Posted by Erik Keith on September 26, 2008 at 10:59am
Schwab Charitable, one of the country’s largest and fastest growing nonprofits and facilitators of charitable giving with over $2 billion in assets and $350MM in annual grants, announced today the launch of an innovative microfinance guarantee program. It is the first program of its kind to enable donors to set aside a portion of their Charitable Gift Accounts to guarantee microfinance loans to the world’s poorest entrepreneurs to start, maintain or expand small businesses. Guarantees are different from direct gifts to microfinance in that funds may never have to leave a donor’s account. The new program is designed to allow donors to maximize their charitable impact by putting donated dollars to use as a microfinance guarantee while they are still held in their Charitable Gift Accounts and invested for growth and future granting.“This program gives our donors an additional opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others,” said Kim Wright-Violich, President of Schwab Charitable. “They have secured a tax deduction by making a gift to a donor-advised fund and now they can double their charitable impact by putting the funds to use once as a microfinance guarantee and then a second time as a grant to a completely different cause.”The Schwab Charitable microfinance guarantee program is expected to increase the availability and reduce the costs of microfinance loans in over 25 developing countries and will be launched in phases in response to interest, which is expected to be quite high. The first phase will begin with an estimated $20-30 million in guarantees and could help make possible well over 100,000 microloans. The program is being launched in collaboration with Grameen Foundation, a leading microfinance network, and will evolve to include Developing World Markets, a leading lender to microfinance institutions, as it grows.“We are excited to be partnering with Schwab Charitable to expand the reach of microfinance loan programs around the world,” said Alex Counts, President of Grameen Foundation. “Historically, guarantee programs have only been open to large foundations or to the very wealthy. This program opens up participation to a much broader range of donors, democratizing access and building a solid base of ongoing support.”“This Schwab Charitable microfinance initiative will very efficiently deliver needed financing to the world’s economically active poor, helping lift families out of poverty and spurring economic growth. It’s an honor to join with Schwab Charitable to execute and deliver on this mission.” said Peter Johnson, a founding partner of Developing World Markets.The Schwab Charitable microfinance guarantee program is optional and available only to Schwab Charitable donors. Donors who agree to participate will recommend that up to 10 percent of their Charitable Gift Accounts be set aside for a period of 24-36 months to help guarantee microfinance loans. Any funds used to guarantee microloans will stay in their accounts, will continue to be invested for the entire period and will be applied to the guarantee only if the microfinance program has losses in excess of reserves. In addition, Schwab Charitable will report back to participating donors on the social and economic impact that these microfinance loans provide to their various recipients.“Our clients have expressed increasing interest in supporting microfinance over the years,” said Debra Wetherby, CEO of Wetherby Asset Management, an independent investment advisory firm with more than $3 billion under management “We love this program because it will enable our clients to keep their Charitable Gift Accounts prudently invested while also putting them to immediate work in a very meaningful way. It is a true win for everybody involved.”“We are always looking for ways to help our donors maximize their charitable impact and we hope this is just the first in a series of innovative charitable ways to pledge assets held in charitable gift accounts,” said Ms. Wright-Violich. “Microfinance is the natural first step because it has a strong and successful track record, has proven to be sustainable and helps people move toward self-sufficiency.”The Schwab Charitable Microfinance Guarantee Program is another in a series of innovations from Schwab Charitable. In 2007, Schwab Charitable made charitable gift accounts accessible to an even broader group of donors by lowering the minimum initial contribution from $10,000 to $5,000 and the minimum grant size from $250 to $100. In addition, its Charitable Asset Management program — a philanthropic option that allows high net worth donors who contribute $250,000 or more to nominate an independent investment advisor to manage their donated funds — is the leading program of its kind. Schwab Charitable was the first leading national donor-advised fund to offer donors the option to have advisors manage the assets in their Charitable Gift Accounts.For more information about Schwab Charitable or the Schwab Charitable microfinance program, visit www.schwabcharitable.org.
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25 members of the Arapahoe Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution participated in the Louisville Labor Day Parade. Many members wore Colonial Costume. 14 hildren of the American Revolution, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution also marched in the parade, dressed in Colonial costume and everyone handed out over 900 American Flags and cards describing the committees of Scholarship, Project Patriot and American History Essay Contests for Boulder Valley Schools.
