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The mission of the Western State College

Foundation is to be an enthusiastic advocate

and funding partner of Western State College.

By encouraging philanthropy and ensuring wise

stewardship of gifts and endowments, the Foundation aspires to

enhance the educational environment at the College for the benefit of

its students, faculty and community.

The Mission of the Western State College Foundation

How is Western in a transformation?The most visible representation of this transforming time for Western is in our physical plant. The combination of new construction and renovations is rapidly changing the face of the campus. Yet, in the true sense of transformation, these changes are enhancing the fundamental look, feel, and function of our facilities in ways that simultaneously preserve the great beauty and heritage of our campus.

This is also true of our academic programs and our approach to teaching and learning. The curriculum continues to evolve in ways to meet the needs and demands of 21st Century learning along with pedagogical approaches that enhance student abilities to think critically, creatively, and to communicate effectively. Much like facility enhancement, the evolution of teaching, learning, and curricular initiatives are built upon the rich and effective learning environment of Western’s long tradition of commitment to students.

What do you perceive to be Western’s strengths?Western provides uncommon opportunities for students to grow intellectually as well as developmentally. The combination of engaged faculty and staff along with the dynamic of students who come here from throughout the State and the Country creates a distinctive learning environment, particularly for a public college. Students are exposed to ideas, people, and opportunities for personal exploration that greatly enhance their lives and, in many cases, transform the way they perceive themselves and the world around them.

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SStudents are exposed to ideas, people, and opportunities for personal exploration that greatly enhance their lives and, in many cases, transform the way they perceive themselves and the world around them.

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This all occurs in a learning and living environment that both challenges students and provides a network of support and encouragement committed to their success. I believe that the whole experience of living in the Gunnison Valley and being immersed in the learning community of the College contributes to the fact that we have such a loyal and committed alumni base. Lives are transformed at Western.

What distinguishes us from other liberal arts colleges?A higher education consultant recently shared with me that he could not think of another institution like Western. This was a particularly poignant statement given the fact that his firm has worked with over 400 colleges and universities throughout the nation. The demographic mix of our student body really stands out. As many people know, we have students from nearly every county in Colorado, and from every state in the Union. This is a fact that makes us very different from any other public college, and likely quite different from many private colleges.

The significance of our broad demographic mix is the learning culture that it creates on campus. We often tell prospective students to consider the opportunities of moving to this beautiful high mountain environment and being immersed in an intimate and supporting learning community that instantaneously makes their world larger. New students are immediately linked with students who come from large metropolitan areas and small towns throughout America. It makes for a dynamic and enriching living and learning opportunity that, in a public college, only exists at Western.

Jay HelmanWestern State College President

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How might Western become stronger?We can become stronger and more united with more and more support from our alumni and friends, who are indeed very talented, successful and motivated people. With the support and help from our Western family, there is nothing that we cannot achieve.

What do you think about Western’s transformations on campus?New buildings and academic programs on campus make WSC stronger and promote recruiting and retention. It is long needed! It is my belief that the Mountaineer College Center will be a focal point on campus. Western needs a united meeting place, especially within the small town of Gunnison where there are not many options for a gathering center, and where severe weather can be a factor in finding alternative meeting places off-campus. It is a great opportunity for Western’s students to have a central “hub” for all of their socializing, relaxing, eating and co-curricular activities.

Don ProsserPresident, Western State College

Foundation Board of Directors

You once mentioned how Western has helped you in your successes today. How is Western helping tomorrow’s graduates?I think Western’s professors are guiding and mentoring students the same as they did when I was a student. The low ratio of students to professors is still the same, as is the commitment to mentoring, and I think that is what distinguishes Western from any other public college or university. The personal relationships make the difference.

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Please give three reasons you wanted to serve as President of the WSC Foundation Board of Directors.Only one reason – to help with the leadership and direction of the College. I believe deeply in Western, and really wanted to be a part of this exciting time.

Whenever challenges, such as the current economic crisis, face an institution, it drives you to answer two fundamental questions: “What do you stand for?” And, “Who is standing with you?” In the case of WSC

Foundation, the answers to those questions fill us with great confidence and hope. First, we stand for making sure that Western’s mission has the financial resources to succeed. Since the College’s mission is ultimately to transform the lives of students through education in its fullest sense, and in a measure that is impossible with public funds alone – that life-changing, world-changing aspiration is something that absolutely must be accomplished, regardless of whatever obstacles we face. The mission transcends any challenge, and difficulties like the economy only strengthen our resolve to succeed for our students, our faculty, our community and our world. It really is that important.

The answer to the second question, “Who is standing with you?” thrills me to the core. We have a family of alumni and friends, faculty, staff and community whose devotion to, affection for and investment in Western are immeasurable. That family spans generations, geography, financial capability, and specific fields of interest. What knits us together is our passionate, affectionate belief that Western is an extraordinary and indispensible College, and what happens here in the lives of students is as remarkable as it is rare. And, standing with us is a Foundation Board of Directors that would be the envy of any college or university in the country. These leaders have combined their expertise, wisdom, wealth and influence to both set the standard of commitment for Western’s alumni and friends, as well as to guide the Foundation in the most wise, prudent and transparent direction. For example, they saw troubling signs with our prior fund manager, Lehman Brothers, before the investment banks decline was widely reported by the press, and took quick action to move the Foundation’s assets to Morgan Stanley, before they could be adversely affected by the collapse of Lehman Brothers. The Foundation Board has been engaged in researching the best practices of the top college and university foundations in the country related to endowment management, fund distribution and stewardship, and is thoughtfully discussing and applying strategies to protect WSC Foundation’s assets for the highest benefit of the College both in the short and long terms. We are blessed to have thousands of supporters across the country as well as skilled and committed leaders on the Board.

How are we handling today’s challenging economic climate? We’re facing it head on, asking the tough questions, making prudent adjustments, and on the fundraising side, we’re continuing to swing for the fences with the Mountaineer College Center underway. Western’s mission is too important to do anything less. And because of what Western stands for and who is standing with us, we have unwavering confidence and unshakable faith that we will succeed.

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How is WSC Foundation facing today’s challenging economic climate?

What can donors continue to do to make sure Western continues to thrive?Continue to invest in Western to the greatest extent that their hearts lead and their finances allow. It’s similar in some ways to the stock market. Investing wisely in the market now (at the time I am writing this) when stock prices are low and many strong companies are undervalued, can reap dramatic returns when the economy recovers. Likewise, investments in Western’s progress, people and plans now, when some other institutions are wringing their hands and settling for “weathering the storm,” will yield dramatically increased returns in Western’s strength, service, visibility and reputation as the rising tide of recovery takes us to new levels. The victories we win for Western in the darkest days, shine so much brighter, and position the College to take a quantum leap forward when the economic recovery is underway.

We’re building an incredible Mountaineer College Center when building is rare on campuses. We’re looking at more scholarships because they’re needed now more than ever, as families struggle to afford higher education. We’re advancing academic and athletic programs. We’re pushing forward when hunkering down is more the order of the day. Yet in all of that, we are mindful of the realities of the current economy.

Some in our donor family have been hit especially hard by the economic downturn and soft job market, and aren’t able to support the College as strongly as they have in the past. We’re incredibly grateful that they are continuing to stand with us at whatever level they can. Others who have been more fortunate have increased their support to help compensate for those who have had to temporarily scale back their giving. This tremendous devotion and generosity are rare at a small, rural, public college. That’s what our donors do to make sure Western thrives and will continue to thrive.

And that wondrous, transforming philanthropy of our alumni and friends makes every day Thanksgiving for us.

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Tom BurggrafVice President of Institutional Advancement

for Western and Executive Director of the WSC Foundation

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Foundation Protects AssetsWatching carefully. Researching tirelessly. Projecting wisely. Discussing passionately. Directing prudently.

The Foundation Board is comprised of leaders with great investment experience and expertise, and they take their fiduciary responsibility of managing the Foundation’s assets very seriously. Members of the Foundation’s Fund Management Committee have real-time access to all the Foundation’s assets under management and consider the best practices of the Nation’s most successful college and university foundations in determining the best strategies for increasing investment return and protecting principal within a prudent risk-tolerance.

In the beginning of 2008, the Foundation’s assets were managed through Lehman Brothers. The Fund Management Committee, in their continuing due diligence, noticed some troubling signs with Lehman before the investment bank’s decline was widely reported by the press. After additional research, the Foundation took prompt and decisive steps to move its assets to Morgan Stanley, before they could be adversely affected by Lehman’s collapse.

The current global economic downturn presents a very challenging environment in which to protect and grow assets. The Foundation and its Fund Management Committee continue to meet that challenge with great care, vision, foresight and prudence.

“Those who have given to the WSC Foundation and have created endowments are having their gifts stewarded by a deeply committed group of leaders, whose collective wisdom and expertise is amazing. We so appreciate the gift of their leadership. We simply could never afford to hire people of their capability,” said Tom Burggraf, Executive Director of the WSC Foundation and Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Western State College.

“The past cannot be changed, but the future is still in your power.” – Unknown

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WSC Foundation offers Donor-Advised FundsAre you looking for a convenient, secure, flexible and tax-wise way to bundle all your charitable giving to Western and to all other qualified charitable organizations in the country, without the time and expense of creating a private or family foundation? A WSC Foundation Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable giving vehicle where you can make an irrevocable, tax-deductible contribution to WSC Foundation, and at any time thereafter can recommend grant distributions to any qualified charity, including Western.

A Donor-Advised Fund provides you with all of the tax planning advantages associated with making gifts to a public charity along with the philanthropic planning benefits typically reserved for those who establish private or family foundations.

Unlike establishing a family foundation, you do not incur any initial expense when you establish a WSC Foundation Donor-Advised Fund. As the donor, you need only indicate on a simple form what your fund will be named; who will be allowed to direct charitable grant advice; and what and how much is being given as the initial gift to establish your fund.

WSC Foundation Donor-Advised Fund benefits:

•Immediatetaxdeductionwhenyouestablishthefund without the requirement of immediate grant decisions.

•Yourgiftedassetsareremovedfromyourestateandcanreduce estate taxes.

•YoucanrecommendgrantsfromyourfundtoWestern,orto any other qualified charity in the country, at any time.

•Yourgiftwillappreciateinvalue,allowinggreatersupporttoyour favorite charities.

•Theadvantagesofaprivatefoundationareyours,withoutexpensive startup fees and ongoing administrative costs.

Tax Advantages:

A WSC Foundation Donor-Advised Fund offers many tax ad-vantages. In addition to receiving an immediate tax deduction, you have the flexibility to designate grants whenever it best suits you, the opportunity to lower your current and estate taxes and the convenience of more easily planning charitable activities for future tax years.

Other Advantages:

Philanthropic Management – Your Donor-Advised Fund is administered by the WSC Foundation as part of its endowment, directed by the Foundation Board of Directors. All grants are processed promptly and efficiently based on your recommenda-tions, and WSC Foundation handles all necessary record keeping and reporting for your Fund

Asset Management – All endowment assets are managed by Morgan Stanley.

Supporting Charitable Pursuits – This program gives you the opportunity to support all the charitable causes that are mean-ingful to you, including education, the arts, ministries, social services, health care, and others, through the careful stewardship of WSC Foundation. There are no required distributions, so you can take your time in determining your grants.

Family Involvement – We encourage donors who establish Donor-Advised Funds to share their involvement with children and family members so that they, too, can learn to be philanthropists and give back to their communities.

For more information on setting up a WSC Foundation Donor-Advised Fund, contact Pam Johnston, WSC Foundation Financial Manager at 970-641-2237 (pjohnston@western.edu).

Individuals should always consult their legal and tax advisors to discuss the personal circumstances regarding their income and estate taxes.

Your gift will appreciate in value, allowing greater support to your favorite charities.

Construction on the new $28 million Mountaineer College Center is now underway! And upon its completion in January, 2010, life at Western State College will reach unprecedented heights.

A Home Away from HomeOur students, 94% of whom leave the familiar to travel 150 miles or more to attend Western from throughout Colorado and nearly every state in the nation, will have a beautiful home base. It will be a welcoming place for students to connect with each other; to engage in a myriad of clubs, campus organizations, and causes; to enjoy their meals, their friends, and their lives.

The HubThe Mountaineer College Center will be the round-the-clock energetic hub of activity for the College. Whether it’s Student Life, Recreation, Wilderness Pursuits, Learning Assistance, Student Government, Club Sports, Multi-Cultural Center or other education-expanding ventures, they will all radiate out from the Mountaineer College Center. It will be the Center of nearly every exciting thing happening outside the classroom at Western.

The Gateway for Community and College CollaborationWestern is a major force that is leading the Gunnison Valley into the future. The Mountaineer College Center will enable college and community to move forward together. The Ballroom will be the most elegant and functional meeting space in the lower Valley, suitable for everything from hosting dignitaries, formal lectures and elegant receptions to campus preview gatherings and the High School Prom. The well-appointed, smart meeting rooms will host the city leaders, local and regional nonprofits, student government and more. And the College Center will be the destination for students and local residents alike, as the home of Gunnison’s only movie theater, an amenity that the College and community have been craving for years.

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The Mountaineer College Center

Powerful Attraction for Students Western competes with colleges across the state and the nation for its students. Attractive facilities play a significant role in attracting and retaining students. Western has an unmatched natural environment, the best of the outdoors. Western will now have the perfect complement - an innovative, energetic Campus Center - the best of the indoors.

One Amenity Touching Every Member of the Western FamilyThe range of activities headquartered in the Mountaineer Campus Center will engage students of every interest. As students enjoy the outstanding meal plan and retail dining, an impressive menu of student services, and overwhelming opportunities for engagement and activity, they will be extending and enhancing their educations in powerful and trans-forming ways in community with each other, the faculty, staff and local residents.

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Mountaineer College Center Budget Bricks and Mortar $24,000,000 70,315 GSF

Design and Engineering $2,700,000

Equipment and Furnishings $900,000

Technology and Communications $400,000

TOTAL $28,000,000

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above: First Floor Plantop right: Rendering of Dining Areabottom right: Second Floor Plan

The InvestmentTo create a facility this remarkable will require a total investment of $28 million broken down as follows: Investment Areas of Building Source $11 million Meal plan and retail dining areas Western’s Auxiliary Services $17 million All non-dining areas of the Center Private Gifts and Grants

Western State College Foundation is in the midst of a $30 million Capital Campaign of which the Mountaineer College Center is the crown jewel. The new facility will be LEED Gold certified, and will be 70,315 sq. ft.

“The previous facility was simply not adequate for the needs of today’s students,” said Brad Baca, Vice President for Finance and Administration. “We feel that locating as many of our services for students as possible in the new facility will provide a focal point for students to gather and interact with each other.”

The new Mountaineer College Center’s impact on campus cannot be overstated.

“Western students are long overdue for an attractive and vibrant gathering place integrating dining and student activity programs in an inviting facility,” said President Jay Helman.

“The Mountaineer College Center is the single greatest step we can take to enhance the Western experience and attract and retain the best students.”

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Mountaineer College Center(working title)

Naming Opportunities

Leadership Gifts ($200,000 - $1,500,000) Space Floor Gift Level Movie Theater 2 $1,500,000 Ballroom 2 $1,000,000 Lobby 1 $850,000 Bookstore 1 $750,000 Concourse/Retail Dining Area 1 $500,000 North/South Concourse 1 $500,000 East/West Concourse 2 $400,000 Recreation Area 1 $300,000 Career Services/Learning Assistance Suite 1 $250,000 Residence Life Suite 1 $250,000 Multi-Cultural Center Suite 1 $250,000 North Entrance 1 $200,000 South Entrance 1 $200,000 Mail Room 1 $200,000 Meeting Rooms (3 rooms) 2 $200,000 ea.

Major Gifts ($25,000 - $199,000) Space Floor Gift Level Campus Reception Lounge 1 $150,000 Learning Assistance Conference Room 1 $100,000 Student Government Conference Room 1 $100,000 Program Council Conference Room 1 $100,000 Administration Reception Area 1 $75,000 Wilderness Pursuits Center 1 $75,000 Information Desk 1 $50,000 Movie Theater Lounge 2 $50,000 Lounge groupings Lobby East (2 areas) 1 $35,000 ea. Lounge groupings off concourse (3 areas) 1 $25,000 ea. Lounge groupings off concourse (3 areas) 2 $25,000 ea.

Don Prosser (’75), his wife Donna and their family made a generous gift of $100,000 to the Borick Business Building. But their giving was far from over … they overwhelmed Western’s alumni, faculty, staff and students with their benevolent donation of $1.5 million to the new Mountaineer College Center.

“Western State College was a big influence on my life development and as I thought back on those experiences, I saw campus life and the College Union as being the centerpiece of those experiences,” explained Don. “In recent years as we have visited the campus and seen the changes made to the College Union it seemed that the Centerpiece had gone away. When the idea of a new dining hall and Mountaineer College Center was proposed, I believed the College was going to put that centerpiece back into the campus. We as a family decided that we wanted to help in the strongest way possible in this process.”

The Prosser Family is directing their gift to the new movie theater in the Mountaineer College Center, an addition the College and Foundation could not have provided for without this monumental gift. With a stage included in the plans, the theater will meet the needs for the Gunnison community as well as the campus.

“When the theater was proposed as an option, it seemed like a necessary part that could not be left out and we were happy to commit to making that happen with our gift,” said Don.

Don, a Certified Public Accountant in the Denver area, currently serves as the President of the WSC Foundation Board of Directors.

“This is my sixth and final year on the Foundation Board and I am only wishing that I could do more to help,” said Don. “We have a great Foundation with an amazing staff and a board that continues to get stronger.”

“I have always believed that we as alumni should give back as result of being successful in our

lives. My experiences at Western State College helped set the foundation for my career pathway and life,” explained Don. “The people along the way, the professors and daily learning experiences are all part of the package. Because of the opportunities provided by Western I found

myself in a position to help the Western State experience continue for future generations.”

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WSC Gets Movie Theater, Thanks to the Prosser Family

Peter Dea (’76) has many fast-paced days as an executive in the oil and gas industry. Like many people, he has little time to waste, so when he gives Western his time, it’s truly a meaningful gift.

Peter is a member of the Western State College Board of Trustees, and a former member of the WSC Foundation Board of Directors. He and his wife, Cathy, and their family have made a $100,000 gift to the Borick Business Building, as well as additional gifts to the Professional Land and Resource Management Program and the Department of Geology at Western.

“The return on investment of financially supporting the programs and/or buildings of Geology, Business and Professional Land and Resource Management at Western is well documented by the successful career placements of WSC graduates into a variety of energy related careers,” explained Peter.

Peter is President and CEO of Cirque Resources LP, an oil and gas exploration company he founded in 2007. Dea served as CEO and President of Western Gas Resources, Inc. from 2001-2006 after leading Barrett Resources Corporation as CEO and chairman.

“Western graduates continue to play a vital role in the West’s natural gas and oil industry which generated $23 billion of economic benefit in Colorado alone in 2007,” said Peter. “Well qualified with solid educations at Western in Petroleum Geol-ogy, Business and Accounting, Professional Land and Resource Management or Environmental Studies, WSC’s past, present and future students continue to attain exciting positions throughout the wide spectrum of energy, mining, and consulting related careers.”

Peter co-founded the Bartleson-Prather Scholarship for Excellence in Geology at Western State College. A continuous, loyal supporter of Western, Peter realizes the magnitude of Western’s excellence in education.

“By integrating the sciences, business, accounting and land resource disciplines, WSC offers students a myriad of opportunities directly applicable to challenging careers,” said Peter. “WSC alumni’s strong track record of executives, managers and professionals in public and private companies underscores the competitive edge of WSC graduates.”

Peter and Cathy and their three sons Drake, Austin and Cort share residences between Golden and Crested Butte, Colorado.

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A Trustee Who Gives in Many Ways

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Donald “Chip” Creager III (’85) and his wife, Robin, do more than just support Western with words. They demonstrate their belief in Western’s mission with action - - they have made gifts and pledges of over $200,000 to WSC in the past several years.

Chip is the Immediate Past-President of the Western State College Foundation

Board of Directors. “My five years on the WSC Foundation Board have been a labor of love,” said Chip. “Serving as your president for the last year has been a wonderful experience.”

Chip and Robin donated $100,000 to the Borick Business Build-ing, and just recently pledged another significant gift of $100,000 to the Mountaineer College Center.

“There is so much momentum right now for historic change at Western. The reason I have given so freely is because of the

The Boettcher Foundation, located in Denver, Colorado, has been a long-time supporter and friend to Western for years. They have supported students through the Boettcher Opportunity Award, a merit-based scholarship for under-represented students from Colorado who enroll at Western.

“The Board of Trustees of the Boettcher Founda-tion wanted an opportunity to provide scholar-ships on the Western State College campus. The goal was to be able to assist Colorado students in gaining a solid education that would benefit the scholarship recipients and the State of Colorado in the future,” said Tim Schultz, President and Execu-tive Director of the Boettcher Foundation.

The Boettcher Foundation also gave a gift of $272,000 to the Borick Business Building. In gratitude, the WSC Foundation named the Community Rotunda in the Borick

vision and leadership shown by President Jay Helman and Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Western and Execu-tive Director of the Foundation Tom Burggraf. Their tireless work and enthusiasm for Western is contagious. You can’t help but get excited when they are around. They inspire me to go beyond what I think is possible in life and in business. They have truly taught me to shoot for the stars,” said Chip.

