It's really about realizing we can own a piece of each other's successes, and in so doing, learn to become successful ourselves. Lois Shelton, Foxglove Films         IN OUR ELEMENT Women in Film-Seattle Honors Members With Membership-Election Party The swanky new club Element was charged with the luminous energy of Women in Film-Seattle's members on the evening of February 24, when WIF-S held an appreciation party for its members along with an election of the board of directors for the 2005-2006 term. The complimentary wine and top shelf cocktails were flowing in the swanky Gatsby-esque white leather and marble "Heaven" VIP room as members came together in a gregarious showing of passion and vision for the organization's 2005 agenda. Elected to the 2005-2006 Board of Directors were Natalie Wallace - President; Virginia Bogert - Vice President; Allison Williams - Secretary; Corene Kufta - Treasurer; Joy Saez - Special Events/Professional Development Committee Chair; Sue Feil-Erwin - Membership Committee Chair; Katie Herrick - Communications/Marketing Chair; and Charity Parenzini - Nell Shipman Awards Committee Chair. WIF-S members network After announcement of the election results by WIF-S Secretary Allison Williams, each new board member who was present at the event took the floor to introduce themselves to the members and outline their plans for the year. Committee members were also solicited since the board is in need of the help of passionate WIF-S visionaries to facilitate organizational growth. For Seattle's women film professionals, there is nothing like the energy and vision to be found in the presence of a group of like-minded individuals. The event was a raving success and greatly enjoyed by all in attendance. WIF-S is looking forward to hosting several more of these member appreciation events in the future. WIF/S Special Events Committee Chair Joy Saez addresses the membership with WIF-S extensive event calendar for 2005