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Women in theWork Force EventOn Saturday October 18th , Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County will join forces with the 29th Street Mall to host Women in the Workforce. This event will help women from Boulder County who are looking to enter or re-enter the work-force by providing them with training and coaching. We will help with job hunting and inter-viewing skills and provide tips for dressing and make up. The mall will provide support from merchants like Macy’s, Sophora and others. The highlight of the event will be a “What Not to Wear Fashion Show. “
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Posted by Erik Keith on September 24, 2008 at 2:00pm
Award-winning veteran journalist David Brancaccio, Stephen Lewis, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations and Barbara J. Krumsiek, Chair, CEO, and President of Calvert Group, Ltd. are among a powerful group of speakers and topics slated for the 19th annual SRI in the Rockies Conference, October 26–29, 2008.Mr. Brancaccio, host of the PBS news magazine NOW and author of Squandering Aimlessly; will moderate a roundtable on industry trends at SRI in the Rockies, which will be held at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler in the stunning Canadian Rockies in Whistler, British Columbia. This year’s meeting is expected to draw a record 700 sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) industry practitioners and professionals from related fields in the United States, Canada, and around the world—the largest gathering in the conference’s 19-year history.The 2008 conference theme is Beyond Borders: Investing & Partnering for a Sustainable World. Sessions will focus on sustainable finance and investing, ramifications of the credit crisis, business ethics and transparency, new trends in shareholder activism, climate change, various emerging issues and industries like clean tech, the latest on community investing, and a host of other topics.In addition to Mr. Brancaccio, plenary speakers include:• Doug Bauer, Senior Vice President , Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors• Melissa Brown, former Executive Director, Association of Sustainable and Responsible Investment in Asia (ASrIA)• Timothy "Scott" Case, Technologist, Entrepreneur, Inventor: Co-Founder, priceline.com• Michelle Chan, Program Manager, Green Investments Project, Friends of the Earth; President of BankTrack• Dave Chen, Venture Capitalist; Chairman of the Oregon Innovation Council• Matt Christensen, Executive Director, European Social Investment Forum• Eugene Ellmen, Executive Director, Social Investment Organization, Canada• Sarah Forrest, Executive Director, Goldman Sachs Sustain, London• Reynold Hert, President, CEO and Director, Western Forest Products Inc.• Jennifer James, Urban Cultural Anthropologist• Michael Jantzi, President and Founder, Jantzi Research• Barbara J. Krumsiek, Chair, CEO, and President of Calvert Group, Ltd.• Valerie Langer, Director, BC Coast Campaigns, ForestEthics• Kenneth G. Lay, Vice President and Treasurer, The World Bank• Stephen Lewis, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations• Ross McMillan, President and CEO, Tides Canada Foundation• Ken Melamed, Mayor of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, BC• Sandra Odendahl, Chair, North American Task Force, UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)• Jack Robinson, Founder, Winslow Management Company• Richard Russell, Board President, The Russell Family Foundation• Art Sterritt, Executive Director of the Coastal First Nations• Lisa Woll, CEO of the Social Investment Forum (U.S.)SRI in the Rockies is a partnership between First Affirmative Financial Network and the non-profit Social Investment Forum (SIF). The conference attracts a wide range of investment professionals—from financial advisors to institutional investors and mutual fund companies—as well as social research and proxy voting organizations. Members of religious organizations and social change non-profits, and officers from community development banks, credit unions and related organizations also will be in attendance.
