Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 3/31/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 3/31/15:

0700-0800: Introductions, Networking, and Open Forum Discussion.  We'll help you with advice, assistance, referrals, and other networking needs.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

3/31/15 (this week):   Networking & Open Forum.

4/7/15: TBD/Networking.

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for 4/7 or any future Tuesday, just send me a note at panicciaj@aol.com. Remember that you can be the speaker yourself -- just pick a topic of interest and lead a discussion on it.

3. MEET & MINGLE WITH USAFA SUPERINTENDENT - Denver, 31 March:

The following USAFA AOG event is open to grads (and their guests) of all service academies.  For more information, and to register, visit https://www1.usafa.org/Events/Register.aspx?id=6511   Register by 30 March.       

March 31, 2015, 1730-2030        
Cocktail Party with USAFA Superintendent
Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson
C.B. & Potts – Denver Tech Center
Meet, greet, mingle, network - 1730-2030
6575 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111 (303) 770-1982
Cash Bar & $7 per person Hors d'Oeuvres
Make Reservations at https://www1.usafa.org/Events/Register.aspx?id=6511        

4. VET APPRECIATION BREAKFAST & SUCCESS FAIR - Aurora, 18 April:

All military veterans are invited to the 2015 Veterans Appreciation Breakfast & Success Fair, on Saturday, 18 April 2015, 0830-1200, at Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum.  For more information, and to register for this FREE event, please visit www.successforveterans.org.

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

panicciaj@aol.com
 

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees. Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.

Event in Denver with USAFA Superintendent - 31 March

The following USAFA AOG event is open to grads (and their guests) of all service academies.  For more information, and to register, visit https://www1.usafa.org/Events/Register.aspx?id=6511   Register by 30 March.


March 31, 2015, 1730-2030 

Cocktail Party with USAFA Superintendent

Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson

C.B. & Potts – Denver Tech Center

Meet, greet, mingle, network - 1730-2030

6575 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111 (303) 770-1982

Cash Bar & $7 per person Hors d'Oeuvres

Make Reservations at https://www1.usafa.org/Events/Register.aspx?id=6511



Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees. Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.

Agenda for Tuesday, 3/24/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 3/24/15:

0700-0800: Introductions, Networking, and Open Forum Discussion.  We'll help you with advice, assistance, referrals, and other networking needs.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

3/24/15 (this week):   Networking & Open Forum.

3/31/15: TBD/Networking.

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for 3/31 or any future Tuesday, just send me a note at panicciaj@aol.com. Remember that you can be the speaker yourself -- just pick a topic of interest to you, and lead a discussion on it.

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

panicciaj@aol.com
 

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees. Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.

Agenda for Tuesday, 3/17/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 3/17/15:

0700-0715: Introductions & Networking Assistance. We'll help you with advice, assistance, referrals, and other networking needs.

0715-0800:  Speaker.   Michael Knight, CEO of Prime Capital Connections, will present on a range of topics, including the causes of the financial crisis of 2008-2012, where we are with today's economy, the real unemployment numbers, capital markets, venture markets, private equity, and other related topics.  For more information on Michael Knight and his business, please visit http://www.primecapitalconnections.com

Many thanks to BizNet member Kurt Schlaefer (USAFA '70) for arranging to have Mr. Knight speak with us this week.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

3/17/15 (this week):   Michael Knight (see above).

3/24/15:  TBD or Networking Forum.

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for 3/24 or any future Tuesday, just send me a note at panicciaj@aol.com. Remember that you can be the speaker yourself -- just pick a topic you're interested in and lead a discussion on it.

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Have a great week. 

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees. Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.

Agenda for Tuesday, 3/10/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 3/10/15:

0700-0715: Introductions & Networking Assistance. We'll help you with advice, assistance, referrals, and other networking needs.

0715-0800:  Speaker.   This week I (Joe) will summarize key points and lead a discussion on Malcolm Gladwell's book "Outliers:  The Story of Success".  Discussion points include:
          -- Why timing is everything for hockey players and the captains of industry.
          -- The 10,000-hour rule.
          -- The trouble with geniuses.
          -- The ethnic theory of plane crashes.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

3/10/15 (this week):   Joe Paniccia (see above).

3/17/15: Michael Knight, CEO of Prime Capital Connections, will present on a range of topics, including the causes of the financial crisis of 2008-2012, where we are with today's economy, the real unemployment numbers, capital markets, venture markets, private equity, and related topics. 

