Chamber Rising Professionals

Park Clean Up Events

Krithika — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:09:12 +0000

They are the 3rs Saturday of the month and will run until September or October, depending on the weather.

One of Mayor Bach’s key objectives is to build community and encourage citizen involvement to make Colorado Springs the best city in the country. If everyone in Colorado Springs gives just a little of their time and energy, we can make our City great. Each month, Mayor and Suzi Bach host a park cleanup event as a part of his Spirit of the Springs initiatives and ask volunteers to take an active role in cleaning up community parks and trails.

We would like to extend this invitation to your organization to join us at our next park clean up event on Saturday, May 19 at 9:45 a.m. at Goose Gossage Park (3950 Mark Dabling Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80907). All that is needed is water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and your desire to make our community a better place.

www.bachsoffice.com

CRP Golf League

Krithika — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:06:20 +0000

Grow your book of business by golfing a few hours with others that have the same interest as you. For six weeks, network and golf with other Chamber Rising Professionals Members. Teams will be rotated on a weekly basis so you get a chance to golf with new members each week to help build your networking circle. Each player can choose to either play 9 holes every week or take lessons for as long as you feel the need, with no additional cost.

Dates and Time: June 5th, 12th, 19th, July 10th, 17th, 24th. Shotgun starts at 4:30 p.m. each week. Location: The Country Club of Colorado (125 E. Clubhouse Drive, 80906). Cost: $350 per player (Chamber Rising Professionals Members Only). Cost includes green fees, cart, practice facilities and balls, scorecards, rules sheet, lessons and two drink tickets each week. Click here for the registration form Golf League Registration Form

City of Colorado Springs Public Art Commission

Krithika — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:03:56 +0000

Public Art Commission seeks new members

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking volunteers to serve on the Public Art Commission of the Pikes Peak Region. Currently, there are openings for:

One voting position: must be a member of the Southern Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Special consideration will be given to applicants with a history of working on public art projects, and/or the incorporation of artist created architectural/design elements.
Two alternate positions: nonvoting, expected to transition to voting position as openings occur. Special consideration will be given to applicants that fulfill either of the following criteria: working artist in the field of public art, or new to the community (having moved here within the last two years.)

The Public Art Commission is 12-member, all-volunteer board charged with acting in an advisory capacity on matters of public art and culture. Current work of the Commission includes a focus on promoting the more than 60 public art pieces in the City and County public art collections; and building partnerships to foster the inclusion of more art in public buildings and spaces.

Public Art Commission meetings are open to the public and are held every other month on the third Tuesday at 4 p.m at City Hall.

Send letters of interest and resumes before Friday, June 8, 2012 to mdevine@springsgov.com or mail to City Council; Attention Marti Devine Sletta; P.O. Box 1575; Colorado Springs, CO 80901.

Or, fill out the Application for Appointment to a City Board, Committee or Commission, which can be found at www.SpringsGov.com by clicking on “Commissions and Committees” on the homepage. (The application cannot be submitted online at this time. Please send to the e-mail or physical address above.) For questions or more information, please call (719) 385-5453.

The Independence Center: The Adapted House Volunteers Needed

Krithika — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:55 +0000

The Independence Center works to encourage individuals with disabilities to live the independent life they choose for themselves. We empower, encourage and equip people of all ages to understand and accept their disabilities—and not let their circumstances prevent them from being contributing members of society. Needless to say, the work we do is extraordinary and such a resource in this community. On October 4^th-6^th we will partner with other agencies to host The Adapted Home. The premise here is that we will work with The University of Colorado to construct a home within the confines of Freedom Financial Expo Center. There are several partners that have committed to assisting us with loaner items to turn the walls of this façade into a home: everything from outfitting the house with furniture, to providing the volunteers needed to make this event a success. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Courtney at athouse@theindependencecenter.org.

