Who5290 - Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado
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Who5290 - Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado
VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR COLOR ADO 2 012 Ye a r - E n d R e p o r t 5,290 46,005 64 VO L U N T E E R S VO L U N T E E R H O U R S P L AC E S I N C O L O R A D O MADE BETTER A r e p o r t o n t h e di f f e r e n c e yo u m a d e. w w w.v o c . o r g Dear Friends: There’s a real sense of satisfaction that comes with getting your hands dirty, digging that stretch of trail or putting a new tree in the ground. And, it’s especially gratifying when, at the end of the day you look back with your team of friends and realize how much was actually accomplished, that you made a sizeable difference, and that you created something that future generations will appreciate and enjoy. All across Colorado, from Gateway to Aurora, from Bellvue to Beulah, 64 outdoor places were made better in 2012 thanks to more than 5,200 VOC volunteers who dug in and made a huge difference. 2012 was an inspiring year for many reasons, including: • More families and youth volunteered with VOC – Youth comprised 20% of VOC’s volunteers, and more families than ever before joined VOC on dozens of family-friendly projects. • Corporate teams gave back to Colorado’s outdoors in record numbers – 18 Colorado companies participated in VOC’s Stewardship with a Team Program (SWAT), engaging nearly 500 employees in volunteer work while also providing financial support to VOC. • Organizations joined hands for wildfire restoration – The fires in Waldo Canyon and High Park left incredible land destruction in their wake. VOC quickly got involved, joining the High Park Restoration Coalition, and working in partnership with local groups in both locations to train crew leaders and engage hundreds of volunteers in restoration projects. VOC volunteers also helped with the ongoing restoration work in the Hayman burn area this year. • Awards recognized our impact around the state – Thanks to the efforts of so many dedicated VOC volunteers and supporters, VOC was awarded the Governor’s Service Award for Outstanding Nonprofit, the Colorado Open Space Alliance’s Blue Grama Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Organization, and an REI Stewardship Leader award. As you explore this report and read about the people, the places, and the difference made here in Colorado this year, please consider how you can help with your financial support. We have lots planned for 2013 – from hosting a statewide summit for youth, to leading more fire restoration efforts. Your gift helps make all of this possible. As always, a heartfelt thank you goes out to all our volunteers, leaders, friends, partners, and supporters for your continued commitment to the stewardship of Colorado’s outdoors. Thank You! Ann Baker Easley, Executive Director Bob Van Wetter, 2012 Chair, Board of Directors 2012 HIGHLIGHT S Who 5290 volunteers including 1,063 youth under 18 participated in VOC Outdoor Stewardship Projects 481 employees from 18 corporate teams, AND 502 youth from 11 youth organizations and school groups volunteered on VOC Stewardship with a Team days 292 volunteers and 80 youth corps members were trained through VOC’s Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI) 24 new VOC leadership volunteers 38 new youth leadership graduates from VOC’s Cairn High School Youth Program What 106 volunteer opportunities to care for 64 places throughout Colorado 46,005 volunteer hours, valued at $1,009,304 (an increase of 30% over 2011!) Improved recreational opportunities by building and restoring (80,886 feet) of trail Helped native plants thrive by removing Made trails more sustainable with and 87 drainage structures 15.32 miles 52.36 acres of invasive weeds 195 rock steps, 373 feet of rock walls, Improved air quality and green spaces by planting 672 trees, and bushes, and 6,960 square feet of garden beds Restored fire-damaged