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Photo: 15 volunteers represented Boulder 2140 and built new trail at Betasso Preserve on Saturday, July 17. Thanks to everyone who participated!
  Stay connected to Boulder 2140's news & events via our social media sites and www.boulder2140.com. |
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 2140 Summer Event Calendar
July Happy Hour at ModMarket
A Night at the Shakespeare Festival: Taming of the Shrew
Friday, August 6 | 8 pm | Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, CU-Bouder | Registration closed.
August Happy Hour
Wednesday, August 25 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm | Location TBD | Watch for details Glacier Homemade Ice Cream & Gelato Tour |
Editor's Note
 Passing the Torch
Change is bittersweet! As I gear up for maternity leave in the fall, I pass the torch to a new Boulder 2140 Communiqué editor. I'm grateful for the opportunity to produce this newsletter for the past year and a half, yet a little sad as I've enjoyed communicating all that 2140 has become to our readers!
I'm very pleased to hand things over to Maura O'Neal of 2140's Marketing Committee. Maura has worked for Pivot Communication, a local public relations/marketing firm, for the past two years and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to 2140 as a writer, editor and media specialist.
I'm also preparing to pass another torch for my primary role at the Boulder Chamber as member services manager. If you know somone who may be interested in a temporary position, please feel free to pass on the job description.
Thanks to everyone who has been a loyal reader of this newsletter. I look forward to reconnecting with 2140 in 2011!
Christine Day
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5 Tips to Manage Your Workload
by Dave Roberts, Vision to Action
 Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Struggling to cope with the increasing demands as the workplace becomes more connected and complicated? One thing we know is the demands are not going to diminish so you need to find ways to put yourself back in control. Here are five tips to help you better manage your workload.
1) Do the worst first.
Putting things off that you don't like to do often creates a self-made crisis. Ask yourself first thing in the morning 'What is the worst thing I have to do?' Then do it and free up your mind from the stress created by procrastinating over the action you will eventually have to take.
2) Do it now.
Deal with paper and electronic information as soon as you 'touch' it. Don't close emails without adding value to them, or the result will be a waste of precious time. If you're not going to respond to an email or queue it for later, don't look at it. If you look at it, deal with it then and there!
3) Designate it.
When you decide that you can't do a task now, designate a time when you will. For example, for large jobs that you determine will take a half hour or more, set an appointment with yourself on your calendar. Treat those appointments with the same sense of respect and importance as you do when you set appointments with others.
4) Discard it.
There is so much incoming information that sometimes you think that something is worth keeping only to realize at second glance that it had no 'value' to you in the first place. Be diligent and discard everything that has no value to you or your business. Three questions to ask to determine value are:
> When was the last time you looked at this information?
> Will you ever use this information again?
> Where else can you easily go to find current information?
5) Batch communication.
Keep a file for every person you interact with frequently so that you can place notes of non-urgent issues you wish to discuss with them during your scheduled appointment times. These batch files will minimize the need for interruptions.
Dave Roberts is President of Vision to Action, a business coaching and consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations maximize their productivity and effectiveness through workshops and 1:1 coaching. These tips are from the Personal Efficiency Program that helps individuals do more of the right things in less time with less effort. Visit www.vision-action.com. |
History Mystery Challenge
'The Hill Edition,' Friday, August 13, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
 Presented by the Boulder History Museum, this year's History Mystery Challenge fundraiser will bring you to the beautiful neighborhood of University Hill for an evening of history riddles, great food and drink, and fun with friends!
Challenge your friends and co-workers to see who is the bigger history buff at this scavenger hunt-style team event. Teams of four to six participants compete to see who can solve the most riddles about Boulder's historic University Hill Neighborhood. Don't worry if you're not a history expert - clues will be "sold" throughout the game to help you. Learn more/register.
Photo: Tara Mohr of Impact Wealth Advisors and Annabel Reader of Eyesoar Performance pose with Boulder musicians from the early 1900's at the Boulder History Museum for 2140's June Happy Hour. |
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A Day in the Life of a Translator
Featuring 2140 Member Omar Postigo-Martell
Omar Postigo-Martell thrives in chaos and tight deadlines. Working from his home office among his two children ages five and two months, he's the "entrepreneur, manager, and technician" behind the success of his award-winning and small minority-owned business, Well Translated LLC. Though he does embrace quiet time, often returning to work after his family is asleep to get momentum in his operational tasks.
