Pikes Peak Partnership has 4 boards that are currently looking for new board members, the Pikes Peak Partnership Board, the Disability Services, Inc. Board, the Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Southern Colorado, and the Mental Health America of Pikes Peak Region. Below is information on each board. If you are interested in one of these boards please contact Lynn Hopeman at 719-633-4601 ext. 107 or lynn@pppartnership.org.  Pikes Peak Partnership - presently has six members, three of which are … [Read more...]

  As we welcome fall, The Salvation Army is gearing up to ring in Christmas with its signature Red Kettles and Bell Ringers. Annually citizens generously support their Colorado Springs community by giving of their time and resources to The Salvation Army Red Kettles. This year more volunteers than ever are needed to ring the famous bells and stand at the signature Red Kettle to ring in the season. In Colorado Springs, the Red Kettle campaign helps raise one-quarter of the annual operating … [Read more...]

 Volunteers are needed at the US Women’s Open next year.  The event will be held July 4-10, 2011 at the Broadmoor East Course. Our very own Doug Wert is a Captain of the Marshals on the 18th Hole!!  He is looking for marshals to work with him.  No experience necessary!!! The Volunteer Package includes a pass for the week, meals on days you work, two Cutter and Buck US Women’s Open Shirts, a US Women’s Open Wind Shirt, Hat or Visor, and a water bottle.  You also get a 20% off coupon in … [Read more...]

  Colorado Springs, November 2, 2010 - The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the Forestry and Weed Advisory Commission.  Applications for the open position are due by December 3.  A representative from county commissioner District 5 is needed for the Forestry and Weed Advisory Commission.  District 5 encompasses most of the city of Colorado Springs.  Additionally, the ideal candidate should own 40+ acres of land within El … [Read more...]

If you are looking for ways to get involved and volunteer in our community please make sure that you visit the CRP website at www.coloradospringschamber.org, click on Rising Professionals. Under the Civic Engagement tab we have a link to the Volunteer Center, with who we have a new partnership with! … [Read more...]

If you are interested in getting more involved with the Chamber Rising Professionals please consider joining one of our committees. We have 7 different committees, Professional Development, Civic Engagement, Membership, Marketing, Recreation, Spirit of the Season and Mentoring. If you are interested in serving on any of our committees please contact Sandy at 719-575-4317 or sandy@cscc.org. … [Read more...]

We are continuing to track how many of our members are on boards or committees throughout the Pikes Peak Region. If you sit on a board or committee please e-mail us at risingprofessionals@cscc.org and let us know which one you sit on. … [Read more...]

  In 2011, the CRPs are planning to offer event topics to include: Leadership, How to Network, Speed Candi-DATING, recreation activities, volunteer days and networking events. Your continued support is appreciated, both to enhance the long-term growth of the Chamber Rising Professionals, as well as to continue the benefits and services from which you have had opportunities to learn and which you have come to enjoy.  In order to keep event costs down for you, our members, membership … [Read more...]

The CRP Committees have been work extremely hard to put together events for 2011 that our members have asked for.  2011 CRP Calendar of Events … [Read more...]

The Indy - Give! Two Thousand Ten The Independent has teamed up with several dozen foundation, media and business partners to launch Give! 2010, our second annual year-end fund- and awareness-raising campaign for worthy local nonprofits. In 2009, we had 29 groups participate. In 2010, there are 40 groups! These groups compete for monetary and media challenge grants in the following categories:  • Most unique donors • Most young donors (in their 20s and 30s) • Donors from … [Read more...]