Volunteer Opportunities: April 2015 Volunteer To Help Run The Coolest Energy Event In Colorado! (Denver) Inside Energy and The Energy Institute at CSU are co-hosting an engaging and interactive energy showcase in Fort Collins on Wednesday, April 15, from 5:00-8:00pm. Inside Energy is a public media start-up housed at RMPBS and focused completely on energy coverage, and The Energy Institute is the unifying hub of scholarly excellence in energy at CSU. The event will include memorable presentations, hands-on demonstrations, interviews with key energy leaders including former Governor Bill Ritter, and several multimedia experiences. Volunteers will have the chance to connect with innovative energy journalists and meet Colorado's energy researchers.

If you happen to be near Fort Collins, we are seeking at least five volunteers to help with: setting up tables, chairs, and multimedia displays; directing parking; greeting guests at the door, handing out programs, and ushering; running coat/bag check; and cleanup. Volunteers will need to be at the Powerhouse Energy Campus in Fort Collins from 3:30-8:30pm. Refreshments will be provided and volunteers will get to enjoy the live show and various displays! For more information, contact Amber Rivera at amberrivera@rmpbs.org.

Oral History Chair Needed - Station's Archived Memories (SAM) (Denver) The Oral History Chair is responsible for overseeing the videotaping and archiving of Oral Histories for the history of Rocky Mountain PBS relating to its programming, community outreach, administrative operations and volunteer activities. A complete Oral History Chair manual is available to the chairperson. The Oral History Chair reports to the SAM Chair. The Oral History Chair supervises an Oral History Committee consisting of interviewers, transcribers, proofreaders, data entry persons and any other positions deemed necessary for the completion of the assigned work.

An estimated average of 15 hours per week is required for the Oral History chairperson to adequately oversee the scheduling, research and conducting of interviews as well as managing post-interview work including transfer of interviews to DVD, scheduling transcribers and proofreaders and maintaining and organizing all related tapes, paperwork and electronic data.

Volunteers interested in more information or being interviewed for any SAM position should contact the SAM Office immediately at SAM@rmpbs.org or call the SAM office during business hours at303-620-5734.

SAM Research Chair (Denver) The Station Research Chair oversees the research and archiving of historical information pertinent to Rocky Mountain PBS approximately 15 hours per week. He/she collects and prepares documents for the storage of such materials using archival methods.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to details and training skills, strong computer skills including knowledge of MAC computers, scanning and database management, and the ability and flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. General knowledge of Rocky Mountain PBS is strongly suggested. Experience as a volunteer and an appreciation of history and archival methods are beneficial.

Volunteers interested in more information or being interviewed for any SAM position should contact the SAM Office immediately at SAM@rmpbs.org or call the SAM office during business hours at 303-620-5734.

National History Day in Colorado Judges Needed (Denver) National History Day in Colorado is a social studies and literacy program that serves thousands of middle and high school students around the state in twelve different regions. This year Colorado Experience will be partnering with National History Day. There is a contest component where student papers, websites, documentaries, exhibits, and performances face a panel of volunteer judges. Over 700 qualifying students will compete at the State Contest. Volunteer judges are needed!

When: May 2nd Where: CU Denver on the Auraria Campus.

Please consider judging at the State Contest. Judges are trained on the process and can expect around a five hour time commitment on a Saturday morning.

For more information contact Stacey Pendleton (stacey.pendleton@ucdenver.edu) or visit the website www.nationalhistorydayincolorado.org.

To register directly for the contest, click here.

Investigators needed for I-News (Denver)

Rocky Mountain PBS I-News produces in-depth, research-based journalism that many newsrooms couldn't do alone. We collaborate with the most respected news outlets to deliver this journalism to millions of Coloradans.

I-News needs the help of a few enthusiastic investigators to read through more than 1,300 police reports to help with an upcoming in-depth story looking at the effectiveness of local laws to recover wages that workers have earned but were never paid.

The job would entail scanning the police reports and singling out the ones that involve a worker not receiving payment. There is a volunteer computer available in the I-News office, or volunteers could work from home on their own computer. Those who work from home would need access to the internet, email, an Adobe PDF viewer, and either Google Docs or Dropbox. Volunteers will need experience in using all these programs, as well as an eye for detail and a desire to dig deep into important stories that affect Coloradans every day. We can provide a quick training on opening and viewing PDFs, and what to do when you find reports that are relevant to the story.

