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Monthly Newsletter July 2014

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

The July 4th holiday is a favorite time of year for many Americans. Backyardparties, good food, and fireworks. But the celebrating unfortunately turns deadly

when people drive after drinking alcohol. Drunkdriving, buzzed driving, and drugged driving arepreventable problems, particularly on the Fourth ofJuly. In 2012, there were 179 people killed inmotor vehicle traffic crashes over the Fourth ofJuly holiday in the United States. Of thosefatalities, 44% occurred in crashes that involved atleast one driver or motorcycle operator with a BACof .08 or higher. This Fourth of July, local law enforcement istaking part in a crackdown to put an end to drunk

driving. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign will mean increasedenforcement with zero tolerance for those who drive impaired. You can expect to seethe police out in force, so please make plans for a designated driver or publictransportation if you plan to celebrate with alcohol or drugs. While friends may

Drive Sober or Get Pulled OverYouth Spotlight: Cassandra ArmasCool, New ERYC VolunteerGirl Scouts BlogSOS Outreach UpdateMember Spotlight: Healthy CommunitiesCoalitionMember EventsMembership Corner: Trainings and Grants

complain about seeing law enforcement out in force, please remember that their roleis to keep our community safe. Continue Reading>>>

~Michelle StecherExecutive Director

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Youth Leader Spotlight: Cassandra Armas Living in a small town and working in the non­profit industry, I often hear EagleCounty's youth complain that there are limited volunteer opportunities to engage ourcommunity. Besides skiing and snowboarding, many local high school students seekalternative activities that spur future career interest, inspire global awareness andsimply contribute to the well­being of their neighbors.

Cassandra Armas, a recent graduate ofEagle Valley High School has thisapproach to life and consistently puts theneeds of others as a priority in her busyschedule. In addition to excelling in theclassroom, Cassandra was a member ofmany EVHS student clubs, includingstudent government, LULAC (League ofUnited Latin American Citizens), CycleEffect, band (piano/guitar) and the soccerteam. A highlight of her studentgovernment tenure was their trip toDenver's Ronald McDonald House and theChildren's Hospital. She remarks, "The

experience taught me that volunteering comes in different ways. It can be cleaning alocal park or talking to kids who are going through a rough time and making themforget about their illness for a little while." She has been a student ambassador for theYouth Foundation and currently coaches their summer soccer program. She has alsobeen a dedicated volunteer for the town of Eagle's annual Cinco de Mayo festivaland helps with the event's student activities.

Try not to blow off your fingers withthis

Enjoy the mountains and protect yourself with these

1st BankAvon Police DepartmentBright Future FoundationCMC­ Upward BoundCSU ExtensionEagle County GovernmentEagle County Paramedic ServicesEagle County Prevention CommitteeEagle County SchoolsEagle County Sheriff's OfficeEagle Valley Library DistrictEarly Childhood PartnersGirl Scouts of ColoradoMind Springs HealthRed Ribbon Project

Continue Reading about Cassandra

~Jason PeckProject Manager

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Cool, New ERYC Volunteer Meet out newest volunteer, Liza Crawford, who will be working with ERYC thisSummer. Liza lives in Houston, Texas where she is currently a sophomore in high

school. She is visiting for the summer and wanted to be anactive member of the community. She joined the Eagle RiverYouth Coalition in hopes to help provide a student'sperspective as well as learn from the program. This past yearLiza served on the Habitat for Humanity board. She was alsoa member of the Community Service Club. Besidesvolunteering, Liza does cross country, track, and soccer. Thissummer she hopes to gain experience and knowledge throughvolunteering at the Eagle River Youth Coalition.

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Girl Scouts Blog Check out one of the amazing things that the local Girl Scouts are doing in EagleCounty. This is just a glimpse into the amazing work that they are doing. Check it here

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SOS Outreach Update Summer Programs: Summer is here! SOS just launched Summer programs with

Samaritan Center of the RockiesSpeakUp ReachOutStarting HeartsSOS OutreachUte Springs Experiential Learning CenterVail International HockeyVail Valley Salvation ArmyWalking MountainsWomen's Empowerment WorkshopThe Youth Foundation

Visit our websitefor a rewarding experience serving Eagle County Youth

Check out current opportunities with:

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Featured Volunteer Experience The Town of Red Cliff is looking for teens artists topaint the skate park on August 18th & 19 during the artstudio tour. If interested please contact Mike Kowalskiat 970­445­0351 or

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Need Help Recruiting Volunteers?

numerous students signed up to complete acontinuous year of positive adult mentorship. SOSworks with underserved youth in the community toinspire positive decision making. The addition ofsummer programs allows SOS to extend the positiveimpact of the curriculum throughout the year. Thissummer we are looking forward to engaging studentsthrough new sports including backpacking, rockclimbing, hiking, biking, fly fishing and stand uppaddle boarding. Throughout all these adventures,students will learn SOS's core values of courage,

discipline, integrity, wisdom, compassion and humility. SOS has an amazing teamof summer guides lined up to mentor students this summer, modeling core values forthem and teaching leadership skills. We are excited for all the lessons our youth willlearn this summer. Keep up with SOS Outreach on Facebook and their website

Let ERYC help you recruit volunteers for yourprograms and events by filling out a Action Sheet. ERYC can promote your opportunitieson our website, Facebook and at events and programs.Please send your completed forms to

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Texting & Driving You can prevent distracted driving with these really great apps.Check them out here Here is an old school method using the

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Use our newsletter. It's a bright idea!

