Have You Heard Issue #52
Hope you enjoyed one of the most magnificent Falls ever in Colorado. We are happy to be back with you our generous, community-involved readers. We have so much to fill you in on, so let’s get started! Remember to give with all your heart – and take time to laugh and celebrate life. May your holidays be warm and wonderful… As always, thank you for supporting Blacktie!
Keeping Up with our Have You Mets (and future HYM’s):
Nashville recording artist Pete Martinez
HYM Nashville recording artist Pete Martinez donated the song “THE HORSE,” which is the theme song for “Horse Sense,” a documentary premiering on Rocky Mountain PBS featuring the Colorado State University’s Equine Research Programs. The film tells the story of mankind’s relationship with the horse. And if that isn’t incredible enough, Pete was asked to write a song for the Greatest Generations Foundation called “WE THANK YOU” to honor and thank all the veterans of WWII, Vietnam, Korea, and newly arriving. Martinez wrote, recorded and has performed the song to applaud the advancements of the CSU Equine Institute, one of the world’s most prestigious equine teaching hospitals and research entities. Pete spent a month this last summer touring in Sweden, he’s been signed to return to Sweden next year as well as perform in Norway. For more information on Pete’s schedule go to www.petemartinezusa.com
Congratulations to HYM Andrew Hudson. It’s been 5 years since he started his Andrew Hudson’s Job List which has helped so many people find the job of their dreams!
HYM Brian Watson’s company, Northstar Commercial Partners, has been acquiring numerous office buildings and properties throughout Colorado. Congratulations Brian!
The Colorado economy is definitely on an upswing. HYM Jodi Brooks, a fourth-generation Denverite and longtime Channel 4 reporter, recently signed off at Denver CBS4. She’s leaving to become the regional sales director for a business-to-business insurance company. Jodi says she’ll miss her “TV family” at the station, who’ve seen her through marriage, two babies and more. But she will stay involved with the non-profit “Colorado Safe Haven for Newborns” with which she’s been associated for years, since reporting a story in Mobile, AL.
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Felicia Diamond with her handsome horse Dan at the Urban Farms of Denver
HYM Felicia Diamond unfortunately had to euthanize her precious horse Dan that she bought as her own from Urban Farms,
a Denver nonprofit in Stapleton that houses and cares for farm animals. Felicia volunteers her time to help out at the farm several times a week.
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Ken Elliott and a fan of his work
HYM Artist Ken Elliott new book “Manifesting 123” is selling like gang-busters! Ken Elliott is an artist and writer living in Castle Rock, Colorado. He’s been on a dual track for over 25 years as an accomplished artist and now as a writer and someone who has experienced and collected astonishing stories about how everyone can “script” their own lives. Ken shares his experiences and insights in the book.
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Ambassador Christopher Hill, dean ofthe Josef Korbel School of International Studies at DU, with his wife Julie and HYM Diane Wengler
HYM Diane Wengler hosted a private reception for Ambassador Christopher Hill, the Dean of the University of Denver’s “Josef Korbel School of International Studies” at her beautiful Colorado Springs home. Ambassador Hill will be a future Have You Met.
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HYM Jane Withers long-awaited book: “Hub Cap Annie: The Incredible Life and Times of America’s Hub Cap Queen” is in writing and will be shipped from the printers this week. You can get a sneak preview with the listing on Amazon. Jane says: “As many of you know, my life and times has been a roller coaster and you have been part of my journey, and supporters through many of its valleys.
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Lisza Gulyas, right, with Louise Richardson at dinner in Larimer Square
HYM Lisza Gulyas has gotten through several knee surgeries with flying colors, and is back to doing all the things she loves – like dancing and baking European pastries!
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Tracy Ulmer and Gayle Novak at the Brass Ring Luncheon for Childhood Diabetes
HYM Gayle Novak is chairing the Cancer League of Colorado’s May 2014 Hope Ball.
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Michael Whitten and Katie Carrol–congratulations!
The Colorado Springs Gazette just hired Katie Carrol as their new Director of Communications and Public Relations. And Katie also announced her recent marriage to Michael Whitten.
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Audra and Sean McNicholas, Mary and Kevin McNicholas, Shannon Fitzgerald, Terri and Al Fisher, Nancy Koontz at the McNicholas’ TKM Foundation annual event
HYM Mary and Kevin McNicholas, who have been helping to care for the needy in Denver with their constant generosity, were honored by Little Sisters of the Poor at this year’s “Diamonds and Denim” event. The McNicholas’ were also honored at their 2nd annual T. Kevin McNicholas Foundation Tribute event at the new McNichols Civic Center Building on October 25th. The foundation was founded to help build a better future for low income kids through family, hope and education.
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Jeanne Portmann Saunders, the wife of one of our original Blacktie supporters, Dick Saunders, is now affiliated with UMB Banks as a senior financial planner in the Private Wealth management division.
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Dr. Colin Weekes, left, from the University of Colorado Cancer Center, accepts a $45,000 check from Jim Comferford, Maureen Shul, Stacy Ohlsson and Melanie Avner. The money represents proceeds from the recent Wings of Hope gala and will be put toward pancreatic cancer research and treatment programs at the Anschutz Medical Campus.