land by planting and re-seeding 37.56 acres of land Where 3,134 plants 420 trees, 2,667 plants and bushes, 18 Federal lands 11 State lands 35 Local parks, open space, and other protected lands 2012 HIGHLIGHT S 10 projects, 10,000 feet on the Continental Divide Trail Youth and families learn valuable stewardship lessons VOC took on 10 projects on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in 2012. Most took place near Leadville, where volunteers spent several 3-day stints in the backcountry, ultimately constructing nearly 10,000 feet of new trail. Volunteers also completed significant restoration work on the Wolf Creek Pass section of the trail in southwestern Colorado. VOC hosted a record number of youth groups and schools through the Stewardship with a Team (SWAT) program, including a group of 300 high school sophomores from Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY). They removed 4 acres of noxious weeds and barbed wire fence that threatened wildlife at Cherry Creek State Park. VOC’s first “kids only” young stewards program, held at Staunton State Park, was a great success. More than 20 youth ages 6-10, together with their parents, spent the day learning about caring for Colorado’s outdoors in a fun, hands-on way. “I had volunteered with the Continental Divide Trail Alliance for the past 6 years and worked in the same area for the previous two. When I saw that VOC picked up these work sessions I was thrilled to be able to continue. It feels good to be working on such a great project and to open more of a wilderness experience for people who will be using the trail.” – David Addor, new VOC volunteer “VOC’s mission of instilling a sense of responsibility for our public lands includes the whole family. I want to instill in my kids that sense of responsibility – to the trails we use, to the campgrounds we visit – so they are motivated and have an expectation of themselves. At the Keystone project, there was something for them to do that was appropriate for younger kids who aren’t quite ready to spend the whole day out on the trail. That’s a baby step toward becoming full fledged workers. That’s a start in the right direction.” – Chris Olsen, VOC volunteer and former crew leader/board member Trail projects expand recreation and boost tourism Several VOC projects focused on expanding recreational opportunities for users of all types, including one in Clear Creek Canyon. There, volunteers turned an existing railroad grade into nearly 3,000 feet of new trail for hikers and cyclists, and built steps on the steep slope that will manage erosion and give anglers river access. “The volunteers were just wonderful. This new piece of trail is an important link in the ‘Peaks to Plains’ trail that will eventually follow Clear Creek from Summit County all the way out to DIA.” – Martha Disaster restoration work a priority in 2012 Tableman, Clear Creek County Open Space Coordinator Many of VOCs projects in 2012 also had significant economic impact for towns and communities, such as this trail project in Silverton. There, volunteers constructed a new 1,000-foot trail along the Animas River, which will provide visitors with more opportunities for in-town recreation. 2012 was a year of helping Colorado’s damaged lands recover. The first half of the year took VOC to the mountains to re-forest pine-beetle devastated areas. Later, on the Hayman fire’s 10th anniversary, volunteers helped with ongoing restoration work by planting hundreds of willows (in photo). In October, restoration work began on the Waldo Canyon and High Park fire burn areas where volunteers helped with erosion control and re-seeding. “The Town of Silverton believes trails are important to attracting and keeping visitors. This new trail is a significant segment that starts where people get off the Durango-Silverton train and it connects them to the Animas River. Our goal is that by offering more trail opportunities like this, visitors are enticed to return, to extend their visit, to