Ross Newsletter: Vote on 2018 Events, Dean DeRue Comes to Denver (4/12)


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Updates in this newsletter include:

  • Club Events
    • Vote on 2018 Events
    • Dean DeRue Comes to Denver
  • Annual Board Elections
  • Denver Business Series (DBS) Events
  • Sign-up for Our Events Calendar
  • Useful Club Links

Club Events:  Vote on 2018 Events

Club Events:  Dean DeRue Comes to Denver

  • Timing:  Thursday, April 12, 6-8 pm
  • Location:  TBD (downtown)
  • Overview:
    • Join alumni, featured guests, and Dean Scott DeRue as they come together to sound off on a variety of hot topics in business
    • This event will be an incredible opportunity to network and engage with fellow alumni and Ross staff
    • Remarks will begin at 6:30 pm. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Business attire is suggested.
  • Registration:  link (space is limited, please RSVP by April 3)
  • Cost:  none

Annual Board Elections

  • Overview:
    • Starting this year, the club board will formally elect two positions:  club president and Denver Business Series representative
    • Any Ross alum is eligible to run; a short application will be available closer to elections
    • We also welcome interested alums to join the board as at-large members (basic requirements are to join monthly meetings and run 1-2 annual events)
    • For more information reach out to Branton Cole at brantoncole@gmail.com
  • Timing:
    • Applications due in May, board votes in June, elected members are in place on July 1

Denver Business Series (DBS) Events

  • For full detail and registration on all events, please go to the DBS website (link)
  • For any questions regarding DBS, please contact our Ross board reps:
    • Jim Callahan (jcallahan@janiczek.com)
    • Kent Schmeckpeper (kent.schmeckpeper@comcast.net)
    • Julia Zhaunerchyk (julia.zhaunerchyk@gmail.com)
  • Events
    • Discovering Prospects of Blockchain:  Beyond Bitcoin
      • Timing:  February 28
        • 5:30 - 6:30 pm:  Networking Reception
        • 6:30 - 8:30 pm:  Panel Discussion with Q&A
      • Location:
        • Denver Press Club -- 1330 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80204
        • Metered parking / surface lots are adjacent and nearby
      • Overview:
        • Discover the huge opportunities made possible by blockchain technology, a more secure alternative to traditional data management systems - which has also fueled the wild success of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
        • This panel of technologists, entrepreneurs, and legal experts will highlight the promise and risks that lie ahead for those seeking to leverage blockchain for driving future revenue
        • Blockchain has received much attention by underpinning the recent growth of crypto-currencies, but mainstream enterprise-level institutions are now seeking proof of blockchain technology value and capabilities beyond crypto-currencies
      • Price:  $45.00 (lIght appetizers and beverages served)
      • Registration:  http://dbseries.org/event-2796666
    • Other DBS Future Events:  none scheduled

Sign-up for Our Events Calendar

  • We know you are busy and sometimes miss our newsletters, so if you want to have our events always on your calendar, click this link to sign-up (same link as above, so no need to fill it out twice)
  • This is a low impact calendar that will only have ~6 events per year show up, so you don’t have to worry about excessive spam

Useful Club Links