september news from eagle river youth coalition
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Youth Spotlight,Eagle County Schools, Valley Tastings, Upcoming Events, Trainings, 5210 Heatlthy habits and eating, more
Monthly Newsletter
September 2015 Noteworthy News:
Youth Leader Spotlight: Jack SkidmoreSave the Date: Valley Tastings, October 1st Youth and Parent Award Nomination FormsERYC Staff Addition: Carol JohnsonMember Spotlight:Eagle County SchoolsUpcoming Member Events
Members in the MediaTraining Opportunities Development Corner Resources: 5210 Healthy Habits and EatingGet Involved: Starting HeartsThank yous!
Youth Leader Spotlight: Jack Skidmore
Be the change you want to see in the world!
"Oh Captain! My Captain! Rise Up and Hear the Bells!" Walt Whitman's poetry perfectly describes 17year old Jack Skidmore, Battle Mountain VarsitySoccer Team's CoCaptain and longstanding bell ringing volunteer for the Vail Valley Salvation Army. When you do the math, Jack has beenvolunteering in Eagle County for more than half of his life. A natural born athlete and leader, Jack displays a penchant for giving back because he believes
photo credit: Rex Keep
strongly in making the lives of others better. "Knowing that my actions play a role in improving people'slives in my community is very satisfying," explains Jack. Now that school is back in session, daily life for Jack consists of a rigorous course load of AdvancedPlacement and Dual Enrollment classes, followed by nightly practice with the Husky Men's Varsity SoccerTeam. Jack plays the crucial Goalie position, and has been a force to be reckoned with since he was asophomore. It doesn't hurt that Jack is...Continue Reading about Jack
~Carol JohnsonMarketing and Administrative Coordinator
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We want to hear from you!Nominate a Youth or Parent Today Youth Award Nomination FormOutstanding Parent Award Nomination Form
One of the highlights of the Valley Tastings event when we honor local youth with two different awards: The Summiteer and The LegacyBuilder. These awards are generously supported by The Colorado Trust. Nominees are judged on:
Development and growth as a leader and community member (atlarge, or within smaller community such as school)Exhibits commitment to an organization, cause or program, as well as collaboration with adult leaders, other youth and other organizationsShows ability to work with and for peoples of diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated contributions to an organization, program, or cause and resulting postive changes
Youth Nomination Critera:
Nominee can be nominated in one of the two categories.Nominees must have been involved with Eagle River Youth Coalition or a partnering agency within the past two years (August 2013August 2015). For alist of agencies, visit www.eagleyouth.org.Nominees must be 1219 years old.
New this year, we've also added a parent category for the Outstanding Parent Award. The recipient of this first time ERYC award willhave demonstrated strong family involvement, relationship to the goals of the community, are heavily engaged in their child(ren)'sdevelopment, and participation in opportunities for school, family and community improvement. Both nomination forms must be downloaded from your computer, filled out, completed by Wednesday, September 16 and returned toJason Peck, [email protected].
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ERYC ADDS NEW STAFF!Introducing Carol Johnson to the ERYC Team
Carol joined ERYC in August, 2015 as the Marketing and Administrative Coordinator, a newly created position. Having worked in Eagle County for the past 25 years in both privatebusiness and nonprofit sectors, Carol has developed a passion for serving youth. As a mother of three teenagers, Carol brings personal experience to the job as well as having worked withlocal youth in various settings including: Beaver Creek Resort Children's Ski Instructor, Eagle County School District Guest Teacher, Vail Valley Soccer Club Registrar and MarketingCoordinator, and most recently as the Advancement Assistant and Communications Assistant for Ski and Snowboard Club Vail. Prior to this, Carol worked for Vail Resorts and Slifer Designsin management positions for the marketing and public relations departments. With a penchant for creativity, Carol brings a wealth of experience, energy and knowledge to ERYC. She looksforward to collaborating with the ERYC team and the community atlarge to empower local youth to reach their full potential. Carol is a graduate of Boston College with a BA in Art Historyand when not at ERYC, enjoys watching her kids play sports and perform on stage, hiking with her dog and relaxing at her Edwards home with her family.
