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Building a thriving community through leadership and service.
Engage. Enrich. Empower. Connect
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Pictured (left to right): Hillary Reed, Michael Johnson, Laraine Saldivar, Shayne Lindsay, Marilue Beverly, R.D. Trinidad, Lorelle Davies, Mary Coleman, Sara Del Valle, Sloan Gonzales, Jariah Walker, Kasi Carter, Gary Bostrom, Lindsay Godman, Paul Perea, and Brady Fitzwater.
Not Pictured: Carrie McKee, Steve Dubay, Gretchen Bliss, Beth Braaten, Mike Edmonds, Angie Finch,
David Lord, Boyd Williams, and Collin Mack.
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| Letter from the Executive Director |
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Can you believe it's already August? Time for back-to-school preparations, last-minute vacations and my personal favorite, the kickoff of two great programs, Signature Program and Leadership NOW! The LPP Board, my team and I are excited about the updates being made to ensure our programs are building
community and
adding
value to
program participants
, business owners, and individuals who support Leadership Pikes Peak.
This month, we will also be introducing you to our Alumni Association, so stay tuned for details! We are thrilled to bring you additional benefits through membership!
If you haven't heard about what we've been doing lately, give me a call. I'd be happy to share it with you!
Engage. Enrich. Empower. Connect.
Laraine
Saldivar
Executive Director
Signature Program, Class of 2015
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We would like to recognize five individuals for their
service on the Board of Trustees and dedication to the mission of Leadership Pikes Peak.
Michael Johnson
Six Years of Service
R.D. Trinidad
Six Years of Service
Paul Perea
Six Years of Service
Marilue Beverly
Six Years of Service
Collin Mack
Ex-Officio Teen Trustee
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Early Childhood Education Leadership (ECEL) Program
Now accepting applications for the 2016-17 Class!
Early Childhood Education Leadership Program The Early Childhood Educators Leadership Initiative (ECEL) is a program presented in partnership by the Alliance for Kids, the Early Childhood Council of El Paso County and Leadership Pikes Peak. This program will educate and empower women and men in the early childhood profession to develop deeper leadership skills and an awareness of their potential to make a difference, positively impacting children & families in the Pikes Peak region.
Applications are due August 31st.
For more information about this program, click
HERE.
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Gala Photos
The photos from our gala are now available to view and purchase through the Holveck Designs
WEBSITE.
Thank you, Sean, for the amazing pictures!
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Watch your email in the coming weeks for a very exciting announcement about our new Alumni Association!
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This fall, LPP will be organizing a 3-part Leadership Lecture Series for our alumni and friends! Please fill out this quick
SURVEY so we know what works best for you. Your feedback is very important to us.
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Mina Liebert, Signature Class Alumni 2015, was recently named chair of the
City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and will be serving along side
Gary Bostrom, Signature Class Alumni 2011 and current LPP Board Member, to keep our local parks beautiful.
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Lisa Villanueva, WCLI Alumni 2015,
has recently been elected the President of the Colorado Springs NAACP Branch.
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Take a look at these job opportunities with some of our friends.
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Let us know what's new with you for Alumni News!
You can send your updates about promotions, a new job or board service to
LPP.
Please make your entries brief. We reserve the right to edit all submissions.
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Volunteers Needed August 13th
Volunteers are needed to help at The Dirty Dash!
Click
HERE for more information.
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Big Brother Big Sister Pikes Peak announces an innovative partnership with Atlas Preparatory School, and they need your expertise!
This coming fall the Mentor 2.0 program will take college preparation and post-secondary planning to new heights. Working with a low income school and a majority of first generation high school graduates we will be matching each high school freshman with a college educated (2+ year degree) mentor. This 1:1 mentorship will be done through an innovative digital platform, and will allow for the mentor to share her/his passion for business, entrepreneurship, community service, and activism.
If you have a degree, can send one email a week, and can attend one structured evening event a month then you are a perfect candidate for Mentor 2.0.
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Art + Martini = Artini!
The 2016 Artini, the official kickoff for this year's Arts Month campaign,
Friday, September 30th
from 5:30PM-8:30PM
The Mansion and The Mezzanine nightclubs
in Downtown Colorado Springs
Hosted annually by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, the Artini is a free, community celebration with live entertainment on multiple stages, lots of mixing & mingling, and the opportunity to sample signature martinis created by some of the area's top mixologists.
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Women On the Move
Women on the Move encourages and supports women to grow in business by awarding a specialty scholarship to a deserving woman in order to ignite her business for future growth and job creation.
They are now accepting applications for a $5,000 Woman of the Year scholarship.
The winner, who will be announced at the Colorado Springs Business Journal's Women of Influence Awards, will receive a three-legged stepstool of mentorship, scholarship and training, provided in part by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Colorado Springs Rising Professionals (CSRP) and Leadership Pikes Peak (LPP).
Deadline is Aug. 15
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RIO OLYMPIC DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION
The Rio Olympic Downtown Celebration will celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. This celebration is a city-wide event that is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Join us for live entertainment, interactive activities for kids and families and food! The theme is "Brazilian Carnival" so appropriate dress is encouraged, or support Team USA and wear your red, white and blue.
Friday, August 5, 2016
5:00 - 10:00 pm
Downtown Colorado Springs
For more information, click
HERE.
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"Going for the Green" Charity Golf classic produced by BBB of Southern Colorado Foundation and Air Academy Federal Credit Union Foundation.
Monday, August 8, Tee Time: 9:00am
At The Club at Flying Horse.
Individual Player: $195, Foursome: $700.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
Proceeds from the event go to support the free outreach and education efforts of both Foundations.
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10th Annual Educating Children of Color 2017 Summit: Call for Proposals
They are calling for presenters for the 10th Annual Educating Children of Color Summit themed "
We Can't Wait!
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Sessions are 75 minutes in length. They are seeking highly interactive sessions with a focus on activities that involve participants in constructive learning.
The Summit has 3 tracks:
- Educators, Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Professionals - To help professionals retain and inspire children of color and children in poverty, and to eliminate the achievement gap.
- Parents - To teach parents the skills to hold their children and the education system accountable.
- Students (high school to age 21) - To teach youth about life skills, career opportunities and the value of a higher education.
Deadline for Proposals is September 30, 2016.
Learn more about Educating Children of Color HERE.
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Please consider a donation to Leadership Pikes Peak. Our programs exist to provide citizens the tools and connections to get involved and make a difference
right here in our community.
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To get more info, or to include your event or announcement in our monthly enews, please email LPP. All event announcements for the newsletter are due by the first Monday of each month.
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