2010 Youth Foundation Winter Bi-Annual Newsletter

Winter 2010 B I - A N N U A LN E W S L E T T E R

FoUNdERSMark Smith

EB Chester

Gerry Engle

Steve Fossett

Gerald Gallegos

Bob Hernreich

Chupa Nelson

Jay Regan

Rich Rogel

Ron Rozga

Ellie Seevak

Rod Slifer

George Shaeffer

Scott Somes

Pat Terwilliger

AmBASSAdoRSLynette Dallas

Kathleen Eck

Tracy Gillette

Amy Gish

Jean Graham

Carla Guarascio

Steve Pope

Steve & Brenda Smith

Bill Stephenson

Lissa Tyler

Jane West

Axel Wilhelmsen

STAFFExecutive Director, Susie Davis

Director of Development, Susan Milhoan

Marketing & Event Director, Katie Santambrogio

Development Associate, Lawson Mischer

PowerHours After School Director, Lee Jones

Sports & Fitness Coordinator, Mike Santambrogio

Academic Soccer Coordinator, Bratzo Horruitiner

The First Tee of Eagle County Director,

Drew Fournier

The Magic Bus Director, Deb Dutmer

Magic Bus Coordinator, Maria Calvo

Magic Bus Teacher, Heather Zaimes

Magic Bus Teacher, Aida Soto

Book Buddy Coordinator, Callie James

Coach Across America, Lauren DesCombes

Coach Across America, Maggie Jackson

Pre-Collegiate & Scholarship Coordinator,

Dana Bronfman

Finance Manager, Jodi Teague

ExEcUTIvE commITTEEJill Alfond

Jim Allen

Andy Arnold

Steve Coyer, Chair

Ron Davis

Chris Hynes

Don Remey

Phil Smith

dIREcToRSChristine Bakalar

Martha Brassel

Bob Brown

Keith Brown

Doe Browning

Tina Fleishman

Becky Hernreich

Mack Nichols

Joe Perry

Kathi Renman

Dick Rothkopf

Mark Smith

Sandra Smyser

Marcy Spector

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mESSAGE FRom THE cHAIR oF THE BoARdDear Friends,

On behalf of the Board of Directors as well as the staff of The Youth Foundation, I would like to thank all of you who have generously supported our organization during the past year.

Once again our nation faced major economic challenges, which will continue in 2011. Lower home values here in the county, result in lower property taxes and less money for our Eagle County schools, making The Youth Foundation programs even more important than ever before.

Our programs target children in our valley that need our help the most. Young children unable to afford a pre-school program participate in The Magic Bus, in partnership with The Vail Valley Foundation, to prepare them for kindergarten. Elementary and middle-school children participate in our Power Hours After School program to improve their study habits, raise their grades and test scores significantly, and gain exposure to exciting recreation and enrichment experiences. Youngsters in our First Tee program learn life skills and values while learning to play a sport that teaches integrity. High-schoolers who have been in Youth Foundation programs in elementary and middle school often return and join our Community Coach Mentor program, becoming role models for their younger friends. Lastly, our Guardian Scholars program provides college scholarships to remarkable young men and women who have had to deal with incredibly difficult home situations while growing up here in our valley.

More than 1200 children benefit from one or more Youth Foundation programs. To those of you already supporting us, Thank You. Your generosity will allow us to extend our programs to more schools in 2011 as well as develop an innovative summer school test program at one of our local middle schools. For those of you who have not yet donated to our organization, I encourage you to do so by getting in touch with us so we can more fully explain what we do and explore ways that you can help. Whether you donate money or your time as a volunteer, you will feel the satisfaction of helping a child at-risk prepare for success in life – there can be no better feeling than that!

Sincerely,

Steve Coyer Chairman of the Board, The Youth Foundation

IN THIS ISSUE

• Youth Foundation Receives El Pomar Award p. 6

• Magic Bus Expansion p. 8• Engaged Familes p. 11• Closing the Achievement Gap

p. 13• Bullying Prevention p.15• First Tee Player Goes to Pebble

Beach p. 16• Youth Foundation Community

Map p.18• Partner Highlight: Wacky

Apples p. 20• Volunteer Today p.24• What the Guardian Scholars

Have to Say p. 25• Our Donors p. 30

THIS SECTION IS GENEROUSlY DONATED BY SWIFT COMMUNICATIONS AND THE VA Il DAIlY.4

mission statementpreparing children in need for success in life through education and recreational opportunities.

ABoUT THE YoUTH FoUNdATIoN

The Youth Foundation is located in Eagle County, Colorado and was founded in 1997. Unlike any other youth service organizations in Eagle County, we provide and support programs that serve economically disadvantaged youth from pre-school through college. The common theme in all of The Youth Foundation’s efforts is jumping in to not only keep kids from “falling through the cracks,” but lift them up through education, sports, and opportunities for character development. We provide socially imperative “life skills” programs, including the Kindergarten Readiness Magic Bus program, Book Buddies, PowerHours After-School, The First Tee of Eagle County program, Academic Soccer, Community Coach Mentors, Guardian Scholars and more, all with the goal of enriching the lives of youth in Eagle County.

The Youth Foundation impacts youth with positive mentorship, community interaction, and recreation applications that inspire self-confidence, friendship, and integrity in the hearts of all participants. Our staff, board of directors, volunteers, and donros are charged with helping young people discover their unique gifts and qualities that will help them become happy and contributing members of society. The Youth Foundation makes learning about life’s challenges a fun and fulfilling experience for everyone involved.

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Magic Bus

Book Buddies

PowerHours after scHool

tHe first tee of eagle county

coMMunity coacH Mentors

guardian scHolars


• A unique and cohesive public-private partnership with Eagle County Schools where mutual goals are met – The Youth Foundation hires and pays local teachers a livable wage to work with students during extended learning hours.

• The Youth Foundation provides individual extended learning time for children, who need additional assistance by helping to get them up to grade level in reading and using regular benchmarking to assess their growth and needs.

• A focus on the whole child, one child at a time. The Youth Foundation addresses the social, emotional and academic needs of every child through a coordinated approach with the family, school, and other community resources.

• More than 1000 participants each spend a minimum of 200 hours per year in programs with The Youth Foundatio, focusing on academics, fitness and nutrition, and cultural enrichment.

• The Youth Foundation has an average attendance rate of 92%, indicating that participants are fully engaged and achieving success.

• Results are consistently showing improved student achievement, better attendance in school, better grades, increases in physical fitness, improved self-esteem, and an overall positive perception of self and community.