Chip is the owner of Creager Mercantile, a supplier to conve-nience stores, liquor stores and gift shops. He is past-President of the Kiwanis Club of the Denver Tech Center, and a monthly volunteer at Marilee Center. He has been the lead advocate for Kiwanis at Marilee Center for eight years. He is also the Past-President of the Colorado Association of Distributors. Chip and Robin have two sons, Max and Andy.

“Jay and Tom’s vision along with the generous support of alumni and friends of the College will forever transform the WSC cam-pus. The Borick Business Building was only the start! The new Mountaineer College Center will be the center of campus and community life in Gunnison for years to come,” said Chip. “This is truly a historic moment in Western’s history. I’m so happy to be part of it!”

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Business Building in honor of the Boettcher Foundation.

“An investment in education is one of the best choices you can make,” said Tim. “The broad reaching benefits of education will not only impact yourself, but your family and your community

as well.”

The Boettcher Foundation is one of the oldest private family foundations in Colorado. Founded in 1937, over $100 million of the Boettcher Foundation’s grant making has gone toward education – helping Colorado students achieve their dreams.

Claude K. Boettcher, one of the original founders of the Boettcher Foundation, said “The brains of Colorado’s young people, given the opportunity, are

the hope of this State. Give them a chance for education and for scientific research.”

Chip and wife, Robin, with their sons; Chip’s mother, Mary; and brother, Greg

A Foundation of Support

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Stephen M. Trippe (’77) and his wife, Sarah, have supported Western for years, wanting to make a difference in the lives of Western students.

“Sarah and I have been fortunate enough to have some success and with that we have just felt that it is important to give some-thing back for others who will follow,” said Steve. “There is an extreme amount of happiness that comes with that.”

The Trippes made a gift of $100,000 to the Borick Business Build-ing, and more recently, made a gift of $50,000 to the Professional Land and Resource Management Program.

“Our gifts to Western have already repaid us in many ways; however, the best thing we get in return are the thank you’s from students whenever we happen to be on campus for a function or meeting,” Steve explained.

Steve is the Vice President of CIMA Energy, LTD, an oil and gas marketing firm, and Managing Member of Longhorn Proper-ties, LLC, an oil and gas exploration limited liability company which originates and develops exploration projects throughout the United States. In addition, Steve is President of Four S’s, Inc. which develops commercial and residential real estate in Florida.

Steve and Sarah have two sons, Spencer and Samuel. They

A new building project on campus can stir up a variety of emotions. Some people may feel proud of their alma mater’s accomplishments; other people experience joy; and even more people feel the excitement of hope and opportunity that a project of that magnitude will bring.

Robert (Bob) R. Little (’50) felt all of that, and was also reminis-cent of the time he attended Western. The new Borick Business Building brought back some fond memories of when he was a student.

“When I learned of the proposed Borick Business Building, I remembered sitting in classes in Taylor Hall taught by Dr. Binford, Byron “Barney” Yale and T. K. Wilson. Dr. Mickelson was the President of Western,” explained Bob.

Bob has been a long-time supporter and friend of Western,

spend their time between their homes in Traverse City, Michigan and Key West, Florida. Steve, a member of the WSC Foundation Board of Directors, is also a member of Western’s Professional Land and Resource Manage-ment Advisory Board. He also serves the Michigan Oil and Gas Association on the Board of Directors.

“We believe that people are able to make positive changes for themselves and others by means of their giving no matter how big or how small. In that regard all gifts to Western are important for the collective good because if we can, by any means of giving, contribute to make it possible for one individual to do their best work or obtain their goals, then that is a worthy en-deavor,” said Steve. “In doing so, those who receive the benefits of gifts from WSC alumni and friends through the WSC Foundation will then reciprocate when they have a chance, thereby starting the process all over again.”

The Cycle of Giving

Steve and Sarah Trippe and their sons

making gifts totaling nearly $450,000. He has endowed the Robert and Gloria Little Scholarship, which he created to honor the memory of his wife, Gloria, to assist students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics. In addition, he made a gift of $100,000 to the Borick Business Building.

“I knew this was my opportunity to assist in providing BAE students, faculty and staff with a modern ‘state of the art’ facility which ranks with those of other outstanding colleges and universities,” said Bob.

Although Bob now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, his heart still yearns for Gunnison and Western State College.

“The views of the Gunnison Valley must be an inspiration to everyone,” said Bob. “I am always pleased to read of our graduates’ career accomplishments.”

Giving is Nostalgic for Alumnus

How does the new Mountaineer College Center symbolize

“I have always believed that we as people should give back as part of being

successful in their lives. My experiences at Western State College helped set

the foundation for my career pathway and life. The people along the way, the

professors and daily learning experiences are all part of the package. Because of

the opportunities provided I found myself in a position to help the Western State

experience continue. This is my sixth and final year on the Foundation Board

and I am only wishing that I could do more to help. We have a great Foundation

with an amazing staff and a Board that continues to get stronger.”

Don Prosser (’73,’75)

President, WSC Foundation

Accountant/CPA

“The education that takes place by people coming together from different

geographic, economic, social and cultural backgrounds is, truly, one of the most

important aspects of an educational institution. The Mountaineer College Center

will become the center that facilitates this very important education and, therefore,

the College Center becomes paramount to preparing young people for the 21st

Century. Private investment in the College Center makes a very important

statement regarding the importance of providing a place where this multilevel

education will occur.”

Stu Kaplan (’70)

Vice President, WSC Foundation

President, Makuta Technics, Inc.

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the importance of private investment at Western?

“Without the ongoing generosity of alumni, faculty, and friends of Western,

we would not be able to ‘Live the Dream’ of a new College Center that will daily

enhance the college life of every Western State College student.”

Jyl Voss (’76)

Secretary, WSC Foundation

OB/GYN

“Western State College is striving to provide a first-class educational

experience for its students by providing a quality education in state-of-the-art

facilities. The state of Colorado can only meet a portion of Western’s capital

needs. The burden for funding the balance of our required capital falls on the

broad shoulders of the College’s alumni and friends. We have proudly

demonstrated an ability to fund our facilities through ‘Self Help.’ Western’s

most significant capital project to date is the new Mountaineer College Center.

Construction has started, and the College needs your enthusiastic support to

assure the College Center is properly funded.”

Roy Hood (’66)

Treasurer, WSC Foundation

Retired Chairman/CEO of Rimco

Productions Company, Inc.

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How does the new Mountaineer College Center symbolize “All of the construction going on is

creating a NEW Western State. When

it’s finished, virtually every corner of

our campus will be transformed in some

way. The new College Center will be

an investment in the campus and

community that will payoff for

decades. It is such an exciting time to

be part of the Western family.

Please join us in this worthwhile

endeavor. Thanks to all of the friends of

Western who have made this possible.”

Chip Creager (’85)

Immediate Past-President, WSC

Foundation,

President, Creager Mercantile

Back row (standing): Art Harter, Steve Reynolds, Don Prosser, Malte vonMatthiessen, Chip Creager.

Front row (seated): Ken Moffitt, Jim Musgrave, Kathy Lutito, Donna Faulkner, Ty Petway, Steve Trippe.

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the importance of private investment at Western?“The scope of the new College Center,

made possible by private investment, is

adding a truly transformational element

to the WSC experience. The College and

Foundation are partnering again-- this

time to create a dynamic center for

students and community.”

Donna Faulkner (’68)

Owner and CFO, Faulkner Exploration

“Private investment in the new

Mountaineer College Center is an

acknowledgement that the State alone

cannot provide the facilities or

environment necessary to keep Western

State College at the forefront of excellent

college experiences and education.

If our future leaders are exposed to the

opportunities that private investment

provides to Western, they will be more

successful in accomplishing their personal

goals as well as their social obligations to

our country. By exposure to the benefits

offered by private investment, Western’s

students will also become more

cognizant of their duty to personally

invest in programs and infrastructure

benefiting future generations.”

Craig HaaseRetired Senior Executive and Director,

Newmont Mining Corporation

“The new College Center will become

the essential focal point of WSC and the

Gunnison community. It will be where

relationships of all sorts are formed,

nurtured and developed beyond the

times at WSC. The Center, through its

expansive features, will allow students,

faculty, businesses and Gunnison citizens

to gather for academic and social reasons

to help one grow in character and culture.

It is extremely important for all to give

financial support to the new Mountaineer

College Center, not because it is a building

of bricks and mortar, but it is a place of

building relationships and character.”

Art Harter (’78)

Senior Vice President –

Investments, Smith Barney

“The College Center is the heartbeat of

the campus and will be remembered by

all who pass through Western State

College. This is truly a gift that will keep

on giving for years to come.”

Kathy Lutito (’85)

President and CIO, Qwest Asset

Management Company

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How does the new Mountaineer College Center symbolize

“The College Center provides a sense

of community for students, a place to

come together, interact and exchange

ideas. Additionally, it will further

enhance education and student life not

found in the classroom.”

Jim Musgrave (’64)

Community Leader

“The new College Center will be the

functional, attractive focal point for

all Western students, a long overdue

huge upgrade to the campus. It will be

the hub of campus activity, and a great

student recruiting tool. What a splendid

way for private investment to touch the

everyday life of all Western students for

years to come! This is truly an invest-

ment with a wonderful guaranteed rate

of return.”

Ken MoffittRetired Vice President and General

Manager, Rotary Drill Division of

Ingersoll-Rand Company

“The quality of the educational experience at any school

seems to be directly proportional to the amount of support,

financial and otherwise, that it receives from all sources.

And since public funding is skimpy at best, it is left to the

private sector to provide all but the most basic of amenities.

The new Mountaineer College Center is a great example

of what a group of individuals can accomplish in the quest

for providing a quality educational experience – one that

will live up to the expectations of the present student body,

attract a diverse group of future students and benefit the

community in all the ways that an excellent center for

higher learning is supposed to do.”

David McCayChairman, Peace Initiatives Institute

“Locally the Mountaineer College

Center will symbolize the difference

between ‘OUR’ College, not just ‘a’

college. To the current student body

we can now prove that ‘going for it’

pays off and to those that may

consider Western for their future,

well...... it’s why we will now be the

‘chosen one!’”

David McEntire (’80)

President, Amstar Homes, Inc.

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the importance of private investment at Western?

“The core of Western State College has

always been the students. Everything the

faculty, staff and alumni undertake is focused

around the welfare of our student body. The

new College Center creates a terrific center

for college life on campus. The project also

increases our competitive position -- when

prospective students and families step foot

on our campus and see the College Center

there will be no doubt as to our commitment

to our students -- that will make tremen-

dous inroads in our quest to attract the best

students.”

Ty Petway (’96)

CEO, Zurich Insurance Services, Inc.

“The new College Center, more than

any project in the recent history of

the College, symbolizes the essence

of the public/private partnership

between the College and the

Foundation. Furthermore, it is an

excellent example of how the

Foundation can facilitate and assist

the College in its implementation of

its strategic plan.”

Malte vonMatthiessenChairman and former CEO, YSI, Inc.

“The new College Center will be a great place for students, faculty and

the Gunnison community to enjoy. It simply could not happen at the scale it

is without some private investment partnering up with the College to make it

the best facility possible. It will become ‘the place’ to meet, engage and relax

on campus, possibly in the entire town. Just as the Borick Business building

led to an entirely new curriculum in Professional Land and Resource Manage-

ment, the new College Center will lead the entire Western State and

Gunnison Communities to new ideas and a new appreciation of what the

higher education process can truly achieve and become. I don’t think there is

any way that we can predict all of the great things that will happen as result

of providing a dynamic environment for our students, administration, faculty

and community to interact with each

other. In other words ‘that’s just cool’!”

Steve Trippe (’77)

Vice President, Cima Energy

Steve Reynolds (’78)

Co-Owner and Vice President, Infinity

Oil & Gas, Inc.

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Charitable Gift Revenue

$0.00

$200,000.00

$400,000.00

$600,000.00

$ 3,662,935

$465,000$677,546

$1,194,320

$800,000.00

$1,000,000.00

$1,200,000.00

$1,400,000.00

04-0597-98 98-99 99-00 00-01

$1,600,000.00$1,466 ,909

$1,800,000.00

$2,000,000.00

$2,200,000.00

$2,400,000.00

$2,600,000.00

01-02

$2,426 ,242

$2,636,324

$1,284,953

02-03 03-04

$2,800,000.00

$3,000,000.00

$3,200,000.00

$3,400,000.00

$3,600,000.00

$3,800,000.00

05-06

$4,000,000.00

$4,200,000.00

$4,400,000.00

$4,600,000.00

$4,800,000.00

$ 4,731,642

$5,000,000.00

$5,200,000.00

$5,400,000.00

$5,600,000.00

$5,800,000.00

06-07

$5,638,781

07-08

$6,000,000.00

$6,200,000.00

$6,400,000.00$6,305,014

Charitable Gift Revenue Continues to IncreaseThe Western State College Foundation

Western alumni, parents and friends gave $6,305,014 during the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year, an increase of over $650,000 from the previous year.

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Total Assets

$0.00

$1,000,000.00

$2,000,000.00

$3,000,000.00

$6,887,244

$7,668,692

$6,397,469

$11,879,958

$4,000,000.00

$5,000,000.00

$6,000,000.00

$7,000,000.00

$8,000,000.00

04-0597-98 98-99 99-00

$9,000,000.00

00-01

$7,254,956

01-02

$7,628,251

02-03 03-04

$7,539,458

$9,575,763$10,000,000.00

$11,000,000.00

$12,000,000.00

05-06

$13,000,000.00

$14,000,000.00

$15,000,000.00

$16,000,000.00

$15,161,471

$17,000,000.00

$18,000,000.00

$19,000,000.00

$20,000,000.00

$21,000,000.00

$22,000,000.00

$23,000,000.00

$24,000,000.00

$25,000,000.00

$26,000,000.00

$27,000,000.00

$28,000,000.00$27,081,014

06-07

$29,000,000.00

07-08

$28,991,782

Total Assets on the RiseIn 2007-2008, the assets of the Foundation reached $28,991,782. Total assets include endowments, non-endowed funds, and Foundation-owned property.

Distribution to WSCThe Foundation provided $2,703,752 to Western State College during the Fiscal Year 07-08*, with $511,809 going towards scholarships.

*Any distributions for construction of the Borick Business Building are not counted in these totals as the building will remain an asset for the WSC Foundation.

The Western State College Foundation

$0.00

$200,000.00

$400,000.00

$600,000.00

$1,380,236

$846,447$800,000.00

$1,000,000.00

$1,200,000.00

$1,400,000.00

$1,600,000.00

04-05 05-06*97-98 98-99 99-00

$931,581

Distribution to Western State College

*Ruland

00-01

$1,296,447

$1,557,510

01-02 02-03 03-04

$1,396,754

$1,382,050

$1,800,000.00

$2,000,000.00

$2,200,000.00

$2,400,000.00$2,045,190$2,209,963

$1,796,694

06-07

$2,600,000.00

$2,800,000.00

07-08

$2,703,752

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Fundraising Reaches an All-Time RecordWSC Athletic fundraising reached an all-time record in Fiscal Year 2007-2008.

The Mountaineer Athletic Association (MAA) has a long and richly successful tradition. The recent years have been especially successful as demonstrated by the past 14 years of progress.

“Primarily, the success of our fundraising continues to be an endorsement of the fine work of our student-athletes, coaches and support staff and the belief that people have in what we do and what we are about,” said Greg Waggoner, Director of Athletics. “However, it is a team effort with our MAA board, staff, student-athletes and volunteers, as the ability to produce a high level of outside revenues takes a lot of very hard work year ‘round to capitalize on the generous support our alumni and community provide us.” Mountaineer Athletics has increased its pace of fundraising in a big way over the past 14 years. It is now entering into Corporate Partnerships (sponsorships) for its 13th straight year. This is an area that is beyond the charitable realm of fundraising.

The Mountaineer Athletic Association Corporate Sponsorship and Regular Membership earned $276,155. This amount recorded the all-time record value. The total revenues from all WSC Foundation and WSC Athletic fundraising and scholarship accounts reached $1.4 million. This is the fourth straight year that the fundraising has been above $1 million. This figure includes most private enterprise revenues, such as the MAA corporate and regular memberships, special events (Golf Tournament, auction dinner, Hall of Fame Banquet), advertising, sport specific fundraising, net profit from summer camps, capital campaigns and revenue from endowed and annually funded scholarships and grants.

The average NCAA Division II public institution that sponsors football has annual budget revenues of approximately 76% institutionally allocated and 24% private/enterprise. The WSC Athletic Budget is approximately 52% institutionally allocated and 48% private/enterprise generated.

Waggoner hopes that WSC Athletics can keep this tradition going, as they move forward with the 2008-09 fundraising campaign.

Four inductees and three Lifetime Athletic Achievement Award winners were inducted into the 14th Annual Community Banks of Colorado Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame on September 26, 2008.

Football head coach O. Kay Dalton (1961 - 1965), football and track star Franklin Jefferson (’66), track and field standout Ermelinda Shehaj (’99) and women’s basketball coach and Professor Emeritus of Business James Hahn were named into the Hall of Fame.

Pete Rodriguez (’63), former basket-ball coach Bob Decker (’61) and Bucky Broomhall (’59) were honored with Lifetime Athletic Achievement Awards.

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Western Places in Top 25 in Directors CupWestern State College placed 23rd in the United States Sports Academy Directors Cup for 2007-2008. Western has now placed in the top 25 for the last 13 years in the Division II category. Over 280 institutions are involved in competition. The cup ranks institution results in seven sports, both men’s and women’s.

“We are very proud of our outstanding coaches, support staff and student-athletes,” said Athletic Director Greg Waggoner. “They represent our institution at a high level in many dimensions. We are also appreciative of the support from the community and Western’s administration, faculty, staff and alumni. The success of Mountaineer Athletics is truly a team effort.”

Western is only one of two Division II institutions to place in the top 25 for the last 13 years. They have placed as high as fifth three times.

Hall of Fame

Zelda Jeanne Ryan Rouillard passed away on December 30, 2008. She was 79.

Zelda earned her B.A. in English at Kearney State College, and studied as a Fulbright Scholar in Exeter, England. She attained her M.A. in English at the University of Wyoming, and received her PhD in English from the University of Colorado.

Zelda married Theodore Chase Rouillard in 1959, and had one son, Gregory. In 1969, Zelda and her family moved to Gunnison, and she began her long and dis-tinguished career at Western. For almost forty years Zelda served the Gunnison and Western community, teaching a multitude of undergraduate and graduate English courses, chairing the English Department for six years, and famously serving as the Commencement Faculty Marshal for two decades. She retired from Western in 2005.

Zelda was involved in the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, Habitat for Humanity, the Nature Conservatory, the ASPCA, the Colorado Historical Society, the Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League and numerous other local, regional and national causes.

Zelda leaves a tremendous legacy in the many lives she has touched as a teacher, mentor, colleague and friend.

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Long-time Gunnison resident and Western alumnus Robert “Bob” Decker passed away December 25, 2008.

After earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado and serving in the Air Force, Bob began his teaching career in the fall of 1957 in Las Animas, Colorado as a high school math teacher and coach for basketball and football. His basketball team won the state championship in 1958 and 1959.

Bob married Martha Jean Lowe in March of 1959, and they had three daughters. Bob completed his master’s degree in education and counseling at Western in 1961. The family lived in Longmont until 1967, when Bob and his family returned to Gunnison where he became the basketball coach and an

associate professor at WSC. Bob coached for 10 years and taught in the P.E. and Recreation Department for 23 years. He received emeritus status at Western in 1988.

Bob served as president of the Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He served on the Gunnison City Council from 1979 to 1987, and was mayor from 1981 to 1983, and again in 1985 to 1987. Bob has served as a faculty trustee to the Consortium of State Colleges, and was the faculty representative to CCHE. He re-ceived a Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the WSC Athletic Hall of Fame. He is also a former member of the WSC Foundation Board of Directors.

Bob and Jean established the Bob Decker Basketball Scholarship to assist basketball players at Western. If you would like to make a contribution to this fund in Bob’s memory, please contact the WSC Foundation, Post Office Box 1264, Gunnison, CO 81230, or call (970)641-2237.

Steven MacAllister, a benefactor and friend of Western State College, passed away in January, 2008. He was 56 years old.

Steven’s family and friends, through the MacAllister Foundation, made gifts in Ste-ven’s honor to the David and Steven MacAllister Fund at Western. This generous fund provides unrestricted support to the WSC Department of Music, with preference for scholarships and the Summer Music Program. It was established by the MacAllister Foundation in honor of David MacAllister, Steven’s son, who passed away in July of 2003 at the age of 17.

“It was David’s many passions for his family, his friends and his music that inspired and drove a creative edge in his spirit that was always on fire and always searching for ways to connect and show his love for others with his music,” Steven said of his son. “Our many conversations about the opportunities and sadly, many lack of opportunities for young people to express themselves with their creative talents in music consumed our time together, as it was his thought that music could change the life of many youth as it had inspired him.”

