CLASS OF 2024 COMPLETES CSLI WEEK
After an exhilarating week of transformative leadership training, which featured engaging new sessions such as the Workplace Big 5 Assessment and Burn Bright, we are thrilled to extend a warm embrace to the remarkable individuals comprising the Class of 2024 at CSLI! Throughout this intensive program, we witnessed profound conversations, unwavering dedication, and the blossoming of meaningful connections. As you embark on this journey with us, we eagerly anticipate witnessing how your unique experiences and perspectives will enrich the vibrant tapestry of the CSLI network and catalyze positive change within our communities. Welcome aboard, and let the journey of leadership, growth, and impact begin.
CSLI ALUMNI PARTNERS… THANK YOU!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed CSLI 2024 Alumni Partners for their unwavering support and dedication to supporting the newest class of CSLI leaders. Your invaluable mentorship, guidance, and generosity have been instrumental in empowering the CSLI Class of 2024 candidates to reach new heights of excellence. Your belief in our mission and commitment to fostering community of impact and collaboration inspire us all. Thank you for your continued investment in our organization and for being shining examples of leadership and service. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for our community.
CSLI Class of 2024 Alumni Partners:
Barb Furr-Brodock ’20, Carl “Chip” Frazer ’21, Rodney Gullatte ’19, Sarah Johnson ’18, Mina Liebert ’16, Aikta Marcoulier ’18, Morgan Mote ’21, Donna Nelson ’13, James Proby ’14, Gina Sacripanti ’20, Tim Smith ’23, Lynne Telford ’05, Adrienne Tuck ’19, Deb Walker ’17
A special thank you to our host Kinship Landing, for our CSLI Class of 2024 Happy Hour with the CSLI Board Members and Alumni Partners. Check out a few photo’s below.
NEW LEADER MEET & GREET (MAY 15)
LAST CALL for registration for the New Leader Meet and Greet on Wednesday, May 15, 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Penrose House. CSLI, in partnership with El Pomar Foundation, will welcome leaders who are new to the city or new to their position in our community.
Register by clicking on this link: New Leader Meet and Greet.
Thank you to El Pomar Foundation for partnering with us on this event!
CSLI CLASS OF 2025 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
Please help us nominate individuals for CSLI’s Class of 2025! We are looking for leaders who are inspiring and are making significant impact in our community to apply for our CSLI Class of 2025.
Deadline to nominate is May 24, 2024! If you wish to nominate an inspiring leader in our community who has yet to join our organization, please click the button below to nominate your candidates. All candidates must have a new nomination.
Scholarships are available.
Dates for next years class are scheduled for April 21-25, 2025.
ALUMNI DOINGS
CONGRATULATE
- Renee Behr ’20 Congratulations to the Behr and Behr Team, The Platinum Group Realtors for winning this year’s small business week Family Owned Business of the Year Award. See Image Below.
- Becky Medved ’08 on being recognized as theKaren Possehl Women’s Endowment (KPWE) 2024 Unstoppable Woman. To celebrate Becky at the KPWE Unstoppable Women’s Event, Monday, May 7th, 5:00pm–7:00pm at the Ent Center for the Arts, purchase tickets here.
- Janet Suthers ’05 and her husband the former Mayor John Suthers on being honored with the Pikes Peak Hospice Foundations Quality of Life award for their significant contributions to our community. The Suthers will be celebrated at the Illuminations Breakfast on Thursday, May 2, 7:00am at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
LISTEN
- Maureen Basenberg ’24, Behind the Springs Podcast: Safe Passage. It’s not easy to talk about child abuse, but April is the month dedicated to raising awareness. On this episode of Behind the Springs, we’re talking to the executive director of Safe Passage, an organization that gives abused children a voice and enables the healing process by acting as the single source of contact for medical, investigative, and legal services. Courtesy of City of Colorado Springs Communications team.
What are you, your CSLI classmates, or other alumni up to? Please let us know, so we can share! Email us at cslileaders@gmail.com with items to include in this section of the newsletter.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES TODAY!
Thank you to everyone who has already renewed their membership! Dues are a key part of empowering CSLI and our alumni to create meaningful impact in our community.
If you haven’t received your 2024 dues invoice yet, please send us an e-mail at cslileaders@gmail.com and we’ll help you get paid up.
Thank you for your continued support of CSLI and its mission to develop authentic, bold, innovative leaders and connect them to each other.