What Sets The Youth Foundation Apart from Other Youth-Serving Organizations?

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This November, several charities in the Vail Valley made their mark in Colorado Springs.

The El Pomar Foundation held their annual “Awards for Excellence,” handing out more than $400,000 to outstanding non-profits in Colorado. Almost 1,000 people showed up from around the state to attend the event held at the Broadmoor Hotel.

Out of 11 categories, each with three finalists, five local organizations were represented in four different categories, and three of those walked away with a beautiful crystal bowl and a check for $15,000. The other finalists received $7,500.

The Charles L. Tutt Award for Excellence in Education was handed to The Youth Foundation of Edwards. Development Director Susan Milhoan, Executive Director Susie Davis and Marketing Director Katie Santambrogio were present to accept. The Youth Foundation provides opportunities for the most disadvantaged youth in the valley to develop character and gain necessary life skills to become successful adults. They topped the Literacy Project of Glenwood Springs and the Keystone Science School in their category. Winning the award was meaningful to Susie Davis of the Youth Foundation.“We are thrilled and surprised to be honored by El Pomar,” she said. “We owe our success in large part to generous support over the years of many generous community supporters. The diligent efforts of the high country regional steering committee highlighted multiple needs of our resort communities and we so appreciate their dedication.”

Recently, one of the founders of The Youth Foundation and an ardent support, Gerald Gallegos, passed away. Davis was nostalgic when accepting the award.

“Gerald Gallegos, served on the steering committee and we know he was pulling for us,” she said. “Our hope and promise is to live up to the expectations of our performance and to the difference we can all make in children’s lives.”

The Eagle Care Medical Clinic won the Joel A.H. Webb Award for excellence in Health Care (Small). Small Champions of Colorado walked away with the William Thayer Tutt Award for Sports and Recreation.

Also among the finalists were Walking Mountains (formerly Gore Range Natural Science School) and S.O.S. (Snowboard Outreach Society). Elaine Kelton, who has served on the regional board, and a part of the selection process, along with former Vail Daily Publisher Steve Pope, who currently runs the Colorado Springs Gazette.

The El Pomar Foundation is based out of Colorado Springs and was founded by Spencer and Julie Penrose. Their mis-sion is to enhance, encourage and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado through grants and programs. El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest and oldest private foundations in the Rocky Mountain West, with assets totaling approximately $450 million and annual contributions of approximately $20 million through grants and programs.

Youth Foundation Recognized for Excellence in Education by El Pomar Foundation By Carolyn Pope

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Remembering

GERALD GALLEGOSHe helped BUILD strong Foundations for

children and community.

For fourteen years, Gerald gave to The Youth Foundation generously with histime, his heart, his leadership, and financial altruism. As one of the Founders,a former Board Chair, and Board Member since The Youth Foundation's inception, Gerald's benevolence carried through all his actions. Gerald washands-on, directly involved in ways to best help youth. Whether it was handingout Easter eggs to children, cheering on a soccer team, mentoring a scholar, orreading to a child, Gerald was engaged, giving of himself.

We will remember him this way... in the middle of a group of children, with asmile on his face and a warm and open heart.

Gerald and his wife, Suzanne with their two daughters, Hillary and Carolinee


The Magic Bus E-x-p-a-n-s-i-o-n!

Deb Dutmer It has been just over six months since our program was blessed with a second bus that enables us to expand into new areas of Eagle County. Our new locations have been very well received and gain new students every week. Currently, we have 5 new locations down valley in Dotsero, Gypsum, and Eagle, serving an additional 50 families! We also have expanded to four new locations Up Valley in Edwards, Avon, and Eagle-Vail, allowing us to serve an additional 66 new families! The Magic Bus program now provides 250 children, who would not otherwise receive a preschool education, with the kindergarten readiness skills that allow them to start their schooling and their future on the right foot.

We have also reignited our parent workshops in an effort o assist parents in the often daunting task of being “teacher at home.” The evening meetings are held every other month. We survey parents to determine the issues most important to them and cover a

variety of topics from “The Importance of Reading to Your Children” to “Dental Health” and everything in between. We will also soon be offering “Love and Logic” parenting classes for our families. This tried and true course is meant to assist parents in making their households and families as productive, effective, and as stress-free as possible!

But is the Magic Bus program really helping prepare our children for kindergarten? Absolutely! The results of a detailed survey given to school district kindergarten teachers at the end of the 2009-10 school year came back with very positive results and comments. 100% of teacher respondents agree that Magic Bus participants were prepared for kindergarten. Social relations, creative representation, Language & Literacy, and Math & Science were positively reinforced through the Magic Bus program. Simply put … the program works!

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PersPectives of a volunteer: What amy coyer has to say about the magic bus! I’ve been a volunteer with the Magic Bus program almost from its beginning in 2008. I volunteer on Wednesdays - mi día favorito - the day that the Bus visits several communities in Avon. As a mobile pre-school, we teach 3 to 5-year -olds the skills that children need when they enter kindergarten. Our children have little or no other exposure to pre-school, so our program is essential to their ability to enter school in sync with their more advantaged peers.

We see each child for only one hour per week. At first I thought, “How can that amount of time possibly make a difference?” We make a difference because we see these children once a week for years and we provide them and their families with the resources to reinforce and continue their learning from home! With that kind of continuity, I’ve watched children with few social or academic skills turn into confident 5-year olds really excited and ready for school. Over the years, the staff gets to know each child well. We talk about and deal with their strengths and weaknesses as individuals. Plus, we get to know the parents, grandparents, and siblings. Teaching a Magic Bus child is truly a community endeavor.

I’ve learned so much as a volunteer with the Magic Bus. I admire the professionalism of my colleagues and have truly enjoyed getting to know my community in depth.

To register your child for the bus, to find out about volunteer opportunities, or for more information on The Magic Bus program visit theyouthfoundation.org or call 970-763-7000.


Cozy up with some great winter books: suggestions from the Magic Bus Welcome winter with this list of fun children’s books. The recommended books below are for reading aloud to your favorite 0 -6 year old.

Ten on the Sled by Kim NormanJoin adventurous friends as they speed down a snowy slope on their giant toboggan. How many of them will end up together at the bottom of the hill?! With plenty of slipping and sliding, gliding and riding, this raucous race promises to have a very bumpy ending!

