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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American and Town of Avon character, and
central to how we meet our challenges; and
WHEREAS, the nation's mayors are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism
as a cost - effective strategy to meet the needs of towns; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our
cities and nation, from mentoring students and supporting seniors to age independently in their
homes and towns, to preserving our natural environment and helping communities meet their
most pressing needs; and
WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable,
resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for those
who serve; and
WHEREAS, national service participants serve in more than 70,000 locations across the country,
and more than 50 locations in Eagle County, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith -based
organizations that are so vital to our economic and social well- being; and
WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve
with, both through their direct service and by recruiting and managing many additional
volunteers; and
WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public - private partnership that invests in
community solutions and leverages non - federal resources to strengthen community impact and
increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate commitment,
dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that
remains with them in their future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with mayors
nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with
the National League of Cities, City of Service, and mayors across the country to recognize the
impact of service on the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 1, 2014.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Rich Carroll Mayor of Avon, Colorado do hereby
proclaim April 1, 2014, as National Service Recognition Day, and encourage residents to
recognize the positive impact of national and community service in our town and thank those
who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities.
ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF MARCH 2014 BY THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL.
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ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY, 2014 ONE BOOK
A Valley -wide reading program sponsored by
the Towns of Avon, Eagle, Minturn, and Vail
$WERE, S, community -read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America; and,
'WEREA.S, the book "Finders Keepers : a tale of archaeological plunder and obsession"
by Craig Childs, renowned naturalist and Colorado author, is a ghost story —an intense,
impassioned investigation into the nature of the past and the things we leave behind; and,
IPWEREAS, this Eagle Valley community read will feature book talks & discussions, film
showings, special related programs hosted by Walking Mountains Science Center and a special
guest appearance by the author; and,
�WER,EAS, the Town of Vail Public Library, in collaboration with the Eagle Valley Library
District, Colorado Mountain College, the Bookworm of Edwards and Walking Mountains Science
Center have resolved to bring this valley -wide reading program to the citizens of Eagle County;
and,
TWEREAS, the One Book, One Valley initiative will encourage literacy and shared
enjoyment of reading throughout Eagle County,
NOW , �'1��ETO E, we, the Avon Town Council do hereby promote the One Book,
One Valley initiative and officially announce and promote the novel "Finders Keepers" to all
Eagle County residents for their enjoyment and the enjoyment of all.
ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF MARCH 2014 BY THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL.
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OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION
Town of Avon, State of Colorado
"COLORADO GIVES DAY"
WHEREAS, charitable giving in the Town of Avon, Colorado is critical to providing support that
local nonprofit organizations need to make our community a desirable place to live; and
WHEREAS, research shows an increase in online giving both locally and nationally, and many
believe it is the future of philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, Community First Foundation and FirstBank have partnered in an effort to increase
charitable giving in our community through the online giving initiative Colorado Gives Day; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Gives Day in 2012 raised $15 million in a single 24 -hour period via online
donations at coloradogives.org, a website allowing donors to direct their contributions to one
or more of the thirty local, Eagle County, charities featured on the site, making it an ideal
resource for facilitating charitable giving to our locally -based nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Gives Day is December 10 this year, and all citizens are encouraged to
participate because all donations, large or small, can make a difference to nonprofits in need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY Mayor Rich Carroll and the Town Council of
the Town of Avon, Colorado that December 10, 2013, will be known as Colorado Gives Day in
our community.
Let this proclamation be entered into the official records of the Town.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 22nd day of October 2013.
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TOWN OF AVON, STATE OF COLORADO
PROCLAMATION
ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY PROGRAM, 2013
WHEREAS, A Valley -wide reading program sponsored by the Towns of Avon, Eagle, Minturn,
and Vail; and
WHEREAS, community -read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the novel "Into the Beautiful North" by Luis Alberto Urrea is a wondrous and
riotously funny story filled with unforgettable characters and especially a joyful timely tale
of one young woman's quest; and
WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley community read will feature book talks, discussions, film
showings and other special presentations about the novel; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon's Public Library, in collaboration with the Eagle Valley Library
District, Colorado Mountain College, and the Bookworm of Edwards have resolved to bring
this valley -wide reading project to the citizens of Eagle County; and
WHEREAS, the One Book, One Valley initiative will encourage literacy and shared enjoyment
of reading throughout Eagle County, and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rich Carroll, Mayor of the Town of Avon, do hereby promote the One
Book, One Valley initiative and officially announce and promote the novel "Into the Beautiful
North" to all Eagle County residents for their enjoyment and the enjoyment of all.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of February 2013.
