WOGA News

21 Feb

Posted at 18:16h in HERWorld, Technical Luncheons by

  This year's HERWorld on March 8th promises to be big, inspiring and informative!  Check out the current Denver agenda (MST): 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM          Coffee / Networking / Registration 7:45 AM                                Welcome: Energy GRIT Local Welcome from Denver – Sarah Derdowski, Director of Strategic Development and Operations, UC Denver Sarah Sandberg, Senior Director, DCP Midstream   8:00 AM – 8:30 AM         Welcome from Houston Colette Honorable, Former US FERC Commissioner and Partner, Thompson & Reed Welcome Message from Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook The  Energy Playbook GRIT: Angie Gilder, Partner, KPMG   8:30 AM – 9:15 AM           Resilience and the Race to Reinvent Moderator: Sarah Sandberg, Senior Director, DCP Midstream Roger Hemminghouse, Director Enterprise Transformation, Xcel Energy Cindy Patman, Board Director Pink Petro and Vice President of HR, Orica Susan Fakharzadeh, Sr. Manager, Community...

14 Feb

Posted at 21:03h in Happy Hour, Technical Luncheons by

Ladies, come have a drink and appetizers with WOGA on Thursday, February 22nd!  It's is a short, busy month - you deserve to unwind, network and chat with other WOGA members at this fun, casual event. Cost is only $10 for members and includes appetizers and one drink.  And you can bring a non-member friend for FREE (use discount code wogahhfeb2018)! Date:  Thursday February 22nd, 2018 Time:  4:30pm - 6:30pm Location:  Fogo de Chao 1513 Wynkoop St. Denver, CO.  80202 Register Here:  February Happy Hour And while you are registering for Happy Hour, sign up for our February Technical Lunch on Tuesday the 27th.  WOGA will welcome Summit ESP and speakers Ben Hoekstra and Brandon Davidson for a deep dive into ESPs and Surface Pumping Systems. Lunch will be provided by Merrill Lynch!   Date:  Tuesday February 27th, 2018 Time:  11:30am - 1:00pm Location:  Republic Plaza, Concourse Level Training Room 370 17th Street Denver, CO.  80202 Register Here:  Technical Lunch - ESPs  ...

08 Feb

Posted at 08:30h in Lean-In Circles, Technical Luncheons by

Remember how we love February??  WOGA is excited to bring you three great events in February.  Sign up for all three now! February 13th - Lean-In Circle Lunch This month’s topic is Taming Adrenaline/Emotions.  The first Lean In Circle Lunch had a wonderful turnout and everyone was excited about the topic and great collaboration.  Don't miss this one!  Thank you again to Sterling Energy for providing the location and lunch for this program. Date:  Tuesday February 13th, 2018 Time:  11am – 12:30pm Location:  1200 17th St. 2nd Floor Mt. Evans Conference Room Denver, CO.  80202 Register Here:  February Lean-In Lunch February 22nd - WOGA Happy Hour at Fogo de Chao Join WOGA for a casual socializing and networking happy hour at Fogo de Chao on Thursday, February 22nd!  Meet some of the board members and fellow WOGA members, enjoy delicious drinks and appetizers.  Cost is only $10 for members and includes appetizers and one drink.  And you can bring a non-member friend for FREE (use discount code wogahhfeb2018)! Date: ...

07 Feb

Posted at 20:27h in Industry Partners by

WOGA would like to share some information for one of our industry partners, University of Colorado Denver: Join the Global Energy Management Program for lunch at Ocean Prime to learn about how the graduate program can impact your career and take your education to the next level. This lunch provides you with the opportunity to directly ask your most pertinent questions to our current students, faculty and alumni. Learn about the program - experience energy-focused, real-world curriculum Meet current students - discuss student life and why they enrolled Speak with faculty - see how extensive experience integrated into learning Network with alumni - hear how GEM has helped to advance their career Learn about our enrollment options and what is the best route for you Friday, February 16, 2018 11:45 a.m. - Check in 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch & Presentation 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Q&A Ocean Prime 1465 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202 Seating is limited,...

02 Feb

Posted at 00:32h in Newsletters, Uncategorized by

What comes to mind when you think of February?  Groundhogs?  Are you up for six more weeks of winter?  Or ready for spring skiing?  What about Valentine's Day?  Love it or hate it?  Well, here at WOGA we love February and everything that is coming up!  Consider working some of the exciting upcoming WOGA events into your schedule! Technical Luncheon – Thank You! Thank you to Tyler Bernard for his helpful and objective Financial Planning – The Cliffs Notes Version.  There were so many great questions and excellent interactions from our members.  Tyler’s contact information is below: Tyler Bernard, MBA, CFP ® Offices of Mark D Arlen, MBA, CFP® 
Lincoln Financial Advisors/Sagemark Consulting 8055 E. Tufts Avenue, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80237-2834 Phone: 303-714-4762- direct Main: 303.793.9300 Toll free: 800.545.0333 x762 Email:  Tyler.Bernard@lfg.com Website:  www.arlenfinancial.com Lean-In 2018 The first Lean-In Lunch for 2018 was held on January 9th; the turn-out and content were excellent and WOGA got great feedback on this year’s program. Please join...

