Bad Ass Women in the News: Lady soldiers, athletes, business women and more

November 14, 3:31 PMWomen of the Web ExaminerBrit Horvat

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In the Company of Soldiers, by Melia Meichelbock,
was honored as an award-winning finalists in the
Autobiography/Memoir category of the National
Best Books 2008 Awards. Read about the author and
get more info on the book HERE. Read the story on
WomenOf.com.

There are plenty of gals making headlines both locally and globally, but why not find the best in one spot? Here are some of my favorite recent stories on local women doing bad ass stuff.

Mountaineer/businesswoman will share her journey to the summit at luncheon: Speaker Debbie Welle-Powell, MPA will share her journey to the summit and discuss taking risks, working hard and giving back at the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Downtown Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Denver Athletic Club 1325 Glenarm Place. The luncheon is $25 for CWCC members and $35 for non-members. Register at www.cwcc.org.

Female Soldier's Memoir Wins 2008 National Best Book Award: "I feel extremely honored to be an Award-Winning Finalist in this national book competition," says author Melia Meichelbock. "I hold nothing back in this tell-all book in the hope that readers will gain an honest insight on the war from a unique perspective, from living with all men and having an extra-marital affair to charges against my superior officers."

Women Entrepreneurs (from The Happiness Zone blog): "I just attended a Ladies Who Launch Event in Boulder at Common Threads with my daughter whom I'm visiting this week. As a lone entrepreneur, I long for the opportunity to connect and network with other women in business and creative projects. I think it's crucial. I do meet on the phone with a mastermind group of women from around the country, and I am so grateful for their support and inspiration."

Denver lands 2012 Women's Final Four: Denver has been selected as the site of the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four, the Metro Denver Sports Commission announced Friday.

Dear President Obama, Qualified Women are Everywhere: ... Yesterday there were new results from Colorado; two more women were elected. That gives Colorado the distinction of being the first state in the nation for women, at 38%. But Vermont and New Hampshire are not far behind, with 37.8% and 37.7% respectively. Once we drop the decimal points, we know that women will have arrived.

Soroptimist seeking outstanding women: Soroptimist of Fort Collins is accepting nominations of outstanding women in Northern Colorado who truly make a difference for women or girls. We invite readers to submit nominations for outstanding women in our community. The local nomination deadline is Jan. 1. Completed applications will be accepted, by mail, no later than Jan. 2.

CU women down Regis: With five players scoring in double figures, the University of Colorado women's basketball team topped Division II Regis 86-44 in a preseason exhibition game Sunday at Coors Events Center in Boulder.