3rd annual
Credit union harvest run highlights!
The 2006 Credit Union Harvest Run
Your Race. Your Community. Your Credit Unions.
Over 275 runners, walkers and families
joined Community Shares and the Credit Unions of Boulder County for the
2006 Harvest Run. This year’s 5K run and walk was characterized by
great energy, lots of sunshine and incredible give-aways. Before and
after the race, participants enjoyed the vendor expo with booths from
companies
such as Rainbow Rewards, Automotive Avenues, Eco-Cycle, Colorado
Preservation, and many more. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley
brought dogs and cats available for adoption. Mascots from the new
Broomfield Event Center were present as well.
A cooperative effort of five local credit unions, BME Federal Credit
Union, BoulderValley Credit Union, Elevations Credit Union, Premier
Members Federal Credit Union and St. Vrain Valley Credit Union, the
Harvest Run exhibits the generosity, collaborative spirit and the local
focus of Credit Unions. Community Shares congratulates the winners of
the run and thanks everyone involved.
In the Community
colorado healthcare forum a great success!
On September 19th, Community Shares hosted
the 2006 Colorado Health Care Forum. Attendees enjoyed a lively
discussion about the status of health care in Colorado. Esteemed
panelists included: Carrie Curtiss (Colorado Consumer Health
Initiative); Dr. Robin Baker (Bell Policy Center); Kraig Burleson (Inner
City Health Center); Michelle Neal (Invest In Kids); David Lack (Clinica
Tepeyac); Bebe Kleinman (Doctors Care); Susan Langley (Hospice of Metro
Denver); Dr. Elinor Christiansen (Health Care for All Colorado); and
David Burgess (CHARG Resource Center). Community Shares looks forward
to facilitating more discussions on important topics in the future.
Look for opportunities to attend community forums in upcoming
newsletters.
Civic Engagement
November Elections
On November 7, citizens of Colorado will vote on 14 initiatives and
elect a new governor. Visit the Colorado State General Assembly
website
to learn about the issues that
will
impact the lives all Coloradans.
Click here to register to vote or to
obtain an Absentee Ballot.
Announcements
Discounted Tickets benefit Community Shares!
Kroenke Sports is offering discounted tickets for Colorado Avalanche or
Denver Nuggets games with a portion of the proceeds given back to
Community Shares of Colorado. Please
check this webpage often for updated
discount offers and promotions.
Member
Agency and Partner Workplace for October
MEMBER AGENCY OF THE MONTH
Eco-Cycle
P.O. Box 19006
Boulder, CO 80308
303.444.6634
Eco-Cycle played an important role
in the 3rd Annual Harvest Run by providing recycling services and
information at the Harvest Run Expo. Eco-Cycle also supports Community
Shares and workplace giving in their promotional materials and in
practice, by running an employee giving campaign.
In 1976, Eco-Cycle was founded as a
community-based, grassroots organization and today is one of the oldest
and largest non-profit recyclers in the United States. They are now
broadening their efforts—both locally and internationally—to go beyond
recycling to Zero Waste.
Click here to view a video promo of Eco-Cycle.
PARTNER WORKPLACE OF THE
MONTH
BME
Federal Credit Union
2800 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-441-7800
BME Federal
Credit Union and its employees lend outstanding support to local
nonprofits. In particular, BME provides Community Shares with a
pro-bono shared office space in Boulder and has been a great partner in
the Harvest Run for the past three years.
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
October 9-11: AFSC Presents Eyes Wide Open
Civic Center Park, Denver.
More info
October 12: ELK Golf Tournament
11AM @ Green Valley Ranch Golf Club
(4900 Himalaya Rd., Denver).
More info
October 14: Cat Care
Society 25th Anniversary Dinner
5PM @ Merchandise Mart, Terrace
Gardens (451 E. 58th Ave., Denver).
More info
October 21: PIZAZZ!
HospiceCare of Boulder and
Broomfield Counties Annual Fundraising Gala
6PM @ Omni Interlocken Resort (500
Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield).
More info
Visit our
Web Calendar
for more opportunities to connect with your community.
