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Upcoming events

    • Wednesday, May 29, 2013
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Plaza Club, 100 W. Houston, Frost Bank Tower, 21st Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205

    Leadership Development Program

    Becoming a "Level 5" Leader

    This six part series will explore the attributes of strong leaders of top corporations in the United States and San Antonio. This educational program is based on the leading business book, Good to Great by author Jim Collins.

    The purpose of the Leadership Development Program is to help leaders and future leaders in our community to identify and develop Level 5 leadership skills such as:

    • Making productive contributions through talent, knowledge, skills, and good work habits,
    • Contributing individual capabilities to the achievement of group objectives and working effectively with others in a group setting,
    • Organizing people and resources toward the effective and efficient pursuit of predetermined objectives,
    • Being a catalyst to commitment and vigorous pursuit of a clear and compelling vision, stimulating higher performance standards,
    • Building enduring greatness through paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will.

    The Leadership Development Program will consist of six morning sessions, with breakfast, focusing on specific skills and knowledge exemplified by high level leaders in highly successful companies. The participants will also be exposed to San Antonio leaders who have excelled in moving their companies forward and who are held in high regard by the San Antonio community for their leadership contributions in and outside the business world.

    Participants in the Leadership Development Program will:

    • Enjoy networking with other business professionals,
    • Learn about the attributes of Level 5 leaders through discussions in sessions,
    • Hear Level 5 Leaders spotlight their leadership attributes in their individual firms/postions,
    • Become accountable for results in the work environment,
    • Create a personal plan for continued development of leadership skills,
    • Understand the process of developing and executing core values within your sphere of influence,
    • Learn the art of celebration for results in the work place.

    The application/selection process for the 2013 Leadership Development Program is now closed.

    The following are the dates for the remainder of the Leadership Development Program:

    • June 27, 2013
    • July 25, 2013
    • August 21, 2013
    • September 26, 2013
    • Wednesday, May 29, 2013
    • 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Plaza Club, 100 W. Houston, Frost Bank Tower, 21st Floor, 78205

    Level 5 Leader Spotlight!

    Gordon Hartman

    Gordon Hartman began his career at age 15 when he started his own landscaping business.  By age 19, he had begun his homebuilding business and by age 23, he had started a land development company!  Gordon founded Gordon Hartman Homes in 1983 and began to build homes for low to moderate income families.  Over the next 22 years, he grew his company into the largest locally owned homebuilding and land development enterprise in San Antonio.

    In 2005, Gordon sold his companies and established The Gordon Hartman Family Foundation.  Gordan and his wife, Maggie, have donated $15 millon to date to pursue their dream of helping children and adults with special needs.  Their devotion to this cause is inspired by their daughter, Morgan, who was born with cognitive and physical special needs.

    In 2007, Gordon recognized the tremendous need for accessible outdoor recreational facilites for individuals with special needs.  From that recognition came Morgan's Wonderland, the world's first ultra-accessible family fun park designed with special-needs individuals in mind and built to be enjoyed by everyone.  Since opening in April 2010, this unique park has already welcomed more than 300,000 guests from all 50 states and some 40 countries.

    Also in 2010, Gordon opened the STAR (South Texas Area Regional) Soccer Complex adjacent to Morgan's Wonderland.  He also secured a franchise in the North American Soccer League.  The San Antonio Scorpions FC had an outstanding inaugural year in 2012 averaging almost 10,000 fans per game.  All net profits from both the STAR Soccer Complex and the Scorpions go to Morgan's Wonderland to help defray operating expenses as well as to expand programs and services for the special-needs community.

    Presentation begins promptly at 10:15am and concludes at 11:30am.

    This event is open to members only.

    • Friday, May 31, 2013
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • University of Incarnate Word, International Conference Center, Hwy 281 North and Hildebrand, 78209

     

    Bloomberg Business Program

    The San Antonio Women's Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the University of the Incarnate Word will again     offer the Bloomberg Business Program in 2012/2013!      

    This is the seventh session of this educational series which is available to SAWCC members only (need to join? - click here!).  The doctoral level facilitators will discuss timely topics found in the  Bloomberg Businessweek magazine in an interactive setting.  Six strands of business will be discussed throughout the series, including:

    • Financial/Business Acumen
    • Leadership Skills
    • Personal skills
    • Strategies
    • Best Practices/Lessons Learned
    • Global Technology/Trends

    Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded at the conclusion of the program through the University of the Incarnate Word.

    Cost for the entire series is only $150!!!  Lunch is available for an additional $10 per session.

    Remaining sessions will be held on the following Fridays:

     

    June 28, 2013

    July 26, 2013
    August 23, 2013
    September 27, 2013

                      

    • Thursday, June 13, 2013
    • 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Plaza Club, 100 W. Houston Street, Frost Bank Tower, 21st Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205

    Rosemary Kowalski

    The RK Group

    SAWCC is excited to introduce our next POWERhour! Luncheon Speaker, Rosemary Kowalski, Chairman Emeritus of The RK Group.  A native San Antonian,  Rosemary begain her career in a tiny barbecue restaurant called Uncle Ben's on North Zarzamora, which she and her husband purchased after World War II.

