September 18, 2024 Newsletter

Tricia Muehlbauer, Executive Director

 PO Box 7585 Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7585
Telephone: 719-291-5545; Fax: 719-213-2693
Email: director@csea.biz
Website: www.csea.biz

The information herein is privileged and is furnished by and for the members of the Colorado Springs Executives
Association. Any claim of damage resulting from others having access hereto is the sole responsibility of the
members or firm permitting such and is not the responsibility of the Association. Information in the newsletter has
been obtained and listed with care from sources deemed reliable, but its correctness is not guaranteed.

Current Board of Directors:John Gatto (President); Chris Waldron (Past President); Kevin Holt (Vice President); Carissa Smith (Secretary); Mark Peniston (Treasurer); Diane Ingolia; Michael Garrow; Jesse Carillo and Brooke McKenzie

 

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September 25, 2024

Next week, come to hear from Kody Miller, Cross Country Mortgage.  He will bring us to to speed on the mortgage industry and as always, get us laughing!

 

Greeter-to be determined

 

September 18, 2024

Thank you to Amanda Quesada, Colorado Law Group, for her inaugural presentation today on the firm and specifically business law.  

To learn more about Amanda and the Colorado Law Group or to set up a one to one meeting with her, visit https://coloradolawgroup.com/

Notes from your executive director:

Execs will have this fiscal year’s annual meeting (members only) on October 23.  We will be voting on removing part of the verbiage in Article IV, Section two of our bylaws.  The board will explain why they are asking for a vote on this.  The meeting will be somewhat of a town hall format before votes are cast.  

 

BUSINESS CHANGE:

1. None

BUSINESS INFORMATION (information pertaining to members’ businesses):

1. Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon is this weekend. Barr Trail will be crowded. Hike with care with supplies from The Colorado Running Company! (JEFF TARBERT)

2. Colorado Springs Cleaning Supply is proud to announce that we are the new suppliers to the VA Clinic at Fillmore and Centennial. Can we be the new supplier for your company? Call me to see the new washroom systems. (DAVID HORWITZ)

3. Ski and snowboard gear is beginning to arrive at Christy Sports. Our fall event starts on October 18th. Seasonal rentals will be available beginning Sept. 27th at Christy Sports. We will also be offering kids bundles: Monarch season pass and Christy Sports seasonal rentals. (MIKE LLOYD)

4. Reminding everyone of our VSQG program for small businesses, schools and nonprofits. Easy and low cost way to dispose of hazardous chemicals. (JOHN COLE)

CALL BOARD:

1. Spencer, please give me a call regarding an outside sign. Thank you! (JOHN COLE)

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

1. September 24 Grand Opening: Formerly 46 motel, now new transitional housing units for women and the elderly population. 10am-12pm. Stop by to say hi and have refreshments. (TINA ZIWAK)

2. Boots and Bling. Sept 21st at Opus. (JAY GUST)

3. Don’t forget to sign up for ‘Bridging The Political Divide’ on October 10th at the Ent Center. Doors open at 5:30pm, program at 6:30pm.  See the flier in our newsletter :)  The Greenberg Center for Learning and Tolerance is bringing in David Siders, politics editor of Politico from Sacramento. He interviewed 12 people in CS about Independent voting, including Mayor Yemi. You can go on The Greenberg Center for Learning and Tolerance website to see more information. Colorado has the most independent voters in the USA. (PAULETTE GREENBERG)

DIRECT LEADS (when you yourself do business w/ a member or someone you referred to a member does business with that member…closed business because of your membership in Execs!) AND REFERRALS:

1. Direct lead to Mark Peniston. I sent a new cleaning company to you :). (DIANA THATE)

2. Direct lead to Mark Peniston. (CARISSA SMITH)

3. Direct lead to Switchbacks. I want to discuss suites for 2025 for member outings. (MIKE GARROW)

4. Direct lead to Mark Peniston, ongoing. (STEPHANIE HORTON)

5. Direct lead to Payroll City. (KAREN HEUN) 

6. Direct lead to Wendy’s. (MIKE ESCHLER)

7. Direct lead to The Gazette, renewed subscription. (MIKE ESCHLER)

8. Direct lead to Coaltrain for some organic European wines. (EDDIE HURT)

9. Direct lead to Switchbacks for season tickets. (EDDIE HURT)

10. Direct lead to Swartz Electric. Your team fixed our lights in our shop areas. (ANGIE PETERS)

11. Direct lead to Advanced Impressions for a pen order. (ANGIE PETERS)

12. Direct lead to Carissa. Sent my family law attorney your firm’s info. We needed a non-conflicted firm for ep updates due to divorce. (AMANDA QUESADA)

