Federally Employed Women - Denver Federal Center Chapter

Denver Federal Center Chapter - Past meetings:

PAST MEETING INFO and PROGRAM HANDOUTS:

2010

February 17, 2010 11:30am-12:30pm Leadership Development Program Panel Denver Federal Center Building 67, DFC Rio Grande Room, Panel Speakers

This presentation will feature a panel of graduates who will talk about their experience as participants in Management & Leadership Development Programs. The panelists will touch on topics such as the application and selection process, program curriculum, certificates of completion, and career success stories. If you're curious about these career enhancement opportunities, or thinking about applying for this kind of training opportunity, this session is just what you need!

PANELISTS:
Amy DeBisschop, Assistant District Director, Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division. She participated in a Department-wide MDP and moved from a GS 12 to 13 after successful completion of her program.

Ella Mae Herrera, Manger, Maintenance Services Division, Bureau of Reclamation. She participated in a Bureau wide LDP and moved from a GS 13 to 14/15 after successful completion of her program.

Jane Wang, Supervisory IT Specialist, Department of Labor Mine Safety & Health Administration. She participated in an Agency-wide LDP and moved from a GS 12 to 13 after successful completion of her program.

Click Here to print and post the meeting flyer in your office

January 20, 2010 “The Assault on Affirmative Action”, 11:30am-12:30pm, National Park Service, Room 10B, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO

John Dulles will provide an historical overview and justification for affirmative action, assessing its impacts, and describing the legal and political attacks that have marginalized its current viability. It will also cover the strategies that have been devised to combat these attacks.

Mr. Dulles retired in 2007, as the Regional Director of the United States Commission on Civil Rights’ Rocky Mountain Regional Office. His work included directing civil rights research and educational activities, and serving as the Commission’s principal representative and spokesperson for the region. He has led public hearings and published extensively on a wide variety of national issues, including: voting rights, immigration, law enforcement, employment, minority business enterprise, education, housing, Native American rights, Native Hawaiian land claims, civil rights enforcement and health care.

Mr Dulles will be attending the 4th Annual National Border Town Racism Conference - see attached flyer for details

2009

December 4, 2009 Friday Night, 5:00pm-9:30pm MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 2nd Annual DFC Holiday Party and Not-So-Silent Auction.

The 2009 Holiday Party was a Huge Success was a huge success thanks to the talents of Event Chairs Kim Montoya and Pauline Gibson and the Chapter Executive Committee. FEW members and guests gathered for an evening of FEW, fun, food and fundraising. Merriment and networking (with the assistance of a fabulous Champagne Punch) started the evening followed by a wonderful dinner catered by A Perfect Setting Catering. Our "Not-So-Silent" Auction capped off the evening with Auctioneers Bethany Mills and Patt Franc giving a lively performance that kept the audience on their toes. After financier John Price hit the total button, the Chapter Scholarship, Membership and Leadership Development Programs will share in $2800 profit. We'd like to thank those business partners whose generous donations helped make the evening a success and ask that you patronize their establishments through out the year. A list of of businesses can be found here.

November 18, 2009 "Preparing for Your Annual Performance Appraisal" 11:30am-12:30pm Building 67, Denver Federal Center Rio Grande Room

A panel of managers, supervisors and employees will provide an overview of how to prepare for your annual appraisal. The session will include suggestions on how to record and track accomplishments and activities during the year, what information management really needs, what to take into your meeting, and ideas on what methods work and what don't. Check back soon for flyer and presenter information. Click here to print and post the meeting flyer in your office. Handout links:

October 21, 2009 "The Selection and Retention of Judges - Colorado A Model State" 11:30am-12:30pm Building 25, DFC First Floor Lecture Hall

The Jefferson County League of Women Voters is back again! This year we're pleased to be able to offer attendees some exciting information on how the process of selecting and retaining judges takes place. YOU get the "blue book" and struggle over whether to vote to retain or not, right? Who writes these recommendations? Ever wonder why you don't see Colorado judges in the news for campaign offenses? Come learn more about our system that serves as a model for other states! The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. Click here to print and post the meeting flyer in your office. Handout links:

September 16, 2009 "Wills and Trusts" 11:30am-12:30pm Department of Transportation Building at 12300 West Dakota Drive, Lakewood, CO

Attorney Harley K. Look, Jr. will cover the Four W's of Estate Planning; WHO, WHAT, WHEN AND WAY. Think you've got it all covered? Wish you did? This informative presentation will help you take a more objective look at Estate Planning and give you the tools you need to start making real plans for future.

Look is an Owner Shareholder of the law firm of Katz, Look & Moison, P.C., where he limits his practice to tax and estate planning and is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell National Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He has also written and lectured extensively on estate and business planning.