spend the night, or to buy another meal while they’re in town, instead of being just passersby. The Animas River trail project with VOC turned out fantastic and everyone’s really pleased with the end result. It never would have happened without VOC.” – Marcie Demmy Bidwell, Executive Director, Mountain Studies Institute “I volunteered for the Hayman project because it’s close to home and it was a devastating disaster. Getting to work on a project that is close to home is closer to the heart. Helping replant willow trees and helping Mother Nature return back to the way it was before was a satisfying experience.” – Eric Renschler, VOC volunteer and Florissant resident Cairn Program youth show their stewardship skills In celebration of Earth Day and Global Youth Service Day, students in VOC’s Cairn High School program demonstrated their outdoor leadership skills by planning and leading a large project to renovate a trailhead on the Sand Creek Regional Greenway in Denver. They led 130 volunteers in xeriscape planting, fence installation, and drainage improvements. “Environmental Stewardship, to me, means being an advocate for nature and improving your community for generations ahead.” – Jacqui Pittman, age 15, Cairn student Gardening projects help the hungry, improve urban parks VOC hosted 7 gardening projects this year, which proved to be highly popular. VOC worked in partnership with Grow Local Colorado on many of these projects, including one at Denver’s Huston Lake Park. There, corporate volunteers from AOL and Mapquest planted 3 large vegetable gardens. Produce harvested was donated to local food shelters throughout the summer. 2012 FINANCIAL OVERVIE W 3% 2% 9% 13% 26% 25% 22% Revenue Sources Expenses Individuals Foundations Government Corporations Program Specific Donors In-Kind Earned Revenue Programs Fundraising 83% 10% 7% Admin/ Management Financials are unaudited. Audited statements will be available in 2013. VOC welcomes new leadership volunteers Leadership volunteers are invaluable to the work that VOC does. They lead crews of volunteers, prepare delicious food for hungry volunteers, make sure the right tools are at each project, and coordinate the many project technicalities. Dozens of folks stepped into leadership positions through VOC’s training and mentoring program in 2012. “I volunteer with VOC because I like working outdoors, and the focus on the environment and on sustainable trails. I became a crew leader this year because I thought I would be able to give back more by being a leader.” – George Schamel, volunteer, certified VOC crew leader For stories and photos from all 2012 VOC projects and to keep up with what’s happening, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and our email newsletter, the VOC Voice. Colorado thanks you! ColoradoGivesDay.org 100% goes to charity online at GivingFirst.org Support us on Colorado Gives Day! Tuesday, December 4 24 hours to give where you live Read on to see how you made a difference on Colorado’s outdoors in 2012, from Gateway to Aurora, from Bellvue to Beulah. Printed on paper made with 100% recycled fiber and 50% post-consumer waste, processed chlorine free, designated Ancient Forest Friendly,™ and manufactured with electricity that is offset with Green-e® certified renewable energy certificates. 303-715-1010 voc@voc.org www.voc.org 600 South Marion Parkway Denver, CO 80209-2597 VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR COLOR ADO 2 012 Ye a r - E n d R e p o r t Thanks to all our friends, partners and supporters for an incredible year. Your support makes all the difference for Colorado’s outdoors. VOC 2012 Board of Directors Jonathan Adelman Amanda Smith Greenberg Brad McQueen Bob Van Wetter, Chair Tim Bishop Matthew Hamilton Melanie Melcher Rebecca Watson Kim Burgess Howard Kenison Stuart L. Miner Tim Wohlgenant Jay P.K. Kenney Jan Schmidt Thank you to our supporters! (from October 28, 2011 to October 27, 2012) Corporate, Foundation, Government, & Agency Supporters $50,000+ Gates Family Foundation Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation National Forest Foundation REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) United States Forest Service Mike O’Brien Memorial Trail Fund Estate of Joy Hillard $25,000 - $49,999 Bureau of Land Management Colorado Department of Natural Resources Starbucks The Boeing Company Xcel Energy Foundation $10,000 - $24,999 City of Colorado Springs Colorado Garden Show, Inc. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Colorado State Trails Program Karl Friedman Family Foundation Newmont Mining Corporation $5,000 - $9,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Anschutz Family Foundation City and County of Denver (Denver Parks & Recreation) Comcast Community Shares EKS&H Firman Fund Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation Lockheed Martin MillerCoors Norgren, Inc Otten Johnson Robinson Neff & Ragonetti, PC Pioneer Natural Resources The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County Town of Breckenridge Wells Fargo Which Wich, LLC $1,000 - $4,999 BBVA Compass Foundation Burrell Family Foundation Clif Bar & Company Colorado Oil and Gas Association ICAT Managers LUSH Cosmetics Rothstein Kass Roundup Riders of the Rockies Heritage & Trails Foundation Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership SmartWool The Lukens Company The Summit Foundation The Terral and Lynn Jordan Fund Trinchera Blanca Foundation Wellborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley, PC Whole Foods Market (Golden Store) Youth Service America $500 - $999 A C Golden Brewing Allegro Coffee Carol and Hunt Walker Family Fund Community First Foundation InJoy Birth & Parenting Education The Humphreys Foundation The North Highland Company $250-$499 AOL Bike Denver Cars Helping Charities Conservation Impact Garden Club of Denver Laura Jane Musser Fund Partners for Access to the Woods Patagonia Footwear PricewaterhouseCoopers Rotberg Comens Booth Foundation Scott Goodman and Barbara Masoner Fund Twin Eagle Resource Management $100-$249 Lewan & Associates Mi Cocina Mountain Studies Institute Park County Historical Society Salida Mountain Trails Schlegel White Foundation Tuesday Birders Wilmot Charitable Fund Corporate Matching Gifts America’s Charities CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation DCP Midstream EnCana Cares Foundation Honeywell Hometown Solutions I.N.G. IBM International Foundation Mile High United Way Oracle USA ProLogis Travelers Community Connections Union Pacific Corporation Western Union Foundation Individual Supporters Stewardship Circle ($1,000+) Anonymous Jonathan Adelman Mary Agster Brad Armstrong and Julie Dolin Tim Bishop Kim and Dave Burgess Montgomery Cleworth Tim and Sue Damour Michael P Dowling Ben and Mary Eiseman Sandy Elliott Rick and Susie Grossman Donna Humes Jim Jacobson and Karen Schulz Jace Johnson Howard Kenison and Debbie Heidish Jay P.K. Kenney and Emily Sinclair Peter Kirsch and Pat Reynolds Dave and Nancy Marlow Brad and Melissa McQueen Melanie and Chris Melcher Stuart L. Miner and Mary Hashem Sam Packer and Sue Collins David Piske Stu Roberts and Lulu Gould Judith Timchula Bob Van Wetter and Betsy Brew Rebecca and Greg Watson Steve West and Ronda Rolain Sharon Wilson Wayne and Cathy Zahm Conservators ($500-$999) Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Steve Austin John and Mary Bayard Tim Schulz and Ann Beauprez Rose Beyer Charles Cannon The Chappell Family Susan Cramer Barry Danielsen Andrew Eiseman and Brian Braa Thomas Gougeon and Donna Middlebrooks Dan and Jennifer Grooters Matthew and Jennifer Hamilton Barbara A Harshbarger Roy Knappe, Jr and Karen Knappe Peter L MacDonald Margaret McKechnie Steve and Jackie Norris Melissa Palovich Reed and Charlotte Pritchard Martha Records and Richard Rainaldi Jan and Dan Schmidt Douglas Stark Peter and Donna Valenti Ashton J Villars, Jr Bill and Molly Short Tim and Annie Wohlgenant Joe W Woodward Bob and Linda Zaparanick David Ziegert