USA Archery: U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Krithika — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:59:38 +0000

Come out to The Grace Center (1655 Pirates Heights, 80907) on June 2 & 3, 2012 for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Archery. At this event the three men and three women who will be nominated to the U.S. Olympic Team will be selected. This event is FREE to the public! The competitors have been narrowed down to the top eight men and women, and the pressure is on! Competing athletes include “The Hunger Games” archery coach Khatuna Lorig, #1 world ranked male archer Brady Ellison, several World Championship Team Members and Olympic medalists! Come out and cheer for your favorite archer! Shooting will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately at 3:30 p.m. on June 2 and 3. For more information please visit www.usarchery.org.

CRP Volunteer Day

Krithika — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:53:33 +0000

Join your fellow Chamber Rising Professionals for a day out of the office, as we support Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI), our 2012 Adopt-a-Non-Profit in protecting one of our city’s treasures – the Garden of the Gods. On Friday June 1st, there will be two shifts working on landscape restoration in the park, so bring your hat, sunscreen, and water bottle for a day in the sun! Tools, gloves, and training will be provided.

For more information on the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, please visit their website at www.rmfi.org. Click here to register

Girl Scouts of Colorado: 2012 Women of Distinction Committees

Krithika — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:01:41 +0000

The Girl Scouts of Colorado are looking for committee members for their Women of Distinction event. The overall committee expectations are:

•It is an honor to serve on this committee with other distinguished women of Distinction and corporate/community leaders. We are grateful for your support.

•In order to efficiently produce this event, we have divided roles and responsibilities into four committees: event logistics, sponsor, selection and engagement.

•Each committee member will be asked to review your personal contacts and create a prospect list to help sell tables and fill tables with the right people; as well as make your own (personal or corporate) financial commitment to the Girl Scout mission.( Event goal: Total of 400 tickets at and a minimum of 200 individual contributions averaging $100 each).

•Be available to volunteer April – September, 2012

The committees include Event Logistics, Sponsorship, Selection and Engagement. Click here Girl Scouts for more information on the committees. If you are interested in sitting on one of them please contact Kitty Clemens at 719-321-8561 or kitty@clemens.com

Colorado Springs Recycles at UCCS

Krithika — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:55:43 +0000

Derby for Diabetes

Krithika — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:36:03 +0000

We are proud to host one of Colorado Springs most exciting benefits for children of the Pikes Peak region who suffer with diabetes. Derby for Diabetes has become known as the only Kentucky Derby Party in Southern Colorado. Join us on Saturday May 5th, at 2pm on the 3rd floor above Cowboys Downtown. This event has a new venue with many new prizes, games and hats! Prizes will be given to both ladies and gentlemen for:

Best Hat

Best Jockey Outfit

Best Overall Attire

Games will also be played for other great prizes for the horse that shows, places, or wins!

Derby for Diabetes benefits the American Diabetes Association Children’s Camp located at Eagle Lake, Colorado. These children suffer from Type I diabetes who could not otherwise afford to attend the camp. Admission is a suggested $20 donation per person. Derby attire is required! For more info email events@derbyfordiabetes.org or http://derbyfordiabetes.eventbrite.com/.

Falcon/Peyton Relay for Life

Krithika — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:28:59 +0000

Falcon/Peyton Relay for Life is June August, 9^th at Sand Creek High School. Volunteers are needed to help man a booth overnight for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network-= ACS CAN (the grassroots advocacy arm of American Cancer Society) Volunteers are needed from 6:00 p.m. June 8^th until 7:00 a.m. June 9^th (as much time as you can put in is appreciated! Volunteers do not have to spend the whole night!) Volunteers will be passing out literature about ACS CAN, information on funding for research, prevention and early detection, as well as encouraging relayers to join ACS CAN ($10 membership). The event is a family friendly event, beverages, food, entertainment, and activities will be going all night long. Fundraising activities for Relay will be held on and off the track. For more information, please contact Mindy Quinn at MindyQuinn719@gmail.com. We are always looking for more teams to join Relay as well.