T HE A LLIANCEOF P ROFESSIONAL W OMEN COMMUNIQUÉ J u n e 2 0 0 9 Connecting Women Personally, Professionally and Philanthropically W h a t ’s I n s i d e Managing Through A Pandemic: CLICK on any page or article Implications Of The Swine Flu (H1N1) below to GO directly to that page. On Your Business Managing Through A Pandemic: Implications Of The Swine Flu (H1n1) On Your Business ............1,3 The onset of a pandemic has wide-spread implications, yet few businesses have communicable disease policies to address the implications a pandemic can have in the workplace. As of May Alliance Foundation Receives 29, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") reported that 68 cases of $5 For Every Ticket Sold To The 2009 Festival Of Women & H1N1 flu, commonly called swine flu, were confirmed in Colorado. While 68 is a relatively Colorado Rapids Game On small number, the cost of failing to contain an outbreak could be catastrophic. As workplaces Saturday, June 20, 2009..............1-2 provide a fertile breeding ground for any virus, employers must step up and play a role in pre- Passport To United States venting the spread of communicable diseases such as the swine flu. Fundraiser Raises Over $11,000 For Alliance Foundation ................4-5 The CDC cautions all to stay informed, follow public health advice and take everyday precau- Special Event: tions to stay healthy, including staying home if you get sick. The CDC also encourages families 2009 Festival Of to “develop a family emergency plan” including storing a supply of food, medicine, face masks, Women Benefits The Alliance Foundation ..................6 alcohol-based hand rubs and other essential supplies. Continued on Page 3 Spring 2009 Issues Survey Results Are In! .........................7 Alliance Networking Events, Member News & Information ..8-11 Alliance Foundation Receives Just Tips: Tips On Microsoft & More .......................8 $5 For Every Ticket Sold To The Business Source .................12-13 2009 Festival Of Women & Colorado Calendar ...............................14 Rapids Game On Saturday, June 20, 2009 The Alliance Foundation is thrilled to be the charity recipient at the 2009 Festival of Women Receive a FREE Ad at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Festival promotes Colorado for referring new members companies, non-profits, women business owners, authors, speakers, designers, artisans and to The Alliance! local bands for a day of fun, education, workshops, pampering and shopping. As a small thank you for referring a new member to The “The Festival of Women will be a great place to hear inspiring stories, listen to workshops that will Alliance, you will receive a assist in your personal and professional growth, find unique and special one-of-a-kind gifts and RIN EABOLD complimentary business card learn more about many products and services available to women,” said E S , founder ad in the Communiqué. of Boutique for the Soul, LLC. “This festival will have it ALL, culture, music, education, and is a true celebration of the spirit and inspiration of women…. followed by some awesome soccer!” THE ALLIANCE OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN Headlining the event as keynote speakers are former first lady of Colorado, DOTTIE LAMM, Executive D i r e c t o r Channel 9’s Colorado & Company co-host, MARK MCINTOSH and the “marketing Ninja” ALECIA HUCK Pauline Huddleson- 303-368-4747 of Maverick & Company. E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.apwcolorado.org The Festival gets underway at 3:00 pm. Bring your girlfriends and mingle with women exhibitors P.O. Box 480384, Denver CO 80248 displaying their work, including that of artisans, importers, designers and distributors of products such as jewelry, clothing, fine art, pottery and wood/metal/leather/glassware, Continued on Page 2 2 T HE A LLIANCEOF P ROFESSIONAL W OMEN L e a d e r s h i p Alliance Foundation Receives $5 For Every Ticket E XECUTIVE C OMMITTEE Sold To The 2009 Festival Of Women & Colorado Rapids President — Peggy J. Anderson President-Elect — Alexandra M. Tune Game On Saturday, June 20, 2009 Continued from Page 1 Immediate Past Pres. — Emily Rae Secretary — Barbara Crawford children’s items, culturally diverse crafts, gift baskets, household accessories, paper products Treasurer — Shirley Potenza At Large — Suzanne Sanchez as well as financial, health and wellness services. After spending the afternoon being inspired, At Large — Elizabeth Mitchell enjoy the Colorado Rapids game which starts at 7:30 pm. The Rapids are playing DC At Large — Elizabeth B. Moore At Large — Stephanie Brooks United. You get to enjoy these two great events for only $15 and $5 from each ticket will go to the Alliance Foundation. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. B OARD M EMBERS Peggy J. Anderson For more information go to www.boutique4thesoul.com/festivalofwomen. Lisa Austin Joyce Branson Stephanie Brooks Bonnie Busekrus Help Us Sell Tickets & Raise More Check out the tentative schedule of Barbara Crawford Money for the Foundation! events for the 2009 Festival of Women Tammy Curmano Carolyn Marie Elliot The Alliance Foundation has been Jessica Lynch offered additional tickets to sell to the 3:00 . Festival Gates Open Dana Lynch Main Festival Stage: The Culhanes Elizabeth Mitchell game on June 20, 2009. These special Elizabeth B. Moore 3:30 . Alecia Huck-Speaker Tent Shirley Potenza reserved seats are normally $20 and are Stadium Concourse: Charlene Johnson Emily Rae 4:00 . Fashion Denver~Designer Fashion Show Shelly Reno available for $15 with $5 STILL Suzanne Sanchez Stadium Concourse Alexandra M. Tune going to the Alliance Foundation. Grab 4:20 . Main Festival Stage: Fina Dupa a group of your friends, bring your 4:45 . Mark McIntosh-Speaker Tent E MERITUS B OARD M EMBERS 5:30 . Stadium Concourse: Charlene Johnson Emilie Ailts kids soccer team (or baseball, lacrosse, Melinda Harper Leadville or Bust! Stadium Concourse volleyball teams) to the game or gather 5:40 . Main Festival Stage: b.sous Corporate M e m b e r s your family for a fun summer 6:00 . Dottie Lamm-Speaker Tent 6:30 . .Pre-game Co. Rapids Activities Begin ATHENA MEMBERS night. If you would like to order tick- Hein & Associates, LLP 7:00 . 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Please think about opportunities you have to get a group of family, friends, colleagues, and LuciData co-workers together to be inspired at the Festival of Women or just attend the Colorado McKenna, Long & Aldridge McKesson Rapids game on a beautiful summer evening. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Ryan, Gunsauls & O'Donnell, P.C. Wise Women Communications The Alliance is a member of and proudly supports: Colorado Women's Lobby, and The International Alliance for Women [Back to What’s Inside] 3 T HE A LLIANCEOF P ROFESSIONAL W OMEN Managing Through A Pandemic: Implications Of The Swine Flu (H1n1) On Your Business Continued from Page 1 How can employers help? Employers can serve as an information source, passing on important information from the CDC. In addition, employers should update policies that could come into play when employees fall ill and be prepared to address employees' questions. Consider the following: • FMLA and/or Other Sick Leave Policies. Policies should be reviewed to address the potential illness, and resulting absence from work, associated with a pandemic. • Discipline. What will you do if employees refuse to come to work because they are afraid of exposure? Will they be punished for job abandonment, or will exceptions be made? • Pay. If a workplace is closed, what portion of the workweek will be paid? What wages is the employer required to pay? • Staffing. At what point will you encourage employees to stay home or institute alternative work arrangements? What if staffing is drastically reduced? What duties may employees need to complete outside of their normal job description? What staff is “critical” and how will your business operate with an essential-staff-only crew? • Military. If employees are called up for service during a pandemic, what are the obligations under Federal and state law? • Scheduling. If the goal is to avoid crossing paths, should employees work on split schedules? Should some work from home? • Family Issues. If employees request leave to care for sick family members, what information are you allowed to request, and what information is off-limits? • Medical Examinations. Under what circumstances may an employer request medical examinations of employees who are well? Those who are returning from leave due to illness? What if employees insist on returning to work? The EEOC recently issued guidance to help employers stay compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act in response to issues raised by the H1N1 virus. (See www.eeoc.gov/facts/h1n1_flu.html). HR professionals should study this guidance and be prepared. • Leave Policies. Is there leave employees can use in such a situation? • Other Assistance. If employees need help dealing with the crisis, do you have an EAP or other counseling resources in place or readily available? • Discrimination.