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Save the Date:
Valley Tastings: Food for YouthPresented by Town of Vail
October 1, 20156:30pm-9:00pm
Donovan Pavilion, Vail
Tickets On Sale Now!!!
Join ERYC for our largest annual fundraising event, helping to make youth acommunity priority. This event directly benefits the youth and families of the entire
Eagle River Valley
Become a Supporter | Learn more
Thank you to our sponsors:Town of Vail, Vail Daily, The Colorado Trust, 1st Bank, Alpine Bank, East West
Resorts, RA Nelson, Central Rockies Mortgage Corp, Mind Springs Health.
We teach the children of Eagle County to have creative and active minds, compassion forothers, enthusiasm for lifelong learning, and the courage to act on their dreams. Serving PreK through 12th grade students from Vail to Dotsero, including McCoy and Bond, Eagle County Schools is aninnovative district comprised of 867 professionals engaging nearly 6,800 students. Our vision is to prepare all of our students to beinternationally competitive graduates, who will be successful in their careers or college experience and contribute to theircommunities in positive and effective ways. The District benchmarks international top performing schools to model practices that lead to success for all students. We believethat the way to improve learning outcomes is through creating an environment where teachers are empowered and teach to highstandards, and where students are engaged in their learning through a selfdirected framework. Our student population is diverse in both demographics and economic background. With 34.6% of students being English Language
Learners compared with the state average of 14.4%, we are also uniquely positioned to evolve into a dual language district with bilingual graduates. This focus on duallanguage acquisition and teaching globalready skillssupports our vision of international competitiveness for our graduates.
Our schools and students are supported by active PTAs, local nonprofit foundations, youth servicesfocused organizations, and a variety of privatepublic partnerships and individual philanthropists. We are grateful for thedeep and broad support provided to our community schools and the students of Eagle County.
Family Leadership Training InstituteRegister now for the January 2016 class!
First 30 registrants are free!
One night per week,20 sessions of learning,
connencting and making a difference.
Contact Glenda Wentworth [email protected]
9704711097
Red Ribbon ProjectAnnual Fundraiser
Live Music by HardscrabbleETown is donating 10% of proceeds
Sept 11 | 59 pm | ETownFor more information
9708275900www.redribbonproject.org
SpeakUp ReachOutCommunity Walk & Heartbeat Memorial Baloon Launch
Sept. 12 | 8:30am11am | Dusty Boot, Eagle
Register as an individual or team atwww.speakupreachout.org
GET YOUR CARD!Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school. The Eagle Valley Library District wants to make sure
that every student has the most important school supply of all a free library card!Our libraries provide access and programs for students of all ages! From early
literacy and lap sit storytimes to encourage school readiness; afterschool programsfor elementary students that supplement STEAM education; mentoring programsand innovative makerspaces for teens as well as information and tools to helpprepare teens for college. There's really something for everyone and it's all free
with a library card.
Get your or your child's library card today!www.evld.org
Vail Rotary Duck RaceSunday, September 6th
Help Support local nonprofits through this duck race.
Celebrate the Labor Day weekend cheering on thousands of yellow rubber ducks racing downGore Creek through the heart of Vail Village.
The first duck to cross the finish line wins $5,000 or $1,000,000 if it's a predetermined LuckyDuck!
Visit www.VailDuckRace.com to buy your ducks.
Alpine Arts Center
School Year Drop In Hours for YouthActivities include painting, pottery, canvas painting, crafts,
clay sculpture, potters wheel,and art gallery shopping!
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 11 am7pm9709262732
www.alpineartscenter.orgSee detailed class information...