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Posted by Erik Keith on September 23, 2008 at 10:59am
The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (www.sustainablecolorado.org) today announced the names of six of its eight Heroes of Sustainability finalists who have led the way to a more sustainable future in four categories: non-profit, business, government and academia. The finalists will be showcased during the Sustainability Gala scheduled for Thursday, October 16 at the Sherman Events Center in Denver.Residents of Colorado were encouraged to nominate people who show leadership and innovation in addressing any aspect of sustainability – economic, social and/or environmental. The selections are intentionally diverse – from major corporations to the grassroots efforts of a few concerned citizens – to emphasize the full collaborative scope of the sustainability movement.“The finalists have led the way to a more sustainable future through leadership and innovation,” said Aaron Nelson, Project Director for Alliance for Sustainable Colorado. “We are proud to be able to recognize these Heroes of Sustainability for their perseverance and hard work in bettering their communities. Their contributions will have a positive impact on many generations to come.”1. Kris Holstrom, the Regional Sustainability Coordinator for The New Community Coalition is an organic farmer and community activist and has done work with the Youth Empowering Sustainability Club, recycling and composting regional project and the regional zero waste plan.2. Katrina Blair does work with the Turtle Lake Refuge whose mission is to celebrate the connection between wild lands and personal health. She provides locally grown organic greens to public schools.3. Evolve is a company that has learned to turn a profit while making the world a better place by developing and selling apparel - custom uniforms from organic fabrics and materials.4. Lend Lease Communities build green communities, mixed use, master planned, with holistic approach that covers environment, social and economic sustainability.5. Fort Carson (Army base) made incredible progress by accomplishing 45 percent water reduction, a new 12-acre solar photovoltaic array generating 3,200 megawatts of power annually, new facilities constructed to meet U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Silver criteria and solid waste reductions that saved the installation over half a million dollars in 2007.6. Director of Greening for Denver’s Host Committee, Parry Burnap led the community-based Greening Subcommittee to promote and foster sustainable operations, policies and practices.The Sustainability Gala will include cocktails, live and silent auctions, and dinner prepared from local and organic foods. Local growers will be on hand to exhibit and discuss their products and processes.For more information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Rick Blauvelt at rblauvelt@sustainablecolorado.org or by phone 303-572-1536 x1016.The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado is a nonprofit organization created to unify the sustainability movement in Colorado by building collaborative networks among individuals, nonprofit organizations, business, government, and academia. The organization’s green office building, the Alliance Center at 1536 Wynkoop Street near Union Station, is a multi-tenant sustainability hub housing 27 nonprofit organizations. To request a tour of the Alliance Center, contact Emily Andrews at eandrews@sustainablecolorado.org.
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I recently attended the Boulder Valley School District Parent Council candidate forum. From perusing candidate websites, sometimes it appears that the candidates are very similar in their views and positions. However, after listening to the candidates at the forum, there was a clear difference between the candidates in Boulder Valley. Every single democratic candidate was present at the forum or sent a representative from their campaign. Several of the republican candidates did not show up or send a representative. After listening to the candidates it was obvious that the democratic candidates were head and shoulders above the republicans in their knowledge of school district issues, issues involving finance and spending in government and issues of concern to parents. If you are still undecided about local candidates, I would suggest taking advantage of the forums available to you to go and listen to the candidates. You will be impressed with the thoughtful intelligent individuals who are currently running for office on the democratic ticket.
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Posted by Ann Brandt on September 13, 2008 at 3:17pm
I just finished reading Resistance, a novel set in WWII Wales. The author has given the timeline a different twist. The Germans are winning, the Allied Invasion has failed and Britain is about to fall to the Nazis. In the opening scene all of the men in this remote valley famland have left--mysteriously disappearing during the night. That fall a patrol of five German soldiers arrives in the valley. The story centers on what happens during an exceptionally harsh winter when the two elements--the native farmwomen and the German soldiers are thrown together in a life style that cannot end well. The ending will surprise you.