The MacAllister Foundation and the MacAllister Family have done a tremendous amount for Western. In addition to the David and Steven MacAllister Fund, they have given through various significant scholarships over many years. The Presidential Scholarship provides financial assistance to Western’s highest achieving and most deserving students, celebrating the ideals of academic excellence and service to campus and community. The Presidential Student-Athlete Scholarship provides support to the same caliber of student-athletes.

“We are very grateful to have the David and Steven MacAllister Fund to benefit the Music Department as we support scholarship opportunities for our current Western students and as we develop the summer Western Chamber Music Institute for high-school students,” said Martha Violett, Chair of the Department of Music.

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“I wonder what new vistas I could see from those higher vantage points, what new beauty awaits my eyes, what adventure is in store for this day.” – Steven Carl MacAllister

Leona E. Antholz*

Robert Barr*

Roberta Barr

Robert L. Beitler

Elsie A. Bennett*

Ruth Berg*

Edmund L. Bevens*

J. Howard Blackburn*

John Brach

Nancy Spann Braswell*

James A. Brewer*

Joe Brimus

Martha A. Carr*

Hugh R. Christenson*

Janet S. Christenson

James H. Cox

Jeanette M. Dalton*

George Davidson*

Marguerite Davidson

A. Joseph DeGrazio

Tony Delmas*

Donald S. Eastman*

Harry W. Endner*

Mary E. Erickson*

Jeane D. Fair*

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Robert D. Foster

Agnes D. Giles*

Cecil Giles*

Paul Gillis

William H. Gould*

Carol Greenlee

Jim Greenlee*

William Greer

Robert C. Haas*

Evelyn Haley

Larry Heesch

Linda Heesch

Kenneth E. Heuer

Clarence T. Hurst*

Jean Race Johnson

May Dye Kearney*

Bruce A. Kolisek

Robert W. Lowe, Jr.

Jim Mahaffey

Mitchell W. Mateik*

Wayne Milheim

Christopher M. Minard

Barbara J. Minard*

Marvin Newby*

Reva Sapp O’Connor*

Ralph E. Porter*

Marjorie Porter*

Fletcher Y. Rainer, III*

Sandy Read

Edwyl Redding*

Lois T. Reed

Fred A. Reichle*

Olivia L. Reichle*

Ethel M. Rice

Rachel W. Rice*

James R. Richards*

Freda T. Roof*

Joseph A. Ruggerio*

Mary A. Scherer*

Stephen T. Semegen

Alma L. Sheff

George R. Sheff

Anne Shrake

Tom Shrake

Deborah Shoop

Kirkton Shoop

Burton Smith*

Elnora Smith*

Bill Smith

Janet Smith

The Heritage Society formally recognizes all planned gift donors who have committed their support to ensure Western’s future:

The Heritage Society

William H. Stobaugh*

Ida LaDean Stobaugh

Marion A. Stoerker

Mollie G. Stoerker

David Stremme

Jan Stremme

Dan Thornton*

Jesse Thornton*

Eric Vanden Brink

C. E. Veirs*

Francis T. Visconti

John P. Vloyantes*

Malte vonMatthiessen

Pam vonMatthiessen

Mary F. Wright*

Paul W. Wright*

Hazel Wright*

Mickey Zahradka*

Nona Zahradka

George Zavislan*

Selma Zavislan

Ann Zugelder*

Anonymous (8 individuals)

*Deceased

Jacob P. Accola

Shannon Armstrong

Mary Elaine Barbour

Bill Boris

L. Richard Bratton

Clay Campbell

Louie Carleo

Jay Carlile

Claudia M. Carpenter

Chuck Cliggett

Rob Costello

Thom Cox

Peter Dea

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Bob Decker

Dan Dennison

Ann Duckett

Jerry Dusa

Gary Garland

Roy Johnson

Nancy Houston

Anne Law

Jim MacAllister

Sandy Mark

Mike Matthews

Les Mergelman

Howard Morrison

Owen P. O’Fallon

Jack Porter

Paul Rady

Tom Rais

Sandy Read

Ethel Rice

John Roberts

Curtis Robinson

Bud Smock

Ginger Soderlund

Lee Spann

Linda Helken-Squirrell

Richard (Dick) Stephenson

Wesley E. Strain

James Sullivan

Tom Swineford

Lawrence J. Tacker

Jerry Uhrlaub

Edwin Vitt

Pat White

Sven Wiik

Honorary Board

Western State College Foundation StaffFront row (seated): Deborah Hoskins, Director of Development/Associate Director of the WSC Foundation; Tom Burggraf, Vice President of Institutional Advancement of Western and Executive Director of the WSC Foundation; Pam Johnston, Financial Manager/Annual Fund Officer.

Back row (standing): Nadia Van Diepen, Student Assistant; Celeste Helminski, Capital Campaign Associate; Debbie Johnson, Staff Assistant/Assistant to the Executive Director.

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ACADEMIC AFFAIRSAcademic Affairs Fund

ADMISSIONSAdmissions Fund

City and County Admissions

Frances Hunter Memorial Presidential Scholarship Endowment– This fund was created by Bill, Lucille and Theron Hunter of Montrose, Colorado, to celebrate the memory of Bill’s mother.

Orahood OJC/WSC Scholarship– Ernest Orahood (attended 1936-40) established this scholarship for Otero Junior College graduates transferring to Western or graduating from a high school in the Arkansas Valley.

ALUMNIA92 - Class of ‘67

Alumni Association Activities Fund

Alumni Scholarship– Established by WSC to provide assistance to Western students.

Mary Florence Wright Alumni Scholarship– Wright (‘18) bequeathed this

scholarship to the College to help students from the Western Slope of Colorado. Recipients must have a parent who graduated from Western.

Rugby Alumni Endowment

David and Jan Stremme Alumni Association Scholarship– This fund has been established by David Stremme (’76) to provide assistance with the purchase of books and fees to WSC students whose parents graduated from Western. A planned gift, this fund serves to honor David, an Alumni Advisory Board member who attended Western 1972-1976, and his wife, Jan.

ARTMary L. Alber Memorial Scholarship– Ethel Rice (‘63), retired Technical Services and Special Collections Librarian at Western, and Owen Sharp established this scholarship in honor of their aunt. This fund provides for students majoring in Art who seek an Educa-tion Certificate.

Art Fund

Mabel deKoevend Memorial Art Scholarship– This scholarship was estab-

lished by Mabel’s family to assist Western students majoring in Art.

Graphic Design Fund

August J. Grosland Art/Alumni Scholarship– Dr. “Gus” Grosland, Professor of Art and Chairman of the Art Department for many years, established this scholarship for students majoring in Art.

IET Art and Industrial Technology Construction Fund

James Irwin Memorial Scholarship– Family and friends created this fund in memory of James Irwin, a greatly admired master woodworker who is credited with inspiring and teaching many students to seriously pursue the art.

Marsha T. Julio Memorial Art Scholarship– Family and friends created this scholarship in memory of Marsha Julio, wife of long-time Western Art Professor Pat Julio, for outstanding junior and senior female Art students.

Christopher M. Minard Memorial Art Scholarship– This scholarship was cre-ated by Christopher M. Minard and his wife, Barbara to provide scholarship assistance to Western State College Art students. A

planned gift, this fund honors the traditions of WSC.

John William Peterson Memorial Scholar-ship– This fund was created to perpetuate the memory of John W. Peterson who was killed in an industrial accident in 1984. Awards are given to students whose major or minor is Industrial Arts.

Ethel M. Rice Art Scholarship– Ethel Rice (‘63), retired Technical Services and Special Col-lections Librarian for Western, established this fund for students majoring in Art.

Richter Mural Restoration Fund– This fund was created to restore paintings by Henry L. Richter, Western’s first Art professor.

Gene Tobey Memorial Art Scholarship– Gene’s wife, Rebecca, and his two children, Josh and Jami, established this scholarship with other family and friends to provide financial assistance to WSC students majoring in Art. This scholarship serves to honor Gene, who provided two of the art sculptures on campus.

What’s That Supposed To Mean Art Scholarship– This scholarship was established by Sara Covey (’01) and Jacy Frear (’03) to provide assistance to WSC students majoring in Art.

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This is a summary of the Western State College Foundation’s active accounts. If you are considering donating to an area not listed, please contact the Foundation to discuss establishing a new fund.

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Lowell Herndon “Bus” Myers Memorial Football Scholarship– This scholarship was created by Evelyn and Cindie Myers in memory of Bus Myers (’46), Evelyn’s husband and Cin-die’s father, to assist football student-athletes.

Noland– Track Fund

Pederson-Wright-Borah Athletic Scholarship– In honor of three great men in Western’s history, Willard “Pete” Pederson, Paul Wright and Tracy Borah, this fund aids students who participate in an intercollegiate sport.

Ralph Porter Athletic Scholarship– Ralph Porter (‘55), involved in Western and the Gun-nison community for more than sixty years, established this scholarship for varsity athletes competing in an intercollegiate sport. He also created the Ralph Porter Business Ad-ministration Scholarship and the Ralph Porter Memorial Scholarship.

Edwin H. Randall Memorial Scholarship– This fund was created to honor the memory of Professor Ed “Doc” Randall, who served West-ern for thirty years as a teacher, counselor and administrator. This scholarship awards students who are active members of sports teams and plan to teach.

Ethel M. Rice Athletic Scholarship– Ethel Rice (‘63), retired Technical Services and Special Collections Librarian for Western, established this fund for students participating in any sport, with a preference toward women.

Jim Richards 1954 Football Scholarship– Established by members of the 1954 Football Team in honor of their fellow teammate, Jim Richards (’55). This scholarship provides financial assistance to student-athletes who are members of the Western State College Football Team.

memory of Brian L. Kiefer (‘83). It is awarded to outstanding juniors and seniors who are members of the men’s basketball team and who have demonstrated leadership both on and off the court.

Kelly B. Long Memorial Scholarship– Kelly Long’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Long, established this wrestling scholarship to perpetuate the memory of their son.

Jim Mahaffey Ski Scholarship– This scholarship was established by Jim and Diane Mahaffey to provide scholarship assistance to WSC students who participate in the Ski Team. Jim Mahaffey (’57) competed on the Ski Team as a 4-way athlete. He was an assis-tant coach to Sven Wiik in 1961-62, coached the alpine team and taught Physical Education while completing his masters degree in Educa-tion and Physical Education.

Leon “Okie” Mark Football Scholarship– Sandra Mark (‘86), Member of the Western Board of Trustees and a WSC Foundation Board Past-President, established this fund in memory of her late husband, Leon Mark (‘60), a well-loved leader in the Gunnison community. This scholarship aids deserving Western students who are members of the football team.

Larry Means Track and Field Memorial Scholarship– Friends and family established this fund in memory of Larry Means, the first Executive Director of the Western State Col-lege Foundation.

Greg Miodonski Memorial Scholarship– Family and friends established this fund in memory of Greg Miodonski, a member of the Soccer Team who also served as Assistant Coach.

Mountaineer Athletic Association Fund

athletes, outstanding students and leaders among their peers who demonstrate responsi-bility in all dimensions.

William Charlesworth Memorial Scholarship– Glen DeBroder established this fund to perpetuate the memory of William Charlesworth (‘54), an outstanding Colorado educator. The fund serves student-athletes pursuing a major in Mathematics or related Sciences.

Decker Basketball Scholarship– Bob (’61) and Jean (’74) Decker of Gunnison, Colorado established this scholarship to assist basketball players.

William Finholm Memorial Track Scholarship– Family and friends established this scholarship to perpetuate the memory of William A. “Billy” Finholm, a team leader and an inspiration to fellow students.

Football Annual Campaign

Football Endowed Fund– This fund was established to bring the Football Program to a permanent endowment.

Football Restricted Fund

Cecil Giles Memorial Football Scholarship– Agnes D. Giles (’39) created this scholarship in memory of her husband, Cecil (’38), a standout on the 1937 Football Team.

Hall of Fame Banquet

High Altitude Distance Camp

Kappa Delta Mu Fund– Dr. Frank Visconti (’51) and fellow alumni established this schol-arship for student–athletes.

Brian Kiefer Memorial Scholarship– This scholarship was established to perpetuate the

ATHLETICS1950 Football Team Scholarship– Established by members of the 1950 Western Football Team to assist WSC football team participants.

Athletic Administrative Fund

Basketball - Men’s Fund

Basketball - Women’s Fund

Basketball Camp - Women’s Fund

Tracy Borah Hall of Fame Fund and Memo-rial Wrestling Scholarship– Louie Carleo (‘74) matched $50,000 for the Tracy Borah Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame Room and the Tracy Borah Memorial Scholarship Endow-ment, a scholarship providing support for top wrestlers. The Room was completed in August of 1999.

J. W. Campbell Wrestling Banquet Fund– Created by Joanie Campbell, J.W.’s widow, to hold annual banquets to celebrate the wrestling team.

J. W. Campbell Memorial Wrestling Scholarship– Created by family and friends to honor J.W., a long-time community member of Gunnison and faculty and staff member of Western State College.

Louie Carleo Wrestling Scholarship– Louie Carleo (’74) established this scholarship to assist student-wrestlers.

Champion Leadership and Responsibility Program– WSC Athletics has teamed up with Colorado Beverage and Miller Brewing Com-pany to create this program. Both WSC and Colorado Beverage/Miller Brewing Company are committed to developing and recognizing championship individuals that are outstanding

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Borick Business Building Fund– Inaugurat-ed by Steve Borick (‘75) and Family’s challenge gift, this fund is for donations for endowment of the new Borick Business Building.

Borick Business Scholarship– The Borick Business Scholarship Endowment has been established by Louis Borick on behalf of his son, Steven Borick (‘75), to provide scholarship assistance for Western State College students through the Business, Accounting and Econom-ics Department.

Steven Borick Business and Accounting Scholarship– Borick (‘75) generously provides scholarships to outstanding minority students majoring in Business or Accounting.

Business/Accounting Student Fund

Business/Accounting Technology

Business/Accounting Unrestricted Fund

Denver Cherry Memorial Scholarship– John and Lois Roberts established this scholarship in honor of Cherry (‘69), Lois’ brother-in-law.

James H. Cox Business Administration Scholarship– James Cox (’66) established this scholarship to assist selected Western State College students majoring in Business Admin-istration with the payment of tuition and living expenses.

Delta Sigma Pi Alumni Scholarship– The Gunnison Alumni Club of Delta Sigma Pi established this scholarship for full-time students majoring in Business Administration or Accounting.

Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen– This Scholarship provides support to juniors and seniors enrolled in the Professional Land and Resource Management Program, in honor of well-known and well-loved Denver Landman John S. Long.

Stephen Depp Memorial Fund– This fund was created by family and friends in honor of Stephen, a WSC student majoring in Business Administration who would have graduated in 2008.

Donald Eastman Business Scholarship

(See also Recreation and Exercise and Sport Science)

Economics Fund

of his wife, Mildred, who taught in the Gunnison Public Schools. This fund serves Gunnison High School graduates majoring in Business, Chemistry or History.

History Department Fund

Charles H. Livermore History Scholarship– Family and friends created this fund in honor of Dr. Livermore, a former professor of History and Chairman of the Social Studies Department.

Paul A. Lowdenslager Memorial Lecture Series Fund– A perpetual lecture series in Paul’s memory to bring to WSC (annually if possible) a visiting lecturer in Constitutional Law, Political Philosophy or Theory, or American History or Government.

Political Science Fund

Psychology Department Fund

Sociology Fund

Robert Glenn Wilson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship– Bob Wilson, Sr. (‘63) created this scholarship in memory of his son, Robert, for students who are Colorado residents majoring in History.

BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING and ECONOMICSAccounting Fund

Matthew Billmeyer Memorial Scholarship– This scholarship was established by the Billmeyer Family to honor the memory of 1979 Western graduate Matthew Billmeyer. The scholarship is awarded to full-time students with preference given to those majoring in Business, Account-ing or Economics.

Harold Binford Business Scholarship– Friends honored Dr. Binford with this fund when he retired from Western as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Business.

Bonanza Creek Scholarship in Professional Land and Resource Management Program– The scholarship was established by Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company, LLC to provide scholar-ship assistance to WSC students majoring in Western’s Land Management Program.

Track Assistant Coach Stipend

George Vandenbusche Memorial Scholarship– Family members of George Vandenbusche established this scholarship for members of the Western men’s or women’s cross country running teams.

Volleyball Camp

Volleyball Restricted Fund

“W Mountain” Minority Scholarship– Sandy Read, former member of the Western State College Foundation Board of Directors, established this scholarship for minority students who participate in intercol-legiate athletics.

Women’s Athletics

Wrestling Fund

Wrestling - Rocky Mountain Camp

Paul Wright Memorial Scholarship– Paul W. Wright and his wife, Hazel, established this scholarship to provide aid for scholar athletes.

BEHAVIORAL and SOCIAL SCIENCESBehavioral and Social Sciences Fund

D. H. and Mildred Cummins Memorial Scholarship– Dr. D. H. Cummins, a former Professor of History and Dean of Academic Affairs, established this scholarship in honor

Samuel William Nathaniel Roch Memorial Scholarship– Stephen Roch (’87) and Lorie Moreno-Roch (’88) established this fund in memory of their infant son, Sam, providing assistance to cross-country and track & field student-athletes.

Sheff Basketball Banquet Fund– George (‘50) and Alma (‘49) Sheff created this fund to hold annual banquets to celebrate the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

John Sievers Memorial Wrestling Scholarship– John Roberts, formerly of John Roberts Motor Works in Gunnison, created this scholarship in memory of John Sievers, a state wrestling champion at Gunnison High School and a Western student serving in Vietnam where he was killed in 1970. This fund provides for students participating in the Western wrestling program.

Burton and Elnora Smith Athletic Letter Jacket Fund– Burton Smith established this fund. After his death, his wife, Norie Smith, continued to contribute to the fund, enabling letter jackets to be given to all lettering athletes. Following Norie’s death, the fund was fully endowed.

Student Athlete Advisory Council

Track & Field - Alumni Scholarship

Track & Field - Restricted Fund

Track & Field– Cross Country Men’s and Women’s Fund

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COMMUNICATION ARTS, LANGUAGE and LITERATURE

Beta\Gern Scholarship– Bob Austin (‘62;’67), President of Beta Engineering Company in Arlington, Texas, established this endowment fund to honor Dr. Jess Gern, then Chairman of the Arts and Humanities Depart-ment. This scholarship is awarded to outstand-ing juniors majoring in Communications or Theatre.

Communication Fund

John Q. Cope/Chevron Scholarship– Dr. John Cope, Sr., a long-time employee of Chevron Corporation and father of John Cope, Jr., an Associate Professor of English, set up this scholarship for junior and senior English majors.

Fair Scholarship– Dr. Jeane Fair, a professor of Modern Languages at Western from 1948 through 1965, established this scholarship in memory of her parents. The Fair Scholarship provides for students whose major or minor is Foreign Languages.

Charles Gerhardt Memorial Scholarship– Family and friends created this fund to honor the memory of Charles Gerhardt. It is awarded to an outstanding junior studying Modern Lan-guages, Communication Arts, Sociology or Art.

Glen W. Haley and Dr. Lois Borland English Memorial Scholarship– Evelyn L. Haley established this fund to provide scholarship assistance to Western students majoring in English. This fund serves to honor Evelyn’s husband, Glen, a 1935 graduate of Western, and his dedicated Western English professor, Dr. Lois Borland.

Journalism Fund

KWSB Radio Fund

Marginalia Fund

J. Ralph Reed Business Scholarship– Steve Borick (’75) established this fund in honor of Reed, Emeritus Professor of Busi-ness. This scholarship provides assistance to students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics.

Dustin Roberts Memorial Scholarship– Family and friends established this fund in memory of former Western State College student Dustin Roberts.

Alva W. Sloan Memorial Internship– Alva’s wife established this internship in memory of Alva Sloan, who was an Accountant and Controller at Western for 17 years, for students majoring in Accounting or Business.

George and Carol Solich Scholarship– Funded by The Energy Cup, this scholarship assists full-time students enrolled in the Professional Land and Resource Management Program in honor of George and Carol Solich. Mr. Solich is the founder of The Energy Cup.

David and Jan Stremme Scholarship in Business– This fund has been established by David Stremme (’76) to provide assistance with the purchase of books and fees to WSC students majoring in Business. A planned gift, this fund serves to honor David, an Alumni Advisory Board member who attended Western 1972-1976, and his wife, Jan.

Roger E. Wilson Memorial Business Scholarship– This fund has been created by the Wilson family, relatives and friends to provide assistance to students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics. This scholarship serves to honor Roger E. Wilson, brother of Douglas and Jerry, and son of James L. and Audrey M. Wilson.

Robert and Gloria Little Scholarship– Robert Little (’50) created this fund to celebrate the memory of his wife, Gloria, by assisting students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics.

Mitchell W. Mateik Scholarship– Mateik, a former Western professor of Accounting, donated a portion of his estate to Western State College’s Department of Accounting to establish this scholarship.

The T. H. McElvain Oil & Gas Limited Partnership Scholarship in Professional Land and Resource Management– This fund was created to assist WSC students in the Professional Land and Resource Management Program.

Mikesell Scholarship in Accounting– Greg (‘89) and Monica Mikesell created this fund to assist accounting students and to give something back to Western.

