Denver Federal Center Chapter: Historical listing of events

2023

December 11th, Third Annual Holiday Lunch, Expectations Restaurant at Warren Tech, 13300 West 2nd Place; Lakewood, CO 80228

November 14th – TO GET TO THE TOP, TAKE THE STAIRS, NOT THE ELEVATOR! Robin Heller is not your ordinary executive! She began her career at the First National Bank of Omaha in the Strategic Planning Department, and over her 19 year career, has risen to the level of Executive Vice President of Western Union Operations and IT with responsibility for Global Customer Service and Operations, Network Engineering and Technology Services, Systems, and Strategic Program and Integration Management. Robin’s presentation will capitalize on her life experiences and lay it on the line, in the dynamic one–hour presentation addressing:

  • Her personal climb up the career ladder Glass ceiling issues and how she faced them, broke through, tips for other women on the climb Gender bias and how to face it, and deal with it Success in Non-traditional careers How to market yourself to let others know you’re out there and available
  • The importance of networking and belonging to professional organizations

Don’t Miss this Exciting Presentation by one of Denver’s own Top Executives!

October 22nd – Special Monday night Movie Night Fundraiser, featuring Tastefully Simple products and a screening of North Country starring Charlize Theron. Come join us at 5:30 PM at the Belmar Public Library, Main Meeting Room, Wadsworth and Alameda, Behind Ulta. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door.

October 17th – Regular Chapter Meeting featuring the FEW Legislative Agenda and Using CAPWIZ to Contact Your Congress People. Click for: Contacting Your Elected Officials.doc, CapWiz powerpoint, FEW Issues powerpoint

September 19th – “Good Laws or Bad Laws: Your Choice” by Polly Baca Click for: meeting powerpoint, Hatch Act Information, and the Rocky Mountain Challenge flyer

September 5th – CFC Kickoff – Membership Drive

August 15th – FEW’s 38 th National Training Program (Washington DC) Recap and New Officer Introductions

July – No Regular Chapter Meeting scheduled; Transition meetings were held between outgoing and incoming officers

June 20th – Regular Chapter Meeting and Officer Elections. Program Seminar: Wish You Had More Time? “Mastery Over the Overwhelm” by Randy Ferguson.

May 16th – Unlocking the Mysteries of Your Federal Benefits You will learn how to avoid the most costly mistakes made by Federal Employees and take advantage of some of the best Solutions. Learn which benefit options are the best and how to get the most from what the Government really has to offer.

February 14th – Want To Get Ahead in Government? A Panel of Federal Women Managers talk about climbing the ladder of success.

February 23rd – One Year Anniversary Party, 5:00PM at Old Chicago, 145 S. Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO

2022

May 17, 2022 “Networking, the Power & Benefits of Belonging to a Professional Organization, and Women in Leadership”

March 15, 2022 DFC Charter Celebration: Federal Women Making History

The August 24, 2022 Movie Night Fundraiser was a huge success. We raised over $700 for the chapter, and enjoyed seeing 46 members and guests at the event. View the handouts here: Women’s Suffrage Links and Equality Day Flyer

September 13, 2022 – DFC Chapter Meeting & Program “Tips for Running Effective Meetings” presented by the DFC Chapter Policy & Legislative Committee. View the handouts here: FEW Roberts Rules and FEW Handout

The October 11, 2022 meeting featured the League of Women Voters discussing Colorado Ballot issues. For more information on the LWV visit their website at www.lwv.org