Adult Education & the Future of Work

Dear CSLC members & friends, You’re invited to join us next Monday for our next program. We’ll gather online on Monday, January 30 at noon to discuss adult education in Colorado. We’ll feature a panel consisting of legislative, advocacy, and education experts to discuss the future of work and adult-focused education programs across the state. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here to receive the Zoom link

Legislation for consideration by CSLC Senate Bill 23-007, Adult Education – concerning enhancing adult education in Colorado (Sens. Rachel Zenzinger & Barbara Kirkmeyer).  Read the bill text here.

Panelists for January 30

Rep. Cathy Kipp (invited) House District 52 Rep. Kipp has served in the Colorado House since January of 2019. She currently serves as the State Representative for House District 52, which covers much of both south and East Fort Collins. She currently chairs the House Energy and Environment Committee, and serves on the House Finance Committee.

Katherine Keegan Colorado Office of the Future of Work Katherine Keegan is the Director of the Office of the Future of Work in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. She leads the state’s efforts to raise awareness about the future of work, build digital equity, and, through the State Apprenticeship Agency, expand access to registered apprenticeship programs.

Cathy Slaymaker Colorado Mountain College Cathy Slaymaker is the Adult High School Diploma Program Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty member at Colorado Mountain College. For 17 years prior to that she ran the in-facility Pre-Release Program for the Colorado Department of Corrections, Adult Parole and Comm-unity Corrections Division.

Paula Schriefer Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning Paula Schriefer became President and Chief Executive Officer of Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning in 2014. She is responsible for Spring Institute’s overall financial health, strategic direction, and programmatic success to achieve the organization’s mission of empowering individuals and organizations to succeed across languages and cultures.

Jocelyne Bisimwa Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning Jocelyne Bisimwa joined Spring Institute as Adult Education Lead Instructor in August 2021. Originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She studied biology and chemistry at College at Université Catholique de Bukavu for three years before relocating to Uganda. She tutored French to English speakers at Elite International Education Center and provided individual English tutoring. She immigrated to the United States in 2018.

Membership Information Don’t forget, you can become a CSLC member or renew your membership for 2023 online, right now! Renewing your membership or becoming a new member is affordable and easy. To pay online, simply follow the corresponding link below: $5 student membership $25 individual membership $50 organizational membership

We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Upcoming Programs February 6: Renters’ Rights February 13: TBA February 20:  No Program (Presidents’ Day)

2023 Executive Committee Chair: Randle Loeb Treasurer: Cynthia Wadle Secretary & Membership Chair: Susan Stark Legislative Chair: Chaer Robert Communications: Peter Severson Members at Large: Sarah Barnes, Dave DeLay, Aubrey Wilde, MJ Coleman, Benjamin Dunning

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Adult Education & the Future of Work

Dear CSLC members & friends, You’re invited to join us next Monday for our next program. We’ll gather online on Monday, January 30 at noon to discuss adult education in Colorado. We’ll feature a panel consisting of legislative, advocacy, and education experts to discuss the future of work and adult-focused education programs across the state. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here to receive the Zoom link

Legislation for consideration by CSLC Senate Bill 23-007, Adult Education – concerning enhancing adult education in Colorado (Sens. Rachel Zenzinger & Barbara Kirkmeyer).  Read the bill text here.

Panelists for January 30

Rep. Cathy Kipp  (invited)House District 52 Rep. Kipp has served in the Colorado House since January of 2019. She currently serves as the State Representative for House District 52 which covers much of both south and east Fort Collins. She currently chairs the House Energy and Environment Committee, and serves on the House Finance Committee.

Katherine Keegan Colorado Office of the Future of Work Katherine Keegan is the Director of the Office of the Future of Work in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. She leads the state’s efforts to raise awareness about the future of work, build digital equity, and, through the State Apprentice-ship Agency, expand access to registered apprenticeship programs.

Cathy Slaymaker Colorado Mountain College Cathy Slaymaker is the Adult High School Diploma Program Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty member at Colorado Mountain College. For 17 years prior to that she ran the in-facility Pre-Release Program for the Colorado Department of Corrections, Adult Parole and Comm-unity Corrections Division.

Paula Schriefer Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning Paula Schriefer became President and Chief Executive Officer of Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning in 2014. She is responsible for Spring Institute’s overall financial health, strategic direction, and programmatic success to achieve the organization’s mission of empowering individuals and organizations to succeed across languages and cultures.

Jocelyne Bisimwa Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning Jocelyne Bisimwa joined Spring Institute as Adult Education Lead Instructor in August 2021. Originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she studied biology and chemistry at College at Université Catholique de Bukavu for three years before relocating to Uganda, where she tutored French to English speakers at Elite International Education Center and provided individual English tutoring. She immigrated to the United States in 2018.