Guardians ($250-$499) Tom and Pam Acre Catherine Anderson Harlan and Lois Anderson Sue Anderson Paul and Kathleen Arevian Brownell Bailey Paula Barnak David Bell and Family Robert Berger Lyndon Berry and Jeanne Younghaus Arthur and Nancy Blomberg John Brooke and Cheryl Teuton Doris Burd Mary and James Burger Carolyn Cavicchio Myron China Brian and Michel Crowe Steve and Sharon Dayney Spencer Denison and Kara Horner Nick Donaldson Clint and Megan Emmerich Jamie and Quinn Fitzpatrick Lynn Formanek Sigrid and Dick Freese Caleb Gates, Jr and Sidney Gates George and Cornelia Gibson Dave and Carol Giesler Chad Goare William Gorham and Joanne McGee Gertrude Grant Newell and Judy Grant Amanda Smith Greenberg Steven and Amy Halvorsen Don Heppermann and Nancy Felker David Herrick Amy Hirter Shawn and Evon Holladay Graham and Cathy Hollis Jake Isaacson Don and Barbara Kaufman Jan Kennaugh and Chip Horne Dorothy and Brian Kern Frank and Monty Kugeler Ann Levy J.D. and Maryann Longwell Pat McClearn Jim McCotter Gary Nelson Mary O’Donnell Perry Peine Debra Perry and Jeffrey Baldwin Richard Richardson Nancy Schulein Debra Thomas Ed and Patty Wahtera Dan Walkes Timothy Waymire Barbara Williams Roger and Anita Williams DeDe Williams Jim and Charlotte Winzenburg Susan Wolber Supporter ($100-$249) James Adams Jennifer Almstead David Anderson Matt Anderson Connor Baker Emily Baker Ann Baker Easley Beverly Beattie Jim and Jan Beattie Adam Beccue Carolyn Benoit Ed Benson, Jr and Sharon Benson Peter Blair, Jr Nate Boyless Victor and Roberta Bradford Howard and Kathie Brand Dick Bratton Jim Bull and Erin Mulligan Ramona Bystrom John Carr Mark Celusniak Laurie and John Chahbandour Michael Chambliss Robin, Jon, and Allie Christians Andy Clark Sheila Cleworth Albert and Jean Colton Edward and Hope Connors Bill Cort Lelia Coveney June Cvelbar Ernest and Martha D’Ambrosio David Damouth Laurie Daniels Tim and Jane Davis Peter and Deedee Decker Tamara and Ross Delaplane Diane Desmond John Desmond Joanne Ditmer Roy Donaldson and Family Richard and Nancy Downing Donna Driscoll Kyle Duffy James Eagan Robert Eckhardt Bob Edmondson Gladys Epting Laurie Erb Sherry Evans Bobby Evans Rick and Sherry Everstine Gwen and Jonathan Feifarek John Fielder Mike Fife Bob Findlay and Ann Williams David and Laura Fisher Louis Freese Chuck Froelicher Martha Fulford Wesley Go and Sook Hee Lee Bob and Elly Gordman Mark and Christy Granger Mike Grattan Carol Greenfield Ann and Mike Groshek Martin and Julie Harrington Kathy Haven Jamin Heady-Smith Rollie Heath Jr and Josie Heath Lolita Higbie David Higgins Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld Sally Hopper Tom and Caroline Hoyt Kip Hughes Craig and Suzanne Huhta Naomi Hull and Jeff Saccomano Elsie Humes Joe and Mary Lee Irwin Sally Isaacson Steve and Alice Jennison Weston Johnson Craig Dow Jones Nathan and Teresa Joyner Bill Juraschek Cynthia Kahn Paula Katsoulis Greg Kemp Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Karen Kloverstrom Bill and Susannah Knuth Bob and Wendy Kochevar Walter and Gene Koelbel Jane Kosters Richard and Dottie Lamm David Osborn and Karen Lautenschlager Barbara Lee Linda Lee Peggy and Lynn Lehmann Fred Lewis and Elizabeth Herr Lisa Lewis Sandra Lillie Brian Lorch Wendy and Tom Lovell Bob and Patty Mack Chris MacWaters Ryan Maier Elora Marley Jim and Jana Kay Martin Kirk Mason Joel and Jean McCormack Brooke McKinley Ray and Linda Metzler Clarence Meyer Kent and Annette Micho Joe and Janet Miller Bob and Cynthia Moore Joseph and Linda Moreng Andrea Moudakis Jill Moulton Jill Mullican Jennifer Mullins John Mullins Mary Munger Rich Munoz Andrea Nelson Francis Norin Cara and Bernie Norton Robert Orr Tobin Osteen and Sabrina Molund Carol Pace and Family Allison Palmer Fran Parker Bonie Pate Mace and Cheryl Pemberton Joe Piccoli Angelina Piccoli Bob Pollock and Ann DeWitt Dickson Pratt George Pring Amy Pulver David Rainey Raymond Rancourt Diane Reddin Robert Rich Elizabeth Richardson Robert and Susan Rochat Curt