 After five years as the financial manager of the non-profit CSPC Parent Information and Resource Center, Omar found an organic fit in running his own translation business: "I realized I could fly in that sort of environment," he says. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Omar created Well Translated LLC to address the challenge language creates for Spanish-speaking residents in our community and do his part to bridge the gap and bring different values together.
His main clientele is the non-profit sector and he finds tremendous gratification in the authenticity and tangibility of his services. He recently streamlined program protocol for Boulder Valley School District - carefully choosing his battles within the district's culture to develop a long-term, sustainable service for translating reports, interpreting meetings, and developing a personal approach to interacting with monolingual Spanish-speaking parents.
Negotiating new contracts begins with a conversation about the content (is it a fit for his areas of specialization), deadline and length. For more complex projects, Omar needs to figure out the finer details such as file conversion, availability of previously developed glossaries or need for one, and delivery style (i.e., Mexican Spanish vs. more general Spanish).
What Does a Day in Omar's Life Look Like?
> Coffee while watching sunrise, or laughing with his five-year old son at the deer eating their apple tree
> Networking, making calls, organizing and proofreading projects for delivery
> Translation work or travel to interpreting assignment
> Picnic with the family
> Run errands, returning emails and calls, translate and/or proofreading projects
> Bike riding or wrestling with his son
> Once the family is asleep, returning to work: accounting/invoicing, organizing files, reading business articles, customer sales
The Future of Translation
Omar is anything but naïve to his competition; primarily the new pace technology has set: "putting all my eggs in one basket makes me vulnerable to big changes in my industry." While he prides himself in the personal, authentic delivery of his services, he faces head on the reality of new technologies (i.e., computer software can translate, say 50,000 words almost instantly, whereas he averages 3,000 to 4,000 words per day). He diligently strives to maintain relevancy and achieve innovation, all while continuing to deliver a personalized, authentic product through linguistic proficiency and cultural competence. Omar is preparing for the future by establishing relationships with non-profit organizations whose missions are aligned with his business and working toward his Masters in Speech & Language Therapy.
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2140 Committee Opportunities
Boulder 2140 would be nothing without the leadership and dedication of its volunteer committees. More than 25 volunteers lend their energy and expertise to plan the events that you attend - from monthly happy hours around town to lunches with business mentors to volunteer projects supporting local non-profit organizations. If you're interested in getting involved in the leadership of 2140, check out the committee openings below and contact the co-chair to apply.
 Philanthropy Committee: 2140 is dedicated to local philanthropic activities that support youth, education and the environment. Our goal is to create our own sense of community while developing the skills to be successful at giving back with integrity, empathy and simplicity. Contact Rachel Kulkarni. Social & Cultural Events: From a night at the Shakespeare Festival to a cocktail party at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art to monthly happy hours around town, Boulder 2140 plans events for members to get to know each other and engage in cultural activities. Contact Kristin Macdonald.
Photo: The Social & Cultural Event Committee celebrate the success of A Taste of Fall last October which attracted nearly 200 young professionals. |
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We Love Our Beer Sponsors
 This summer two local Boulder breweries added an element of their own to 2140 events, and we'd like to extend our thanks for their generous support!
Upslope Brewing Company
Henry Wood (right) serves chilled cans of beer from Upslope Brewing Company at the June Happy Hour at the Boulder History Museum. Upslope is a new microbrewery in the North Boulder area that taps into Colorado's active lifestyle by offering quality hand-crafted ales in cans for the on-the-go beer enthusiast. Visit their brewery tap room for tastings, tours and pints.
Avery Brewing Company
Thanks to Avery Brewing Company for providing a nice cold beverage for 15 volunteers after the recent Betasso trailbuilding project (left). Their tap room is open seven days a week from noon to 7:00 p.m. with tours and live music. Visit www.averybrewing.com.
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Short-Term Job Opportunity
 The Boulder Chamber is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated professional to fill in for the member services manager during her maternity leave. This position will provide support services to Chamber members, including customer service, data management, and event and volunteer coordination. It's an excellent opportunity to get to know Boulder's business community and interact with a variety of professionals. The position is full time from approximately October 1, 2010 to January 12, 2011. Read full job description.
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About Boulder 2140
 Boulder 2140 is an affiliation group of the Boulder Chamber that plans events to meet the interests of a new generation of business professionals. The group's mission is to establish a community of young professionals dedicated to building and fostering relationships through professional development, philanthropic involvement, and cultural and social opportunities. Visit www.boulder2140.com.
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