Colorado Youth Corps Association

United Way of Eagle River Valley

Vail Valley Cares

Colorado Department of Human Services, Offi ce of Behavioral Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Drug Free Communities

Eagle County Government

Alpine ArtsArriesgado Clothing

Avalanche Hot SpringsAvon Liquors

Awaken AnnieBangl’z Salon

Batter CupcakesBeehive Technologies

Big O TiresBliss Studio

Blitz

Blue Moose PizzaBonfi re Brewing

BookwormBrinca Brinca

Brooke Heather PhotographyC Bar

The ChophouseChristy Sports

CinebistroClagget Rey Gallery

Cogswell GalleryColumbine Bakery

Cool Radio, LLCCosbar

Crazy Mountain BreweryDouble Diamond

Dusty Boot & LuigisEagle Ranch Golf Course

EPS Design & PrintErica HarveyEves FamilyGlobal Child

The Golden Bear Gore Range Brewery

Gypsum Golf CourseHome Chefs of VailHeather O’Malley

Jake & JasperJohn Smith Artwork

James VanFossen ArtworkJointworx

Kids CottageKZYR RadioLa Bottega

IN KIND SUPPORT

BUSINESS DONORS

GRANTS & FOUNDATION SUPPORT

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

info@eagleyouth.org PO BOX 4613 EDWARDS, CO 81632 970.949. 9250 eagleyouth.org

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Andrej BirjulinAnne-Marie KeaneBeth and Rick Reilly

Beth PantzerBetty J and Garrett SmithCandace and Eric Eves

Charlie WickCheryl and Bill Jensen

Danielle Towle Doris Bailey

Douglas FrydenlundDwight Henninger

Ellen MoritzGail Molloy

Glenda and Marc WentworthHolly StrablizkyHope Tudanger

James and Olga WilkinsJanet and Omar El-Bitar

Jason PlattJeanne and Harry McQueeney

Jeff LaymanJennifer Richert Jose Hernandez

Judith SimJudith SmithKaren EyrichKaren Simon

Kate and Carl CocchiarellaKerri and Jeremy ThelenLaine and Mervyn Lapin

Larry and Sandi Agneberg Laurel and Harry SandellLauren and James Mill

Leslie Lovett

Alpine BankCascade Village Theater

Chase BankEast West Resorts

Eagle Ranch Association First Bank

Climax Molybdenum

JP Morgan and ChaseLapin Family Charitable Fund

RA NelsonUS Bank

Vail Valley Dental CareVail Valley Medical Center

Walmart

2013 SUPPORTERSINDIVIDUAL DONORS

Linda and Joe HoyLisa Siegert-FreeMark Donaldson

Mark FenstermacherMartin Campos

Matt Teeters Michael and Elizabeth Hartel Michael and Maria Kowalski Michelle and Ryan Stecher

Mikayla Curtis Molly and James McGalliard

Narda ReigelNicole and Andy Dewell

Norman Smith Pamela and Denis Beaudin

Patricia and Rex BrownPatti CogswellRemy Lovett

Richard HicksRick WalterRobert Ticer

Robert WoodRosemary Lambert

Russell and Allison MolinaSamantha Pirrallo

Sandra and Jordan Goncharoff Sara FahrneySheri MintzSigne Jones

Susan and Harry FramptonTom MoorheadToni Rozanski

Tracey Baumgardner Vali and Willy Wilcox

Warren Brandt

2013 ANNUAL REPORT

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MEMBERAGENCIES

Avon Police Department

Bright Future Foundation

CMC Upward Bound

Colorado State University Extension

Eagle County Prevention Committee

Eagle County Schools

Eagle County Sheriff’s Office

Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability

Eagle Valley Library District

Early Childhood Partners

First Bank

Girl Scouts of Colorado

Mind Springs Health

Red Ribbon Project

Samaritan Center of the Rockies

SOS Outreach

Starting Hearts

SpeakUp ReachOut

Vail International Hockey

Vail Valley Foundation

Vail Valley Salvation Army

Walking Mountains Science Center

Women’s Empowerment Workshop

MISSION

Strengthen community

collaboration to enable youth to reach their full

potential.

