Sunday, September 25, 2016

Agenda for Tuesday, 27 September 2016

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2016:

0700-0730:  Introductions and Networking Assistance.

Tells us what's new for you lately, especially any networking needs.  We can help with referrals, advice, contacts, and other assistance.

0730-0800:  Speaker

Chris Natzke will speak on "The Keys to Creating a Life of Purpose by Discovering Your Inner Champion."  For more information on Mr. Natzke, visit www.chrisnatzke.com

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

Chris Natzke's Bio:
For over four decades, Chris Natzke has been a dedicated student and teacher of the martial arts, achieving the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt/Master Instructor, ranking him in the top 1% of all martial artists in the world.   Also an accomplished national competitor, Chris won the United States National Taekwondo Championships in 1999.  In 1995, he left a very successful career in corporate sales to create his martial arts organization, the Colorado Alliance of Martial Arts (CAMA).  Since that time, the lives of thousands of students (both children and adults) and their families have been positively impacted through his teachings, with over 600 students reaching junior and advanced ranks of Black Belt.
Now Chris is taking his impactful message beyond the walls of the martial arts school and out into the world.  Businesses and organizational leaders are positively impacted by his message highlighting his “7 Qualities of Black Belt Leadership”.  These qualities represent his journey over four decades in martial arts, personal development, motivation and leadership.  In addition to his work with companies and organizations, Chris has also impacted thousands both in the Denver area and nationally through his “Kindness Counts” program.  Through his programs, school-age children are taught bully-proofing verbal self-defense skills as well as the benefits of non-violent conflict resolution.  As a result, over 250,000 documented random acts of kindness have been generated in the Denver community since 2005.

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Northwestern University and a Masters in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.  He is also the author of the newly published book, Black Belt Leadership: 7 Keys to Creating a Life of Purpose by Discovering Your Inner Champion.

Chris Natzke’s principles of success and leadership have transformed the lives of literally thousands of students, business professionals and organizational leaders. His message of inspiration, empowerment and belief in one’s self, leaves audiences moved and inspired to take decisive action in creating the lives and careers of their dreams while making a positive, profound and lasting impact in their world.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

27 September (this week):  Chris Natzke - see above.

4 October:  TBD/Open.
 
If there's a speaker you'd like to invite for an upcoming Tuesday, just let me know at panicciaj@aol.com.

Remember -- you could be the speaker yourself.  If you have an interesting topic, or a problem you'd like to put to the group, or maybe you gained new insight from a business book or a conference... We'd love to hear about it.

3.  REMINDER - Changes at the Marriott:

At our meeting location (Marriott - DTC), the new coffee shop where we meet is located in the middle section of the hotel, just to the south of the new main entrance. 

Parking is no longer available across the street at Garcia's, but you can now park for free in the Marriott's main lots in front of the hotel.

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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 hotel will be on your left. 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.  Sign up (free) to receive communication via our blog and email, by following the instructions on the home page. 

Monday, September 19, 2016

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 20 September 2016

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2016:

0700-0800:  Introductions, Networking Assistance, and Open Forum Discussion.

Tells us what's new for you lately, especially any networking needs.  We can help with referrals, advice, contacts, and other assistance.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

20 September (this week):  Open Forum/Networking.

27 September:  Chris Natzke will speak on "the keys to creating a life of purpose by discovering your inner champion."  www.chrisnatzke.com
 
If there's a speaker you'd like to invite for an upcoming Tuesday, just let me know at panicciaj@aol.com.

Remember -- you could be the speaker yourself.  If you have an interesting topic, or a problem you'd like to put to the group, or maybe you gained new insight from a business book or a conference... We'd love to hear about it.

3.  ARTICLE:  Ten Pieces of Networking Advice

Came across this article (link below) in a daily news feed on leadership topics.  Probably nothing ground-breaking here, but good reminders nonetheless.  After clicking on the link, you'll need to scroll down a bit to where the article begins.

http://www.scienceofpeople.com/2016/09/become-master-networking/

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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 hotel will be on your left. 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.  Sign up (free) to receive communication via our blog and email, by following the instructions on the home page. 