Members in the Media
Ute Springs Experiential Learning Center Concludes
2015 Camping Season
Walking Mountains Buys Sweetwater Parcels Bright Future Foundation Fundraiser
Training Opportunities
Bridges Out of PovertyDate: Tuesday, October 13Time: 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Location: Eagle County Garden Level ClassroomCost: Free for VVP and ERYC Members/ $15 for Nonmembers
(Book included)RSVP: Carol Johnson at [email protected]
by October 5 to secure a book
Description: If you are looking to counter poverty or its impact on people and businesses inyour community, Bridges Out of Poverty solutions give you the structures, ideas, and
concrete tools a community needs to prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty. Bridges Out ofPoverty is a book and an approach that helps employers, community organizations, socialservice agencies, and individuals address poverty in a comprehensive way. People from alleconomic classes come together to improve job retention rates, build resources, improve
outcomes, and support those who are moving out of poverty.
This overview session will cover the key concepts of Bridges Out of Povertyand is geared toward all audiences. This is a great opportunity for those whohave heard of Bridges Out of Poverty but have not yet had the chance toparticipate in training or who would like a refresher. The objective of thisoverview is to provide information to front line workers, management andcommunity members so that dialogue can begin about how each of us can
impact poverty in our daily work, organizations and community.
Next Live Webinar
Cultural and Class Conflicts in MentorMentee Matches: Strategies forMentoring Organizations and Professionals
Thursday, September 17, 20151:00 pm 2:15 pm EDT
Far too many of us are uncomfortable discussing race, culture and class. Respondingto conflict of "cultural and class tension" can be challenging for even the mostexperienced professional, but lack of discussion can negatively impact howmentoring programs recruit, support and engage mentees and mentors.
Practitioners and researchers believe that this "cultural and class tension" can beattributed to lack of proper screening, inadequate cultural competency training,
deficit thinking by the mentor, and unwitting microaggressions that play out duringthe match.
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Public Health in the Rockies 2015Elevate: Reaching New Heights in Public Health
September 1618, 2015 | Vail, ColoradoAll information about the 2015 conference, including
registration dates and details, can be found atwww.publichealthintherockies.org.
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Development OpportunitiesEmployment Opportunities
Catholic Charities:
Bilingual Child Care Community Outreach Specialist
Learn More Information
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Eagle County:
Public Health NurseDisease Prevention
Learn More Information
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SOS Outreach:
Resort Program Coordinator
Learn More Information
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JVA Consulting:
Social Enterprise Developer
Learn More Information
Development Trainings
Developing Effective Partnerships to Strengthen Your Community, 4‐partseriesSept. 15‐Oct. 6 | 10am‐12pm$100 full series/$35 per session | Denver | Info & To Register Highlighting Aspects of Diversity and the Importance of Inclusion forPerformance Excellence and Creating Successful Organizations, 4‐part seriesSept. 9‐Sept. 24 | $125 series/$40 per sessionDenver | Info & To Register Communicating Your Cause: Getting Your Board on BoardSept. 10 | 12pm‐4pm$50 | Greeley | Info & To Register
Finding Funding on the WebSept. 29 | 2pm‐4pm$25 early/$35 regular | Webinar | Info & To Register
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Development Resources Giving Colorado
We have just released a printed version of the 2014 statewide generositysurvey, Understanding Giving Beliefs and Behaviors of Colorado's Donors
. This publication highlights the four donor profiles found in Colorado. Downloadand read the report here. ___________
CRC Development Roundtables
September Roundtable featuring Daniels FoundationAug 17 | 2:00pm‐3:30pm | Denver or Teleconference$20 Early Bird ﴾ends 9/10﴿ | $35 Regular
Funding Opportunities
Vail Resorts EpicPromiseYouth Programs and Environmental InitiativesClick here for more informationDeadline: September 9, 2015,
The Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics FoundationEconomic Literacy GrantsClick here for more informationDeadline: September 15, 2015, and February 15, 2015 National Endowment for the HumanitiesDeadline: September 1, 2015Digital Humanities Start‐Up GrantsClick here for more informationDeadline: September 16, 2015 Department of Health and Human ServicesAging Research to Address Health DisparitiesClick here for more informationDeadline: September 17, 2015 Social Innovation FundREDF Social Enterprise FundingClick here for more informationDeadline: September 18, 2015
National Endowment for the ArtsOur TownClick here for more informationDeadline: September 21, 2015 Finish Line Youth FoundationYouth Sports Programs and Camp GrantsClick here for more informationDeadline: Sept. 30, 2015 and Dec. 31, 2015
Classics for Kids FoundationGrants to Purchase String InstrumentsClick here for more informationDeadline: Sept. 30, 2015 and Dec. 31, 2015
CoBiz Cares FoundationVarious Community GrantsClick here for more informationDeadline: October 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015
Caring for ColoradoVarious Health Related GrantsClick here for more informationDeadline: October 30, 2015 Cigna FoundationWorld of Difference GrantsClick here for more informationDeadline: November 1, 2015 Department of Health and Human ServicesAcademic‐Community Partnership Conference SeriesClick here for more informationDeadline: November 17, 2016 The Boettcher FoundationCapital GrantsClick here for more informationDeadline: November 20, 2015
Department of AgricultureNational Urban and Community Forestry Challenge CostShare Grant ProgramClick here for more informationDeadline: November 23, 2015
More OpportunitiesJVAColorado Grants
Register Now
Resources
5210Healthy Eating and Habits
Live Eat Play!Find current nutrition and health information aimed at helping you become better informed and more motivated
to achieve optimal health at every stage of your life.
Live Whether you're a student, parent, professional or active retiree, we've got some proven strategies and tips that can help you create a healthier worklifebalance!
Eat Learn more about choosing, preparing, serving, and enjoying foods that provide optimal nutrition to fuel your active lifestyle AND that meet the needs ofyour present life stagefrom preschool into retirement.
Play Engaging regularly in physical activities can bring you both pleasure and increased fitness! Discover a variety of activities with fitness benefits, as well asthe short and longterm 'payoffs' of physical activity.
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[email protected] Featured Opportunity: Contribute to Our Newsletter
Deadline for next newsletter submissions:
Wed, September 23 , 2015Email: Carol Johnson
DONATE TO YOUR FAVORITE NONPROFIT/GROUPEvery summer 100 volunteers help divert 80% of recycled and composted resourcesout of the landfill! Become part of the increasing movement to educate the public
about the importance of waste diversion, especially composting.
Every Sunday thru Sept. 27 from 9am3:30pm at Vail Farmers' Market. 10 15Volunteers are needed each day! You can sign up for a many as you like.
Individuals and Groups Welcome! You will receive a free tshirt, plus each time youvolunteer you also get to donate $25 to the nonprofit of your choice or student
club. Signup Today!
Starting Hearts needs volunteersfor the following:
1. Wordpress expert(s) to help improve the website
2. Volunteers to help with communityoutreach throughout the rest of the year
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Visit ERYC's website for the latest job and volunteer
opportunities for a rewarding experience serving Eagle CountyYouth
Check out current opportunities with:Bright Future FoundationGirl Scouts of ColoradoSpeakUp ReachOutStarting Hearts
The Youth FoundationWalking Mountains
Use our newsletter. It's a bright idea!
Support EYRC through Amazon Smile:
ERYC would like to THANK the following people andorganizations for:
Eagle County Governmentfor donating desks for our offices
Dr. Howard and Shawn Marie Fleischon
for donating two large flat screens
Director of Educator Quality Anne Heckman and Eagle County Schoolsfor inviting ERYC to participate in this year's Educator Academy
ERYC would like to thank the US Bank Foundationfor it's support of the 201516 Youth Leaders Council
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