HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. 2014 Vail Symposium Tier IV Funding applicationVAIL COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS
2014 EVENT FUNDING APPLICATION
NAME OF EVENT: Vail Symposium
PROPOSED DATE(S): January – March 2014 (see attached for exact date of
each event)
AMOUNT OF CASH FUNDING REQUESTED: $50,000
PRODUCING ENTITY: Vail Symposium
1. President or Executive Director’s Name: Tracey Flower
2. Name and Title of Person Completing the Application: Alby Segall, Curator
3. Business Address: Please include the physical address as well as the mailing
address: 40780 US Hwy 6 and 24, Suite 203, Avon, Colorado 81620; P.O. Box
3038, Vail, Colorado 81658
4. Contact Info:
• Telephone: Main/Cell/Fax M: 970-476-0954/C: 970-331-1296/F: 970-476-0710
• E-Mail Address tracey@vailsymposium.org
5. Event and/or Organization Website: www.vailsymposium.org
6. Number of years your organization has been in business: 43
7. Mission Statement
Affordable, thought-provoking and diverse programs for all.
The Vail Symposium is a grassroots, non-profit organization that has been part of
the life and history of Vail since 1971. Our mission is to provide educational
programs for the Vail Valley community that are thought-provoking, diverse and
affordable.
8. Organization's tax status: For Profit or Non-Profit*/Not-for-Profit*
• Non-Profit (501C-3), or Not-for-Profit (501C-6) organizations, please attach current
State Department of Revenue Certificate with this application.
See attached
• Does the Event benefit a charity? If yes, please name the beneficiary.
The Vail Symposium events all benefit the Vail Symposium, a 501(c)(3) Charity
EVENT DESCRIPTION: (Contact information that may be useful is provided in
“Attachment D”)
1. Detailed description of the event and its activities. If the event will have a
culinary component, please include feedback from the Vail Restaurant Group.
Please refer to the attached 2014 Vail Symposium Program brochure for
specific descriptions of each of the thirteen programs that make up the
2014 Vail Symposium event. The following is a detailed explanation of our
request.
Summary
The Vail Symposium has been an important part of the cultural and
intellectual fabric of Vail for over 43 years.
We keep our community smart, engaged and plugged-in.
We are well on the road to financial stability thanks to:
growing major donors.
forging partnerships with businesses and foundations.
support from the Town of Vail.
revitalized leadership.
enhanced programs & events.
We currently have many programs with attendance of over 200 people.
90% of attendees surveyed said that the Vail Symposium is an important
addition to our community and that it would be a significant loss if it
were to go away.
We create an educational environment for lifelong learners.
We spread ideas, convene the community and initiate stimulating
conversation and dialogue.
Therefore, we are requesting $50,000 from the Town of Vail to help
support this important Vail institution and by extension, Vail itself.
For forty-three years the Vail Symposium has been the constant intellectual
force in Vail. One only needs to look on the wall of the Town Council
chambers to be reminded of the Symposium’s role in the growth of this
vibrant and diverse community. Those Thomas Benton posters speak volumes
about how the Vail Symposium has initiated thought for over four decades.
No other Vail non-profit institution provides the diversity of programs that the
Symposium does. We have become a vital part of the fabric of what make Vail
so special.
The Vail Symposium is unique to Vail. While our programs are indeed
wonderful, they are enhanced by the ancillary benefit of stimulating and
attracting an entire group of people who thrive on lifelong learning. Whether
or not one actually attends all the Vail Symposium programs, there’s no
avoiding being surrounded by the invigorating people that the Symposium
helps attract. The Symposium is truly about community. When Terry Minger,
then the Town Manager, started the Vail Symposium it was to ensure that Vail
became a community and not just a resort. We believe we have helped to do
that, and we hope you appreciate that aspect of what we represent.
If the Town of Vail believes that intellectual stimulation adds spice and
flavor to the Vail experience, then we are the best restaurant in town.
We are confident in our mission as we approach our forty fourth year filled
with thought provoking speakers and topical conversations that engage the
thousands of residents, part time home owners and out of town visitors who
comprise our audience.
We know we must diversify our reliance on individual donations (currently
70% of annual revenue) by growing our major donor constituents and
increasing our efforts to achieve support from businesses, foundations and
government institutions. We are actively working to do exactly that. We
further believe we can increase the drawing power of our programs and
expand our audience by:
enhancing our publicity directed to visitors.
attracting speakers each with celebrity profiles (see 2014 Winter
Schedule).
Increasing our promotional efforts for each piece of the Vail
Symposium program.
To this end, we are asking the Town of Vail for financial support for the Vail
Symposium as an organization that produces over thirty different events
every year. Our request is for support of the entirety of the Vail Symposium
program excluding the four fundraising events we produce each year.
Our two and a half hour format with audience engagement has been well
received. Although, it is often the case that we have to bring the Q&A to a
close to accommodate those who have dinner reservations, while some in the
audience would prefer to continue. We have become experienced hosts and
regularly receive compliments for the hard-hitting topics and speakers’
subject knowledge. We resist changing this format and, like TED, try to spread
ideas and stimulate conversation. Our individual programs regularly attract
over 100 participants. In the past year we have had nine programs that
attracted over 200 attendees each.
While we charge a fee for attending our events ($35 at the door, $25 in
advance, $10 students), the gate never covers the costs of the events (see
attached 2014 Budget).
We are currently using electronic survey equipment at most of our programs
to collect data about the demographics, attitudes and desires of our
audiences. We are finding that our audience is diverse, 25 to 75 years of age.
Different program topics attract somewhat different audiences. Most are full
and part time residents of Vail and Edwards, with Beaver Creek and Eagle also
represented. Over 90% of our attendees feel that the Vail Symposium is an
important addition to the cultural and intellectual life of the Town of Vail and
the Valley and that it would be a significant loss if we were not present.
The Vail Symposium is clearly part of the educational framework of Vail,
Colorado. Our focus on life long learning invigorates the local population. The
Vail Symposium Living At Your Peak Series of programs is developing a
reputation for bringing to Vail well known and scholarly speakers on the
subject of consciousness and healing (see 2014 Winter Brochure). Our
presence helps Vail remain a premier international mountain resort as well as
a community that attracts guests from all parts of the United States. What
would Aspen be without the Aspen Institute or Powder Mountain without the
Summit Series? What would Vail be without the Vail Symposium?
It is our hope that the Town of Vail will favorably consider granting the Vail
Symposium $50,000 in order for us to continue to bring exceptional thought
provoking and intellectually stimulating programs to Vail’s citizens and guests
and achieve the goals articulated in this proposal.
2. Where will the event be located within the Town of Vail? Please list the
specific venues that you plan to utilize, including dates and times, and whether
or not you have contacted them to confirm availability. The Event Producer is
responsible for booking and securing any necessary venues.
We have currently booked events at the Donovan, the Grandview and Antlers at
Vail. Please refer to our 2014 Winter Program brochure for the exact dates. All of our
venues are confirmed.
3. Will any portion of the event take place outside of the Town of Vail? If yes,
please explain.
We will hold three of our events in Cordillera as they have sponsored those events
and provided free venues. One event, in partnership with TEDxVail Women has
already been held at the Edwards Interfaith Chapel.
4. Are additional in-kind services being requested from the Town of Vail? If
yes, please explain, including a description of anticipated impacts on Town of
Vail services: i.e. bus service, parking (both for event production support
vehicles and attendees), traffic control, street closures, police services, etc.