Harley's approach to estate and tax planning issues is entrenched in knowledge and creativity. Harley is a real people-person with a knack for making complex concepts easily understood. He enjoys the challenges of a diverse client base; from young couples with small children to elderly individuals, executives and small business owners to larger organizations with more complicated needs. Despite Harley's busy schedule, he takes pride in running a marathon or two each year. Click here to review the meeting flyer. Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation

August 26, 2009 USAJobs Tips & Tricks 4:00pm-6:00pm Building 25, DFC, First Floor Lecture Hall In response to the overwhelming attendance at our May session, we've scheduled an encore presentation of this terrific workshop. Our presenter has updated the presentation to reflect changes to USA Jobs. Junell Norris, USGS Human Resource Specialist will present a 2-Hour session on USAJOBS. The session will address topics including:

Maneuver through the website
Search what’s available
Create and load a resume
Upload documents to your portfolio
Review your profile
Create a Job Search Agent and much more!

Looking for a new job? A promotion? A total career change? Been a while since you submitted an application? Don’t miss this program! Members and guests, men and women are welcome to attend. Click here review the meeting flyer. Handouts used in the presentation are below .

Tips & Tricks for USA Jobs (PowerPoint Presentation)
Tips and Tricks(brochure of PowerPoint highlights)

August 26, 2009 "The Story Behind Women' Equality Day" 10:00am-11:00am MEMBERS and their GUESTS ONLY Building 25, Second Floor Conference Room D #2868 Presented by Molly Murphy McGregor, Executive Director and Cofounder, national Women's a History Project http://www.nwhp.org Legendary suffragist Susan B. Anthony challenged women in the early 20 th century to "become invincible" and convince the Federal government to pass the 19 th Amendment. This 20-minute illustrated presentation explores some of the strategic choices suffragists made, together, to achieve success – and the enfranchisement of half the U.S. citizenry. A discussion about the effect of these strategies on today's American women as well as a brief discussion of the 2010 theme "Writing Women Back into history, will follow. Click here to review the meeting flyer.

August 19, 2009 PRESENTING…YOU! Interviewing Skills to Get the Job You Want!

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Increasing Your Odds (A guide to applying and interviewing for Federal jobs)
Interview Guide for Supervisors
The Successful Interview (A flyer with website info on more interviewing tips)

May 20, 2009 May 20, 2009 USAJobs Tips & Tricks 11:00AM-1:00PM (NOTE: 2 hour program!)

In response to the rave reviews on our Resume Jungle program in January, the DFC Chapter is pleased to present a second outstanding program in the Career Advancement Series. Junell Norris, USGS Human Resource Specialist will present a 2-Hour session on USAJOBS. The session will address topics including:

Maneuver through the website
Search what’s available
Create and load a resume
Upload documents to your portfolio
Review your profile
Create a Job Search Agent and much more!

Looking for a new job? A promotion? A total career change? Been a while since you submitted an application? Don’t miss this program! Brown bagging is welcome and an interpreter for the hearing impaired will be available. Members and guests, men and women are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in the Lecture Hall of Building 25 on the Denver Federal Center.

Enter at door E-14. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information. Questions? Want to become a member of this progressive organization? Call or email Cheryl Howley at 720-963-3485 cheryl.howley@fhwa.dot.gov

Tips and Tricks for USA Jobs (PPT)
Tips and Tricks Brochure (PDF)

April 16-17, 2009 Rocky Mountain Regional Training Program, Salt Lake City, UT
PLACE: Quality Inn-Airport, 1659 W. North Temple

REGISTRATION: Online coming soon Registration Brochure, Course Information
COST: $180/FEW member or $200/non-member
Cost includes 2 full days of training, Networking Opportunities, and a Regional Awards Program Luncheon
Click here for more info

April 1, 2009 Networking Meeting Denver Federal Center, Building 810 Hayden King Powell Room We’ll engage in some Networking exercises to help you hone your networking skills as part of our regular meeting. Chapter President Cheryl Howley will lead the session. More info

March 4, 2009 Meeting was held at the Denver Federal Center GSA Remington Arms Conference Room in Building 41 TOPIC: The Federal Women's Program is ALIVE! Chapter Member and Businesswoman Carrolle Rushford provided a historical recap of the Federal Women’s program and insightful information on the status of the FWP today. Those in attendance learned a lot about this program and how they can get involved in FEW to help keep the FWP moving forward. Overall a great session for members, FWPMs, SEPMs and others who were interested in learning more about the state of the Federal Government's Special Emphasis Programs. These two documents about the status of women in Federal Service were discussed and provide great information for members, FWPMs, etc. Read More: Status of Women in Federal Service / OPM Status of Women in Federal Service

February 18, 2009 Meeting was held at the Federal Highway Administration, W. Dakota Drive, Lakewood, CO TOPIC: RTP & NTP Scholarship Planning Chapter Vice President Kim Montoya shared information on FEW's Scholarship Programs including how to apply for the National Training Program and Regional Training Program Scholarships. Kim also provided information about FEW's Collegiate Scholarships. These FEW Scholarship programs are often underutilized simply because members don't understand how easy it is to apply! Please review this presentation….and perhaps the Regional Training Program on April 16-17 in Salt Lake City or the 40th NTP in Orlando July 20-24 will see you there as a scholarship recipient! Read more

February 5, 2009 Networking After-Work 4pm-7pm Serranos Restaurant 13701 W. Jewell Ave, Lakewood Join officers and members in a relaxing meet and greet. Bring your co-workers, your boss, and your friends to relax, meet new people and expand your professional network!