Our very own Stacy Ohlsson stays true to her commitment to fighting Pancreatic Cancer which took the life of her mother (and co-founder of Blacktie), Georgia Imhoff, by working with several local Pancreatic Cancer organizations.
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Honorary Chairs Adrienne and Jack Fitzgibbons with honoree Shery McDonald Galbreath at the Invisible Disabilities Association event
HYM Shery McDonald Galbreath was presented with the Women Who’ve Changed the Heart of the City award by the Denver Rescue Mission. And Shery was also recently honored at the Invisible Disabilities Association Gala with their “Volunteer Honors Award” in recognition of her lifelong passion for volunteering on behalf of those living with illness and disability.
Keri Christiansen, Kimi Brown, Jennifer Daurio at the Invisible Disabilities Association event
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Dahlia Weinstein, Bradley Joseph and Tamika Pumphrey
Have You Mets: Wendy Aiello, David Alexander, Bradley Joseph & Dahlia Weinstein were all part of “The Team” behind the highly successful event “Urban Nights” that took place on August 23rd at Mile High Station. The event, which benefits Urban Peak, was Colorado’s largest outdoor fashion show, and Grammy nominated performer Deborah Cox provided the musical entertainment for the evening.
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Weddings & Engagements:
Corrie Vela married Tor Ehler
Kelsey Gregg married Adam Seaman
Jennie Puzlo married Kent Haverkamp
Auna Jornayvaz married Andrew Wolf
Cyndy Everett married Tom Marsh
Christine Chang married Damon Gillette
Katie Carrol married Michael Whitten
HYM Leigh Sullivan is engaged to Travis Plakke.
Kim Phillips is engaged to Garman Stroh.
Former Blacktie-Colorado staff member Danielle Yuthas is engaged to Steve Paske.
Get Well Soon:
Bertha Haugen Sue Miller, Burt Levy, and Edna Chang Grant.
Condolences to the Families of:
Paul Ryan, Byron Stafford, Charles Pippitt, Tim & Paul Samaras, Alice Vickers, Arlene Bershof, Rob Mintz, Kevin Curran, Rosemary Berry, Dr. Lynn Sanders, and Dan Bell.
Out and About Have You Met Photos:
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- Nancy Koontz and Pam Cress at this year’s Have You Met party
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- Helen Hayes, Susie Krabacher, Janie Netzorg at the Mercy & Sharing event for abandoned kids in Haiti
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- Sandee Walling, left, Teresa Kennedy, Nancy Koontz and Ryta Sondergard at the Porter-Billups Foundation event
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- Janie and Skip Netzorg with Joanne Davidson at the Mercy & Sharing event
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- Terri Fisher, left, Donald Seawell and Gayle Johnson at Denver Center Alliances Theatre Threads event
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- Having fun at the Brass Ring Luncheon: Pat Peterson, Monica Owens, Frances Owens, Terri Fisher, Nicole Salter, Babriele Lawrence, Princess Wallace, Susan Van Ness, Nancy Koontz
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- Jillian Gibbs, left, and Cynthia Treadwell at the Platte Forum dinner at Carmines on Penn
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- Trish Thibodo, ED, and Jerry Barnett at the Platte Forum dinner
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- Sheri Gonzales, Tamara Baniks, Barbara Brooks and Shaul Turner at a benefit for St Jude’s
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- David and Kasia Iwaniczko MacLeod at their housewarming party
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- Lannie Garrett, Gayle Novak and Keri Christiansen at the kickoff party for Save the Males for Prostate Cancer at Mariel’s
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- Gail Johnson and Sue Ellen Goss, co-chairs of the Save the Males for Prostrate Cancer party
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- Gregory Sargowicki and Lawrence French at their Wild Wild West party benefitting Arc Thrift Stores
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- Helen Thorpe, left, with Susan Daggett at a benefit for the Denver School of the Arts
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- Natalie Rekstad Lynn and Nancy Koontz at the Capital Grille
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- Monica Owens’ ankle boot did not stop her from attending the Global Down Syndrome Be Beautiful Be Yourself fashion show
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- Lois Paul, left, Bonnie Mandarich and Maureen Cannon will be the chairs of the Excelsior Youth Center’s Triumphant Faces gala on 3-7-14
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- Keri Christiansen, Lawrence French, Gayle Novak, Terri Fisher and Gina Berg at the home of Arlene Johnson, to benefit the Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation
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- Louise Richardson, left, Lionel Bienvenu of Channel 7 News and Michele Gebhart at Chinook Tavern
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- Nancy Koontz and Mayor Doug Tisdale, emcee for the Huntington’s Disease Foundation event at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret
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- Les and Paula Shapiro, left, with Judy and Jack Adler and Laura and Eli Adler at the trailer preview showing of their movie ‘Surviving Skokie.’
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- Glory Weisberg, left, Bob Sweeney and Nancy Koontz, before Glory was honored at the Volunteers of America event
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- Mary McNicholas at the Fine Arts Deb Ball with Judi Wolf
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- Fine Arts Foundation debutante Mariel Snyder, escorted by her father Brent Snyder. Her mom is HYM Denise Snyder.