(The event promoter will be charged for all labor, materials and equipment
unless such services are specifically exempted and approved as part of the
Special Event Permit.)
The Town of Vail has already provided us with in kind support with venue expenses.
At the Donovan and the Grandview we only pay the cleaning fees. We have no
additional requests for in kind support from the Town of Vail.
5. Is this a new or existing event? If existing, please describe the location(s) of
the event in previous years and the number of years it has been produced.
The Vail Symposium is in its forty-third year. We have always held the majority of our
programs in the Town of Vail although throughout the forty-three years we have
used other venues in Edwards and Beaver Creek.
Our name—The Vail Symposium—speaks to our allegiance to the Town of Vail and
our brand recognition.
6. People:
• Number of participants (athletes, artists, exhibitors, etc.) anticipated
Over 2500
• Number of volunteers needed
We recruit, manage and reward our own volunteer corps of approximately 30
volunteers
• Number of event staff
The Vail Symposium has two full time employees and one part time contract worker
• Total Number of spectators/attendees anticipated and estimate: 2500 estimated
o 70% Local
o 20% In-state (non-local)
o 8% Out of State
o 2% International
7. Description of potential benefits to the Town of Vail, including an estimated
# of incremental room nights and increased spending generated. What return
on investment (ROI) should the Town of Vail expect?
As stated above, the Vail Symposium audience is largely first and second Vail
homeowners. The number of additional room nights would be a result of Front
Range participants who come to Vail to see one of our thirteen events this winter.
Our program is compelling enough with presenters like David Rubenstein, Gary Hart,
Barney Frank, Randi Weingarten, Frederick Hess and many others, that we expect
to draw a small amount for each of these programs.
The real ROI for the Town of Vail is the presence of a valuable, respected and tested
life long learning component to the mix of activity to be found in Vail in the winter.
There is no other organization in the Vail Valley that does what the Vail Symposium
does year after year. And the fact that we get better at it year after year presents an
opportunity for the Town of Vail to be known not only as a great place to ski, hike,
bike and see and hear great culture events, but to be known as a place that
promotes intellectual conversation and life long learning opportunities.
BUDGET:
1. Please attach a complete and detailed event budget, including anticipated
revenues and expenses, as well as the amount to be dedicated to marketing
efforts.
See attached
2. What % of the total event budget is the CSE being asked to fund?
Approximately 20%
3. Describe briefly how you will use the funds that you are requesting from the
CSE.
The funds are used to procure speakers for the event, provide accommodations,
travel expenses, audio visual, promotional materials and staff support. We will apply
a portion of the funds directly to increased marketing efforts.
4. Should the CSE decide not to support this event, will it still occur?
Perhaps, but with lower expectations.
5. What is the $ amount of sponsorships from alternative sources reflected in
the event budget?
We have no additional cash sponsorships for the Vail Symposium Winter Program
other than the money for the three programs held in Cordillera. We do get in kind
support from Crazy Mountain Brewery, West Vail Liquor Mart, Antlers at Vail, Vail
Daily, Colorado Mountain Express and Big Delicious.
6. What % of the total event budget do you expect the event itself to generate?
(i.e. ticket sales, merchandise, food and alcohol sales, etc.)
Approximately 20%
7. If possible, would you intend to host the event in Vail beyond 2014? If yes,
for how many years beyond 2014?
We intend to be present as the intellectual conscience of Vail for at least another
forty-three years.
8. Do you anticipate requesting funding from the CSE next year? If yes, given
that the CSE encourages the development of additional sponsors in order to
leverage their own investments, and anticipates that as events become
established they will become less reliant on public funds, please explain how
you intend to grow the event and indicate what %, if any, of the total event
budget you anticipate requesting next year.
We do anticipate requesting funds from the Town of Vail/CSE next year. And we are
always trying to support our event and our programs with sponsorships. We strongly
believe that with the financial support from the Town of Vail we will be able to
leverage additional financial support from local and regional companies that see a
benefit in reaching the audience that participates in our event and programs.
At this point, we anticipate asking for the same amount of funding next year.
Following 2015, we would like to develop a program support agreement with the
Town of Vail for a reduction of funding each year of 20% until in 2019 we are no
longer reliant on funding from the Town of Vail. This sponsorship model is used by
the Canadian government and has been adopted by some American foundations.
MARKETING:
1. Please provide a detailed description of your marketing plan and indicate
how the budget will support the program.
The Vail Symposium gets in kind advertising and advertorial support from the Vail
Daily. This support is vital to our marketing efforts. Don Rogers, Publisher, is on the
Board of Directors of the Vail Symposium. In addition we get front-range advertising
support from 5280 Magazine with two full page event/program schedules each year.
Our social media network is strong. We have a weekly electronic newsletter and
regular Facebook and Twitter posts. Our Program Brochure is distributed
electronically to over 5000 households and mailed to over 2500 households every
winter. We meet once a year with the hospitality staff of the hotels and lodges to
inform them of our event and programs.
We have not had the luxury of supporting these efforts with a significant marketing
budget. Over the years we have been successful at finding partners who believe in
our mission and the service we provide this community to help us promote and
spread the word about the Vail Symposium. One of the specific ways we would use
the funds from the Town of Vail is to develop a better marketing plan and
implementation.
2. Explanation of potential for sponsorships and media exposure.
We believe that there is potential to get each of our programs within the Vail
Symposium Winter event sponsored to offset our direct costs. Just as we were able
to secure cash sponsorship from Cordillera, we think there are companies that see a
benefit in exposure to 9ur audience.
Public Access TV5 continues to film our programs. With the level of speakers we
have attracted for the winter of 2014, we believe that given the proper lead time and
funding support, we can attract media exposure from the Front Range and beyond.
The reach of media exposure will be a function of financial commitment and timing.
3. Specify any marketing support you are requesting.
Other that the $50,000 of event sponsorship support, we are not requesting
additional funding. However, any effort the Town of Vail makes to include the Vail
Symposium 2014 Winter Program in their promotional efforts would be welcomed.
Adding the intellectual and engaging component of the Vail Symposium into the
promotional materials of the Town of Vail would be mutually beneficial.
4. Name, telephone number and email addresses of your PR and marketing
contacts.
Same as above.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
1. References and/or referrals from other communities are required if you do
not have a prior history of producing events in Vail.
2. Explanation of how you will direct prospective attendees to book lodging
within the Town of Vail and a description of how you will track the number of
lodging nights generated.
We will work directly with the Antlers on booking guests for our programs.
3. Previous year's event evaluation, including income and expense statement
(if existing event).
N/A
4. Past or projected demographics of event attendees and estimated spending.
Our attendees are primarily first and second home owners with 10% out of
town visitors.
Please refer to the proposal outlined under the Event Description for this information.
5. Organization rosters naming:
All officers and respective positions
Chair of Board of Directors: Rohn Robbins
Treasurer of Board of Directors: Rob LeVine
Executive Director: Tracey Flower
Curator: Alby Segall
Board of Directors and positions
Board Of Directors
Rohn K. Robbins, Chair
Rob LeVine, Treasurer
Pam Brandmeyer
Nancy Burton
Jay Huffard
Andy Kaufman
Rob LeVine
Michael Losier
Maricela Luevanos
Dale & Jeanne Mosier
Don Rogers
James C. Ruh
Eric Wiseman
Alby Segall
Advisory Council:
Brian Aberle
Michael Balk
Pam Bard
Doris Dewton
Kat Haber
Bob Holmes
Michele Hovey
Elaine Kelton
Barbara Krichbaum
Jamie Metzl
Dr. Jordan Metzl
Brian Nolan
JK Perry
Kathi Renman
Nancy Slowikowski
Pamela Smith
Hans Willimann
Honorary Board:
Karen Morter, Chair Emeritus
Terry Minger
Priscilla O'Neil
Ebby Pinson
The CSE appreciates the inclusion, in electronic format please, of any additional support
materials such as DVD’s, programs, news articles or other printed materials.