Healthy Communities Coalition

The Healthy Communities Coalition (Coalition) is proud to convene community membersand organizations that are dedicated to improving opportunities for healthy living for all inEagle County. Through collaboration among Coalition members and other communitypartners, evidence­based strategies are implemented to fulfill the Coalition's mission offacilitating and empowering the community into action for lifelong wellness throughhealthy eating and active living. Strategies that have been successfully implemented to dateinclude:

The 5­2­1­0 campaign is intended to spread a single, common message throughoutthe Eagle River Valley as a daily reminder for: 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, 2hours or less of recreational screen time, 1 hour physical activity, 0 sugar sweetenedbeverages.Every Kid Healthy Week provided students at June Creek Elementary and BerryCreek Middle School with fun educational activities using the 5­2­1­0 theme, insupport of the Universal Breakfast Program implemented at both schools this pastyear. The Health Links program is now available to Eagle County businesses, enablingaccess to kick­start funding for wellness programs and recognition of organizationsoffering worksite wellness through Healthy Business Certification. The Food Production Map identifies food producers within a 100­mile radius fromthe Town of Eagle for the purpose of understanding regional "assets" in foodproduction with consideration for sustainable and local food systems, and enables the general public to learn more aboutopportunities for locally sourced food.

The Healthy Communities Coalition meets quarterly; the next meeting is July 16 from 2­4pm at CMC in Edwards. If you'reinterested in getting involved, please feel welcome to attend the July 16th meeting, or contact katie.haasEagle County website for more information about the Healthy Communities Coalition.

Annual Benefit

Once again, the Beaver Creek ResortCompany and Bright Future Foundationhave teamed up to offer the summer season's

most delectable benefit.

Join us for a perfectly paired four­coursedinner, showcasing great food and wine.This unique event will be held at one

of Beaver Creek's most intimate restaurants­Splendido at the Chateau. In addition, enjoysome friendly competition while raisingmoney for our crucial programming in

Eagle County during a special four­courseauction.

Date:

Friday, August 8

Time:7:00 ­ 10:00 PM

Location:

Splendido at the Chateau 17 Chateau Lane, Beaver Creek

For more information please contact Becca Gould at

970­763­7209 or becca@mybrightfuture.org

HawkQuest's Birds of Prey! EVLD'sChildren's Summer Reading

FINALE

HawkQuest will wrap up the 2014children's summer reading program at theAvon, Eagle and Gypsum Public Librarieswith their live raptors program. Childrenwill be able to observe four raptors at closerange: an eagle, an owl, a falcon and a

hawk. They will learn about the importanceof different raptor species, their specially­adapted tools, and their role in our

ecosystem.

Summer Reading Finale EventSchedule:

Gypsum Public Library: Tuesday, July22, 1:00 pm

Eagle Public Library: Tuesday, July22, 3:00 pm

Avon Public Library: Wednesday, July 23,1:00 pm

Awaken in Nature­River Adventure

Awaken to your potential! Explore yourdeepest self through your connection to nature.

Weekend Package Includes:

powerful group coaching in nature optional one­on­one coachingintentions and goal­settingexpertly guided kayaking/raftingoutdoor yogaa nurturing, supportive circle of womentime to relax and take it all inlimited group size!

nature­based guides and three days of self­

Learn more and register Discover the power of nature. Discover the

13th Annual Evans Chaffee KickballClassic & Pancake Breakfast

Do you have what it takes to compete? JoinEvans Chaffee and the Eagle River Youth

Coalition for another classy round of Kickballand Pancakes

Date:

Saturday, August 9th

Time: 7:00am­4:00pm

Location:

Eagle­Vail Fields and Pavilion

Benefitting the Eagle River Youth Coalition

For more information and to register ateam, volunteer or become an event sponsor

please contact Evans Chaffee atinfo@evanschaffee.com

or The Eagle River Youth Coalition at

mcurtis@eagleyouth.org

Crank it For a Cause

Join SOS Outreach for the 13th AnnualSOS Outreach Colorado­Eagle River

Ride. Choose from 100 mile, 68 mile, and 42 mile routes in this fullysupported charity bike event benefittingSOS Outreach. The Ride starts at BeaverCreek and brings riders along the scenicbanks of the Colorado and Eagle Rivers,offering spectacular views of the Rocky

Mountains.