Arts & Crafts at HomeHomemade Snow Dough Ages: 18 months and up

Your kids don’t have to wait for an actual snow day to have some wintry fun. Just whip up a batch of this sparkling white play dough. Younger tots will enjoy squishing the clay, while older siblings might like using small twigs, dried beans, and tiny carrot sticks to create Frosty and pals. Other useful props: cupcake wrappers, colorful beads, paper drink umbrellas, egg carton cups, and snowflake cookie cutters.

Materials • 1 cup flour • 1 cup water • 1/2 cup salt • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar • 2 tablespoons white tempera paint • 1 tablespoon white or iridescent glitter • A few drops of peppermint extract (optional)

The Snow Bear by Miriam Moss Listen! There’s padding and pouncing and snowdrift shivers. A little white bear has lost his mother. To keep himself company while he waits for her, the cub builds a big snow bear and all his forest friends arrive to help. But as darkness falls, their mothers call them home and the cub is left alone again.

The Mitten by Jan BrettThe Mitten is a must for the first day of winter. Children love the illustrations and guessing how many animals will fit into the mitten.

Instructions 1. To make a batch, combine all of the ingredients except the

peppermint extract (if using) in a medium-size pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture holds together, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

2. Turn the play dough onto a waxed paper–lined counter to cool, about 15 minutes. If you like, knead in peppermint extract for a festive holiday scent. Store the cooled play dough in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.


Tenemos un poco más de seis meses que tuvimos la bendición del segundo camión y por esta razón hemos podido expandirse a nuevos lugares en el condado de Eagle. En los lugares nuevos nos han recibidos muy bien y nos llegan estudiantes nuevos cada semana. Actualmente, porque tenemos el segundo camión, tenemos 5 lugares nuevos, en Dotsero, Gypsum e Eagle servimos a 50 familias adicionales. En Edwards, Avon e Eagle-Vail, también tenemos 4 lugares nuevos a donde vamos y servimos a 66 familias nuevas. Esto quiere decir que el Camioncito Magico les está dando servicio a 250 niños para prepararlos para el kínder. Tengan en cuenta que estos son niños que empezarían el kínder sin educación preescolar. Esta desventaja los afectaría negativamente para el resto de su tiempo en la escuela.

Para ayudar a los padres a como ser los maestros en casa, hemos empezado nuestras juntas para padres. Estas juntas las tendremos cada dos meses, tendrán una variedad de temas que van desde “La importancia de leer con sus niños” a “Salud Dental” y mas temas. También pronto ofreceremos clases de “Amor y Lógica” para nuestras familia. Este curso ayuda a los padres a tener un hogar libre de stress y cómo manejar diferente situaciones en casa con nuestros hijos.

¿Pero el programa de Camioncito Mágico deberás nos ayuda a preparar a nuestros niños para el kínder? ¡Absolutamente! Los resultados de una encuesta detallada dada a los maestros del kínder al final de año 2009-10 regresaron comentarios positivos. El 100% de las maestras respondieron que los niños están preparados para el kínder. Relaciones sociales, representación creativa, lenguaje y lectura, matemáticas y ciencias son reforzados positivamente a través del programa del Magic Bus-Camioncito Mágico. ¡En pocas palabras…..el programa si funciona!

Para obtener a su hijo en el bus, para averiguar sobre oportunidades de voluntario o para obtener más información sobre el programa de The Magic Bus visite al theyouthfoundation.org o hable al 970-763-7000.

La E-x-p-a-n-s-i-o-n!del Camionsito Mágico

por Deb Dutmer

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Engaged FamiliesMeaningful family engagement is a vital component of program quality at The Youth Foundation. Involving families and caregivers in our children’s education fosters higher performance in school. When families are involved at home and in their child’s education, children do better in school. The most effective youth development programs, those that generate the largest dividends for children and taxpayers, meaningfully engage parents and families.

The Youth Foundation offers a range of engagement activities and services such as: family celebration events, parenting classes, parent trainings and educational resources, kindergarten readiness programs, referrals to community resources, special after school events, personal phone calls and meetings, and invitations to numerous community family events throughout the year.

A review of research conducted by the PEW Center on the States, points out the following elements of effective family engagement in a child’s education:

• Recognize and respect family members’ role as their child’s most important teacher. At The Youth Foundation we encourage families to serve as advocates for their children. We provide take-home early learning activities for all participating Magic Bus families, encouraging family members’ role as their child’s first and most important teacher.

• Provide ongoing communication so both program providers and parents gain insight about children’s strengths and needs and can best support a child’s development and education.

At The Youth Foundation we engage in consistent, two-way linguistically appropriate communication. At Berry Creek Middle School, Youth Foundation staff member, Margaret delaRosa makes personalized monthly phone call to parents, inviting families to attend school programs and requesting their active engagement. As a result, parent participation has increased tenfold at Berry Creek Parent Outreach meetings, which keep parents informed about crucial adolescent issues.

• Programs benefit from family members’ unique knowledge and skills by providing opportunities for volunteering.

More than 100 parents participate as volunteers in The Youth Foundation Summer COPA Edwards tournament series, providing more than 4,080 volunteer hours each summer. By utilizing the knowledge and skills of parents, we enrich and increase the relevance of all Youth Foundation activities for both families and staff.

• Help families foster a home environment that enhances learning. At The Youth Foundation, we continually promote the vision of working together with

schools, families, and staff to ensure success for all children. We offer specific and ongoing information on children’s development and learning to inform families about what they can do at home and in conjunction with their child’s school to enhance their child’s school success.

Engaged families are more informed about their children’s healthy development and learning. They become active partners in the educational process, which increases their children’s chances for success in school and life.


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Coach Across America Volunteer: Lauren DesCombes

PowerHours: voices from the Field

In 2008, Up2Us, a coalition of sports-based youth development organizations, created an AmeriCorps program called Coach Across America (CAA). The aim of Coach Across America is to mobilize AmeriCorps volunteers as coaches for youth sports in under-resourced areas around the country.

In September of this year, I was given the opportunity to join The Youth Foundation team as a Coach Across America volunteer, an experience that has thus far proven to be invaluable. Like most AmeriCorps programs, Coach Across America requires a year-long commitment to volunteer a minimum of 1,700 hours of time. Unlike other AmeriCorps programs, however, CAA stipulates that most of this time be spent “hands-on” in the community, as opposed to capacity building within the host-site organization. As I’ve

always enjoyed working with children, I found this aspect of Coach Across America to be extremely appealing.

