From the President-Cindy Bennett, WICT RM 2003 President
Happy Spring!

How great it is to shed the dark, cold days of winter for "Springtime in the Rockies." While the coming months are likely to throw us a few unpleasant surprises, it's nice to have some certainties, such as Adelphia's move to Denver, and Level 3's wonderful support, beginning with the recent Work/Life Balance event at their Broomfield offices, brightening our outlook.

If spring fever is already setting in, and you're finding an incredible urge to get out of your home or office, check our "upcoming events calendar for some great destinations. We've been getting fabulous feedback from these luncheon sessions and are very grateful to the Rocky Mountain areas "wonder women" for sharing their time and wisdom with us.

And, speaking of wonder women, thank you for your nominations for this year's Walk of Fame Gala honorees. A great event is planned for May 6th and, as Gloria's update for the newsletter indicates, it's not too late to get your company more involved with a sponsorship and table reservation.

In May, we'll also sow the seeds for a new harvest of mentees. Our thanks to the many women who have volunteered to serve as mentors for this year's crop, who are very excited about the great harvest they'll enjoy as a result of your professional nurturing.

Cindy Bennet

2003 Walk of Fame Gala in Full Stride - Tuesday evening, May 6

Thank you for your nominations for this year's WICT Walk of Fame Gala. Each year, we honor are women from the Rocky Mountain Region whose vision, leadership and contribution to the industry have had a lasting impact and inspired us all. This year's nominees are:

Dana Crandall, SVP Customer Service, Qwest Communications
Cyndee Everman, VP Operations Support Systems, Time Warner Cable
Lisa Lee, CEO, Broadband Insights, LLC
Linda Adams, Group Vice President, Level 3 Communications
JoLynne Whiting, Retired, Qwest Communications
Midge Pierce, VP, Programming, Wam!, Starz Encore Group
Mary White, SVP Comcast Cable - Colorado Market
Linda Williams, VP Human Resources, Time Warner Cable

We hope that you're already planning to join us in honoring this year's inductees and enjoying a truly wonderful evening. Also, it's not too late to sign up as a sponsor or reserve a company table. As with any of our activities, your support and participation are essential for its success. Please contact me if you'd like to help out with this year's event.

Thank you
Gloria Lovell
Gloria.lovell@starzencore.com; 720-852-5812)

2003 WICT-RM Mentoring Program
"In keeping with our mission, 'WICT develops women leaders that transform our industry,' the Mentoring Program is an excellent example of the benefits of WICT membership. This is a terrific program that involves and provides benefits to all levels within our membership," Marianne Hayes, Executive Director, AT&T Broadband and 2002 RM-WICT President.

Registration opens later this week for the 2003 WICT-RM Mentoring Program, which begins in May. Mentors come from various organizational levels and interests to encourage participation and diversity. Teams of 1 mentor to 2-3 mentees will meet face-to-face at least monthly, with interim one-on-one meetings as needed and will run from May through November 2003. The cost of the program is $275 which includes the initial training and support tools and is often paid by employers who recognize the tremendous value that mentees bring back to their companies. .

To apply for the 2003 program, please look for applications on the website (http://www.wictrm.org) beginning March 31 or at the upcoming WICT events. The applications will be process commences on March 31 and ends on April 30.

“As a mentor in this pilot program I was pleasantly surprised by the value I derived from my interactions with my mentee team. Their insight and interest in continuously evaluating their styles and direction was truly inspirational.” Nancy McGee, mentor and former Sr. VP Marketing at AT&T Broadband.

For more information, please call Mentoring Program Chair, Shannon Saviers, President, GrowthLinx, Inc. at 303-814-1117, ssaviers@growthlinxinc.com, or
Mentoring Program committee member Bernie Fischer, Time Warner National Division at 303-649-8062, bernie.fischer@twcable.com.

Congratulations to the creator of WICT's nationally recognized mentoring program, Donna Miller on her new position: VP of Human Resources for Cox Communications in Oklahoma City. We are delighted for her, but terribly sad to lose her valuable contribution to our chapter. Please send Donna and her family our well wishes!

Smart Women Finish Rich
When: Thursday, May 15, 2003 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Where:Starz Encore - Multi-Purpose Room 8900 Liberty Circle, Englewood (at E-470 & Peoria)

Join WICT and Cynthia Hansen of Smith Barney for an outstanding presentation- "Smart Women Finish Rich", a fun and educational seminar that is designed specifically for women. The seminar is based on the best selling book, by David Bach, and will arm you with 7 simple steps to help you achieve financial security and fund your dreams.

Cynthia Hansen is a wealth enhancement and preservation manager who works with business owners, individuals and families. At the heart of her practice is a commitment to educate and empower women to achieve their financial dreams. She is a longtime WICT member and 17 year veteran of the telecom and cable TV industry.

This special event is hosted by Cynthia Hansen of Smith Barney to pre-registered members at no charge. Please join us Thursday, May 15th at 7:30 AM at Starz Encore. A continental breakfast will be served.
For more information contact: Juliet Randall at julietrandall@comcast.net or 720-371-7100

Registration: Pre-Registered Members - FREE, Pre-registered Non-members- $15.00, Member walk-ins $10.00, Nonmembers walk-ins $20.00.