Vail Symposium
2014 Budget
Total Budget
Jan - Dec 14
38,750.00
199,750.00
238,500.00
1,500.00
4,500.00
244,500.00
32,305.00
-
5,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
5,000.00 *Program Portion of Payroll
300.00 18,000.00
4,500.00 14,000.00
2,500.00 30,000.00
1,200.00
12,500.00 3,000.00
4,500.00 4,400.00
39,500.00 69,400.00
29,300.00
1,400.00
5,150.00
2,500.00
2,750.00
600.00
1,200.00
Curator 18,000.00
Executive Director Salary 56,000.00
Administrative Salary 40,000.00
-
Health Insurance 6,000.00
Payroll Taxes 9,600.00
129,600.00
143,200.00
244,305.00
195.00
Subtotal Revenue
Total Event Sales
Fund Raising
Total Fundraising
Ad Revenue
Cash from Books & Posters
Interest Income
Total Income
Expense
Travel
Total Administration
Event Expense
Audio-Visual Rental
Event CC Fees/COGS
Film Royalties
Food and Refreshments
Gifts for speakers
Honorarium
Paid Dinners
Set-up Expenses
Total Payroll Expenses
Venue Costs
Total Event Expense
Fund Raising Expense
Operating Costs
Advertising/Media
Brochures and Programs
Design
Postage
Promotional Materials
Web Site Maintenance
Payroll Expenses*
Total Operating Costs
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
SympoSium
winter
2013 - 2014
Gracie Slick once famously sang “feed your head.”
Although of another time, and undoubtedly in another
context, the Jefferson Airplane’s white rabbit and
the Vail Symposium share at least two commonalities.
First of all, the Surrealistic Pillow album in which white rabbit was
featured is circa 1967. the Vail Symposium hails from the same near
neighborhood, 1971. Close enough for tie-dyed kissin’ cousins anyway.
what else the song and the Vail Symposium share – albeit via very
different means – is the goal of expanding consciousness and,
in expanding consciousness, to promote one’s personal
growth and one’s awareness. this has been the goal
and the mission of the Vail Symposium for what is
now two years into our fifth decade of service to, and
membership in, the Vail community.
By presenting timely, thought-provoking
programming, the Symposium provides a forum to
challenge, stimulate, inspire, and sometimes, to even
spark a previously unconsidered commitment. every
action, after all, begins with the ember of a thought.
without your support, of course, none of this happens.
to our financial supporters; thank you. to our selfless volunteers,
you are at times the glue and at times the emollient that keeps the
locomotive running. to our staff, words are not enough although “tireless”,
“committed” and “indebted” come to mind.
As the new Chair, i find myself in the footprints of those larger than
myself and upon the foundation of what my predecessors have created, it
is my aim to both “stay the course” and to take the Vail Symposium in new
and unexplored directions. there will remain the staples to be sure: world
affairs, public policy, politics, and controversy. there will remain the arts,
of course, portions of which among our programming we intend to grow.
But there will be new and un-ploughed fields to explore as well; the world
is a quickly changing place and one of our goals must be to keep up, be
apprised, and engage you in the conversation.
i am looking forward to the journey and to taking it with all of you! And
in so doing, i hope and trust that we may continue to count on your kind and
generous support.
Descartes posited, “i think, therefore, i am.” think, therefore, and be.
And let’s together, feed our heads.
with sincere best regards,
rohn K. robbins,
Chairman, Board of Directors
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dear FriendS,
Sometimes it’s a good idea to mix things up.
For many years, the Vail Symposium has presented programs in the
winter and summer months that stimulate thought and provide life-long
learning opportunities for the residents and visitors of the Vail Valley. the
last few years, it has been hard to find dates in the summer that
don’t conflict with our sister organizations like Bravo,
the international Dance Festival, the Jazz Foundation,
and others. And, with longer days and incredible
weather in the summer, attending programs at
5:30 p.m. on weekdays can be challenging.
So for the first time, we are going to present
our traditional programming only in the winter
and primarily collaborate with other organizations
during the summer. You will notice that we have
stepped up our winter Program Series with high-profile
speakers and very hot topics. next summer you will see only
one unique, signature Vail Symposium event with a different format on the
topic of educational reform.
it is our hope that you will not only attend many of the winter programs,
but also the programs we present next summer in collaboration with other
organizations in the Valley.
it has been my privilege to serve as the President of the Vail Symposium
for the last three years. i believe we have become one of the iconic
organizations in the Vail Valley. And i sense our best days are ahead of us.
thank you for your support,
Alby Segall
President, Vail Symposium
Support from the community makes our programs possible. Only 9% of our income
comes from ticket sales, the rest comes from in-kind, individual, and corporate donors.
thank you—you make our programs possible!
2013 program highlightS
• no Labels co-founder Mark McKinnon gave a very timely presentation about Congress
and how no Labels has brought thousands of Democrats, republicans and everything
in between together in order to break down party lines in the interest of solutions and
progress.
• renowned free solo rock climber Alex Honnold sold out the Donovan Pavilion with
approximately 285 attendees and kicked off the 2013 wells Fargo Unlimited Adventure
series.
• Vail pioneers elaine Kelton, Merv Lapin, and terry Minger packed the house at the
Grandview in February when they gathered together to tell stories from the past 50 years
of Vail and shared insights and advice for planning the future.
• the September Living At Your Peak Series taught over 300 participants how meditation
and consciousness can help lower stress, boost energy, prevent disease, improve
relationships, help you sleep better at night, and focus during the day.
*Actual financials through October 2013 and projections for november and December 2013.
year in review: 2013
income*
eXpenSe*
• individual Donors
• ticket Sales
• Special events
• Corporate Giving
• Grants
• in Kind
• Other income
• Program Services
• Mgmt/Admin
• Fundraising
• in Kind
individual Donors
ticket Sales
Special events
Corporate Giving
Grants
in Kind
Other income
total
$100,950
$30,000
$45,800
$54,315
$1,810
$98,200
$1,765
$332,840
30%
9%
14%
16%
1%
29%
1%
100%
$155,565
$47,000
$38,700
$98,200
$339,465
Program Services
Mgmt/Admin
Fundraising
in Kind
total
46%
14%
11%
29%
100%
30%
9%
14%
16%
29%
1%
1%
29%
46%
14%
11%
5
introducing the new
vail SympoSium memberShip
You exercise your body, right?
if you work out regularly, you probably have a gym membership too.
Or maybe the gym’s not your thing, but movies and tV shows are so you have a netflix
subscription.
if reading’s your passion you might have an Amazon Prime membership and if you like to
buy in bulk there’s a good chance you belong to Costco. And why is that?
Because it’s easier and less expensive to be a member than it is to pay for every gym
session or movie download? Because you like having unlimited access to the things you
love? Because you enjoy the extras that come along with your membership?
Chances are you enroll in membership programs for all of the above.
And where do you go for unlimited access to learning?
To the Vail Symposium, of course.
