Agenda for Tuesday, 4/28/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 4/28/15:

0700-0800:  NETWORKING & OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION

This week the floor is yours.  We'll begin with introductions as usual, but with more time available for you to speak in greater depth about what's happening in your world.  Let us know of any networking needs -- we'll do our best to assist.  Feel free to mention any items of general interest as well. 
       
2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

4/28/15 (this week):  Networking & Open Forum Discussion -- see above. 

5/5/15:  Kurt Schlaefer (USAFA '70) will give us an Auto Industry Update.  Kurt is an independent vehicle broker with Centennial Leasing & Sales.

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

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 4/21/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 4/21/15:

0700-0720:  INTRODUCTIONS & ASSISTANCE.
        Tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs.  We'll do our best to help with advice, referrals, job search assistance, and other networking needs.

0720-0800:  SPEAKER.
        Chris Grimes will discuss retirement planning and related topics.  He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and partner of Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71) at New York Life.  Chris now handles Bob's life insurance and financial investment advisory accounts, while Bob focuses on health care insurance.

Chris's Bio:

I have found my calling in serving professionals, business owners, and families. Through a sound macro, holistic planning process I deliver strategic and focused financial plans unique to the industry. Rooted in my planning is helping to educate clients about smart tax saving* methodologies, while maintaining risk diversified portfolio allocations to ensure an absolute balance in preparation for eventual retirement income concepts.

My background includes graduating from the University of Colorado at Denver with a B.S. in Financial Management, Magna Cum Laude. I have 10 years experience working in financial planning roles and am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ Practitioner.

I live in southwest Denver with my wife of 7 years Brier, our 2 year old daughter Jocelyn, our new daughter Rowyn.

 

Chris's Topic for Tuesday:

 

When should I retire? When and how should I take an income from a retirement account? When should I take Social Security? Which pension option to take?  All of these are common questions from people as they approach a time in their lives when working becomes an option instead of a necessity.  However, all of these questions when looked at independent of the others have very different answers than if all the questions are taken into consideration mutually.  Chris J. Grimes, CFP® has 10 years of industry experience in helping people maneuver their position efficiently toward retirement and he will be discussing key points to remember when balancing all of the choices with all of the rules.  

Thanks to Kurt Schlaefer (USAFA '70) and Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71) for arranging to have Chris speak with us this week.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

4/21/15 (this week):   Chris Grimes - see above.

4/28/15:  TBD or Open Forum Networking.  This date is available for a speaker. 

5/5/15:  Kurt Schlaefer (USAFA '70) will give an Auto Industry Update.  Kurt is an independent vehicle broker with Centennial Leasing & Sales.

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for 4/28 or any future Tuesday, just send me a note at panicciaj@aol.com. Remember that the speaker can be yourself -- just pick a topic of interest and lead a discussion on it.
   
3. JOB OPPORTUNITY - War Planner/Operations Manager

If you or someone you know is interested in the opportunity described below, contact Dr. Charles (Bill) Kenny, President, Code Blue Strategies, 4759 Rabbit Mountain Road, Broomfield, CO 80020 or by phone at 207.409.6075 or by email - profclk@yahoo.com
An employment opportunity exists for the following:

Project Manager
Based at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Commencing 1 June 2015

A two-year contract opportunity exists for an experienced war planner/operations manager with U.S. military experience. Frequent travel (about 40%) is required to Geneva, Switzerland; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Brussels, Belgium; and Amman, Jordan.

Mandatory Requirements:

-       Must have at least 8 years U.S. military officer experience and be a graduate of their services’ Command and Staff College

-       Must currently hold or have held a Top Secret/SCI Clearance within the past 18 months.

-       Must be available for short notice travel.

-       Must have a Master Degree in Operations Management, Organizational Leadership, or Business Management. If the degree is an MBA, the applicant must have an Advanced Certificate in Project Management from the Program Management Institute or equivalent.

