Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
arc Thrift Stores - Luke Stahmer	Oct 23, 2018 12:00 PM	arc Thrift Stores + Book on Down Syndrome "Why Not Them" Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge @ Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12-1pm Website = https://www.arcthrift.com/ arc Thrift Stores is now the largest social enterprise in Colorado, and one of the largest nonprofits in Colorado - and perhaps two years away from being the largest. Each year, the arc Thrift Stores generates nearly $90 million in revenue and they anticipate doing $100 million revenue by 2020. The arc Thrift Stores is also the largest funder of advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities, one of the largest employers of people with intellectual disabilities in Colorado, one of the largest employers in Colorado, as wells as one of the largest recyclers in Colorado. Book Website = www.goodreads.com/book/show/40050411-why-not-them "Why Not Them" - Lloyd Lewis's account of personal transformation and how he revolutionized a company by employing persons with disablities has a postive message that heals and inspires. More than just a story of personal triumph, or trials of a father and his son born with Down syndrome, its about the commitment to a dream, a community, and to advocacy for those in need. Our speaker, Luke Stahmer, has served on the Arc board for over a decade, including chairing two executive committies. He has taken a full-time role doing community relations and business development with an emphasis on sharing the successes of Arc in the community. He has extensive experience as an executive in both profit and not-for-profit endeavors. He co-created the Dare to Play series of camps with Ed McCaffrey. "Christian McCaffrey with Global Down Syndrome Foundation's Dare to Play Football Camp" View this heartwarming video!
Breckenridge Heritage Alliance - Cindy Hintgen	Oct 30, 2018 12:00 PM	Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge - THIS WEEK ONLY: Location is Mi Casa Restaurant (600 South Park Avenue) at 12pm MT. Explore Historic Breckenridge! BHA offers guided tours & hikes, museums & exhibits, and they're open year-round for visitors and residents to explore our charming little ski town. We will learn about all the exciting programs offered and more! The Breckenridge Heritage Alliance preserves unique historic resources in the Breckenridge area and connects residents and visitors to our past through inspiring interpretation of heritage sites and stories. The Breckenridge Heritage Alliance is a community-supported, nationally-recognized leader in local historic preservation, interpretation and authentic heritage tourism. Website: https://www.breckheritage.com/
No Speaker - Join us for Club Business	Nov 06, 2018 12:00 PM	Club Business Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT. We will focus on club business this week. Hope to see everyone there, we have great things going on, and need to make sure we have this valuable time to plan properly.
Mental Health CO - Andrew Romanoff	Nov 13, 2018 12:00 PM	Mental Health Colorado Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge @ Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12-1pm MT. Website = https://www.mentalhealthcolorado.org/ Andrew is the president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, the state’s leading advocate for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. Prior to that, he served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009 and as Speaker of the House from 2005 to 2009. A central part of Mental Health Colorado’s mission is to educate the public and reduce the stigma that still surrounds mental illness. We encourage more Coloradans to seek mental health care and to support loved ones who need it. To that end, Andrew has been conducting community presentations—discussing the nature and prevalence of mental illness, the benefits of early intervention, and the consequences of inaction.
Weekly Meeting	Nov 20, 2018 12:00 PM	(Speaker TBD) Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT.
Weekly Meeting	Nov 27, 2018 12:00 PM	(Speaker TBD) Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT.
Timberline Adult Day Services - Gini Patterson	Dec 04, 2018 12:00 PM	Timberline Adult Day Services Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT. "Enjoy your day, and know your loved one is in great care!" A community where individuals with challenges and their families’ lives are enriched through individualized programming and respite care. Our Mission is to assist and enhance the lives of individuals with cognitive, emotional or physical challenges through specialized adult day services, education and socialization with respite care for families and caregivers. Timberline is governed by an engaged board of directors from Summit County. The staff is a very dedicated team of registered nurses, certified nurse assistants, physical therapists, care navigator, activity coordinator and volunteers who provide their professional knowledge to enrich the lives of our participants. Website: https://timberlineadultday.com/ Our speaker joined Timberline in 2016 and brings over 36 years of experience in private practice and non-profit management. Her primary interest as a physical therapist since 1981 has been working with the senior population, promoting health and well-being. Gini is focused on providing exceptional programming, capacity building, increasing community partnerships and serving more families in need of respite care in Summit County.
Weekly Meeting	Dec 11, 2018 12:00 PM	(Speaker TBD) Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT.
Weekly Meeting	Dec 18, 2018 12:00 PM	(Speaker TBD) Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT.
No Meeting - Happy Holidays!!	Dec 25, 2018 12:00 PM	We will not be meeting on Tuesday, December 25th as we celebrate the holidays with our families and friends. See you in January!
No Meeting - Happy New Year!!	Jan 01, 2019 12:00 PM	We will not be meeting on Tuesday, January 1st. Happy New Year!
Weekly Meeting	Jan 08, 2019 12:00 PM	(Speaker TBD) Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT.