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FamilyJamRecap,FlashMob,NewGrantOpportunities,UpcomingEvents,YouthSpotlight,
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MonthlyNewsletter
June2014
ERYCAwardedLEAFGrantFunding

ERYC was recently awarded LEAF funding through The Colorado Department of
Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, Community Prevention and Early
Intervention Programs. This funding is intended for counties that above the state
average per 1,000 residents for Driving under the Influence (DUI/DWAI). ERYC
receivedthisfundingtofocusonyouthsubstanceuseandimpaireddrivingprevention
and plans to increase evidencebased substance use prevention education.
TableofContents
ERYCAwardedLeafGrantFunding
YouthSpotlight:WendyCarrasco
FamilyJam&PlanRecap
ERYCMembershipSurvey
FlashMobforMentalHealth
MemberSpotlight:UteSprings
MemberEvents
MembershipCorner:TrainingsandGrants
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ERYChasbeencoordinatingsubstanceusepreventioneducationinhighschoolsfor
the last five years and most recently coordinated a pilot program at one local middle
school. With these funds, ERYC will be able to expand this prevention education to
reach more youth younger and encourage healthy lifestyles that are substance free,
reducingthepotentialforyouthimpaireddriving.
Funds will also be utilized to offer Drug Impairment Training for Educational
Professionals.Thistrainingwillincreaseschoolfacultycapacitybygivingthembetter
tools and knowledge on recognizing youth impairment and following procedures to
limityouthdrivingwhileimpairedandreducethisbehaviorinthefuture.
Lastly,ERYCwillworkwithlocallawenforcementtocoordinatemorepartypatrols
around key times of the year when there is an increase in youth substance use and
impaired driving. These patrols will support local DUI efforts in addition to
supportingthereductionofyouthimpaireddriving.
NationalSafetyMonth
Week 1:PreventPrescriptionDrugAbuse
Week 2:Stoptrips,slipsandfalls
Week 3:Beawareofyoursurroundings
Week 4:Putanendtodistracteddriving
1stBank
AvonPoliceDepartment
BrightFutureFoundation
CMCUpwardBound
CSUExtension
EagleCountyParamedicServices
EagleCountyPreventionCommittee
EagleCountySchools
EagleCountySheriff'sOffice
EagleValleyLibraryDistrict
EarlyChildhoodPartners
GirlScoutsofColorado
MindSpringsHealth
RedRibbonProject
SamaritanCenteroftheRockies
SpeakUpReachOut
StartingHearts
SOSOutreach
UteSpringsExperientialLearningCenter
VailInternationalHockey
VailValleySalvationArmy
WalkingMountains
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Thank you to the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health, local law enforcement
partners and Eagle County Schools for collaborating to prevent and deter impaired
drivingandrelatedbehaviors.


~Mikayla Curtis
Resource Development Coordinator



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YouthLeaderSpotlight:WendyCarrasco

Formanyhighschoolseniors,showingupforclassesduringtheweeksleadingupto
graduation is a feat. Envision waking up at 5:30am, braving a two hour roundtrip
commute often during treacherous spring blizzards and horrendous road conditions,
and a commitment to finishing all of outstanding projects and you've got Wendy
Carrasco,BattleMountainHighSchoolsenior.
While Carrasco enjoys spending her time reading, writing and drawing, she has
found time to serve as an intern with the Eagle River Youth Coalition (ERYC), an
organization that serves youth and families in Eagle County. Carrasco hopes to gain
professional experience through her internship, and has enjoyed increasing her
community involvement and learning about various local initiatives related to youth
andsafety.
Women'sEmpowermentWorkshop
TheYouthFoundation

Visitourwebsiteforthelatestvolunteer
opportunitiesforarewardingexperienceserving
EagleCountyYouth

Checkoutcurrentopportunitieswith:
BrightFutureFoundation
GirlScoutsofColorado
SOSOutreach
SpeakUpReachOut
StartingHearts
TheYouthFoundation
WalkingMountains
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ContinueReadingaboutWendy>>>>


~Michelle Stecher
Executive Director

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FamilyJam&PlanRecap

This year's Family Jam & Plan on May 17th was a huge success, connecting over
150 youth and adults with 16 local organizations from across the valley. This
Beazerohero!!
Walkingmountainsisinneedofvolunteersforupcoming
local"ZeroWaste"events.Jointheteamandbecome
partoftheincreasingmovementtoeducatethepublic
abouttheimportanceofwastediversion.
ZeroWasteeventswillbehappening
JuneSeptember,2014.
Formoreinformationortosignup,pleasecontact
MelissaKirr:
melissak@walkingmountains.orgor(970)8279725x133
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annual event is intended for local families to learn about the many unique
organizations and plan for the Summers by signing up for the many programs and
services. With so many nonprofits in the valley it helps to put a face to the many
different names.

