From the President
I recently attended both the WICT RM Executive Dinner and the graduation of our fifth (yes FIFTH!!!) mentoring class and I was struck by how much our organization has evolved during the past few years, and how much I have personally benefited from my involvement with this great organization.
I remembered going to my first Executive Dinner four years ago and feeling like a fish out of water. I didn’t know a soul, I wasn’t familiar with people or companies anyone was talking about—it felt like the first day of school when I struggled to fit in and make friends.
Only six or seven dinners later, I was delighted to know most of the folks at our sold out event at Nectar’s in Cherry Creek! I felt like I was hosting a party for friends and colleagues, not at all like attending a “stuffy networking event.”
At the mentoring luncheon, I commented on how great it is to see active participation in our chapter by top female executives in our industry (all three female SVPs at Comcast – Charlotte Field, Cathy Kilstrom and former Comcaster Mary White-- have contributed, Michelle Sie Whitten, President and CEO of Encore International just spoke for us, Maggie Bellville, COO of Charter couldn’t be any more supportive, etc.). I also talked about how great it is to see so many of our members being actively involved in WICT RM, whether they are volunteering on committees, getting involved in the board, or participating in the mentoring program, our members are doing more than signing up and putting WICT RM membership on their resumes. By taking advantage of our organization’s many programs, each member really receives meaningful membership.
So, congratulations to the many, many of you who are taking advantage of the professional and personal development opportunities that the Rocky Mountain Chapter of WICT offers! And thank you for contributing to the success of our organization and the development of our members as well. If I haven’t met you yet, please make a point of introducing yourself at our next event. I’d love to know you.
Cindy Bennett
WICT RM 2003/2004 President
VP Consulting Services, Organic People, Inc.
Tech Class
The 2004 Rocky Mountain WICT Technology seminar, scheduled for October 7th, 14th and 21st, will continue a tradition of delivering one of the industry's finest technology education events. Not sure what this year's program is all about? Unclear if you can take three days out of the office to learn about the latest in technology?
Taste of WICT
On August 31, Join WICT Rocky Mountain and The Cable Center for a WICT membership reception filled with wine tasting, networking, and learning. Whether you've been a WICT member for years, are a new member or you're interested in joining the Rocky Mountain chapter, this event is designed to provide you with an overview of WICT's mission, initiatives and national and local programs.
Executive Q&A with Maggie Bellville
Ever go to a WICT RM event and feel like you don't know anyone? Each month, we get to know one of our chapter's members through a Q&A. This month, we chat with Charter's Maggie Bellville.
Mentoring Graduation
On July 15, the WICT Rocky Mountain Chapter hosted the 5th annual Mentor program graduation. It was the end of an incredible journey, an afternoon of heightened emotions and reflections. Tara Burkhalter of Comcast shares her personal story as one of the program's mentees.
Who's News
This month, we introduce a new feature in the WICT RM newsletter - Who's News. If you or someone you know has recently been promoted, please share the news with WICT RM and we'll make sure that women on the move get their well deserved kudos from the chapter. To see who's news this month
From WICT National
Earlier this month, WICT announced the members of Class XI of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute (BMLI). The Betsy Magness Leadership Institute provides intensive, year-long training to prepare senior-level women to take on significant leadership responsibilities. WICT received a record number of applications for this year's class. Congratulations to Adelphia's Maria Arias for being selected to join this flagship leadership development program!
The Rubber Celing
The workplace is full of humor, even if the joke is sometimes on us. Erica Heath (also known as Erica Stull of Adelphia) pens a column every Friday for the Rocky Mountain News called The Rubber Ceiling. Check out this installment, focusing on how technology connects to the job, all day, everyday...I've been sneering at the concept of 24-7 accessibility for years, since the people who claim to be infinitely reachable are the ones I can never seem to get hold of. I call the work phone and get the message telling me to call the cell phone. I call the cell phone and get a recording there, as well. So I leave a message on the cell, call back to leave another one on the work line, send an e-mail just to cover all the bases... |