Town of Avon, Colora %
Rich Carroll, Mayor of Avon
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TOWN COUNCIL REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor Rich Carroll and Avon Town Council
From: Patty McKenny, Assistant Town Manager Management Services
Date: February 6, 2013
Agenda topic: Proclamation for One Book One Valley Program 2013
Please find attached a Proclamation that announces the title of the book that will be highlighted
for the 2013 community reading project.
One Book One Valley is a collaborative effort by several groups, including The Bookworm of
Edwards, Colorado Mountain College, Eagle Valley Library District, and the Town of Vail Public
Library, with the goal of promoting this program.
This program was created initially by librarian and bestselling author Nancy Pearl, in Seattle,
Washington. The Eagle Valley community through the local organizations now recognizes this
program annually in hopes of promoting a sense of community by sharing a common topic for
conversation, and to encourage the value and fun of reading together.
Lori Ann Barnes, Vail Town Librarian, will present this initiative to the Town Council and ask that
Mayor Carroll read the Proclamation.
Attachments
✓ Proclamation
TOWN OF AVON, STATE OF COLORADO
PROCLAMATION
ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY PROGRAM, 2013
WHEREAS, A Valley -wide reading program sponsored by the Towns of Avon, Eagle, Minturn,
and Vail; and,
WHEREAS, community -read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America; and,
WHEREAS, the novel "Into the Beautiful North" by Luis Alberto Urrea is a wondrous and
riotously funny story filled with unforgettable characters and especially a joyful timely tale
of one young woman's quest; and
WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley community read will feature book talks, discussions, film
showings and other special presentations about the novel; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon's Public Library, in collaboration with the Eagle Valley Library
District, Colorado Mountain College, and the Bookworm of Edwards have resolved to bring
this valley -wide reading project to the citizens of Eagle County; and,
WHEREAS, the One Book, One Valley initiative will encourage literacy and shared enjoyment
of reading throughout Eagle County
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rich Carroll, Mayor of the Town of Avon, do hereby promote the One
Book, One Valley initiative and officially announce and promote the novel "Into the Beautiful
North" to all Eagle County residents for their enjoyment and the enjoyment of all.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of February 2013.
Town of Avon, Colorado
Rich Carroll, Mayor of Avon
Attest:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
MEMO
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: PATTY MCKENNY, ACTING TOWN MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2012
RE: Eagle County Collaborative Effort to Raise Funds Locally on Colorado Gives Day
(Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012)
SUMMARY:
Denise Kipp, Program Director of the Red Ribbon Project, and Jason Denhart, the Eagle County
nonprofit collaborative group, would like to present to the Avon Town Council regarding Colorado
Gives Day.
The Town Council is asked to consider adopting the attached Proclamation that supports Colorado
Gives Day on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. According to its supporters this is a statewide day of
philanthropy where citizens are encouraged to "Give Where You Live" by logging onto
www.GivingFirst.org and investing in local charitable organizations. The third annual Colorado Gives
Day takes place midnight to midnight on Tuesday, December 4, 2012.
This year, twenty Eagle County -based non - profits will be taking part in Colorado Gives Day on
December 4. Those local organizations are: Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Colorado Ski and Snowboard
Museum, Eagle River Watershed Council, Eagle River Youth Coalition, Eagle Valley Land Trust, Habitat
for Humanity, Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Red Ribbon Project, Roundup River Ranch, SOS
Outreach, The Literacy Project, The Family Learning Center, Salvation Army, American Red Cross,
United Way, Vail Symposium, Vail Valley Charitable Fund, Vail Valley Foundation, Vail Veterans
Program and Walking Mountains Science Center.
Colorado Gives Day is a project of GivingFirst.org, an online resource created by Community First
Foundation that profiles Colorado non - profits and encourages charitable giving within our state.
GivingFirst.org provides comprehensive, objective, and up -to -date information about hundreds of
Colorado non - profit organizations, along with an on -line donation system to support those
organizations. Last year, Colorado Gives Day raised $12.8 million for Colorado charities in one 24 -hour
period, and $125,000 locally.
