Success Strategies for a Balanced Life

Have these questions every crossed your mind? “If I’m so smart, why am I working so hard?” Or, “If I love my job, why am I so unhappy?” In the 24/7 life that we all live, finding the right work/life balance becomes an important issue for executives. It’s not just a matter of time management, or buying the right PDA or personal productivity software, or getting more done in less time. It’s more about learning to live your life and accomplishing your goals with a sense of balance and well-being.

Hare are 10 success strategies that I have found work to create a more balanced life. Try one or two of these and start developing your own success strategies to bring back a sense of balance to your life. It has been said that you can do anything, you just can’t do everything.

1. Say Yes to what is important in your life.
   Instead of trying to “fit in” activities that reflect your priorities in life while your plate is full, look for ways to enhance your existing life with them. If physical and emotional health is important to you, schedule time for that first, before your calendar gets filled with everything else.
   
   
2. Discover your purpose in life.
   When your daily life aligns with your purpose, you have a strong sense of satisfaction and well-being.
   
   
3. Be a leader in your own life.
   Use the strategic skills that you have perfected in the organizational world in your own life. Take time for strategic planning with yourself, your spouse and your family.
   
   
4. Create a support network.
   Know whom you can go to for support, clarification, comfort, acknowledgement and energy.
   
   
5. Center your life around your values.
   Take time to define your values and bring them into your everyday life.
   
   
6. Take time to breath.
   Stop whatever you are doing, take a deep breath and focus your attention inward.
   
   
7. Decide what really makes a contribution.
   You’re busy, but are you doing the right things? Some decisions and actions are more important than others. Decide which ones will move you closer to your goals and spend your time and energy there.
   
   
8. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
   Asking for help is a sign of wisdom and strength.
   
   
9. Let go of being perfect.
   Perfection is rarely required. You are human. You will make mistakes. Learning from mistakes is required.
   
   
10. Remember that every moment in life is a miracle.

—Julie Shows

Julie Shows, a Leadership and Executive Coach, addressed EWG members at a luncheon meeting in February. She can be contacted at julie@connectwithtecoach.com or visit her website at www.connectwiththecoach.com

EWG and the Race for the Cure

Join the EWG team in the National Race for the Cure on Saturday, June 7, 2003. Show your support for breast cancer research by recruiting friends, relatives, and pets. Run or walk with our EWG team and banner. In addition, this year we have invited members of the Senior Executive Association to join us, so our team is actually EWG-SEA.

We need at least 30 people to qualify as a team. Sign up and give a donation even if you can't walk or run that day!

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan Komen, who died of breast cancer at the age of 36. The National Race has grown from 7,000 participants to over 68,000 participants in 2002.

Schedule:

8:30 am:		Runners start - 12th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW.
8:00 am:		Walking Team meets in front of USDA/Jamie Whitten Building, between 12th & 14th Street on Jefferson Drive, SW. We will go as a team to 15th & Constitution for the 8:45am walking start.

Registration options:

1. Online $30 (early)/$35 (after May 16): www.nationalraceforthecure.org. Mark EWG team on the registration form. T-shirt and bib will be mailed to you. Absolute Deadline: May 30.
   
   
2. By mail $25: Must be postmarked by Wed., May 16. Mark EWG Team on the registration form. T-shirt and bib will not be mailed—you will have to pick it up between 10 am and 5 pm at the Komen Expo for the Cure, June 5-6 (outdoor Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.). Send completed form to: Komen National Race for the Cure, 1911 N. Fort Myer Dr, Suite 112, Arlington, VA 22209.
   
   
3. In Person $25 (by May 25): See web site: www.nationalraceforthecure.org for locations and dates. Mark EWG on the registration form.
   
   The Expo for the Cure will offer late registration ($30 cash/$35 credit) June 5-6 at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.