My experiences with The Youth Foundation have been nothing but positive. Like many, I was shocked to find that the Vail Valley has a population of at-risk and under-resourced children. With this realization, came the desire to get involved in a local non-profit, and the Coach Across America position at The Youth Foundation seemed to be the perfect opportunity.

I work mainly in the PowerHours after-school programs, traveling to four different elementary and middle schools per week to either assist with sports practice or lead an enrichment session. Many CAA members are limited to coaching a single sport; however, I am grateful that The Youth Foundation allows me to engage in a variety of different activities with our participants.

Dedicating a year to volunteer my time is certainly a challenge, but the rewards of working in a non-profit have been incredible thus far. The Youth Foundation is made up of a passionate team and their positive spirit is infectious. No day is the same, and I feel pretty lucky that playing is a big part of my job description. My service-term will last another nine months, but my experience at The Youth Foundation through Coach Across America has already helped me discover a passion for non-profit work that I hope will turn into a career when my term comes to an end.


Helping to close the achievement gap one child at a timeThe school bell rang for the end of the day nearly an hour ago, and still classrooms are filled with engaged students reading individually, practicing their week’s vocabulary, writing sequels to stories they just finished reading, and receiving individualized attention and intervention from teachers and volunteers who care about their success. This is exactly what is happening at Gypsum Elementary School (GES) during The Youth Foundation’s PowerHours after school program. Last month, Gypsum Elementary School was recognized for its efforts to close the achievement gap and was honored by the State of Colorado as the “National Title I Distinguished School for Closing the Achievement Gap.”

“One of the tenets of a ‘90/90/90’ school is the opportunity to extend the learning time for students. Our Youth Foundation after school programs have been, and will continue to be, an integral component of our students’ success as we seek to achieve the level of 90% of our students performing proficient or above on CSAP. Without The Youth Foundation, we could not ensure that students get additional instructional time and academic support outside of the school day, noted Mitch Forsberg, Principal of Gypsum Elementary School.

The Youth Foundation plays an essential role with Eagle County Schools in providing extended learning time to help students across all socio-economic and cultural landscapes reach grade level proficiency in reading. Time matters when it comes to education. In order to help close the achievement gap and see all our students excel, The Youth Foundation assists in offering extended learning opportunities. Through the

PowerHours after school program, elementary age participants receive at least three additional hours each week of small group guided reading time. The guided reading program is structured based on the literacy program used by the Eagle County School District and focuses on all aspects of literacy.

“A contributing factor to our culture of achievement at Gypsum Elementary is our comprehensive look at a students school day. From our breakfast program before school,

through a rigorous academic school day, complete with a full offering of specials classes, to the PowerHours after school program that is designed with the needs of students at its core and differentiated for groups of learners, GES ensures success for all. The Youth Foundation gives us the fuel and support for these Jets to Soar to New Heights,” said Forsberg.


We are doing all kinds of fun and exciting things during AES PowerHours! This year the program is broken up into three components including recreation, enrichment, and academics. During recreation, students have the opportunity to play organized games such as soccer, basketball, kickball, and team fitness. Through the recreational opportunities, we have seen students greatly improve their teamwork skills. We are very lucky to have such enthusiastic enrichment teachers coming to us from The Youth Foundation office. Students get to work on skill building, arts and crafts, martial arts, and numerous other activities. I have never before witnessed students so excited for Power Hours!

During the academic component of the program, students are broken up into two groups. The first group works on “guided reading” with the instructor, while the other group receives help with their daily homework assignments. During the guided reading, students use word attack skills to help them read the words. Additionally, students learn to use other reading strategies to help them understand the text. These strategies are based on literacy by Design, a program based on state standards and adopted by the Eagle County Schools. Much of the academic component of PowerHours gives teachers the opportunity to reinforce lessons from the school day. In only three months, many students have already made huge gains in their academic performance!

One thing that has really helped to build the success of our program at AES is our volunteers. Each week, they sacrifice their precious time to be with our students. They go into classrooms to help with homework, assist with enrichment, or even help students better understand how to use a specific reading strategy. We are so happy they are here! We look ahead with great excitement as we continue to strive for excellence here at AES! If you are interested in volunteering, contact Katie at 970-763-7000.

Insights from a Teacher: Jason Pyle, coordinator of Avon Elementary School PowerHours Program

The Youth Foundation PowerHours After School program consists of academic support, health and fitness activities, and enrichment. Through our three-fold approach, we seek to further enrich the lives of Eagle County’s youth and provide them with opportunities to experience a variety of successes.

Our unique enrichment component allows students to explore their interests and apply academic concepts in a non-traditional form. Students have the opportunity to experience activities outside of school, whether it be movie-making, playing a sport or game, or creating an artistic project. The participants learn to take care of the world around them through Challenge Nature, while learning to take care of themselves through nutrition, self-defense education, and KidSTRONG Fitness. They learn practical, creative skills through bike building, technology, and storytelling and also have the chance to simply enjoy being creative through art and design, golf course and club design, and drama.

Studies clearly demonstrate the value of enrichment in children’s lives. Once a child is successful in enrichment, their academic scores begin to improve, and vice versa. Most importantly of all, however, the kids have fun. Every staff member brings a sincere and passionate approach to the diverse activities that are offered to the PowerHours participants. Staff want the students to enjoy the activity as much as they do, and their excitement is infectious.

Our commitment to enrichment is vital to creating a positive environment that encourages children to succeed. Each child rotates through the activities offered at their school. Through this thorough sampling, participants celebrate their strengths and even their weaknesses as they learn to honor what makes them special and unique. By instilling personal confidence and a sense of self-worth, we hope they gain a voice and the skills to visualize a dream.

We are eager to see our enrichment programs grow even further. It gives us hope to see that in this struggling economy, we are able to bring a hopeful energy into the future, which is embodied by our participants Thank you, to all of our donors, volunteers, and community members who help to enrich the lives of Eagle County’s youth! Share your passion in PowerHours by bringing a new enrichment opportunity to our programs, call today 970 763 7000.

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oUR PRoGRAmS “STOP Picking on Me!” Youth Foundation Implements Bullying Prevention Program

Conflict, disagreements, and teasing are part of growing up and we can help youth develop skills to resolve such conflicts. However, bullying is different—it is a conscious, willful, and deliberate hostile activity, intended to harm. With the recent national media attention regarding bullying and cyber-bullying, local parents have expressed concern about their children being bullied. So, how do you identify when conflict has turned to bullying? Some warning signs that could mean your child may be experiencing bullying include:

• Physical injuries not consistent with explanation• Feeling afraid to go to school• Losing interest in school and outside programs• Trouble sleeping• Appearing anxious, nervous, or distracted• Using derogatory or demeaning language when talking about peers

Letting children know that you care and are concerned is a first step in reducing bullying. Never ignore suspected bullying. Rather, encourage teamwork and cooperation among children in order to help create a sense of community. Selfless acts performed with the intention of helping others, including sharing and comforting, foster empathy, self-esteem, and positive attitudes toward others.