13. Direct lead to Dan Adam. Thanks for taking care of my wife’s car! (TODD MATIA)

14. Direct lead to JP West (commercial). (TODD MATIA)

15. Direct lead to Windshields Express. (BERNARD SANDOVAL)

16. Direct lead to Coaltrain. (BERNARD SANDOVAL)

17. Direct lead to Payroll City, ongoing monthly. (BERNARD SANDOVAL)

18. Direct lead to The Gazette, ongoing monthly. (BERNARD SANDOVAL)

19. Direct lead to Ent, ongoing monthly. (BERNARD SANDOVAL)

20. Direct lead to Waste Management, ongoing monthly. (BERNARD SANDOVAL)

21. Direct lead to WestCo, ongoing monthly. (BERNARD SANDOVAL)

22. Direct lead to Mark. Need CPA help :). (DOUG LESKEE)

23. Direct lead to Mike at Windshields Express. (MIKE LLOYD)

24. Direct lead to Arrow Moving. (JOE WILSON)

25. Direct lead to Dr. Joe. (JIM SMITH)

26. Direct lead to Todd M. (MARK PENISTON)

27. Direct lead to Ash at Brightway Insurance. (DIANE DOYLE)

28. Direct lead to ADD STAFF. (DIANE DOYLE)

29. Direct lead to American Printing. (TARA IRONS)

EMPLOYMENT:

1. None

KUDOS:

1. Congratulations Bernard Sandoval! (CAROLINE FLEMING)      

2. Congratulations to Bernard Sandoval on receiving the Janet Suthers award from VisitCOS! (CANDY VANDENBERG)       

3. Congratulations Bernard for your award! (DOUG LESKEE)

MEMBER-TO-MEMBER THANKS:

1. Todd, thanks for hosting a fun time last week. (DREW LINTS)

2. Thank you for the recognition David, and happy we could help! (SEBASTIAN ERTELT)

3. Thank you Kody for the referral. (ASH BURDEN)

4. Thanks to Ash at Brightway for the recent help and answers after a car accident. (CHRIS PELOSO)

5. Thank you Michael Garrow and the Garden of the Gods Club for a wonderful lunch. We will return. (DON MOON)

6. Thank you Don, Terry, Jeff and Spencer for the kind words! (BRENDA SPEER)

7. Special thanks to Chris Waldron. (TERRENCE VANSANT)

8. Thank you Doug Leskee at TECC Painting for your orders. (KAREN HEUN)

9. Thank you to City Glass, David Horwitz and Mike Edde. (MIKE ESCHLER)

10. Thanks for the trust, Mark Peniston! (TODD MATIA)

11. Thanks to Karen at Advanced Impressions for all your help! (DOUG LESKEE)

12. Thanks again for lunch, Todd. (MARK PENISTON)

13. Thank you so much, Ash, for such an easy process securing the liability insurance for my son. Great, fast service! (DIANE DOYLE)

MESSAGING SERVICE:

1. Tim, I’m looking forward to connecting later this week. (DREW LINTS)

2. I really enjoyed the ProScan presentation with Tim last week! Thank you for the information! (BROOKE  MCKENZIE)

3. Looking forward to a one on one, Candy! (SEBATIAN ERTELT)

4. I am going to Boston on the 19th of September and returning on Monday September 23rd. If you would like me to bring back some fresh seafood for you, please call me at 719-960-6829. (KEVIN HOLT)

5. Winslow BMW, I’m working on a solution for your GM Gregg Randolph. (MARK COPELIN)

6. Andy Williams, a past president of CSEA, just purchased another glass company in Salida. He currently owns Judd’s Glass and Mirror in Woodland Park. (SPENCER SWANN)

7. Everyone is welcome to our Happy Hour 09/19 from 3-5pm at Cork and Cask. (DIANA THATE)

8. Tim Betsch, I’m looking forward to making some connections. (TODD MATIA)

9. Trevor, I’m continuing to pray for your family. (TODD MATIA)

10. Great visiting with Caroline Fleming, Weathercraft, and her husband Sean. Happy Anniversary!!! (PAULETTE GREENBERG)

MISCELLANEOUS:

1. This weekend, September 21-22 will be an excellent time to view the aspens in Victor!! (DON MOON)

NEW BUSINESS:

1. My new business, Toodles Tearoom, will be opening soon! Check it out. (BROOKE  MCKENZIE)

PROGRAM COMMENTS:

1. Wonderful presentation today. (CAROLINE FLEMING)

2. It was great to learn about Amanda and the law group! (CHRIS PELOSO)

3. Amanda, thanks for your presentation. Let’s have coffee or lunch! (CANDY VANDENBERG)

4. Thanks Amanda. (SPENCER SWANN)

5. Informative program, Amanda. (TERRENCE VANSANT)

6. Great presentation Amanda! (CARISSA SMITH)

7. Great presentation Amanda. (DOUG LESKEE)

8. Thanks Amanda. Interesting! (JIM SMITH)

9. Very informative presentation. (DIANE DOYLE)

10. Great job Amanda! (TARA IRONS)