-       Must be fluent in Arabic, German, or Farsi

-       Must have a current U.S. Passport with at an expiration date of not earlier than 30 June 2017

Desired Requirement:

-       Be a graduate of a U.S. services War College

-       Experience as a Commander in a U.S. Military Branch of Service

Pay and Benefits:

-       This is a salaried position paying $94,500 per year for a two-year contract period with a 23% ala-carte benefit package.

-       Per Diem will be paid for all days outside from the United States at the rate of 150 U.S. Dollars per day and $100 per day for travel within the United States. All travel expenses will be paid by the employer.

-       Bonus of $18,500 per year for applicant who speaks fluent Farsi.

Special Note: This is a two-year contract offer. Applicants must sign a contract to serve in the position for the entire two years from 1 June 2015 through 30 June 2017.

For More Information, contact Dr. Charles (Bill) Kenny, President, Code Blue Strategies, 4759 Rabbit Mountain Road, Broomfield, CO 80020 or by phone at 207.409.6075.

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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.

West Point All-Academies Asia Summit (WPAAAS)

http://www.WestPointAOG.org/2015WPAllAcademiesAsiaSummit as of April 14, 2015

Register before April 15 to take advantage of the early bird conference fee!

Dear Graduates of the U.S. Service Academies,

You are cordially invited to the inaugural West Point All-Academies
Asia Summit (WPAAAS), which will be held in Singapore this June
25-26, 2015, at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel
(http://www.marinabaysands.com/index.html
<http://www.marinabaysands.com/index.html>).  WPAAAS will be the
first-ever gathering in Asia for graduates of all U.S. Service
Academies, and is supported by the alumni associations of USMA,
USAFA, USMMA and USCGA.  If you are interested in understanding why
the world's attention is "pivoting" to Asia, home to nearly half of
the world's population, you should attend this event.

The inaugural Summit theme is "Fellowship, Futures, Fortunes and
Fidelity".  It will be a premier opportunity for interactions and
collaboration involving hundreds of senior leaders from the
government, business, military and NGO/nonprofit sectors.  We're
especially excited about holding the Summit in Singapore on the
momentous occasion of Singapore's 50th Year of Independence and would
like to use this occasion to recognize and honor all Singaporean
graduates of the U.S. service academies.

WPAAAS will provide a timely and robust senior leader gathering
through its combination of networking opportunities, relevant
discussions, collaboration possibilities and actionable
learning.  The purpose is fourfold:

Fellowship -- connecting and developing professional relationships
amongst graduates

Futures -- learning about Asia today and expected geopolitical
developments in the future

Fortunes -- understanding the business and economic opportunities in
Asia with a particular emphasis on Singapore and Southeast Asia

Fidelity -- identifying ways that graduates can actively participate
in and contribute to the future of Asia, and society in general,
throughout their lives

Leaders who have confirmed their participation thus far include the following:

Mr. Fidel Ramos (USMA '50), the 12th President of the Philippines
The Honorable Krik Wagar, US Ambassador to Singapore
General Vincent Brooks (USMA '80), Commander, U.S. Army Pacific
Brigadier General Timothy Trainor (USMA '83), 13th Dean of the
Academic Board, West Point
Colonel (Retired) Robert McClure (USMA '76), President and CEO, West
Point Association of Graduates
Mr. HO Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman, Banyan Tree Holdings
Mr. YEOH Keat Chuan, Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board
Mr. Parag Khanna, Global Strategist, world traveler and best-selling author
and more to be announced.