Continue Reading >>>


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NeedHelpRecruiting
Volunteers?
Let ERYC help you recruit volunteers for your
programs and events by filling out a
Action Sheet. ERYC can promote your
opportunities on our website, Facebook and at
events and programs. Please send your completed
formstoDrewKartos.

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JobOpportunity!!

TheBrightFutureFoundationishiringa
Violence Prevention Coordinator to join their
passionate team of professionals. Check out the job
descriptionhere.

NationalSafetyMonth
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ERYCMemberSatisfactionSurvey

As a coalition, we want to make sure we are doing our job, and doing it well. We
strive for excellence at ERYC and take our membership program very seriously.
Therefore,wewanttoknowifwe'remeetingourmembers'expectationsandneeds.

If you are an ERYC Member, please take 23 minutes to fill out this short survey
regardingyoursatisfactionwithus.

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FlashMobforMentalHealth

Michelle and Mikayla from ERYC impressed us with their dancing skills at the
recent Flash Mob at the Board of County
Commissioners meeting. Check out their moves here
(hint:theyareinthelastrow).

Keepyourkidssafethismonthwiththehelpofthis
informativewebsite,completewithrisks,videosand
preventionmethods.
CategoryN
Remember

DeadlineforJulynewslettersubmissions:
June18th,2014
Email:DrewKartos

Use our newsletter. It's a bright idea!

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UteSpringsExperientialLearningCenter
UteSpringsExperientialLearningCenter(USELC)isanonprofitorganizationthatsupportscommunitiesinthecultivationofsocial/emotional
learningthroughexperiencesinnature.Ourvisionistoempowerindividualstolead
communitieswithvision,integrity,compassionandpurpose.

UteSpringsExperientialLearningCenterisofferingcampsthissummerforchildrenfrom7yrsto
17yrs. Our focus during each camp experience is to increase selfawareness, increase social
awareness,assistwithrelationshipskillsandprovideleadershiptraining,allwithin(andwithout)
anaturebasedprogramthatforgesaconsciousconnectiontoplacesinourbeautifulvalley!Our
campsspanfourdaysfromTuesdaythroughFridaywithanovernightcampoutonThursday.

DailyAdventures:

Tuesday Campers will explore UTE history while defining what community means to them. Activities may include: Team
BuildingInitiatives,ShelterBuilding,MapandCompass,NativeAmericanArtsandCrafts,StoryTelling,HuntingandGathering

WednesdayCamperswillinvestigateSPRINGSandhowwaterconnectsalloflife.
Activities may include: Boat Building, Fishing, Canoeing, Team Building Initiatives , Aquatic Community Exploration, Water
Play
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ThursdayEXPERIENTIALLEARNING(campout!)
Camperswillexperiencewhatitmeanstoliveaspartofacommunityand
theimportanceofdiversity.
Activities may include: Team Building Initiatives, Camp Building, Arts
and Crafts, Group Cooking , Campfire & Story Telling, Plant and
AnimalIdentification

FridayAstheweekcomestoanendcamperswillreturntotheCENTER
of what they have cultivated, themselves. This is our Animal Assisted
Activitiesdayandcamperswillhavetheopportunitytoreflectontheweek
while interacting with horses, goats, chickens and gardens as we journey
outtoaprivateranchin
Gypsum!
Due to high demand, we have opened two more Elementary School Adventure Camps!! One up valley in EagleVail and one
downvalleyinEagle!
We only have 5 spots available in our down valley Middle School Challenge Camp, so sign up now
atwww.UteSpringsELC.org.
Our High School Leadership camps are looking for excited young adults looking for CPR and Councilorintraining
opportunities!
Always, always we are looking for spirited individuals looking to volunteer! If you are interested please contact Amy Ben
Horinatamy@UteSpringsELC.org.
CheckouttheNEWwebsite.

