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March 2025 | A hand forward. A hand back.

2025 RETREAT: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON

May 1 – May 2, 2025 | The Sebastian in Vail

It’s time to mark your calendar for our annual retreat! For those of you who have participated before, you know what a special time this is. For those who have never participated and for new members, you’re in for a treat! It’s a time to connect and deepen our relationships with one another while also focusing on ways to fully live out all of our hopes, dreams, and aspirations.

Don’t miss this chance to come together, learn, grow, laugh, and deepen our bonds with one another!

Cost:

Early Bird Price: $725 until March 14, 2025

Regular Price: $750 until April 10, 2025

Cost per person includes:

Two days of compelling content

Hotel room for the night

Complimentary valet parking

One-hour open bar for Thursday evening happy hour

Meals included: Buffet dinner Thursday evening, Breakfast on Friday, and Lunch on Friday

(Alcohol not included during dinner – cash bar available) 

REGISTER HERE

WiseWomen Kickoff 2025 Breakdown

Nearly 40 WiseWomen gathered at Vectra Bank’s stunning headquarters to connect, laugh, and set the stage for an exciting 2025! The evening was filled with energy, lively games, and deep conversations.

We were inspired by our speakers DJ Whetter, CEO of CiviCO, our incredible program leadership team, and cohort leaders.

Key Takeaways:

🌟 Endless opportunities to cultivate meaningful relationships—through Dine Arounds, Wine Arounds, community events, and signature programs like the WiseWomen Retreat (May) and Tea (December).
🌟 A powerful network of accomplished, leadership-oriented women who support and inspire growth.
🌟 Take advantage of the free, topical member events through monthly CiviCO Purpose Hours.
🌟 We heard an inspirational journey through the history of WiseWomen—from its origins in the 1990s to the present day—beautifully shared by our self-proclaimed “historian” and storyteller, Kathy Lawless.
🌟 Room for growth! We are always on the lookout for like-minded, accomplished women to invite into our network. If you know a gem, reach out to the Ambassador Cohort!

With a year full of possibilities ahead, WiseWomen 2025 is set to be a year of connection, growth, and unforgettable moments!

VIEW PRESENTATION HERE

Upcoming Dine Arounds

Dine Around Hosted by Melissa Poole-Knight on March 27 at 5:30pm

Dine Around Patio Party Hosted by Ann Sparks & Kathy Lawless on June 11 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

Wine Around at La Bouche Wine Bar Coordinated by Sharyn Guhman on March 11 at 5:30pm

Wine Around at Postino Coordinated by Laura Cordes on April 16 at 5:00pm

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

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 with Dr. Katy Anthes – Leading in Times of Political Polarization at CiviCO | March 13 | 3:30-6:30pm

Purpose Hour with Colorado Attorney General, Phil Weiser at CiviCO | April 10 | 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).

Updates & Resources

Member Reimbursement Policy & Process

Please fill out an expense report form provided by CiviCO (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.
Leslie will work with accounting and member on reimbursement method.

Contact Leslie Townsend if you have any questions: lesliet@ctlf.org

Who do I contact at CiviCO?

Who do I contact at CiviCO and for what?

Community newsletters, emails about CiviCO events, billing: engage@ctlf.org
General CiviCO information and replies outside of billing: info@ctlf.org
DJ Whetter, CEO & President: djwhetter@livecivico.org
Leslie Townsend: lesliet@ctlf.org
- WiseWomen program management lead
- Primary contact for 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.

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.

News & Congratulations!

WiseWomen Recognition

Ann Sparks

I was once again named to the 2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors for Colorado.

Eleanor Allen

I would like to introduce my new company that I launched in December with 3 business partners – The World Flourishing Organization. Our purpose is to boost the performance of organizations and individuals and improve societal wellbeing by helping people flourish at work.

Shannon Saviers

I join the leadership team of 50/50 Women on Boards Denver Event coming this May.

Stacey Frank

I made the trek to Kilimanjaro (and back!) at the end of January. Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa and is one of the largest free-standing mountains in the world – so different than the ranges here in Colorado! My husband and I took the trip to celebrate becoming empty-nesters. See pictures in the gallery!

Event Update Corner

UPCOMING EVENTS INFO

1st Quarter Dine Around

This year we are mixing things up a bit. Since these are very popular events, we want to encourage co-hosting and suggest that experienced hostesses pair with a newer member to hold one of these monthly events. The newer member will facilitate the theme or table topic for the event while serving as co-hostess.

Please reach out to Tammy Johnson or Linda Streeter to express hosting interest. We do our best to pick hostesses from all throughout the metro area.

February 11th – Return to Denver Children’s Home to cook for the kids and make Valentine’s decorations/cards.

March 27th – Melissa Poole-Knight will be hosting a charcuterie making party at her place. You’ll nibble on tasty sample trays while making one of your own to take home!

1st Quarter Social Event

February 8th – Colorado Ballet Experience and a private champagne welcome reception/tour.