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COESGR Newsletter February 2015

Colorado ESGR
Colorado ESGR

Welcome to the February 2015 edition of our Colorado Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Newsletter. Articles: Hilton Worldwide Helps Veterans Seeking Jobs 9th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Information on our upcoming events; MVEE (Military & Veterans Employment Expo), ESGR Annual Employer Awards Banquet, 2014 ESGR in Review Statements of Support and Patriot Award Be sure to check the links and photos for links to websites located throughout the newsletter. We hope you continue to find it informative and supportive of your role as Employers, National Guardsmen and Reservists, ESGR Volunteers and community leaders. Please feel free to forward it on to colleagues, friends, fellow employees, company website, link to your newsletter and others in your professional network. Be sure to check out the Colorado ESGR page at http://www.esgr.mil/colorado and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/colorado.esgr.1 To view can also open the following link to ISSUU: http://issuu.com/jamesgarrett5/docs/coesgr_newsletter_february_2015/1

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Welcome to Colorado ESGR. Our purpose is to have an informative newsletter that will educate, inform, and promote service by and to ESGR while fulfilling our mission of supporting Employers, Guard/Reserve members, Military and Veteran Employment Initiatives and our COESGR Volunteers. February 2015 1 (DENVER) -- At an awards ceremony last December, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) recognized Hilton Worldwide for its partnership with the agency that will provide veterans with hotel accommodations when they are traveling for job interviews or attending training. The program, called the CDLE Hilton HHonors Military Program, is already in place in several states. It formally launches in Colorado at Hilton hotels in Colorado Springs. Over the next few years, more than one million men and women will be discharged from the military. A 2014 study by Blue Star Families, a nonprofit organization that addresses their challenges, reports that finding adequate employment is frequently named as a top concern among service members transitioning from military to civilian life. Younger veterans who served post-9/11 and there are approximately 130,600 of them in Colorados labor force -- continue to face higher unemployment rates. Hilton Worldwide helps veterans seeking jobsHilton Worldwide helps veterans seeking jobs Photo: The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI) pre- sent a certificate of appreciation to the DoubleTree by Hilton Den- ver for its commitment to veterans. NVTI has conducted training for veterans at the hotel since 1999. Left to right are Bill Dowling, Director of CDLE's Division of Employment and Training; Allen Paty, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver; and Vaune Shelbourn, Director of the National Veterans Training In- stitute. Story line also reported in the Colorado Springs Business Journal at http://csbj.com/2014/12/08/hilton-helps-veterans- seeking-jobs/ The Department of Labor and Employments staff of Veterans Representatives (who are themselves veterans) work to connect veterans with job opportunities and to provide them with vocational and career guidance and referrals to a wide variety of supportive services and training programs. Overcoming barriers is our specialty, says Department of Labor and Employment Executive Director Ellen Golombek, and thanks to the generosity of Hilton Worldwide, our Veterans Representatives can now help veterans even further in their job search activities. Hilton has a great military friendly reputation and it is helping veterans knock down some of the financial barriers that they encounter when trying to enter, navigate and advance in jobs here in Colorado. Read more here:Read more here: Continued next page.
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2 http://www.ryland.com/pages/163-denver-for-all-who-serve.html This will be the second year that ESGR has co-hosted and co-organized the Success Fair portion of the Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. Becky Small is the ESGR coordinator for the Success Fair. rebecca.s.small.ctr@mail.mil (Zoom page if unreadable.) 9th ANNUAL VETERANS APPRECIATION Posted by Kim DeCoste (Denver Southeast) kim@decosteassociates.com Save the Date! April 18, 2015 The 9th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast is coming on April 18, 2015 at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum: Organized by Denver Area Rotary Clubs & Colorado Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (COESGR) and Co-hosted By Denver Southeast Rotary & COESGR Free hot breakfast for the first 500 Veterans who register. The program is from 08:30 - 10:00 and features Navy SEAL John Choate & Arlington Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Sentinel, Thomas Tudor. There is also a Success Fair for Veterans from 10:00 - 12:00. Honorary Chairs: Senators Hank Brown, Michael Bennet, and Corey Gardner, and Congressman Mike Coffman. Master of Ceremonies: Marty Coniglio, 9News Registration begins February 10 at www.SuccessForVeterans.org Questions: email: Info@SuccessForVeterans.org
5 (Zoom page if unreadable.) Our employment coordinator, Rebecca Small has a new email: rebecca.s.small.ctr@mail.mil Open pdf brent.l.hamilton2.ctr@mail.mil
The Patriot Award honors supervisors for their superior support of Guard and Reserve employees.The Patriot Award honors supervisors for their superior support of Guard and Reserve employees. Nominations must come from a Guard or Reserve member or a family member. NominatedNominations must come from a Guard or Reserve member or a family member. Nominated employers receive a certificate of recognition and a lapel pin.employers receive a certificate of recognition and a lapel pin. Eric Tostado (left) presented his supervisor Rick Pates with an ESGR Patriot Award at Austin. Hardwoods of Denver. A Statement of Support was also presented and signed. 6 Calvin Weatherly, Francise Owner of the Egg & ICalvin Weatherly, Francise Owner of the Egg & I restaurant in Castle Rock presented with a Statement ofrestaurant in Castle Rock presented with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.