Marshall Miller Business Scholarship

The W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. Chair in Professional Land and Resource Management Program– Tex Moncrief made a $1.5 million gift to establish a Chair in Western’s new program.

Professional Land and Resource Management Program– This is a new Program at Western completely supported by private funding, led by a lead gift of $1.5 million by W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr.

Ralph E. Porter Business Administra-tion Scholarship– This fund was created by Ralph Porter (‘55) to assist students majoring in Business Administration.

Questar Exploration and Production Company Scholarship– This fund assists full-time students enrolled in the Professional Land and Resource Management Program.

The EnCana Oil & Gas Scholarship in Professional Land and Resource Management– EnCana Oil & Gas in Denver, Colorado established this fund to assist Western students in the new program.

Farmers Insurance Group Scholarship– The insurance company created this award to honor their employees who are Western graduates.

Fidelity Exploration and Production Company Scholarship– This fund was created by Fidelity to provide assistance to full-time students enrolled in the Professional Land and Resource Management Program.

Gunnison Energy Corporation Scholarship in Professional Land and Resource Management– This scholarship was established by Gunnison Energy to provide scholarship assistance to WSC students in Western’s Land Management Program.

Gunnison Savings & Loan Scholarship– This fund was established by the Bank for Western students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics.

F. S. Haverly Academic Scholarship– This scholarship was established by retired Business faculty member Fred Haverly and his wife, Leta, for students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics.

Phil and JoAnn Klingsmith Economics Scholarship– This scholarship has been established by Phil (a local lawyer and emeritus faculty member) and JoAnn Klingsmith to provide assistance to Economics students of Western.

Kathleen Kregel Scholarship– Established by Kregel (‘87) and her husband, James Smith, to assist female residents of Colorado who are top students in Business, Accounting or Economics.

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James D. Nauman Scholars Endowment– Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) established this fund to assist students majoring in Environmental Studies.

James D. Nauman Technology and Program Endowment– Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) established this fund to provide support to Environmental Studies.

HONORS PROGRAMHonors Program Fund

LIAISON COUNCIL

Liaison Council Scholarship– This fund provides scholarship assistance to the spouses or children of Western’s classified employees.

LIBRARYDelmas Fund

Library Fund

MATH and COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCEComputer Science Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESCenter for Environmental Studies– This fund was established to create a home for the ENVS Program during the renovation of Kelley Hall.

Clark Environmental Studies Support Fund– This fund was launched by Ralph Clark, Jr., to support the Environmental Studies Program at Western.

Kenya Student Travel

Making the Connection Fund

Mike Martin Memorial Scholarship– The Michael Martin Community Fund, in

consultation with Mike’s mother, Katherine, created this scholarship to honor Mike, who was passionate about outdoor activities and the preservation of the Gunnison Valley’s unique community.

James D. Nauman Environmental Studies Library Resource Endowment– Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) established this fund to continually expand Western’s library holdings with ever-expanding body of knowledge in Environmental Studies.

James D. Nauman Faculty Development Endowment– Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) created this fund to support faculty within the Environmental Studies Department.

who would like to become coaches. Paul was a professor of Teacher Education at Western from 1970 to 1997, and Dorothy worked at the WSC Registrar’s Office for nine years.

Roberta Rouse Scholarship– Roberta Rouse’s (‘66) children established this scholar-ship in honor of their mother for students planning a career in Elementary Education, with preference for non-traditional students returning to school.

Special Education Fund

Dan Tredway Memorial Education Scholarship– Established by Dan’s family to provide assistance to seniors majoring in Education. Friends of Dan have also

generously contributed to this meaningful scholarship. This scholarship serves to honor Dan Tredway, a professor of Education at Western for 35 years and beloved Gunnison community leader and member.

Ann Zugelder Scholarship– Ann Zugelder (‘53) established this scholarship for Western students pursuing certification in Elementary Education.

The Ann D. Zugelder Summer Teaching Institute Endowment for Excellence– This fund was established by the estate of Ann Zugelder (‘53), to provide perpetual support for the Summer Teaching Institute program at Western.

Valerie Mitchell Memorial English Scholarship– An anonymous donor created this scholarship in memory of Valerie Ann Mitchell to serve students majoring in English.

Modern Language Fund

Mountaineer Media

Peak Productions Fund

Top of the World Technology Fund

Wordhorde

Writing Center

DISABILITY SERVICESDisability Fund

EDUCATIONBrennecke-Elkins Memorial Scholarship– Established by friends and family of Magdalene Elkins (‘20), recipients must be juniors who plan to teach at the elementary or secondary level.

Education Division Fund

Dr. Kenneth H. Hansen Memorial Education Scholarship– Established by Mary Alice Hansen and her family to celebrate the memory of Mary Alice’s late husband, a long-time Western professor of Education.

Herbert J. and Marie H. Kaczmarek Memorial Scholarship Fund– This fund was created in memory of Professor Dr. Herb “Kaz” Kaczmarek (‘63) and his wife. The Kaczmareks loved Western and wanted to help underprivi-leged students as Herbert was helped with a football scholarship.

Sophie Simpson Hamrick Knight Memo-rial Scholarship– V. Robert Kerr created this scholarship to perpetuate the memory of his mother, Sophie Simpson Knight (‘57).

Jennie and Fritz Nylund Memorial Scholarship– Created by Betty Gibbs, Jennie and Fritz’s daughter, and her husband, Verner (‘54), to assist Nucla High School graduates attending Western.

Paul and Dorothy Reid Scholarship in Teacher Education Scholarship– This fund was created by Paul and Dorothy Reid to provide assistance to WSC students who desire to become teachers, with preference to those

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John and Georgie Kincaid Instrumental Music Scholarship– John (’47), a Profes-sor Emeritus of Music, and Georgie (’47) and friends established this scholarship for students who are instrumental musicians.

David and Steven MacAllister Fund– This fund has been established by the MacAllister Foundation to give unrestricted support to the WSC Department of Music, with preference for scholarships and/or the Summer Music Program. This fund honors David and Steven MacAllister, a beloved grandson and son of Jack and Marilyn MacAllister, whose lives ended much too soon and are dearly missed by their family.

Wayne H. Milheim Music Scholarship– Wayne Milheim (‘66), a long-time friend and philanthropist to the Music Department, established this scholarship for students who major or minor in Music.

Music - Alumni Scholarship

Music - Organ Fund

Music - Unrestricted Fund

Marjorie Porter Memorial Music Scholarship– Ralph E. Porter, Marjorie’s (‘60) husband, and other family members and friends established this fund in Marjorie’s memory to serve students who are vocal Music majors.

Jean Ranson Vocal Music Memorial Scholarship– Created in memory of Jean Ranson, this fund is awarded to vocal Music majors.

Edwyl Redding Memorial Scholarship– A bequest in Ms. Redding’s estate formed this scholarship for students pursuing instruction in piano or organ. Professor and Administrator, Ms. Redding’s legacy to Western include two musical compositions, “Alma Mater-Western State College of Colorado” and “Ode to Western,” the official hymn of the College.

Rachel W. Rice Music Fund– Ms. Rice created this endowment in her estate to support the Music Department.

Margaret E. Stewart Vocal Music Endowment– Established by Margaret Stewart and her family, this fund provides perpetual support for the vocal music program at Western.

Scholarship– This scholarship was estab-lished by members of Mabel’s family to assist Western students majoring in Music.

Agnes D. Giles Music Education Scholar-ship – Established by Mrs. Giles (’39), this fund is awarded to sophomore students ma-joring in Music, preferably with an emphasis in voice.

Gunnison Volunteer Fire Department Fund – This fund provides for incoming students who have participated in the WSC All-Colorado Honor Band or the Western Slope Choral Festival.

Lloyd Heiny Music Scholarship– Created by Lloyd’s wife, Dorothy, this fund celebrates

the memory of Lloyd (‘28), who took part in both Band and Orchestra while at Western.

Bruce Johnson Memorial Scholarship– Family and friends established this scholarship in honor of Bruce, who died suddenly during his freshman year in 1992. Since Bruce was unable to fulfill his dreams, the family wishes to help other students achieve their goals. This fund is awarded to Colorado residents enrolled in Band at Western.

David and Shirley Killian Music Scholarship– This scholarship was established by Shirley Killian (‘40) and her late husband David (‘39) for students major-ing in Music.

majors and minors. Jim has raised money for this fund by hosting concerts and many family members and friends have made gifts to this scholarship. Lisa Anne’s mother, Suzanne Christy, has also contributed significantly to this fund.

Leora Annin (Cooper) Memorial Scholarship– Family and friends established this scholarship in her memory to assist full-time students majoring in Music.

Rodney P. Ash Memorial Music Award– Rodney’s wife, Anne, and their two children established this scholarship after Rodney’s death to cover the cost of an award for a grad-uating senior who is an outstanding musician.

Rodney Ash String Scholarship– Estab-lished by Rodney’s wife, Anne, to provide assistance to Western students majoring in Music.

Brass Band Fund

Crested Butte Music Festival

F. George Damson Music Scholarship– Established by the family of the late George Damson who retired from Western in 1951, after more than 30 years of association with the College. The Damson Scholarship is an annual performance competition open to all Music majors.

Mabel deKoevend Memorial Music

William E. Dorgan Math Scholarship– Established by Dorgan’s daughter, Roberta (‘76), and her husband, Dennis Beckman, for students majoring in Math.

Faculty Scholarship in Computer Science– Created by Dan Schuster, a professor of Math and Computer Science, and his wife, Roselyn, for students majoring in CIS with an emphasis in Information Science.

Math Department Fund

Mathematical Studies Scholarship– Established by members of the Mathematics faculty to assist students majoring in Mathematics.

Stephen Watson Memorial Scholarship in Computer Science– This fund serves to honor Stephen Watson, a Western student who passed away in March, 2008.

MOHAB FOUNDATIONMohab Foundation Scholarship– The Mohab Foundation, a group of Western graduates (70’s and 80’s), have created this award for students who are Colorado residents.

MUSICLisa Anne Memorial Scholarship Fund– Jim Harmon, Lisa’s father, established this scholarship in Lisa’s memory to assist music

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Petroleum Geology Program, which provides scholarships, additional faculty support, technology, field research opportuni-ties and more. In recognition of this gift, combined with Moncrief’s $1 million gift in 2005 to establish an endowed chair, the Petro-leum Geology Program will be named in Moncrief’s honor.

Richard “W” and Belva R. Moyle Geology Scholarship– Established by the Moyles, this fund provides scholarships to Geology students. Richard taught Geology at Western from 1961 to 1965, and Belva is a 1965 graduate of WSC.

James D. Nauman Endowment–Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) created this endowed fund for unrestricted use within the Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

James D. Nauman Scholarship–Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) established this scholar-ship to assist students majoring in a field within the Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

Petroleum Geology Fund

Physics Fund

Physiology Lab Fund

Paul M. Rady Endowed Chair in Petroleum Geology– Paul Rady (‘78), a former member of the Western State College Board of Trustees and a Past President of the WSC Foundation Board of Directors, and his family established the Chair to create a new curriculum in Petroleum Geology.

Science Fund

and his wife established this scholarship for juniors and seniors who are engaged in Pre-Medical studies.

Casey James McKenny Memorial Scholarship– Established by family and friends to celebrate Casey’s memory, so there will always be a Western student pursuing an education in Casey’s name. This scholarship shall enrich the lives of Western students, just as Casey so selflessly did.

Fred J. Menzer, Jr. Geology Memorial Scholarship– This scholarship provides assistance to a Geology student, in memory of Dr. Menzer, Emeritus Professor of Geology at Western, who taught at WSC from 1970 through 1981.

Valerie Mitchell Memorial Geology Scholarship– The parents and friends of Valerie Mitchell established this fund in Valerie’s memory. Valerie was killed in a jeep accident at Hartman Rocks the end of her junior year in 1981. Awards are given to students majoring in Geology.

W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. Endowed Chair in Anthropology– Tex Moncrief donated $1.5 million to establish the first chair in Anthropology, providing more stability and enhancement for an already widely known and respected program.

W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. Endowed Chair in Petroleum Geology– Tex Moncrief established the Chair to further support the new curriculum in Petroleum Geology.

W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. Endowment for Excellence– Tex Moncrief donated an additional gift of $1.5 million to Western’s

Biology Department Fund

Biology Field Trip Fund

Chemistry Fund

Davidson Geology Scholarship– Marguerite Davidson (‘32) created this scholarship for freshman students majoring in Geology.

Hugo A. Ferchau Memorial Scholarship– Family and friends established this scholarship to honor Dr. Ferchau for the never-ending as-sistance he gave to students at Western. It is awarded to students who pursue studies and/or research in the area of Botany and native plant research.

Geology Dinosaur Fund

Geology Fund

Joseph A. Kastellic Scholarship– Joe’s wife, Barbara, and the Black Canyon Kiwanis Club of Montrose, Colorado, established this scholarship to honor Joe Kastellic, a career National Park Service employee who served as the first Superintendent of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument from 1975-1984.

A. W. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship– Family and friends established this scholar-ship in memory of Aubrey W. Lawrence, a Professor of Chemistry and Chairman of the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics. It is awarded to students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geology.

Dr. Mason and Betty Light Scholarship– Dr. Mason Light, who served the college community for over forty years while he was a practicing physician in Gunnison,

David and Jan Stremme Music Fund– This fund has been established by David Stremme (’76) to provide financial support to the WSC Department of Music. A planned gift, this fund serves to honor David, an Alumni Advisory Board member who attended Western 1972-1976, and his wife, Jan.

Les Turner Music Fund– Les Turner (’52) created this endowment to give support to the Music Department.

Les Turner Music Scholarship– Les Turner (’52) established this scholarship to give assis-tance to students majoring in Music.

Marguerite Vouga Rule Music Scholarship– Mrs. Marguerite Vouga Rule and her husband, Ed Rule, established this fund for sophomores and juniors participating in a performing organization or music activity.

NATURAL and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESRalph “Tim” Allen and Anne Blackstock Allen Natural and Environmental Sciences Library Resource Endowment– The family of Tim and Anne established this fund to con-tinually expand Western’s library holdings with the ever-expanding knowledge in Natural and Environmental Sciences.

Archeology Fund

Bartleson/Prather Geology Scholarship– Friends and former students have established this scholarship to honor Bruce Bartleson and Tom Prather, both retired Geology professors of Western. This fund provides assistance to Western students majoring in Geology.

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(‘51) for her great service to Western as trustee, alumna, donor and advocate. This scholarship serves Colorado residents who exemplify the philosophy of the Westerners in Transition (WIT) Program with demonstrated financial need.

Student Development Fund

Roy E. Turner Memorial Student Fund– Created by Roy (‘40) and Becky Turner to provide assistance to WSC students with financial need.

NON-DEPARTMENTAL FUNDSAAUW Scholarship– The Gunnison Chapter of the American Association of University Women created this scholarship for non-traditional students working on their first BA degrees.

Annual Fund Unrestricted– This fund provides flexible support for the College’s most urgent needs and opportunities for advancement.

Antholz Scholarship– Leona E. Antholz established a scholarship before her death to assist full-time students from Montrose County, Delta County or Ouray County.

Blue Zenith Scholarship– This fund was established to assist students who are graduates of Mancos High School in Mancos, Colorado.

Boettcher Opportunity Award– The Boettcher Foundation, one of the oldest private family foundations of Colorado, established this award to give funding to minority students.

Cheerleading Fund

Community Church WIT Fund– This scholarship was established by the Community Church of Gunnison. The Com-munity Church wants to assist the Westerners in Transition (WIT) Program and encourage those students that might not otherwise have an opportunity to complete their education.

Donald A. Goodman Memorial Scholarship– This scholarship was created to perpetuate the memory of Donald Goodman. Applicants must be WSC Housing Department Resident Advisors and must have financial need.

Gunnison Business and Professional Women’s Club Scholarship– This fund was created to assist the WIT (Westerners in Transition) Program participants.

Helen Hirst WIT Scholarship– This schol-arship honors Helen Hirst, a WSC faculty member from 1963 to 1983. Through the Westerners in Transition (WIT) Program, the Hirst fund offers support to non-traditional students starting or continuing their pursuit of a higher education.

OWLS Fund

Multi-Cultural Center

Parent Fund

Prevention Education Coordinator

Rugby Club Fund

Soccer Club Fund

Square Dance Club Fund

Anne Steinbeck WIT Scholarship– An anonymous donor established this scholarship to recognize and honor Anne Flick Steinbeck

•DonaldEastmanBusinessScholarship

•DonaldEastmanRecreation Scholarship

ESS Program Fund

HAP (High Altitude Performance) Lab

Praxl Award– Friends, faculty and alumni created this fund in honor of Hannah E. Praxl, a member of the Division of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. This fund provides for students majoring in Physical Education or Recreation.

RESS Department Fund

RESS Student Development Fund

SEARCH AND RESCUEYvonne Marie Laudick Memorial Fund– This fund was created to perpetuate the mem-ory of Yvonne Laudick (‘83) and to provide aid to Western students who are members of the Search and Rescue Team.

Heather O’Connor Memorial Fund

WSC Mountain Rescue Team Fund

STUDENT AFFAIRSAids Center Fund

Campus Ministry Fund

Martha Carr WIT Scholarship– Martha A. Carr, a long-time resident of Gunnison County, created this scholarship for needy students from the Western Slope of Colorado. Recipients must exemplify the purpose of the Westerners in Transition (WIT) Program.

C. Ralph and Florence Walker Memorial Scholarship– The Walker family created this fund in memory of C. Ralph and Florence to serve students majoring in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICEQuigley Unrestricted Fund

RECREATION and EXERCISE and SPORT SCIENCEASESS Fund

CancerClimber Fund– Founded by Sean Swarner, a two-time cancer survivor, this fund was establish to motivate and inspire those affected by cancer to do great things. Sean has stood on top of Mount Everest, and has stood atop the highest peaks on all seven continents (the “7” summits).

Todd Crane Center for Outdoor Leadership– Todd Crane’s parents created an endowment in memory of Todd, a Western student during the 1994-1995 academic year, who died in a rock climbing accident in 1995.

Ernest Degutis Scholarship– Family and friends established this fund in memory of Dr. Degutis to provide scholarship assistance to juniors and seniors majoring in Kinesiology.

Donald Eastman Recreation Fund– Don Eastman (‘51) established this award for freshmen and seniors who show outstanding achievement not only in the recreation field, but also in diversified areas of their lives. East-man also established the following scholarships:

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Clarence Howard Fund

May Dye and Gerald L. Kearney Scholarship– May Dye Kearney (‘38) made Western the sole beneficiary of her will, creating this scholarship to assist graduates of Central High School and South High School, both in Pueblo.

Brenda Gail Kenny Memorial Scholarship– This scholarship was established by former Western State College Foundation Board of Directors member Rob Costello (‘74), and his wife, Mary, to celebrate the memory of Mary’s sister, Gail, a 1976 graduate of Western.

Olaf C. Kjosness Memorial Scholarship– Dr. Kjosness, former Dean of Students, filled the position of “father figure” and mentor to hundreds of Western students, personally subsidizing students with his own finances. The scholarship he created when he retired and a memorial fund established by family and friends have been combined to honor and celebrate his memory.

Luftseben TKD Scholarship– This scholar-ship is awarded to students with a sophomore status who have demonstrated leadership quali-ties predicting future success in service to his/her college community or country.

Patrick E. Mooney Memorial Scholarship– Friends and family established this scholarship in memory of Patrick Mooney (‘79).

Gunnison Arts Center Scholarship– This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor through the Gunnison Arts Center to provide scholarship assistance to Western State College students.

Gunnison Valley Museum for the Appre-ciation of Art and World Culture– Gus (Professor Emeritus of Art at Western) and Loret Grosland (’50) left their entire estate to Western to create an art museum for the Gunnison Valley.

Gunnison Watershed Scholarship– The Gunnison Watershed School District created this fund for Gunnison High School students with a high level of academic achievement and strong leadership traits.

Headwaters Fund– The fund supports the annual fall Headwaters Conference, an interdisciplinary gathering to consider the difficult cultural challenges and unexplored opportunities facing the mountain region.

George Sibley Headwaters Speakers Fund– This fund was created in honor of George Sibley by George’s friends and colleagues. George retired in 2007 after serving Western for 19 years. This fund cel-ebrates George’s leadership and support of Headwaters.

Helping Hands Scholarship– Dick Stephenson (‘70), a former member of the Western State College Foundation Board of Directors, established this scholar-ship to provide a four-year scholarship for a graduate of Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga, California.

Culture of the West Fund– This fund supports Dr. Duane Vandenbusche’s research of the West.

Daniels Opportunity Award– The Daniels Fund provides this award, which helps stu-dents with financial need. Founded by Bill Daniels in 1998, the Daniels Fund is the culmi-nation of Bill’s lifetime of giving. Through the work of the Daniels Fund, Bill hoped that oth-ers would be inspired to give of themselves. One of the priorities of the Daniels Fund is to invest in deserving young people by helping them in their educational pursuits.

Gary Dolezal Memorial Scholarship– Family members established this scholarship to perpetuate the memory of Gary Dolezal. Recipients must have been involved in the scouting program and attained rank of First Class Scout, and must be a graduate of a Western Slope high school.

