Celebrate with Us, Drew Lock & Colorado Experts
Broncos. Live music. Nature. Prizes.
You're invited! Join Outdoor Lab Foundation, Colorado heroes like Drew Lock and certified conservation experts. Our panelists will discuss ways to engage with the outdoors in your home, the community and on a global scale. Hear from the leading experts on the benefits of getting youth outdoors as well as some tips on how to do so.
Thursday, April 16
5 - 6 p.m. M.S.T.
Zoom Virtual Meeting (Must RSVP for link)
Show your Outdoor Lab Foundation love just by showing up!
Guest List:
- Karl Mecklenburg, local celebrity and former linebacker for the Broncos
- Sarah Parmar, Director of Conservation, Colorado Open Lands
- Emily Orbanek, Parks & Wildlife Program Manager, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
- Erika Meyer, Program Officer, Youth Initiatives, GOCO
- AND special guest, Tom Ryon, National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
Lastly, Drew Lock, quarterback for the Broncos, has a special message for our listeners.
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A Note From Mr. Gneiser & Mr. Bazz,
Outdoor Lab School Principals
Dear Families and Students,
It is a sad time at each of our sites. They are empty when they should be filled with the laughter and joy of hundreds of sixth grade students. Unfortunately, we are unable to have students for the remainder of this school year and seven trips at each site have been cancelled. The district is looking into the opportunity of making up an experience for these students next year, but no decisions have been made at this time.
As always, we appreciate your support of the Outdoor Lab schools.
Mr. Gneiser & Mr. Bazz
Windy Peak & Mount Evans Outdoor Lab School Principals
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High School Leader Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the recipients of Outdoor Lab Foundation's High School Leader Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to two outstanding high school leaders who served at least one week at an Outdoor Lab site. This year, 42 eligible leaders applied. The decision was difficult, but at last the scholarship committee chose two inspiring leaders. Meet them below!
Name: Nicole Matuszynski
High School: Chatfield Senior
“Outdoor Lab is such a special program which provides a unique opportunity for kids to get away from the countless distractions in life," Nicole says. "[Outdoor Lab] allows for genuine connections and bonds to be formed through laughter and pure happiness!” Nicole felt honored and ecstatic when she heard she received the scholarship. Next, she plans to attend Montana State University to major in Environmental Engineering.
Name: Kenzie O’Neil
High School: Columbine
“I will always remember the relationships I built with the students, leaders, interns and faculty at Outdoor Lab," Kenzie says. "It was amazing being able to learn and teach in one of the most beautiful places.” Upon finding out she was selected, Kenzie felt excited and blessed to have help towards her college career. Next, she plans to study business, also at Montana State University.
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Ramos Law's "Difference Makers" Podcast
Ramos Law, a community supporter of Outdoor Lab Foundation, has started a podcast!
Hosted by Dr. Joe Ramos and Dr. Jim Hoven, the Ramos Law’s "Difference Makers: Podcast brings a refreshing mix of knowledge, expertise and inspiration on a wide variety of topics! Their intention is to have their amazing guests share insights and wisdom, and to highlight how they're making a difference with their life paths. Each episode brings listeners information they can use to make their lives better… one podcast at a time.
Ramos Law specializes in taking care of people in the same compassionate way that doctors take care of patients. This starts with their owner, Dr. Joseph Ramos. As a board-certified ER physician, Dr. Ramos understands the dramatic effect pain (physical, mental and emotional) can have on people’s lives. He uses his vast experience in both medicine and law to create a unique experience for their clients. Their primary areas of law include: personal injury, workers compensation, employment and business development.
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Why Jake Cummins Supports OLF
Who: Jake Cummins
Company: Cloudnexion
Title: President
Supporter Since: 2015
Cloudnexion is a Global Telecommunications and IT infrastructure consulting company headquartered in Littelton, CO. They help companies of all shapes and sizes make the right technology buying decisions for their businesses.
Cloudnexion manages the entire process, end to end, and supports customers with project coordinators for the installation of services, billing, trouble tickets and overall account management.
They are a top strategic partner with some of the world's largest telecommunications companies and have been recognized by several publications as a leader in the space.
Why Jake Supports Outdoor Lab Foundation: "When I first heard about Outdoor Lab, I immediately knew that this is an important program and it needs to continue. I grew up in the Allegheny Mountains of Western PA and I spent every day as a kid out in the woods, I feel like kids today rarely get that experience and that Outdoor Lab can help kids really connect with nature and the environment. As an avid skier, mountain biker and hiker myself, I feel that the more that we can get kids off of screens and into nature, the better off they will be."
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Did You Know? Impact Your Favorite Nonprofit While Filing Taxes This Year
Safeway's Community Commitment
The 2020 CARE ACT made changes to charitable donations. Changes that make it easier to give back!
Earn a $300 per taxpayer above-the-line deduction of cash contributions to nonprofits and other charitable organizations for 2020—even if you cannot itemize!
Individuals will have no adjusted gross income (AGI) limit on charitable contributions for 2020. For example, if you have $100,000 of AGI, you could give, in cash, up to $100,000 and deduct it this year, essentially wiping out your AGI. This is not a common strategy, but for those that sold a business or had another large, taxable event occur in 2020, a large charitable gift could make sense.
Corporations also had their charitable contribution limits raised from 10 % of taxable income to 25 % of taxable income for 2020.
These provisions encourage individuals to continue charitable donations to help nonprofits as unemployment and financial strain rises. Of course, be sure to consult your tax advisor to understand how this may be able to aid your philanthropic interests and give back to your favorite local organization(s).
Safeway, a long-time supporter of OLF, recognizes the important role grocery stores play in supporting the community. During this unprecedented time, Safeway's working with local food banks to raise funds in April to provide relief for those in the community suffering from the current crisis.
As an essential business, Safeway is also taking steps to ensure the safety of their customers and employees:
- Stores will limit the number of customers inside to 30% of capacity, implement a one-way movement in aisles and display floor decals to remind customers to remain six feet apart
- Dedicated shopping times for senior citizens and immune-compromised shoppers: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- Plexiglass partitions installed in all checkout lanes
- Enhanced store cleaning and disinfecting
- Employees have been provided masks and are conducting health checks daily
- Contact-free delivery and Drive-Up & Go services available, as well as free delivery of prescriptions
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