EWG Co-Captains for the Race are Diane Gelburd (202-720-5992) and Carol Wettstein (202-720-3457). If you would like your or another name listed on our celebration or memorial banners we wear on our backs, please call Diane or email her at diane.gelburd@usda.gov.

In Memoriam: Margita Eklund White— 1937-2002

Margita White, 65, a founding member of EWG, died of cancer Nov. 20, 2002, at Virginia Hospital Center-Arlington. She had been a White House press official under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford and was a former commissioner with the Federal Communications Commission.

After she left federal service, she went on to become president of a lobbying group for new television technologies. From 1988 to 2001, she was president of what is now the Association for Maximum Service Television, which was the chief advocate for high-definition television. She was a 2001 recipient of the National Assn. of Broadcasters’ “Spirit of Broadcasting” award for general excellence and lasting contributions to the broadcast industry.

Born Ulla Margareta Eklund in Sweden, she grew up in Southern California and always used the name Margita. She was a 1959 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Redlands in California. In 1960 she received a master’s degree in political science from Rutgers University in New Jersey.

In recent years she had been collaborating with Barbara Franklin, EWG’s founder and a former Secretary of Commerce, on an oral history project with the Pennsylvania State University Archives to document the advances made by women in government during the 1970s. Franklin reports the first phase of the project – called A Few Good Women—contains 20 oral histories, including Margita’s and those of a few other founding EWG members. You can find it on the project website at http://www.libraries.psu.edu/crsweb/speccol/univarch.htm.

TIAW’s 2003 International Meeting: London and Barcelona

EWG belongs to TIAW (The International Alliance for Women), an organization that serves as a global umbrella organization to unite, support and promote professional women and their networks to work together, share resources and leverage ideas. EWG members are invited to attend the TIAW annual meeting May 11-17, 2003, in London (May 11-14) and Barcelona (May 14-17).

TIAW organizers say they will “mix business with pleasure when we connect with our colleagues during this meeting. Meet influential women, learn more about board governance and women’s leadership roles, exchange ideas and views, develop business opportunities, network with friends (old and new alike!), and enjoy the sights and sounds of these colourful and interesting cultures.”

For full program details and registration information, go to TIAW at www.tiaw.org or call TIAW's Managing Director Jeanette Van Winkle at (703) 506-3284.

The Honorable Ann M. Veneman Addresses EWG Members

The Honorable Ann M. Veneman was the guest of honor and speaker at an EWG luncheon on Nov. 18, 2002. Diane Gelburd, a past president of EWG, hosted 50 EWG members and their guests in the USDA Lincoln Dining Room overlooking the United States Capitol and the National Mall, the same room in which Ms. Veneman was sworn in as the 27th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Jan. 20, 2001.

Secretary Veneman, the first woman to serve as Secretary of Agriculture, is accustomed to being the first woman in various positions during her career. From 1991 to 1993, she served as USDA’s Deputy Secretary, the Department’s second-highest position. From 1995 to 1999, she was Secretary of California’s Department of Food and Agriculture. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California Davis, a master’s degree from University of California Berkeley, and a juris doctorate degree from the University of California Hastings.

In her prepared remarks, Secretary Veneman reflected on the current status of women. She said she is privileged to be a part of this Administration and to have as her colleagues such women as Interior Secretary Gail Norton, also the first woman to head her agency; Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao; EPA Director Christie Todd Whitman; and Condeleeza Rice, the first woman to serve as National Security Advisor to the President. When asked if she works closely with Secretary Norton and Director Whitman on issues of common interest to leverage funds, events, and personnel, she confirmed the rumor that they are called “The Resource Chicks.”

Secretary Veneman has taken to heart a comment made by Gloria Steinem when she visited California years ago that “We need to open the door wide enough for others to get through.” With pride she noted that USDA has the most diverse sub-cabinet of all federal agencies.

After providing an overview of the diverse missions and agencies in the USDA, Secretary Veneman identified two significant issues that cut across the department. Most critical to the mission of the entire department are planning for the workforce of the federal government and integrating technology into services, accompanied by the appropriate training of employees and access by recipient groups.

