Class 24 Kick-Off Luncheon
"WHAT'S INSIDE THE POWER OF WHO?"

Keynote Speaker:  Bob Beaudine, Author of "The Power of WHO" and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine

HELP US WELCOME CLASS 24!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

At The Beautiful New Rose Heights Community Center
2120 Old Omen Road, Tyler, TX

$25 for Alumni Association Members
$40 For Non-Alumni

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Keynote Speaker:  Bob Beaudine, Author of "The Power of WHO" and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine

Do you know that key relationships have been specifically placed to help you in ways you never imagined? Do you realize there are special people who are not just happenstance acquaintances but strategic relationships to help you find the life of your dream? Have you missed the simplicity behind this mysterious thing called DESTINY? Perhaps the real problem of finding your dream isn't about who you don't know, but whom you've neglected.

In THE POWER OF WHO! Bob Beaudine presents a revolutionary concept that will get you moving toward your dreams and goals in ways you never imagined. This book challenges many widely held presumptions, including the importance of traditional networking. Instead he offers a different plan -- a time-tested, unique approach.

First Beaudine leads you to identify people within your group of friends and friends of friends who are the foundation for making connections. Then he takes you through what you want to accomplish in life and encourages you to dare to dream, to DREAM BIG!

Bob manages the nation’s leading executive search firm in sports and entertainment. Bob has helped shape the leadership teams of some of the world’s most innovative and dynamic businesses:

NBA, Major League Baseball, Hockey, Tennis, Rodeo, PGATOUR, Arena Football, US Olympics, NASCAR, Horse Racing, and Ultimate Fighting Championships.

He has interviewed & coached Senators, Governors, Generals, CEO’s, University Presidents, Top Athletic Coaches and Studio Presidents.

Bob also works with major college athletic programs and has placed 33 Athletic Directors at major universities across the country as well as 24 Head Coaches in Football and Basketball.

Bob’s leadership also extends into the local community. He recently served as Chairman of the “Doak Walker National Running Back Award”. He is on the Board of SMU’s Cox School of Business. He is a graduate (1977) of Southern Methodist University with a bachelor of business administration degree. He & his wife Cheryl recently celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary and have three daughters 23, 22, & 18.

http://www.powerofwho.com/index.html

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHOSEN
COLLEEN COLBY, Class 21

“I feel privileged to be selected for this opportunity to work with people who are so committed to leadership,” said Colby. “I am delighted to be part of this historic organization as we approach Leadership Tyler’s 25th anniversary. My plans are to work with the team to continue to offer insightful programs for leaders in the community.”

Colby said her fondness for Leadership Tyler began when she applied to the program while residing in Maryland. The first people I met when I moved to Texas were people in my Leadership Tyler class.”

Joan Andrews, current president of the Leadership Tyler board of directors,
said, “We are very excited to have someone with Colleen’s skills and leadership experience to lead our organization.”

Colby has an extensive background in development, training, education and communications with several companies, including her present position with PBS&J.
She was a journalist and a second class petty officer in the United States Navy and served on board the USS Puget Sound off the coast of Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.

She has an executive MBA from the University of Delaware, a B.A. in mass communications and political science from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania and she attended an international business school in the Netherlands.

Colby has an extensive history of community service including Wilmington, Delaware Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, Wilmington Food Bank, Delaware Children’s Museum and in East Texas CASA, Discovery Science Place Museum, South Tyler Rotary, Tyler Executive Women’s Network, Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts of America and
Leadership Tyler class 21.

She replaces Cindy Klein, who has served Leadership Tyler since 2004 and recently accepted a new position with Mentoring Minds.

Colby is a marathon runner and has participated in several racing events including completing the New York City Marathon twice. She is married with three children.

For more information, visit the Leadership Tyler website at www.leadershiptyler.org or call 903-535-9242.

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A THANK YOU FROM FORMER ED, CINDY KLEIN

Leadership Tyler Alumni & Friends:

It is with the most humble heart that I thank you for the best 6 1/2 years of my professional life. This transition has been emotional for me as I know that Leadership Tyler has stretched me, opened my heart, and taught me to view leadership as a life-long process of self-discovery and growth. The relationships I have been fortunate enough to build through Leadership Tyler have enriched my life in ways that I could never describe. I thank you for this opportunity and for your continued support over the past years - it's the reason I can move on.

I have never been more touched than to be made an honorary Leadership Tyler alumni. I will be the proudest Alumni on the planet and will hope to serve you well in the future. Also, your gift to the Women's Fund on my behalf truly defines what all alumni have, a servant's heart for leadership. This gift means the world to me because my passion in recent years has revolved around The Women's Fund and our mission which leverages the philanthropic capacity of women as
a catalyst for positive change. I hope to serve the WF as long as needed and to be a member indefinitely. Please accept my most sincere gratitude for such a wonderful gift.

So it is time for a breathe of fresh air at leadership at LT! As you know, we have the finest board in the world (no hyperbole either!!) and our board search committee couldn't have selected a better leader than Colleen Colby. As you know, Colleen was a member of Class 21 and was also elected as one of their Class Representatives. She is truly one of most amazing people you will ever know and it gives me such peace that she will be taking over this organization that means so much to me. I am excited for what's ahead for LT - so many things are being planned and you will benefit from her leadership and enthusiasm! You're LT Alumni so I know you will support her as you did me and is in for the best time of her life as well.

MY HEART IS FULL - THANK YOU!

- Alice Walker

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STAY TUNED - FOR THE CLASS 24 ANNOUNCEMENT

The members of Class 24 will be announced through this eNews next week! Please remember to sign up for the kick-off luncheon (above) to show your support for the new class and to hear a great speaker!

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