Membership Information Don’t forget, you can become a CSLC member or renew your membership for 2023 online, right now! Renewing your membership or becoming a new member is affordable and easy. To pay online, simply follow the corresponding link below: $5 student membership $25 individual membership $50 organizational membership

We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Upcoming Programs February 6: Renters’ Rights February 13: TBA February 20:  No Program (Presidents’ Day)

2023 Executive Committee Chair: Randle Loeb Treasurer: Cynthia Wadle Secretary & Membership Chair: Susan Stark Legislative Chair: Chaer Robert Communications: Peter Severson Members at Large: Sarah Barnes, Dave DeLay, Aubrey Wilde, MJ Coleman, Benjamin Dunning

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Colorado Social Legislation Committee www.cslc.org

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COLORADO SOCIAL LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

P.O. Box 181032

Denver, CO  80218

Request for CSLC Position on State Legislation (2023 Session)

Request must be made by a CSLC member & be for a bill which has been introduced.

Bill Number: 

Bill Title: 

Sponsors: 

Desired Position:  __    Support       _____     Oppose    

Person/Organization making the request: 

This is our policy for bill endorsement/opposition:

1. Member requests CSLC to endorse/oppose one week.
2. The following week the request is discussed. Requesting member briefly states why CSLC should support or oppose.  Other members are invited to briefly state why CSLC should support or oppose the bill. CSLC members should feel free to debate whether a requested position be taken as it reflects on our credibility and reputation. The purpose is not to rubberstamp a request, but to add our voice for legislation consistent with our values.
3. Members are ask to vote: (a) Do they support the bill? b. Do they oppose the bill? c.  Do they prefer CSLC have no position on the bill? d. Do they abstain?   An official position requires a majority of members present who vote that day. 
4. In special cases, if a committee hearing will take place prior CSLC’s second reading, and if the proposed CSLC vote on a position is noted in advance in our weekly email, then the email notification may substitute for the first reading.

When CSLC members have voted, CSLC may be listed among organizations supporting or opposing the legislation, and our position will be noted in the Executive Committee minutes and on the CSLC website.

If Please write one or two paragraphs that state 1) what the bill would do and 2) the primary reasons why CSLC should support or oppose the bill.  Fact sheets are welcome.

What the bill will do

Reasons for support/opposition: 

What website or contact person can people contact to learn more about the bill?

A bill previously considered by the members and on which a position has been established by vote of the membership may be reconsidered when significant changes are made to the bill and it is again brought to the attention of the members of CSLC.  An announcement and short justification for reconsideration shall be sent by email to the membership during the week prior to reconsideration and a vote taken at a regularly scheduled meeting of the membership.

A digital copy of the form can be requested from, and the completed form should be emailed to, Chaer Robert, CSLC Legislative Chair at crobert@cclponline.org

Below  is our panel for next Monday January 30th on Adult Education

attached are photos. 

Rep Kipp is tentative- she has a conflicting meeting but will try to join at some point.

Jocelyn is likely joining at 12:30 .

We will be voting on whether to endorse SB007 at the End of the Meeting.

Rep Boesenecker indicated he would join for a few minutes to accept his 2022 legislator award

( I mailed the awards to the awardees since we are now meeting virtually. )

I will be looking for him, and will pause between speakers assuming he can join us. I would not put his name on the meeting notice- that’s just an FYI.

Rep. Cathy Kipp ( TENTATIVE)

Rep. Kipp has served in the Colorado House since January of 2019. She currently serves as the State Representative for House District 52 which covers much of both south and east Fort Collins. She currently chairs the House Energy and Environment Committee, and serves on the House Finance Committee.

Katherine Keegan

Katherine Keegan is the Director of the Office of the Future of Work in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. She leads the state’s efforts to raise awareness about the future of work, build digital equity, and, through the State Apprenticeship Agency, expand access to registered apprenticeship programs.

Cathy Slaymaker

Cathy Slaymaker is the Adult High School Diploma Program Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty member at Colorado Mountain College. For 17 years prior to that she ran the in-facility Pre-Release Program for the Colorado Department of Corrections, Adult Parole and Community Corrections Division.

Paula Schriefer

Paula Schriefer became President and Chief Executive Officer of Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning in 2014. She is responsible for Spring Institute’s overall financial health, strategic direction, and programmatic success to achieve the organization’s mission of empowering individuals and organizations to succeed across languages and cultures.

Jocelyne Bisimwa

Jocelyna Bisimwa joined Spring Institute as Adult Education Lead Instructor in August 2021. Originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she studied biology and chemistry at College at Université Catholique de Bukavu for three years before relocating to Uganda, where she tutored French to English speakers at Elite International Education Center and provided individual English tutoring. She immigrated to the United States in 2018.