Teachers and parents frequently do not see bullying occur, therefore it is important for other children to become active witnesses. It is often helpful to encourage youth to become involved in leadership roles that help them learn to stand up for their peers by speaking out against injustices and victimization. With care and commitment, we can help children identify and develop their own personal strengths and teach them healthy ways to build positive leadership skills.

At The Youth Foundation, bullying prevention starts by asking some simple questions:

• Who knows what bullying means?• What are some examples of bullying?

• How does it feel to be bullied?

Many hands go up and children share their opinions. As children begin to relate to one another, their compassion becomes apparent. Participants further explore topics such as integrity, respect, and courage through the lessons on core values and character building. Students learn what it means to be a bystander and that when it comes to bullying; everyone can play a role in prevention.

Through self-defense training (Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing), we help children build confidence by empowering them with non-aggressive skills to defend and protect themselves. These lessons teach students how to step away from aggression and only use moves that deflate a situation and provide protection. The instructors create an atmosphere where students feel safe and can bond with one another through martial arts. Self-defense is fun and also a great work out. The message is clean and simple: everyone can play an active role to stop bullying!

Upcoming Event: In partnership with Eagle County Schools and The Eagle County Charter School, The Youth Foundation is excited to bring nationally recognized author and speaker, Barbara Coloroso, to speak to Eagle County parents and educators on the timely and important topic of preventing bullying. Barbara Coloroso is an internationally recognized speaker and author in the areas of parenting, teaching, school discipline, non-violent conflict resolution, and reconciliatory justice. She is an educational consultant for school districts, the medical and business community, the criminal justice system, and other educational associations around the world. Barbara has served as a classroom teacher, a laboratory school instructor, and a university instructor. She is also the author of five international bestsellers.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this special evening: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Battle mountain High School Auditorium!


The First Tee of Eagle county Persevering through Adversity by Dillon McDonald

The First Tee Open is a PGA Champions Tour event held every fall at Pebble Beach. At the event, juniors from The First Tee program play alongside tour pros in a three-day tournament. When I learned about the event two years ago, I made it my goal to play in the tournament.

I applied last year and was not accepted. Nevertheless, still undeterred, I decided to apply again this past summer. I started the application well in advance and had a tutor help me with my essays. I needed to have a golf index of 8 or lower to be eligible for the tournament. I trained throughout the Winter and lowered my index to 1. Fortunately, my hard work paid off and I was one of 78 junior players selected to compete out of over 500 applicants from First Tee Chapters around the United States.

Arriving at Pebble Beach was a surreal experience. I felt proud because I realized how much I had accomplished and how much golf history had been made at that course. I was in awe to be in such a beautiful and historic place. Playing in a professional tournament at Pebble Beach was truly a dream come true.

The tournament was a success for me in a variety of ways. Not only did I have an once-in-a-lifetime experience, I also learned a lot about myself and my golf game. I learned the importance of being mentally tough and focusing on the task at hand. I developed a sense of composure by not allowing myself to get overly emotional about the game or how I was playing and I learned the value of staying strong in the face of adversity. Throughout this whole process, I experienced a new level of perseverance by setting goals and achieving them despite any obstacles in my way.

Dillon McDonald, of The First Tee of Eagle County, goes to Pebble Beach

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Dillon McDonald from the First Tee of Eagle County is one of 78 junior golfers from The First Tee International who was selected to play in the Home Care & Hospice First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. The event is an official Champions Tour event that was held Sept. 3-5 during labor Day weekend and televised nationally on Golf Channel.

“Going to Pebble Beach was an opportunity of a lifetime. I had great people surrounding me and I was fortunate enough to play with some of the best players in the world. I wish I would have played better, but I learned a lot about myself and my golf game,” said Dillon about his recent experience.

“This trip changed my life and really affected my confidence on and off the golf course. When I am outside of the valley, it is important to be able represent my community and our local First Tee Chapter. Thanks to the Youth Foundation and The First Tee for making this trip possible and giving me this great opportunity.”

McDonald recently won the First Tee of Eagle County players league championship at Gypsum Creek and currently plays for the Battle Mountain High School Golf Team.


HEALTHY SNAckSHere is a great recipe for healthy zucchini bread. What a delicious way to sneak in some veggies for your kids!

Healthy Zucchini BreadIngredients:• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour• ¾ cup sugar• ¼ teaspoon baking soda• ½ teaspoon baking powder• ¼ teaspoon salt• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon• 2 eggs• 2 ¼ cups zucchini (about 2

medium)• ¼ cup oil• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla• ¼ cup walnuts

Directions:1. Preheat oven to 350.2. Mix dry ingredients.3. Mix wet ingredients.4. Combine.5. Add to greased (I use cooking spray) bread pan.6. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Gorp Trail MixTry customizing this basic recipe with your favorite dried fruits and nuts. It’s super easy, quick, and something you can pack and take on the go, or enjoy sitting at home!

Ingredients:• 1/2 ounce whole shelled (unpeeled) almonds• 1/4 ounce unsalted dry-roasted peanuts• 1/4 ounce dried cranberries• 1 tablespoon chopped pitted dates• 1 1/2 teaspoon chocolate chips

Preparation:Combine almonds, peanuts, cranberries, dates, and chocolate chips in a small bowl or bag and enjoy!


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Colorado Child Care Credit ($ 500.00) ($ 500.00) ($ 500.00)

Charitable Deduction Colorado Tax Saving ($ 46.30) ($ 46.30) ($ 46.30)

Charitable Deduction Federal Tax Saving ($ 280.00) ($ 330.00) ($ 350.00)

Related Federal Tax Effect* $ 152.96 $ 180.28 $ 191.21

After Tax Costs of Gift to The Youth Foundation $ 326.66 $ 303.98 $ 294.91

Total Tax Saving $ 673.34 $ 696.02 $ 705.10

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The Youth Foundation is happy to announce a brand new partnership with Wacky Apple! Wacky Apple is a new brand of apple products created just for kids. Wacky Apple products are made from naturally sweet organic apples that are free of pesticides and are grown and processed in the beautiful Rocky Mountain region. Wacky Apple products contain no sugar, no added water, no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Wacky Apple makes simply good organic food kids can’t stop eating! Their tasty products are both healthy and appealing. Wacky Apples are hand grown along with cherries and apricots on 460 acres of land in the agricultural North Fork Valley of Western Colorado. From orchard to plate, your children eat only what nature intended.