    By 1961, "Catering by Rosemary" had become the official company name.  In 1968, the company catered most of the official events of Hemisfair.  The RK Group  now under the ownership of Rosemary's son Greg Kowalski, is  a full-service catering organization.  The RK Group umbrella consists of 24 compnaies in San Antonio, Austin and Houston.

    Rosemary believes excellence is not about meeting your customer's needs; it's about anticipating them and exceeding them.  "Attitude is everything." 

    Currently, she is a board member of numerous organizations and sits on several advisory boards.  She is involved with a new venture with SA Youth - "Rosemary's Kitchen", a Culinary Arts Program that teaches at-risk students between the ages of 16 and 24.

    Registration and Networking will begin at 11:15am.  Lunch will be served around 11:35am.  The program will start at 12 noon and will adjourn at 1:00pm.

    NOTE: Registrants who choose to pay at the door and then do not attend the event will be billed for the cost of the luncheon.

            

Past events

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Smart Women's Series - "Smart Women Work Smarter Not Harder"
Friday, April 19, 2013 2012/2013 Bloomberg Business Program - Session 6
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Leadership Development Program - Session 1 of 6
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Get Your Fiesta On Mixer
Thursday, March 28, 2013 New Member Mixer
Friday, March 22, 2013 2012/2013 Bloomberg Business Program - Session 5
Tuesday, March 05, 2013 Smart Women's Series - "Smart Women Make Informed Decisions Regarding Their Financial Plan"
Friday, February 22, 2013 2012/2013 Bloomberg Business Program - Session 4
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 SAWCC Golf Tournament (Event May 13, 2013; 8:00am registration; 10:00am start time) - Player Registration Now Open
Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Smart Women's Series - "Smart Women Plan Their Finances to Last a Long, Long Time "
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 "Level 5" Leadership Development Program Application (Application Deadline is April 1st)
Friday, January 25, 2013 2012/2013 Bloomberg Business Program - Session 3
Thursday, January 24, 2013 POWERhour! Luncheon
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 SAWCC Golf Tournament (Event May 13, 2013) Sponsorship Registration Now Open!
Friday, December 14, 2012 2012/2013 Bloomberg Business Program - Session 2
Wednesday, December 05, 2012 2nd Annual Mistletoe Madness Mixer
Friday, November 30, 2012 2012/2013 Bloomberg Business Program - Session 1
Thursday, November 29, 2012 Level 5 Leader Spotlight!
Thursday, November 29, 2012 Leadership Development Program - Session 6 of 6
Friday, November 09, 2012 Constellation of Stars Gala
Thursday, October 25, 2012 Level 5 Leader Spotlight!
Thursday, October 25, 2012 Leadership Development Program - Session 5 of 6
Thursday, October 18, 2012 Smart Women's Series - "Smart Women Maintain Good Health Through Preventive Measures"
Friday, September 28, 2012 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 12 of 12
Thursday, September 27, 2012 Level 5 Leader Spotlight!
Thursday, September 27, 2012 Leadership Development Program - Session 4 of 6
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Back to School Mixer
Thursday, September 06, 2012 Smart Women's Series - "Smart Women Effectively Utilize Social Media to Protect Their Children and Themselves"
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 POWERhour! Luncheon
Friday, August 24, 2012 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 11 of 12
Friday, July 27, 2012 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 10 of 12
Friday, June 29, 2012 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 9 of 12
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 POWERhour! Luncheon
Friday, May 18, 2012 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 8 of 12
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Smart Women's Series - "Smart Women Continue Developing Leadership Skills"
Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Level 5 Leader Spotlight!
Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Leadership Development Program - Session 3 of 6
Friday, April 20, 2012 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 7 of 12
Thursday, April 19, 2012 Level 5 Leader Spotlight!
Thursday, April 19, 2012 Leadership Development Program - Session 2 of 6
Wednesday, April 04, 2012 Fiesta First Mixer
Friday, March 30, 2012 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 6 of 12
Thursday, March 29, 2012 Smart Women's Series - "Smart Women Stay Out of Court"
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Leadership Development Program - Session 1 of 6
Friday, February 24, 2012 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 5 of 12
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Smart Women's Series - "Smart Women Effectively Market Themselves and Their Businesses"
Friday, January 27, 2012 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 4 of 12
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 POWERhour! Luncheon
Thursday, January 19, 2012 "Level 5" Leadership Development Program Application
Tuesday, December 06, 2011 Mistletoe Madness Mixer
Friday, December 02, 2011 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 3 of 12
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 POWERhour! Luncheon
Friday, November 18, 2011 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 2 of 12
Friday, October 28, 2011 Bloomberg Business Program - Part 1 of 12
Tuesday, October 04, 2011 Smart Women's Series - "Smart Women Are Successful Business Owners"
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Smart Women's Series
Thursday, August 18, 2011 SAWCC August Luncheon
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 SAWCC June Mixer
 
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