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Generative AI (ChatGPT): The Secret Weapon Your Competitors Don’t Want You to Know About

Generative AI (ChatGPT): The Secret Weapon Your Competitors Don’t Want You to Know About
October 9, 2024 The meeting will be at Little America at 12 noon.
Shawn Mill, CEO, Pisteyo
Generative AI (ChatGPT): The Secret Weapon Your Competitors Don’t Want You to Know About

Shawn Mills is the CEO/Partner at Pisteyo, where he guides organizations in leveraging AI to drive innovation. As the founder of Lunavi, a leading technology consulting firm, Shawn has a proven track record of building successful companies from the ground up.

At Pisteyo, Shawn focuses on innovation that empowers clients to stay ahead of industry trends. He leverages deep understanding of technology and strategy to position the firm as a trusted partner for AI transformation.

Are you ready to discover the game-changing tool that could give your small business a competitive edge? Join us for “Generative AI (ChatGPT) for Small Businesses: The Secret Weapon Your Competitors Don’t Want You to Know About”, where we’ll unveil how this transformative technology is no longer just for Silicon Valley giants. Generative AI is now accessible, affordable, and designed with user-friendly tools that allow small businesses to tap into advanced capabilities like automated content creation, personalized marketing, and 24/7 customer engagement. Imagine having the power to craft unique customer experiences or streamline daily operations without needing a team of tech experts. In this presentation, you’ll hear real-life examples of small businesses—just like those here in Cheyenne—that are already using generative AI to increase sales, save time, and make smarter decisions. We’ll break down how this technology works, why it’s so affordable, and, most importantly, how it can set your business apart. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about a powerful tool that could revolutionize your business, with practical insights and guidance on how Pisteyo can support you every step of the way. Prepare to explore the AI advantage that your competitors are overlooking!

LCCC Flight Crew
The LCCC Athletic Director and "flight crew" were on hand last week to update the club on who the new and existing coaches are. Student athletes were introduced and spoke to the club on where they were from and what ambitions they had. AD Mark Puev introduced John Kershaw (E Sports Head Coach), Dean Finnerty (Rodeo Coach), Lugo Arenas (Woman's Head Soccer Coach), Zach Shaver (Head Volleyball Coach), Jazzmine Espinoza (Assistant Volleyball Coach and past LCCC player), Danielle Rinaldo (Womens Head Basketball Coach). AD Puev commented on the importance of good grades, how LCCC excels in this area. He said each team receives (5) tuition waivers. Looks like an awesome line up for 2024/2025!
Rotary Hero
Sylvia Hackl nominated Mary Schwem as her Rotary Hero for all the work Mary does for the club.
Larry Atwell Honored
President Beth and Cheyenne Rotary Foundation Chair Brent thank Larry Atwell for acquiring and helping to install the Peace Pole in Rotary Park.  This is the first improvement at Cheyenne Rotary Park.
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Ed Wallace Memorial
Mary Guthrie provided the following memorial for Ed Wallace at last week's meeting:
 
Ed Wallace died last week, just a few days before his 86th birthday. His membership in the Rotary Club was deeply important to him, and the Cheyenne Rotary Club benefited greatly from his longtime involvement and active contributions.       
A native of Colorado, Ed played basketball in high school and graduated from Colorado State University. He remained active in the CSU alumni club in Cheyenne and proudly wore the school’s green and gold colors. He was known to remind friends of his alma mater’s athletic success whenever the Rams triumphed over the Cowboys.
After college, Ed enlisted  in the Air Force. He later moved to Cheyenne and began a long career working for Fowler’s, a family-owned, upscale department store.  Later he worked for Burke Moving and Storage and  the Wyoming National Guard,  where he specialized in contracts and procurement.  His attention to detail and expertise were highly valued by all of his employers.    In retirement he served as a door man for the Wyoming legislature.
Ed served the Rotary Club in numerous ways. He was on the Board of Directors and a member of the Cheyenne Rotary Foundation Board.  For several years, he was part of the sergeant-at-arms team that warmly welcomed members each week. He also took charge of the club directory, ensuring it was complete and up-to-date. Determined to include photos of every member, Ed personally visited those without photos with a photographer to ensure no one was missed. He was known for his reliability and for always getting the job done right.
Ed had a great sense of humor,  was tenderhearted, and never spoke an unkind word about anyone.  A friend observed that his friends valued deeply the kind of man he was and she felt lucky to be counted as a friend. 
At her first meeting as president, President Beth honored Ed as Rotarian of the Week—a well-deserved recognition that Ed greatly appreciated.
Ed, thank you for your friendship and unwavering commitment to Rotary. You will be missed and warmly remembered.
Services for Ed will be at Weiderspahn Chapel October 9 at 2 pm.
Application for Membership
Michelle Stephensen applied for membership in our club. Michelle is the owner of Mountain Lakes Bookkeeping, she is sponsored by President Beth.
LCCC Rotaract Club Presents Check
The LCCC Rotaract Club presented a check for $984 to our Rotary Club to help fight polio at the Spike Out Polio volleyball game last Saturday.  Receiving the check for the Rotary Club is Bob Elwell.
Rotary District 5440 Fall Assembly
Rotarians from District 5440 should have recieved this invite from Kellie Kegerreis.  The Board of the Cheyenne Rotary Club voted last week to reimburse the $50 fee for any of our Rotary Club members who attend.  
 
Event:Rotary District 5440 Fall Assembly
Date:Oct. 12, 2024 9:00 a.m. - Oct. 12, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Fee:$50.00
Location:Laramie County Community College (LCCC)
1400 E College Dr
Cheyenne, WY United States of America
82007
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Details:

Assembly will take place at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne in the Clay Pathfinder Building (on the backside of the college).

Registration check-in will begin at 9am.

Opening session will begin at 10am.

Adjourn by 3:30pm.

Agenda can be found on the event page.

Speakers
Shawn Mill, CEO, Pisteyo
Oct 09, 2024
Generative AI (ChatGPT): The Secret Weapon Your Competitors Don’t Want You to Know About
Maestro William Intriligator
Oct 16, 2024
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra 70th Anniversary Season
Nathaniel Trelease
Oct 23, 2024
America 250 Program
Chris Woodruff
Oct 30, 2024
The Rotary Foundation
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Beth VanDeWege
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Lori Garrison
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Brittany Ashby
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Scott Fox
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Mary Schwem
Rotary Foundation Chair
Lori Schoene
Club Administration
Robert Elwell
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Larry Walters
New Generations Co Chair
Kirsten Malm
New Generations Co-Chair
Bailey Nowak
Service Projects C0-Chair
Carly Rando
Service Projects Co-Chair
Tom Bass
Membership Co-Chair
Jean Chrostoski
Membership Co-Chair
David Bartlett
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Sarah Compton
President - Cheyenne Rotary Foundation
Brent Lathrop
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Cindy Pomeroy
Secretary - Cheyenne Rotary Foundation
Kevin Harris
Treasurer - Cheyenne Rotary Foundation
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Member - Cheyenne Rotary Foundation
Lucie Osborn
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