Every week, Wacky Apple delivers 1500 apples to our office which are then delivered to the schools that are participating in the Power Hours programs. This has been a wonderful addition to our efforts in providing children with healthy snack options after school.

The first day we brought the apples into June Creek Elementary, there was a little push back. The children weren’t so thrilled at the idea at first, but once they actually tasted the delicios apples, they were very excited. Many of the children asked for seconds, and even thirds!

Once the fresh apple season winds down, we will continue to be provided with wonderful snacks from Wacky Apple in the form of apple juice, apple sauce, and fruit folds.

We look forward to continuing this new partnership with Wacky Apple and providing children with delicious, healthy, organic snacks that taste great and provide essential vitamins and nutrients to help our children grow and learn!

If you would like more information on Wacky Apple, please visit their website at wackyapple.com!

PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: WAckY APPLE


Christine BakalarThe Youth Foundation is excited to welcome Christine Bakalar as one of our newest board members. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her 30 years of volunteer experience, serving on the boards of organizations that assist people who live on the margins of society and struggle to find respect, education, career opportunities and healthcare.

Christine served as the Chairman of the Board of the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, was co-founder and Chair of Friends for Health: Supporting the North Shore Health Center, and was a director of the national board of the Acoustic Neuroma Association. She currently serves on the strategic planning committee and is co-chair of the annual gala for BUILD, a Chicago non-profit that assists thousands of at-risk youth in reaching their educational and career potential.

As Chairman of the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, the largest agency of its kind in the Midwest, Christine led an $8 million capital campaign. As Chair of Friends for Health, Christine led a grassroots community movement to create the North Shore Health Center, a comprehensive healthcare facility for the underserved population in Lake County, Illinois. This clinic, that provides more than 15,000 patient visits a year, was the first private-public healthcare collaboration in Illinois and was recognized by the NIH in 2009 as a national model for private-public partnership. As a director of the Acoustic Neuroma Association, Christine led the development efforts to fund research and treatment of this rare brain tumor.

In her current role with BUILD, Christine has developed two of the organization’s successful creative programs. Ten years ago, she helped launch Brand Build, an entrepreneurial jewelry-making program for at-risk teen girls. This program boasts a 95% college acceptance rate and allows the students to earn income and save for higher education. Two years ago, Christine founded The Artist’s Collaborative, a program that teaches abstract painting and photography to at-risk high school youth, focusing on ways to practice and market their art.

Christine and her husband, John, split their time between Vail and Chicago. They have three grown children. Christine’s experience is invaluable to The Youth Foundation’s continued growth and success and we are honored to have her join our team.

Meet the Most Recent Additions to The Youth Foundation Board of Directors

Kathi Renman Kathi Renman is Managing Partner of The Renman Group of companies, a Los Angeles based real estate investment consortium. Founded in 1961, The Renman Group has been successfully involved in the acquisition and development of local commercial and industrial properties. Since assuming control in 1999, Kathi has spearheaded the expansion of the family business into the new millennium. Kathi’s extensive and diverse knowledge of the real estate industry has been instrumental in the company’s profitable investments in ever changing markets.

Kathi was a pioneer in her field as the first woman appraiser for California Federal Savings in 1973. With that she learned the importance of social involvement and extending support to others. Kathi currently sits on the Advisory Board for First Commerce Bank in Los Angeles. Her former professional associations include NAWBO, WPO, NNCREW, and she was a Founder of the Center for Corporate Change.

Kathi’s commitment to social responsibility is evident in her longtime support of children’s causes. She has remained a long time supporter of Big Sisters since serving on the Board of Directors for Big Sisters of Los Angeles in the early 2000’s. Kathi is also involved with the Women’s Sports Foundation, Project Light: Rwanda, Ngandu’s Angels in Kenya, the Character and Ethics Project in Burbank, and the CSUF Guardian Scholars program. She is dedicated to programs that mentor younger generations and create opportunities for those at a disadvantage.

It is this same dedication that has motivated Kathi to pursue her lifelong passion of skiing since first hitting the slopes as a young child. As a California native, she has traveled to slopes near and far, only to find that Vail won her heart with her first visit in 1974. She now shares her time between her homes in Long Beach and Vail. Kathi looks forward to her growing commitment to the Vail Valley as her long time involvement with the Vail Leadership Institute, the Vail Valley Foundation, the Vail Performing Arts Academy, and The Youth Foundation continues.


community coach mentors: What the kids have to say . . .community coach

mentors expands its reach!

The Youth Foundation community coach mentor Program has experienced

such success in recruiting high school and middle

school students, that we have expanded our reach

to meet the needs of many more Eagle county Youth.

The program provides older students the chance to

impact the lives of younger students while gaining

important qualifications and experiences.

community coach mentors work with middle

school students to help them succeed with their schoolwork by providing

one-on-one mentoring, which helps give students

the attention and focus they need to succeed in

school.

If you are a high school student with a gift to share

with younger students, please contact The Youth

Foundation to apply by calling 970 763 7000.

My name is Karen and The Youth Foundation is a big part of my life! The Youth Foundation programs help me to stay active and involved in the community while having fun! During school, it has helped me to stay out of trouble and keep my grades up so that I can participate in the other fun activities and have a chance to help younger students.

My name is Veyra, and I am a Community Coach Mentor for The Youth Foundation.

The Youth Foundation helps me and other kids all across the community by helping us to build our confidence, improve our acdemics, stay

active and athletic, and develop leadership skills. As a Community Coach mentor, I help younger kids develop

many important skills that we use in our everyday lives. The Youth Foundation is a great place to learn many things that will help you succeed

in life. Thank you Youth Foundation!


“Hi, my name is Rocio, and I am a Community Coach Mentor for The Youth Foundation. I participate by helping kids in programs like The First Tee, Copa Edwards Soccer, and the PowerHours After School programs. By working in programs like these, I help to teach kids important life skills that they will use throughout their life.

The Youth Foundation has also helped me by keeping me on the right path, helping me to keep my grades up and to stay fit and athletic at the same time. Whether it is academically, socially, or athletically, The Youth Foundation is always there to help me succeed.”