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for a future Tuesday, just send me a note at panicciaj@aol.com. Remember that you can be the speaker yourself -- just pick a topic you're interested in and lead a discussion on it.

3. VETERANS APPRECIATION EVENT AT HISTORY COLORADO - March 19:

The History Colorado Center is hosting a salute to military veterans on Thursday, March 19, 1800-2100. Keynote speaker is Jim Nicholson, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs. For more information, and to RSVP, please visit this link: http://www.celebrations.com/rsvp/njyfaqa6zmn7qwq3d

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees. Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.

Colorado military veterans and their families are invited to a special tribute

All Colorado military veterans and their families are invited to a special tribute evening at History Colorado on March 19 from 6-9 PM.  The event will feature special guest and former Secretary of the Veterans Administration, Col. (retired) Jim Nicholson, and performances by the world renowned USO Show Troupe. HCC wants to recognize the sacrifice and service of all Colorado veterans and their families, especially Vietnam War veterans.

“We are so excited to host this evening to convey long overdue and heartfelt gratitude to our Vietnam veterans as well as all of Colorado’s military vets who have served our country with courage and honor,” says Ed Nichols, president and CEO of History Colorado.  “We are asking all news media outlets and veterans service organizations to help us spread the word about this event and encourage all to come and allow us to thank them for their service.”

Special guest speaker, Jim Nicholson, himself a highly-decorated Vietnam veteran, will pay tribute to all veterans and families in attendance.  Nicholson is an attorney, real estate developer, and a former Republican Party chairman. He was the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs from January 26, 2005 until October 1, 2007. He was a paratrooper and Ranger-qualified Army officer. He fought in the Vietnam War, where he earned the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, the Meritorious Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and two Air Medals. After 30 years of military service he retired in 1991 with the rank of Colonel.  In 2005, he was awarded the prestigious Distinguished Graduate Award by the United States Military Academy at West Point.

The highly popular USO Show Troupe is part of an entertainment tradition that goes back more than 70 years to its beginnings in the muddy camp shows of the South Pacific. Today, the pride and passion that fueled that early music lives on through the USO Show Troupe. Performing live annually for more than 600,000 troops and family members worldwide and nationally televised audiences, the USO Show Troupe presents top of the line entertainment with performers possessing extensive Broadway, Off-Broadway, film and TV credits. Performances are produced in collaboration with Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award winning writers, arrangers, and choreographers, and costumes are designed and created by Broadway costume designers and internationally recognized fashion designers.  The Troupe will perform two special shows during the evening of March 19.

To access the online invitation and RSVP, please go to:

Salute Our Military Veterans

http://www.celebrations.com/njyfaqa6zmn7qwq3d

History Colorado welcomes all U.S. veterans and their families for an evening of fun and tribute to all they have given America to preserve our way of life.

History Colorado, a Smithsonian Affiliate, inspires generations to find wonder andmeaning in our past and to engage in building a better Colorado.  Find us on Facebook.com/HistoryColorado and on Twitter@HistoryColorado.  For more information visit www.HistoryColorado.org or call 303-866-3670 to RSVP for the Veterans Salute Event.  History Colorado is located at 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203.

Weekly News and Agenda for Tuesday, 3/3/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 2/24/15:

0700-0715: Introductions & Networking Assistance. We'll help you with advice, assistance, referrals, and other networking needs.

0715-0800: Open Forum Discussion.   The Open Forum provides more time for in-depth discussion of your networking needs or topics of interest to the group.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

3/3/15 (this week): Networking & Open Forum Discussion.

3/10/15:  Joe Paniccia (USMA '84) will summarize key points and lead a discussion on Malcolm Gladwell's book "Outliers".

3/17/15:  Michael Knight will talk with us about the business of connecting entrepreneurs with investors. 

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for a future Tuesday, just send me a note at panicciaj@aol.com. Remember that you can be the speaker yourself -- just pick a topic you're interested in and lead a discussion on it.

3.  VETERANS APPRECIATION EVENT AT HISTORY COLORADO - March 19:

The History Colorado Center is hosting a salute to military veterans on Thursday, March 19, 1800-2100.  Keynote speaker is Jim Nicholson, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs.  For more information, and to RSVP, please visit this link:  http://www.celebrations.com/rsvp/njyfaqa6zmn7qwq3d  

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

panicciaj@aol.com
 

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees. Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.