eagleyouth.org2014 Annual Report

Making Youth ACommunity Priority

Michelle StecherExecutive DirectorBoard Chair

James Wilkins

VisionStrengthen community collaboration to enable youth to reach their full potential.

MissionThe mission of The Eagle River Youth Coalition is to collaborate with Eagle River youth-serving organizations to assess prevention needs, coordinate substance abuse reduction efforts, and build capacity through strategic plans, programs and policies around the issues facing young people.

Priorities ERYC utilizes collaboration, outreach, and prevention programs and services to tackle three main areas that affect the development of youth including: Substance use disorder prevention

Wellness and mental health promotion

Academic achievement

Greetings to ERYC Friends, Members & Supporters,

As we refl ect on 2014, the Eagle River Youth Coalition is reminded of the unique role we serve in convening local agencies around positive change for local youth. We are honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse partners to assess prevention needs in our community and build capacity through strategic plans, programs, and policies around the issues facing young people.This past year was marked by many successes. First, ERYC substantially grew youth substance use prevention initiatives through in-school partnerships. Secondly, ERYC launched our sixth positive social norms campaign to raise awareness about and encourage positive youth behaviors. Additionally, ERYC convened a group of teens from six area high schools to serve an advisory role for coalition and community-wide initiatives through the Youth Leaders Council. Finally, community partners collaborated to strategically address youth needs identifi ed through the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey. By focusing on prevention efforts, ERYC has been able to achieve broad reaching, highly impactful, sustainable change to create a healthier community. None of our accomplishments would be possible without the tremendous contributions of our incredible staff, partners, donors, and members. We thank each of you for your assistance and support over the past year, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as we work towards our goal of becoming a leader in collaborative youth development in 2015.

It takes collaboration to create an educated,

healthy community.

The biggest thing that I have learned from working with non-profi ts is that everyone has

a different story. You just need the motivation, patience and voice to see results.

Luke Vickerman, Youth Leaders Council participantERYC Staff:Mikayla Curtis, Jason Peck & Michelle Stecher(Not pictured: Drew Kartos)

Member AgenciesAlpine Arts Center

Avon Police Department

Bright Future Foundation

CMC Upward Bound

Colorado State University Extension

Doctors Plus Kids Care Clinic

Eagle County Paramedic Services

Eagle County Prevention Committee

Eagle County Schools

Eagle County Sheriffs Offi ce

Eagle Valley Library District

Early Childhood Partners

First Bank

Girl Scouts of Colorado

Mind Springs Health

Red Ribbon Project

Samaritan Center of the Rockies

SOS Outreach

Starting Hearts

SpeakUp ReachOut

Ute Springs Experiential Learning Center

Vail International Hockey

Vail Valley Foundation

Vail Valley Salvation Army

Walking Mountains Science Center

Womens Empowerment Workshop

Board of Directors

PresidentJames Wilkins

Vice PresidentRobert Ticer

Secretary Jason Platt

TreasurerKristi Grems

MembersCarlos Abel

Edgar ArroyoAndrej Birjulin Sara CoulterMichael GassSara Fisher

Daric HarveyKatie Jarnot

Anabel JohnsonMike Kowalski Tony Mauro

Jeanne McQueeneyTom Pohl

Franklin ReillyToni RozanskiJeremy Thelen

Korrine Winstead

Government Grants$251,550

Corporate & Foundation Grants$17,872

Individual Donors & Earned Income$26,072

Special Events$19,376

6.1%

8.3%79.9%

5.7%

2014 Revenue: $314,870

Support & ContributionsCapitalizing on the momentum gained in 2014, ERYC is eager to continue increasing collaborative youth and family engagement opportunities and growing substance use disorder prevention initiatives in response to local needs. ERYC looks forward to administering the fi fth Healthy Kids Colorado Survey in partnership with local middle and high schools. With the support of youth, parents, businesses, foundations and committed partners, the Eagle River Youth Coalition is on track to make 2015 a defi ning year!The Eagle River Youth Coalition continually strives to identify and cultivate relationships with supporters who share our passion for making youth a community priority. We appreciate your belief in our organization and for your ongoing support!

Thank You VolunteersA very warm thank you to the 150 volunteers who dedicated over 700 hours to ERYC during 2014!

Get InvolvedThere are many ways you can help to inspire youth and families to reach their full potential. Become a volunteer, parent advisor, member agency, business supporter or fi nancial contributor.