Rullestad Barbara Rust Stephen Ruyle Steve Sander Raymond Satter George Schamel William Schroeder Stever Schroer David and Patty Shelton Warren and Susan Sheridan Jeff Shoemaker and Ms Nancy Birge Doug Smith Glenn and Pat Smith Morgan and Julia Smith Karolyn Snow and Joseph Rook Ellen Spangler Merrill Stillwell Todd and Christine Strickland Steve Subber and Chris Huggett Dick and Sonnie Talley Linda Tatem Grady and Christie Taylor Steve and Lisa Thilker Lydia Toll Candy Tomlinson and Michael Meng Paul and Kristen Tourangeau Sheffield and Debbie Tulp Steve Vinnik Gary Waggoner and Wanda Cox Barbara Walker Marshall and Diane Wallach Mary Wheeler Edward White, III Polly Williams Cox Dean and Sheila Winstanley Richard and Joan Wohlgenant Jerry and Connie Wrench Brad Wright Kevin Yen Oliver Young Marty and Laurie Zeller Memorial Gifts William Agster Kathleen Crowley Matthew Kern Chuck Kroger Mike O’Brien Robert Schulein Roni Sherb Mildred Smith Members ($99 & under) Over 300 devoted individuals gave membership level gifts in 2012. We thank you for your continued support of our work! Honor Gifts We are grateful for the donations given in honor of VOC leadership and its volunteers. In-Kind Supporters ($100 value and greater) Absolute Bikes Aggregate Industries All Metal Welding Aspen Skiing Company Avery Brewing Company Bowman Construction Supply, Inc. Breckenridge Brewery Cabela’s Grand Junction Centennial Canoe Outfitters, Inc Chick-fil-A (Grand Junction & Loveland) Christy Sports Clif Bar & Company* Country Bounty Restaurant Denver Zoo Eco-Products, Inc.* Einstein Bros Bagels* Elevation Pizza Gateway Canyons Resort GoLite Grant Family Farms* GSI Outdoors, Inc. Illegal Pete’s Independent Whitewater Ironworks Brewery & Pub Jimmy Johns (Dillon) Jose O’ Shea’s Kaladi Brothers Coffee* MillerCoors Moonlight Pizza Moosejaw Mountain Shades Mountainsmith* Nest Fresh Eggs* New Belgium Brewing Company Organic Pizza Company Pizza Pedal’r Raquelitas Tortillas* REI Rocky Mountain Sunscreen* Royal Crest Dairy* Salida Mountain Sports Salida Vet Hospital Ska Brewing SmartWool Starbucks* The Coleman Company, Inc. The Orvis Company The Trailhead Valley Country Club Wash Perk* Which Wich, LLC *Season-long Sponsor $99 & less Thank you to all of the companies and businesses who provided food and/or product donations towards VOC’s 2012 Outdoor Stewardship Projects! Your support is greatly appreciated. Partner Organizations AmeriCorps NCCC Southwest Campus Boulder County Parks and Open Space Bureau of Land Management Centennial Canoe Outfitters, Inc City and County of Denver (Denver Parks & Recreation) City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks City of Boulder Parks & Recreation City of Colorado Springs City of Lakewood Clear Creek County Coalition for the Upper South Platte Colorado Department of Natural Resources Colorado Fourteeners Initiative Colorado Mountain Club Colorado Parks and Wildlife Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association, Inc Colorado Youth Corps Association Denver Green School Denver Mountain Parks Dolores River Restoration Partnership Eagle River Watershed Council Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Parks and Recreation El Paso County Parks Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Friends of the Dillon Ranger District Friends of the Peak GARNA Gateway Canyons Resort Grow Local Colorado High Plains Environmental Learning Center Jefferson County Open Space and Parks Mountain Park Environmental Center National Sports Center for the Disabled Mountain Studies Institute NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center Outdoor Nation Park County Historical Society Partners for Access to the Woods Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Salida Mountain Trails Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership Slow Food Denver South Suburban Parks & Recreation District The Urban Farm at Stapleton Town of Breckenridge United States Forest Service Wildland Restoration Volunteers