18 Jan

Posted at 15:58h in Technical Luncheons by

Please join WOGA on Tuesday, January 23rd for our first Technical Lunch of the 2018! Financial Planning – The Cliff Notes Version!  Please join WOGA and speaker Tyler Bernard for a very informative session on financial planning. This is a Brown Bag event – please bring your lunch and WOGA will provide the water and cookies - sponsored by Richard Sale of MerrilLynch!! Date:  Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 Location:  Republic Plaza, Concourse Level Training Room Members:  $10 Non-Members:  $15 Register Here:  Technical Lunch - Financial Planning...

18 Jan

Posted at 15:57h in Uncategorized by

HERWorld 18 The best part about the new year? A new Pink Petro HERWorld Energy Forum. That's right: the largest gathering of women and men in energy is back on March 8, International Women's Day. And we've got a KILLER agenda planned in Denver and Houston. WOGA is proud to support HERWorld18 as it benefits Lean In Energy and mentoring programs for women in industry. Register today and use CODE: woga18 for a member’s discount. WOGA is excited to partner with Pink Petro, COGA and the University of Colorado Denver for this great event. Register Here:  HERWorld18 Look for more info to come on Denver speakers and panels.  If you are interested in speaking at HERWorld18 Denver, please contact info@wogacolorado.org. New to HERWorld this Year - The GRIT Awards Calling all the difference makers.  Our friends at Pink Petro need your help.  The 1st Annual GRIT awards will be live online and in person at HERWorld18 Denver.  A...

10 Jan

Posted at 22:56h in Technical Luncheons by

Financial Planning - The Cliff Notes Version!  Please join WOGA and speaker Tyler Bernard for a very informative session on financial planning.  We know you're making the big bucks - let's figure out the best way to grow them! Some of the topics that Tyler will be discussing include: What are some "Must Reads or Good Reads" for becoming a wise investor or financially savvy? Stages of Goals:  Short - Medium - Long and the types of instruments that apply The importance of a Roth IRA for future tax diversity Tax items - from a Financial Planners view to save on taxes now 529 plans Survivor Needs - planning This is a Brown Bag event - please bring your lunch and WOGA will provide the water and cookies!! Date:  January 23rd, 2018 Location:  Republic Plaza, Concourse Level Training Room Members:  $10 Non-Members:  $15 Register Here:  Technical Lunch - Financial Planning...

02 Jan

Posted at 20:46h in Lean-In Circles, Newsletters by

Happy New Year from WOGA!  We hope you had fantastic, enjoyable, relaxing holidays and are recharged for the new year.  Here at WOGA, we are excited to get this years activities underway and look forward to continued growth for the organization and our members! Lean-In Lunch - January 9th The first Lean-In Lunch for 2018 is coming up on January 9th!  This month’s topic is Business Networking.  We will be referencing Deborah Fine’s book The Fine Art of Small Talk.  This book will also be given to Lean-In program participants that attend 10+ sessions! When you register, there is an option for the Annual Program.  If you choose to sign-up for the entire year, you save $20!  And you will not need to sign-up each month for the individual luncheons, saving you time.  Register now!  Lean-In January 2018 Date:  January 9th, 2018 Time:  11am – 12:30pm Location:  1200 17th St. 2nd Floor Mt. Evans Conference Room Denver, CO.  80202 For more...

14 Dec

Posted at 15:30h in Uncategorized by

WOGA Holiday Party A BIG Thank You to everyone that came out for the WOGA Holiday Party!  Sponsor Liberty Oilfield Resources graciously provided the space, food and beverages (out of their amazing built-in tap!!) and AADE donated $1000 to the Weld County Food Bank.  What incredible generosity from both of these great companies.  Combined with the registration money, we are donating $2620 to the Weld County Food Bank! Another Thank You to Dawn Lima (WOGA executive board) and Audrey Carlson and Kayla Sparks of Liberty for their planning and coordination for the party! Here are a couple of pictures from the party!   Lean In Lunch 2017 A message from WOGA Board Member Lia Fields, who will be spear-heading WOGA Lean-In 2018: "As 2017 draws to a close, so did our inaugural WOGA Lean-In Program. As the group worked through the Leadership Program over the last 12 months, we shared stories of both personal and professional struggles...