HCCA to host Annual Meeting featuring John Fielder on Nov. 18

November 18 Annual Meeting with guest John Fielder

High Country Citizens’ Alliance will be holding its Annual Meeting on November 18, 2010 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. The annual meeting offers a chance to provide updates to the community and members on the organization’s recent work and elect new board members. This year HCCA is proud to feature John Fielder, Colorado’s renowned landscape photographer as a guest speaker. John will be presenting his collection of photos from the Gunnison River Valley, and will have books available to purchase.

It is also time for our Board of Directors election. Members in good standing will elect three board members as well as a President. Nominations may be made with a petition signed by ten HCCA members of at least six months. Nominations for the three board seats will be accepted until Wednesday, October 13, 2010. The HCCA Board of Directors also may make nominations. Ballots will be mailed to members current as of October 18, 2010, and will be accepted until the annual meeting begins on November 18. Results will be announced at the meeting.

There will be opportunities at the meeting to renew your membership or join HCCA. You can also purchase Red Lady Prayer Flags and HCCA merchandise Red Lady Prayer Flags and HCCA merchandise. Pizza and beverages will be served at 6:00 p.m. for a suggested donation of $5.00. This is a community event, so please invite others to join us! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, November 18th.

Please mail nominations to: HCCA, P.O. Box 1066, Crested Butte, CO 81224. For more information, please call Susan Williams at 970-349-7104 ext. 5 or email susan@hccaonline.org.

HCCA Announces Annual Meeting & Guest Speaker

October 7, 2010

High Country Citizens’ Alliance is pleased to announce that our Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts in Crested Butte beginning at 6:00 p.m. We will report on the past year’s happenings, present the 2010 Volunteer of the Year Award, and hear from guest speaker, John Fielder, Colorado’s renowned landscape photographer.

It is also time for our Board of Directors election. Members in good standing will elect three board members as well as a President. Nominations may be made with a petition signed by ten HCCA members of at least six months.

Nominations for the three board seats will be accepted until Wednesday, October 13, 2010. The HCCA Board of Directors also may make nominations.

Ballots will be mailed to members current as of October 18, 2010, and will be accepted until the annual meeting begins on November 18. Results will be announced at the meeting. Please mail nominations to: HCCA, P.O. Box 1066, Crested Butte, CO 81224. For more information, please call Susan Williams at 970-349-7104 ext. 5 or email susan@hccaonline.org.

Administrator & Outreach Coordinator position opening

Vacancy Announcement: Administrator & Outreach Coordinator position opening

JOB DESCRIPTION: Administrator and Outreach Coordinator

OVERVIEW: The Administrator and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the High Country Citizens’ Alliance office. The coordinator will perform all bookkeeping functions, be responsible for all of the organization’s financial and operational reporting, manage operations of the office, support program staff, coordinate outreach including events, recruit and manage volunteers, and maintain HCCA’s membership and donor database.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
# Manage daily office operations including, but not limited to, all aspects of bookkeeping, office supplies, receptionist duties, and meeting and greeting clients and visitors
# Manage monthly and annual office operations including, but not limited to, insurance renewals (Workers Comp, General Liability, employee benefits, etc.), service and/or rental
contracts, supply inventory, database management
# Perform general clerical duties and support program staff administrative needs
# Operate and maintain critical office systems including phones, computers, copiers, fax machines and computer network
# Maintain HCCA’s electronic and paper filing system of relevant administrative information
# Perform all payroll functions including monthly payroll & grant spending, quarterly and yearly tax reporting to the Internal Revenue Service & the State of Colorado
# Complete yearly tax reporting and generation of tax documents for HCCA’s accountant.
# Prepare quarterly sales tax and raffle license reports, annual Federal non-profit reports, monthly financial reports
# Assist the Executive Director with implementation and management of annual budget
# Manage sales of HCCA goods and process online store sales
# Produce membership renewal letters and fundraising appeals with the Executive Director and/or Fundraising Committee
# Process new and renewing memberships and donations in Quickbooks and the membership database; produce appropriate thank you letters
# Manage and update membership and donor database for use in direct mailing campaigns, electronic mailings, fundraising drives, and to solicit attendance at outreach and fundraising events
# Assist with the publishing and distribution of HCCA’s semi-annual newsletter
# Coordinate monthly program update emails and action alerts about upcoming issues and events
# Coordinate outreach and fundraising events with the Executive Director and other staff members
# Organize HCCA events including supplies, volunteers, venues and presentation materials
# Coordinate accurate and timely updates to the HCCA website, Facebook, Twitter and blogsite with program staff

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
# Commitment to the mission, vision and values of High Country Citizens’ Alliance
# Degree in relevant area or equivalent experience
# Knowledge of non-profit administration
# Excellent organizational skills
# Excellent written and verbal communication skills
# Strong computer and software skills
# Bookkeeping skills, including proficiency with QuickBooks
# Event organizing and volunteer management
# Ability to work a full time, 40-hour week, and occasional weekends and nights

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit cover letter, resume and 3 references via email, subject heading “Administrator” to dan@hccaonline.org.

Volunteer Board Member Openings

High Country Citizens' Alliance (HCCA) has opportunities for volunteers interested in joining its Board of Directors. HCCA is a Crested Butte, Colorado based non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to champion the protection, conservation and preservation of the natural ecosystems within the Upper Gunnison River Basin. HCCA engages in a variety of local and regional conservation issues including the effort to prevent a mine on Mt. Emmons, protecting the area’s public lands, conserving water resources and transitioning to renewable energy sources. We’d like candidates who have interest and experience in some or all of the following areas: non-profit governance and finance, legal expertise, environmental advocacy or science background and volunteer coordination. We seek individuals willing to actively participate in oversight of the organization’s activities and assist with shaping policy and goals. Familiarity with the Gunnison Basin, local residency and year-round availability are desirable. Please contact Gwen Pettit, Board President at gpspiral@crestedbutte.net if you’d like to join us.

4th of July Parade

It’s time to put on your wildest red - tutus, tuxes, sequins and more.

High Country Citizens’ Alliance invites all children - young and old - locals and visitors alike, to express your support for protecting Red Lady (Mount Emmons) by donning your flashiest red and marching in the 4th of July Parade. Younger children are invited to wear their animal costumes as a reminder of the wildlife we are committed to protecting.

Please help decorate the float by bringing your creativity to the Depot (716 Elk Ave.) on Friday July 2, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

To be in the parade simply join us at the Depot, decked out in your best Red, (716 Elk Ave.) on July 4th from 9:00 to 10:45 am. The parade begins at 11:00am.

For more details or to offer your brilliant ideas please contact Susan at 349-7104 or susan@hccaonline.org.
Save Red Lady!

HCCA Invites You to Attend the 2010 Red Lady Forum on June 23

High Country Citizens’ Alliance will host the 2010 Red Lady Forum on Wednesday, June 23 at the Crested Butte Town Hall from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. This is a chance for community members to learn about current developments on the Red Lady mining proposal, as well as HCCA’s work to prevent the mine on Mt. Emmons. The forum will feature presentations from the HCCA staff and one of HCCA’s attorneys working on the Mount Emmons issue. There will also be an opportunity for individuals to ask any questions they might have concerning Mount Emmons and the mine proposal. For further information click here, or call 349 – 7104 extension 5.

Tri-State public meetings - RSVP by Apr. 9, agenda now available

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