Your mind craves exercise as much as—if not more than—your body does. with over
30 programs a year on subjects ranging from politics to education, from meditation to
economics, the Symposium gives you an opportunity to learn, think and keep your mind
growing and healthy.
that’s why we created our new membership program.
with a Vail Symposium membership, you’ll get two tickets to all of our regular programs
for the entire year. And that’s not all.
You’ll also enjoy extras like advance invitations to intimate dinners with our speakers and
discounts at local businesses like the west Vail Liquor Mart, Steam Master, Lucca Bruno,
the Antlers at Vail, and more!
Plus you’ll be making sure the Symposium can continue to produce interesting, relevant
and important programs.
At our standard program price, two tickets to 30 programs over the course of a year would
cost you $2,100. A Vail Symposium membership only costs $1,000 per year. that’s unlimited
access to learning for less than half the cost you’d pay at the door.
think of it as a gym membership for your mind.
Sign up today at vailsymposium.org/donate or by
calling 970-476-0954, then flip through this brochure
to learn more about the winter 2013/14 lineup and
rest easy knowing you won’t miss a thing.
wayS to give
PAtrOn $2,500+
MeMBer $1,000 – $2,499
MAJOr DOnOr $500 – $999
HOnOr rOLL $50 – $499
Only 9 percent of our income comes
from ticket sales. the rest comes
from your private donations. All
donors receive complimentary
tickets based on level, advance
notification and registration for
events, direct mailing of program
brochure, weekly e-newsletter, and
acknowledgement in the program
brochure and website.
new donor levelS
additional beneFitS
General lecture ticket
Hot topics Hot Pad
invite to donor
appreciation dinner
Advance invite to
private speaker dinners
10% discount at
participating local
businesses
Join
new this season! Become a
Member of the Vail Symposium
for $1,000/year and receive
two tickets to all of our regular
programs plus discounts at select
local businesses.
SponSor
individual program and series
sponsorships allow you to
demonstrate your commitment to
the community.
Support
Speakers choose Vail for its
destination. Help us sweeten the
deal with frequent flyer miles and
other financial means.
Visit our website to make a gift today! www.vailsymposium.org/donate
For additional information about how to support the Vail Symposium and
associated benefits, please call Alby Segall at (970)476-0954.
the Vail Symposium is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization in accordance with
Federal tax Law and is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
PAtrOn MeMBer MAJOr DOnOr HOnOr rOLL
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the Carlyle Group, a global firm that deals with private equity,
real estate, market strategies, and fund of funds. Before starting
the Carlyle Group, rubenstein practiced law in private practice and
worked in government advising presidents.
rubenstein will be interviewed by richard Bard.
Sponsored in part by wells Fargo.
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PrOGrAMS
From the biggest issues of the day to the deepest
issues of the soul, teDxVailwomen is an unforgettable
conference. in true teD fashion, it’s a riveting, fast-
paced, day-long Xperience. teDxVailwomen is an annual,
independently organized teD event. this year’s theme is
“naturally” and features eight women from around the
world who are leaders in conservation, art, photography,
sustainability, biking, education and health.
the event will feature a live stream from the teDwomen
2013 conference being held in San Francisco December
4 – 6, live music, meals, and talks from digital education
landscaper Mikela tarlow, founder of the international
League of Conservational Photographers Cristina Mit-
termeier, General Manager of Giant Bikes elysa walk,
Dr. Susan Canney of the Mali elephant project, Founder
of walking Mountains Science Center Dr. Kim Langmaid,
health advocate Christina Danyluk, conservation artist
Asher Jay, and conservation photographer Morgan Heim.
DAViD RubenSTein | HoT TopicS
Saturday
dec. 28
location: the grand view | lionshead parking structure
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students
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PrOGrAMS
Stem cellS: the Future
oF medicine iS now
there’s a little myth that many doctors tell their patients. it’s
causing millions of people to live with constant pain and debili-
tating chronic conditions. what is this myth?
that aches and pains, fatigue and diseases are all just a part
of getting older. Perhaps there was a time that was true, but not
anymore. Your body knows how to repair itself, combat disease
and regenerate. But sometimes – especially as you get older –
your body needs help getting healing cells to where they
need to go to fix the problem. this is where stem cell
treatments come in.
Stem cell therapy is a groundbreaking, minimally
invasive procedure that uses your own cells to stimu-
late the body to fight disease and repair damaged joints,
tendons and ligaments.
Join Dr. Scott Brandt, Dr. Stan Jones, Dr. Kristen Comella, and
U.S. Congresswoman (D-CO) Diana DeGette as they engage in a
discussion about the history and future of stem cell therapies.
Moderated by Adam Katzen.
pAnel | liVing AT YouR peAk
Friday
Jan. 10
location: the antlers at vail | vail
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students
when you think about Homeland Security, what comes to mind? Do you
think about protecting your family? the September 11 attacks? Our govern-
mental policies? the fact is that Homeland Security means different things to
different people. But one thing is certain.
Homeland Security is a truly massive enterprise that’s just getting bigger.
new laws, mandates, regulations and strategies are being created daily that
you may never hear about. But they affect your life.
Since retiring from the United States Senate, Gary Hart has been immersed
in the world of Homeland Security. He is currently a scholar in residence at
the University of Colorado, chairman of the American Security Project and
the Council for a Livable world.
Join us for this in depth program where we will explore the sweeping over-
haul of U.S. national security structure in the 21st century and learn more
about how we are meeting the complex security threats of the modern world.
Hart will be interviewed by rohn robbins.
gARY HART | HoT TopicS
thurSday
Jan. 23
location: the grand view | lionshead parking structure
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students
avoiding diSaSter:homeland
Security in the 21St century
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on top oF the world: what climbing the world’S higheSt peakS
can teach uS about living liFe on the ground
Climbing mountains has been used ad nauseum as a metaphor for living
life. it makes sense. to bag an 8,000 meter peak you have to struggle,
persevere, prepare, adapt and work as a team. it takes proper planning,
trust and a positive outlook to achieve this seemingly insurmountable goal
(getting to the summit).
it’s not an easy task to climb the world’s highest peaks – but doing so can
teach you a great deal about living life, leadership and relationships here on the ground.
Join renowned mountaineers ellen Miller, Jon Kedrowski, eric Alexander and Dick
Pownall for a snowshoe hike in Beaver Creek followed by a discussion about what moun-
tain climbing has taught them about living balanced, fulfilling, successful lives.
Discover how struggling at 24,000’ can prepare you for dealing with anything life tosses
your way. walk away with a new outlook on how you approach the world and new tools
that you can use to effectively steer through this obstacle course we call life.
Panel moderated by Adam Katzen.
Sponsored in part by Beaver Creek resort Company.
Meet at the Beaver Creek Club at 3:00 p.m. for the snowshoe hike. Please dress warmly
and bring your own gear. Call our office at 970-476-0954 for more information.
pAnel | unlimiTeD ADVenTuRe
thurSday
Feb. 06
location: the beaver creek club | beaver creek
time: 3:00-4:30p.m. snowshoe hike | 5:00p.m. reception
5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $10 | ticket includes guided hike & presentation
what can near-death experiences (nDes) teach us about life?
Dr. raymond Moody has spent over 50 years researching the
afterlife, and has written twelve books, including the best-
seller “Life After Life,” on the subject. He’ll share stories
from the people he’s interviewed who have experienced
nDes, details from his research and talk about how
these lessons can help you live a better life.
