their innate talents to rise to the top. Speaker: Michelle Peluso President & Chief Executive Officer, Travelocity Executive Vice President, Sabre Holdings Background: Michelle Peluso has a service level agreement with herself: answer any email that she receives from an employee within 24 hours and reply directly to all customer emails that land in her inbox. She is so committed to Travelocity's "customer championship," philosophy, that she led the rollout of The Travelocity Guarantee, a one-of-a-kind consumer proposition that puts these principles to the test everyday. A distinctive entrepreneurial spirit drives Peluso - whether it's cultivating relationships with Travelocity's supplier and distribution partners, or exploring innovation opportunities with employees around the globe. Prior to her appointment as Travelocity's CEO in December 2003, Peluso served as the company's chief operating officer and senior vice president of product strategy and distribution. Under Michelle's leadership, Travelocity has seen a significant turnaround in both growth of revenue and profitability. Peluso launched Travelocity's innovative net rate hotel program, spearheaded Travelocity's emergence as a global player with the acquisitions of lastminute.com and ZUJI and recently was involved in the build-out of the company's newest dreaming and planning tool, ExperienceFinder. Peluso joined Travelocity following the company's acquisition of Site59, a travel site she launched in 2000. Site59 became the leader in the US "last minute deals" arena and won numerous honors for innovation, before it was acquired by Travelocity in March 2002. Prior to leading Site59, Peluso served as a White House Fellow and Senior Advisor to Labor Secretary Alexis Herman and worked as a case leader for The Boston Consulting Group. Peluso has been tapped as an executive to watch by Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and has been featured in several "40 under 40" lists. She has been recognized by the National Italian American Foundation with the Special Achievement Award in Business, Fast Company Magazine named her a "customer-centered leader," and she is a noted speaker as well, having addressed audiences ranging from leaders in business and politics at the World Business Forum to local groups near Travelocity offices in Dallas, New York and San Francisco. Peluso received her master's degree in economics, philosophy and politics from Pembroke College at Oxford University where she was a Thoroun Scholar, and her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Favorite travel moment: "Participating in a military full-accounting mission over the jungles of Vietnam; dancing salsa until dawn in Oaxaca?and Barcelona?and Madrid?and Marbella?.shall I go on?" Agenda: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Registration & Meet and Greet 7:00 - 8:30 pm Program – Rising to the Top as a Female Leader 8:30 - 9:00 pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up Food: Hors d'oeuvres Cost: $0 for ATW Executive Members (ELF) $50 for ATW Non-Executive Members and Non-Members Day of event: members/non-members, $55 Refund policy: No refunds after February 15 No-show registrations will be invoiced.

Event Name:	January Event - Business Intelligence - A First Look
Date & Time:	Wednesday, January 16, 2008 5:30 PM
Location:	PepsiCo at Parkwood 5600 Headquarters Drive Plano, Texas 75024-5838 Conference Room: B1K05 The main phone number is 972-963-1000 and the Front Reception phone number is 972-963-1005.
Description:	Business Intelligence - A First Look Successful businesses are intelligent businesses. They use information in increasingly sophisticated ways to improve their performance and respond to changes in market conditions. Alison Woods has recently joined the staff of Frito Lay’s CIO as the Director of IT Strategy and Business Intelligence. Her talk will center on an overview of Business Intelligence. She will also demo a ‘mock-up’ of some of the advanced techniques available in this growing field. Speaker: Alison Woods Background: Alison Woods is the Director of IT Strategy and Business Intelligence for the PepsiCo Business Solutions Group – supporting the Frito Lay division. Ms. Woods was born in Chicago, IL and is a proud product of the Chicago Public School System. She holds a BA degree from Carleton College and has attended numerous management and business classes throughout her career. Ms. Woods began her career with the IBM Corporation where she was a distinguished technical manager. She left IBM in 1991 and has led IT organizations for several companies. Prior to joining PepsiCo in 2005, Ms. Woods was the Vice President and CIO of The Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Ms. Woods has been married to Charles Woods for over 25 years. They have 3 adult children and 2 grandsons. She is currently residing in Plano and ‘commuting’ to her Philadelphia home! Agenda: 5:30 - 6:00 pm Registration & Meet and Greet 6:00 - 6:30 pm Announcements and Sponsor Recognition 6:30 - 8:00 pm Program – Business Intelligence - A First Look 8:00 - 8:30 pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up Sponsored and Hosted by: Frito Lay Food: Appetizers Cost: Before January 10: $15 for members $25 for non-members After January 10: $20 for members $30 for non-members Day of event: members/non-members, $40 Refund policy: No refunds after January 10 No-show registrations will be invoiced.

Event Name:	December Event - Executive Leaders Forum, Featuring Sharon Roberts
Date & Time:	Thursday, December 06, 2007 6:00 PM
Location:	Blue Mesa Grill 8200 Dallas Parkway Plano, Texas 75024 (214) 387-4407 Located on the Southeast corner of the Tollway at Highway 121.
Description:	"We've Got To Talk: What You Need To Know About Brain-Sex" Over the course of a day, women use an average of 25,000 words while men use a mere 13,000. But the difference doesn’t necessarily mean that men are talking less and listening more . . . or does it? In this engaging and humorous presentation, Sharon will vividly demonstrate what this means in practical terms in the workplace—how six key differences between men and women impact managing, leading, team building, and customer relations. Sharon draws on contemporary brain research, theories of social psychology, and humorous anecdotes. This presentation is packed with practical advice on enhancing communications between men and women in their business and personal relationships. Speaker: Sharon Roberts Background: Sharon Roberts uses a blend of humor and anecdotes to energize her audience and to add relevance to her speeches and workshops. Her message on Selling To Women & Couples has had a direct, immediate, and measurable impact on the profit performance of those who have implemented the principles she presents. She has reached hundreds of thousands of people with her research-based message and has been a featured guest on CNN, Let’s Talk Business Radio, and numerous other mass media forums. Her “At The Table” column is a regular feature in The ACHR News. Sharon is president and founder of Selling To Women, a Texas-based affiliate of Roberts & Roberts Associates. She has held positions with Xerox, Raytheon, and Lennox Industries. In the latter she was responsible for training the national sales force, including the nationwide network of dealers and contractors. Sharon is also the author and co-author of two books, including her path-breaking book on Selling to Women & Couples: Secrets of Selling in the New Millennium – a book that many companies have adopted as “required reading” for their sales force. Her forthcoming book is titled Women Do Not Gossip, They Advertise™. Sharon is the principal coach for CEO Netweavers Speaker Ready Room. Sharon is a graduate of the University of Texas where she earned a degree in business and public relations. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Dr. Lon Roberts. Agenda: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Registration & Meet and Greet 7:00 - 8:30 pm Program – What You Need To Know About Brain-Sex 8:30 - 9:00 pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up Food: Hors d'oeuvres Cost: $0 for ATW Executive Members (ELF) $25 for ATW Non-Executive Members and Non-Members Day of event: members/non-members, $30 Refund policy: No refunds after November 30 No-show registrations will be invoiced.