The mission of The Eagle River Youth Coalition is to collaborate with Eagle River youth-serving

organizations to assess prevention needs, coordinate substance abuse prevention efforts and build capacity

through strategic plans, programs and policies around the issues facing young people.

VISION

MISSION

MAKINGYOUTH A

COMMUNITYPRIORITY

ERYC utilizes collaboration, outreach, and prevention programs and services to tackle three main areas that affect the development of youth including: substance

abuse prevention, wellness and mental healthpromotion and academic achievement.

PRIORITIES

BOARD CHAIREAGLE RIVER YOUTH COALITION

JAMES WILKINS MICHELLE STECHER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOREAGLE RIVER YOUTH COALITION

As we reflect on 2013, the Eagle River Youth Coalition is reminded of the unique role we serve in convening local agencies around positive change for local youth. We are honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse partners to assess prevention needs in our community and build capacity through strategic plans, programs, and policies around the issues facing young people.

This past year was marked by many successes. First, ERYC spearheaded the largest local youth behavioral assessment to date, with over 2,600 students from ten middle and high schools participating in the biennial Healthy Kids Colorado Survey. Results will ensure the community has a current and accurate knowledge of the obstacles and trends facing youth in the Eagle River Valley, and that partners can mobilize to meet those needs. Secondly, ERYC convened a group of teens from six area high schools to serve an advisory role for coalition and community-wide initiatives through the Youth Leaders Council. Additionally, ERYC redesigned our social media platforms, providing member agencies and coalition initiatives with increased visibility throughout the community and increasing buy-in among local young people. Finally, expanded outreach to parents led to increased attendance at educational events. By focusing on prevention efforts, ERYC has been able to achieve broad reaching, highly impactful, sustainable change to create a healthier community for our youth.

None of our accomplishments would be possible without the tremendous contributions of our incredible staff, donors, partners, and members. We thank each of you for your assistance and support over the past year, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as we work towards our goal of becoming a leader in collaborative youth development in 2014.

GREETINGS TO ERYC MEMBERS, FRIENDS + SUPPORTERS,

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

James Wilkins

VICE PRESIDENT

Robert Ticer

SECRETARY

Mike Kowalski

TREASURER

Kristi Grems

MEMBERS

Carlos Abel

Edgar Arroyo

Andrej Birjulin

Sara Coulter

Sara Fisher

Remy Lovett

Tony Mauro

Jeanne McQueeney

Sheri Mintz

Jason Platt

Toni Rozanski

Matt Teeters

Jeremy Thelen

STAFF

(LEFT TO RIGHT)

Drew KartosMichelle Stecher

Jason Peck(NOT PICTURED)

Candace Eves, Lucy Cummings, Mikayla Curtis

Government Grants Special Events Corporate + Foundation Grants

Earned Income + Membership

Thanks to generous support from the local community, businesses, foundations, and individuals like you, the Eagle River Youth Coalition continues to

make a positive impact on young peoples’ lives.

There are many ways you can help to inspire youth and families to reach their full potential. Become a volunteer, mentor, student leader, member agency,

business supporter or fi nancial contributor.

GET INVOLVED

SUPPORT + CONTRIBUTIONS

THANK YOU

$243,447

2013 Revenue Total $305,447

$25,515 $22,390 $14,095

“My favorite parts about serving others are the journey of meeting new people and the feeling of excitement

you get when you have accomplished your job.”

Leslie CanoPrairie Pioneer Award recipient & Youth Leaders Council participant

In 2013, the Eagle River Youth Coalition broadened

its impact, reaching

The Eagle River Youth Coalition continually strives to cultivate relationships with supporters who share our passion for making youth a community priority.

“I think it is very important for everyone to have a say in their community, and as sad

as it is, the youth are often left out.”