— Elizabeth McDaniel

EWG Slate of Officers for Election Year 2003-2004

The EWG Nominating Committee, chaired by Donna Heivilin, is pleased to announce a super slate of officers for 2003-04. The ballots will be going out shortly. We hope everyone will vote. The new officers will be looking for people to staff the committees. If you are interested, please let us know.

President*:		Marylouise Uhlig, Associate Assistant Administrator, Office of Pesticides, Pollution Prevention and Toxic Substances, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
President-Elect:		Cathleen E. Lawrence, Executive Director, Proliferation, Arms Control, Political Military Affairs and Verification and Compliance Bureaus, U.S. Department of State
Vice-President:		Sheryl J. Swed, Assistant Administrator, Office of Federal Contract Assistance for Women Business Owners, U.S. Small Business Administration
Secretary:		Lori Santamorena, Executive Director, Government Securities Regulations Staff, Bureau of Public Debt, U.S. Treasury Department
Treasurer:		Sylvia Shanks, Senior Attorney, Office of General Counsel, U.S. General Accounting Office

*Note this position is elected in the previous year and doesn’t require re-election; it is provided here for information only.

President: Marylouise Uhlig

In her current position, Ms. Uhlig serves as principal advisor to the Assistant Administrator on Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPPTS) policy, program planning, management, resources and general administration. Her responsibilities range from budget oversight to facilitation of Regional/State/Public communications. OPPTS’ programs range from food quality and public health to toxic substances and biotechnology.

Ms. Uhlig joined EPA in 1974 and has held a number of increasingly senior positions: Chief, Executive Development and Career Systems; Executive Officer to the Administrator, Director of Program Management in the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. Prior to joining EPA, Ms. Uhlig held management positions at the Department of the Navy and the Defense Mapping Agency.

Ms. Uhlig holds a B.A. from Penn State University in Organizational Communications and a M.A. in Public Administration from Central Michigan, and graduated from the Senior Managers in Government Program at Harvard University. She is past President of Federally Employed Women, Inc. and presently serves as past Chair of the Board of Directors for the Senior Executives Association (SEA).

President-Elect: Cathleen E. Lawrence

Mrs. Lawrence is currently Executive Director in the Department of State for four bureaus. Prior to this position, she was Director of Administration for the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and Deputy Director of Administration from 1987 to 1992. During her 33 years of government service, she held various management/supervisory positions including Director of Personnel. Mrs. Lawrence began her Federal career with the Social Security Administration. Prior to joining the Federal service, she worked for the Department of Social Services in Alameda County, California and the Bureau of Child Welfare in New York City.

Mrs. Lawrence has received the Presidential Meritorious Rank Award, the Department of State Superior Honor Award, the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Distinguished Honor Award, the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Meritorious Honor Award, the Department of Navy Meritorious Service Award, and the Secretary of Navy Career Fellowship. Mrs. Lawrence received a BA in Sociology from Chestnut Hill College, and a Masters of Science Degree in Administration from the George Washington University.

Vice-President: Sheryl J. Swed

Ms. Swed currently advocates for women-owned businesses in her role as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Federal Contract Assistance for Women Business Owners (CAWBO) at the U.S. Small Business Administration. CAWBO was established October 1, 2000, to increase federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small business (WOSB) and to increase the number of WOSB that successfully compete in the federal marketplace.

Ms. Swed has a long record of accomplishment in women’s rights, beginning her work in 1976 with the International Women’s Year Commission and the Women’s Bureau at the Department of Labor. Ms. Swed also worked with the Commission on Civil Rights in 1979 where she analyzed the enforcement efforts made to implement Title IX.

Ms. Swed serves as the National President of UNIFEM/USA, women's fund at the United Nations, which provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programs and strategies that promote women's human rights, political participation and economic security. Under her leadership the Committee has been revitalized. Ms. Swed is also a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Council at the National Museum for Women in the Arts.

