For many, November into December is a favorite time of year. I include myself in that category. As we see the end of the year approaching and summer is long gone, there is a natural mix of nostalgia as we look back on the year and think about holidays of years past, while at the same time looking ahead to a new year of possibilities.
It’s only appropriate that in November, our month of Thanksgiving, we honor on Veterans Day our men and women who have served our country. To help you do that, our monthly Before Hours will be this Friday, 11/13, at Veterans Community Project. If you haven’t visited this unique project yet, this Friday is your chance! You can register here.
Here are a few other events and projects to check out. On Tuesday, November 17, Jonathan Liebert, Interim CEO for BBB USA and Canada, will be our speaker for a special class on AI, Moving Target: Implementing AI in a Constantly Changing Landscape. Jonathan is one of the leading AI voices in our state. He founded the Colorado Collective on AI and teaches at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. He has also testified before the U.S. Senate on AI’s impact on the American workforce. Perhaps you’re like me: you’re using AI to assist with your work, but you’re curious how else you can use it safely. You can register here. And if you’re curious, AI did not write this blog post, but it did check it for grammar and spelling mistakes.
In addition to being a season of thanksgiving, this is also a season of giving. Our new Good Works Program is an opportunity to get involved with our nonprofit organizations through an easy-to-use, structured online format. I encourage you to check it out as you consider your community involvement for 2027. You can learn about GoodWorks more here. For those of you leading nonprofits, make sure you are signed up for Good Works. There is no fee, you may receive help with your expenses, and it can make budget planning a little less stressful.
This month, our After Hours event is Thursday, 11/19, at the Hilton Garden Inn. This is always a fun event in the beautiful hotel lobby and restaurant area, and a great way to relax with friends before the holidays are in full swing. You can register here. I’ll see you there!
