We are excited to host Dave Davia, CEO of Colorado Concern who will recap the 2025 legislative session and explain how it will impact the Colorado business climate.

Called “a person of action and someone who knows how to build an organization, raise money, take the tough meeting, and make the hard ask,” Dave Davia’s position as CEO and president of Colorado Concern is a fitting role given all that he’s accomplished not only professionally, but also as a charitable, civic, and governmental leader. Dave Davia is a tenacious agent of change.

For nearly 30 years, Davia has served the state of Colorado’s economic viability in a variety of private and public capacities. Most recently, he accepted the invitation to join Colorado Concern as its CEO, leading more than 140 CEOs in a collaborative effort to accelerate a positive, non-partisan business environment for Coloradoans. His sphere of influence includes advocating for practical business solutions and unifying community leaders against tough economic challenges with common-sense answers.

He’s worn the hats of CEO, board chair, member, founder, chief fundraiser, and city councilor, to name a few. A business and finance major from Metropolitan State University, Denver, and a fifth-generation Denver native, Davia brings political savvy to the table that transcends party lines. Ultimately, he believes that a unified government and diverse voices foster the most meaningful change for all Coloradoans.

Join us for golf at Colorado National Golf Course.  This golf portion of the event will start at 12:00pm.  Details about that are further below. 

If you’re not interested in playing golf, plan to show up around 4:30pm for a drink and a BBQ dinner and to enjoy the views with fellow members, spouses, significant others, etc.  There is no cost for drinks and dinner.  

For the golfers, read on:

• $125 per golfer.
• Date: Wednesday, July 16.
• Tee times start at 12:00pm and go off every 9 minutes thereafter until all are launched.
• We have reserved spots for 10 foursomes (40 golfers) … MUST sign up by Monday, June 30th – first come, first served.  Golfers who opt out after registering must find someone to replace them. 
• Click here for more info and a tour of the course https://www.coloradonationalgolfclub.com/golf-course/hole-by-hole-tour
• If you wish to play golf, please email finola.annibella@yahoo.com and include:
  • Name of player(s)
  • Handicap

Bryan and Doug will be setting up the foursomes and will let people know their tee times when all the reservations are filled.

Hosted by a member at their office. Exact dates, hosts and locations will be detailed in early 2025.

Topic: The Resilient Leader
Speaker: Brigadier General Kathleen Flarity

Overview
Dr. Flarity is the Executive Director for the CU Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) and Co-Founder/Deputy Director of the CU Center for COMBAT Research, and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine. MIBH is a clinical care and research institute for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and psychological health (PH) conditions such as post-traumatic stress. She is an experienced researcher, nurse practitioner and emergency and critical care flight nurse. She has over 41 years of military service from Army combat medic to Air Force General. Her service includes multiple deployments and commands. Dr. Flarity’s passion for treatment and research interest is in TBI, PTSD, brain wellness and resiliency for our nation’s heroes. She has provided her resiliency intervention “Passion in Practice© ” (grounded in positive psychology, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and human performance science) to over 30K military/civilian heroes.

Zoom Details
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Join in with Jiminy Wicket to learn the subtle yet fine art of competition croquet.  We will meet at Wash Park at 4pm.  James Creasy, croquet master will provide some quick training in croquet rules and etiquette, break us into teams to compete for trophies, and then off we go on the journey to the croquet championship!  The cost this year to play has yet to be determined.  Wine, beer, sodas and water will be provided.  Note that the park rangers do not allow any glass in the park.  So, if you decide to bring your own beverage, which you really do not need to do, please don’t bring glass.  Apparently, the wrath of the rangers can be severe.  We should be done by 6:30pm.  There will be a max number of participants allowed, but at the time of posting this, that was not yet known.   

If you have questions about this event, please contact our Events Chair:  Gregg Kunz, gregg@rockymountainba.com.

The Washington Park Lawn Bowling Club is where this event will be held.  It is located in Washington Park, Denver, Colorado.  On the East side, at East Mississippi Ave & South Franklin Street, the Lawn will be visible on your left after crossing the first street in the park.  Parking spaces are within the park. Parking is also allowed on Franklin and also Mississippi during the week, NOT on Saturday or Sunday or Holidays.  Additional free parking is available at South High School at East Louisiana Ave and South Franklin Street.

If you’ve ever had an interest in learning how to play this newly fashionable game, or even if you are an expert, we’d love you all to join us on Friday, September 12th, for a chance to socialize, play some doubles matches and perhaps learn a new hobby. Don’t we all need new hobbies, after all? 🙂 The fun will start sharply at 12pm and go for 2 or 3 hours. David Fuller has graciously arranged for us to use the two courts at his neighborhood center: 5898 Green Oaks Drive, Greenwood Village, CO 80121.

Snacks and drinks will be provided. All the necessary equipment we be there. (We are looking for extra paddles, so let me know if you have your own or extras you can bring.) Come check out the fun!

If you are new to pickleball and have time you can check out these quick videos – IF you don’t have time then we can teach you as you play 🙂
Overview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTvPYdKZqO0
Scoring – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoheCHp6IDw

THE DISTANCE TO THE VENUE IS 45 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN DENVER.

Make sure you don’t miss this unique opportunity to CLAY SHOOT on Friday, October 3rd, 12-5pm. 

Members/guests can bring their own shotguns or can rent them there (with advance notice by calling Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, (303) 644-4627).  Ammo can be purchased upon arrival.  Hunter safety card is NOT needed for a sporting clay event.

ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE, SO SIGN UP NOW

• Guests are welcomed if registered.  The cost for a guest is TBD (lunch, venue fee, targets).  As this is an event designed to expand and build on member relationships, we prefer to limit guests to no more than 2 per member.
• No Shows will be billed for the cost of their spot unless they can fill the spot with a replacement.
• 12:00PM – we will begin with a DAB-provided boxed lunch and then refreshments after the event.
• 1:00PM – safety briefing, equipment rentals/ammo purchase (if needed).
• 4:30PM – end Clay Shoot, refreshments served, awards ceremony to follow.
• 5:00PM – event concludes.