Secretary: Lori Santamorena

Ms. Santamorena is Executive Director with the Treasury Department’s Government Securities Regulations Staff at Public Debt which implements Treasury’s regulatory authority over the government securities market. The program’s goal is to achieve a balance in regulation that maintains market integrity, and efficiency while protecting investors. Another area of responsibility involves Treasury collateral programs (approximated at $100 billion) used to secure certain government deposits, investments, and other public monies on deposit at depositary institutions. She also supports and advises the Treasury Department, as needed, in developing positions on evolving financial market issues, including derivatives and sales practice rules.

Prior to joining Treasury, she was Director, Compliance, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, responsible for its U.S. capital markets trading and derivatives activities headquartered in New York City. During that time she co-chaired The Bond Market Association’s Fixed Income Procedures and Practices Working Group. Previously, she was a Special Investigator for the NASDR’s NYC district.

As a WHF member, she participated in their Foundation’s first major funding activity, the 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner committee’s silent auction. She is an active member of the Financial Women’s Association (FWA) of New York Financial Backpack Series Committee which helps low-income high school students in Manhattan learn practical financial skills for managing money. A former FWA board member, she co-chaired, organized, and planned the Holiday Party, a major annual fund raising event that supports the FWA Educational Fund.

Treasurer: Sylvia Shanks

Ms. Shanks is Senior Attorney at the General Accounting Office’s OGC-Information Technology. She experience, which spans more than 22 years of service in the Federal Government, includes Personnel Law (3-1/2 yrs.) and Procurement Law ( 5-1/2 yrs.- preparing comptroller decisions; Health, Education, Income Security, Labor, and Veterans Benefits (10-1/2 yrs. – providing legal advice/assistance to corresponding audit teams; and Strategic Studies (Human Capital, Government Performance) and IT (2-1/2 yrs.)

She is a member of the D.C. Bar and received her law degree at Georgetown University Law Center. She also holds a Master of Arts from University of Tennessee and a Bachelor or Arts from Abilene Christian College.

Recommended Changes to EWG By Laws

The EWG Board has reviewed and recommended some changes to our By Laws. These changes deal principally with succession in the offices of President and President-elect, but other changes are included as well.

The procedure for amending the By Laws is for the Board to review and approve changes, and to give written notice of the recommended changes to the membership at least 30 days before voting on them. The Board met and approved these changes on February 1, 2003, and the full text of the existing By Laws and the proposed changes is presented here to give you written notice of the Board's recommendations.

The amendments to the By Laws will be voted on at the annual meeting in June. A date has yet to be selected for that meeting but you will receive notice at least 30 days in advance of the exact date, time and place. A quorum of 25 active members is needed to consider the changes, and a super majority (2/3) of those present is required to approve them.

The Board hopes you will attend the annual meeting and make your voice heard. Thank you.

-- Margie Armen

Executive Women in Government, Inc. By Laws

Includes notes of current interpretations.

(Key: proposed new material is in bold type. Proposed deleted material is bracketed.)

Article I—Name

The name of this organization shall be the Executive Women in Government, Inc. (EWG), a non-profit corporation, organized in [with offices in] the District of Columbia.

Article II—Objectives

The objectives of this organization shall be to:

• Advocate the advancement of women for and in senior leadership positions in the Federal government; including publicly espousing positions on issues related to the purposes and goals of the organization;ⁱ
• Be mutually supportive in members' professional pursuits;
• Provide an opportunity to become acquainted with other professional women in an atmosphere conducive to the constructive exchange of professional ideas; and
• Encourage by collective example and action, interest and participation in public service by other women.

Article III—Membership

Section 1.
Members shall be persons who have achieved executive status in the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of the Federal Government.

