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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
  1. Please fill out an expense report form provided by CTLF (DOWNLOAD HERE)
  2. Member will email their expense report with receipts attached to Leslie (lesliet@ctlf.org) for approval.
  3. Leslie will forward approved reports and receipts to our accounting department.
  4. 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)
  5. 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!

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