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Terry Neese, Boone Pickens Attend WPO Conference

May 28th, 2009 Posted by Catherine Neill

NEW: Video!

Terry’s introduction to Boone Pickens at the Women Presidents’ Organization was one of a kind. Pickens is a sponsor of the Institute, and when describing his philanthropic efforts, one of Terry’s bestliners was when she quoted Pickens’ philosophy on giving: “At my age, a dollar saved is a dollar wasted.” Watch the video below for more:

A special thanks to the WPO for sharing this video with us.

Terry Neese and T. Boone Pickens boarding the USS Midway in San Diego, CA

Terry Neese was asked to introduce T. Boone Pickens as the keynote speaker at the Women Presidents’ Organization Conference in San Diego on Saturday, April 25. With over 600 women in attendance, the conference was a huge success.

Afterward, Terry accompanied Mr. Pickens to the USS Midway where he presented his “Pickens Plan” in a Town Hall format.

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