Section 2. Eligibility
Membership in this organization shall be open to:

1. Persons who attended a meeting on September 20, October 17, and/or November 14, 1973.
2. Persons in the following categories:
   1. GS-15 or the equivalent and above in the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial branches of the Federal Government; regulatory agencies; foreign service; and armed forces of the United States;ⁱⁱ
   2. Holders of elective Federal office;
   3. Presidential appointees with Senate confirmations, including members of the Federal judiciary and of the court system of the District of Columbia.
3. Annual honorary membership may be granted to persons deemed eligible by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Retention and Resignations

1. Members who leave the positions that qualified them for membership may continue membership.
2. Any member may resign by submitting a written resignation to the President.
3. Members who have resigned may be reinstated.ⁱⁱⁱ
4. Members who have not paid their dues within 3 months of the anniversary date of the member’s acceptance to membership (anniversary date) shall be considered to have resigned.

Article IV—Dues and Fiscal Matters

Section 1. Amount
Dues for each member shall be set annually by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. New Members
Dues are payable upon acceptance to membership.

Section 3. Continuing Members
Dues are payable annually on the members’ anniversary date. Notice of dues shall be sent to members 2 months prior to their anniversary date. A final notice of dues shall be sent to non-respondent members 2 months after their anniversary date.

Section 4. Honorary Members
Honorary members shall not be required to pay dues.

Section 5. Approval of Expenditures
Expenditures over $50 and up to $200 shall require Treasurer approval. Expenditures over $200 and up to $1000 shall require Treasurer approval with the concurrence of the President. Expenditures over $1000 shall require full Board approval. The Treasurer signs agreements and contracts involving expenditures.

Section 6. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year shall be from July 1 to June 30.

Section 7. Audit
An auditor, appointed by the Board of Directors, shall audit the Treasurer's records at the end of the Treasurer's term of office, and shall present the auditor's report at the next regular meeting.

Section 8. Dissolution
This organization shall be dissolved if there are fewer than 25 dues paying members. Upon dissolution of EWG, and after payment of all lawful debts and obligations, all funds and assets remaining shall be contributed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors to an organization that supports the advancement of women in any field of education or employment and is qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Article V—Officers

Section 1.

The elected officers shall be a President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Section 2. Duties

1. The President shall be the principal officer of the organization, shall preside at all meetings of the organization and of the Board of Directors and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees with the exception of the nominating committee. The President shall keep the membership informed on matters relating to the organization; shall have the authority to establish special committees and such other standing committees not specified in these Bylaws; and shall perform such other duties pertaining to the office.
2. The President-Elect shall "shadow" the President, and perform duties as requested by the President. The President-Elect will serve as the President upon the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent President. The President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President in the event the President is absent from meetings, and shall automatically assume the office of President if that position becomes vacant.
3. The Vice-President shall oversee the annual program and perform such other duties as the President may assign.
4. The Secretary shall take minutes of all meetings of the organization and the Board of Directors; provide for the mailing of meeting notices and any Bylaws amendments to the members of the organization; provide minutes of the regular membership meetings to the members; keep the record of the membership; and publish the annual directory. The Secretary shall perform such other duties as the President may assign.
5. The Treasurer shall collect and keep an accounting of all monies received and expended and shall make disbursements as authorized by the Board of Directors and approved by the President. All sums received shall be deposited as directed by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall report the status of the funds at the Annual Meeting or when requested by the President. With the approval of the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall furnish, at the expense of the organization, a fidelity bond in such amount as the Board determines. The Treasurer shall prepare and file EWG’s annual tax return, and perform such other duties as the President may assign.

Section 3. Term of Office

The term of office for each officer shall be one year, from July 1 to June 30, except that the Treasurer will serve for a term of two years. Officers may serve a second term in the same office; however, the President shall be limited to one full term in that office.^iv [No person shall serve in the same elective office for more than two consecutive terms.]