Colorados Supporting Employers 7 Tom Calhoun, Broker, RE/Max Alliance in Castle Rock presentedTom Calhoun, Broker, RE/Max Alliance in Castle Rock presented with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck. Tom Schopfer, General Manager of Village Inn Restaurant inTom Schopfer, General Manager of Village Inn Restaurant in Castle Rock presented with a Statement of Support by ESGRCastle Rock presented with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.volunteer Bob Rotruck. David Linger, Practice Manager, University of ColoradoDavid Linger, Practice Manager, University of Colorado Health in Lonetree presented with a Statement of SupportHealth in Lonetree presented with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.
Click on pictures or links for websites STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION Brent Hamilton - Program Support Technician 720-250-1176 brent.l.hamilton2.ctr@mail.mil Chandra Hance AST-Administrative Support Technician 720.250.1189 chandra.l.hance.ctr@mail.mil Becky Small - Employment Coordinator 720-250-1188 rebecca.s.small.ctr@mail.mil https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs COESGR Business Office 12200 East Briarwood Avenue, Suite 160 Centennial, Co 80112 FAX: 720.250.1199 State ESGR Vice Chair Tom Mills, Brigadier General, CONG (Ret). EMPLOYER OUTREACH AREA CHAIRS Boulder Tonia Martinez Colorado Springs Mark Lilevjen Bob Landry Cortez Area Robert Valencia Denver Area Bruce Erek Rick White Douglas County Area Bob Rotruck Estes Park Area Chair Open Fort Lyon/Tri County Leanne Wheeler Larimer/Weld County Jeanie & Brian Hand Longmont vacant Grand Junction Lou Brackett Bret Mixon Montrose Emily Smith Fred Fusselman Pueblo Harry Vogel Jon Brude Steamboat Springs Jim Stanko State ESGR Chair Richard E. Young, RADM, USN (Ret) COLORADO ESGR DIRECTORS Military Outreach Mary Miller - Director John Schutt - Dep. Dir. Employer Outreach Bev Skinner - Co-director Dave Pruett - Co-director EO Coordinators, Major Corporations- Pamela Martis Jeff Brodeur Ombudsmen Bill Belz - Director Martin Cobb - Co- Director Aaron Lechner - Dep. Dir. Lara Makinen - Coordinator Training Lynn Albi Paula Kauffman - Dep. Dir. Special Programs Kip Cheroutes - Director National Guard Liaison Liz Kelpis Public Affairs Sandy Tiegen - Director James Garrett - Newsletter Editor Employer Initiatives Robby Castle - Director Paul Dunbar - Deputy Mentors Coordinator - Zach Jacobsen Job Fairs Coordinator - Chase Dinkler MVEE Coordinators - Jason Shireman Elaine Edon Bosslift Coordinator - Brian Bartony National Site News and Information Join Facebook and Twitter Become a fan of Colorado ESGR COESGR Twitter COESGR LinkedIn 2015 Events Calendar Colorados ESGR Electronic Newsletter is published not only for the information and benefit of the members of the Colorado ESGR but most importantly to our Guard and Reserve members and their employers. The contents of this newsletter highlight activities and events conducted by Colorado ESGR. Send comments regarding this publication to the Newsletter Editor: James Garrett at ESGRcolorado@yahoo.com 8 2 March - State Freedom Award nominations submitted to National HQ 21 March - Ombudsman Refresher Course 24-26 March - Denver MVEE 18 April - 9th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, Wings Over the Rockies Museum 19-21 May - Colorado Springs MVEE 12-13 June - ESGR Employer Awards Banquet and Volunteer Training

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  • 1. Welcome to Colorado ESGR. Our purpose is to have an informative newsletter that will educate, inform, and promote service by and to ESGR while fulfilling our mission of supporting Employers, Guard/Reserve members, Military and Veteran Employment Initiatives and our COESGR Volunteers. February 2015 1 (DENVER) -- At an awards ceremony last December, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) recognized Hilton Worldwide for its partnership with the agency that will provide veterans with hotel accommodations when they are traveling for job interviews or attending training. The program, called the CDLE Hilton HHonors Military Program, is already in place in several states. It formally launches in Colorado at Hilton hotels in Colorado Springs. Over the next few years, more than one million men and