PROCLAMATION
Town of Avon, State of Colorado
COLORADO GIVES DAY
WHEREAS, charitable giving in the Town of Avon, Colorado is critical to providing support that
local nonprofit organizations need to make our community a desirable place to live; and
WHEREAS, research shows an increase in online giving both locally and nationally, and many
believe it is the future of philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, Community First Foundation and FirstBank have partnered in an effort to increase
charitable giving in our community through the online giving initiative Colorado Gives Day; and
WHEREAS, the inaugural Colorado Gives Day in 2011 raised $ million in a single 24 -hour
period via online donations at GivingFirst.org, a website allowing donors to direct their
contributions to one or more of the eleven (11) local, Eagle County, charities featured on the
site, making it an ideal resource for facilitating charitable giving to our locally -based nonprofit
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Gives Day is December 6 this year, and all citizens are encouraged to
participate because all donations, large or small, can make a difference to nonprofits in need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY Mayor Rich Carroll and the Town Council of the
Town of Avon, Colorado THAT:
December 6, 2011, will be known as Colorado Gives Day in our community.
Let this proclamation be entered into the official records of the Town.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 13TH day of November 2012.
Town of Avon, Colorado
Rich Carroll, Mayor of Avon
Attest:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
PROCLAMATION
Town of Avon, State of Colorado
COLORADO GIVES DAY
WHEREAS, charitable giving in the Town of Avon, Colorado is critical to providing support that
local nonprofit organizations need to make our community a desirable place to live; and
WHEREAS, research shows an increase in online giving both locally and nationally, and many
believe it is the future of philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, Community First Foundation and FirstBank have partnered in an effort to increase
charitable giving in our community through the online giving initiative Colorado Gives Day; and
WHEREAS, the inaugural Colorado Gives Day in 2011 raised $12.8 million in a single 24 -hour
period via online donations at GivingFirst.org, a website allowing donors to direct their
contributions to one or more of the twenty local, Eagle County, charities featured on the site,
making it an ideal resource for facilitating charitable giving to our locally -based nonprofit
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Gives Day is December 4 this year, and all citizens are encouraged to
participate because all donations, large or small, can make a difference to nonprofits in need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY Mayor Rich Carroll and the Town Council of the
Town of Avon, Colorado that December 4, 2011, will be known as Colorado Gives Day in our
community.
Let this proclamation be entered into the official records of the Town.
In Witness eerve unto set my hand this 13TH day of November 2012.
Town of Avon, ad
Ric h Carroll, Mayor of Avon
Attest:
Patty "enny,
TOWN OF AVON, STATE OF COLORADO
PROCLAMATION FOR ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY PROGRAM
One Book, One Valley programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and principalities
throughout the United States of America; and,
WHEREAS, the book "Doc" by Mary Doria Russell is a riveting tale of historical fiction that tells
of the unlikely friendship of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp that begins before the infamous
gunfight at the O.K. Corral links their names forever in American frontier mythology; and,
WHEREAS, this reading program will feature book talks & discussions throughout the Eagle
Valley, film showings and a special evening of historical music from Doc's era; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Public Library in collaboration with the Eagle Valley Library District,
Colorado Mountain College and The Bookworm of Edwards have resolved to bring this valley-
wide reading project to the citizens of Eagle County; and,
WHEREAS, the One Book, One Valley initiative will encourage literacy and shared enjoyment of
reading throughout Eagle County
NOW, THEREFORE, the Avon Town Council does hereby promote the One Book, One Valley
initiative and the reading of this excellent book to all Eagle County residents.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 24th day of January 2012.
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Town of Avon, State of Colorado
COLORADO GIVES DAY
WHEREAS, charitable giving in the Town of Avon, Colorado is critical to providing support that
local nonprofit organizations need to make our community a desirable place to live; and
WHEREAS, research shows an increase in online giving both locally and nationally, and many
believe it is the future of philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, Community First Foundation and FirstBank have partnered in an effort to increase
charitable giving in our community through the online giving initiative Colorado Gives Day; and
WHEREAS, the inaugural Colorado Gives Day in 2010 raised $8.7 million in a single 24 -hour
period via online donations at GivingFirst.org, a website allowing donors to direct their
contributions to one or more of the eleven (11) local, Eagle County, charities featured on the
site, making it an ideal resource for facilitating charitable giving to our locally -based nonprofit
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Gives Day is December 6 this year, and all citizens are encouraged to
participate because all donations, large or small, can make a difference to nonprofits in need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY Mayor Rich Carroll and the Town Council of the
Town of Avon, Colorado THAT:
December 6, 2011, will be known as Colorado Gives Day in our community.
Let this proclamation be entered into the official records of the Town.
In Witness w b`�Ph4ve reunto set my hand this 22nd day of November 2011.
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