Section 4. Vacancies

1. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the President, the President-elect shall automatically assume the office of the President and the office of President-elect shall be vacant.
2. If a vacancy occurs in any office with the exception of the President, or the President-elect that office shall be filled by the Board of Directors for the remaining unexpired term.
3. A vacancy in the office of President-elect may be filled only by election. If the vacancy occurs, at any time before ballots are circulated for the next regular election, the Board of Directors may in its discretion allow the office to remain vacant or initiate a special election to fill the office of President-elect. If the office becomes or remains vacant after the appointment of a nominating committee, that committee shall identify a candidate for President, and the membership shall be asked to vote for President.^v If a vacancy occurs in the office of President-elect after ballots have been circulated, the candidate for President-elect shall, upon election assume the office of President, and the Board of Directors shall at its first meeting, initiate a special election to fill the office of President-elect.
4. If both the President and President-elect’s offices should become vacant, the Vice President shall serve as acting President until the next regular election.

Article VI—Nominations and Elections

Section 1. Nominating Committee
No later than January 10 of each year, the President, in consultation with the President-elect, shall appoint a Chair of the Nominating Committee. The Chair of the Nominating Committee shall select 2 additional committee members.

Section 2. Nominee Qualifications
Only persons who have been members for the preceding 12 months may be nominated and/or elected to an office.

Section 3. Report to Membership
By March 1 of each year, the Nominating Committee shall report in writing or by email to the membership at least one nominee for each office to be filled.

Section 4. Additional Nominations
At the regular March meeting, the Nominating Committee shall present the slate of officers. Nominations may be made from the floor or submitted to the Chair of the Nominating Committee by email in advance of the meeting, provided the written (or emailed) approval of the nominee has been obtained.

Section 5. Distribution and Return of Ballots
Ballots containing names of nominees shall be either mailed or emailed to the membership immediately following the March meeting. All ballots returned to the Nominating Committee Chair by April 15, shall be counted. Mail ballots shall be valid if returned in the envelope provided. Email ballots shall be valid only if sent as a reply from the address to which the ballot was originally emailed. A plurality vote shall elect for each office.

Section 6. Announcement of Results
The results of the election shall be announced at the next regular membership meeting and in the next mailing.

Section 7. Special Elections
A special election may be held to fill a vacancy in the office of President-elect. In such case, the President shall immediately announce the vacancy to the membership and solicit expressions of interest. The President shall recommend to the Board and to the membership one or more candidates who meet the requirements to serve as President, and who are willing to serve in that capacity. Ballots shall be distributed and returned within 45 days of the Board meeting at which the President presents the candidate(s). Ballots shall be returned to the President, and all other voting procedures shall be the same as the annual election.

Article VII—Board of Directors

Section 1. Composition
The Board of Directors shall be the Officers, the immediate past President, and the Chairs of standing committees.

Section 2. Meetings
The Board shall meet at least quarterly. It shall have the power to act for the EWG [between meetings of the membership and shall have the authority to approve/disapprove any proposed Bylaws amendments]. The President shall report at the regular membership meetings on the actions taken by the Board.

Section 3. Quorum
The majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.

Article VIII—Standing and Special Committees

Section 1. Standing Committees
The standing committees shall be Bylaws, Communications, Membership, Program and Status of Women. Past-presidents are members of an ad-hoc advisory committee to provide advice and assistance to the President on request.

1. The Committee on Bylaws shall periodically review the Bylaws and prepare any amendments it deems necessary, receive and edit any amendments proposed from the membership, and submit these amendments to the Board of Directors for its approval.
2. The Committee on Communications shall advise the Board of Directors on the content and timing of all EWG communications, prepare an annual plan and budget in support of Board objectives for Board approval, and keep the membership informed of upcoming events and activities.
3. The Committee on Membership shall prepare an annual plan and budget for Board approval, present qualified applicants for membership, maintain current and potential membership lists, initiate membership drives, and provide new member information packages.
4. The Committee on Program shall prepare an annual program of events and budget for Board approval, and carry out those events.
5. The Committee on Status of Women shall make the membership aware of issues that affect the status of women in the Federal Government and work on issues of concern to the membership.

