President's Message

It’s hard to believe that we are already more than half-way through the year 2005.

As a chapter, we have made significant contributions to our industry. We have hosted numerous programs to help create women leaders and provide our members with educational, networking and mentoring opportunities. During the first half of the year, our chapter provided a wide range of educational and networking opportunities, covering topics as diverse as Crucial Conversations, Courage as a Leader, Personal Leadership, Bring Your Child to Work Event, and Embracing Change Optimistically.

At our annual Walk of Fame Gala in May, we recognized and honored industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to our mission of creating women leaders who transform our industry. Because we were truly honoring such great industry leaders who had made significant contributions, we also had record sponsorship and record turnout at our Gala with more than 400 attendees. The support that we received from the industry was truly unprecedented and a little overwhelming. Before moving into a discussion of what’s coming next, I want to take a moment to personally thank each and every one of you who made this recognition event possible. Thank you to our Gold sponsors Adelphia, Comcast, Comcast Media Center and CSG, and a special thanks to they dynamic duo: Tracy Baumgartner and Mary White for co-chairing that spectacular event.

As we move forward into the second half of this year, we have some new exciting opportunities for continued growth and networking ahead of us. On August 18, we will be hosting our annual Taste of WICT event. If you have not been to this in the past, I must tell you it is one of the best networking opportunities in Colorado. It is also a great opportunity to introduce women with high potential for their careers to WICT, so they can learn how the organization can help them develop into leaders that will transform this industry.

In the fall, we have a number of outstanding programs scheduled, so watch for upcoming information on the Competition Forum, our annual Tech Class, and a wonderful Holiday Party.

Our Competition Forum will be held on September 21 and will be conducted by industry leaders such as Comcast West Division’s Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Steve Bouchard; Adelphia’s Chief Technology Officer Marwan Fawaz; and Time Warner’s Vice President of Digital Phone Fred Fouse.

This year’s annual Tech Class will run October 4 – 7, and our agenda for this year is packed with leading-edge topics and amazing speakers including Margaret Cozzens, President of the Colorado Institute of Technology; Margit Tritt and Ed Williams of CableLabs; and Lloyd R Smith, Jr., who will provide an industry in depth overview of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning.

On December 8, our industry’s professional organizations and the Cable Center will come together to reflect on the year of amazing changes and successes in our dynamic industry and celebrate the holidays together. Mark your calendars now, and watch for more information on this Holiday Party.

Thank you again for your support of our chapter and the females in our industry. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

Lisa M. Lee
President, RM WICT
President, Broadband Insights, Inc.
Email: lisa@broadband-insights.com

In Case You Missed It

This year’s Walk of Fame Gala was the most successful we’ve had. More than 400 people attended this year’s event, celebrating this year’s honorees in four categories: Woman of the Year; Mentor of the Year; Woman in Technology; and Woman to Watch.

Upcoming Event
A Taste of WICT

WICT is hosting a get-to-know-you event you won’t want to miss. It’s your chance to learn about the many advantages of being a WICT member – and why it should be a critical part of your professional development plan.

Why should you go?

• Find out WICT’s mission, initiatives, and how to get involved in both local and national programs.
• Meet important contacts heading up volunteer, programming, membership and Tech Class committees.
• Check out the mentoring program.
• Learn about the critical role the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute plays in the lives of our industry’s top performers.

Few, if any, other professional organizations offer WICT’s breadth and depth of knowledge, camaraderie and meaningful professional development. You owe it to yourself to check it out.

August 18, 2005 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Phipps Mansion
3400 Belcaro Drive
Denver, CO 80209

Free parking. Business casual attire.

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