Featured Article For March:
Experiencing the Real Value of WICT Cindy Miller

We'll be providing some background information about your 2003 WICT Rocky Mountain Chapter officers in upcoming issues of your WICT-RM newsletter. And what better place to start than the top and your new President, Cindy Bennett.

I recently was offered the opportunity within my small (male dominated) technology company to move from a senior sales director into a newly created corporate position in strategic planning. This is a "lateral" move as well as an upward move - a great double step! It's also important to note that the company's senior executives sought me out for this position - I did not go looking for the job.

I know that my experience as a WICT member, volunteer and board member contributed directly to my getting this opportunity, and my ability to perform well in this new role. It's not that my company specifically recognized that I've been a WICT member all these years. It's the fact that I have been able to develop my leadership skills and they have noticed THAT.

Through WICT, I have improved my communications skills, leadership and management skills, and my understanding of what really makes people successful. I have learned a lot about responding to difficult situations, about motivating others and about how to make my own accomplishments more visible to others. My WICT experience also provided me with a network of women whom I admire, that I can go to when I have to make big decisions (like this recent career move!) and who provide me with some great advice and encouragement.

WICT provides an environment where you can learn from others, where you can practice new leadership skills or further enhance those you already have, and gain a support network outside your own company.

WICT membership is a great value, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of it by participating in programs and especially by volunteering on one of our program committees or serving on our Board. The rewards you get will be well beyond the investment made. It's certainly been true for me!

Cindy Miller RM Chapter President 2001 RM Board member 1997 - 2001 cynmiller@mindspring.com

Editor's Note: What a great testimonial for the importance of renewing your WICT membership and getting more involved. Renew today - http://www..wictrm.org/

WICT National News:
WICT has moved: You may contact the new WICT office at: 14555 Avion Parkway, Suite 250, Chantilly, VA, 20151; Phone: 703. 234.9810; Fax: 703. 817-1595.

Be sure to visit the WICT website often for the latest updates on WICT events and to take advantage of many members-only services. They include a searchable membership directory and a suite of career development and leadership resources, like the newly expanded WICT online Career Center: http://www.wict.org

WICT Take Your Child to Work Panel Luncheon:
Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:30 AM-1:00 PM ESPN Zone, Tabor Center-16th Street Mall, Denver

Join Mary White, Senior Vice President, Comcast, Colorado Market and her daughter Campbell, along with an outstanding panel of working mothers and they discuss work life balance, making a difference, finding work that you love and career planning.

For more information contact: Juliet Randall at julietrandall@comcast.net or 720-371-7100 or Jodi McCulloch at jodi.mcCulloch@espn.com or 303-290-7890.

Registration: Members $25.00, Nonmembers $35.00, Member walk-ins $30.00, Nonmembers walk-ins $40.00. Children- free.

Movers and Shakers:
Congratulations to WICT Member and current mentoring program participant Wendi Nagy on her new position as Project Manager at TV Guide! Way to go Wendi!

Congratulations to WICT member and current mentoring program participant Male Kreshok for winning an award in her Toastmasters group! Yeah Melea!

Congratulations to WICT Board Member and assistant Treasurer Marian Hambrick on her new baby! Harry Montgomery Hambrick was born on 2/26/2003 in Englewood, CO. He was 5 pounds 11 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches long at birth and he weighed 7 pounds 1 ounces on his one- month birthday.

CWLC Board and Officer Development Workshop:
If you are currently serving on a Board, or considering it, you'll want to participate in the Colorado Women's Leadership Coalition's Board and Officer Development Workshop. Scheduled for Saturday, may 3. The full-day (8-4:30) workshop for leadership of nonprofit organizations will be held on Saturday, May 3 at the J. D. Edwards Training Center in the DTC and is open to men and women.
Registration: (Fees includes continental breakfast and lunch)

There is a $5.00 per-person discount for group registrations of five or more people.

Early Bird by April 18th:
CWLC Member $45
Non-CWLC Member $65

Regular after April 18th
CWLC Member $55
Non-CWLC Member $75

There is a $5.00 per-person discount for group registrations of five or more people.

Betsy Magness Leadership Institute Applications Available:
Speaking of women who will pioneer the future, The Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, is WICT's flagship executive development program, providing intensive, yearlong training for senior-level women ready to take on significant leadership responsibilities. The curriculum features an inaugural session at the world-renowned Center for Creative Leadership and strategy meetings with top industry leaders. For more information and to obtain an application, visit the BMLI pages on WICT National's web site: http://www.wict.org/bmli/index.html

From the Editors:
April Showers Bring may Flowers
Thank you for your feedback concerning Rocky Mountain WICT's newsletter. We think it can be even better with your help: As this month's featured article by Cindy Miller indicates, our members are the best source of information, inspiration and value. So we'd love to provide a greater opportunity for sharing some of your wisdom beginning with the April issue. Please send us an example where being drenched by some adversity has enabled you to grow and blossom. As a related saying goes, "into each life a little rain must fall," and your experience can serve to brighten someone's outlook and hope for sunnier days. Please send your anecdotes to Andy Holdgate by April 11.

Thank You and Have a Great Month!