Skylar ChaneyYouth Leaders Council participant

79.7% 8.4% 7.3% 4.6%

YOUTH + FAMILIES

3,000OVER

Connect With ERYC & Connect to Your Community

970.949.9250 | eagleyouth.org

NETWORKING + TRAINING

ERYC coordinates professional development opportunities from renowned trainers on topics relevant to their work and organization. These events serve as a capacity building and networking opportunity for service providers to collaborate on programming, ensuring the most effective and effi cient services are being delivered to Eagle County youth and families.

Additionally, ERYC facilitates a variety of community outreach benefi ts, including a comprehensive social media package.

HEALTHY KIDS COLORADO SURVEY

Data analysis is at the heart of the Eagle River Youth Coalition’s efforts. Gathering, analyzing and sharing data navigates youth programming efforts throughout the community. Working collaboratively with service providers ensures that Eagle County organizations deliver unduplicated, necessary programs and services to local youth and families. The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, administered by ERYC on a biennial basis to middle and high school students, measures honest youth behaviors, perceptions and attitudes. Survey administration grew to over 2,600 students, reaching ten middle and high schools in 2013, ensuring the most comprehensive administration to date.

SURVEY DATA ENABLES THE COMMUNITY TO:

• Identify and prioritize youth and family programs and service needs

• Promote comprehensive prevention and intervention collaborations

• Support funding requests and implement wellness policies

Eagle River Youth Coalition prevention efforts are rooted in the positive youth development model, providing a strengths-based approach to promote exceptional behavior in young people. One primary prevention strategy addresses the asset of positive peer influence through evidence-based social norms marketing. Goals of the Eagle County You Told Us positive social norms campaign are to align perceptions with actual behaviors, encourage conversation about behaviors and choices, and raise awareness about local behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions.

POSITIVE SOCIAL NORMS CAMPAIGN

53%of Eagle County youth

thought it would be easy or very easy to get marijuana if

they wanted some

20%of Eagle County youth have had five or more drinks of

alcohol one or more times in the past 30 days (binge drinking)

37%of Eagle County youth have used marijuana

19%of Eagle County youth rode in a vehicle driven by someone

who had been drinking alcohol in the last 30 days

2013 HEALTHY KIDS

COLORADO SURVEY RESULTS

ERYC coordinated thelargest local Healthy Kids Colorado Survey to date

For complete survey results please visit eagleyouth.org.

FROM TEN MIDDLE+ HIGH SCHOOLS

2,600OVERSURVEYING

STUDENTS

REAL STUDENTS.REAL DATA.

REAL RESULTS.

WHERE DO YOU STAND?

think it’s wrong

for someone

their age to

drink alcohol.

N = 1316 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey 2011-2012Funding provided by: Colorado Department of Human Services’ Division of Behavioral Health and Drug Free Communities

eagleyouth.org

2 OUT OF 3 OF YOUR PEERS ARE MAKING POSITIVE CHOICES

ECCA HAWKS SPREAD THEIR WINGS & FLY ABOVE NEGATIVE THINGS!

eagleyouth.org

N = 769 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey 2011-2012Funding Provided By: Colorado Department of Human Services’ Division of Behavioral Health and Drug Free Communities

think the thingsthey learn in school

are going to be important later

in life.

PARENTING EFFORTS

Parenting can be the hardest yet most rewarding responsibility a person may have. In an effort to provide resources and education to local parents, the Eagle River Youth Coalition hosts the free Dinner & Dialogue series. This bilingual, bicultural series offers a forum to encourage open conversation and skills building among parents and local experts about the challenges and rewards of parenting.

YOUTH INITIATIVES

The Youth Initiatives committee is composed of Eagle River Youth Coalition board members, individuals from partner organizations, as well as community members. Youth Initiatives is designed to identify community needs, analyze strategic efforts and plan and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of youth in the community.

YOUTH LEADERS COUNCIL

Established in 2006, the Youth Leaders Council (YLC) provides an opportunity for youth to cultivate community change. Students serve an advisory role for various community initiatives while gaining leadership skills and completing service learning projects.