women will be discharged from the military. A 2014 study by Blue Star Families, a nonprofit organization that addresses their challenges, reports that finding adequate employment is frequently named as a top concern among service members transitioning from military to civilian life. Younger veterans who served post-9/11 and there are approximately 130,600 of them in Colorados labor force -- continue to face higher unemployment rates. Hilton Worldwide helps veterans seeking jobsHilton Worldwide helps veterans seeking jobs Photo: The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI) pre- sent a certificate of appreciation to the DoubleTree by Hilton Den- ver for its commitment to veterans. NVTI has conducted training for veterans at the hotel since 1999. Left to right are Bill Dowling, Director of CDLE's Division of Employment and Training; Allen Paty, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver; and Vaune Shelbourn, Director of the National Veterans Training In- stitute. Story line also reported in the Colorado Springs Business Journal at http://csbj.com/2014/12/08/hilton-helps-veterans- seeking-jobs/ The Department of Labor and Employments staff of Veterans Representatives (who are themselves veterans) work to connect veterans with job opportunities and to provide them with vocational and career guidance and referrals to a wide variety of supportive services and training programs. Overcoming barriers is our specialty, says Department of Labor and Employment Executive Director Ellen Golombek, and thanks to the generosity of Hilton Worldwide, our Veterans Representatives can now help veterans even further in their job search activities. Hilton has a great military friendly reputation and it is helping veterans knock down some of the financial barriers that they encounter when trying to enter, navigate and advance in jobs here in Colorado. Read more here:Read more here: Continued next page.
  • 3. 2 http://www.ryland.com/pages/163-denver-for-all-who-serve.html This will be the second year that ESGR has co-hosted and co-organized the Success Fair portion of the Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. Becky Small is the ESGR coordinator for the Success Fair. rebecca.s.small.ctr@mail.mil (Zoom page if unreadable.) 9th ANNUAL VETERANS APPRECIATION Posted by Kim DeCoste (Denver Southeast) kim@decosteassociates.com Save the Date! April 18, 2015 The 9th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast is coming on April 18, 2015 at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum: Organized by Denver Area Rotary Clubs & Colorado Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (COESGR) and Co-hosted By Denver Southeast Rotary & COESGR Free hot breakfast for the first 500 Veterans who register. The program is from 08:30 - 10:00 and features Navy SEAL John Choate & Arlington Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Sentinel, Thomas Tudor. There is also a Success Fair for Veterans from 10:00 - 12:00. Honorary Chairs: Senators Hank Brown, Michael Bennet, and Corey Gardner, and Congressman Mike Coffman. Master of Ceremonies: Marty Coniglio, 9News Registration begins February 10 at www.SuccessForVeterans.org Questions: email: Info@SuccessForVeterans.org
  • 4. 5 (Zoom page if unreadable.) Our employment coordinator, Rebecca Small has a new email: rebecca.s.small.ctr@mail.mil Open pdf brent.l.hamilton2.ctr@mail.mil
  • 5. The Patriot Award honors supervisors for their superior support of Guard and Reserve employees.The Patriot Award honors supervisors for their superior support of Guard and Reserve employees. Nominations must come from a Guard or Reserve member or a family member. NominatedNominations must come from a Guard or Reserve member or a family member. Nominated employers receive a certificate of recognition and a lapel pin.employers receive a certificate of recognition and a lapel pin. Eric Tostado (left) presented his supervisor Rick Pates with an ESGR Patriot Award at Austin. Hardwoods of Denver. A Statement of Support was also presented and signed. 6 Calvin Weatherly, Francise Owner of the Egg & ICalvin Weatherly, Francise Owner of the Egg & I restaurant in Castle Rock presented with a Statement ofrestaurant in Castle Rock presented with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.