Herbert J. and Virginia K. Dorricott Memorial Scholarship– Family and friends created this fund in honor of Virginia and Herbert Dorricott (‘39), who served Western in many capacities including student, Assistant Professor, Registrar, Business Manager, Assistant to the President and Vice President for Business Affairs.

Whit Eastman Memorial Fund– Family and friends established this fund to celebrate Whit’s memory.

FirstBank Endowed Scholarship– 1st Bank of Colorado established this scholarship for students in the 1st Bank Service Area. Preference is given to low income applicants.

Club Baseball Fund

Paul Coleman, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund– Established by Mirta M. Coleman (Paul’s wife) and Julia Cockrill and Hazel Dickey, Ed.D. (Paul’s sisters) to celebrate the memory of Paul, who coached baseball and basketball at West-ern, and taught Health, Physical Education and Recreation. He retired in 1987 after 17 years of service.

Scot Crismon Memorial Scholarship– This fund was established in commemoration of F. Scot Crismon (’60), a pilot shot down over Vietnam while in the Navy.

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TWC Foundation Scholarship– The TWC Foundation created this fund for Colorado resi-dents, with encouragement by President Daniel Warner (‘68).

“W” Mountain Fund– This fund supports the painting and the upkeep of the “W” Mountain.

Helen Webster Scholarship– The mother of Helen Mae Webster established this scholarship for juniors who have demonstrated high schol-arship, character and participation in school activities.

Writing the Rockies

WSC Foundation Scholarship– Provides four $4,000 scholarships annually for top students.

WILDERNESS PURSUITSOutdoor Bouldering Garden Project– This fund is to establish the very first outdoor boul-dering garden at any college or university in the country.

Peter Terbush Memorial Fund– This fund honors the memory of Peter, a Western student, who tragically died in a climbing accident. It funds an outdoor leadership summit in his name.

Wilderness Pursuits Fund

Freda T. Roof Memorial Scholarship– A trust fund for twelve Colorado colleges through the First Interstate Bank in Denver, Colorado established this scholarship for residents of Colorado.

Dexter Sapp Memorial Scholarship– A bequest by Reva Sapp O’Conner provides residents of Gunnison County with aid to attend Western.

Mary A. Scherer Scholarship– The estate of Mary Scherer provides for Colorado resi-dents of the Western Slope.

Fred and Valerie Schmalz Scholarship– Established by Valerie Schmalz (’93), a mem-ber of the WSC Board of Trustees, and her husband, Fred, to provide financial assistance to a graduate of Gunnison High School.

Sodexho Campus Services Scholarship– The Sodexho Corporation established this fund for students with evidence of successful participation in co-curricular aspects of col-lege and community life.

Brendan St. Denis Memorial Fund – Family and friends created this fund to honor the memory of Brendan who died while a student at Western in 2001.

Tenderfoot Facility Fund– This fund was created to support the Tenderfoot Childcare Center in Gunnison.

Thornton Assistance Scholarship– This fund was established by the estate of Jessie Thornton, wife of former Colorado Governor Dan Thornton. This scholarship is for the use and benefit of needy students.

Charles E. and Lucile C. Piquette Memori-al Scholarship– Jerry Piquette, retired Vice President for Business Affairs, and extended family and friends established this scholarship in memory of Piquette’s parents.

Ralph E. Porter Memorial Fund

Presidential Honors Scholarship– The MacAllister Family Foundation established this scholarship for Western’s high caliber students.

Presidential Student-Athlete Scholar-ship– Jim MacAllister (‘77), a former mem-ber of the Western State College Foundation Board of Directors, established this fund for Western’s highest achieving and most deserving students, celebrating the ideals of academic excellence and service to campus and community.

Olivia and Fred Reichle Memorial Scholarship– The estate of Olivia L. and Fred A. Reichle provides scholarships for graduates of Colorado high schools.

Re/Max Community Brokers Scholar-ship– This fund was established by Re/Max Community Brokers for high school graduates and residents of the Gunnison community.

James R. Richards Scholarship– Richards (‘55), a Past President of the WSC Founda-tion, established this fund to provide deserv-ing students with financial aid.

Mountaineer College Center– Construction is now underway to build a new Student Union, to open in the Spring, 2010. This fund is for donations to provide for the new facility.

Frank A. Musgrave Memorial Scholar-ship– The parents of Frank Musgrave (‘68) established this scholarship to perpetuate his memory and affection for Western.

Sean O’Conner Memorial Fund– This fund was established by family and friends in honor of Sean.

Margaret White O’Leary Scholarship– This award was created by Mrs. O’Leary, Mrs. Hattie Steel and women’s clubs in Gunnison and West-ern Colorado for students who have earned 45 credit hours at Western.

Pepsi-Cola Academic Scholarship– Established by Pepsi-Cola of Montrose to assist Western students.

Pepsi-Cola Fund– This fund was established by Pepsi-Cola of Montrose to provide assistance to students with unique or unforseen circumstances.

Harry and Sylvia Peterson Scholarship– Former Western State College President Harry Peterson and his wife, Sylvia, have established this scholarship to provide financial assistance to Western State College students.

Ethel Phelps Memorial Scholarship– Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beitler established this scholar-ship in honor of Robert’s mother to provide assistance to female graduates of Gunnison High School.

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

WESTERN STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

June 30, 2008 and 2007

2008 2007

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents ..................................................................................... $ 359,238 $ 193,553 Certificates of deposit............................................................................................ 74,818 71,268

Investments............................................................................................................ 20,518,553 19,320,122

Contributions receivable, net................................................................................. 181,961 430,687

Due from Western State College ........................................................................... 2,639 2,639 Debt issuance costs................................................................................................ 83,505 99,667

Other assets............................................................................................................ 73,368 67,692

Property and equipment, net of depreciation......................................................... 7,697,700 6,895,386

Total Assets $ 28,991,782 $ 27,081,014

Liabilities

Accounts payable................................................................................................... $ 30,687 $ 217,808

Due to Western State College................................................................................ 439,449 --

Bonds payable ....................................................................................................... 4,857,835 5,620,301 Accrued interest..................................................................................................... 81,975 94,843

Total Liabilities 5,409,946 5,932,952

Net Assets

Unrestricted ........................................................................................................... 701,236 979,699 Temporarily restricted ........................................................................................... 8,917,655 9,489,613

Permanently restricted ........................................................................................... 13,962,945 10,678,750

Total Net Assets 23,581,836 21,148,062

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 28,991,782 $ 27,081,014

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

WESTERN STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES

Years Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

2008 2007

Changes in Unrestricted Net Assets

Revenues, gains and other support: Contributions ...................................................................................................... $ 164,599 $ 178,971

Investment income (loss) ................................................................................... (206,507) 258,428

Rental income..................................................................................................... 14,482 14,482

(27,426) 451,881

Net assets released from restrictions:

Satisfaction of program restrictions ................................................................... 3,016,674 1,323,570

2,989,248 1,775,451 Expenses:

Programs............................................................................................................. 2,422,288 1,553,423

Management and general ................................................................................... 596,771 211,219

Fund-raising ....................................................................................................... 281,464 243,271

3,300,523 2,007,913

Transfers ................................................................................................................ 32,812 (34,475)

Decrease in Unrestricted Net Assets (278,463) (266,937)

Changes in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets Revenues and gains:

Contributions...................................................................................................... 2,413,727 2,731,215

Investment income (loss) ................................................................................... (497,520) 2,092,374

Royalties............................................................................................................. 118,828 94,909

2,035,035 4,918,498 Net assets released from restrictions:

Satisfaction of program restrictions ................................................................... (3,016,674) (1,323,570)

Transfers ................................................................................................................ 409,681 (61,058)

Increase (Decrease) in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets (571,958) 3,533,870

Changes in Permanently Restricted Net Assets

Revenues and gains:

Contributions ...................................................................................................... 3,726,688 2,728,595 Transfers............................................................................................................. (442,493) 95,533

Increase in Permanently Restricted Net Assets 3,284,195 2,824,128

Increase in Net Assets 2,433,774 6,091,061

Net Assets - July 1.................................................................................................... 21,148,062 15,057,001

Net Assets - June 30 ................................................................................................. $ 23,581,836 $ 21,148,062

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

WESTERN STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

2008 2007

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash received from:

Contributions ...................................................................................................... $ 2,674,795 $ 2,894,517

Investment income ............................................................................................. 498,691 1,961,663 Royalties............................................................................................................. 118,828 94,909

Rent .................................................................................................................... 14,482 14,482

3,306,796 4,965,571

Cash paid for:

Programs............................................................................................................. 2,023,379 1,297,914 Management and general ................................................................................... 419,505 180,976

Fund-raising ....................................................................................................... 281,464 243,271

2,724,348 1,722,161

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 582,448 3,243,410

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Contributions to permanently restricted net assets 3,726,688 2,728,595 Proceeds from bond issue -- 6,000,000 Bond principal payments (762,466) (379,699) Debt issuance costs -- (113,136) Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 2,964,222 8,235,760

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Payment for purchase of investments.................................................................... (6,577,209) (9,816,062) Proceeds from sale of investments ........................................................................ 4,179,098 4,167,584

Payment for purchase of property and equipment................................................. (982,874) (5,809,187)

Decrease in deposits with Western State College ................................................. -- 2,238

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (3,380,985) (11,455,427)

Net Increase in Cash ............................................................................................... 165,685 23,743

Cash - July 1............................................................................................................. 193,553 169,810

Cash - June 30 .......................................................................................................... $ 359,238 $ 193,553

Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets to

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Increase in net assets .......................................................................................... $ 2,433,774 $ 6,091,061

Adjustments: Unrealized (gain) loss on investments ............................................................ 1,196,130 (386,462)

Contributions to permanently restricted net assets ......................................... (3,726,688) (2,728,595)

Depreciation .................................................................................................... 180,560 30,243 Decrease (Increase) in contributions receivable and other assets ................... 259,212 123,825

Increase in due to Western State College........................................................ 439,449 --

(Decrease) Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities .................... (199,989) 113,338

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 582,448 $ 3,243,410

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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WESTERN STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2008 and 2007

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

A. Organization and Nature of Activities

Western State College Foundation (the Foundation) was incorporated on August 22, 1975 under

the laws of the State of Colorado. The purpose of the Foundation is to aid, directly or indirectly, Western State College (the College) in fulfilling its education purposes. The Foundation is supported primarily through donor contributions.

B. Financial Statement Presentation

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in

accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Net assets and revenues, expenses, gains, and losses are classified based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. Accordingly, net assets of the Foundation and changes therein are classified and reported as follows:

• Unrestricted net assets - Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations. • Temporarily restricted net assets - Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that

may or will be met, either by actions of the Foundation and/or the passage of time. When a restriction expires, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions.

• Permanently restricted net assets - Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that

they be maintained permanently by the Foundation. Generally, the donors of these assets permit the Foundation to use all or part of the income earned on any related investments for general or specific purposes.

C. Contributions Contributions including unconditional promises to give are recorded as made. All contributions

are available for unrestricted use unless specifically restricted by the donor. Conditional promises to give are recognized when the conditions on which they depend are substantially met. Unconditional promises to give due in the next year are recorded at their net realizable value and at fair value if expected to be collected in more than one year.

The Foundation uses the allowance method to determine uncollectible unconditional promises to

give. All unconditional promises to give are deemed collectible by management and accordingly, no allowance has been provided. The allowance is based on prior years’ experience and management’s analysis of specific promises made.

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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

D. Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Foundation considers all highly liquid

investments available for current use with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. During the year ended June 30, 2007 for purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Foundation capitalized, as construction in progress, $13,469 of debt issuance cost amortization and $94,843 of accrued interest and no debt issuance cost or accrued interest was capitalized for the year ended June 30, 2008.

E. Investment Securities Under SFAS No. 124, Accounting for Certain Investments Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations,

investments in marketable securities with readily determinable fair values and all investments in debt securities are valued at their fair values in the statement of financial position. Fair values are determined by quoted markets. Unrealized gains and losses are included in the change in net assets.

F. Property and Equipment The Foundation’s capitalization policy requires individual assets to be capitalized if the original

cost or fair value at date of donation exceeds $1,000 and has a useful life greater than one year. Donations of property and equipment are recorded as support at their estimated fair value. Such donations are reported as unrestricted support unless the donor has restricted the donated asset to a specific purpose. Assets donated with explicit restrictions regarding their use and contributions of cash that must be used to acquire property and equipment are reported as restricted support. Absent donor stipulations regarding how long those donated assets must be maintained, the Foundation reports expirations of donor restrictions when the donated or acquired assets are placed in service as instructed by the donor. The Foundation reclassifies temporarily restricted net assets to unrestricted net assets at that time. Property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.

G. Income Taxes The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under Section

501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as other than a private foundation.

H. Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally

accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Foundation to concentrations of credit risk consist

principally of cash balances at financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. The Foundation maintains cash balances at a financial institution located in Western Colorado. Accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $100,000. At June 30, 2008 and 2007, the Foundation had uninsured deposits of approximately $105,950 and $0, respectively. The Foundation periodically assesses the financial condition of the institutions and believes that the risk of any loss is minimal.

Note 3 - Contributions Receivable

The Foundation has unconditional promises to give (contributions receivable) of $181,961 and

$430,687 as of June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Of these amounts, $116,800 and $166,800 relate to the Borick Business Building as of June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Estimated annual collections on contributions receivable are as follows: Less than one year $ 97,561 One to five years 84,400 More than five years --

$ 181,961 Contributions receivable are net of unamortized discount of $0 and $18,068 at June 30, 2008 and

2007, respectively. This discount is calculated using a risk-free interest rate of 4%.

Note 4 - Investments

Short-term investments are recorded at fair market value and are comprised of the following:

June 30, 2008 Unrealized

Cost Market Gains

Investment securities................................................... $ 20,384,215 $ 20,518,553 $ 134,338

June 30, 2007

Unrealized

Cost Market Gains

Investment securities................................................... $ 17,986,104 $ 19,320,122 $ 1,334,018

Investment securities of the individual net asset classes, consisting of money market funds, equity

securities, bonds and investments in limited partnerships, are combined to form a pool of investments. Income earned on investments is allocated, based on cost, to the individual net asset classes with earnings of the endowment investments being included as an increase of temporarily restricted net assets or unrestricted net assets. Investment fees are offset against investment income.

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Note 4 - Investments (Continued)

Investments are as follows for the years ended June 30:

2008 2007

Cash and cash equivalents .................................................................... $ 5,092,791 $ 6,805,256

Fixed income......................................................................................... 1,888,554 977,616

Equities ................................................................................................. 13,537,208 11,537,250

Investment earnings (loss) .................................................................... $ 20,518,553 $ 19,320,122

Investment returns are as follows for the years ended June 30:

2008 2007

Interest income...................................................................................... $ 648,865 $ 653,845

Net realized gains.................................................................................. 15,793 1,425,504 Net unrealized gains (losses) ................................................................ (1,199,680) 386,462

Fees ....................................................................................................... (169,005) (115,009)

Investment earnings (loss) .................................................................... $ (704,027) $ 2,350,802

Investment earnings (loss) are reported as follows in the Statements of Activities:

Unrestricted .................................................................................... $ (206,507) $ 258,428

Temporarily restricted .................................................................... (497,520) 2,092,374

$ (704,027) $ 2,350,802

Note 5 - Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consist of the following as of June 30:

2008 2007

Land.......................................................................................................... $ 38,225 $ 38,225

Buildings and improvements.................................................................... 8,379,170 1,050,312

Furniture and equipment .......................................................................... 94,223 94,223

Construction period interest ..................................................................... -- 232,061 Construction in progress........................................................................... -- 6,113,923

8,511,618 7,528,744

Less accumulated depreciation................................................................. (813,918) (633,358)

$ 7,697,700 $ 6,895,386

The total depreciation expense for the years ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was $180,560 and $30,243,

respectively. Interest and debt issuance cost amortization capitalized as construction in progress amounted to $232,061 during the year ended June 30, 2007.

Construction in progress represents the preliminary costs for the Borick Business Building. The total

cost to construct was $7,328,858. The cost of the building is to be financed by private contributions, including a $3,000,000 challenge grant from Steve Borick and Family.

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Note 6 - Other Assets

Other assets consist of the following as of June 30:

2008 2007

Art ......................................................................................................... $ 5,680 $ 5,740

Lithographs ........................................................................................... 3,000 3,000

Life insurance policy............................................................................. 58,688 52,952

Property................................................................................................. 6,000 6,000

$ 73,368 $ 67,692

Other assets are recorded at their estimated value on the date of contribution where market value is not

available.

Note 7 - Restrictions on Net Assets

Temporarily restricted net assets are to be used for various programs and departments of the College. Permanently restricted net assets are endowment funds restricted in perpetuity to continue the tradition

of the Foundation. Income generated by these assets is generally used for scholarships and awards.

Note 8 - Western State College

The Foundation rents part of its facilities to the College. The lease was extended and now expires

June 30, 2010 with annual rentals of $14,482. The rental income for the years ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was $14,482 and $14,482, respectively. Effective August 1, 2007, the Foundation is renting the Borick Business Building to the College for 10 years for $10. The building was built on College property which is subject to a 50 year ground lease to the Foundation.

The Foundation’s Executive Director and the Director of Annual and Special Gifts are employed by

the College. A portion of their compensation is paid by the Foundation.

Note 9 - Conditional Promises to Give

Conditional promises to give consist of the following at June 30:

2008 2007

Will designation (estimated amounts), restricted for

Western State College Savage Library ................................................. $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000

Art Chair ............................................................................................... 1,000,000 1,000,000 History................................................................................................... 1,000,000 1,000,000

Other ........................................................................................................ $ 2,062,465 $ 2,770,876

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Note 10 - Pension Plan

The Foundation has a 401(k) plan (the Plan) covering all employees working at least 20 hours per

week. Covered employees are fully vested after two years of service. The Foundation contributes 3% of each participant’s compensation to the Plan each year. Total expense for the years ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was $2,670 and $2,423, respectively.

Note 11 - In-Kind Donations

The Foundation received non-cash contributions of services and materials totaling $146,581 and

$142,171 for the years ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The non-cash contributions are included in total contributions and program expenses in the Statements of Activities.

Note 12 – Bonds Payable

On August 30, 2006, the City of Gunnison issued its Revenue Bond (Western State College Foundation Project) Series 2006 to finance the construction of the Borick Business Building to be owned and operated by the Foundation and utilized by Western State College. The proceeds of the bond will be loaned by the city to the Foundation. Under the terms of the agreement with the city, the Foundation is obligated to repay the loan by paying to the registered owner of the bond, on behalf of the city, moneys sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bond. The bond was issued in the aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 at a 4.50% annual interest rate. The future maturities of the bonds are as follows: June 30, 2009 $ 797,160

2010 833,439 2011 871,366

2012 911,019

2013 952,476

2014 492,375

Note 13 – Subsequent Events

Student Union Project

In September 2008 the Board of Directors of the Foundation voted to participate in the funding of a new dining hall, student union and theater for the campus. The Foundations share of the project is a commitment of $17,000,000. The College will pay the remaining balance of cost in the project. Construction has begun and the project is expected to be completed in September 2010. The project will funded by a bond issue which will also pay the obligation to the College for Kelly Hall. Market Conditions

The Foundation value in its investment accounts have been affected by the current market conditions the market value of the investment accounts at September 30, 2008 are $17,661,696 or an estimated unrealized loss of $2,856,857 since June 30, 2008.

