*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, February 3. No walk-ins are permitted. ***

Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Time: 7:00am-9:00am
Location: The Vista at Applewood Golf Course – 14001 W 32nd Ave. Golden, CO 80401
Cost:  $15 for WRBA Members and their guests, $18 for Non-members

Speaker: Alyce Blum and Keith Bailey, Co-Founders, Articulated Intelligence

Topic: “Stop Your Top Talent from Leaving for the Competition: Creating a Culture of Internal StoryConnectors“

You will learn:

• Why sharing stories is critical for employee retention
• How to find personal stories that can be shared in professional settings
• Simple steps to increase confidence when it comes to internal networking

President’s Circle Member Business Spotlight: Sean Nealon, Realtor

Patron Member Business Spotlight: Emily Green, Cibo Meals

COVID-19 update… Please review the current recommendations from Jefferson County Public Health from HERE

Alyce Blum and Keith Bailey, Co-Founders, Articulated Intelligence

In 2012 Alyce became a Certified Professional Coach sharing scientifically proven tools and her own experiences to coach, consult, and facilitate sessions on how to build meaningful and lasting relationships via effective communication skills, with a focus on storytelling. In 2019 she partnered with Keith Bailey when they co-founded Articulated Intelligence.

Keith’s background is in hospitality and global corporate sales where he learned the power of storytelling for profit, influence, and fun. With 16 years as a personal and corporate coach, Keith is motivated by the success of others in his quest to help you live a life well-spoken.

Their mission is helping people prevent unintentional audience abuse so that one’s personal and professional brand stand out through the words they share with the world.

*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, March 3. No walk-ins are permitted. ***

Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Time: 7:00am-9:00am
Location: The Vista at Applewood Golf Course – 14001 W 32nd Ave. Golden, CO 80401
Cost:  $15 for WRBA Members and their guests, $18 for Non-members

Speaker: Meghan Cito, Police-Based Case Manager, Jefferson Center

Topic: “Managing Stress“

You will learn:

• Recognize and address stress
• Improve motivation and productivity
• Prevent stress and burnout to be happier!

President’s Circle Member Business Spotlight: TBA

Patron Member Business Spotlight: TBA

COVID-19 update… Please review the current recommendations from Jefferson County Public Health from HERE

Meghan Cito, Police-Based Case Manager, Jefferson Center

Meghan Cito earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Colorado at Denver in 2011. She went on to receive her Master’s of Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She successfully passed her licensure exam and completed her clinical hours to become a LCSW. Previous experience includes providing case management and therapy to victims of crime and being a care coordinator for a community mental health organization. She is currently working as a Police-Based Case Manager through the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson Center.

*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, April 7. No walk-ins are permitted. ***

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Time: 7:00am-9:00am
Location: The Vista at Applewood Golf Course – 14001 W 32nd Ave. Golden, CO 80401
Cost:  $15 for WRBA Members and their guests, $18 for Non-members

Speaker: Patrick Goff, City Manager, City of Wheat Ridge

Topic: “State of the City”

President’s Circle Member Business Spotlight: TBA

Patron Member Business Spotlight: TBA

COVID-19 update… Please review the current recommendations from Jefferson County Public Health from HERE

Patrick Goff, City Manager, City of Wheat Ridge

This year Patrick Goff celebrates twenty years with the City of Wheat Ridge coming on board in 2002. He has served as City Manager for twelve years.  Before coming to Wheat Ridge, he held public sector positions in Sheridan, Colorado and Westminster, Colorado.

In 2012 Mr. Goff received the Strategic Leadership and Governance Award from the International City/County Management Association recognizing innovative local government programs and processes. In 2014 the Colorado City and County Management Association selected him as the City Manager of the Year recognizing his leadership skills, inspirational hands-on management style, and dedication and commitment to the employees and community he serves.

Patrick received a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver. He received Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Nebraska.