Dr. Moody is a leading authority on the ‘near-death ex-
perience’—a phrase he coined in the late seventies—and
has appeared on Oprah, as well as on hundreds of other
local and nationally syndicated programs. He has an M.D.
from the Medical College of George and a Ph.D. in philoso-
phy from the University of Virginia.
DR. RAYmonD mooDY | liVing AT YouR peAk
thurSday
Jan. 30
location: the grand view | lionshead parking structure
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students
liFe aFter liFe: eXploring the
near-death eXperience
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PrOGrAMS
marketing colorado: making
the pie bigger vS taking a Slice
i have a dollar. You have a dollar. i give you my dollar. You
give me your dollar. we both have a dollar.
i have an idea. You have an idea. i give you my idea. You
give me your idea. we both have two ideas.
that is the difference between dollars and ideas. with
ideas, you keep what you have by giving it away. Collabora-
tion is a fantastic way to generate ideas, develop an industry and build a business.
Fighting over a small pie is an idea rooted in fear, scarcity and small-mindedness.
But so many businesses do it. there is a better way.
By increasing the size of the pie instead of trying to get a bigger slice, everyone wins.
this winter we are bringing three experts to Vail to talk about marketing Colorado:
CeO of Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Kelly Brough, Colorado’s Chief Marketing
Officer Aaron Kennedy, and President of Sander Marketing Steve Sander.the conver-
sation will focus on what we can do to increase the $17 billion tourism industry so that
everyone is successful, not just a few businesses that have massive marketing budgets
and control a lion’s share of the market.
Moderated by rob LeVine.
Sponsored in part by the Club at Cordillera.
pAnel | HoT TopicS
thurSday
Feb. 20
location: timber hearth grill | the club at cordillera
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students
Back in 2008, we were facing the largest financial collapse since
the Great Depression. we needed a guide to help navigate the muddy
waters of a recovery plan. enter the esteemed Congressman and
Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank.
Frank was tasked with shepherding one of the most expensive and
unpopular bills in recent history through Congress. He had to explain why
it was necessary, build support and get the bill passed through the House.
the bill would eventually pass and become a law. today we know it as the Dodd/
Frank wall Street reform bill, or Consumer Protection Act.
Frank will teach us about the corrupt ways of washington, tell us the story behind
this now infamous bill and discuss where the $700 billion in tArP bailout funds
went. He will also talk about the future of banking and the role government is cur-
rently playing (and should play) vis a vis regulation of the financial services industry.
Frank will be interviewed by richard Bard.
Sponsored in part by wells Fargo.
bARneY FRAnk | HoT TopicS
thurSday
Feb. 13
location: the grand view | lionshead parking structure
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students
aFter Shock: the paSt, preSent
and Future oF dodd-Frank
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owning your Fear: how to perForm
in the midSt oF criSiS & chaoS
How can you make fear work to your advantage? is it
possible to do your best work even in the midst of a chaotic,
stressful situation? Stephen Koch knows about fear—he’s
snowboarded down most of the world’s biggest mountains
and is the only person to have done so. Koch will share his
experiences and translate them into what it takes to prepare
yourself for any challenge and how to thrive, even in crisis.
Koch is a professional speaker, climber, snowboarder and
mountain guide and is a pioneer in the field of Snowboard
Mountaineering, a term he coined. His list of alpine ascents
and descents include some of the most notable firsts any-
where in the world, most of which have never been repeated.
He is the first person to snowboard all the major teton Peaks
in wyoming, and the first and only person to snowboard on all
Seven Summits, the highest peak on each continent.
STepHen kocH | unlimiTeD ADVenTuRe
Friday
Feb. 28
location: donovan pavilion | vail
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $10
Are teacher unions friend or foe when it comes to education
reform? Frederick Hess and randi weingarten are both working
to improve the education system in America, but they both have
different visions and different opinions on how to make it happen,
and they stand on opposite sides of the union debate.
Frederick Hess is a resident Scholar and Director of education
Policy Studies at the American enterprise institute. He is the author
of the education week blog “rick Hess Straight Up” and several influen-
tial books on education. Hess also serves as executive editor of education
next, on the review Board for the Broad Prize in Urban education, and on the
Boards of Directors of the national Association of Charter School Authorizers and
the American Board for the Certification of teaching excellence.
randi weingarten is the current President of the American Federation of teachers and
the former President of the United Federation of teachers. in 2013, the new York Observer
named weingarten one of the most influential new Yorkers of the past 25 years. washington
Life magazine included weingarten on its 2013 Power 100 list of influential leaders.
Moderated by rohn robbins.
Sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
pAnel | HoT TopicS
tueSday
mar. 4
location: the grand view | vail
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students
the Future oF education: the role
oF unionS in SchoolS
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prooF oF heaven:
a neuroSurgeon’S Journey into the unknown
is there life after death? religious leaders and followers
around the world would assert that, yes, there is, while scientists
have traditionally denounced the existence of heaven, and
argued that near-death experiences (nDes) are impossi-
ble. Dr. eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon and author of the
bestseller “Proof of Heaven”, was one of those scientists
until a rare illness attacked his brain in 2008 and sent him
into a seven-day coma, during which, he says, he journeyed into
the afterlife. Hear his story for yourself in Vail this winter.
Dr. Alexander is a member of the American Medical Associa-
tion and various other professional societies. He has served on
the editorial boards of several journals and taught at Duke Uni-
versity Medical Center, Brigham and women’s Hospital, Harvard
Medical School, University of Massachusetts Medical School,
and the University of Virginia Medical School. He is currently an
attending neurosurgeon.
eben AlexAnDeR | liVing AT YouR peAk
thurSday
mar. 20
location: donovan pavilion | vail
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students
is the practice of creating genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
ethically sound? Are foods made with GMOs safe for you and your
family? How should these foods be labeled? what are the myths and
realities of GMOs and how do they impact our lives? Join two GMO ex-
perts—Jeffery Smith and Gregory Stock—from opposing sides of the
debate for a moderated conversation about the truth behind GMOs.
Jeffrey Smith is the executive Director of the institute for respon-
sible technology and a leading spokesperson on the health
dangers of GMOs. He’s the author of two books on genetically
engineered foods, the international bestseller “Seeds of De-
ception” and “Genetic roulette - the Gamble of Our Lives”,
which he produced as a film in 2012.
Dr. Gregory Stock, a biotech entrepreneur, bioethicist,
bestselling author and public communicator is a leading
authority on the broad impacts of genomic and other ad-
vanced technologies in the life sciences. He founded the influential
Program on Medicine, technology and Society at UCLA’s School of
Medicine in 1997 and served as its Director for ten years.
Moderated by rohn robbins.
Sponsored in part by the Cordillera Valley Club.
DebATe | HoT TopicS
thurSday
mar. 13
location: the cordillera valley club | cordillera
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students
the truth about gmoS
Dr. Jane Katra will share her research experiences in
the fields of telepathy, remote Viewing, Precognition,
Psychokinesis, Distant Mental influence of Living
Systems, and near-Death Studies, and discuss how
functional Mri studies show the neuroplasticity of
the human brain, affirming our ability to override
the influences of our experiences and environ-
ment with attentional training.
Dr. Jane Katra holds a Ph.D. in Public Health
from the University of Oregon where she taught in
the 1980’s. She is listed in who’s who of American
women, and co-authored the books “Miracles of
Mind: exploring nonlocal Consciousness & Spiritual
Healing”, and “the Heart of the Mind: Using Our Mind
to transform Our Consciousness” with physicist russell
targ. Her work has been featured in “reinventing Medi-
cine” by Dr. Larry Dossey, and in Science of Mind, natural
Health, and Spirituality and Health.