The Pinnacle Philanthropist’s Club ($1,000,000 and over)

W. A. “Tex” and Deborah Moncrief, Jr. Fort Worth, TX

The Benefactor’s Club($100,000 to $999,999)

Encana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. Denver, COThe Grosland Estate Gunnison, COLIATIS Foundation Houston, TXJim and Sue Oates Gunnison, COPaul and Katy Rady Englewood, CO

The Platinum Club($50,000 to $99,999)

Anonymous - 1 Facilities Connection, A HB/PZH Company El Paso, TX*Doug and Donna Faulkner Crawford, CODick and Kathy Stephenson Rifle, COCraig and Charlotte Haase Gunnison, CO*Robert Little Phoenix, AZThe MacAllister Foundation Crested Butte, COYSI Foundation, Inc. Yellow Springs, OH

The Summit Society - Gold($25,000 to $49,999)

Martin Maslonka Stateline, NV*David and Maxine Pierce Farmington, NM*Donald and Donna Prosser Denver, CO*Malte and Pam vonMatthiessen Almont, CO

The Summit Society - Silver($10,000 to $24,999)

Richard and Betty Binford Virginia Beach, VABoettcher Foundation Denver, COSteven Borick Van Nuys, CAWilliam Boris Gig Harbor, WANancy Chisholm Lakewood, COCitrine Management Corporation Princeton, NJCity of Gunnison Gunnison, COChip and Robin Creager Aurora, COGunnison County Manager Gunnison, CODorothy Heiny Sharon Springs, KS*Jeffrey and Karen Holway Deerfield, IL*Roy and Doris Hood Seabrook, TXJ & W Catering Gunnison, COMichael and Mari Johnson Malibu, CALuftseben Gunnison, COGreg and Monica Mikesell Wichita, KSMabel Musgrave Centennial, COPepsi-Cola Company Montrose, COQuestar Corporation Salt Lake City, UTEthel Rice Gunnison, CORiverSource Life Insurance Company Minneapolis, MNEd and Marguerite Rule Walnut Creek, CAWalter and MaryJane Scherr Kingwood, TXA. C. and Elizabeth Upton Santa Fe, NMWells Fargo Bank, N. A. Minneapolis, MNWhiting Oil & Gas Corporation Denver, COFrank Yates Artesia, NM

The Summit Society

($5,000 to $9,999)A & E Kaplan Foundation Columbus, INJake and Mary Accola Colorado Springs, CODavid and Patricia Balkenbush Fruita, CONathan Bilow Photography Crested Butte, COChris and Ranie Blees Colorado Springs, CODick and Donna Bratton Gunnison, COLeslie Caruso Pensacola, FLChamberland Orthopaedics Gunnison, COCoca-Cola Foundation Matching Gifts Program Princeton, NJDenver Association of Petroleum Landmen Denver, COJeane D. Fair Charitable Trust Denver, CODave and Renie Gorsuch Vail, COEvelyn Haley Grand Junction, COHansen Weather Port Gunnison, COValerie Hastings and Stephanie Day Golden, CO*Jay and Dawn Helman Gunnison, CO*Gordon and Patricia Humphrey Concord, NHJohn Roberts Motor Works Gunnison, COJohn and Georgie Kincaid Gunnison, COMarius Corporation Vail, COBill and Monica McKenny Marquette, MIChris Minard Carlsborg, WAPetro-Canada Resources (USA), Inc. Denver, CO

Quality Inn Gunnison, COSandra Read Dorset, VTBob and Margo Riggan Wenatchee, WARocky’s Family Fitness Gunnison, CORosetta Resources Operating, LP Houston, TXDean and Kathy Stevenson Portland, ORSun West Sports Stockton, CAThe Williams Companies, Inc. Tulsa, OKUSECC Joint Venture Riverton, WYVanguard Charitable Endowment Program Southeastern, PADan Warner Centennial, COHarry Warner West Bloomfield, MIDaniel and Cheryl Wenzinger Golden, COWestern State Dining Services by Sodexho Gunnison, COClara L. Woods Grand Junction, CO

The “W” Mountain Society($2,500 to $4,999)

The 1% Club*(These donors gave 1% of the Annual

Fund goal of $400,000)AAUW Gunnison, COThe A.C. Houston Lumber Company Crested Butte, COBank of the West Concord, CAGuy and Connie Barr Carlisle, PATom and Cherie Burggraf Gunnison, COJames Clifford Park City, UTCliggett & Associates, P.C. Gunnison, COColorado Beverage Grand Junction, COJames H. Cox Watertown, NY

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The following individuals, corporations and foundations made gifts in Fiscal Year 2007 (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008). Every attempt was made to accurately cite each donor. Please notify the Foundation of any corrections.

Your most recent gift may not be reflected here if made on or after July 1, 2008 (we look forward to recognizing your gift in our next issue).

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Marshall and Lyria Miller Bremerton, WAMindy Corporation Gunnison, COMisty Mountain Floral Company Gunnison, CORichard Mize Anchorage, AKMonty’s Auto Parts Gunnison, COFrank Nails Las Vegas, NVScott and Monica Newman Gunnison, COThomas and Nancy O’Hara Malvern, PAOldcastle SW Group, Inc. Grand Junction, COOl Miner Steakhouse Gunnison, COOxbow General Partnership Gunnison, COPat’s Screen Printing Gunnison, COJamie Paul Bellevue, WACraig and Judy Pauly Crested Butte, COPhillip and Joan Perkins Pitkin, CORexford and Dorothea Peterson Cerrillos, NMCharles and Sherryl Peterson Gunnison, COBonita Ann Pilon Nashville, TNPete and Janet Pisciotta Glendale, AZQualcomm Incorporated San Diego, CADon and Sheryl Radovich Ouray, CODean and D. Ann Rainbolt Carmel, INLee Reed El Cajon, CABill Rex Golden, CO

James Jack Oklahoma City, OKDon Jackson Houston, TXBarbara Jacobsen Littleton, COGlen Jammaron Glenwood Springs, COThe Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation Akron, OHRobert and June Just Englewood, COKBUT Radio Crested Butte, COAndy and Heidi Keck Gunnison, COCurtis Kennedy Salt Lake City, UTPeter and Julie Kirchhof Aurora, COAli and Victoria Kirtay San Diego, CAPete Klingsmith Gunnison, COPhil and Joann Klingsmith Gunnison, COKathy Kregel Fort Collins, COMichael and Tami Maciejko Gunnison, COL. Stanley and Evelyn Manierre Worcester, MAMario’s Pizza and Restaurante Gunnison, COFred Mark Evergreen, CORichard McCormick Denver, CODennis McCurry Louisville, TNMichele McDermott Ashburn, VADavid McEntire Las Vegas, NVMary McMullan Talley Washington, NCJudith Seaverns Mealey Molvern, PAFrank Mencin Frisco, CO

Donald and Janet Gerardi Midlothian, VAGary and Ann Giberson Frisco, COGreatLand Log Homes Gunnison, COJames Grieve Pueblo, COGunnison Business & Professional Women’s Club Gunnison, COGunnison Country Guide Service Gunnison, COGunnison Motorsports, Inc. Gunnison, COGunnison Savings & Loan Gunnison, CODarrel Hafling Arvada, COJames Hahn Gunnison, COHenry Hansen Grass Valley, CAChristopher Hansen-Murray Seattle, WAVirginia Harris Gunnison, COFred and Leta Haverly Gunnison, COLarry Heesch Littleton, COHenry and Cynthia Yost Family Foundation South Pasadena, CARay Hensley Santa Clarita, CAKen Heuer Denver, CODale and Deanna Hockett Pagosa Springs, COWilliam and Mary Hodges Pueblo, COMichael Hubbell Des Moines, IAJohn and Helen Hudson Pueblo, COJeanne Hull Gunnison, COIndependent Tube Chicago, ILIsland Acres Motel, Inc. Gunnison, CO

Three Rivers Resort Almont, COTulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OKDella Fiske-Turner Grand Junction, COPaul Urban, Jr. Littleton, CO*Jyl Voss Lone Tree, COWater Wheel Inn Gunnison, COWestern Lumber, Inc. Gunnison, CO

The President’s Club($1,000 to $2,499)

Anonymous - 3 J. Rich and Julia Alexander Wexford, PAGary and Dora Alstatt Grand Junction, COAmerican Honda Motor Company Torrance, CAJames and Elizabeth Anderson Wilmington, NCBB Services Colorado Springs, COB & H Sports Grand Junction, COBob Beitler Clayton, CAReid and Susan Bicknell Broomfield, COMichael Bleakley Gunnison, COBlue Iguana Gunnison, COBlue Mesa Lumber Company Gunnison, CODavid M. Brandon Warrenton, ORLouie and Dorsey Carleo Pueblo, COChevron Products Company Princeton, NJCommunity Bankshares, Inc. Greenwood Village, COTom and Carolyn Corbett Ladera Ranch, CACrested Butte Music Festival Crested Butte, CORichard Daerr and Karin Holmen Mt. Crested Butte, CODalby Wendland and Company, P.C. Montrose, COBobby Dawson Horseshoe Bay, TXGlen DeBroder Winston-Salem, NCPaul and Roberta Depp Broomfield, CODesert Schools Federal Credit Union Phoenix, AZEmbroidered Sportswear Company Crested Butte, COEl Paso Corporate Foundation Houston, TXCarol Elkins Miami Beach, FLDonna Erk Louisville, COJeff and Laurie Garren Gunnison, COGene Taylors Sporting Goods Gunnison, CO

Bob and Media Dawson Gunnison, CODavid De Ville Lilburn, GAPeter and Cathy Dea Golden, CODelta Implement Montrose, CODenver Foundation Denver, COLarry and Ruth Dolezal Ohio City, CODomino’s Pizza Gunnison, COCynthia Drexel Gunnison, COEl Pomar Foundation Colorado Springs, COElk River Construction Pagosa Springs, COStanley Elmaleh White Plains, NYFCI Constructors, Inc. Grand Junction, COErich and Beth Ferchau Gunnison, COCarlo Gaines Golden, COGentle Dental Care Gunnison, COGunnison Arts Center Gunnison, COGunnison Valley Hospital Gunnison, COChristine Cummings Hall Richmond, VAHalliburton Foundation, Inc. Houston, TXGeorge and Rosemarie Hamblin Golden, COLarry and Patty Hayes Thousand Oaks, CABetty Light Gunnison, COPatti Burritt Locke Englewood, COJim and Dee Mahaffey Anchorage, AKKirk Martinez Bismarck, ND*Ken and Barbara Moffitt Crested Butte, COMountain Fireplace Specialists, Inc. Gunnison, COMountain Surfaces Gunnison, CORichard and Belva Moyle Ogden, UTJohn and Gwen Nixon Crested Butte, CORobert and Mary Jane Nixon Houston, TX*Daniel and Jeanne O’Shaughnessy Englewood, COJames and Teresa Peay Denver, CORoyal Gold, Inc. Denver, COFred and Valerie Schmalz Gunnison, COGeorge and Alma Sheff Colorado Springs, COThe Sign Guys & Gal!, Inc. Gunnison, COJohn and Nancy Sowell Gunnison, COJim and Leigh Terbush Manitou Springs, COThe Kroger Company Foundation Cincinnati, OHThe Paper Clip Gunnison, COTreads ’N’ Threads Gunnison, CO

T“The past cannot be changed, but the future is still in your power.” – Unknown

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E & E Enterprises, Inc. Gunnison, COWilliam Elliott Grand Lake, COCharlie Farnan Crested Butte, COBill Farnsworth Burlington, COFullmer’s Ace Hardware Gunnison, COPeter and Nancy Gauss Gunnison, COMaria Gianaras Carbondale, COGlobal Financial Review Englewood, CORonald Lee Goodrich Pueblo, COThe Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OHSteven Haase Gunnison, COBarbara Hall Tucson, AZJohn Hampson Flat Rock, MIAnn Hunt Hieronymus Colorado Springs, COGalen and Nancy Houston Gunnison, COBruce and Jane Humphries Greenville, DEThe Insurance Center Gunnison, COWalter and Julia Jackson Durango, COJenkins & Jenkins Rentals Montrose, COJohn and Laurie Jensch Orlando, FLJon and Nancy Knickerbocker Eagle, COLarry and Linda Martin Homer, AKMargaret Masias Pueblo, COSarah Mattern Centennial, COHunter McClung Raphine, VANancy Menan Golden, CORichard Meyers Armonk, NYMontrose Memorial Hospital Montrose, CODavid and Jennifer Paddock Boulder, CORichard and Margo Parsons Beaver Dam, AZ

The Collegians’ Club($500 to $749)

Joan Adair Cotopaxi, CORichard Allen Chevy Chase, MDBob Arnold Gunnison, COSteven and Marsha Asheim Littleton, COJames Balfanz Stockbridge, MAAdrienne Barnett Scottsdale, AZRobert and Susan Beeken Stevens Point, WIJeffrey and Lesa Bennett Casper, WYChuck Billing Boone, NCBob Huckins Construction, Inc. Crested Butte, COGene Bower Tucson, AZRandy Brenimer Wheat Ridge, CORichard Brian Canton, OHLois Brinton Aurora, COJohn and Sherell Byrd Durango, COClay and Keely Campbell Lakewood, COWilliam and Claudia Campbell Littleton, CORoger and Sharon Carelton Colorado Springs, COGary and Sandra Caton Bozeman, MTJanie Chermak Albuquerque, NMJ.P. and Julia Cockrill Marion, ARColorado River Water Conservation District Glenwood Springs, COCommunity Church of Gunnison Gunnison, COCarol Coon El Cerrito, CAPaul Crews, Jr. Girdwood, AKLinda Crouse Durango, COMichelle Dally Denver, COLuke Danielson Gunnison, COBrian and Janice DeMoss Williamsburg, VA

High Mountain Liquor Gunnison, COEd and Patti Holthaus St. Louis, MOW. Roger Miller Casper, WYMountaineer Electric Gunnison, COParish Oil Company, Inc. Montrose, COPro-Motion, Ltd. Littleton, COShondeck Financial Services Gunnison, COGeorge Sibley and Maryo Ewell Gunnison, COJames Stewart Gunnison, COTom Katcinko, Inc. /dba McDonald’s Salida, COCharles Van Gelder Fountain Hills, AZWilderson, O’Hayre, Dawson & Frazier Gunnison, COWilson Associates Realty Gunnison, CO

Jeff and Danna Wiepking Englewood, COWilliams Engineering Gunnison, COJames Wilson Lakewood, COLeland and Mary Wines Benicia, CANona Zahradka Gunnison, CO

The Partners’ Club($750 to $999)

Mike and Beth Avery Gunnison, CORick Bettger Steamboat Springs, COBratton Hill, LLC Gunnison, COFore Thought Montrose, COGunnison Bank and Trust Company Gunnison, COGunnison Vitamin & Health Food Store Gunnison, CO

Matt and Denai Robbins Gunnison, CORocky Mountain Television Gunnison, CORSC Equipment Rental Gunnison, COTJ Sardy Anchorage, AKRay and Dee Schumacher Naperville, ILGeorge and Pam Shaeffer Eagle, COShell Matching Gifts Princeton, NJTom and Anne Shrake Reno, NVSports World La Junta, COJim and Linda Squirrell Cimarron, COTrenton Staley Parker, COAnne Steinbeck Gunnison, COMark Stewart Highlands Ranch, COTerry and Judy Sweet Grand Junction, COThe New York Community Trust New York, NYTimbers Sports Bar Gunnison, CORebecca Tobey Santa Fe, NMRobert and Betty Jo Todd Dickinson, NDDonald Trachte Burlington, VTTrue Value Gunnison, COVarra Companies, Inc. Frederick, COTed and Martha Violett Gunnison, COFrank and Jo Visconti Trinidad, COWal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AKWilliam and Ann Wegert Gunnison, COWet Grocer Gunnison, COCary and Debbie Wheeland La Mirada, CA

T“Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolutions.” – Kahlil Gibran

David and Gloria Kittelson South Barrington, ILJoan Kritzberg San Bernardino, CAJoseph Krutulis Alamo, CABruce A. Leigh Englewood, CODave Lincoln Woodland Park, COKeith Longpre Scottsdale, AZLost Miner Enterprises, LLC Gunnison, COBeverly Luetkemeyer Meta, MOJim and Kathy MacAllister Gunnison, COKenneth and Lynda MacLennan Gunnison, COMaine Septic & Plumbing Lewiston, MERichard Makings Scottsdale, AZGlenn Mallory Aurora, COSandra Mark Gunnsion, COAndy and Vickie Marquez Centennial, COMatterhorn Motel Lake City, CODonald and Marjorie McCall Riverside, CADebby McGlathery Arvada, COBob and Marjorie McGraw Westminster, COAndrew Miller Donnelly, IDJ. Bart Miller Atlanta, GADon and Tia Mills Arvada, CORobert Mitton Ridgway, COMochas Drive Thru Gunnison, COWilliam and Cheryl Morgan Tucson, AZDirk and Virginia Mosis Boerne, TXMountain Windows, Inc. Gunnison, COJack Myers Troy, MICora Neslin Denver, COBill and Stephanie Niemi Crested Butte, CONorthern Trust, NA Miami, FL

Bob Decker Gunnison, COAlan and Lynn Dotter Tulsa, OKDrake Woods of Gunnison Gunnison, COCraig and Linette Drescher Colorado Springs, COConnie Elliott Trafalgar, INGail Else Elizabethtown, NYJoe and Amy Engleman Gunnison, COWilliam Fehd Carlsbad, NMLiz Fuller Gunnison, COBernard Gardner Honeoye Falls, NYJames Gazzoli Kenvil, NJMartha Gentry Gunnison, COBen and Kathy Gill Littleton, CORichard Gleason Visalia, CAJeffrey Gramlich Falmouth, MEJoel Gregg Parker, CORalph Grover Lake City, COGunnison Family Medical Center Gunnison, COGunnison Muffler Gunnison, COGunnison Veterinary Clinic Gunnison, COGunsmoke Truck Stop Buena Vista, CODory Hagan Ward, COBill Hallett Hinsdale, ILDeAnn Hanson Ohio City, CODaniel and Gina Heepke Fort Morgan, COJames Hensen, Jr. Highlands Ranch, COKevin and Caryn Hettler Newcastle, COHigh Mark Electric Gunnison, CODennis Hogan Centennial, COJan and Katherine Horak Tofte, MNDuke Iverson Monmouth, ORRick and Pat Jagger Gunnison, COFrank and Jodie Jones Wichita, KSBill and Barbara King Gunnison, CO

Benjamin Arians Anchorage, AKASAP Appraisals, Inc. /Wildcat Homes, Inc. Aurora, COJames and Bonnie Baril Gunnison, COE.R. “Duke” and Deloris Barret Alliance, OHDouglas Bell Phoenix, AZBerfield’s Stage Stop Gunnison, COWilliam Black Atlantic Highlands, NJJacqueline Haines-Bobbitt Colorado Springs, COBorah-Borah Petroleum, Inc. Casper, WYLinda Borick Orinda, CABreckenridge Nordic Center, LLC Breckenridge, COVicky (Hall) Brooks Littleton, COVicky Brooks Littleton, COTeresa Brownyard San Diego, CAGerry Bullock Gunnison, COJames Burkholder Anchorage, AKSteven Bussey Littleton, COCabin Collectibles Gunnison, COGlenn, Leila and Shane Calkins Gunnison, COKimberly Anne Callis Seattle, WAJanet Carroll Gunnison, COArt Chalmers Louisville, KYRandall Chapman Traverse City, MIArthur Chaput Denver, COMirta Coleman Gunnison, COCasey, Sarah and RC Coons Arvada, COTammie Knutson Craven Los Alamos, NMCritter Sitters Gunnison, COPaul and Sharon Crook Mancos, COCustom Home Accents Gunnison, CODee Davis Littleton, COMartin Davis Gunnison, CO

John and Colette Perusek Gunnison, COJerry Piquette Gunnison, COGaar Potter Denver, COJohn and Carla Randall Parker, CORecreational Equipment, Inc. Sumner, WARotary Club of Gunnison Gunnison, COBill and Eleanor Rusler Pueblo, COSamples Carpentry Service Brush, COSan Juan Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Montrose, CODaniel Schuster Gunnison, COJohn G. and Karen Sprengle Highlands Ranch, CODonna Stevens Houston, TXKenner and Kaarina Swedburg Omaha, NERonald and Kathleen Thomte Golden, COTomichi Tire - Towing Service Gunnison, COPasquale Varra Gunnison, COThomas Volick Austin, TXGreg and Gloria Waggoner Gunnison, CORobert and Joann Watson Littleton, COJack and Mary Weir Centennial, COMarilyn Wilgocki Downers Grove, ILBlair Woodall Dallas, TX

The Crimson and Slate Club($250 to $499)

The A.C. Houston Lumber Company Crested Butte, COTim and Wendy Albers Gunnison, COSaul and Marion Amdursky Des Moines, IAMary Kay Arbuthnot Palm Desert, CA

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Jeremy Behling Avon, COChristopher and Jill Bennett Marshall, VASkip Bennett and Draxy Buckley Gunnison, COWilliam Bennett Denver, COCraig Bere Van Nuys, CAJack Bergey Littleton, COChristine Bertoni Beverly, MACamille Besse Gunnison, COGeorge and Joy Besse Gunnison, COTed Anderson and Robin Bingham Gunnison, COStephanie Bingham Westminster, COKen and Shirley Blair Gunnison, CODonald Blanke Meeker, COBlatt Construction, Inc. Gunnison, COTommie Blaylock Stroud, OKRobert and Nancy Blose Wappingers Falls, NYHoward Blunk The Woodlands, TXMargie Boekes Larkspur, COBob and Diedre Boese Broussard, LALorenzo Bonvicini Denver, COCandi Borah Gunnison, COWalter Borneman Estes Park, COBP Foundation, Inc. Houston, TXAlan Brooker Colorado Springs, COJohn Brunel Golden, CODonald and Sharlene Bruns Marion, INDaniel Buford Annandale, VADavid and Liz Burke Kirkwood, MOMary P. Burnett Jacksonville, FLCharles and Mary Sue Burnham Durango, COJohn and Barbara Burritt Hotchkiss, COBarbara J. Busey Las Animas, CO

Mark Acker Bellevue, IDMarla Adams Oklahoma City, OKSeth Adams Gunnison, CODaniel Adcock Silver Spring, MDKristi Akers North Zulch, TXMark and Kay Alden Bryn Athyn, PARoger and Kathryn Alexander Cheyenne, WYDouglas and Janice Alfred Lakewood, COAll Sports Replay Gunnison, COMary Allen Gunnison, COSydney and Wilma Andrews Independence, KSDelores Angevine Grand Junction, COGary and Linda Appleton Gunnison, COJoAnn Arai Brown Gunnison, COArthur M. Cohen & Associates, LLC Northbrook, ILLester and K.K. Arvin Nashville, TNAnne Ash Gunnison, COJohn Axelson Brighton, COJohn Bailey Fort Collins, COA. Robert Baker Columbia, NHWendy Scott Baker West Hartford, CTRoque and Donna Barrera Colorado Springs, COJim and Judy Barry Gunnison, CODouglas Barton Omaha, NEGerald and Deborah Bauer Littleton, COThomas and Kathleen Bauer East Aurora, NYDavid Baumgarten Gunnison, COCarey Beam Cocoa, FLPaul Becker Sonora, CADennis and Roberta Beckman Houston, TXCraig Beebe New Orleans, LA