Hi, my name is Hugo. I am a community coach mentor with The Youth Foundation. As a community coach, I help in the PowerHours After School and The First Tee programs, where I teach younger kids the importance of health and nutrition. Additionally, I help kids to develop character skills such as sportsmanship, honesty, and confidence. Helping coach middle school sudents, I have the opportunity to help kids build their soccer skills, stay up to speed in their academics and be good leaders. As the student body president of Battle mountain High School, I am a role model to these younger kids.

The Youth Foundation is important to me because it helps me interact with kids and share the skills that The Youth Foundation provided me when I was in elementary and middle school.

My name is Erik and I am a Community Coach Mentor. As a mentor for The Youth Foundation, I have so much fun and have the opportunity to help younger kids. By staying involved in sports and school, and staying away from drugs, drinking, and smoking, I am setting an example to the younger kids we work with as well as to our community. This program has also taught me some job skills so that I can make extra money doing things that I love, like coaching soccer and refereeing games.


Get involved today! . . . great volunteer opportunities with The Youth Foundation

anytiMe oPPortunities

• Accompany Deb, our Magic Bus Director, on visits that prepare children for kindergarten

• Donate or collect used bicycles for our annual Bike Give Away that occurs in the spring

• Assist with writing thank you notes and with office work in the The Youth Foundation offices

• Support the Magic Bus by hosting a book drive with co-workers, friends, or families any time of the year.

Volunteers make our community a better place to live. The Youth Foundation volunteer opportunities will connect you with people and programs that will utilize your talents and benefit others. We are proud of the contributions our volunteers are making to enhance the quality of life here in Eagle County.

after-scHool PrograM Mentoring & suPPort

Working in the PowerHours After School programs, you will have the opportunity to lend your talents and expertise to the diverse programming offered in schools across Eagle County. You may provide one-on-one tutoring, assist with athletic coaching, or program development and evaluation, or enrichment opportunities that match your interests (yoga, fishing, cooking, violin, and art projects just to name a few). Working in the after-school programs, we ask that you commit to volunteering at least one day a week for at least a six-week rotation during the academic school year.

Time Commitment: After-school programs are offered Monday through Friday, typically between the hours of 2:30 and 5:30. Schedules may vary depending upon school program.

Tutors Needed!Currently we need volunteer tutors to assist with math, reading, writin, and science for middle school students at Berry Creek Middle School Mondays - Thursdays from 4:00 -5:30 pm. Call

for more details: (970) 763-7000.

Stay up to date on the latest happenings and volunteer opportunities by signing up to receive our monthly eNewsletters: www.theyouthfoundation.org/volunteer

Check us out on facebook and on our blog:

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Some personal insights the Guardian Scholars Themseleves

A message from a mesa State 2010 Guardian Scholar graduate: “There are two paths a person can take after going through heartbreaks or difficult situations—you can choose to be a victim, blame your circumstances, and continue the destructive cycle, or you can view your experiences as lessons and move forward in the right direction. A wise man once told me that taking personal responsibility for our lives is essential to achieving our dreams. It is easy to get into the habit of blaming our circumstances, friends, boss, professor, or anyone else for our setbacks. However, we are the CEOs of our lives. He advised me to take control of my life, make necessary changes, and capitalize on the positive gifts in my life. That wisdom came from Guardian Scholar founder, Ron Davis.

We all have many choices throughout the day and making the right ones builds character, perseverance, and drive. Taking little steps in the right direction and never giving up on my dreams has already characterized me as powerful. I often remember one of my favorite quotes that provides me with constant encouragement. It reads, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It’s not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.’” Marianne Williamson

. . . . and a message from a potential Guardian Scholar:

“Thoughts about family? Family has always been a difficult concept for me, because what constitutes your family? Is it with whom you live? Is it your relatives? Or is family the people who make you grow into a better person and help you when you are down? Then that is my community; my teachers, co-workers, friends, and families who took me in when I had no place to live. My community is my family. Resilient, determined, and happy are the three words that best describe me. I am determined to excel, I am resilient, and I put full effort into bouncing back from any hardships. I have no regrets about the many challenges I have faced. I may have a little heavier load than many teenagers my age, but I love my life and there is nothing I would change about it. Once I graduate from college, one of my goals is to help teenagers who need a sense of family and support. I want to be a person who changes lives. “

Guardian Scholars: Who are our Guardian Scholars?

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UPcomING EvENTS . . . mARk YoUR cALENdARS

Save the Date July 21, 2011

Children’s Ch� ity Classic

Presented by Eagle Springs Golf CourseBenefi tting The Youth Foundation &

the Eagle Care Clinic

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STAY TUNEd To FINd oUT moRE: WWW.STARdANcINGGALA.com


left: Jonathan Haerter and professional dancer, Amy Wentworth, dance an energetic Jitterbug.

Below: Blaize olle lifts meredith Steinke as they dance a high energy African tribal swing!

Above: colin meiring and Beth Slifer dance a fun and graceful Foxtrot.

Below: mack Nichols is greeted by Youth Foundation PowerHours participant, Isa delgado.

Above: Beautiful tables at the Star dancing Gala - a dazzling experience!

left: Judy collins performs with local children from the vail valley children’s chorale.

Below: Jill Alfond, Brandy Hoeve, & Tracy Gillette enjoy an evening of dancing and fun at the 2010 Star Dancing Gala.

Above: monica Benderly & Janie Wilhelmsen. Pretty in pink!

Above: Bunny Snare, Bill Snare, Bill Snare Sr., carol Brown, keith Brown, and Trey milhoan share laughs at the Star dancing Gala.


Right: Chris Hynes, Susie Davis, Phil Smith, & Becky

Hernreich, all of The Youth Foundation, enjoy some fun at Bol as part of the

Star Dacning Gala Appreciation Party.

Above: Jon & Bethany Haerter. Jon was a dancer in the 2010 Star Dancing Gala.

Above Right: Tricia Swenson & linda Boyne stop by to reminisce about their Star Dancing Gala experience in 2009..

Above: 2010 Star Gala dancer, Connie Kincaid-Strahan, with Youth Foundation board member, Andy Arnold, and Youth Foundation star volunteer, Carla Guarascio.

left: Drew Fournier of The First Tee tries his hand at bowling.

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STAR dANcING GALA APPREcIATIoN PARTY - BoL

Above: Dr. John Feagin, Dr. Richard Steadman, Dr. Thomas Clanton, & Tim Willowby receive the first Children’s Charity Classic Trophy.

