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    Welcome to the website of the Award-Winning Denver Federal Center Chapter. The Denver Federal Center Chapter received its official charter on February 24, 2006. Chapter officers are

    2010-2011 OFFICERS:

    Cheryl Howley, Chapter President, is an IT Specialist with the Mine Safety & Health Administration few@cherylhowley.com

    Pauline Gibson, Vice President, is an Administrative Officer with the Mine Safety & Health Administration gibson.pauline@dol.gov

    Junell Norris, Secretary, is a Personnel Specialist with the US Geological Survey jlnorris@usgs.gov

    Tina Landeros, Treasurer, is a Claims Representative with the Social Security Administration ernestine.landeros@ssa.gov

    Patt Franc, Policy & Legislation Chair retired in 2010 from the Mine Safety & Health Administration as a Management & Program Analyst pattfranc@yahoo.com

    Patty Damon, Fundraising & Communications Chair is an IT Specialist with the US Geological Survey pdamon@usgs.gov

    Bethany Mills, Membership & Diversity Chair, is a contracting officer with the National Park Service Bethany_mills@nps.gov

    ABOUT OUR MEETINGS:

      The DFC Chapter meets on the third Wednesday of each month, from 11:30am-1:00pm. In response to suggestions from our members, we are moving our meeting location around to different buildings on and off the Federal Center. Members, guests, men and women are all welcome at meetings. Because meetings are held over the lunch hour, everyone is encouraged to brown bag it here! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! More information about specific program topics will be posted as plans develop. Bookmark this site and check back often for the most current information!

    UPCOMING EVENTS – 2011:

      November 16, 2011 – 11:30am – 1:00pm Building 25 Auditorium – DFC

      Panel discussion featuring local charities working for Denver Women

      December 9, 2011 Friday Night! Join us for the 4th Annual DFC Holiday Party and Not-So-Silent Auction. Click here for more info and to buy tickets online.

    HELP WANTED
    The DFC Chapter is looking for A FEW GOOD MEMBERS. The following positions are open and available. If you are interested in serving please contact Cheryl Howley.

    PROGRAMMING & PLANNING CHAIR:

    1. Working as a team, take the lead in developing the annual plan for monthly meetings and events
    2. Coordinate speakers or discussion groups
    3. Work with the all of the other committees to make sure planned speakers, discussion topics and events incorporated the diverse needs of the Chapter and meet with the purpose and focus areas of FEW.
    4. Serve on the Chapter Board of Directors

    COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

    Need member volunteers to help with:

    1. Policy & Legislation: a. reviewing the Chapter Bylaws and making recommendations for changes and improvements b. tracking what's happening in Federal and State governments concerning women and federal employment in general, what the FEW National lobbyist is working on and in developing new ideas to forward proactive legislation.
    2. Fundraising & Communication: a. brainstorming future fundraising events b. assisting on sending out member and community news and updates c. monitoring and providing update material to the web site administrator
    3. Membership & Diversity:
      1. working with a team to develop ideas for new member welcome packets, recruitment, member retention and membership drives
      2. working with a team to identify diversify programs and initiatives to further FEW's diversity focus
      3. identifying ways to engage more members in active participation and volunteerism

    The "Award Winning" Denver Federal Center Chapter was recognized for their outstanding work by winning several awards at the Regional Level this year:

    2011 First Place Regional Awards

    • Best Chapter Programs Award
    • Best Chapter Membership Award
    • Best Chapter Fundraiser
    • Best Chapter Legislative Award (tie)
    • Overall Outstanding Chapter Achievement (highest Chapter honor in the Region)

    Join this new and exciting chapter! Click on the link to go to the FEW online membership page: Become a Member Now! Don’t forget to choose the Denver Federal Center as your chapter.

    Click here for the DFC Chapter Brochure

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