Sun Sports Unlimited, Inc. Gunnison, COGary and Muriel Swallow Rifle, COEd and Beth Taylor Memphis, TNRoderick Taylor Woodbury, CTJohn and Julie Tobin Highlands Ranch, COHarry Truitt Franktown, COAnthony and Elaine Trujillo El Prado, NMTuneup Bike Pros Gunnison, COChris Turner Craig, COValco, Inc. Gunnison, COMiles and Tonya Van Hee Gunnison, COJames Violett Denver, COPhillip Virden Lake City, COJonelle Vold Tucson, AZMilton Voss Almont, COKatherine Wieseman Gunnison, COMark and Ruth Welch Herndon, VAWells Fargo Educational Matching Gifts Princeton, NJTodd Wendell Spring Creek, NVGene West Foxfield, COVern and Nell Whiting Gunnison, COWilliam Wilcox Belleville, WIGerald Wing Parker, COWinston Law Firm, PC Colorado Springs, COJohn and Lisa Yenney Vancouver, WAFrank Zanetell Gunnison, CO

The Cornerstone Club($100 to $249)

Anonymous - 2 3M Matching Gifts Program St. Paul, MNKaren Acierno Denver, CO

Suzanne Novelli West Falls, NYNathan and Kristin Olson Canon City, COTristan Paddock Boulder, COEugene and Elizabeth Paschall Palos Heights, ILWilliam Pero Hayden, CODouglas Perrill Derby, KSGary and Shelly Pierson Gunnison, COPiezan’s New York Pizzaria Gunnison, COJohn and Amy Pilger Green Valley, AZPuchek Construction Gunnison, COThomas and Kathy Rais Gunnison, CORed Oak Properties, LLC Gunnison, COEdward and Dorothy Reichle Gunnison, CONorman Reinecker Laramie, WYJean Reitze Walnut Creek, CAZelda Rouillard Gunnison, COWade Rumney Rock, WVJarral and Anne Ryter Gunnison, COSteve and Karla Schaefer Craig, COBarbara Schneeman Dillon, COShipp and Spear Builders Gunnison, COJohn Shouse Colorado Springs, COLeonard Silence Gunnison, COJim and Debra Smith Golden, CODennis and Joanne Snyder Pueblo, COMichael Solondz East Brunswick, NHSqueeky Kleen Auto Wash, LLC Gunnison, COVirgil and Helen Stan Tucson, AZDavid and Laura Stanley La Salle, COMaxine Stegall Leadville, COPatrick Stewart Gunnison, COTW Stites Evergreen, CO

N“No one has learned the meaning of life, until they have surrendered their ego, to the service of humankind.” –Beran Wolfe

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Nancy Gray Steamboat Springs, COMary Greenberg Topeka, KSWilliam Greer Colorado Springs, COEric and Jacqueline Gresh Colorado Springs, COBuzz and Sharon Groom Cornell, ILScott Groom Gunnison, COBradley Groselak Lemont, ILGerald Groswold Winter Park, COThor and Twyla Groswold Montrose, CONeil Grudzen Denver, COGunnison Chiropratic Offices Gunnison, COGunnison Country Shopper Gunnison, COGunnison County Abstract Company Gunnison, COGunnison Elks Lodge 1623 Gunnison, COGunnison Trucking, Inc. Gunnison, COMervin Guy Colorado Springs, COGlen Hachenberg Overland Park, KSBonnie Hadley Cortez, COBrian and Susan Hall Brighton, CO

Michael and Maria Force Peyton, COEthelyn Foreman Steamboat Springs, COMegan Fowler Lakewood, COJohn Fox Denver, COJames Franklin Colorado Springs, COJohn Franzman Centennial, COBernard and Julia Frazier Ridgefield, CTJean Friedlund Grand Junction, COBob and Alice Fulton Gunnison, COJanice Gabert Georgetown, TXBarbara Galvin Greeley, COElmer and Sandy Garcia Goodyear, AZKaren Gay Sugar Grove, ILJames Gibson Yuba City, CAJim Giesler Glen Ellyn, ILRichard and Goldie Gilbert Buena Vista, COWayne Ginsburg Woodland, CALinda Glaxner Hotchkiss, CORonald Glenn Parker, COMary Goberis Golden, CODonald Graham Gunnison, COZeta Graham Gunnison, CODonna Granere Montrose, CO

Michael Embler Erie, CORobert Engel Denver, CORobert Engle University Heights, OHJim and Mary Englehart Cortez, COJeffrey Enos Sun Valley, IDErnest Ensley Laramie, WYCarrie Esquibel Gunnison, CORebecca Euwer Dallas, TXSandra Everett Arvada, COJason and Dawn Eves Sterling, COSharon Squires Fanning Castle Rock, COClark Fassatt Broomfield, COBruce Faurer Snowmass Village, CONick and Gwen Fears Salt Lake City, UTSpencer and Arlene Fickel Gunnison, COMary Esther Field Gunnison, COLarry Fitzsimons Morrison, CORichard Flaherty Meeker, COFlatiron Sports Crested Butte, COThe Flying Burritos Gunnison, CODoug and Eleanor Flynn Gunnison, COMark and Joellen Fonken Gunnison, COPatty Foose Duncanville, TX

Ronda Connaway and Martha Gentry Gunnison, COConstanzo Plumbing Gunnison, COPatricia Coolidge West Dover, VTTrista Cornelius Portland, ORSteven Correa Centennial, COKay Cotten Gunnison, COMichael and Clarice Cowan Gunnison, COMichael Crawford Littleton, CORebecca Crawford Parker, COScott Cromwell Arvada, COPhil and Janet Crossley Gunnison, COLois Curfman Olathe, COTom and LouAnn Curran Parker, CODanny and Sharon Custer Hoisington, KSWendy Dafoe Thornton, COBryan Davis Burlington, VTEdward and Virginia Davis Bedias, TXDonna Dayton Carpinteria, CAJohn De Money Greeley, COKathryn Delaney Richmond, INDonald Derham Slidell, LADavid Dickerson Cedaredge, COFranklin and Hazel Dickey Searcy, ARSid and Audrey Dickinson Gunnison, COSam and Lucille Diele Merced, CADon Dillehay Brush, COTimothy and Kathleen Dills Potomac Falls, VARussell Dobson Cambridge, NEThe Doerr Family Foundation Gunnison, COMissouri Ann Donnell Gunnison, COMark Donovan Lynnfield, MAEula Dougherty Colorado Springs, CORussell and Elva Dryer Gunnison, COSuzanne Duca Summerland, CAAnn Duckett Grand Junction, COCynthia Dudden Arvada, COWilliam and Cynthia Dude Colorado Springs, COMatthew and Brooke Dudley Anchorage, AKDale Dunbar Meeker, COMarcia Duncan Gunnison, COBill Dwyer Minneapolis, KSJeffrey Dykes Ohio City, COEddie’s Barber Shop Gunnison, COWilliam Edelman Sarasota, FLPeter and Joann Ehrlich Denver, CORon Ellis Aurora, CO

Kirk and Cathy Buttermore Newport Beach, CAJan and Nancy Bybee Lakewood, COBen and Kristen Bye Craig, COMike and Becky Cafasso Pueblo, COPat and Bebe Cain Dade City, FLBo and Beth Callaway Pine Mountain, GAShaun and Suzanne Carmody Colorado Springs, COCharles Carr South Ogden, UTRandolph Carstens Denver, CODavid Carter Colorado Springs, COSteven Caswell Scottsdale, AZCentron Realty, Inc. Englewood, COTrevor and Lisa Chabinsky Santa Clarita, CAWilliam and Linda Chambliss Gunnison, COHap and Narcissa Channell Gunnison, COReuben and Julie Chavez Lake Almanor, CAMary Jo Chermak Hotchkiss, CODennis Cheroutes Denver, CORuth Cheskaty Grand Junction, COWilliam & Susan Cikot Lakewood, COCimmaron Enterprises Grand Junction, COCircus Train Gunnison, COClarke Agency, Inc. Gunnison, CODavid and Lynne Clauss Shelburne, VTJohn Clauss Orchard Park, NYJoseph Clayss, Jr. West Falls, NYJoseph G. Clayss, Jr. Orchard Park, NYRitchie Clendenin Boulder, CODavid Clifford Centennial, COJudson and Betty Clifton Beaverton, ORKenneth Clinton Mesquite, NVCoBiz, Inc. Denver, CORandall Cole Denver, COKen, Tracey and Connor Coleman Gunnison, COMarta Coleman Parlin, COStephanie Coleman Grand Junction, CODavid & LaViena Collard Grand Junction, COMarguerite Collard Grand Junction, COColorado Gym /Colorado Fitness Gunnison, COColorado Specialties Gunnison, COJulie Conn Katonah, NYLynn Padgett Montrose, CO

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Anne Z. Mojo Erie, COMonte Montepare Breckenridge, COJames Montgomery Gunnison, COJoshua and Raychel Moore Centennial, COAllen and Trudy Moores Gunnison, COEllen Morgan Seattle, WAMichael Moulds Berkeley, ILMountain West Reps, Inc. Longmont, COFritz Moyer Westminster, COPatricia Mullin Canon City, COBob and Florence Mullins Dallas, TXDon and Sue Mundell Gunnison, COGilbert Munoz Colorado Springs, CORobert Murdock Castle Rock, CODanielle Mutz Albuquerque, NMDale Myers Livermore, CAJon and Layne Nelson Gunnison, COSamuel and Karen Nelson Colorado Springs, COErnest and P.A. Nesbit Gunnison, COPhilip Newberry Grand Junction, CONeil Newcomb Woodbridge, VAJohn Newman Denver, COChad Nibbelin II Steamboat Springs, COCraig Nichols Colorado Springs, CODale and Donna Nielsen Gunnison, COLarry Nisbet Littleton, COJoe Nobles Littleton, COPat and Jackie Noonan Middletown, OHKathy Norris Gunnison, COJames Northrop Colorado Springs, COJohn and Mikel Obourn Edwards, CO

Charles Manter and Shellie Huston-Manter Windsor, COPaula Marlatt Montrose, COMary Marquardt Cedar City, UTHelen Marshall Gunnison, COSteven and Annette Marusich Visalia, CAGeorge Maruyama Dubuque, IADarrell and Elaine Mason Thornton, COJude Mason Denver, COPatti Matthews Woodbury, MNKim McNeill May Dillon, COEdgar and Joni Maycumber Mead, CORichard McCabe San Francisco, CADaniel McCann Alamosa, COJohn McCarthy and Melanie Torpey Gunnison, COCharles and Rebecca McClure East Aurora, NYTodd and Shelly McCoy Ignacio, COLarry McDonald Rocklin, CATom and Michelle McGannon Oklahoma City, OKGary McKinster Castle Rock, COVicki McNamara Portland, ORRaymond McWilliams Littleton, COMerrill Lynch & Company Foundation New York, NYPeter and Lisa Metzger Westfalls, NYRichard and Dorothy Mikkelsen Gunnison, COMichael Mileski Gunnison, COC. J. and Anne Miller Gunnison, COMiller Furniture Gunnison, COMMC Matching Gifts Program Princeton, NJ

Kevin Parks Insurance Agency, Inc. Delta, CORichard and Linda Kieffer Littleton, COKathleen Kinkema Gunnison, COKiwanis Club of Gunnison Gunnison, COLeo Klinker Montrose, COTimothy Klodnick Broadview Heights, OHConnie Knight Golden, COStephanie Kopp Steamboat Springs, COKroger Cincinnati, OHKroger Nashville, TNSteve and Connie Kruck Boone, IAKarla Kuban Aspen, CONick Kulyk Creede, COSusan Whitney Kurtz Bend, ORRonald and Twilla Kush Colorado Springs, COEdward Kutzleb Durango, COToday Realty Gunnison, COMark and Sheila Lake Parker, COLaureli Bakery and Cafe Gunnison, COWanda Laurence Ventura, CAPeter and Nancy Lavigne Gunnison, COJim Lazzeri Arvada, COMargaret Leech Louisville, COBruce Leiman Indian Hills, COFrances Lenox Loveland, CORichard Lent Concord, NHRobert Leonhardt Pine Bush, NYLexmark Internation, Inc. Lexington, KYPete A. Linder and Jode Edmunds Buffalo, NYSteve and Char Lindner Canon City, COTom and Betty Lindsay Gunnison, COKenneth Lodovico Crested Butte, COKent and Pamela Long Aurora, CORoger and Pat Long Parker, COKirk and Carolyn Lorimer Gunnison, COEdna Lovell Cheyenne Wells, CORobert Lowe Crested Butte, COAllen and Katina Lundberg Parker, CORonald and Barbara Mack Grand Junction, COCarl Mackey Loisville, COMark and Rita Macomber Issaquah, WAFrank and Brenda Madden Steamboat Springs, COMaestas-Ehlers, Inc. /Stellar Catering Lakewood, COPatrick Magee Gunnison, CORichard Malmgren Boulder, COJeanette Mann Dahlonega, GA

Holbrook & Smith General Contractors, Inc. Crested Butte, CODonna Holden Gunnison, COKarin Holmen Mt. Crested Butte, COTodd Holzwarth Winter Park, COMichael and Colleen Hope Arvada, COMary Jo Houtchens Greeley, COGlenn Hovemann and Muffy Weaver North San Juan, CAAdam and Holly Howard Cambridge, VTTimothy Howell Edwards, COThomas Huge St. Louis, MOSkip and Virginia Hunter Montrose, COJeff and Wendy Huson Parker, COIBM Corporation/Matching Gifts Program Research Triangle Park, NCNancy Ickes Colorado Springs, COBrenton and Molly Illum Gunnison, COVirgil and Kathy Illum Divide, COKent and Linda Ingram Littleton, COFred Iozzo Wayne, ILCasey Ives Littleton, COScott and Nicole Jackson Chicago, ILHolly Jacobs Shanghai, OOJan’s Place Gunnison, COTimothy Jasinski Norwood, MAMichael and Dorothy Jessee Colorado City, COJohn Norton Enterprises, LLC Crested Butte, COWayne and Ann Johnson Montgomery, TXJean Johnson Buena Vista, COJoaquin Johnson Las Vegas, NVMichele Johnson Hermitage, TNRalph and Marilyn Johnson Gunnison, CORobert Johnson Lafayette, COCynthia Jones Aurora, COVirginia Jones Gunnison, COPat Julio Gunnison, COAndrew Kaczka Parker, CORichard and Barbara Kaiser Almont, CONicholas Karahalios Falmouth, MEKaryn Adelman Acupuncture Crested Butte, COHenry Kaufmann Park City, UTAmber Keare Elgin, ILGina Keenan-Heepke Ft. Morgan, COLissa Kelchner Phoenix, AZKevin and Marcia Kelly Hockessin, DEMary Kelly Waterbury, CTPaul and Susan Ketzer Orchard Park, NY

William Hall Denver, COO. Kent Hamacher Franktown, COMolly Hamilton Durango, CODonald Hanavan Littleton, COAndy Hanks Gunnison, COMary Alice Hansen Montrose, COTom and Daphne Harding Delta, CORoberta Harper Gunnison, COPaul and Betty Hart Gunnison, CORonald Hassoldt Littleton, CORene Hays Littleton, CORobert Heath Carmine, TXTed H. Heath Ottumwa, IABobby and Sarah Heiken Gunnison, COCarol Herfort Summerland Key, FLGary and Julie Herr Eagle, COHi-Country Service and Laundry Gunnison, COGene Hill Gunnison, COJames and Karen Hill Castle Rock, COJeffrey Hill Temecula, CAGary Hirsch Fort Collins, COLee and Val Hitchcock Canon City, CODouglas Hjelmstad Conway, NHHenry and Carol Hoffman Lawrenceville, NJThomas Hogan Matthews, NC

I“If you are really thankful, you will share.” – W. Clement Stone

Rebecca Mathis Sickles Highlands Ranch, CODuane and Vera Skinner Gunnison, COPat Smart Arvada, COTimothy Smiley Arvada, COCraig Smith Santa Barbara, CAKenneth Smith Ephrata, PALee Smith Ormond Beach, FLMarta Smith Gunnison, CORoger and Anne Smith Littleton, COSuzanne Smith Louisville, COBud and Harriet Smock Grand Junction, COJohn Solanik Gunnison, COMarty Somero Gunnison, COTodd Southall, D.D.S. Gunnison, COBetty Spehar Crested Butte, COKay Spencer Buena Vista, COJoe and Laura Spiegel Sheridan, WYDonna Spier Brighton, CODennis and Cheelone Spritzer Gunnison, COEmil Spritzer Gunnison, COTodd Sprong Kennewick, WAStandard Tire Gunnison, COMichael Staples Warren, MIVelma Staples Baton Rouge, LACurtis Starkebaum Littleton, COState Farm Insurance Agent Gunnison, COM. L. Stephenson and Carin Circo Centennial, CODavid and Barbara Stewart Colorado Springs, COStanley Stewart Beaufort, SC

Leroy and Sally Romero Gunnison, COBill Rumbach and Beth Finholm Rumbach Louisville, CORobert and Geraldine Runice Aurora, CORenee Runyon Denver, CORichard and Julie Ruybal La Jara, CORobert Ryan Tacoma, WASusan Sakurada Sanford, NCRobert and Patricia Samra Manchester, NJEdward and Marjorie Sandoval Colorado Springs, COMatt and Carleen Savoren Salida, COJody Sawdo Gunnison, COKendall Scally San Diego, CAThomas Schirmer Fort Collins, COPaul Schlegel Gunnison, COGregory Schlepp Fresno, CATerry Schliesman Gunnison, COMichael Schmidt Cololrado Springs, COPatricia Schmucker Hotchkiss, CORaymond and Nancy C. Scholes Seven Hills, OHKristie Schorr Verona, WIJean Schultz Ellicott City, MDAl Scott Aurora, COBill and Janey Scott Gunnison, CORichard Seeger Blue Hill, MECarolyn Segawa Aiea, HIShamrock Farm Brush, COSteven Shaver Golden, COBurton Shepherd San Antonio, TXDavid Sheppard Ft. Lauderdale, FLGary and Diana Sherman Gunnison, CO

Megann Powell Gunnison, CORick and Karen Powell East Stroudsburg, PAThomas and Shaunalee Prather Gunnison, COFrank Pribyl Gunnison, COPhil Prijatel San Luis Obispo, CAJoe and Kim Puchek Almont, COStanley and Patricia Pursley Lakewood, COJames Quesenbery Boulder, COMarjorie A. Quinlan Omaha, NERaymond James Financial Services, Inc. Gunnison, CORazor Creek Properties, LLC Gunnison, COThelma Reece Gunnison, COBetty Reed Englewood, COMartha Altorfer Reel Carlock, ILJennifer Reichert Evergreen, COPaul and Dorothy Reid Gunnison, COWalter Reinhardt Greenfield, WILarry Renaud Evergreen, COAlexander Rende Pelham, NYKathryn Richardson Council Bluffs, IAMarvin and Patty Richardson Montrose, COBarbara Rider Gunnison, COHurl and Marilyn Risner Colorado Springs, COMike Ritchey Gunnison, COMichael Roberts Arvada, CORock “N” Roll Sports, Inc. Gunnison, CORocky Mountain Guns & Repair Gunnison, COCheryl Rohweder Highlands Ranch, CO

Mary Lou Ogden Tucson, AZDouglas and Paula Ohlde Overland Park, KSOld School Outlet Gunnison, COIrene Oleski Sun City West, AZDominic and Jane Ornella Durango, COMichael O’Rourke Westhampton Beach, NYO’Rourke & Sons, Inc. Westhampton Beach, NYMae Overton Gunnison, COHugh Owen East Wenatchee, WAFrank and Carol Oyster Gunnison, COWilliam and Gail Palmer Rangely, CODan and Kimberly Pappas Evergreen, COTom Paprocki Monument, COParker Hannifin Foundation Cleveland, OHPederson and Associates, PC Gunnison, COPekin Animal Hospital Pekin, ILPeggy Petty Sacramento, CAPhilip Petty Thendara, NYWilliam and Norene Piquette La Junta, COPizza Mountain Gunnison, COJames and Toni Pleau Lake Almanor, CAJanine Pleau Gunnison, COJames Pobrislo Greenwood Villlage, COStan Poladsky Denver, COJohn Polich Arvada, COKathleen Polly Littleton, COGale Post Sterling, COJohn Pounder Monument, CO

