WiseWomen News

MONTHLY Newsletter

May 2025 | A hand forward. A hand back.

** Check Out New Events! **

June 26: Dine Around with Carolyn Paul:

Looking for a fun event north of Denver?! We’ve got you covered! Enjoy an evening of fun and connecting in Lafayette!

 August 30: Dine Around with Eleanor Allen:

Enjoy summertime relaxing with WiseWomen! Eleanor Allen will dazzle you with dining and fun at her home in Englewood.

September 18: Dine Around with Tammy Johnson:

Patio dining and fireside chatting! Learn to make a refreshing summer drink (non-alcoholic and alcoholic version), and enjoy a yummy, healthy meal with engaging conversation on leading from the heart for personal fulfilment. What does that mean to you?!

Volunteer Sign-Up

 

Interested in some volunteer opportunities with your fellow WiseWomen?

Maggie Drucker has created a Google doc with different member companies or causes to donate your time to.

HAVE QUESTIONS or volunteer opportunities to add? Send a message to Maggie and she’ll help you out.

 

Check out opportunities under the Resources drop downs below! 

Upcoming Dine Arounds

Dine Around at Capital Tea Hosted by Tracy Graf on May 17 at 3:00pm

Dine Around Patio Party Hosted by Ann Sparks & Kathy Lawless on June 11 at 6:00pm

Dine Around Hosted by Carolyn Paul on June 26 at 6:00pm

Dine Around Hosted by Tammy Johnson on September 18 at 5:30pm

Dine Around Hosted by Kim Carver & Linda Streeter on October 2 at 6:00pm

Interested in hosting a Dine Around in the future? Email 2025 cohort leads: Tammy Johnson & Linda Streeter

Upcoming WiseWomen Gatherings and Activities

Vinyasa, Violins, and Vino Hosted by Tracy Graf on July 21 at 6:00pm

Chef Led Meal at Ronald McDonald House Hosted by Laura Cordes on August 12 at 4:00pm

Hike at Castlewood Canyon State Park Hosted by Linda Streeter on August 16 at 10:00am

Have a good idea for a social event? Email 2025 cohort leads: Tammy Johnson & Linda Streeter

Upcoming CiviCO Events

Bolded items are new from last month

Purpose Hour: Mental Health is Everyone’s Business at CiviCO | May 8 | 3:30-6:30pm

Know someone who would be great in WiseWomen?

Please fill out a rubric here to nominate her.

NOTE: You must be a member of CTLF WiseWomen for one-year to nominate prospective member

If you have questions about the process or criteria please contact either Erin Wolf (erinwolf0428@gmail.com) or Kathy Lawless (kathy@lifestorycurator.com).

Resources

Member Reimbursement Policy & Process
  1. Please fill out an expense report form provided by CiviCO (DOWNLOAD HERE)
  2. Member will email their expense report with receipts attached to Leslie (leslie@livecivico.org) for approval.
  3. Leslie will forward approved reports and receipts to our accounting department.
  4. Leslie will work with accounting and member on reimbursement method. 

Contact Leslie Townsend if you have any questions: leslie@livecivico.org

Who do I contact at CiviCO?

Who do I contact at CiviCO and for what?

Event registration cancellation policy

You must provide 1-week advance notice of your cancellation to Lindy Lieg at CiviCO to receive a refund for most events unless otherwise indicated. For member-hosted events, cancellations under 1-week can only be refunded if the host fills the spot and the replacement registration is received by CiviCO. Events like the retreat include custom cancellation dates that require more advance notice. The event cancellation information can be found in the event description on the registration page. 

WiseWomen Roster

An updated membership roster will be published monthly in the Member Hub.

Volunteer Sign-Up

Check out Maggie’s volunteer opportunities HERE.

If you have any questions about access or adding opportunities, please direct them to Maggie.

ACTIVATE WORK

Activate Work is a growing Denver non-profit organization that provides free fifteen week education and development within the technology field.  During this time students attend a chosen area of tech and receive related training four days a week.  One day a week they receive personal development training to include interviewing skills, building out a LinkedIn profile, Dress  for Success steps in to help, as to several financial education partners.  On the average, participants who successfully complete the program receive a 50% bump in pay!

Activate Work puts each cohort through a day of mock interviews.  They seek volunteers from the public to do this.

Mock interview signup sheet:

volunteersignup.org/FBRQ7

Volunteer sign up for Mock Interviews with ActivateWork.

Volunteer signup sheet

volunteersignup.org

CROSS PURPOSE

Similarly, Cross Purpose has a vast program that assists people post incarceration, or just in need of life skills and development to effectively hold down a job.  Many of their students progress through three stages of their program, Launch, Leader, Legacy.  Participants can obtain training to become an entrepreneur, work in food service, book keeping,healthcare, transportation, sales or even receive monetary assistance to complete their Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degrees.  The ultimate goal is a thriving contributor to society that within three years is secure in buying a home or successfully employed and contributing to their retirement with matching dollars for either endeavor!  This program has received funding to expand throughout the state and impressively has grown from one to three locations with a fourth location opening soon. There is national interest in their program too!

Mock Interviews 8:45 – noon (lunch provided)

April 9 North Metro – 8330 W 80TH AVE SUITE 8 ARVADA CO 80005

May 14 Fellowship – 1990 S Broadway, Denver

July 9 Denver OR North Metro TBD

August 13 Fellowship – 1990 S Broadway, Denver

September 24 Denver OR North Metro TBD

October 29 Fellowship – 1990 S Broadway, Denver

Reach out to Nancy Slyter for questions or to volunteer

nslyter@crosspurpose.org

 

 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT

Within the past year JA opened a beautiful new location in Greenwood Village.  Providing numerous opportunities for students to advance their financial and general knowledge about growing into proficient young adults.  This takes a village!  Junior Achievement is constantly in need for assistance from onsite school events to field trip program facilitation.  They even have summer camps for kids.  Please consider given of your time to this great organization.

https://www.jarockymountain.org/volunteer/

 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Volunteers-Are-Needed.html?soid=1133241792658&aid=0mQuTphtgSA 

Middle School Aged Summer Camp – https://www.jarockymountain.org/summercamp/ 

Grab one of your fellow WiseWomen and make a day, or partial day of giving.  Our community will be all the better for your interest and contribution.

 

Know of some additional opportunities for us to help out, please email me at MaggieD@ProsperBridge.org

Member Hub

Don’t forget to use the Member Hub to find resources about WiseWomen. Click “Resources” from the left side navigation tabs.

Hillary Biskner has created some fantastic how-to guides for the Member Hub!

You can find them HERE and in the Resources tab in the Member Hub.

News & Congratulations!

WiseWomen Recognition

Tammy Johnson

Tammy Johnson, EMBA, PMP has been appointed as Merrick & Company’s (Merrick) new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Johnson became the firm’s sixth president in 2023 and will continue in this role, serving as both president and CEO.

Welcome to our newest WiseWomen!

Photo Gallery

If you have any event photos you’d like to share, please send them to Lindy.

WiseWomen Leadership 2025

Shannon Saviers – Co-Chair

President & CEO, Growthlinx, Inc.

Janet Lowe – Co-Chair 

Executive Vice President, Vectra Bank

2025 Cohort Leads

If you are interested in participating in any of the cohorts, let Leslie know at leslie@livecivico.org!

Ambassador & Onboarding

Erin Wolf & Kathy Lawless

Retreat Cohort

Galina Leiphart & Pattie Money

Social & Community Connection

Tammy Johnson & Linda Streeter