ContinueReadingabouthowUteSpringsusessocial/emotionallearning(SEL)>>>

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FamilyLearningCenter:EnrollforSummer
EnrichmentPrograms

Highlyeffectivekindergartenreadiness
programs,Developmentallyappropriatesocial
emotionalstrategies,

UteSpringsSummerProgramsand
FundraisingCampaign

UteSpringsExperientialLearningCenteris
currentlyregisteringMiddleSchoolandHigh
Schoolersfortheirsummerprograms!
EVLDSummerReadingProgram

Thissummer'stheme,"Fizz,Boom,READ!"
exploresallkindsofsciencetopicsfromfood
sciencetogrossology,bubbleexperimentsto
technofun,andweatherandnature
explorations.JeffandPaigewillhelpuskickoff
thissummer'sprogramwiththeirplayfulnature
andsciencebasedmusicandstoriesforkids.

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Date:MondayFriday
Time:7:30am5:30pm
Location:AlpineArtsCenter
Ages:8weeksto6yearsold
Cost:$40/person

Spaceislimitedto40peoplesoreserveyour
spotnow@970.926.2732or
alpineartscenter.org

SpaceislimitedsoregisteringNOWwillreserve
yourspot!!

Helpsupporttheseincredibleprograms
throughtheirfundraisingcampaignhere!!

KICKOFFEVENTSCHEDULE:
EaglePublicLibrary:Tuesday,June3,1:00pm
GypsumPublicLibrary:Tuesday,June3,3:00pm
AvonPublicLibrary:Wednesday,June4,1:00pm

EVLDReadingBuddiesProgram

TheReadingBuddiesprogrampairsteen
volunteerswithyoungerkidsforanhourof
oneononesharedreading,onceaweekfor8
weeks!ReadingBuddiesisforLittleBuddies
(studentsingrades13)andBigBuddies(teen
mentorsingrades912).

AvonLibrary:Wednesdays,June11July
30,4:305:30pm
EagleLibrary:Callforinformation328
8800
GypsumLibrary:Thursdays,June5July
24,10:00am

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AnnualBenefit

Onceagain,theBeaverCreekResort
CompanyandBrightFutureFoundation
haveteameduptoofferthesummerseason's
mostdelectablebenefit.

Joinusforaperfectlypairedfourcourse
dinner,showcasinggreatfoodandwine.
Thisuniqueeventwillbeheldatone
ofBeaverCreek'smostintimaterestaurants
SplendidoattheChateau.Inaddition,enjoy
somefriendlycompetitionwhileraising
moneyforourcrucialprogrammingin
EagleCountyduringaspecialfourcourse
auction.

Date:Friday,August8
Time:7:0010:00PM
Location:SplendidoattheChateau
17ChateauLane,BeaverCreek

FormoreinformationpleasecontactBeccaGouldat
9707637209or

SecondAnnualCharityBridge
Tournament
benefitting
BrightFutureFoundation

Pleasejoinusforthesecondannualbridge
tournamentbenefitingBrightFuture
FoundationonThursday,June26th!Entryis
$70perplayerandincludesafullmorningof
challengingduplicateandsocialbridgeplay
withfriends,bothnewandfamiliar,followed
bygourmetlunchatCordillera.

JoinusThursday,June26,2014at
theTimberHearthGrilleatCordillera
REGISTRATION8:30am
PLAYBEGINS9:00am
LUNCH12:00pm
Entryfee$70perplayer,$50ofentryfeeisa
taxdeductibledonation

Reservationsarelimited.Toregister,click

RiverRetreat

Lookingforapeaceful,sereneatmospherefor
nurturingthetransitionsinyourlife?The
Women'sEmpowermentWorkshopRiver
Retreatfrom
July27thwillgiveyouthatANDthetools
tonavigatechangeinyourlife.

Learnmoreandregisterhere

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becca@mybrightfuture.org
here!
Moredetailstofollow.

ThischaritybridgegameisACBL
sanctioned.Charitymasterpointswillbe
awarded.

Formoreinformationortoregister,
contactBeccaGouldat9707637209
orbecca@mybrightfuture.org

AvonCommunityGarden

TheAvonCommunityGardenisstartingup
again!!Theyarealsoplanningtostartanother
communitygardenatFoxHollowandcould
usevolunteerswithcarpentryskillstohelp
buildboxesforraisedbeds.