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Blue Addiction Gunnison, COJoel Bochow Golden, COKathryn Bock Sanford, NCMark and Sandra Bodley Los Banos, CADavid Brass Pine, COEdmond Bridewell Grand Chain, ILMarice Bright Moira, NYRita Bright Hesperus, COMatthew Brooker Buena Vista, COBill and Judy Brown Gunnison, COKenneth and Wanda Brown Morgan Hill, CAKevin and Joann Arai-Brown Gunnison, COJudy Buffington-Sammons Gunnison, COAdrienne Burgess Greenville, SCJohn and Kathy Burns Colorado Springs, COKaren Burns Boulder, COSylvia Burns Fairbanks, AKJack Burrow Nipomo, CARichard Burtis Westminster, CORobert and Janice Bush Centennial, COJennifer Butcher Colorado Springs, COTod Butler and Joan Mantel Bowling Green, OHJames M. Byrom Grand Junction, COCafe Silvestre Gunnison, CODon and Reta Calkins Gunnison, CODean Canada Vail, COMary Canham Oakland, CA

Thelma Arbuckle La Mesa, CASheri Archer Upland, CARobert Arko Trinidad, COEugene and Elaine Arnott Pueblo, COAnna Ash North Bend, WAJackie and Jeanette Atkinson Fowler, COPiper Aune Fort Collins, COGregory Austin Gunnison, COJames and Linda Ayres Littleton, CODuane and Peggy Baack Centennial, CORyan Baily Gunnison, COHarold Baker Aurora, COMike Baldino Salida, COJosh and Jennifer Barcher Keystone, COEarlynne Barcus Crawford, COEric Bard Denver, COChristopher and Catherine Barnes Denver, COJane Barnes Parker, COSamuel Barney Aspen, COAlexandra Barrett East Aurora, NYDavid Bathke Lakewood, COYvonne Ball Beadell Chualar, CAJill Beaman Boise, IDRoger Beck Lakewood, COJohn Becker Carmel, INWilliam and Amy Bennett Arvada, COGimo Berry Ft. Smith, ARPhil Bissell Denver, COChristopher Blakeslee Centennial, CO

James and Carol Weaver Chula Vista, CADuane Weisshaar Sioux Falls, SDHerbert Weldon Grand Junction, COTerri Wenzlaff Gunnison, COJim Westerman Boone, NCWestern Slope Fire and Safety Gunnison, COWestern Wildflowers Gunnison, CODonald and Gwendolyn Wheatlake Thornton, COScott White Parker, COJohn Whitley Gunnison, COTiffanie Wick Gunnison, COKaran Wilkinson Monte Vista, COBob and Scotty Willey Gunnison, COAlice Williams Harvard, MALynn and Bonnie Wilson Gunnison, COJoe and Sheila Winegardner Northfield, MNPeter Winograd Albuquerque, NMJoe Winston Colorado Springs, COJay Wolkov Gunnison, COJohn Wolkowski Jewett City, CTMichelle Wood Littleton, COOliver Woods Gunnison, COEd and Ruth Woytek Denver, COMike and Jane Wurtz Colorado Springs, COTammy Wynia Gunnison, COY3K-TRI-MILLENNIUM, INC. Los Angeles, CAYale Commercial Rental Gunnison, COTami Yellico Westminister, CODarryl Yorke Colorado Springs, COAdam Zeidler Colorado Springs, CORobert Zenzic Santa Monica, CARichard Zimmerman Durango, CO

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Anonymous - 2 Richard J. Abato Great River, NYTimothy Abell Sherman Oaks, CAJames Ahern Norwell, MABruce Ahlbom Corte Madera, CADuane Ahrens West Des Moines, IAEdward Ali Los Alamos, NMCharles and Robin Alvord Colorado Springs, COAmerican Funds San Antonio, TXCharles Anderson Aurora, COEsther Anderson Montrose, CO

Donald Stimack Canon City, COJesse and Jeannie Stone Gunnison, CORobert Stone Colchester, VTRonald Stoneburner Grand Junction, COAllen Stork Gunnison, COGeorge and Caroline Stowell Gunnison, COWesley Strain Las Cruces, NMWilliam and Susan Stuller Boulder, CORichard Sullivan San Rafael, CACarolyn Summers Gunnison, COSunshine Apartments Gunnison, CODavid Swerdfeger Phoenix, AZTina Swift Gunnison, COWilliam and Carolyn Swift Amherst, NHTom Swineford Gunnison, COSandra Szadaj Glen Allen, VARay and Loretta Szallar Gunnison, CODonald Teeguarden Addy, WABeverly Tezak Pueblo West, COJames and Sonya Thieme Elbert, COMary Thomas Gunnison, COPolly Thompson Charlottesville, VAW. D. and Paula Thompson Charlottesville, VAWilliam and Doris Thorsen Petaluma, CATimothy and Katherine Throckmorton Doylestown, PATown of Lake City Lake City, COTrask Construction, Inc. Hailey, IDDavid and Melinda Tredway Gunnison, CORodney Troester Erie, PARaymond Trontell Pueblo, COAmarante and Augustina Trujillo Taos, NMDaniel Trujillo Gunnison, COErnest and Judy Trujillo Hutchinson, KSJames Tully Littleton, COJulius Uhrlaub Littleton, COJon Untiedt Denver, CORobert and Susan Vanleuven Westminster, COJames Vanmeter Conifer, CORalph Vavak Cortez, COVilla Beaute’ Gunnison, COEd and Ann Vitt Sequin, TXMark Walker Scottsdale, AZMike and Joey Wallace Seneca, SCRay and Judy Walters Meridian, IDWB Concrete Gunnison, COSean Weatherwax Fort Lupton, CO

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Charles and Bonnie Hautamaki Loveland, COFritz Heckel Ossipee, NHAdam Henner Humble, TXArthur Henzgen San Luis Obispo, CAHerriman Family Dental Care Herriman, UTPeter Herzberg Corning, NYDawn Hesse Erie, COAnn Hill Silverthorne, COStephen Hill Ridgway, CORichard Hime Pueblo, COSister Mary Himens Champaign, ILBert Hinkley Andover, NHDonald and Swanda Hinson Paonia, COCarol Hogsett Santa Fe, NMKurt Hoines-Brumback Security, COTanya Holik Portland, ORFrancita Holmes Fort Collins, CORoss and Linda Holmes South Wales, NYGlenn Honda Honolulu, HICharles and Catherine Hopkins Amherst, MADonald and Charlotte Houts Savoy, ILKenton Huff Evergreen, COBill and Margo Humenczuk Shawnee Mission, KSJames and Patricia Hunt Wadsworth, OHDean and Lavone Hurt Palisade, COJoLynn Heil Denver, COIrish American Naval Intelligence Adams County, COBeth Isaacs Superior, COJohn Jaakkola Wakefield, MIT. H. and Susan Jackson Warren, PAStephen Jaouen Greeley, COHarvey and Bobbie Jensen Cedar City, UTMorey and Betty Jensen Omaha, NECarol Joder Londonderry, VTSteve and Terry Johansen Colorado Springs, COBonnie Johnson Colorado Springs, COJanet Johnson Grand Junction, COPerry Johnson Bend, ORPhil and Roxy Johnson Lakewood, COJon C. Peterie Construction, Inc. Denver, COBeatrice Jones Pueblo, COG. B and N. T. Jones Colorado Springs, COPaul Bryan Jones Taos, NM

Larry and Diana Field Boston, NYThomas and Susan Flanagan Denver, COThomas Foley Portland, ORSue Fonda Boulder, CORenee Foote Westminster, COGail Ford Saratoga, WYChad and Megan Fowler Lakewood, COJohn Franklin Colorado Springs, COTeresa Funke Watauga, TXSamuel Gallinger Walnut Creek, CAJoe and Marijke Gampper Dallas, TXGarlic Mike’s Gunnison, COPaul H. Gery Gunnison, CODan Giacomini East Aurora, NYAbigail Gibney Bradford, RICharlene Reed Eads, COMark and Marilyn Gillette Littleton, CORobert Gingerich Rochelle, ILJeffrey and Joanna Gisvold Urbandale, IADavid Goetzman Alamosa, COJames and Rebecca Gomez Denver, COMark Gould Longmont, CORuth Granat Palisade, COScott and Michele Gray Glen Mills, PAWilliam and Melynie Greaser Amarillo, TXDennis Green Telluride, COClea Greenwalt Gunnison, COJan Grudzen Royal Oak, MIMary Guccini Fruita, COJeni Gudac Vernal, UTJames and Judith Gueswel Bellvue, COJuanita Guilmette Canon City, COGunnison Bank Gunnison, CODaniel and Carol Gurule Cimarron, NMDonald and Carol Lee Guthrie Thornton, CODaniel and Dianne Haberman Gunnison, COGeorge Haddad Danbury, CTDelia Haefeli Greeley, COChristopher Haines Dublin, OHDonna Hall Longmont, COMark and Janet Hanley Kirksville, MOGreg Harrison Salt Lake City, UTGlena Haskin Center, COWilliam and D. Lynn Hatch Windsor, COMarty and Maxine Hatcher Gunnison, CO

Jennifer DeGraff Waynesboro, VAWilliam and Laura Demoulin Golden, CORaymond and Nina Denbeste Paonia, COFlorence Derby Cedaredge, CORichard and Jeanne Derr East Auora, NYLowell and Ann Dewey East Aurora, NYDavid Dionisio Montrose, CODJB Shoes, Inc. Orchard Park, NYDavid Donald Kenai, AKDove Graphics Gunnison, COBill and Sandy Dowis Gunnison, COBenjamin Doyle Newmarket, NHJim Dryden Fort Collins, COMark and Debra Eades Colorado Springs, CODavid and Cynthia Edwards East Aurora, NYDorothy Ehlers York, NEBetty Ehmke Canon City, COJohn Ehmke Canon City, COGeorge Eidinger Las Animas, COHoward Emorey Bloomfield Hills, MIKaren Engebretson Morrison, COPatricia Eskoz Castle Rock, COWilliam Evans Grand Junction, CODerek Everett Fayetteville, ARVance and Sandra Everettt Silt, COAlbert and Joan Fedel Ouray, CO

Todd and Erin Carey Omaha, NED. S. and Lois Carnahan Fort Pierce, FLYolanda Carrizoza Douglas, AZMelvin and Sharon Cave Gunnison, COPaul Chandler Athens, GALarry Christensen Westcliffe, CODebra Clark Gunnison, COMary Clark Cottage Grove, ORBen Clauss East Aurora, NYKurt Clay Delta, COKevin Clayss Richmond, UTFrank and Kathy Coleman Parlin, CORobert Cook Salida, COScott Cooper Erie, COLawrence and Colleen Cope Fort Collins, COLois Cotten Hotchkiss, COShirley Cotten Crawford, COTheodore Coulter Grey Forest, TXCharles Cox Kellogg, IDChristopher Cox Lakewood, COKatrina Cox Watertown, NYJerri Craig Bullhead City, AZHelen Creglow Rhinelander, WIRuth Cuvellier and Christina Pennel Lakewood, COSandra Dallas Denver, COJohn and Cathie Danahey Lakewood, COSteven Daub, C.A.S.A.C. Galway, NYJoseph Davis Colorado Springs, CO

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Leon and Elnora Prokuski Castle Rock, CODavid and Regina Ptolemy Parker, CORegina Ptolemy Parker, CORobert Pugel Pueblo, COHoward and Judi Purdy Canon City, COMabel Rainer Colorado Springs, COKeith Raley Oakland, CALarry and Donetta Ramsey Dallas, TXKathleen Ranney Cypress, TXDean and Sheri Rasmussen Sterling, COKathleen and Darrell Ray Sedalia, MODavid Reddish Montrose, COMaureen Reichert Torrington, WYFrank Reynolds Chicago, ILConnie Ring Springfield, COWilliam and Michelle Roberts East Aurora, NYRocky Mountain Frames & Trophies, Inc. Gunnison, CODavid Roembach Santa Fe, NMMark Rollert Colorado Springs, COAllen and Melody Roper Gunnison, CODorothy Roper Grand Junction, COJane Ross Gunnison, CORandall Russell Jerome, AZLaura Ruud Sparks, NVHilarie Ryals Denver, COLes and Norma Rygg Omaha, NESaint Anne’s Arvada, COJohn Salazar Washington, DCColetta Sanchez Buena Vista, COMark Sanders Longmont, COSusan Sandstrom Aurora, COSteven and Lynne Santala Satanta, KSMelissa Satterfield Yukon, OKRobert Saya Sedgwick, CO

Jim Nowine Gunnison, CORobert and Nancy Nuttleman Colorado Springs, COBill and Theresa O’Donnell Centennial, COGerald O’Rourke Grand Junction, COHeather Orr Gunnison, COSandra Orton Colorado Springs, COCassandra Osborne Gunnison, CODonald Oshel Rancho Cucamonga, CAKirsten Owens Crested Butte, COV. Hope Painter Grand Junction, COBruce Parham Anchorage, AKEllen Parker Augusta, GAKathleen Parker La Junta, COAshwin Patel Gunnison, COMarcia Patten Woodinville, WAVirginia Little Paul Buffalo, NYDan and Linda Pavey Anchorage, AKRonald and Cecelia Payton Woodland Park, COBernard Pearce Ouray, CODennis Pearson Canon City, COWilliam Peery Boulder, COBeth Pelton Solon, IASteven and Margaret Petersen Ashburn, VAJohn and Martha Peterson Gunnison, COJohn Peterson Castle Rock, COJohn and Linda Petrie New Market, MDShane and Jennifer Phelan Meeker, COC. Dan Pierce Colorado Springs, COYvonne Piquette Grand Junction, CODave and Linda Portwood Cheney, WAJay Prentiss Crested Butte, COGigi Pridy Montrose, COKristan Pritz Boulder, CO

Janette Metroz Parlin, COBruce and Sandra Meyer El Granada, CADuane Mikow Colorado Springs, COLeland and Peggy Miles Klamath Falls, ORDale Miller Colorado Springs, COEdna Hall Miller Grand Junction, COGary L. Miller Westcliffe, CORalph Miller Montrose, CORonald and Joyce Miller Broomfield, COGary and Gail Mills Powell, WYRomona Mitchell and Sharon Crook Mancos, COEric Moe Berthoud, COJohn Molello Pueblo West, CONancy Molyneux Portsmouth, RIJohn Mooney Greenwood Village, COLester and Martha Moore Denver, COPatricia Moore Broken Arrow, OKMaxine Mortensen Sanford, NCJudd and Denise Mosser East Aurora, NYMallory Mourn Colorado Springs, COPatrick and Benay Muckleroy Gunnison, COVerna Mullins Aurora, COKenneth Mulmat Sun Lakes, AZMark and Michele Mykol Gunnison, COEdith Nelson Grand Junction, COJeremy Nelson Gunnison, CORobert Nelson Morton Grove, ILPamela Nicholson Parker, CONoe Quarter Horses Kim, COArthur and Beatrice Norris Gunnison, COFrederick and Mary Novotny Arvada, CO

Robert Loewe Salida, COBert Loper Colorado Springs, COGregory and Kerry Lucero Littleton, COEmily Luchetta Denver, COVivian Lutschg Lancaster, CABetty Lynch Pueblo, COTerrance and Marilyn Lynch Sanford, NCJohn W. Lyon San Diego, CAPatricia Lyons East Aurora, NYMacy’s west G.I.F.T. Princeton, NJWilliam Maher Denver, COWilliam Malican East Aurora, NYMichael and Eva Manley Gunnison, CORobert Massard Wellesley Hills, MAAlex and Nancy Mathisen Anaheim, CAJustin Matott Castle Rock, COCraig and Karen McBreen Aurora, COLorella McCombs Delta, COKeith and Donna McCoy Tyler, TXCarrie McCulloch Montrose, CORyan and Nicole McCullough Lakewood, CODoris McDonald Lake City, COMarlys McEachren Aurora, CORobert and Arlene McGarvin Austin, COMargie McGrane Fort Collins, CODonald and Ruth McGuire Gunnison, COCharlotte McKiever Monticello, ARDon and Marian McLaurin Hot Springs Village, ARDolores McLean Ames, IAVivian McRae San Diego, CAMabelle Meadows Denver, COKellie Mercer North Platte, CO

Marcia Jordan Boulder, COMark Junge Cheyenne, WYJon Keenan Grand Junction, COJustine Kelley Cimarron, COSean and Dolores Kelly Crested Butte, CODonald and Susan Kennedy Denver, COSusan Kern Boulder Junction, WIMark Kerr Golden, COJoseph Keyes Miamisburg, OHRobert Kilker Litchfield Park, AZGene Kinsey Grand Junction, COTheodore Klinka Winnetka, ILBruce Kolacny Loveland, CORobert and Barbara Kolich East Aurora, NYCaron Koll Marcellus, NYMarta Kolman Easton, PAPaul Kos Fountain Valley, CARonald Kovanic Randolph, VTJohn Krizmanich Howard, COJoseph Kropf Centennial, COTimothy and Kathleen Lafferty East Aurora, NYJoyce Lamb Crested Butte, COLee Lanzen Durango, COSuzanne Larkowski Grand Junction, COFrancis Laws Springfield, OHJohn Leehey Colorado Springs, COGordon and Sylvia Lell Moorhead, MNNorman Lemons Canon City, COBarbara Liddy Mission Viejo, CATom and Terry Liederbach Gunnison, COK. D. and K. A. Lingafelter Gunnison, CODonald Lloyd Gladstone, OR

W“When we do good, when we are proud or pleased with ourselves because we have done something with no thought of our own profit, we do experience feelings of pride, pleasure and general well being.” – Dr. Chris Keifer

Donald and Margaret Wynes East Aurora, NYLarry Yarberry Canon City, COJames and Patricia Yolda, Jr. Warrenton, VAIva Jean Young Bryan, OHCarol Zadrozny- Skaer Grand Junction, COElizabeth Anne Zeiner East Aurora, NYMichael and Lisa Zielinski West Seneca, NYJerry and Diane Zummach Sheboygan, WI

Crystal Weller and Rachel Clark Colorado Springs, CODorene Wendland Colorado Springs, COHerbert Wenger Loveland, COLaura Wetzel Superior, COHenry and Andrea Wheeler Nederland, COChristopher and Linda White Boulder, COJ. R. White Kent, OHJames Whitney Albuquerque, NMHarold Wiebers Canon City, COJames Wieger Evergreen, CODavid Wiens Gunnison, COVarnadore and Wendy Williams Aurora, COCarl Winsor Lamar, COJames and Marietta Witt Littlestown, PAGwendolyn Wood New Port Richey, FLWilliam Woodward Kingman, KSTed Worth Erie, COPatricia Wunensch- Cheatham Lakewood, CO

Lynnette Thompson Evergreen, CODiana Thurmond Westminster, COJanis Tiffany San Diego, CABruno and Annette Tomaino Chatham, NJJoseph and Marilee Torpey Pueblo, COScott and Katherine Torrance Keene, NYYolanda L. Treude Apache Junction, AZEdith Tuttle-Gutowski Pontiac, MIDale Underwood Gallup, NMPatti Van Beck Fort Collins, CONancy Van Diepen Albuquerque, NMCharles Van Nostrand and Nan Huang Athens, OHEric Vantongeren Grand Rapids, MIWendy Verdun Lakewood, COJames Vosberg Leadville, COJoel Vosburg Crested Butte, COMichael Wade Highlands Ranch, COJim and Rachel Wallace La Junta, COPriscilla Walsh Fripp Island, SCGary Waneka Steamboat Springs, COMichael A. Warren Colorado Springs, COJudith Weiss Fountain Valley, CA

Paul Stafford Westminster, COJoseph Stanski Fairfield, IAFrank and Penny Starr Ridgeway, COCraig Stevens Broomfield, COHomer Stewart Colorado Springs, COBillie and Connie Stone Sanford, NCColleen Story Idaho Falls, IDPeter and Sandra Straka Sanford, COGerald and Audrey Strekal Medford, NJJames and Deborah Suttell East Aurora, NYBrian and Priscilla Swanson Gunnison, COTodd & Michele Sweet Cheyenne, WYTroy Sweet Grand Junction, COAlicia Taggart Gunison, COJohn Talbert Gunnison, COPaul Tame and Brooke Moran Gunnison, COAnthony and Kim Tarantino Colorado Springs, COCharles and Marlene Tate Montrose, COMarlene Tate Meeker, COVernon Tate Huron, SDFloyd Teiffel Littleton, COHeather Thiessen-Reily Crested Butte, COJames Thompson Grand Junction, CO

Jenny Schechter Castle Rock, CODavid Schmittel Saguache, CORebekka Schneider Fox Point, WIRay Schoch Lakewood, COShirley Schroll Syracuse, KSArlene Selk Aurora, CODaniel Shaver Littleton, CODonald and Betty Shearer Glendive, MTDonald Shearer Arvada, COLarry and Charlotte Sheldon Raleigh, NCJeff and Mary Sheppard Denver, COClark Shivley Avon, COTonya Shovein Littleton, COLynn Sikkink Gunnison, CORoger Skelton Gunnison, COMatthew Smiley Arvada, COJeffrey Smith Bethesda, MDNellie Smith Hotchkiss, CONorman and Susan Smith Paonia, CORodney Smith Monterey, TNHubert Snyder Frisco, COPaul Snyder Westcliffe, COJohn and Carol Spade Sanford, NMMarcia Spinuzzi Pueblo, CODavid Spritzer M. D. Twin Falls, IDDonald Spritzer Missoula, MT

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