THE EAGLE
News from the Colorado Mountain College Foundation
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David Delaplane pondered a crucial question in his tiny Glenwood Springs cabin.
How could the local chamber of commerce that he managed improve education in the area? His answer was to start a college — an ambitious goal for a chamber that hadn’t recorded any education work.
Today, Delaplane’s idea lives on as Colorado Mountain College and has shaped the lives of over 25,000 graduates since the school was founded in 1965.
At the time, Glenwood Springs and other mountain towns weren’t the resort towns they are today. There was no ski industry, and Interstate 70 wasn’t finished. The gateway to mountain towns ran through Loveland Pass, a long journey to Denver.
Delaplane wanted to make it easier for students, especially the kids of ranchers and farmers, to get an education.
“I wanted to try to at least get something started where young people could at a reasonable cost go to college closer,” he said.
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Thank you!
Because of YOU… another great year in support of Colorado Mountain College!
Thanks to donors to the CMC Foundation, we are pleased to report total fundraising revenue for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 of $6.65 million. $3.76 million was received in one-time gifts and new pledges, and $2.89 million in pledges paid were received.
On behalf of CMC students, campuses and programs served, THANK YOU!
Since 1985, the Colorado Mountain College Foundation has built sustainable community support for the needs and strategic priorities of Colorado Mountain College and its students. Our donors invest in the future by supporting a dynamic, accessible institution that is relevant to today's students and workforce. With your help, we are proud to help CMC reach even greater heights as the source for higher education in the Rocky Mountain region.
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Join the CMC community as we watch the Colorado Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. The game starts at 1:05 pm on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Coors Field, Denver. Tickets are $30 per person (price increases closer to July 31) with $4 benefiting the Colorado Mountain College Alumni Association Scholarship. The first 15,000 fans will receive a free Ryan McMahon Bobblehead.
We will also be hosting a pre-game tailgate party in partnership with Alpine Bank. Join us for a light lunch, soft drinks, fun, socializing, giveaways and a drawing for Rockies' game-seat upgrades. The tailgate will start at 11:00 am and will run until 12:30 pm. The event will be held two blocks from Coors Filed at 1743 Wazee Street, Denver, CO 80202. Tickets are $5 per adult, kids 12 and under free.
Tickets to the tailgate are limited so get your spot right away.
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Eagle County is doubling Colorado Mountain College’s plans to build attainable housing at its campus in Edwards. Together, contributions from Eagle County and CMC will result in the construction of 72 units of new housing (96 beds total) for locals in Edwards.
“This collaborative effort between CMC and Eagle County is an example of two governments working together with urgency to address the housing crisis and support a healthy, sustainable economy,” said CMC President and CEO Carrie Besnette Hauser. “Housing is perhaps the biggest barrier facing CMC students on their path to earning a college degree or specialized training that will help them pursue a career in our mountain communities. This partnership is truly a win-win-win for the college, the county and the local workforce.”
Eagle County will finance the design and construction of a second apartment building identical to the one already approved by the CMC Board of Trustees. The county’s contribution adds an additional 36 units (48 beds) to CMC’s project in Edwards, for a total of 72 two-bedroom and studio units (96 beds.)
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QUALIFIED STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE UP TO $2,375 / The Kevin & Sally Clair Scholarship was created to encourage budding chefs the chance to sharpen their skills and pursue an Associate Degree in the Culinary Arts at Colorado Mountain College. As Vail Valley pioneers and seasoned restaurateurs, the Clairs value the chance to provide higher education opportunities to the valley’s youth and the chance to create outstanding homegrown talent. Learn More »
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ELK AND DEER HUNTING STRATEGIES WITH DAVE LEVINE / Elk and deer hunting can be simplified into three phases; finding animals, taking the shot and after the shot. With Colorado’s big game hunting seasons spanning from summer to winter, considerations for each phase of the hunt change considerably. This course covers strategies, tactics, gear, and planning from summer seasons like archery and muzzleloader through wintertime 4th rifle season hunts. Learn More »
SKY CLUB STAR PARTY / Join CMC's Sky Club for a Star Party 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm (weather permitting) at Stagecoach Lake State Park's outdoor amphitheater. Everyone is invited to come and explore the wonders of the skies through CMC's telescopes and learn about the universe. No previous knowledge or experience necessary. Learn More »
DIY ELK AND DEER HUNT PLANNING WITH DAVE LEVINE / You’ve hunted a little bit and know you really want to do it or have taken a hunter safety course and now you’re ready to plan your DIY Colorado hunt. This course explores the pros and cons of common big game hunting approaches such as base camp, drop camp, spike camp, bivy and day hunting so you can maximize your enjoyment and success in the field. Learn More »
JOIN US FOR CMC DAY AT THE COLORADO ROCKIES! / Bring your family & friends to CMC Day at the Rockies! The Rockies will be playing the LA Dodgers, the game starts at 1:05 pm at Coors Field in Denver. The first 15,000 fans will receive a Ryan McMahon Bobblehead. Tickets are $30 per person with $4 going to support the CMC Alumni Association (price increases closer to July 31). Get Your Tickets »
SKY CLUB STAR PARTY / Join CMC's Sky Club for a Star Party 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm (weather permitting) at Stagecoach Lake State Park's marina. Everyone is invited to come and explore the wonders of the skies through CMC's telescopes and learn about the universe. No previous knowledge or experience necessary. Learn More »
PERMACULTURE DESIGN I CLASS / Introduces the central principles of permaculture, an approach to applied design aimed at increasing health, vitality, and resilience in human/nature systems. Focusing on basic agro-ecological design theory, students will learn and apply permaculture principles to plan and/or construct projects such as edible landscapes, gardens, compost systems, water saving and optimizing landscape features, and energy saving systems. This course is the first in a two-course sequence that comprises the Permaculture Design Certificate program. Learn More »
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CMC Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Our tax exempt ID # is: 74-2393418.
Gifts to the CMC Foundation can be made in honor of, in memory of, or to thank a loved one. For more information call 970.947.8378.
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