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Posted by Erik Keith on September 11, 2008 at 6:15pm
First Affirmative Financial Network and the Social Investment Forum, hosts of the 19th annual SRI in the Rockies Conference, have designed their 2008 event to be a “green meeting.” This year’s conference is expected to draw a record 700 sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) industry practitioners and professionals to Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, October 26–28, 2008.According to the Convention Industry Council's definition, a green meeting is “a meeting or event that incorporates environmental considerations to minimize its negative impact on the environment.”George Gay, CEO of First Affirmative, is planning for the 2008 SRI in the Rockies Conference to be a model of social responsibility, and not only with regard to the environment. “It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the changes necessary to create a genuinely ‘green’ meeting,” says Gay. “But whatever we do now—even simply asking questions of hotels—contributes to the momentum that will move green meetings to the mainstream.”As part of First Affirmative’s conference planning process, hotels are asked to complete a request for proposal (RFP) that includes the Best Practices Survey developed by the Green Hotel Initiative (GHI). Hotels that fail to address the RFP's sustainability questions or to complete the GHI survey are eliminated from consideration.The SRI in the Rockies request for proposal also includes extensive questions regarding a hotel's sustainability efforts, such as whether or not the property has evaluated its carbon footprint, is LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), uses locally grown and/or organic food, has a recycling program, and exhibits a commitment to energy efficiency in its operation.“It's an evolutionary, rather than a revolutionary, process,” says First Affirmative President, Steve Schueth. “As we continue to raise the bar on this event each year, we encourage more green events and conventions across the spectrum.”Greening SRI in the Rockies includes working with hotel staff onsite to create awareness as well as lowering energy usage. For example, rather than daily room delivery of newspapers, they are distributed by request. At meals, pitchers of water and other beverages are made available with empty glasses rather than all glasses being pre-filled; bottled water is not available. When attendees enter their rooms, they will find that the television is off, as is all superfluous lighting. Rather than housekeeping replacing bed linens and towels daily, they are instructed to replace them only upon request. The Conference has a Recycling Sponsor, and a Carbon Offset Sponsor. For additional information, please go to http://www.sriintherockies.com/d/SRIR08_Sustainability.pdf.This year’s conference venue, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, has been awarded a 4 Green Key Rating in the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. For more information, please go to http://www.hotelassociation.ca/site/programs/green_key.htm.A new study, “The Green Event Imperative” by the Event Marketing Institute, found that investment in green event marketing could double over the next 18 months. But the study also found that companies claiming to be active in green initiatives have a significant gap between their participation and their level of commitment.ABOUT FIRST AFFIRMATIVEFirst Affirmative Financial Network, LLC (www.FirstAffirmative.com) is an independent fee-only Registered Investment Advisor (SEC File #801-5687). The company, which manages about $700 million in client portfolios, offers consulting and asset management services through a nationwide network of investment professionals who specialize in serving socially conscious investors. First Affirmative produces the annual SRI in the Rockies Conference (www.SRIintheRockies.com), the premier conference for the sustainable and responsible investment industry in North America.ABOUT THE SOCIAL INVESTMENT FORUMThe Social Investment Forum (SIF) is the U.S. membership association dedicated to advancing the concept, practice, and growth of socially and environmentally responsible investing. SIF members integrate economic, environmental, social, and governance factors into their investment decisions. SIF membership includes more than 500 social investment practitioners and institutions, including financial professionals, analysts, portfolio managers, banks, mutual funds, researchers, foundations, community development organizations, and public educators. More information about the Forum, including the 2007 Report on Socially Responsible Investing Trends in the United States, is available at www.socialinvest.org.REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIPSTo register to attend the conference, go to www.sriintherockies.com/register.jsp. For assistance with registration and sponsorships, please contact Krystala Kalil at 303-442-4463 / krystala@SRIintheRockies.com.MEDIA QUESTIONSMo Shafroth for First Affirmative and SRI in the Rockies: 720-470-3653 / mshafroth@csg-pr.comPatrick Mitchell for the Social Investment Forum: 703-276-3266 / pmitchell@hastingsgroup.com
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Posted by Erik Keith on September 11, 2008 at 4:45pm
