NAIOP Colorado

NAIOP Builds Trails at Wash Park with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado

Submitted by Karen Van Heukelem, Colorado Hardscapes

On Saturday, October 15th, volunteers from NAIOP Colorado joined Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado to re-build a trail at Washington Park in Denver. NAIOP Colorado, along with hundreds of volunteers from around Colorado, worked together to spread and compact new crusher fines trails around the border of the park. Making it safer for runners and walkers alike, these new trails are an asset to the community of Wash Park. As we were constructing the trails, people were already trying to use them and showed their gratitude for the work of the volunteers. From NAIOP Colorado, Jennifer Taylor of Mile High Banks, Jason Newcomer of City Projects, Chris Gray of the City of Westminster Economic Development and Karen Van Heukelem of Colorado Hardscapes. If you’d like to know more about future volunteer events NAIOP Colorado is involved in, reach out to the Community Relations Committee. 

October Means Mustache 4 Cash/Color 4 Kids - Don't Miss Out on the Fun!

Submitted by Pete Tobin, Ascendent Development Corp.

The leaves are changing and football season is upon us.  On September 29^th, we kicked off the 2011 Mustache 4 Cash/Color 4 Kids Event.  For those of you unfamiliar with the event, M4C/C4K is a fundraiser where participants either grow a mustache or add color to a streak of their hair for the first three weeks in October and get others to sponsor their efforts.  The beneficiaries for this event are Byrne Urban Scholars (www.byrneurbanscholars.org) and Colorado Youth at Risk (www.coloradoyouthatrisk.org).  These organizations are dedicated to working with at risk youth in Denver’s less affluent communities through scholarships, mentoring, and tutoring.  These organizations make it possible for inner-city youths to compete more successfully for employment, become better qualified for further education, and contribute more productively to society. 

NAIOP Developing Leaders have organized a team and participated in this event for the past two years.  In 2009 & 2010, our teams have been among the Top 10 Teams each year and have raised a total of $8,784.  All of the funds raised go to the beneficiaries, and myself and a number of DL’s can attest that this event not only supports a great cause, but it is a great time as well.  Now that the Kick Off Party is over, there are weekly How’s it Growing Happy Hours and the event concludes with a costume party Bash featuring live entertainment. 

I encourage each of you to consider participating in this year’s event, or at minimum, supporting the DL Participants.  To register, go to http://www.mustache4cash.org/users/new and fill out a profile.  Be sure to Select “2011 NAIOP Developing Leaders” as your team.  You can also click here to see more information on the NAIOP website.

Some key dates for this year’s event are as follows:

- September 29, 2011: Kickoff Party at The Matchbox (2625 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205) from 5:30-7:30 PM 
- October 6, 2011: How’s it Growing at Highland Tap & Burger (2219 W. 32nd Ave. Denver, CO 80211) from 5:30-7:30 PM
- October 13, 2011: How’s it Growing at Interstate Kitchen & Bar (901 W. 10th Ave. Denver, CO 80204) from 5:30-7:30 PM
- October 22, 2011:  The Bash at Temple Events Center (1595 Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80203) from 7:00-12:00 PM

Thank you in advance for your time and we look forward to another successful year of NAIOP participation in this event.  If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 303-551-7172.

Shedding Light on the Boys & Girls Club

NAIOP Colorado worked with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver to help them implement sustainability initiatives in their metro area facilities. The focus of the effort was to implement energy conservation strategies, improving the indoor health environment, and educating the children on the importance and relevance of sustainable buildings.  The committee leading this directive is proud to announce the completion of a successful project with special thanks to Catamount Constructors and Sturgeon Electric Company for their contributions to make it a reality.
 
This project facility is the Boys and Girls’ Shopneck Club at 1800 Longspeak Street in Brighton. The project will save the club energy by providing more control over their lighting resources. The project has a meaningful impact on the facility and provides a great opportunity to teach the children through example about the importance of lighting energy efficiency.
 
The energy conservation measure included rewiring sixteen fixtures and replacing existing lamps with low-energy consuming LED fixtures. Five photocells, which respond to daylight, were also installed to control these fixtures.

With the help of Catamount Constructors and Sturgeon Electric Company, the club improved their energy efficiency by a significant margin. Catamount Constructors provided the materials and Sturgeon Electric donated their time and labor to make the professional installations possible.

The NAIOP Colorado committee that came together to make this possible comprised of a wide range of expertise. The team believed in the importance of helping the Boys and Girls Club, with an emphasis on sustainable practices. Members of this committee include Stephen Sanders of First American Title Insurance Company, Ben Woolf of The Conscience Bay Company, Jason Newcomer of Diversified Consulting Solutions, Lisa Kissler of Catamount Constructors, JD Praeger of Gensler, Sumaya Vanderhorst of Snell & Wilmer, Jeff Kroll of Frontier Renewal, and Karen Van Heukelem of Colorado Hardscapes.