Contact970.949.9250 | eagleyouth.org | Facebook.com/EagleYouth

IMPACT FACT

Together we can inspire youngpeople to reach their full potential.

Serving the community is important because you get to meet new people and show appreciation for

what is done around the community. Cassandra Armas, Youth Leaders Council participant

In 2014, ERYC broadened its

impact, reaching over 3,500 youth

and families

Healthy Kids Colorado SurveyGathering, analyzing and sharing data is at the heart of the Eagle River Youth Coalitions efforts. The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, administered by ERYC on a biennial basis to middle and high school youth, measures honest youth behaviors, perceptions and attitudes. Survey administration grew to over 2,600 students, reaching 10 middle and high schools in 2013. The survey will be administered again in 2015 to ensure ongoing comprehensive data collection.Survey outcomes can be utilized to:

Identify and prioritize youth and family programs and service needs Promote comprehensive prevention and intervention collaborations Support funding requests and inform policies

Positive Social Norms CampaignEagle River Youth Coalition prevention efforts are rooted in the positive youth development model, providing a strengths-based approach to promote exceptional behavior in young people. One primary prevention strategy addresses the asset of positive peer infl uence through evidence-based social norms marketing. Goals of the Eagle County You Told Us Positive Social Norms Campaign are to align perceptions with actual behaviors, encourage conversation about behaviors and choices, and raise awareness about local behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions. For complete survey results please visit eagleyouth.org

Youth InitiativesThe Youth Initiatives committee is composed of Eagle River Youth Coalition board members, individuals from partner organizations, as well as community members. Youth Initiatives is designed to identify community needs, analyze strategic efforts, and plan and implement specifi c strategies to meet the needs of youth in the community.

of Eagle County Middle Schoolers feel safe at

their school

of Eagle County Middle Schoolers think

it is very important fi nish high school

of Eagle CountyHigh Schoolers

do not drink alcoholon school property

Eagle County Middle Schoolersplay on 1 or more

sports teams

Eagle CountyHigh Schoolers think

it is wrong for someone their age to drink alcohol regularly

Eagle CountyMiddle Schoolers

have neverdrunk alcohol

Eagle County High Schoolers do not ride

in cars driven by someone who has

been drinking alcohol

92%

90%

97%

8 102 3

3 4 8 10

2014 Healthy Kids Colorado Middle School Survey Results

2014 Healthy Kids ColoradoHigh School Survey Results

OUT OF

OUT OF

OUT OF

OUT OF

of Eagle CountyHigh Schoolers

do not binge drink

79%

(Binge drinking = 5 or more drinks within a few hours)

(Regularly = at least once or twice a month)

ERYC coordinated the administration of the largest local Positive Social Norms Campaign to date, reaching over 2,800 students from

seven middle and high schools.

IMPACT FACT

could identify local resources

related tothe topic

95% 100% increased

knowledge and understanding

on the topic

87% understand which illegal substances

are available to their children

Youth Leaders Council (YLC)Established in 2006, the Youth Leaders Council (YLC) provides an opportunity for youth to cultivate community change. Students serve an advisory role for various community initiatives while gaining leadership skills and completing service learning projects.In 2014, YLC consisted of 25 local youth representing all six area high schools. Students foster rapport and team building skills through an annual retreat and monthly engagements.

2014 YLC Advisory roles have included:

Youth extracurricular activities and recreation availability, in partnership with WECMRD

Student counseling needs and gaps, in collaboration with Eagle County Schools

Project Sticker Shock (underage alcohol & drug prevention) Safe driving initiatives, in partnership with local law enforcement

We believe that the youth voice has the power to positively

shape our community.

73%

73%

75%

YLC has helped me meet incredible people that encourage me to do well in everything I do.Anabel Johnson, Battle Mountain High School student, Youth Leaders Council participant and ERYC Board Member

Networking & TrainingERYC coordinates professional development opportunities from renowned trainers on topics relevant to local needs. These events serve as a capacity building and networking opportunity for service providers to collaborate on programming, ensuring the most effective and effi cient services are being delivered to Eagle County youth and families.

Parent EffortsParenting can be the hardest yet most rewarding responsibility a person may have. In an effort to provide resources and education to local parents, the Eagle River Youth Coalition hosts the free Dinner & Dialogue series, community educational forums, Active Parenting of Teen series, and publishes the Community Resource Directory. These bilingual, bicultural series encourage open conversation among parents and local experts about the challenges and rewards of parenting, and provides tools and resources to strengthen parent-child relationships.

