November 1, 2001

Dear WENH Members:

Elections for the new Board of Directors for 2002 are coming up. This is a
reminder of what was announced to the membership at our luncheon on October
10th:

Please remember to e-mail Leesa Foster, President of WENH,  at lfoster@kmg.com by November 6, 2001
if you wish to be considered for either (1) serving on the Nominating
Committee (we have two member slots available from the general membership),
or (2) serving on the Board of Directors for 2002.  See further information
for both, including available Board positions below:


NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

If you wish to self-nominate to serve on the Nominating Committee for
purposes of establishing a slate of potential Board members for the upcoming
election, please e-mail Leesa Foster at lfoster@kmg.com by November 6, 2001.  The Nominating
Committee will consist of the Outgoing President, Immediate Past President,
one retiring Board member, and two members from the general membership who
are not seeking election to the Board and who possess objectivity and
knowledge of WENH's mission such that the most qualified candidate for each
Board position may be fairly chosen.


2002 BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

For the upcoming 2002 Board elections, if you wish to be considered for a
Board position, please submit a written request by November to Leesa Foster either
by (1) e-mail to lfoster@kmg.com, or (2) fax to (281) 618-6673, detailing
the position(s) sought in order of preference.  Board positions and their
duties are as follows:


President: The President shall preside at all meetings of WENH and the WENH
Board and will prepare agendas for all Board meetings.  The President shall
perform any other duties and acts that usually pertain to this office.


Vice President:

   A.  The Vice President shall be responsible for
membership, including, but not limited to: maintaining the membership
roster, collecting membership applications and dues, forwarding the dues to
the Treasurer, mailing monthly meeting notices to the membership, presiding
over check-in at the monthly luncheons and events, and providing name tags
for members at monthly meetings.  In 2002 and thereafter, the Vice President
shall  chair the Nominating Committee.

   B. The Vice President shall perform all duties
the President delegates to her.  Upon the President's death, resignation, or
disability or upon her absence or refusal to act, the Vice President also
shall perform the President's duties unless the Board has designated another
person as President.  The Vice President shall perform the President's
duties as long as the President's absence or disability continues.

   The Vice President shall serve as President-Elect
and hold the office of President the year immediately following her election
as Vice President.


Secretary:

 A. The Secretary shall be responsible for arrangements for the
monthly meetings, collecting reservations from the membership for the
meetings, and providing the Vice President and Treasurer with a reservation
list for each meeting.

 B.  The Secretary shall be the custodian of WENH's minutes and all
other non-financial documents and property.  She shall keep an accurate
record of the proceedings of all meetings of WENH and Board meetings.

 C.  Following each WENH monthly luncheon, the Secretary shall notify
all who registered to attend the luncheon but did not pay, requesting their
payment for the luncheon.


Treasurer:  The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the WENH's
financial records.  The Treasurer, in conjunction with the President and as
authorized by the Board, shall attend generally to WENH's business.  The
Treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all monies appropriated to,
expended by, and received by the WENH.  The Treasurer shall account for all
funds and compile an annual budget to be presented to the Board at the March
Board meeting and made available to WENH members on request.


Assistant Treasurer:  The Assistant Treasurer shall serve as Treasurer Elect
and hold the office of Treasurer immediately following her election as
Assistant Treasurer.


Program Director: The Program Director shall be responsible for securing
appropriate speakers and programs for meetings.  She will also obtain
speaker gifts and write thank-you notes to the speakers.


Career Director: The Career Director shall be responsible for maintaining a
Job Bank for WENH members via the WENH newsletter and/or website.  She will
also be responsible for career development programming.


Public Relations Director:  The Public Relations Director shall cultivate
relations with the Houston area media for purposes of obtaining publicity
for WENH programs and special events throughout the year.  She shall prepare
press releases for submittal to the media and otherwise promote WENH's
programs and events to heighten awareness of WENH's mission.  She is also
responsible for general publicity duties as assigned by the Board.


Communications Director: The Communications Director shall be responsible
for outreach to WENH members and prospective members by facilitating
internal communications and networking amongst WENH members.  Her duties
shall include preparation and publishing of the WENH newsletter for the
membership.  She shall also maintain WENH's website and enhance it as
necessary.  She shall organize and implement member networking events other
than special events (e.g. social gatherings, Happy Hours and sports
tournaments).


Industry Relations Director:  The Industry Relations Director shall identify
and cultivate relations with trade associations, professional societies and
member companies to enhance membership benefits and heighten awareness of
WENH in the corporate sector.  She shall also apprise members regularly as
to key industry issues via the WENH newsletter and/or website, e-mail or
other reasonable means.  She shall also interface with the Program Director
regarding potential speakers whose presentation would enhance members'
knowledge of pertinent industry issues.


Special Events Director: The Special Events Director shall be responsible
for coordinating special events outside of the monthly luncheon meetings.
She shall coordinate and be responsible for every aspect of the special
event, including formation and management of committees to oversee specific
functions within the special event.


Directors-at-Large: The two Directors-at-Large positions shall serve
primarily in assisting the Secretary and Vice President in their duties, and
support any other assignments specified by the President or the Board.  In
addition, the Directors-at-Large shall serve on a Special Event committee. 
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