Trips for Kids News: August, 2009 Boy riding a mountain bike at Boulder Valley Ranch
Andy Brannon is the Man!
Boy riding a mountain bike at Boulder Valley Ranch

TFKD is a successful organization due to the selfless commitment of hundreds of volunteers, the generosity of scores of contributors and through collaboration with dozens of youth agency partners.  These disparate resources are focused and managed expertly by Andy Brannon, TFKD Program Manager, to create positive, confidence building outdoor experiences for hundreds of underserved youth each year.

Andy is the engine, heart and soul of both our Bike Club and Ride program.  Andy has personally coordinated and led over 60 rides and taught 25 Bike Club maintenance sessions, bettering the lives of more than 400 young people this year.  I want to personally thank and acknowledge Andy's massive contribution to the cause again this year.  It's an honor to have a colleague who is such a dedicated, hardworking man that brings joy to so many youngsters.  His tireless example inspires my work with TFKD.  Andy, thankyou for what you do from everyone involved with TFKD and with my most sincere personal regards.
August Ride Schedule
Volunteer to help us finish the summer on a high note!
Boys and Girls Club at Elk Meadow

The summer ride schedule is humming along.  Year-to-date we have completed 68 fun, safe rides with over 450 young people.

Please take a look at the schedule and if a date might work for you to volunteer, please contact Andy and sign up today!

Andy Brannon:  303-919-4259, twowheelfunman@yahoo.com

Unless otherwise noted, all rides start at 10 am and end at 2pm.


08/01/09    Partners Boulder at Flatirons Vista

08/02/09    Big Brothers Big Sisters at Bear Creek Lake Park

08/07/09    Denver Family Crisis Center at Flying J

08/08/09    Devereux Cleo Wallace at Three Sisters

08/09/09    Big Brothers Big Sisters at Bear Creek Lake Park

08/13/09    CO Youth at Risk at Mt. Falcon

08/14/09    Synergy Treatment at Lair O' The Bear

08/15/09    Youth Advocate Bear Creek Lake Park

08/17/09    Urban Peak at Lair O' The Bear

08/18/09    Jefferson Hills at a location TBD

08/21/09   Denver Family Crisis Center Bear Creek Lake Park

08/25/09    Jefferson Hills at a location TBD

Contact Andy Brannon to sign up as a volunteer:  303-919-4259 or twowheelfunman@yahoo.com
Andy Brannon has been assisted by a number of volunteer ride leaders this year.  These regular volunteers completed the required CPR/1st Aid classes and received on the job training with our staff to become a TFKD Certified Ride Leader.   I'd especially like to thank and congradulate Amber Perry, JT Tomaskovic, Jonathan Currie, Wendy Brannon for leading TFKD rides this year. 

We're always looking for additional folks who might be willing to become Volunteer Ride Leaders to help us expand our reach and to provide a cussion of reserve leaders in case of some unforeseen mishap with our staff.  Please contact us if you'd like to find out more about becoming a TFKD Ride Leader.


Sincerely,
 

Andrew Goodwillie
Executive Director
Trips for Kids Denver

www.tripsforkidsdenver.org
Volunteer Shop Night:
August 13th

Urban Peak bike give away
Our fleet of program bikes have been working hard this summer and they need a little TLC.  Please help us keep the bikes in top condition by volunteering at our next shop night on August 13 from 4 to 8 pm. 

We're looking for several experienced bike mechanics to tune-up and perform safety checks on our fleet of program bikes.  For folks not as skilled with a wrench, we need help with minor repairs, pumping up tires and washing and lubing the bikes.  
    
Volunteer Shop Night:

August 13 from 4pm to 8pm


Please contact Andy Brannon if you'd like to volunteer for shop night: 303-919-4259 or twowheelfunman@yahoo.com

Or Just Show UP for any portion of the shop session!

If you are an experienced bike mechanic, but can't make it on 8/13 and would still like to help out, please contact Andy to arrange another time to volunteer.
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