Sponsored in part by the Cordillera Valley Club.
DR. JAne kATRA | liVing AT YouR peAk
higher conSciouSneSS, Subtle perception
& healing: becoming the new human
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thurSday
apr. 03
location: the cordillera valley club | cordillera
time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation
tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students
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to old gypSum printer
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FUnDrAiSerS
poker tournament
Sponsored in part by Cordillera.
Start practicing your poker face and get
ready to go all in when Vegas comes to
Vail for one night benefitting the Vail
Symposium this winter. Author and
poker expert John Vorhaus will be
on hand to play at various tables and
offer tips throughout the evening.
AbouT JoHn VoRHAuS
John Vorhaus is the only poker strategist/
theorist to have written for all four major poker
publications: Card Player, Poker world, Poker
europa, and Poker Digest. His first poker book,
“the Pro Poker Playbook”, published in the mid-
1990s, earned the praise of Mike Caro, America’s
Mad Genius of Poker, who wrote, “with this book,
John Vorhaus goes beyond his own stature as one
of the great poker writers...he comes of age as an
important poker analyst.”
His second poker book, “Killer Poker: Strategy
and tactics for winning Poker Play”, hit the
bookstores in late 2002, soon followed by “Killer
Poker Online: Crushing the internet Game”, which
rushed to the top of the Amazon sales chart. the
third book in the series, “the Killer Poker Hold’em
Handbook”, was released in 2004.
Outside the poker realm, Vorhaus works as a
scriptwriter, screenwriter, and story development
consultant. He is perhaps best known for his book
“the Comic toolbox: How to be Funny even if
you’re not”. He’s a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon
University and a member of the writers Guild of
America. He has taught writing at northwestern
University and the American Film institute.
JoHn VoRHAuS | FunDRAiSeR
Friday
Jan. 17
location: the lodge & spa cordillera | cordillera
time: 6:00p.m.
tickets: $250/seat | $1500/table (7 seats/table)
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Sponsored in part by west Vail Liquor Mart.
there are only 135 Master Sommeliers in north America. in
fact, only 211 professionals worldwide have earned the title
Master Sommelier since the first Master Sommelier Diploma
exam in 1969. two of them, Jay Fletcher and Sean razee, hail
from Colorado and will join us for an evening in Vail this winter.
they will select the perfect wines to pair with hors d’oeu-
vres and dinner catered by Big Delicious Catering and be on
hand to answer questions following the screening of SOMM. the
evening will benefit the Vail Symposium.
AbouT Somm
SOMM takes the viewer on a humorous, emotional and illuminating look
into a mysterious world—the Court of Master Sommeliers and the massively intimidating
Master Sommelier exam. the Court of Master Sommeliers is one of the world’s most
prestigious, secretive and exclusive organizations.
the exam covers literally every nuance of the world of wine, spirits and cigars. those
who have passed have put at risk their personal lives, their well- being and often their
sanity to pull it off. SOMM takes you on the ultimate insider’s tour into a world of obses-
sion, hope, and friendship in red, blanc and sometimes rose. (c) Samuel Goldwyn
AbouT JAY FleTcHeR
in 1993, after several years of working his way up in the local restaurant scene in
Aspen, Fletcher came across an advertisement for an introductory course offered by the
Court of Master Sommeliers. He earned the title of Master Sommelier just three years
and four months after signing up for the introductory course. He was the 30th American
to join the Court.
Fletcher currently serves as the executive Director of Fine wine and Master Somme-
lier for Southern wine and Spirits of Colorado. He is also the current Chairman of the
Court of Master Sommeliers, American Chapter. He is the Cellar Master for the Guild of
Sommeliers’ extensive wine collection, an accredited Bordeaux educator from the L’ecole
du Vin in Bordeaux, France, and a Commandeur d’Honneur from the Commanderie du
Bontemps of the Medoc, Graves, Sauternes, and Barsac.
AbouT SeAn RAzee
Sean razee, MS, AiwS works as Beverage Director for Vail resorts’ Mountain Dining
Division, overseeing all 10 resorts’ beverage programs. Sean holds the wine service in-
dustry’s most prestigious credential of Master Sommelier, as well as a diploma from the
wine & Spirits education trust and the title of Certified Sake Professional.
Sean maintains a down-to-earth approach to wine and food, and believes strongly
in removing the formality and pretense surrounding wine. Striving to become a “high-
ly-acclaimed” home chef, Sean spends much of his free time cooking, exploring exotic
markets, and finding innovative food and wine combinations.
Saturday
Feb. 15
location: donovan pavilion | vail
time: 6:00p.m. – 9:30p.m.
tickets: $180*
*includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner & wine pairings, viewing of the
documentary SOMM and a Q&A session with two Master Sommeliers.
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Film ScReening | FunDRAiSeR
tedXvailwomen
thursday, December 5, 2013
edwards interfaith Chapel | edwards
the Secret world oF international Finance
DAViD RubenSTein | HoT TopicS
Saturday, December 28, 2013
the Grand View | Lionshead Parking Structure
Stem cellS: the Future oF medicine iS now
pAnel | liVing AT YouR peAk
Friday, January 10, 2014
the Antlers at Vail | Vail
poker tournament
JoHn VoRHAuS | FunDRAiSeR
Friday, January 17, 2014
the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera | Cordillera
avoiding diSaSter:
homeland Security in the 21St century
gARY HART | HoT TopicS
thursday, January 23, 2014
the Grand View | Lionshead Parking Structure
liFe aFter liFe:
eXploring the near-death eXperience
RAYmonD mooDY | liVing AT YouR peAk
thursday, January 30, 2014
the Grand View | Lionshead Parking Structure
on top oF the world
pAnel | unlimiTeD ADVenTuRe
thursday, February 6, 2014
the Beaver Creek Club | Beaver Creek
the paSt, preSent and Future oF dodd-Frank
bARneY FRAnk | HoT TopicS
thursday, February 13, 2014
the Grand View | Lionshead Parking Structure
calendar oF eventS
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perFect pairingS: an eXcluSive evening
with maSter SommelierS
Film ScReening | FunDRAiSeR
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Donovan Pavilion | Vail
marketing colorado: making the pie
bigger vS taking a Slice
pAnel | HoT TopicS
thursday, February 20, 2014
timber Hearth Grill | the Club at Cordillera
owning your Fear
STepHen kocH | unlimiTeD ADVenTuRe
Friday, February 28, 2014
Donovan Pavilion | Vail
the Future oF education:
the role oF unionS in SchoolS
pAnel | HoT TopicS
tuesday, March 4, 2014
the Grand View | Lionshead Parking Structure
the truth about gmoS
pAnel | HoT TopicS
thursday, March 13, 2014
the Cordillera Valley Club | Cordillera
prooF oF heaven
eben AlexAnDeR | liVing AT YouR peAk
thursday, March 20, 2014
Donovan Pavilion | Vail
higher conSciouSneSS, Subtle perception
& healing: becoming the new human
DR. JAne kATRA | liVing AT YouR peAk
thursday, April 3, 2014
the Cordillera Valley Club | Cordillera
*All dates, venues and events are subject to change. Please visit www.vailsymposium.org
for the most up-to-date information and to purchase tickets.
