Sunday, November 30, 2014

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 12/2/14

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 12/2/14:

0700-0730: Introductions & Networking Assistance.

0730-0800: Our speaker this week is Biznet member Chuck Franceschi (USAFA '79). His talk will cover a number of topics on personal finance, investing, and retirement planning. Chuck is a financial services professional with experience across a broad spectrum of the industry.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

12/2/14 (this week): Chuck Franceschi - see above.
12/9/14: TBD. If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for 12/9 or any future Tuesday morning, please send a note to Joe Paniccia, at panicciaj@aol.com.

3. JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR A CPA - Denver/South Metro:

Biznet member Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71) has a friend who is looking for an experienced CPA. If interested (or you know someone who is), please respond directly to the email address in the posting below:

Small, well-established CPA firm located in South Metro Denver seeking senior accountant (CPA required). Minimum 5 years of experience in income taxes (preparation and review), financial statement preparation and financial auditing. Must start in December, 2014; date negotiable. Send resume to seniorcpaneeded@gmail.com.

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)
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.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Agenda for Tuesday, 11/25/14

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 11/25/14:

0700-0730: Introductions & Networking Assistance.

0730-0800:  Our speaker this week is Molly Berger - Executive director of TiE Rockies. Ms. Berger will talk about the services and support they provide to entrepreneurs in Colorado, including specifically for veteran entrepreneurs. TiE Rockies is the Colorado chapter of TiE Global, the largest not-for-profit entrepreneur's network in the world. Their mission is "To support the Colorado Entrepreneur" through education, mentoring, networking and funding. They have many free events, including some specifically for military veterans. Their VET-preneurs group operates out of the Innovation Pavilion in Centennial and is focused on helping veterans become successful entrepreneurs and business owners. Web Site: www.rockies.tie.org . MeetUp Group: www.meetup.com/TiE-Rockies-Global-Entrepreneurs/

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

11/25/14 (this week):   Molly Berger - see above.
12/2/14:  Chuck Franceschi (USAFA '79) will speak on key topics related to personal finance. 

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for a Tuesday morning, please send a note to Joe Paniccia, at panicciaj@aol.com.
 
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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)
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.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Agenda for Tuesday, 11/18/14

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 11/18/14:

0700-0715:  Introductions.

0715-0800:  Networking Assistance & Open Forum Discussion.  This is a great opportunity to strengthen your personal network among fellow academy grads.  Tell us what's happening in your world these days, especially anything we might be able to help with.  Typically someone in the group (if not several) will be able to offer advice, assistance, referrals, or other specific networking help.  Grab some coffee and join us for interesting discussion, good camaraderie, and helpful networking.      

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

11/18/14 (this week):   Open Forum/Networking - see above.

11/25/14:  Molly Berger - Executive director of TiE Rockies.  Ms. Berger will talk about the services and support they provide to entrepreneurs in Colorado, including specifically for veteran entrepreneurs.  TiE Rockies is the Colorado chapter of TiE Global, the largest not-for-profit entrepreneur's network in the world. Their mission is "To support the Colorado Entrepreneur" through education, mentoring, networking and funding. They have many free events, including some specifically for military veterans.  Their VET-preneurs group operates out of the Innovation Pavilion in Centennial and is focused on helping veterans become successful entrepreneurs and business owners.  Web Site:  www.rockies.tie.org .  MeetUp Group:  www.meetup.com/TiE-Rockies-Global-Entrepreneurs/
If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for a Tuesday morning, please send a note to Joe Paniccia, at panicciaj@aol.com.

 
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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)
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.

Friday, November 14, 2014

WP AOG Posting: Vice President of Alumni Support

The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is dedicated to furthering the ideals and promoting the welfare of the United States Military Academy (USMA), and to supporting and serving its graduates.  USMA is renowned as one of the world's preeminent leadership development institutions.  The student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400 and each year approximately 1,000 cadets graduate and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is seeking a Vice President of Alumni Support.  Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President will lead the WPAOG’s Office of Alumni Support, ensuring that all functions are conducted within the policies and directives of the President, and as applicable, of the Alumni Support Committee, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Thayer Award Committee.  Additionally, the Vice President will ensure the delivery of high quality reunion, career assistance, memorial, and organizational support programs for graduates that remain relevant for their lives.  Finally, the Vice President will develop and execute strategies to create and sustain dynamic graduate programs that inspire increased graduate involvement and commitment to The United States Military Academy.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 11/11/14

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 11/11/14:

0700-0730:  Introductions & Assistance.

0730-0800:  State of the Biznet.  This is a discussion we used to have in years past -- we would dedicate a Biznet session a few times each year to focus on how we're doing, what we could do better or differently, etc.  It feels like a good time now to have one of those discussions.  Come and join us on Tuesday morning, with your ideas and your input.  We'd love to hear what you have to say about any new or different ways we can help each other, to keep strengthening the grad network.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

11/11/14 (this week):  State of the Biznet - see above.
11/18/14: TBD/Open.
If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for a Tuesday morning, please send a note to Joe Paniccia, at panicciaj@aol.com.

3.  RESOURCES & EVENT FOR VETERAN ENTREPRENEURS:

Molly Berger from TiE Rockies writes as follows.  Note especially their VET-preneur event this Thursday/Nov13 (click the last link in her note below).
 
TiE Rockies is the Colorado chapter of TiE Global, the largest not-for-profit entrepreneur's network in the world. Our mission is "To support the Colorado Entrepreneur" through education, mentoring, networking and funding. We have lots of free events and I'd love to meet you at one of them. Check out our website here and our MeetUp group here for more info on TiE and our upcoming events.
VET-preneurs is a group out of the Innovation Pavilion in Centennial focused on helping veterans become successful entrepreneurs and business owners. They have a upcoming event which you are welcomed to attend to learn more: http://www.meetup.com/InnovationPavilion/events/213658662/
 
4.  HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY - Thank you all for your service!
 
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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)
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.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Weeky News & Agenda for Tuesday, 11/4/14

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 11/4/14:

0700-0800:  Networking & Open Discussion.  We have the entire hour this week to go into more depth on what's happening in your world these days, especially any networking needs.  Grab some coffee and join us for great conversation and renewed connections with your local grad network.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

11/4/14 (this week):  Networking/Open Discussion - see above.
11/11/14: TBD/Open.
If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for a Tuesday morning, please send a note to Joe Paniccia, at panicciaj@aol.com.

3.  GRAD SEEKING ADVICE -- Self-Insuring an LLC:

Biznet member Bill Sumner (USMA '78) writes as follows.  If you can assist, please contact Bill directly at his email address as shown below.   

My wife and I need help, as sole owners of an LLC in figuring out the best way to self-insure...who in this network has a frickin’ clue?
I would be very grateful, and...whatever I discover, if anyone else would like to piggyback on my research, I will be glad to make available to you.
 
Please and thank you!
 
Bill Sumner (USMA '78)
 
4.  CONGRATS TO AIR FORCE FOOTBALL:
 
I witnessed the unfortunate result of Saturday's Army-Air Force game at West Point, as I was attending my 30-yr reunion.  A raw day -- what many would call "football weather" - but raw in more ways than one.  Congrats to Air Force. 
 
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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)
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.