Formoreinformationpleaseemailthe
SalvationArmyat
info@salvationarmyvail.org

TrainingOpportunities RecentFindings Development

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GrantOpportunities

Shameless Promoting: Leveraging Social
Media and Internet Marketing to Promote
Events

Attendeeswilllearneventmarketingstrategiesfor
Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and Twitter. In
addition,imageandvideodrivenapplicationslike
Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube will be
explored as additional avenues to get the word
out about events. We will also discuss how
electronic newsletters and blogging can help
createtrust,buildabrand,andsolidify"expertsin
thefield"personas.

Date:
Tuesday,June10th
Time:
2:00pm4:00pm
Location:
VailMarriottMountainResort
FREE
forERYC&VVPMembers&first50attendees
$10foralladditionalRSVP's
RSVPtoJenniferWeintraub

Logic Modeling Avon Workshop

Alogicmodelisagreattoolforprogramplanning,
communicatingyourwork,andguidingyour
evaluationofefforts.Inthisworkshopyouwill:
Learncomponentsofalogicmodel
Understandthelinkbetweenlogicmodels
andprevention
Buildskillstodevelopalogicmodelforyour
TeenagersMoreDepressedthanEver
Depression is a consequence of the ever
growingcivilizedworldasexplainedbythisTedx
talk,anditcontinuestoinfiltrateouryoungadults.
With higher expectations, a competitive job
market, inflating tuition and rent, extended period
of adolescence and fear of failure, young adults
today are suffering the consequences of
affluenceandastallingeconomy.
Check out this article about how today's
privilegedyoungadultsaremoredepressedthan
everbefore.
TheColoradoHealthFoundation
Purpose:
TheFoundationworkstomakeColoradothe
healthieststateinthenationbyensuringthatall
Coloradokidsarefitandhealthyandthatall
Coloradansachievestable,affordable,and
adequatehealthcoveragetoimprovetheirhealth
withsupportfromanetworkofprimaryhealth
careandcommunityservices.

Eligibility:
Prospectiveapplicantsareencouragedtocallto
discusstheirproposalbeforeapplying.The
Foundationrequeststoreceiveelectronicgrant
applicationsthroughitswebsite.Complete
guidelinesandapplicationsareavailableonthe
website.

Deadline: June 15th, 2014

Average Range: $100,000$300,000

For more information please visit the funders
website


WellsFargoCommunityAssistanceFund

Purpose:
Throughouttheyear,WellsFargoisproudto
providepersonalandfinancialresourcesin
communitieswheretheirbanksarelocated.This
falltheywillcontributetomorethan200
organizationsincoloradothroughtheWellsFargo
CommunityAssistanceFund.

Eligibility:
AqualifiedorganizationmusthaveanInternal
RevenueServiceDeterminationletterconfirming
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ownprogram
Date:Tuesday,June17th
Time:11am3pm
Location:AvonPublicLibrary
*lunchwillbeprovided

Formoreinformationandtoregister,please
contactyourPEPTAConsultantorLindsay
Mooreat(303)8399422x148
*RegistrationopenthroughJune10th


Impact Teen Drivers: Train the Trainer
Instructor Class

This workshop leads facilitators through the

ImpactTeenDriversprogram.This
FREE5hourworkshopprovidesparticipantswith
evidencebased tools to deliver high energy
presentationsfocusedonthedangersofreckless
anddistracteddriving.

Date:Friday,Jun13th
Time:9am2pm
Location:LionsheadCommunityRoom,
395E.LionsheadCircle,Vail

Registrationisfree,andavailablehere

ImpactTeenDrivers
(http://impactteendrivers.org/)

Youcanlearnmoreaboutthepresenter's
impactfulstoryhere





itsstatusasa501(c)(3)organizationandan
annualoperatingbudgetof$350,000orless.

Deadline:June30th,2014

AverageRange:$500$1,500

DownloadthisAPPLICATIONtogetstarted.

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We would like to recognize our sponsors from this month's Family Jam & Plan, who helped make the event a huge success. With
your help we connected local families with some of the best organizations in the valley.
Thank you for making youth a community priority!
Marble Slab Creamery
The Simple Fork
Yoga off Broadway
KZYR 97.7
RA Nelson
First Bank
Eagle Ranch Association

P.O.Box4613
Edwards,CO81632
(970)949.9250
eagleyouth.org

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