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Outdoor Adventure
4Backcountry Bootcamp, SYN# 80607
2/7, 2/8 and 2/9 with an evening prep class on 2/5
4Backcountry Hut Trip for Women, SYN# 80605
2/22 and 2/23 with an evening prep class on 2/18
Culinary Adventure
4Flavors of Japan, SYN# 79935
Monday, 1/13, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
4Chocolate Works I and II, SYN# 79947 and SYN# 79948
Wednesdays, 2/5 and 2/12, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
4Breads, SYN# 79952
Tuesday and Wednesday, 2/25 and 2/26, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Arts and Language 4Ceramics, SYN# 80679
Tuesdays, 1/14 – 4/01, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
4Ballroom Dancing, SYN# 80647
Tuesdays, 3/4 – 4/8, 7:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
4French for Travelers - Beginner and Advanced Beginner
SYN # 80676, Beginner, Mondays and Wednesdays,
1/13 – 2/5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
SYN # 80695, Advanced Beginner, Wednesdays,
3/26 – 4/30, 6:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Colorado Mountain College
Spring 2014 Continuing Education Classes
970-569-2900
Learn a new skill.
Get into a hobby.
Exercise.
Create.
Dance.
Check the Class Schedule for MORE!
www.ColoradoMtn.edu/web/campuses/edwards/continuing_education
3 days, and 2 nights at stunning Vagabond Ranch in the Never
Summer Range North of Granby. Guided backcountry skiing
and riding, avalanche awareness and companion rescue skills.
Join this not-to-be-missed trip: learn equipment selection,
route planning, and basic avalanche awareness!
Savor the tradition, lore, and key ingredients of
Japanese cooking.
Discover how to temper chocolate and gain skills for
making various chocolate treats and decorations.
Spend two delicious days learning the art of bread-making!
Slab and coil construction, wheel throwing, glazing
and firing.
Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha and more.
Practice listening and speaking using conversations and
dialogues heard in everyday life.
the antlerS at vail
680 w. Lionshead Place | Vail | 970.476.2471
From i-70, take exit 176 and proceed west on South Frontage road toward
Lionshead. take a left on west Lionshead Circle from the Frontage road. (it
is immediately following the Pedestrian Bridge.) Follow the road as it curves
to the left, the Antlers is at the bottom of the hill.
donovan pavilion
1600 S. Frontage rd. | Vail | 970.477.3699
From i-70, take exit 173 (west Vail) and proceed south and continue east on
S. Frontage rd. parallel to i-70. the Pavilion will be 0.7 mile on the right.
Look for the large stone sign and a playground.
edwardS interFaith chapel
32138 U.S. Highway 6 | edwards
From i-70, take exit 163 (edwards) and proceed south onto edwards
Access rd. turn right onto US HwY 6. Continue for 1.8 miles. the chapel
will be on the left.
the grand view | lionShead parking Structure
395 e. Lionshead Circle | Vail
Vail’s newest community space on the third floor of the Lionshead welcome
Center. From i-70, take exit 176 (Vail) and proceed west on S. Frontage road
towards Lionshead. turn left into Lionshead Parking Structure. Free parking
after 3:00 p.m.
the cordillera valley club
1844 Beard Creek trail | edwards
970.926.1017 | www.cvcpoa.org
the club at cordillera
(timber hearth grill)
101 Legends Dr. | edwards
970.926.5950 | www.cordillera-vail.com
the lodge & Spa at cordillera
2205 Cordillera way | edwards | 970.926.2200
the beaver creek club
103 Offerson rd. | Beaver Creek | 970.754.5170
From i-70, take exit 167 (Avon) and proceed south on Avon road. Stay
straight to go onto Village road and head up toward Beaver Creek Village.
parking: For most Vail and Beaver Creek venues, we ask that you
please utilize public parking structures. Call our office at 970.476.0954 for
specific parking information.
venue directionS
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FounderS’ 40
Michael and Marci Balk
richard and Pamela Bard
Gary and Carolyn Cage
David and Marcia Christofferson
Jo-Ann Churchill
Charles Dolan and Susan Mackin Dolan
Fairfield County Community Foundation
Peter and Carole Feistmann
Allan Finney and nancy Gage
Harry and Susan Frampton
Ben and Holly Gill
Katherine Gold
Alan and Barbara Goncharoff
Bob and Judy Holmes
Al and Kathy Hubbard
tHe PAtrOnS’ CirCLe AnD FOUnDerS’ 40
reCOGniZeS DiStinCt COMMUnitY MeMBerS
wHO COntinUeD tO MAKe A MULti-YeAr
COMMitMent tO tHe VAiL SYMPOSiUM.
we tHAnK tHeSe DOnOrS FOr SUPPOrtinG
OUr FUtUre BY PrOViDinG tHe FOUnDAtiOn
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patronS’ circle
Pete and Pat Frechette
richard Gretz and Doris Dewton
David and Barbara LeVine
Charles and Sandy Lloyd
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luminary
Alpine Bank
Antlers at Vail*
richard and Pamela Bard
Betteridge Jewelers
Big Delicious Catering*
the Club at Cordillera*
Colorado Mountain express*
Donovan Pavilion*
Jay and Kirk Huffard
Dale and Jeanne Mosier
Mountain Living*
Kirit Pathak
the Piton Foundation
Steadman Philippon research institute
Vail Daily*
Vail resorts echo*
wells Fargo
Jay and Kirk Huffard
reese and Alberta Johnson
Art and elaine Kelton
Alan and Judy Kosloff
rob LeVine and evelyn Pinney
Deb and Dan Luginbuhl
tony and Barbie Mayer
terry Minger
Dale and Jeanne Mosier
Priscilla O’neill
Kathi renman
Jim and Bobbie ruh
Bernie and Suzanne Scharf
Alby Segall
Myrna and Don Sigman
rod and Beth Slifer
Marjorie Vickers
Kyle webb and Allison Krausen
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thriveMD
timothy Belber
Pete and Pat Frechette
Gary Gilman
Pepi and Sheika Gramshammer
richard Gretz and Doris Dewton
Kat Haber*
J.P. Morgan
Andy and Lynn Kaufman
rob LeVine and evelyn Pinney
David and Barbara LeVine
Charles and Sandy Lloyd
Priscilla O’neill
Don and Mary rogers
Jim and Bobbie ruh
Slifer Smith and Frampton/VAre
town of Vail*
DOnOrS
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Aberle investment Management
Dierdre and ronnie Baker
Michael and Marci Balk
richard and Pamela Bard
Centennial Bank
Gary and Carolyn Cage
Michael Carlisle*
David and Marcia Christofferson
Jo-Ann Churchill
Charles Dolan and Susan Mackin Dolan
Peter and Carole Feistmann
Kraig Forbes
Harry and Susan Frampton
Allan Finney and nancy Gage
tom and Margie Gart
Ben and Holly Gill
Katherine Gold
Alan and Barbara Goncharoff
