Rotary Scout Hut

Truth Has a Voice Foundation will provide a forum for a community discussion on how to approach our housing challenges. We all know there are serious housing issues that impact lives on a daily basis, but what approaches can we generate specifically for our community to help the situation? The Foundation has been sponsoring community discussions to open dialogue across county divisions. This is the first effort to address a community problem. “We know that housing is a complicated issue and requires a multi-faceted approach. Hearing different opinions on how to approach our housing challenges means we can create a plan unique to our community by modifying programs we already have, analyzing the assets and resources in our county and planning approaches that fit the unique needs of our community.” notes Board President, Cheryl Brown-Kovacic. Read the full press release HERE.

Lean Start Up and Business Plan in a Day 8:30am to 4:00pm at the Scout Hut April 1st it will be in BV.

Winter Market at the Salida Scout Hut

Winter Market at the Salida Scout Hut with Santa

Come celebrate the First Birthday of the Chaffee County Community Foundation at the Rotary Scout Hut in Salida on Wednesday, September 11th from 5-7pm. CCCF has had an incredible first year working with and on behalf of Chaffee County’s nonprofits and residents. Come enjoy a drink and appetizers on us, meet other community members, and hear about CCCF's accomplishments and vision. We look forward to seeing you.

Entry into Business After Hours is $7 and includes food, drinks, networking, and fun! Brought to you by the Vaqueros, your ambassadors of the Salida Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Board of Directors. Members welcome. Please bring a guest!

April 18 | Influencing & Making Things Happen THE SCOUT HUT 8AM - 10AM QUESTIONS? CONTACT EVENTS@WATERSHEDBV.COM Join Jamie Sabbach on a brief journey as we discuss what it takes to gain more influence, lead change and make things happen. Brought to you by the Salida Chamber of Commerce and team SBA.

This event comes to Salida as part of a series hosted around the country by the Letters Foundation. It focuses on Doris Buffet (sister to Warren Buffet) and her philanthropic work as told from the point of view of individuals who have received a grant from the Letters Foundation. Join us in welcoming Letters Foundation Executive Director Amy Kingman as well as Letters to Doris co-writers Anita Mumm (a Salida resident) and Stuart Horowitz as they share their experiences behind this project. On Monday at the Scout Hut, the public is invited to attend a "Learning to Give" Community Brunch and learn about philanthropy in your home community. Free. To learn more click here.

Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) and Chaffee County Public Health   present   CCCF’s Best Practices Series for Nonprofits:   Grant Writing Essentials     Grant writing is hard work and involves much more than just words on a page.   Are you ready to write grants? Does your organization have a great plan, along with the capacity to carry out your proposal? Can you clearly explain your desired outcomes?   This workshop is for you.   You will learn to: Craft compelling cover letters. Understand and use the Colorado Common Grant application. Construct a data-based narrative of the challenge or opportunity you are proposing. Define the specific, measurable outcomes of your proposal and then demonstrate that your organization can deliver them. Create clear, concise project budgets. Identify “best funder” matches and understand the tools available to do so. And more.     When: March 12 from 9am to 1pm   Where: Scout Hut, Salida (210 E. Sackett)   Cost: $20 per person   Register at www.chaffeecountycommunityfoundation.org (click link at bottom of page)   Your presenters:   Sydney Schnurr, CFRE is a retired Professor of Arts Administration at University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music where she taught Marketing and Fundraising.  She is an experienced non-profit professional, having held the positions of Development Director at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Associate Development Director at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. She also worked in the Estate Planning Department of the Cleveland law firm of McDonald Hopkins. She has a BA in American Studies from Michigan State University and a MA in Arts Administration from UC-CCM. Sydney is a CFRE and the past President of the Board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cincinnati chapter.   Ruthann Schoeffield, MNM, has been a part of the nonprofit world for nearly 40 years. As a 25-year resident of Chaffee County, her instructional emphasis has been on empowering rural, grassroots nonprofits to secure mission-driven resources to benefit the wider community. Ruthann’s nonprofit expertise has supported international, national, regional and local nonprofit organizations over the years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Art from the State University of New York and a Masters in Nonprofit Management degree from Regis University.   Mike Orrill is the Regional Health Connector/Special Projects Coordinator with Chaffee County Public Health for the past almost 2 years.  His primary responsibility is to connect health and wellness sectors/practitioners in a four-county region with the resources they need to help them meet their health and wellness goals.  His areas of focus are: opioids/addiction, LGBTQ, diabetes, homelessness. He is also the administrator to the new Chaffee Resources Health and Wellness website. Previously, he served as the pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Salida for 27 years.     Moderator: Michael Hannigan, Executive Director, CCCF

Salida Montessori Charter School Valentine’s Day Dance Friday, February 15th 6-8pm at the Scout Hut Rockabilly Swing Themed Dance.  Swing dance lessons, carnival games and donation-based bake sale. Dazzle us with your best swing dancing outfit! Admission $5 per adult and $4 per kid. Tickets available here  or at the door.  Profits help fund class trip to North Carolina in support of Hurricane relief.

Best Practices Workshop January 22, 2019  for nonprofit board members, staff members, key volunteers, and anyone interested in the nonprofit sector   “Five Keys to Fearless Fundraising” One of our favorite quotes is: “Vision without funding is just a hallucination.” If you are ready to make your nonprofit vision happen, join us for this interactive workshop to learn the five core fundamentals of fundraising. This workshop is for nonprofit board members, staff members, and key volunteers. Presenter: Michael Hannigan, Executive Director, Chaffee County Community Foundation. Michael has over 40 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including 17 years as the CEO of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation in Colorado Springs and a decade as the Director of Advancement for Colorado College. When: January 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Where: Scout Hut, 210 East Sackett Ave., Salida Cost: Free

Science Sunday Sun., January 6th at 10am at the Salida Scout Hut The first Science Sunday presentation of 2019 will examine the effects of global climate change on human health. The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. so participants can have refreshments and be seated when the program begins promptly at 10 a.m.  “What Does Climate Change Have to Do with YOUR Health, will be presented by Dr. Cindy Parker. Click here for details

Humanists Hosting Children’s Science Festival Dec. 23      In 1824, Michael Faraday, one of the world's greatest scientists began his famous Christmas Lectures for children.      The United Kingdom has continued this tradition of children’s  science lectures - for 192 years.     The Central Colorado Humanists will sponsor Salida’s own version, the Children’s Science Festival, for kids ages 6 to 13 on Dec. 23 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Salida Scout Hut, 210 East Sackett Avenue. Children must be accompanied by an adult.     Former science teacher, Greg Justis, with 35 years of experience, will present the program for elementary and middle school students and their parents. Justis has won both a national and state award for science education.     The Dec. 23rd program will honor Faraday by demonstrating and highlighting his invention of the electric motor. Students will have the opportunity to do a hands-on experiment with magnets to explore magnetic fields and observe the world’s simplest electric train.     Bill Sample, an electrical engineer and Boys & Girls Club STEM volunteer, along with club kids who built the award-winning Europa Rover, will demonstrate their rover, teach about Jupiter’s moon, Europa and build a model of Europa.     The program will conclude with a winter time celebration of hot chocolate and cookies for participants.              Children’s Science Festival      Dec. 23, 2-4 p.m. Salida Scout Hut, 210 E. Sackett Ave., Salida      Presenter: Teacher Greg Justis      Parents and children ages 6 to 13      Science demonstrations, followed by hot chocolate and cookies