Sunday, April 29, 2018

Agenda for Tuesday, 1 May 2018

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018:

0700-0720:  Introductions and Assistance.  

During introductions, tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs. We can help with referrals, advice, job search assistance, and other networking.  

0720-0800:  Group Discussion:  Hidden Gems of Travel & Fun.  Tell us about your favorite discoveries of lesser-known things to see and do, in Denver or anywhere else.    

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

1 May (this week:  Group Discussion -- see above.

8 May:   TBD or Open Forum Networking

If you have a speaker in mind for an upcoming Tuesday, or would like to lead a discussion yourself, just let me know, at PanicciaJoe@gmail.com.


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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)
PanicciaJoe@gmail.com


Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Embassy Suites hotel at 7525 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80231.  From I-25, exit at Hampden, then proceed east for 1 mile, where the hotel will be on your left.  Parking at the hotel is free. Look for us in the 14'ers Room, which is to your left as you enter the hotel's central atrium.  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) by following the instructions on the home page, to receive communications via our blog and email.

Monday, April 23, 2018

transitioning resumes service

It was written up in the NY Times a few years ago but I just came across it at the  Austin Car Show: A FREE interactive resume writing, business card generator, and job search app to support service members transitioning into civilian life: resumeengine.org

It's been implemented with the participation of many Fortune 500 firms, including Toyota of North America. 


According to the NYT:
"Kevin Schmiegel, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, had heard dozens of them from young veterans trying to sell themselves to prospective employers. Acronyms. Jargon incomprehensible to civilians. Puzzling explanations of military jobs. An inability, or unwillingness, to take credit for awards, specialized training or even leadership positions. So he decided to do something about it. As executive director of Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation project that connects employers with veterans, Mr. Schmiegel organized a team to create a program that could help veterans translate their military experiences into easy-to-digest résumés"

Sunday, April 22, 2018

Agenda for Tuesday, 24 April 2018

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 24 APRIL 2018:

0700-0720:  Introductions and Assistance.  

During introductions, tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs. We can help with referrals, advice, job search assistance, and other networking.  

0720-0800:  Speaker -- Kate Smith (USAFA '82).  Topic:  Grit and Resilience: A Story About Swimming at USAFA.

A Notre Dame lawyer, Kathryn Smith practiced law for almost 25 years before she retired in 2015. Her last position was an Assistant General Counsel at Verizon where she drafted and negotiated contracts and provided legal advice to the sales and marketing staff. She also practiced commercial litigation at two major law firms, and led a contracts division at Motorola. She is also a veteran having served her country as an acquisition officer after graduating from the United States Air Force Academy in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management. She lettered in volleyball at the Academy.

Thanks to Lynn Ellen Vergis (Kate's classmate) for arranging Kate's talk with us this week.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

24 April (this week:  Kate Smith (USAFA '82) -- see above.

1 May:   TBD or Open Forum Networking

If you have a speaker in mind for an upcoming Tuesday, or would like to lead a discussion yourself, just let me know, at PanicciaJoe@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 Embassy Suites hotel at 7525 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80231.  From I-25, exit at Hampden, then proceed east for 1 mile, where the hotel will be on your left.  Parking at the hotel is free. Look for us in the 14'ers Room, which is to your left as you enter the hotel's central atrium.  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) by following the instructions on the home page, to receive communications via our blog and email.

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 17 April 2018

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 17 APRIL 2018:

0700-0720:  Introductions and Assistance.  

During introductions, tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs. We can help with referrals, advice, job search assistance, and other networking.  

0720-0800:  Speakers -- Kurt Schlaefer (USAFA '70) 

Kurt will give a talk about a business pursuit of his -- ShopRealValues.com.  Most of us know Kurt as an independent vehicle broker, whose approach to the car buying process has made many of us vow to never use a dealer again.  On Tuesday he will tell us about another venture of his that can save you significant time and money.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

17 April (this weekl:  Kurt Schlaefer (USAFA '70) -- see above.

24 April:  Kate Smith (USAFA '82) will speak about learning to swim at USAFA.

If you have a speaker in mind for any upcoming Tuesday, or would like to lead a discussion yourself, just let me know, at PanicciaJoe@gmail.com.

3. LEE VAN HORN (USMA '12) REACHING OUT FOR BIZNET ROSTER UPDATES:

Thanks to Lee Van Horn (USMA '12) for stepping up to help us update information on the BizNet roster.  If you receive an email or call from Lee, please help him out by providing your updated contact information.  

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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 Embassy Suites hotel at 7525 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80231.  From I-25, exit at Hampden, then proceed east for 1 mile, where the hotel will be on your left.  Parking at the hotel is free. Look for us in the 14'ers Room, which is to your left as you enter the hotel's central atrium.  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) by following the instructions on the home page, to receive communications via our blog and email.

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Agenda for Tuesday, 10 April 2018

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 10 APRIL 2018:

0700-0720:  Introductions and Assistance.  

During introductions, tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs. We can help with referrals, advice, job search assistance, and other networking.  

0720-0800:  Speakers -- Lynn Ellen Vergis (USAFA '82) and Lee Van Horn (USMA '12).  

Lynn Ellen and Lee will team up to give us an update on the Denver market for real estate and mortgage lending.  Lynn Ellen is a Realtor with HomeSmart Cherry Creek.  Lee is a mortgage banker with The Federal Savings Bank.

2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

10 April (this week)Lynn Ellen Vergis (USAFA '82) and Lee Van Horn (USMA '12) - see above.

17 April:  Kurt Schlaefer (USAFA '70) will give a talk about one of his business ventures.

24 April:  Kate Smith (USAFA '82) will speak about learning to swim at USAFA.     

If you have a speaker in mind for any upcoming Tuesday, or would like to lead a discussion yourself, just let me know, at PanicciaJoe@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 Embassy Suites hotel at 7525 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80231.  From I-25, exit at Hampden, then proceed east for 1 mile, where the hotel will be on your left.  Parking at the hotel is free. Look for us in the 14'ers Room, which is to your left as you enter the hotel's central atrium.  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) by following the instructions on the home page, to receive communications via our blog and email.