NAIOP Colorado would like to thank Catamount and Sturgeon for providing the knowledge, materials, and labor to complete this project. NAIOP gives back to the community by helping to educate and shed light on a sustainable future.

To learn more about The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver, visit: http://www.bgcmd.org/

The Sponsors:
Catamount Constructors: www.catamountconstructors.com
Sturgeon Electric Company: http://www.myrgroup.com/

Work Options for Women - Women Cook! Dining for a Difference

Now in its 6^th year, Work Options for Women is excited to once again promote this successful fundraising event to support the WOW program’s “recipe for success.”  The WOW program combines hands-on food service training at two food service establishments with case management, job placement, and follow-up services, implementing what research shows are best practices in job-training to help students move from poverty to self-sufficiency. 

This year’s event will be held Monday, May 3^rd from 6:00 – 8:30pm at Temple Emanuel.  This event has sold out for the past 3 years so find out now how you can be a part of this exciting event!  Click Here for more details, ticket purchase and sponsor opportunities. 

NAIOP Colorado Supports Denver Childrens Home

Submitted by Jason Newcomer, Community Relations Chair, DCS Inc.

Happy Holidays NAIOP members! This year we would like to make a special request to all of our members. NAIOP has agreed to be a sponsor for the Denver Children's Home this year and we are asking for your support. For those of you that are not aware of Denver Children's Home, it is the oldest non-profit in the state started back in 1876. Their mission is to care for the state's abused and neglected children. They provide a therapeutic, safe place for emotionally distressed children and adolescents. Like most other non-profits Denver Children's Home has struggled as donations have fallen off this year. That is where we hope you can help NAIOP fill the void!

Click Hereto see a list of items needed by the home.  Please purchase a item, buy a gift card or simply write a check. We will be collecting these items at the Chapter’s Annual Holiday Receptionon the evening of December 8th, so if you plan to attend you can bring with you to the party. If you are not attending you can drop off your donation/gift at the NAIOP offices. We will be delivering the gifts and donations on Friday, December 11th so we ask that you have the gifts to NAIOP by Thursday December, 10th. Thank you to everyone who has already committed to giving this year and have a safe and happy finish to 2009.

NAIOP DL's and SL's raise $6000 to Support Colorado At-Risk Youth

Submitted by Pete Tobin, Ascendant Development and Mindy Humphrey, Security Title Guaranty Company
2009 Mustach4Cash/Color4Kids Co-Chairs

As many of you know, this was the first year NAIOP participated in this fundraising effort and we must say, it was a refreshing way to raise money for such an important cause.   We had 2 teams:  The Seasoned Leaders (with 4 strong participants) who finished 11th in overall fundraising and the Developing Leaders (with 10 strong participants) finishing 4th in the team competition.  The combined NAIOP team totals place our organization 3rd overall for this event.

The results are in:  THE DEVELOPING LEADERS WON!

Mustache 4 Cash - Color 4 Kidz Fundraiser

This October, we're looking for 50 Brave NAIOP Members who are willing to sacrifice their looks and their locks as participants in...

Do it for the Kids!   Each year this organization raises money for local non-profits that support Denver at-risk youth programs such as Byrne Urban Scholars and Colorado Youth at Risk. 

Join a Team!  Our goal is to have two competing teams from the NAIOP Community:  

The "Seasoned" Leaders  vs.  The "Developing" Leaders

It's Simple!  All we ask is that guys grow a mustache or ladies color your hair (a streak, full color, or clip in color streak) during the first 3 weeks of October.  Participants collect pledges from family, friends, co-workers, baristas, bus drivers, etc.  Every Thursday during October there is a "How Is It Growin'" event at local Denver establishments. The events are a terrific opportunity to network with other professionals and check out the hot new looks of your fellow NAIOP participants.   
 
To register to rock a 'stache or color:
1. Visit the website: www.mustache4cash.org
2. Click the register button
3. Fill out your contact information and password
4. Select your team:  NAIOP Seasoned Leaders (for those over 35) or  NAIOP Developing  Leaders (for those 35 years of age or under) 

Stay Tuned... For more information leading up to the event, or if you have questions, please contact the NAIOP M4C/C4K Team Leaders:

Mindy Humphrey
ph: 303.618.6569 / email: mhumphrey@stgco.com
 or
Pete Tobin
ph: 303.912.8654 / email:  pjt@ascendantdevelopment.com