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 13 September 2016

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2016:

0700-0800:  Introductions, Networking Assistance, and Open Forum Discussion.

Tells us what's new for you lately, especially any networking needs.  We can help with referrals, advice, contacts, and other assistance.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

13 September (this week):  Open Forum/Networking.

20 September:  TBD/Open

27 September:  Chris Natzke will speak on "the keys to creating a life of purpose by discovering your inner champion."  www.chrisnatzke.com
 
If there's a speaker you'd like to invite for an upcoming Tuesday, just let me know at panicciaj@aol.com.

Remember -- you could be the speaker yourself.  If you have an interesting topic, or a problem you'd like to put to the group, or maybe you gained new insight from a business book or a conference...we'd love to hear about it.

3.  USS COLORADO (SSN 788) GALA & AUCTION - Saturday, 17 September, Lone Tree

The USS Colorado (SSN 788) Commissioning Committee is hosting a fundraising Gala and Auction on September 17th. The event will be held on the Charles Schwab Campus in Lone Tree, CO at 5:30 PM.  The evening’s emcee will be radio host Steffan Tubbs.  We are pleased to have award winning author and historian Walter Borneman as the keynote speaker.

The event will start with cocktail hour followed by a buffet dinner.  Silent auction bidding will occur during this time.  Our auction web site will allow for remote online bidding for silent auction items during the event.  Later in the evening auctioneer Scott Alexander will conduct the live auction portion.  We have already arranged for several unique and interesting items including:
  • Two-day John Fielder photo workshop
  • Golf foursome at the Sanctuary
  • Signed Broncos memorabilia
  • Special USS Colorado edition Kota Longboard
  • Special USS Colorado commemorative Henry Rifle
Tickets and sponsored tables are now available for purchase at USSCOLO16.gesture.com. Ticket prices are $125 for individuals or $325 for VIP tickets. Corporate and group sponsorship’s start at $2,500 for a table of 8 and up. See the web site for more details. Continue to visit the site as we add more items to our auction inventory.

It has been 93 years since the last USS Colorado was commissioned – so don’t let this once in a lifetime opportunity pass you by! We hope that you will join us in supporting USS Colorado and her fine officers and crew that defend our great nation.


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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 hotel will be on your left. 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.  Sign up (free) to receive communication via our blog and email, by following the instructions on the home page. 

Friday, September 9, 2016

BizNet speaker follow-up: Sales Coaching Class - recommended for everyone


Joe Gregory’s Sales Coaching Class:

Everyone should try this.

I’ve taken Joe’s 12-week one-hour-per-week-by-phone conference call class and it’s excellent and interactive.  Plus, it’s really low cost for all the non-traditional sales expertise he offers.  You can take it over and over at no additional cost and he records every call and sends them to you.  That way you can listen as many times as you want.   He has a wealth of innovative ideas for any ex-military who don’t actually think they’d like sales or are looking for careers in sales or as entrepreneurs in any type business.

Below is a short interview done recently by a blogger to give you just a quick 14 minute sampling of some of the insights he’ll impart during the calls:


Also below is a flyer with contact info for Joe.

Call or Email Joe for more info.  His next class starts next Wednesday (9/14/16) – 4-5pm Mountain Time – and you can even take his class from outside Colorado.

Sincerely,

Kurt Schlaefer (Academy Biznet)

303.797.0045





Monday, September 5, 2016

Agenda for Tuesday, 6 September 2016

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2016:

0700-0800:  Introductions, Networking Assistance, and Open Forum Discussion.

Tells us what's new for you lately, especially any networking needs.  We can help with referrals, advice, contacts, and other assistance.


2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

6 September (this week):  Open Forum/Networking.

13 September:  TBD/Open
 
If there's a speaker you'd like to invite for a future Tuesday, just let me know at panicciaj@aol.com.

Remember that you could be the speaker yourself.  If you have an interesting topic or a problem you'd like to put to the group, or maybe gained new insight from a business book or a conference, we'd love to hear about it.

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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 hotel will be on your left. 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.  Sign up (free) to receive communication via our blog and email, by following the instructions on the home page.