Date: Saturday, July 26th

Location: Beaver Creek

For more information please visitFacebook and register here

Volunteer OpportunityNot riding? Then help at aid stationsalong the course as well as at the

start/finish line. Help with registration onthe 25th. Join the fun crew of volunteers

by contacting them atsosride@sosoutreach.org

Join the Salvation Army for a soup tastingexperience that we all look forward to each

Battle Mountain High School

Benefitting the Vail Valley Salvation Army

For more information please contact DianaMathias at 970­471­6000 or

Training Opportunities Recent Findings

Motivational InterviewingSkills Training

This would be a great opportunity for any new orseasoned staff member, anyone seeking arefresher of MI skills, or anyone seeking somenew inspiration or technique on the job.

Dates: July 30 & 31, 2014

Time: 8am­5pm

Where:

Colorado Mountain College, Edwards, CO

Cost:

$150 per person, includes materials

Instructor: Avani Dilger

*Class size is limited to first 25

Please sign up by contacting Carly Cheatham at

970­471­0373or

carly.cheatham@eaglecounty.us

Download these forms for more information on thetraining:

Agenda

Info

Parenting Class for Parents of Infants 2­9Months Old

Discuss how to create a positive relationship withyour child and learn about babies' stages ofdevelopment and the latest research forsupporting them.

WHEN: Tuesdays from 9:30­11am

Distracted Teen Drivers

Teen driver crashes are the leading cause ofdeath for our nation's youth. The overwhelmingmajority of these crashes are caused byinexperience or distractions, not "thrill­seeking"or deliberate risk­taking.In the National Young Driver Survey, 20percent of 11th grade drivers reported at leastone crash over the past year, including 5percent who experienced two or morecrashes. (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,2007)In 2009, 3,242 teens ages 15­19 lost their livesin crashes. (Centers for Disease Control,2009)Crashes are more common among youngdrivers than any other age group. In the UnitedStates, 1 in 4 crash fatalities involve someone16 to 24 years old, nearly twice as high asother age groups. (Children's Hospital ofPhiladelphia.The fatality rate for drivers ages 16 to 19,based on miles driven, is three times higherthan for drivers ages 20 to 69. (InsuranceInstitute for Highway Safety, 2010).The crash fatality rate (crash fatalities/100,000population) is highest for 16­ to 17­year­oldswithin the first six months after licensure ­ andremains high through age 24. (Archives ofAccident Analysis and Prevention, 2003).60% of teenage passenger deaths in 2009occurred in vehicles driven by other teens.(Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, 2009)Child passengers (under age 16) driven byteenagers (ages 16 to 19) have three times the

Anschutz Family Foundation

Purpose: The Foundation supports Colorado nonprofitorganizations that assist people to helpthemselves while nurturing and preserving theirself­respect. The Foundation encouragesendeavors that strengthen families andcommunities and advance individuals to becomeproductive and responsible citizens. There is aspecial interest in self­sufficiency, communitydevelopment, and programs aimed at theeconomically disadvantaged, the young, theelderly, and the disabled. The Foundation is alsodedicated to funding efforts in rural Colorado. Eligibility: The Foundation does not generally support:organizations with an annual budget exceeding $5million; organizations with an Interim ExecutiveDirector/CEO; education; health care, specificdisease and mental health agencies............ Deadline: August 1st, 2014 Average Range: For more information please visit the funderswebsite CDE: Colorado State Library Services &

Purpose:The Grants are designed to stimulate excellenceand promote access to learning and informationresources in all types of libraries for individuals ofall ages. The program supports librarydevelopment in academic, public, and schoollibraries. Eligibility: Grant funds are available to qualified nonprofitColorado library entities: school (public school,charter school, non­profit private); public,academic, and special libraries.......... Deadline: August 1st, 2014

4 weeks, July 15th­ Aug 5, 2014 Bring your baby to class.

WHERE: Colorado Mountain College,

Edwards, CO

FACILITATED BY: Julia Kozusko and Emily Marion

HOW TO REGISTER: Email Julia at

julia@elevatedparenting.com

*Class size is limited, please register now!

Medication Administration Class forTeachers

After taking this 2­3 hour class, you will becertified as a medication administrator and will beregistered with Qualistar.

When:

Thursday, July 17th

Where: Brookside Building, Avon, CO

Cost:$45, with $5 going to Qualistar to put your name in

their database.

Please contact Amy Peck at peckamy@gmail.com or (970) 445-7619 if

you are interested in taking the class.

risk of injury in a crash than children driven byadults. Overall, 9 percent of child fatalitiesoccur with a driver under age 19. (InsuranceInstitute of Highway Safety)Older child passengers, ages 12 to 17, aremore likely to die in a car crash than youngerchildren. This risk increases with eachteenage year. The top three predictors forfatality are non­use of restraints, teen driversand roads with speed limits of 45 mph orhigher. (Archives of Pediatric and AdolescentMedicine, March 2008)

For more information and resources on how toprevent distracted driving please visit ImpactTeen Driver

Average Range: For more information please visit thefunders website

We would like to thank Leeana Clegg from Impact Teen Drivers for educating local trainers of distracteddriving curriculum. We are now all much more equipped to educate teens and parents about this multi‑faceted approach to preventing distracted driving habits.

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