The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (www.sustainablecolorado.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to unifying the sustainability movement in all 50 states across the country, today announced that it was successful in exposing over 500 bloggers, journalists, celebrities and political and business leaders to its message of a more unified environmental sustainability network at the “Big Tent” event during the 2008 Democratic National Convention.The Big Tent, an 8,000 square-foot two-story structure, for the first time provided 500 bloggers and new media journalists with work space during the Democratic National Convention. The Tent also hosted in-depth panels with prominent national leaders including energy executive T. Boone Pickens, Executive Director of the Sierra Club Carl Pope, Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO), Congresswoman Donna Edwards (MD-4); Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Digg founder Kevin Rose, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress John Podesta, and many more (For a full list of panelists, see www.bigtentdenver.org.)Katie Couric Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjy-HOupcq8Political leaders — including Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) — as well as actors Sean Penn and Darryl Hannah and other celebrities visited the tent, making it one of the places to be during the DNC. In addition, The Smithsonian Institution will archive Big Tent memorabilia in its political collection.“The Big Tent will be remembered as a defining moment for the sustainability movement and new media,” said Aaron Nelson, Project Director for Alliance for Sustainable Colorado. “New media has tremendous influence and we will work closely with them as we unify the sustainability movement across the country.”Colorado Biz Magazine- People Planet Report Interview: http://www.cobizmag.com/video.asp?do=openvideo&video=129&channel=4The “Big Tent” hosted by the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, Progress Now and Daily Kos, hosted panel discussions on topics such as the economy, energy independence, the war, the environment, and the role of media in politics. During the event over 4,000 new media, traditional media and thought leaders passed through the “Big Tent” flap on August 25-29th, making it a first of its kind event.The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado is a nonprofit organization created to unify the sustainability movement in Colorado by building collaborative networks among individuals, nonprofit organizations, business, government, and academia. The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado's green office building, the Alliance Center at 1536 Wynkoop Street near Union Station, is home to 27 nonprofit organizations. To request a tour of the Alliance Center, contact Emily Andrews at eandrews@sustainablecolorado.org.
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Posted by Erik Keith on September 9, 2008 at 11:53am
Integrated Asset Services, LLC (IAS, www.iasreo.com), a leader in default management and residential collateral valuation, today released its IAS360 House Price Index for July 2008. The monthly report, which includes the most current and granular data available in the industry, showed a 0.9% appreciation in house prices on a national level in July, and a -11.4% decline from July 2007 to July 2008.The IAS360 House Price Index is a comprehensive housing index tracking monthly change in the median sales price of detached single-family residences across the U.S. The index, based on all arms-length transactions, tracks data at a “neighborhood” level, which is then rolled up to report on the changes in 360 counties, nine census divisions, four regions, and the nation overall. The IAS360 House Price Index is delivered on a monthly basis.“The IAS360 HPI is unique in that it’s not a seasonally adjusted or smoothed index,” says Dave McCarthy, President and CEO of Integrated Asset Services. “This combined with its timeliness and granularity give lenders, investors and consumers a peek at the raw changes in home price forecasts from the front lines.”At the broader census region level, results for July show three out of four U.S. census regions experiencing gains in house prices, with only the West region continuing to show a decline. On a year-over-year basis, however, all four census regions are still posting losses, the most notable being the West, the only region with a double-digit decline.Results for the month of July at the Census Division level showed six out of nine U.S. census divisions posting gains during July, but only two—East North Central, which posted the largest jump in July, and West South Central, which posted the largest decline—have appreciated year over year.IAS also provides “neighborhood” level house price trends through its iMVI product. More information on iMVI can be found on the IAS website, www.iasreo.com/cs.html.*Due to the timeliness of the data, the IAS360 House Price Index is subject to revisions on a monthly basis.About Integrated Asset Services, LLC.IAS (www.iasreo.com) is a privately-held Colorado-based corporation specializing in default mortgage services including valuation, reconciliation and full cycle REO disposition. The Company’s advanced valuation and volatility technology combined with its expert professional services help its clients reduce exposure while expediting the entire asset management process. Founded by REO industry experts, IAS provides services that go beyond industry expectations; from the level of integrity of its employees to the measurably better service it routinely provides.###This press release contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding future results of operations and market opportunities that are based on InteliReal and IAS’ current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the company and its industry. Investors are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements as a result of the success of IAS’ branding and consumer awareness campaign and other marketing efforts; competition from existing and potential competitors; and IAS’s ability to continue to develop and integrate new products, services and technologies.