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Join the Colorado Social Legislation Committee today at noon to discuss the implementation of Proposition 123, which was approved with 52.6% Yes votes by Colorado voters in November. Prop 123 will impact wide-ranging areas related to affordable housing, development, services on homelessness, and more while exempting the money from our state’s revenue limit. Joining the discussions is our own Cathy Alderman, Chief Communications and Public Policy Officer, Luke Teater of Thrive Economics, and Meghan MacKillop of

Colorado Municipal League.

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Implementing Prop 123: Funding Housing in Colorado Dear CSLC Members & Friends ,Thank you to all those who joined us for our first meeting of the year on January 9! The opening-day excitement was palpable among the people gathered at First Baptist. Our upcoming meetings will take place on Zoom unless otherwise announced, but we’ll be looking out for opportunities to combine the flexibility of Zoom with the energy of in-person gatherings. You’re invited to join us next Monday for our next program. We’ll gather online on Monday, January 23 at noon to discuss the implementation of Proposition 123, which was approved with 52.6% Yes by Colorado voters in November. Prop 123 will impact wide-ranging areas related to affordable housing, development, services on homelessness, and more, while exempting the money from our state’s revenue limit. Policymakers and advocates will be working this session to figure out how to implement this new opportunity while working through some of its potential challenges. We look forward to seeing you there! Join us on Zoom (click to follow link) Sen. Julie Gonzales (invited)Senate District 34 Senator Julie Gonzales represents Senate District 34 in Denver. She chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and serves as Majority Whip in the Senate chamber. She also sits on the Local Government & Housing, State Veterans & Military Affairs, and Legal Services Committees. She was first elected to the legislature in 2018 to succeed Sen. Lucia Guzman, and was re–elected unopposed in November 2022 November of 2022. Luke Teater Thrive Economics Luke is an independent housing economist and policy consultant working to end the housing crisis in Colorado. He formerly worked as the Chief Economist and Deputy Budget Director for Tax and Economic Development for Governor Polis. He was one of the principal architects and advocates for Proposition 123, alongside Gary Community Ventures, and is now working towards its implementation. Meghan MacKillop Colorado Municipal League Meghan is responsible for advocating municipal interests before the state legislature. Her issues include transportation and transit; public health; substance abuse; affordable housing; land use and annexation; air quality; sustainability; and municipal courts. She also assists in training and answering inquiries for other municipal officials on various topics. Meghan joined the League in January 2021. Don’t forget, you can become a CSLC member or renew your membership for 2023 online, right now! Renewing your membership or becoming a new member is affordable and easy. To pay online, simply follow the corresponding link below: $5 student membership $25 individual membership $50 organizational membership We look forward to seeing you on Monday! Upcoming ProgramsJ January 30: Renters’ RightsFebruary 6: TBD February 13: TBD2023 Executive Committee Chair: Randle Loeb Treasurer: Cynthia Wadle Secretary & Membership Chair: Susan Stark Legislative Chair: Chaer Robert Communications Chair: Peter Severson Members at Large: Sarah Barnes, Dave DeLay, Aubrey Wilde, MJ Coleman, Benjamin Dunning Contact:cslc.news@gmail.comColorado Social Legislation Committeewww.cslc.org See what’s happening on our social sites: ‌  ‌

Annual Meeting January 9 at Noon at the First Baptist Church 14th and Grant in the community room Please come out to our first meeting of the Legislative Session.

cslccommunications Please join the Colorado Social Legislation Committee for an in-person gathering to kick off the 2023 session! We hope you can join CSLC on Monday, Jan. 9 at noon at First Baptist Church of Denver for our annual meeting, a state fiscal preview and an opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues! What: CSLC annual meeting and fiscal preview When: Monday, Jan. 9 from 12:00 to 1:15 Where: First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373 Grant Street Refreshments will be served at the meeting, so please RSVP to cslc.news@gmail.com  by Wednesday, Jan. 4 to let us know if you will attend!

Please join the Colorado Social Legislation Committee for an in-person gathering to kick off the 2023 session!

We hope you can join CSLC on Monday, Jan. 9 at noon at First Baptist Church of Denver for our annual meeting, a state fiscal preview and an opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues!

What: CSLC annual meeting and fiscal preview

When: Monday, Jan. 9 from 12:00 to 1:15

Where: First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373 Grant Street

Refreshments will be served at the meeting, so please RSVP to cslc.news@gmail.com by Wednesday, Jan. 4 to let us know if you will attend!

Your membership supports our efforts to provide educational and networking opportunities among human needs advocates at the Colorado State Capitol. Your dues make it possible for us to provide the following benefits:

• Pertinent and timely programs on key human needs issues. We offer a virtual program every Monday from Noon to 1:15 p.m. during the legislative session. 
• A voice in determining our legislative priorities. Members are entitled to vote on CSLC’s positions on legislation as well as to introduce bills for our consideration.
• A voice in determining our governance. Members are entitled to vote for members and officers of the CSLC Executive Committee.
• Listing in our online CSLC Member Directory.
• Signature and special events on key issues of the day. These events include our annual Lobbyist Luncheon and our Fall Forum on ballot issues and key issues of the day.

Renewing your membership or becoming a new member is affordable and easy. To pay online simply click the corresponding button above for a $5 Student Membership , $25 Individual Membership or
$50 Organization Membership. Or complete the membership application and mail a check payable to CSLC to: CSLC P.O. Box 181032 Denver, Colorado 80218. 

We’re the oldest actively engaged state legislative 401(C)3 working on behalf of supporting the important process of including citizens in understanding legislation before the Colorado General Assembly.

Please consider joining us on Mondays during the legislature’s 180 days of operation as we consider bills being initiated by the leadership of the community across the state. We meet from noon to 1:15pm every Monday beginning in early January until mid May. 

Many of you have been involved as participating organizations and individuals and we’d love for you to become a member! And please recommend anyone who you wish to join us.

And we are always looking for new executive leadership committee members to help us plan the Monday meetings, and for communications event planning. Send recommendations for the CSLC executive leadership committee to Randleloeb@gmail.com with their contact information.

 Thank you,

Randle

Colorado Social Legislative Committee 
for questions call 720-837-7053

Save the Date:CSLC is back on January 9, 2023

Dear CSLC Members & Friends, It has been too long since we’ve seen you in person. With all that’s transpired over the last couple of years, everyone is finding new ways to mix online connection with in person opportunities. CSLC has moved much of its programming to Zoom since March of 2020, and while that has made our programs more available to people across Colorado, we still miss seeing you! We’re excited to announce that our first meeting of 2023 will be in-person, and it will be at a familiar location: First Baptist Church, 1373 Grant Street, Denver. This will also serve as our annual meeting, where a new slate of Executive Committee members will be proposed and voted on by our membership. We’re looking forward to gathering so much that we’ll be providing a light lunch for all attendees, too! In addition, we’ll have a great panel of presenters to share our regular fiscal preview of the 2023 legislative session. Come one, come all! To recap: WHAT: CSLC Annual Membership meeting & lunch panel: “2023 Legislative Session Fiscal Preview”WHERE: First Baptist Church, 1373 Grant Street, DenverWHEN: Monday, January 9, 2023 from noon to 1:15pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

Don’t forget, you can also become a CSLC member or renew your membership for 2023 online, right now! Renewing your membership or becoming a new member is affordable and easy. To pay online, simply follow the corresponding link below: $5 student membership$25 individual membership$50 organizational membership

2022 Executive Committee (outgoing) Chair: Sarah BarnesVice Chair: Mathew MengeshaTreasurer: Cynthia WadleSecretary & Membership Chair: Susan StarkLegislative Chair: Chaer RobertCommunications Chair: Randle LoebMembers at Large: Kay Bengston, Dave DeLay, Nan Morehead, Diane Rich, Peter Severson, Chip Spreyer, Aubrey Wilde

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Join our 2022 Fall Forum!

Dear CSLC Members & Friends, Please join the Colorado Social Legislation Committee on Thursday, October 6 from 5-6:30 p.m. for our virtual Fall Forum, presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Colorado! It will be a two part event featuring Colorado’s election system and a review of the ballot measures we’ll be voting on this fall. Colorado’s Innovative and Stellar Election System Hear from authors of a new report from the League of Women Voters on the accessibility, transparency and security of Colorado’s election system. Gerry Cummings – LWV, Arapahoe-Douglas CountiesSusan Stark – LWV, Denver CountyStacie Johnson – LWV, Boulder CountyKaren Sheek – LWV, Montezuma County  Colorado 2022 Ballot MeasuresLearn about several measures appearing on Colorado’s statewide ballot this fall. Dr. Toni Larson – Past President, League of Women Voters of Colorado Register here: Zoom Webinar Registration CSLC Fall ForumThursday, October 6 5 – 6:30 p.m. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar on Oct. 6.

We look forward to seeing you there!

2022 Executive CommitteeChair: Sarah BarnesVice Chair: Mathew MengeshaTreasurer: Cynthia WadleSecretary & Membership Chair: Susan StarkLegislative Chair: Chaer RobertCommunications Chair: Randle LoebMembers at Large: Kay Bengston, Dave DeLay, Nan Morehead, Patrick Potyondy, Diane Rich, Peter Severson, Chip Spreyer, Aubrey Wilde

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