  • 6. Colorados Supporting Employers 7 Tom Calhoun, Broker, RE/Max Alliance in Castle Rock presentedTom Calhoun, Broker, RE/Max Alliance in Castle Rock presented with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck. Tom Schopfer, General Manager of Village Inn Restaurant inTom Schopfer, General Manager of Village Inn Restaurant in Castle Rock presented with a Statement of Support by ESGRCastle Rock presented with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.volunteer Bob Rotruck. David Linger, Practice Manager, University of ColoradoDavid Linger, Practice Manager, University of Colorado Health in Lonetree presented with a Statement of SupportHealth in Lonetree presented with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.by ESGR volunteer Bob Rotruck.
  • 7. Click on pictures or links for websites STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION Brent Hamilton - Program Support Technician 720-250-1176 brent.l.hamilton2.ctr@mail.mil Chandra Hance AST-Administrative Support Technician 720.250.1189 chandra.l.hance.ctr@mail.mil Becky Small - Employment Coordinator 720-250-1188 rebecca.s.small.ctr@mail.mil https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs COESGR Business Office 12200 East Briarwood Avenue, Suite 160 Centennial, Co 80112 FAX: 720.250.1199 State ESGR Vice Chair Tom Mills, Brigadier General, CONG (Ret). EMPLOYER OUTREACH AREA CHAIRS Boulder Tonia Martinez Colorado Springs Mark Lilevjen Bob Landry Cortez Area Robert Valencia Denver Area Bruce Erek Rick White Douglas County Area Bob Rotruck Estes Park Area Chair Open Fort Lyon/Tri County Leanne Wheeler Larimer/Weld County Jeanie & Brian Hand Longmont vacant Grand Junction Lou Brackett Bret Mixon Montrose Emily Smith Fred Fusselman Pueblo Harry Vogel Jon Brude Steamboat Springs Jim Stanko State ESGR Chair Richard E. Young, RADM, USN (Ret) COLORADO ESGR DIRECTORS Military Outreach Mary Miller - Director John Schutt - Dep. Dir. Employer Outreach Bev Skinner - Co-director Dave Pruett - Co-director EO Coordinators, Major Corporations- Pamela Martis Jeff Brodeur Ombudsmen Bill Belz - Director Martin Cobb - Co- Director Aaron Lechner - Dep. Dir. Lara Makinen - Coordinator Training Lynn Albi Paula Kauffman - Dep. Dir. Special Programs Kip Cheroutes - Director National Guard Liaison Liz Kelpis Public Affairs Sandy Tiegen - Director James Garrett - Newsletter Editor Employer Initiatives Robby Castle - Director Paul Dunbar - Deputy Mentors Coordinator - Zach Jacobsen Job Fairs Coordinator - Chase Dinkler MVEE Coordinators - Jason Shireman Elaine Edon Bosslift Coordinator - Brian Bartony National Site News and Information Join Facebook and Twitter Become a fan of Colorado ESGR COESGR Twitter COESGR LinkedIn 2015 Events Calendar Colorados ESGR Electronic Newsletter is published not only for the information and benefit of the members of the Colorado ESGR but most importantly to our Guard and Reserve members and their employers. The contents of this newsletter highlight activities and events conducted by Colorado ESGR. Send comments regarding this publication to the Newsletter Editor: James Garrett at ESGRcolorado@yahoo.com 8 2 March - State Freedom Award nominations submitted to National HQ 21 March - Ombudsman Refresher Course 24-26 March - Denver MVEE 18 April - 9th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, Wings Over the Rockies Museum 19-21 May - Colorado Springs MVEE 12-13 June - ESGR Employer Awards Banquet and Volunteer Training