Bob and Judy Holmes
Al and Kathy Hubbard
Jay and Kirk Huffard
reese and Alberta Johnson
Art and elaine Kelton
Alan and Judy Kosloff
rob LeVine and evelyn Pinney
the Loewenstern Foundation
Deb and Dan Luginbuhl
the Mayer-Phillips Foundation
tony and Barbie Mayer
terry Minger
Dale and Jeanne Mosier
Mountain Digital, inc.*
thyssenKrupp
integrity real estate Advantage
Priscilla O’neill
Fairfield County Community Foundation
Kathi renman
rohn and Deb robbins
Jim and Bobbie ruh
Bernie and Suzanne Scharf
Alby Segall*
Myrna and Don Sigman
rod and Beth Slifer
richard and Pam Smith
United way of eagle river Valley
Marjorie Vickers
KH webb Architects*
Kyle webb and Allison Krausen
George and Betsy wiegers
*Denotes gift made wholly or partially in-kind
DOnOrS
lantern
todger and Shannon Anderson
Spa4thePink
roger and Margo Behler
Jim and Connie Cameron
Carol Cockrum
Stan and Mary ellen Cope
Steve and Amy Coyer
Crazy Mountain Brewing Company*
Andrea eddy
Buck and Holly elliott
Artie and Jodi israel
John and Kerma Karoly
Maricela Luevanos
Mark Martin
tony and Barbie Mayer
Brenda and Joe McHugh
nina McLemore, inc.*
Doug and Anne Mcneill
walter and Leila Mischer
Steve negler
Peggy nicholls
Diane Pitt
red Bull*
Ser inc.*
Shaw electric
the Broadmoor*
Stephanie Uberbacher
Kevin and regina Valice
walker Fine Art*
eric wiseman
westin riverfront resort & Spa*
Zip Adventures of Vail*
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ronnie and Dierdre Baker
Beaver Creek Lodge*
Bonnie Blecha
Pam Brandmeyer
Joerg and rita Braun
Jeff and Diane Brundage
Alexandra Christy
robert Croteau and Karen nold
Bol*
tom and wendy Divinere
education Foundation of eagle County
Jim and Cookie Flaum
Vail Valley Foundation*
Steve and Lee Gulotta
Martha Head
Barbara Hibben
Patti Johnson
Shane Kleinstein
Michael and Andrea Leeds
Charlie L’esperance
Peter MacDonald
Fletcher Macneill
wade Mahanke
UPS
Old Forge Pizza Co.*
taste of Vail*
Bill and Jacque Oakes
Jim Palenchar and Liz Lynner
ebby and Lex Pinson
Mark Pittman
riverwalk wine & Spirits*
Jason rudofski
Kenneth and Connie Scutari
Sage Hospitality*
Vivian teets
Gregory thomas
Vail Chophouse*
Vail Valley Medical Center
Ace Hardware LLC
Alyn Park and Jay wissot
*Denotes gift made wholly or partially in-kind
Spark
Peter Abuisi
Sandi and Larry Agneberg
Judd and Gretchen Babcock
tom and tess Backhus
Jack and Shirley Beal
ruggs Benedict*
Colorado Mountain College*
David and Adriana Bombard
Alice Boone
Gus and eleanore Bramante
Bennett and Arlene Brummer
Don and Joan Chambers
Dick Cleveland and Kathy Langenwalter
tJ Conners
Kim and Bill Cox
Coyote Café*
Local Joe’s edwards*
Peter Dann
Alan and Silvia Danson
Fred and ines Distelhorst
Abigail Dixon
Charles Dolan and Susan Mackin Dolan
Arthur and Arlene elkind
Anne esson
Sandor Falk
Gail Ferry
DOnOrS
Linda Hryckowian and raymond J. Finn, Jr.
John and terry Forester
Georgia Fox
Morris and Mikki Futernick
eddie Gingras
Charles Goodin
Marshall Gordon
Anne Hintz
Barbara Hogoboom
John and Pam Horan-Kates
Michele and Scott Hovey
Linda Hutson
Han M. Kang
Steve and Mary Sue Katz
elizabeth Keay
Karen and Bob Kern
Collier and Ann Kirkham
Laurie and terry Kleisinger
Bud and Betsy Knapp
Kent erickson and Barbara Krichbaum
Lanie Lapin*
Kathleen Ligare
william and Ann Loper
ed and Barbara Lukes
Hank Mader
Jack and Leslie Manes
Marjorie Marks
Diana Mathias
Mary Jane and Frank Miller
Marie H. Millman
thomas Moorhead
richard Jackson and Cheryl Moskal
FriendS
Charles and Kay Bertrand
Margaret Blazek
Kay Christensen
Martha Cole
Curious theater Company*
Cherry and Dan Gallagher
nancy Gladstone
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park*
Sue Goodin
Dwight Henninger
Doreen Somers
Mary Lamb Lucas
Mike Mathias
Sharon McKay-Jewett
Bob Moroney
Marka Moser
Suzette and Michael newman
Susan Pollack
william Powell
racines restaurant*
Oscar Sevilla
norm and Sarah Smith
robyn Specthrie
Marla Steele
ti Amo ristorante*
Judy Van Bergen
Jennifer and Jake VanBeelen
Deborah webster
Donna whittington
Hap and nancy Young
thomas and Dee Mulvihill
Lisa Muncy
Suzette and Michael newman
Chris Offutt
Old Forge Pizza*
Dorothy Parsons
Bill Pierce
Lisa Ponder
Kathi renman
Claggett/rey Gallery*
Pearl rieger
Strung From the Moon*
Bob and Barbara rosen
route 6 Café*
Judith whetstine and Bob rush
richard and Aline Sandomire
Carole Schragen
Sondra Slappey
Sudi Sloan
robin and Kathy Smith
Stephen and nancy Snyder
Brian and Paige Sodergren
Lois and Bert Solomon
Les and Madeline Stern
Mimi and woody Stockwell
Barry and evelyn Strauch
Kathie talbot
terra Bistro*
ti Amo*
Valbruna*
Laura tumperi
norm Vogel
robert warner
Albert and Susan weihl
Dennis and Anne wentz
tommy white
David and Kristin williams
Zino*
*Denotes gift made wholly or partially in-kind
we ask you to please support these valuable Vail Symposium
sponsors; they are incredible assets not only to our organization but
also to our community as a whole.
A special thanks to our 2013 Living At Your Peak Sponsors
mountain
digital,
inc.
riverwalk
wine &
SpiritS
thank you to our SponSorS
Pamela and richard Bard
timothy Belber
Gary Gilman
Kirit Pathak
Spa4thePink
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get involved
everything we do would not be possible without
the brains and brawn of our exceptional
volunteers. Thank you for all that you do!
A very special thank you to our volunteer
Volunteer Coordinator Jeanne Mosier,
we don’t know what we would do without you!
Donna Abbruzzessi
nancy Berg
Heidi Bintz
Lori Brown
Kate Burchenal
Gracie Campbell
Bridgett Courtois
Michelle Darken
Mason Davey
Kim Denning
Dorian Dima
Abby Dixon
Susan Mackin Dolan
Dale Mosier
≥ Volunteer
≥ Spread the word
≥ Friend us on Facebook & Follow us on twitter
≥ Be an intern
≥ Assist speakers during their visit
≥ Submit a program idea
≥ Donate tickets
≥ Attend an event
there are
many wayS
to help the
SympoSium
thrive:
Bill Douglas
Mark Dubovy
Anne Dunlevie
Denisse Favela
Kyle Fowler
teodor Georgiev
Kat Haber
Carla Hagan
Anne Hatch
Beth Justice
Debbie King
Melissa Kirr
Laurie Kleisinger
rob LeVine
Mark Luzar
erin McCuskey
terry Mutter
Charlie Owen
Jean Peterson
ebby Pinson
Jane reisinger
Deb robbins
Beth Levine rosen
Pegasus rumaine
Lois Schwager
Doreen Somers
Jared Staber
Kris Sunderland
rita thompson
Kip tingle
Deb travers
Vali watts
Philip weddle
Leila white
Sarah whitmore
Scott winnegrad
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