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- Denise Snyder and her husband Brent Snyder-the-lionhearted at their Halloween party
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- Frances Owens, Jay and Kristina Davidson, Glory Weisberg and Quinn Washington at the Snyders’ fun Halloween party
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- Lawrence French and Gregory Sargowicki’s German Shepard pups with mom Evita–so cute!
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- Ellen Premack, Nancy Alterman, Toni Palmer and Debi Tepper at the Choices dinner for Jewish Colorado
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- Bob Koontz with Diane Wengler at the Komen Pink Tie Affair
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- Go Red For Women luncheon for the American Heart Association: Gail Johnson, Maureen O’Hare, Sue Provost, Keri Christiansen, Trisha Hood, Patti Nelson, Linda Cook
Anniversaries:
Colorado Charter Schools 20th Anniversary
Little Sisters of the Poor 95 years
American Cancer Society 100 years
Children’s Museum of Denver 40 years
Colorado Neurological Institute (CNI) 25 years
VOA’s Western Fantasy 20 years
Colorado Youth at Risk 20 years
Gold Crown Foundation Fieldhouse 10 years
Jewish Community Center’s Schwayder Ranch Camp 60 years
The Washington park “The Profile” Newspaper 35 years
Arc 45 years
CU Denver became an independent institution in 1973, which makes this year their 40th anniversary.
Make-A-Wish Colorado 30 years
National Urban League 100 years
50 years since President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act in 1963
50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech
Baby News:
Sean and Audra McNicholas baby girl Aralilia “Lil”
And – this is the first grandchild for HYM Mary McNicholas and her husband Kevin.
Amy & Tony Cummins baby boy Tanner Patrick
Motivational speaker Andrea Constantine and her husband Rob Ransom baby boy Rawley
Gina and Jacon Grubb baby Henry
Mary Shay and Jeff Nafus baby girl Elizabeth Rose
Former Colorado Ballet dancer Janelle Cook and her husband Jason Hinkley baby boy Miles Dean
Tracie and Wade Sheppard baby girl Ellianna
HYM Christine Chang Gillette and husband Damon Gillette baby boy Rylan.
Community News:
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra has named Susan Stoveall as its new Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Sarah Hom, the Symphony’s current marketing director, will move to a new role as Director of Sales and Patron Services, responsible for strengthening ticket sales strategies and broadening customer service functions. Stoveall is an award-winning marketing professional with 20 years of non-profit marketing experience. Most recently she served as director of marketing for the Mizel Museum in Denver.
Kate Hunt Van Daele is the new Executive Director of Sue Miller Day of Caring for Breast Cancer Awareness.
The new Vice President of Development at the Kempe Foundation is Paul Dunn and Ashley Davis comes aboard as their new director of special events and volunteers. New board members are: Art Aaron, Lauren Cannon Davis, Brad Farber, Kurtis Hooley, and Leigh McMahon.
The Denver Hospice and its Optio Health Services were named a “Circle of Life Winner” – a national award presented by the American Hospital Association. The Denver Hospice is the only Colorado hospice to win the Circle of Life Award in the award’s 14 year history.
Andrew Litton is the new Colorado Symphony Orchestra Music Director.
Patricia Peterson is the new President & CEO of the Colorado Cancer Research Program.
After bringing news into the homes of Coloradans for more than 30 years, 7NEWS anchor Bertha Lynn recently left the newsroom to become the new Executive Director of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver.
Future HYM Lloyd Lewis, President/CEO of Arc Thrift Stores, received the 2013 Community Service Award from The Arc of Adams County.
Sponsor a seat with an engraved name plaque in the Black Box Theatre or buy a brick in the Colorado Ballet’s new building. Contact Merry Logan at Merry.Logan@coloradoballet.org for more information.
The CELL’s (Counter-Terrorism Learning Lab) CAP (Community Awareness Program) just received the “2013 Outstanding Community Policing Award” through the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
CBS4 Anchor Britt Moreno is the new Adoption Exchange “Wednesday’s Child” reporter for the station’s weekly special “Wednesday’s Child” segment.
As a mom with a daughter who is battling breast cancer, this one is personal. A big thanks to the 1,100 people that joined in to fight breast cancer and to help Susan G. Komen celebrate the annual Denver Affiliate of Susan G. Komen at their gala, “A Pink Tie Affair” on November 9th. This gala brought together local community leaders, friends and family to support Komen Denver and its work to end breast cancer forever. This year, the event raised $400,000 to save lives in Colorado funding breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment. John DellaSalle, CEO of Denver-based companies Tennison Group and TG Staffing and former board president of Komen Denver received the 6th annual “Komen Denver Ambassador Award” which was presented to him at the gala. Have You Mets who are on the Honorary Council for the Susan G. Komen Denver Affliate are: Kim Christiansen, Jean Galloway, Arlene Johnson, Dottie Lamm, Frances Owens, and Jeannie Ritter.
Front: Louise Richardson, Monica Owens, Quinn Washington; back: Lloyd Lewis, Blacktie’s Kenton Kuhn and Frances Owens at the Komen Pink Tie Affair