January 21, 2009 Building 25 Lecture Hall, DFC The Resume Jungle
It's that time again when we take inventory of our lives and look at where our career is going. Before making all of your New Year's resolutions, do something good for yourself and learn more about "The Resume Jungle" from a speaker whose experience will give you information you usually don't see on the job announcement or on the web. Chapter Member and NRCS Human Resource Officer Lynne Price will provide outstanding and real-life tips on resume writing. Lynne is a seasoned Human Resource professional and can give you the real truth about what works and what doesn't in an effective resume. Need a career change? Bring your resume and give it a New Year makeover. An interpreter will be available for the hearing impaired. Members and guests, men and women are welcome to attend.

2008

December 5 Holiday Social-Toasting with the Stars was a huge success thanks to the talents of Event Chair Lynne Price and the Chapter Executive Committee. Sixty members and guests gathered for an evening of FEW, fun, food and fundraising. Merriment and networking (with the assistance of a fabulous Champagne Punch) started the evening followed by a wonderful dinner catered by A Perfect Setting Catering. Our "Not-So-Silent" Auction capped off the evening with Auctioneers Donnie Walker and Bethany Mills giving a lively performance that kept the audience on their toes. After financier John Price hit the total button, the Chapter Scholarship, Membership and Leadership Development Programs will share in $1900 profit. We'd like to thank those business partners whose generous donations helped make the evening a success.
Florists: Nature's Palate Floral www.naturespalate.com and West Sixth Avenue Flowers, Ltd. www.sixthavenueflowers.com
Massage Therapist: Sandra Perez, CMT, 963 S. Kipling Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226, 720-939-6916
Halo Hair Salon: Jaime Roy at www.halospa.com
Samaeo Skin Spa: Connie Sanphy at www.samaeoskinspa.com
Real Deals Home Decor: Kathryn Lee www.realdeals.net

November 19 Building 25 Lecture Hall, DFC, Generational Diversity In today’s workplace, you are likely to find 4 distinct generations: Matures, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. Each generation brings its own values to the workplace, shaped by the world in which they grew up. Find out which group you belong to, what defines each group and what you can do to make sure you are working effectively with members of other generations. Click here for the presentation

October 15 - Building 25 Lecture Hall, DFC, Ballot Issues, Initiatives and Referendums presented by the Jeffco League of Women Voters. One of our most popular meeting topics and presenters, the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. What a great turnout we had...60 members and guests!

September 17 - Building 67, Everything You Wanted to Know About FEW... and then some featured an Overview of FEW including � What FEW is: a private, non profit organization founded in 1968 � What FEW is not: a labor organization� � How FEW is organized � Who makes up the membership of FEW? � How does one join FEW? Click here for presentation

August 20 - Building 85, DFC Identify Theft presented by the Social Security Administration Speaker's Bureau. Identity theft is much more than misuse of a Social Security number-it can also include credit card and mail fraud. Learn the latest schemes and more about how to protect yourself and your identity. ID Theft Prevention Tips.

July - No regular meeting, everyone is encouraged to attend FEW's 39th National Training Program in Anaheim, CA July 14-18 www.fewntp.org

June 18, 2008 - Elections and Installation of Officers Lunch (Mimi's Cafe )

May 21, 2008 - "Is Affirmative Action Still Alive in the Government, and if so Where is it Hiding?" presented by John Jones Click here for presentation

April 17, 2008 – Pursue Excellence!: 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Training Program April 17, 2008. The Regional Training Program will be held at the Women's College, University of Denver. Take advantage of this incredible local training value!
Registration fees: $99 for FEW Members, $109 for non-FEW Members

April 18, 2008 – FEW Friday The Rockies at the Denver Federal Center, Building 25. A very special session designed just for FEW member. Plan to spend the day learning about leadership, networking, career advancement, diversity and ending discrimination. These subjects will be discussed using FEW as the framework.

March 19, 2008 – Is It Time for a Career Road Trip? Presented by Sue O’Donnell, Ph.D. Office of Personnel Management, Western Management Development Center. When’s the last time you really sat down and took inventory? Are there gaps in where you are, and where you want to be, or where you thought you’d be at this point in your career? Why the difference? If you want to look at ways to close the gap, this session is for you! Click here for presentation

February 20, 2008 - Call to Action Part III - "Citizen Activism Does Make A Difference" Polly Baca, Executive Director, Latin American Research and Service Agency (LARASA), Former Colorado State Senator and Former GSA Regional Administrator for Region VIII returns to complete our legislative call to action series.

January 16, 2008 - A Warm Federal Center Welcome to our New Neighbors - the DFEB. We invite you to meet the new neighbors….the Denver Federal Executive Board (DFEB). Executive Director, Larry Grandison, will give a short presentation about the DFEB and an overview of the many different Federal Agencies in the Denver area.

2006 and 2007 events