2014 Youth Leaders Council students reported the following:

As a result of 2014 Dinner & Dialogue sessions, parent attendees reported the following:

Active Parenting of Teens is an evidence-based series offered in both English and Spanish, brought to Eagle County in 2012 to fi ll a need for more intensive education for parents of teens. Over 50 Active Parenting class participants were trained in 2014 and 50% received a scholarship to participate. ERYC is eager to maintain and enhance Active Parenting in 2015.

Dinner & Dialogue: In 2014, ERYC provided 6 Dinner & Dialogue sessions to 96 community members with topics including: Substance Use and Abuse Healthy Lifestyles: Fitness & Nutrition Bullying and Self-Esteem: Taking an

Active Approach (offered in two locations) Underage Drinking, Drug Use

& Consequences Youth Depression, Reducing Anxiety

& Mindfulness

of students are confi dent that they can turn to an adult for guidance in times of stress

of students are not afraid to make changes in their community

of students feel that there is an adult available that they can talk to about important decisions in their life

Substance Use Disorder PreventionThe Eagle River Youth Coalitions substance use disorders efforts incorporate prevention, intervention, and enforcement measures for the community. ERYC encourages community mobilization to address behaviors and attitudes around substance use norms, critical in spearheading larger community change. School based prevention education programs

reach over 300 middle and high school youth each year

Educational forums initiate a community dialogue on current prevention and intervention needs related to youth behaviors and trends

Media Campaigns remind the community of the importance of sober driving and modeling positive behaviors

Project Sticker Shock brings youth and retail partners together to prevent youth access to alcohol

Policy change initiatives encourage community-wide awareness regarding youth substance use and prevention

Enforcement initiatives are conducted in partnership with local law enforcement

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Ute Springs Experiential Learning Center is a proud member of the Eagle River Youth Coalition because of their

continued support and incredible knowledge around the youth in our community. ERYC provides valuable

resources and builds connections in the community that have helped Ute Springs

ELC be successful in our fi rst year.

Amy Ben-HorinExecutive Director and Co-Founder

Ute Springs Experiential Learning Center

Ensuring youth are healthy, connected, and safe.

Amazing speakers and extremely informative discussion. The topics in this Dinner & Dialogue

event are super relevant. Thank you!Dinner & Dialogue Parent Participant

ERYC coordinates substance abuse

prevention education for over

300 youth annually

IMPACT FACT

info@eagleyouth.org | eagleyouth.org | P.O. Box 4613 Edwards, CO 81632 | 970.949.9250

Government PartnersColorado Department of

TransportationColorado Offi ce of

Behavior HealthEagle County Government

Offi ce of the District Attorney Fifth Judicial District

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,

Drug Free CommunitiesTown of Avon

Town of GypsumGrants & Foundation

SupportAnschutz Family Foundation

Climax Molybdenum, Freeport McMoRan

U.S. Bank FoundationUnited Way of Eagle River Valley

Vail Valley CaresBusiness Donors

Active EnergiesAlpine Bank

Bighorn ToyotaCascade Village Theatre

Central Rockies Mortgage Corp.Confl uence Research & Training

Eagle Ranch AssociationEast West Resorts

Evans Chaffee Construction Group Inc.First Bank

High Country Culinary Concepts - The Simple Fork

High Country ToppersLandmark Environment

Marchetti & Weaver, LLC RA Nelson LLC

Rocky Mountain RETACVail Mountain School

Vail Resorts Epic PromiseVail Summit OrthopedicVail Valley Foundation

Individual DonorsVisionaries

Sandi and Larry AgnebergEmily BarelaFred Hartel

Linda and Joe Hoy (Joe Hoy for Sheriff)

