Just being in the same room and hearing the thoughts of distinguished women like Dr. Cile Chavez and Dr. Lynn Gangone automatically provides a heightened sense of pride, energy and goal enhancement. Dr. Gangone, Dean of the Colorado Women’s College at the University of Denver, was honored at a special luncheon for Project Aspire on Friday, and Dr. Chavez was on hand to impart her well-earned gems of wisdom that will provide food for thought for attendees for many days to come. “Choices are the currency of a well-intentioned life,” she told the well-heeled, confident crowd at the Fritz Knoebel Events Center.
Dr. Chavez talked about freedom of choices we make, and how to “RSVP” in life on different levels, including “informed,” “intentional” and “inspirational.” Her talk focused on making a difference, a concept that defines the honoree, Dr. Gangone, and the tenets of Marney Andes and Project Aspire.
“Project Aspire will provide encouragement and financial support toward the pursuit of education to those women in Colorado who are seeking to better enhance their lives mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.”
In 2006, Marney Andes created Project Aspire because she saw the need to help women who deserve to have a good education but, because of “the system” being what it is, it may be just out of reach. Marney knew that there were many women out there who could thrive and succeed, if they were just given a chance. Marney was proud to announce at the luncheon that because of the generosity of committed sponsors and supporters, there will now be a Project Aspire Endowment Fund at the DU Colorado Women’s College.
Amanda Montoya and Amber Dawson were recipients of the 2014 scholarships provided by Project Aspire, so that they can join the ranks of those who make a difference. 2013 scholarship recipients Sara Szynskie and Laura Sporrer were on hand to volunteer at the the luncheon and also talk about the difference that Project Aspire has made in their lives.
For more information about how you can become involved, log on to www.myprojectaspire.org. For a link to additional video, follow this link:
http://vimeo.com/m/107781532
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Guest speaker Dr. Cile Chavez, left, with Project Aspire founder and President Marney Andes
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The Fritz Knoebel events center was a beautiful venue
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2013 scholarship recipients Laura Sporrer, left, and Sara Szynskie helped to check in guests
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Lois Paul, left, Sarah McCarthy, board member Victoria Gartelos and Dr. Cile Chavez
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Michaela Laune, left, and past board member Elisa Fowler
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Honoree Dr. Lynn Gangone is greeted by Marney Andes
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Dr. Lynn Gangone, Dean of the DU Colorado Women’s College, chats with Marney Andes
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Dr. Lynn Gangone, left, and Betty Heid
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Honoree Dr. Lynn Gangone toasts special guest speaker Dr. Cile Chavez
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Dr. Lynn Gangone and Dr. Cile Chavez
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Kelli Kelly, left, Sylvia McKinney, Dean Flora, board member Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, Zawadi Ushindi
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Allen and Marney Andes
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Marijke Swierstra of DU chats with Elisa Fowler
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Anita Burns, left, and Sharon Daxton-Vorce
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Ashley Haliko of DU, left, Sue Shaffer, Carter Prescott
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Dr. Cile Chavez chats with Nick Lopez of DU
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Marshall Aikman, left, Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, Joel Contreras, Janet Hahn
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Anna Zapato, left, Cristina Cenciarelli, Susan Gordon
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Dr. Lynn Gangone, left, with Barbara Bridges
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Kelli Kelly, left, and Jenea Covington
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Betsy Clark, left, Miranda Clark and Dr. Cile Chavez
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Marney Andes and her mom Lynda Monson
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Margot Gilbert Frank, left, Carter Prescott, Ashley Haliko and Marney Andes
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Marney Andes, founder and board president, left, Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, board secretary/treasurer, honoree Dr. Lynn Gangone and Victoria Gartelos, board vice president
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Dr. Cile Chavez, left, Marney Andes, Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, Dr. Lynn Gangone, Victoria Gartelos
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Marney Andes, founder and board president, left, guest speaker Dr. Cile Chavez, Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, board secretary/treasurer, and Victoria Gartelos, board vice president
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John Montana and Jane Ringer
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Mary McGlone, left, chats with Kay Watson
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Sylvia McKinney and John Pavlakovich
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Betty Heid, left, Marshall Aiklman and Dean Flora
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Tori Funkhouser, left, Becca Hammer, Heidi Harris and Cerah Hedrick
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Victoria Gartelos, left, Andy Boian, Giovanna Carriero-Contreras
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Jane Ringer, left, Kristine Cecil, John Montana