Section 2. Appointments
The President shall have the authority to appoint the chair of all standing and special committees. The chair of each committee shall appoint the members of each committee.

Section 3. Term of Service
The chairs and members of the standing committees shall serve for one year or until their successors are chosen.

Article IX—Meetings

Section 1.
Regular meetings shall be held monthly unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Annual Meeting
The regular meeting for the month of June of each year shall be designated as the annual meeting and shall be held for the purpose of receiving reports and installing officers.

Section 3. Special Meetings
A special meeting may be called by the President, or at the request of 30 members, provided all members are notified in writing by the Secretary at least 10 days in advance of the meeting. The notice shall contain the time, place and purpose of the meeting.

Section 4. Quorum
Twenty-five dues paying members shall constitute a quorum.

Article X—Parliamentary

Authority The rules contained in ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED shall govern this organization in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws.

Article XI—Amendments

Any member may propose an amendment to these Bylaws provided that the proposed amendment has been sent to the Chair of the Committee on Bylaws for review.

These Bylaws may be amended at any regular membership meeting of the organization by a two-thirds vote, provided the amendment has been approved by the Board of Directors and written or email notice of the amendment has been sent to each member at least 30 days immediately preceding the meeting at which the amendment is to be voted on.

Adopted:
July 16, 1974

Amended:
November 1974
July 20, 1976
March 20, 1979
August 1, 1981
October 29, 1985
July 22, 1986
September 22, 1987
November 17, 1988
February 27, 1991
April 30, 1998
June 17, 1999

Footnotes

[i] The Board of Directors has determined that, consistent with the organization's status as a 501(c)(3) entity, it is not appropriate for EWG to take positions endorsing or opposing pending legislation.

[ii] For banded employees and other federal pay employment/pay systems, the decision of whether a position is equivalent to a GS-15 shall be determined on the basis of pay comparison. If the highest basic pay for the position (not counting any locality pay or other position-specific differential) is equal to the salary then payable at GS-15, step 10, the position shall be equivalent to a GS-15. Similarly, "Supergrade" positions (GS 16 - 18 or in bands/alternative systems with equivalent pay) shall be considered to be equivalent of Senior Executive Service.

[iii] The Board of Directors has interpreted this provision as permitting reinstatement of former members, whether or not they continue in federal employment at the time of reinstatement.

[iv] A President-elect who succeeds to the Presidency because of a vacancy in the office of President may complete the remaining term and thereafter serve a full term as President.

[v] Nomination and election of a President shall be in addition to the nomination and election of a President elect for the next term.

Upcoming Programs

April 2003

The Role of the Federal Government in Children's Health Protection

Speaker: Governor Christy Todd Whitman, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

Governor Whitman will address the role of the Federal Government in Children's Health Protection, including recent undertakings of the President's Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children and the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg.

April 10, 2003, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

US Environmental Protection Agency
Ariel Rios (North) Building
Rachel L. Carson Great Hall (Historic Green Room)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

(Metro: Federal triangle Metro Station, Courtyard Level. Building entrance to the immediate right on exiting second escalator)

Price: $15 members, $17 guests

NOTE: Due to war-time security, all attendees must register and pay in advance, and all must have valid government employee identification. Space is limited so please register early. You can register online at https://mmm1502.boca15-verio.com/execw1/ewg_event.html

For additional information, please contact: Michelle Hiller, 202-564-3702

June 2003

Race for the CureJoin the Team and support the cause by participating in the Komen National Race for the Cure® in Washington, D.C. EWG members will join with members of the Senior Executives Association to form a team.

For more information on the race, visit: http://www.raceforthecure.com/

September 2003

EWG Annual Conference, Washington, DC. Watch for details.