Charles LloydJeanne and Harry McQueeney

Russell MolinaGlenda and Marc Wentworth

Pathfi ndersAndrej Birjulin

Patricia and Rex BrownCheri Curtis

Kathy DesportesZoella Donaghue

Kristin and Rob GremsDaniel Giovagnoli

Thomas HartelDwight Henninger

Carol JohnsonMike Kowalski

Ann and Charles LEsperanceDeb and John Martin

Robert MatareseTom MoorheadMarka Moser

Jean NaumannJason Platt

Narda ReigelBeth Reilly

Toni RozanskiLaurel and Harry Sandell

B.J. and Garrett SmithMichelle and Ryan Stecher

Mark StricklandMatt TeetersRobert Ticer

Vali and Willy WilcoxAdvocatesEdgar ArroyoDan Ben-HorinKim Blackford

Lynn and Matt BlakeHeidi and Mark Bricklin

Jack BurchRobin Burch

Kathy Chandler-Henry and George Henry

Maggie ChavezJeff and Pauline Chizmadia

Carol Conger and Richard HicksSara Coulter

William and Eliza EdgarDana Erickson

Candace and Eric EvesKaren EyrichSara FahrneyShelly Gerster

Megan Gilman and Jason Weingast

Jason GlassDavid Goldfi ne

Linda HallRichard Hall

Susan HewittAndy Jessen

Natasha JonesTessa and Steven Kirchner

Leanna KithKimberly Koller

Rachel and Chris LammersRebecca Levi-Cohen

Trisha LewisJodi Link

Gary LittleAustin Maring

Gabriella and Lance MatusTony Mauro

Melissa McClendonJanifer McDougallAminta Menjivar

Sheri MintzJean and Patrick Mitchell

Diane NicolRonda Niederhauser

Kara NoackBeth PantzerJason Peck

Franklin ReillyWendy RimelShawn RudyMike Schranz

Lisa Siegert-Free and Nate Free

Norman Smith Jr.Doreen SomersGaye Steinke

Dawn Stewart SheafferAmanda Spellman

Tom TalbotLisa Treu and Drew Kartos

Carrie Van BeekNatalie Vigil

Olga and James WilkinsCasey Wolfi ngton

Betty Ann WoodlandScott Yenerich

Amy and Jim YurcakMeredith Zafi an

In-Kind Support4-Eagle Ranch

Alpine Arts CenterAlpine Party Rentals

Always Mountain TimeArriesgado Clothing

Avalanche Ranch Hot SpringsAvon Liquors

Avon Recreation CenterAvon Police Department

Banglz SalonBatter Cupcakes

Battle Mountain High SchoolBeehive Technology

Belmont DeliBlitz BoutiqueBlue Moose

Bonfi re BrewingBookworm

Breckenridge DistilleryCarlos Abel

Castle Peak GrilleThe Chophouse

CinebistroCity Market

Clagget/Rey GalleryColorado Interpreters

Colorado Mountain CollegeColumbine Bakery

CosbarCrazy Mountain Brewery

Delite & BowlDevils Against Destructive

Decisions, EVHSDJ Omar

Down Valley AutoEagle County

Eagle Family DentistryEagle Valley Middle School

East West PartnersEPS Design & Print

First Chair Four Seasons Landscaping

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Global CableLeeAnna Salazar - Goodesign

The Golden BearGore Range Brewery

Gypsum Creek Golf CourseiZen Bamboo

JB T ShirtsKids Cottage

Kitchen Collage of Vail ValleyKiwi International Delights &

CoffeeKrimson Klover

Kum & GoKZYR RadioLa BottegaLarkburger

Local Joes PizzaMain Street Grill

Marble Slab CreameryMarchetti & Weaver, LLC McMahan and Associates

Moes BBQMountain Man Nut & FruitNorthside Coffee & Kitchen

Old Gypsum PrintingPam Peterson Photography

Party CentralPatagonia

Pazzos PizzeriaPetals & Pours

Portofi no JewelryPtarmigan Sports

Pure BarreRadio Shack

Riverwalk at EdwardsRocky Mountain Silver & Beads

Rouge BoutiqueSlifer, Smith & Frampton

Soaring Spirit, Inc.Sonnenalp Foundation

SOS OutreachSteamMaster

Survive!Sweet Dreams Accounting

Tacorico Tennessee Pass Cookhouse

The Vail ChophouseTi Amo Ristorante

Town of VailTransition Sports & Stash

BoardShopTV8

Uma FitnessVail Daily

Vail Mountain Coffee & TeaVail Organic Clean

Vail ResortsVail Skate SupplyVail Valley Cares

Vail Valley FoundationVail Valley Salvation Army

Vail VisionVilar Peforming Arts Center

Vin48Wags & Whiskers

WECMRDWine or Wort

Wolcott Yacht ClubYoga Off BroadwayYounglife Vail Valley

Zip Adventures

2014 SUPPORTERS