We are also fortunate to have the following distinguished leaders as
Advisors to the Summit.
Mr. Fidel Ramos (USMA '50), the 12th President of the Philippines
General David Bramlett (USMA '64), former Commander, U.S. Army Forces Command
Admiral Tom Fargo (USNA '70), former Commander, United States Pacific Command
LTG Tad Oelstrom (USAFA '65), former Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy
Mr. Do Sun Chae (USMA '72), Founder, West Point Society of Korea
Mr. William "T" Thompson (USAFA '73),  President and CEO, Association
of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
Mr. Herman E. Bulls (USMA '78), International Director & Chairman,
Public Institutions, Jones Lang LaSalle; Director, West Point
Association of Graduates
The Honorable Robert L. Gordon III (USMA '79), President, Be The Change

For active duty Junior Military Officers, we are offering a limited number
of free registrations, courtesy of donations from graduates.   Please
contact Joel Lin (contact information below) if you are interested.

You can visit our Summit website for the latest information and
registration:
http://www.WestPointAOG.org/2015WPAllAcademiesAsiaSummit.  Please do not
hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

We look forward to welcoming many graduates of the U.S. service academies,
sponsors and VIPs to the Summit!


Ray Jefferson (USMA '88)
President, West Point Society of Singapore
Head of Organizing Team, West Point All-Academy Asia Summit
Mobile: (+65) 9784-2400
Email: RJefferson@mba2000.hbs.edu <mailto:RJefferson@mba2000.hbs.edu>

Joel Lin (USMA '89)
Founder, West Point Society of Singapore
Point-of-Contact for Sponsorship, West Point All-Academies Summit
Mobile: (+852) 9483-6066
Email: joel@gminvestments.net <mailto:joel@gminvestments.net>

Chris Lo (USMA '95)
Vice-President, West Point Society of Singapore
Deputy Head of Organizing Team, West Point All-Academy Asia Summit
Mobile: (+65) 9008-9832
Email: Chris.Lo.Singapore@gmail.com <mailto:Chris.Lo.Singapore@gmail.com>


Official - Letter from the U.S. Ambassador to Singapore - to
Graduates of the U.S. Service Academies - Invitation to West Point
All-Academies Asia Summit:
www.west-point.org/service/moderator/InvitationAll-AcademiesAsiaSummit.pdf

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 4/14/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 4/14/15:

0700-0720: Introductions & Networking Assistance.  Tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs.  We'll do our best to help you with advice, referrals, job search assistance, and other networking needs.

0720-0800:  Speaker.  This week we'll hear from BizNet member Josh Kuehl (USMA '01).  Josh will talk about the rapidly growing Big Data industry, with particular emphasis on the potential for privacy issues and how those are being addressed.  For a definition of Big Data and why it matters, visit http://www.sas.com/en_us/insights/big-data/what-is-big-data.html?gclid=CMCquMzk8cQCFQwLaQodPx8AxQ   

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

4/14/15 (this week):   Josh Kuehl - see above.

4/21/15:  Chris Grimes will discuss retirement planning and related topics.  Chris is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and partner of Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71) at New York Life.  Chris now handles Bob's life insurance and financial investment advisory accounts, while Bob focuses on health care insurance.

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 of interest and lead a discussion on it.
    
3. 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.

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 4/7/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 4/7/15:

0700-0720: Introductions & Networking Assistance.  Tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs.  We'll do our best to help you with advice, referrals, job search assistance, and other networking needs.

0720-0800:  Speaker.  This week Biznet member J.J. Mackin (USNA '68) will share photos and discuss details from the recent keel-laying ceremony for the USS Colorado.  The USS Colorado (SSN 788) is a Virginia-class attack submarine under construction in Groton, CT and other sites.  Its commissioning is planned for late 2016.  J.J. is the chairman of the commissioning committee.  For more information, visit www.usscoloradocommittee.org.
 
2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

4/7/15 (this week):   J.J. Mackin - see above.

4/14/15:  Josh Kuehl will talk about the rapidly growing Big Data industry, with particular emphasis on the potential for privacy issues and how those are being addressed.

4/21/15:  Chris Grimes will discuss retirement planning and related topics.  Chris is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and partner of Bob Fretzs at New York Life.  He has taken over Bob's life insurance and financial investment advisory functions, while Bob focuses on health care insurance. 

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 of interest and lead a discussion on it.
     
3. 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.