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Cynthia Crews, left, Carmela Savoie, Elisa Fowler, Erica Wilner, Courtney Ferer
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David and Marie Haun
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Patty Farmer, left, chats with Nick Lopez
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Val Stilwell, left, and Vanecia Kerr, right, of sponsor TIAA CREF, with honoree Dr. Lynn Gangone
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Carol McKinney, left, Ada Montano, Carla Ardell, Christyle Russell
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The venue from above
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Marney Andes, left, Dr. Cile Chavez, Victoria Gartelos, Dr. Lynn Gangone and Giovanna Carriero-Contreras
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Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, left, chef Daniel Asher, Marney Andes, Victoria Gartelos
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Barbara Bridges, left, chats with Dr. Cile Chavez
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Guests enjoying lunch
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Karen Terrarazas, left, and Maria Vitale
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Sarah McCarthy, left, and Scottie Taylor Iverson
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Dr. Cile Chavez, left, and Dr. Lynn Gangone during luncheon conversation
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Founder Marney Andes welcomes everyone
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Marney Andes is very passionate about her mission with Project Aspire
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Chef Daniel Asher, culinary director at Root Down and Linger
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Chef Daniel Asher talks about the luncheon courses
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Dr. Lynn Gangone greets chef Daniel Asher
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Sue Shaffer, left, who helped Michelle Sas with a scholarship
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Sue Shaffer greets David Corsun, director of the Knoebel School
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Culinary students did a great job with the menu
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Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, board secretary/treasurer, thanks sponsors
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Giovanna Carriero-Contreras joked, “I look pretty good for 79.”
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Megan Fearnow of the Salah Foundation partners with Project Aspire
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2013 scholarship recipients Laura Sporrer, left, and Sara Szynskie talk about how Project Aspire has made such a difference in their lives
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Board VP Victoria Gartelos says a few words
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Board VP Victoria Gartelos
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Dr. Lynn Gangone looks at the video of herself
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Dr. Lynn Gangone with 2014 scholarship recipient Amanda Montoya
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Dr. Lynn Gangone congratulates Amanda Montoya
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A pretty happy Amanda Montoya
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Dr. Cile Chavez, special guest speaker
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Dr. Cile Chavez makes a point
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Dr. Cile Chavez is ever passionate about whatever she’s doing at the time
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Dr. Cile Chavez poses a question to the audience
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Dr. Cile Chavez reflects on a thought
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Dr. Cile Chavez and Marney Andes
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Dr. Cile Chavez is thanked by Marney Andes
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Marney Andes suprises Dr. Cile Chavez with a gift
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Marney Andes and Dr. Cile Chavez
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Two passionate women with an abundance of respect for one another
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Marney Andes announced an endowment fund at DU
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Michelle Sas, left, and Amanda Montoya
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Amanda Montoya listens to Carrie Donovan
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Dr. Cile Chavez autographs her book, “Spirit Movers”
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Sara Szynskie, left, Amanda Montoay, Laura Sporrer
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Megan Fearnow, left, Elisa Fowler and Lori Pace
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Guests chat after the luncheon
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Marijke Swierstra, left, and Victoria Gartelos
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Kelli Kelly, left, Eleanore Pullen, Giovanna Carriero-Contreras and Venicia Kerr
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Victoria Gartelos, left, scholarship recipient Amanda Montoya, Giovanna Carriero-Contreras and Marney Andes
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Megan Fearnow, left, chats with Dr. Lynn Gangone and Dr. Cile Chavez
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Dr. Lynn Gangone, left, Amanda Montoya and Dr. Cile Chavez
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Marney Andes, Dr. Lynn Gangone, Giovanna Carriero-Contreras , Amanda Montoya, Dr. Cile Chavez, Victoria Gartelos
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Marney Andes hugs Dr. Lynn Gangone after a wonderful program
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Laura Sporrer, left, Michelle Sas and Amanda Montoya