Proclamations As of May 2009
Thank you to the following towns, cities and
counties for declaring June 17, 18, and 19 to be Western
Slope Rural Philanthropy Days!
- Delta County
- City of Grand Junction
- Hinsdale County
- Town of Hotchkiss
- Town of Lake City
- Mesa County
- City of Montrose
- Town of Paonia
A RESOLUTION
PROCLAIMING JUNE 17, 18, and 19, 2009
AS WESTERN SLOPE
RURAL PHILANTHROPY DAYS
WHEREAS,
Rural Philanthropy Days has proven to increase the
number of grants and the total dollar amount awarded to
rural regions; and
WHEREAS,
Rural Philanthropy Days
has proven to improve local and regional collaboration
among and between nonprofit organizations and local
governments and businesses; and
WHEREAS,
Rural Philanthropy Days conferences are held once every
four years in the western slope of Colorado encompassing
Hinsdale, Ouray, San Miguel, Gunnison, Montrose, Delta
and Mesa counties; and
WHEREAS,
Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days takes place June
17, 18, and 19, 2009 in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado;
and
WHEREAS,
approximately 40 grantmakers representing 25 funding
organizations, and over 350 individuals representing
nonprofit organizations and agencies, municipal and
county governments, and business are expected to attend
Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days; and
WHEREAS,
non-profits provide a broad range of services in the
public interest and are full partners in supporting the
vitality and visibility of Western Slope communities;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
by the Board of County Commissioners of Hinsdale County,
Colorado, pursuant to the authority vested in it by law,
that June 17, 18, and 19, 2009 are proclaimed as Western Slope Rural
Philanthropy Days in support of non-profits, in their
work in creating quality communities.
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