WR2020 E-News October 12, 2009

In this issue:

Board Member Applications due by October 12
Final Public Hearing on the City Comprehensive Plan on October 12
Thank you for a successful Wines & Dines
Ballot issues 2A & 2B to be featured in an educational presentation on Wed, Oct 14
WR2020 seeking to fill team positions— Bookkeeper and Office Coordinator

Board Member Applications due by October 12

Three board seats are up for election at the November 17th annual meeting for Wheat Ridge 2020. The Nominations Committee is accepting Board Member Applications from those interested in serving on the Wheat Ridge 2020 Board of Directors. Terms are two years in length. If you have questions about what is involved in board membership, please call the office at 720-570-3481 or talk to a current board member.
The current strategic plan for Wheat Ridge 2020 involves the following key areas:

Encourage Business Development
Concentrated Community Investment
Policy & Regulatory Change
Organizational Development

Please download a board member application and distribute to anyone who may be interested. Applications are due to the Wheat Ridge 2020 office by October 12.

Final Public Hearing on the City Comprehensive Plan on October 12

Join Wheat Ridge 2020 and other advocates in supporting the City Comprehensive Plan on Monday, October 12, at the City Council meeting starting at 7pm at City Hall.

Thank you for a successful Wines & Dines

Wines & Dines

Thanks to the almost 200 people who made Wines & Dines a fabulous event on September 24. A gallery of images from the event is available courtesy of Dressel-Martin MediaWorks.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors and businesses for making the event possible:

Gold Sponsor – FirstBank of Wheat Ridge

Food and Beverage Tables – Belfiore's Genuine Italian Sausage, Big Sky Espresso Café, Food for Thought Catering, Gordo's at 44th Avenue Grill, La Fonda Mexican Restaurant, Noodles & Company, Red Tango, Taphouse at the Backside, and Vincenza's Italian Restaurant & Deli.

Design/Photography Sponsor – Dressel-Martin MediaWorks
Wine Sponsor – Applejack Wine & Spirits
Entertainment – Patrice LeBlanc Duo
Goodie Bag Sponsors -Community Banks of Colorado, Seyfer Automotive, Wheat Ridge Cyclery

Please thank these sponsors for supporting Wines & Dines when you frequent their business.
The event would not have been possible without assistance from our great volunteers and, in particular, our events team. We would like to thank Chair Amy Dressel-Martin and members Yvonne Boyle, Brian DeLaet, Jackie Hollenbeck, Sandi Koiro, Colleen Linder, Betty Jo Page, Stacey Spaulding, and Lynn Woddell for their efforts in planning and executing this event.

If you are interested in serving on the events team or in sponsoring the 2010 Wines & Dines, please contact Britta at 720-259-1030 or bfisherwheatridge2020 dot org.

Ballot Issues 2A & 2B to be featured in educational presentation on Wed, Oct 14

Wheat Ridge 2020 invites you and your neighbors to join us for presentation on ballot issues 2A & 2B.

Understanding 2A & 2B and how they benefit your health and community
Wednesday, October 14
6:30-8:00pm
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center Activity Room

All are welcome to come and learn about what is involved in Wheat Ridge ballot measures 2A & 2B. The presentation will feature information from the State Health Department and Kaiser Permanente on how these issues may impact your health as well as the health of our community.

Please join us for this informative presentation. No RSVP necessary

WR2020 seeking to fill team positions—Bookkeeper and Office Coordinator

Wheat Ridge 2020 is hiring two part-time positions to join our team.

Office Coordinator — part-time employee – 16 —20 hours per week providing basic office assistance, filing, and team support. Key qualifications include familiarity with Office 2007, electronic filing systems, strong writing and communications skills and friendly customer service experience. Hourly range $12-$16 based on qualifications and experience.

Bookkeeper —contractor or part-time employee —approximately 20 hours per week providing data-entry, payroll, and accounting for over $2M annual budget with 100 transactions monthly. Must have non-profit experience, Quickbooks proficiency, experience with accounting for real estate, and attention to detail. Hourly range $15-$18 based on qualifications and experience.

Cover letters and resumes (or contract proposals) should be sent to bfisherwheatridge2020 dot org by noon on October 19.