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Posted by Downtown Gal on September 5, 2008 at 11:25am
Today, DowntownGal Shoes & More announced the opening of the company’s latest effort to offer men’s and women’s high-end designer shoes at some of the lowest prices found online anywhere. With a fresh new look and edgy branding, Downtowngalshoes.net, was launched with extreme discounts on all Kate Spade designer shoes and Diaper Bags.To see the complete press release, click here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1246004.htm
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Posted by Erik Keith on September 4, 2008 at 3:33pm
During the 2008 Democratic National Convention, REC Solar (www.recsolar.com), an industry-leading provider of residential and commercial solar electric systems and MySpace.com provided clean, renewable energy to convention participants and their tech tools at a solar-powered recharging station located in the heart of Denver, CO.The Democratic National Convention set out the goal of making this the greenest convention in history by promoting sustainable practices to minimize the environmental impacts of the convention. Among the projects that were initiated was the installation of a solar electric system on the MySpace/REC Solar Recharging Station, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Colorado Convention Center, the Pepsi Center and at the Denver International Airport.“The focus on renewable energy during the DNC did a tremendous job in highlighting solar power and its incredible potential in weaning us off of our dependence on fossil fuels,” said Angiolo Laviziano, President and CEO of REC Solar.At the MySpace Solar Recharging Station, powered by REC Solar, people used solar powered computers to access the internet and re-charged their iPods, cell phones, laptops and other gadgets.“It’s exciting to see the next generation of energy consumers embrace alternative energy sources. Their collective ability to adopt new technologies will play a vital role in raising awareness of alternative energy sources that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help move us away from our dependence on fossil fuels,” said Laviziano. “We look forward to reaching out to this growing and critical community in promoting solar electricity.”REC Solar has installed more solar electric systems in the United States over the past two years than any other company, according to the California Solar Initiative (CSI). With several million watts of solar installed, REC serves California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, and Oregon residents and business owners. Founded in 1997, the company specializes in grid-tied solar electric design and installation, offering affordable solar solutions for all residential and commercial customers. REC Solar is committed to lowering the cost of solar power through efficient processes, innovative products, and outstanding customer service.About REC Solar, Inc.REC Solar, Inc. is an industry-leading solar solutions provider specializing in grid-tied residential and commercial installations. With a local presence in all major solar markets in the United States and with millions of watts installed, REC Solar is committed to lowering the cost of solar power through efficient processes, innovative products, and outstanding customer service. REC Solar is among the nation’s largest solar integrators and currently operates offices throughout 5 states (CA, CO, HI, OR and NJ). For additional information on REC Solar visit www.recsolar.com or call 1-888-OK-SOLAR (888-657-6527).About MySpace.comMySpace, a unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc., is the premier lifestyle portal for connecting with friends, discovering popular culture, and making a positive impact on the world. MySpace has created a connected global community by integrating web profiles, blogs, instant messaging, e-mail, music streaming, music videos, photo galleries, classified listings, events, groups, college communities, and member forums. MySpace's international network includes more than 29 localized community sites in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Latin America, Mexico, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, India, Japan, and New Zealand. Fox Interactive Media is a division of News Corp. (NYSE:NWS)
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FREE REI SURVIVAL SKILLS CLINICS:Most survival situations happen when you least expect it and when you are least prepared. Before you head to the hills this fall to explore the color change or the bugling elk, join the Cottonwood Institute for a Free Survival Clinic at REI to participate in an interactive survival scenario, learn about survival priorities, tips, strategies, and techniques, and will learn how to make a personal survival kit. We have 2 Free Clinics in September:REI Denver Flagship Store - Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 at 7pm located at: 1416 Platte Street, Denver, CO 80202.REI Boulder Store - Tuesday, September 30th, 2008, at 7pm located at: 1789 28th Street, Boulder, CO 80301.ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL SKILLS: LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!Taking a free survival class, reading a survival book, or watching a survival show is an important first step, but to really learn these skills it is essential to take a course to get the dirt time to confidently rely on these skills in a real survival situation. We are gearing up for our Essential Survival Skills course for adults on October 2 - 5, 2008, but our registration deadline for this course ends this Friday, September 5th, so register today! Bring a friend and practice essential survival skills, including natural shelters, friction fire, water location and procurement, and complete a 24-hour survival scenario to apply your new skills.If you have any questions, please contact Ford Church, Cottonwood Institute Executive Director, via Email: ford@cottonwoodinstitute.org or by phone at (303) 447-1076.
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