Right: Susan Milhoan of The Youth Foundation hugs a Community Coach mentor as they greet the players.

Right: Ron Davis & Phil Smith, board members of The Youth

Foundation, eagerly await tee time for the 1st Children’s

Charity Classic.

left: Bob Brown, Youth Foundation board member, with his son, Cameron Brown, at the 1st Children’s Charity Classic.


Above: Elliot, Averial and Nancy Hovey start their Thanksgiving day off on the right foot at the Eagle-Vail Turkey Trot!

left: Runners make their way along the Turkey Trot route on a very cold and clear Thanksgiving morning.

Above: Emily Francios enjoys some hot chocolate before participating in her first Turkey Trot experience.

left: Turkey Trot runners line up to begin the annual Thanksgiving trot

through Eagle-Vail.

Below: Annie Halloran patiently awaits as her parents get the racers ready to begin the trot. John Halloran & Maggie Pavlik started the first ever Eagle-Vail Turkey Trot in 2006 out of their home.

Right: Chupa Nelson and the Eagle-Vail Metro District & Homeowners Assoc. cut the ribbon for the opening ceremony of the new Eagle-Vail Community Pool, the site of the Turkey Trot finish-line party.

4th Annual Eagle-Vail Turkey Trot

Presented by

dUELING PIANoS: E-ToWN

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In October, The Youth Foundation hosted Dueling Pianos at E-Town.

Right: Performers duel back and forth keeping the crowd going all night long!

Far Right: lauren Mill, Nita Kirwan, & Aliria Bello, all Eagle County School teachers

and coordinators in The Youth Foundation PowerHours After School Program.


Thank you to our donors of 2010* donors listed are those who made a donations between January 1, and December 1, 2010

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Sandra & Dave SmyserBill & Karen SnareJosef StauferJon & Mary Ann StavneyDeidra & Brother StewartHoward & Cathy StonePeter and Prilla StottRenee StrongJP & Kris SunderlandDouglas SwansonEdwin Swinford, Jr.Talbot TravelKimberly & James Taylor*Kenneth & Jodi Teague*Matthew Teeters*Kathy ThissenChris and laura ThomasonDevon TrickelVail Property Brokerage, IncGary & Roz ValentineVilar Center for the ArtsAndy & Julia WallaceMary WansleyWhitney & Vicki WardTom & Susan WashingMike & Carole WattersJim Wear & Katie WearDebby WebsterJohn Welaj*Dick & Barbara WenningerJane WestlaDonna & Gary WicklundJo WiitaPatrick & lindsay WilhelmTrudi WilkesDavid & Kristin Williams*Kim WolfeAustin & Amy Woodworthlynn and Beverly WoolleyJen & Griffin WrightDouglas Yanker*Owen YoungChad & liz ZieglerMike & Mary Ann Zimpel

coNTRIBUToRGregory & Jennifer AdairDale AdenRenae lani AndersonGretchen Babcock*Felicia BattleJack and Kathleen BlairNorman Bowles John & Pamela BoydJoyce BoyerKimberly Bradleylinda BurchettDiane BurtonIan CaseyGordon & Elizabeth ChicoineElizabeth ClarkJohn CortezFred & Carolyn Coulson IIIJoe CranstonKristiana DailyKevin Danzig

Thomas DarrahCarolyn DevlinRuth and Daryl DombrowskiDoug DusenberryGretchen EbbesonSara & Travis FahrneyMark FensermacherHeidi ForslineEd FosterGail & Scott FritzlerGladdie FunkeMiriam FuternickDr. larry & Elfi GaulMichael & Andrea GlassJeff GoodwinVictoria GraskampStacy GundersonClyde & Natalia HanksElizabeth HasleyCharles HauserTom & Jane HealyGlen HeimanChristie HermanHans & Sally HesseRon HolliganJanice Cerra Real Estate, Inc.Steven KernElizabeth KersteinTessa Kirchner*Gary and Renetta KnustDiane larsenBarb & Jeff laymanKaren leeDebra lemon-l’Heureux*Judy levine PorinoBrian lundeenDavid MaloleyGary and Diane MccordFrancis and Edith MclarneyAngie McvickerRenee MilitelloMarianne MilloyGreg & Chris MoffettBeth O’NeillAmy ParliamentMitch & leanne PerryBecky PerryEric PierceBeth,Dick, David & Franklin ReillyEd & Tura Resavagelee, Brent, & lindsey RimelDewitt RobinsonRick & Janet SackbauerAnne SaddlerGail & Harry ScobyMargaret SegerbergJessica SherpaSam SherstadMarlin Smickleylorraine SmithBill & Nancy SmithWilliam and Connie SmithDanielle StageStefan SterettTricia Swenson*Alyson Syer

Barb TowleTown of VailVail Valley Dental CareTara & Craig Van DernootTed, Susie, & luke VickermanJames VigilRonald WardTheodore WarrenGrace WellwertsNona WilkeErik & Kimberly WilliamsJay WilloughbyMichael & Traci WodlingerSteve WoodHap & Nancy Young

* Denotes 2010 for KIDS Campaign Member

GIFTS IN mEmoRY oF GERALd GALLEGoSKorba AndrewsA-Peak,Inc. Bruce & Anna YankeAssociates III, Interior Design MelissaBauerle and Company, PCBuilding Stone Institute - Kristiana DailyCharlie’s T-ShirtsCNIC Health Solutions/ Barb TowleKevin DanzigDavid & Paula littleRuth & Daryl DombrowskiDonald & Delma leonardEagle County School DistrictFirstBank Holding CompanyGarrett & B.J. SmithGlen HeimanJake JacobsonJanice Cerra Real Estate, Inc.James JohnsonKatie & Mike SantambrogioAndrew KaufmanKent EricksonArt & Elaine KeltonSteven Kernlawson Mischerlynn ChapinPeggy FossettPeter Abuisilarry & Jean PetersonRA NelsonBeth ReillyRio Grande Co.Kenneth & Cynthia Roperlynn & Thomas Prue SalzerSam & Vicky JohnsonShaw Electric, Inc. David & Karen ShawSiloam Stone Inc. Matthew MuellerThe Youth Foundation StaffJosef StauferSusie DavisTalbot Travel - Jodi TalbotKathy ThissenTim Finchem PGA Tour James VigilRonald WardAlinda WikertAmy & Austin Woodworth

July 25, 2011

2010 Youth Foundation Winter Bi-Annual Newsletter

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