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December 2024 | A hand forward. A hand back.
** LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER - Holiday High Tea! **
December 4, 2024 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens
The leaves are falling. There’s a crispness to the air and the holiday decorations are coming out. That can only mean one thing for WiseWomen…THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY HIGH TEA!
Get spoiled at the annual Holiday High Tea! Celebrate the holiday season with new and old friends. Enjoy delectable and beautiful towers of finger foods and numerous delicious pots of tea to share. There will be a short volunteer appreciation ceremony and plenty of time to socialize. Other beverages, including wine, will be available for purchase.
*** Cancel by 11/25 for a refund ***
REGISTER NOW for Kickoff 2025: Cocktails & Connection
January 29, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Vectra Bank Corporate Headquarters
Kick off 2025 in style with a gathering intended for ALL WiseWomen! Jump start your year by engaging with others and finding ways (if your schedule allows) to get involved.
Agenda includes:
• Overall update on our WiseWomen program
• Introduction of new Advisory Board members
• Opportunities to join a cohort
• Mingling and cocktails during the final hour.
Thank you Janet Lowe and Vectra Bank for hosting us!!
Upcoming Dine Arounds
Dine Around Hosted by Eleanor Allen on January 22 at 5:30pm
Interested in hosting a Dine Around in the future? Email 2025 cohort leads: Tammy Johnson & Linda Streeter
Upcoming WiseWomen Gatherings and Activities
Holiday High Tea Hosted by Tammy Johnson & Richa Singh on December 4 at 3:00pm
Kickoff 2025: Cocktails & Connections Hosted by Advisory Board on January 29 at 4:30pm
Exclusive Colorado Ballet Experience Hosted by Hillary Biskner on February 8 at 6:30pm
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
Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals at History Colorado on January 23 at 5:30pm
We’re finalizing our event line-up for 2025
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).
Updates & Resources
Member Reimbursement Policy & Process
- Please fill out an expense report form provided by CTLF (DOWNLOAD HERE)
- Member will email their expense report with receipts attached to Leslie (lesliet@ctlf.org) for approval.
- Leslie will forward approved reports and receipts to our accounting department.
- Member will receive a Bill.com invite where they will create a free account and add their banking information for the reimbursement to be processed. (Ignore Bill.com request to submit an invoice after the account is set up)
- We are no longer able to process reimbursements by check.
Contact Leslie Townsend if you have any questions: lesliet@ctlf.org
Who do I contact at CTLF?
Who do I contact at CTLF and for what?
- Community newsletters, emails about CTLF events, billing: engage@ctlf.org
- General CTLF information and replies outside of billing: info@ctlf.org
- Xan Pearson, CEO & President: xanp@ctlf.org
- Leslie Townsend: lesliet@ctlf.org
- WiseWomen program management lead
- Primary contact for Advisory Board, Social, Board, and Leadership/Retreat cohorts
- Lindy Lieg: lindyl@ctlf.org
- Member care and customer service for individual WiseWomen members
- Primary Ambassador cohort contact for new member services
Event registration cancellation policy
You must provide 1-week advance notice of your cancellation to Lindy Lieg at CTLF 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 CTLF. 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.
CTLF WiseWomen Roster
An updated membership roster will be published monthly in the Member Hub.
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.
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 lesliet@ctlf.org!
Ambassador & Onboarding
Erin Wolf & Kathy Lawless
Retreat Cohort
Galina Leiphart & Pattie Money
Social & Community Connection
Tammy Johnson & Linda Streeter