2015 Schedule and Invited Guests
January 29 – Assessing Our Leadership Skills
February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25 –
Level 5 Leaders
Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave., Suite
700, San Antonio, TX 78217
2014 Guest Speakers: Janie Barrera, President and CEO, Accion
Texas Inc.; Doyle Beneby, President and CEO, CPS Energy; Hon.
Hope Andrade, Commissioner, Texas Workforce Commission and Former Secretary of State; Elaine Mendoza, CEO,
Conceptual Mind Works; and Doug Cross, President and CEO,
Zulu Investment Corporation
2015 Invited Guest Speakers: Sheriff Susan Pamerleau, Sheriff,
Bexar County; Janie Barrera, President and CEO, Accion Texas
Inc.; Gordon Hartman, Founder, Gordon Hartman Foundation;
Harvey Najim, Executive Chairman, Sirius Computer Solutions;
Doyle Beneby, President and CEO, CPS Energy
Applications for the Level 5 Leadership Development Program will be accepted until January 9, 2015.
Program Cost: Chamber Member - $400
Non-Member $525
(Payment plans are available. Fee includes breakfast at each session and the book, GOOD TO GREAT)
All applications shall be submitted through the Chamber website: www.sawomenschamber.org
For information, contact:
Cindy Libera, 299-2636
Dr. Yvonne Katz, 408-6778
Board of Directors
Chair
Dr. Yvonne Katz
Superintendent (Ret.)
Secretary
Tracey Ritchie, Vice President & GM
United Central Control, Inc.
Treasurer
Stacey Isenberg, Chief Internal Audit
San Antonio Water System
Vice-Chair Business Development
Dr. Dianna Carmenaty, President & CEO
C 3 Creating Catalyst for Change
Vice-Chair Committee Involvement
Dr. Sandy Neubert
Education Administration (Ret.)
Vice-Chair Communications
Rebecca Hughes, CEO
Hughes Financial Consulting
Co-Vice Chair Education – Smart Women Series
Esther Foster, CCO
Foster Creative
Co-Vice Chair Education – Smart Women Series
Diane Polanco, Partner
Trans National Advisors
Vice Chair Education - Leadership
Dr. Velma Villegas
Superintendent (Ret.)
Vice-Chair Events
Cindy Taylor, CEO
The Cindy Taylor Group
Vice-Chair Membership
Sarah Becher. Design Eng. & Reg. Dir. of Oper.
Visual Innovations Company Inc.
Director Communications
Kristen Villarreal, Coll. Services Specialist
SMITH/Associates
Director Events - Gala
Gabrielle Gelo, Partner and LTC Specialist
ACSIA Partners
Director Events - Mixers
Rosalind Reeder, Assistant to Assistant Vice Pres.
AT&T
Director Events – POWERhour! Luncheons
Angelica Docog, Executive Director
Institute of Texan Cultures
Director - Membership
Belinda Gavallos, Principal
Mora-Gavallos Fine Art & Antiques
Director at Large
Gina Garcia, Business Manager
Coca Cola Refreshments
Director at Large
Lori Johnson Leal, Director Corp. Responsibility
CPS Energy
Office Manager
Cindy Libera
Based on the Book
GOOD TO GREAT
By
Jim Collins
San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce
To promote the business, economic and leadership development of women.

Purpose of the Leadership Development Program (LDP):
To help leaders and future leaders in our community identify and develop Level 5 leadership skills such as:
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Making productive contributions through talent, knowledge, skills, and good work habits,
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Contributing individual capabilities to the achievement of group objectives and working effectively with others in a group setting,
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Organizing people and resources toward the effective and efficient pursuit of predetermined objectives,
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Being a catalyst to commitment and vigorous pursuit of a clear and compelling vision, stimulating higher performance standards,
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Building enduring greatness through paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will.
Structure of Leadership Sessions:
The program will consist of six morning sessions, which includes breakfast, focusing on specific skills and knowledge exemplified by top CEOs in highly successful companies and positions. 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.
Benefits of Leadership Development
Program:
Participants will:
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Learn about the attributes of Level 5 leaders through discussions in sessions,
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Enjoy networking with other business professionals,
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Hear Level 5 CEOs from San Antonio spotlight their
leadership attributes in their individual firms/positions,
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Become accountable for results in the work environment,
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Create a personal plan for continued development of leadership skills,
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Understand the process of developing and executing
core values within your sphere of influence,
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Learn the art of celebration for results in the work place.
The Level 5 Spotlight speakers will be prominent state and local experts who will share their perspectives and insights on Level 5
Leadership and engage in lively question and answer dialogue with the participants.
Eligibility for the Program:
All applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee and participants will be notified in mid-January 2015. Payment of fee is required for participation in the program.
Facilitators:
Sessions will be highly interactive with sharing among participants, group work, querying presenters, etc.
Lead facilitator is Dr. Yvonne Katz – Superintendent (Ret.);
President, Vision Into Action Associates; Chair, Women’s
Chamber of Commerce.