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Are you recharged and ready for a fresh start with the new year? If you are like 92% of the population, chances are you will not achieve your New Years resolution. While loosing weight, quitting smoking, and getting organized weighed in as top resolutions for 2012, consider joining a third of the population who opt for a relationship-based committment.* And... keep it simple. In the words of the wise Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Simple ways to commit to deeper relationships can include:
Martin Luther King Day, 1/21 Click HERE for more info. National Mentoring Month Click HERE for more info. National Soup Month Click HERE for healthy recipes. National Blood Donor Month Click HERE for more info.
Listen deeply Acknowledge others Be consistent Share excitement Give specific praise Trust
Keep it simple, and increase the likelihood of achieving aspirations by writing down your goals, making choices that are important to YOU, and being specific. Here's to a mindful 2013!
~ Michelle Hartel Stecher, Executive Director * University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology, 12/13/12
Eagle County Schools Eagle County Bright Future Foundation CSU Extension Samaritan Center of the Rockies The Literacy Project Red Ribbon Project Eagle Valley Alliance For Sustainability Avon Police Department Early Childhood Partners 1st Bank Eagle County Prevention Committee Suicide Prevention Coalition of Eagle Valley Eagle Valley Library District
Vail Valley Salvation Army Girl Scouts of Colorado The Youth Foundation Starting Hearts Walking Mountains
hour of one-on-one shared reading, once a week for 8 weeks. Space is limited and registration is required. Dates: Thursdays, January 17th-March 14, 2013 Time: 3:45-5:15pm Location: Gypsum Library For more info and to register: Contact Gypsum Library: (970) 524-5080
The Eagle River Youth Coalition (ERYC) has teamed up with Eagle County School District's Head Start and the Colorado Pre School Program to produce an updated directory of Eagle County youth and family services. The booklet includes helpful information Heads up- Know the code It's your responsibility. on medical services, crisis support, recreation opportunities and The holiday season is a busy time more. Spanish Directories are hot off the press! on the mountain and we want to remind you to be safe! Click HERE to access the electronic versions of the English and Spanish Resource Directories, or contact ERYC at (970)949-9250 Know your ability level and the risks or email info@eagleyouth.org for your physical copy today. involved in skiing and riding. Observe "Your Responsibility Code" listed below December's Youth Leader Spotlight: Erica Charles and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience: Giving back to the Always stay in control community can stem from People ahead of you have the numerous right of way incentives, including You must not stop where you strengthening a college obstruct a trail application or building a Whenever starting downhill resume. For Vail Mountain or merging into a trail, look School junior Erica Charles, uphill and yield to others. the motivation is simple Always use devices to help when everyone gives, prevent runaway equipment everyone gains. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off Charles is participating in closed trails and out of Eagle River Youth Coalition's closed areas. Prior to using any lift, you Youth Leaders must have the knowledge Council. Charles' service interests vary, and include and ability to load, ride and volunteering at a Denver-based soup kitchen, Habitat for unload safely Humanity, the senior center, and elementary schools Learn more: throughout the valley. She is also involved with philanthropy Colorado Ski Safety
Charles hopes to use her voice to influence others in the valley to make smart decisions and to give back.
Suicide Awareness
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among Colorado teenagers Nearly as many Coloradeans die by their own hand as on our increasingly busy highways Nearly 60% of all suicides in the
"Service can bring together the community and create positive change, to lead to a better future," Charles resolved.
US are committed with a gun At least 25 attemps are made for every completed teen suicide Bright Future Foundation: VVDC Fundraiser Overdose using over-the-counter and non-prescription meds is a Throughout the month of January, you can support The Bright common method for both Future Foundation (BFF) on Facebook. All you have to do is attempting and completing "LIKE" Vail Valley Dental Care. suicide VVDC will donate 1$ for every like that they get. Here's a little way Adolescent boys are less likely you can make a BIG difference! to make plans to commit suicide but more likely to complete an attempt Find out more by visiting: childrenscolorado.org and endteensuicide.org Other Resources for Parents and Teens: SpeakUp, ReachOut Safety and Suicide Prevention Yellow Ribbon Project
Girl Scout Cookies are coming to town! The wait is almost over! Girl Scout Cookie time is right around the corner. Girl Scouts will be selling their world-famous cookies in Colorado from Jan. 27- March 3. Price: $3.50 a package, Benefits: Girl Scouts statewide and helps girls learn goal-setting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics. For customers who have given up sweets as their New Year's Resolution, you can still support Girl Scouts by purchasing cookies for Girl Scouts Hometown Heroes/Gift of Caring program. Girls donate cookies to community heroes such as the military, firefighters, police officers, food banks and non-profit organizations. For more information click HERE.
Date: Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 Time: 12:00pm Location: Eagle Library Cost: Free For more info or to RSVP: Email Kira or call your local library: Avon Library:(970) 949-5026, Eagle Library: (970) 328-8800, Gypsum Library: (970)524-5080
Upcoming Trainings
Victim Advocate Volunteer Training
Consider becoming a volunteer for the Victim Services Unit of the Eagle County Sheriff's Office (VSU) Our advocate training consists of 10-12 sessions crisis intervention, communication and listening skills, personal loss, community referrals, domestic violence, trauma response and more. Victim Advocates: Provide 24- hour provide 24-hour oncall assistance to victims of violent crime or crisis. Volunteers work with law enforcement officers
Development Corner
Fundraising Opportunities AmeriCorps State & National Grants Deadline: January 23, 2013 Available Funds: Cost per Member Service Year up to $13,300. Number of Awards: Not Specified Funding Uses: The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic participation through service and volunteering. More info HERE. Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and
throughout Eagle County to provide support, advocacy and referrals to victims and their families. Attend an information session Date: Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm Location: Eagle County Sheriff's Office R.S.V.P: (970) 328-8539 Childcare is available
other community organizations; institutions of higher education; government entities within states or territories; Indian Tribes; labor organizations; partnerships and consortia; and intermediaries planning to subgrant funds awarded. Click HERE for the RFP.
Related Events
Addiction & Mental Health Parity Field Hearing with Patrick Kennedy Hosted by the Colorado Coalition for Parity Date: Thursday, January 10th, 2013 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Refreshments starting at 4:30pm Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W.14th Avenue Parkway R.S.V.P: ParityCO