In 2013, YLC consisted of 26 local youth representing six area high schools. Students foster rapport and team building skills through an annual retreat and monthly engagements.

2013 YLC ADVISORY ROLES:

• Youth Depression, Suicide & Anxiety Services

• Project Sticker Shock (underage alcohol & drug consumption)

• Eagle County Healthy Food Options & Community Garden Awareness

• Family Planning and Teen Pregnancy Prevention

PARENTS MATTER.WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE.

In 2013, ERYC provided seven different Dinner & Dialogue sessions to 166 community members.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Healthy Living (offered in two locations)• Substance Use and Abuse• Depression and Suicide• Underage Drinking, Drug Use & Consequences • Healthy Relationships • Sports Concussions and The Student Athlete

PLUG INTO YOUR TEENS

Active Parenting of Teens is an evidence - based series offered in both English and Spanish, brought to Eagle County in 2012 to fill a need for more intensive education for parents of teens.

Over 50 Active Parenting participants were trained in 2013 and 59% received a scholarship to participate. ERYC is eager to maintain and enhance Active Parenting in 2014.

engaged in education and outreach initiatives

The Youth Leaders Council entered its 6th year, with

2013 YOUTH LEADERS COUNCIL

STUDENTS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:

AS A RESULT OF 2013 DINNER & DIALOGUE SESSIONS, PARENT

ATTENDEES REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:

serving in an advisory capacity for the coalition.

of students showed increased knowledge of how leadership functions in the community

reported increased knowledgeon the topic

“The Dinner & Dialogue program helps me better understand stresses that occur in our

high schools. I feel better equipped to speak with my daughter about these issues.”

- Dinner & Dialogue Parent Participant

reported increased confidence in discussing the topic with their child

could identify localare sources related

to the topic

of students feel their voice and opinions are heard

of students reported taking responsibility for their actions and decisions

FROM 6 DIFFERENT

SCHOOLS

26STUDENTS

300OVERLOCAL PARENTS

8 0%

93%

86%

90% 86% 89%

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EFFORTS

The Eagle River Youth Coalition’s efforts surrounding substance abuse incorporate prevention, intervention and enforcement measures in the community. ERYC encourages community mobilization to address behaviors and attitudes around substance use norms, critical in spearheading larger community change.

ERYC partners with Eagle County Schools to offer the evidence-based Project Towards No Drug Abuse curriculum to students through health classes, and expanded in-school programming to middle school students in 2013 with the evidence-based Project Alert program. Services such as educational forums on local youth behaviors and trends initiate community dialogue on current prevention and intervention needs. Collaboration with youth and retail partners continues to drive the Project Sticker Shock prevention education campaign. Conversations with politicians surrounding policy change initiatives encourage community-wide awareness. Finally, ERYC partners with law enforcement to support enforcement initiatives.

Promising trends show a decrease in local teen alcohol consumption. However, underage drinking in Eagle County has traditionally

occurred at higher rates than Colorado and national counterparts.

* 2013 Colorado and National data not available at time of printing * 2013 Colorado and National data not available at time of printing

PAST 30 DAYS USE : ALCOHOL (GRADES 9-12)

PAST 30 DAYS USE : BINGE DRINKING (GRADES 9-12)

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52%of Eagle County youth feel the things they are learning in school will be important

for them later in life

71%of Eagle Countyyouth participatein extracurricular activities at school

96%of Eagle County youth feel it is important to

finish high school

93%of Eagle County youth

feel it is importantto go to college

Sara CoulterVail Christian High School Student

& ERYC Board Member

“I’m concerned about the well-being of youth in our community and I think ERYC plays a

large role in addressing their needs.”

“Membership in ERYC keeps Early Childhood Partners connected with all the other non-

profits that are working with young children and youth in our valley. The networking assures that services and programs are

complementary and not duplicative allowing for the best use of our limited resources.”

Jeanne McQueeney Executive Director, Early Childhood Partners

2013 HEALTHY KIDS

COLORADO SURVEY RESULTS