If you are interested in putting on your detective hat and participating in this exciting project, contact Anna Boiko-Weyrauch at 303-620-5686 or ABoiko-Weyrauch@rmpbs.org.

Volunteers Needed for Membership Updating Project (Denver) Latrice Lee is looking for helping hands to mail out letters to members on a bi-monthly basis. In addition to hands needed for mailing, voices are needed to call members to gather updated information. Any of the below dates and time slots that work for you would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in helping out, contact Latrice at 303.620.5695 or email latricelee@rmpbs.org.

• Friday April 3rd AM (9am – 12 noon), PM (1 -3pm) • Monday April 13th AM (9am – 12 noon), PM (1 -3pm) • Friday May 1st AM (9am – 12 noon), PM (1 -3pm) • Monday May 11th AM (9am – 12 noon), PM (1 -3pm) • Monday June 1st AM (9am – 12 noon), PM (1 -3pm) • Monday June 15th AM (9am – 12 noon), PM (1 -3pm) • Wednesday, July 1st AM (9am – 12 noon), PM (1 -3pm) • Friday July 17th AM (9am – 12 noon), PM (1 -3pm) • Monday August 3rd AM (9am – 12 noon), PM (1 -3pm)

Transcribers Needed for Groundbreaking New Initiative (Denver)

Calling all volunteers! We are looking for individuals interested in becoming a critical part of the new "Gaining Ground" initiative. Over the next 18 months, the I-News Team and the Production Team will be creating several documentaries with accompanying journalism reports (online, in print, on radio and TV) to inform viewers on the racial inequities that exist in Education, the Justice System, the Economy, the Foster Care and Family Structures, among others. We are conducting on camera interviews that we would like volunteers to transcribe. A transcription is simply the typed text of what the interviewee said. The transcriptions will be shared with everyone on the team, so that the reporters can read and quote the subjects in their reporting and the writer and editor can write the scripts. Volunteers can work at home on their own computer, or at the Rocky Mountain PBS station. Skills needed – typing and a positive attitude! If you are interested, please contact Julie Speer, 303-620-5728 or juliespeer@rmpbs.org. Volunteers will learn about the elements that go into a documentary production!

Tour Guides Have the Most Fun! (Denver) Do you have a few hours a month? (Most tours are scheduled during the day but there are some occasional evenings too!) Join the fun of taking small groups around the Denver station and informing folks of all ages about the wonders of Rocky Mountain PBS. It's easy – we have tour scripts and we train you. Generally, our tours last approximately an hour. You don't have to be an expert. Just bring your smile and laughter with you. Tour guides are some of the best goodwill ambassadors that we have.

Rocky Mountain PBS is committed to our public and that means that we welcome the public into our station more than any other TV station in town. We need your help. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, please contact Susan Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org and we will have some fun!

Transcribers Needed for Station's Archived Memories (Denver) Do you prefer not to drive to Rocky Mountain PBS to offer your time as a volunteer? Transcribing for Station's Archived Memories may be the perfect volunteer job for you.

Whether from your own home desktop or a computer in the SAM office at Rocky Mountain PBS (Denver), you can support the efforts of Station's Archived Memories by serving as a volunteer transcriber of Oral History interviews. The interviews average about 55 minutes in length and can be received as an audio file directly on your home computer.

Each of the Station's Archived Memories oral history interviews is videotaped, digitally preserved and transcribed for future generations. The interviews provide insight to fascinating institutional, community and individual histories. Interviews offer an insight to memorable moments in the history of Rocky Mountain PBS as well as a look into the "everyday life" at a public broadcasting station.

Volunteer transcribers must have a current computer capable of playing electronic audio files and a Word program. A volunteer for Oral History transcribing must have strong computer skills, knowledge of how to create Word documents, the ability to receive and send emails and the skills to download/upload files. Additionally, a volunteer transcriber must have excellent listening skills including the ability to type audio files word-for-word. Schedules and time commitment will vary with the individual transcriber. Detailed training in regard to specific responsibilities and expectations are provided by fellow volunteers of Station's Archived Memories at Rocky Mountain PBS.

If you are interested in being interviewed for the position as an Oral History transcriber, please contact the SAM Office: 303-620-5734 or email SAM@rmpbs.org.

Silent Auction Volunteers Needed for KUVO (Denver) We're looking for volunteers with experience in working a silent auction. The Silent Auction will be take place at our annual fundraiser, Live at the Vineyards party on August 8 at Balistreri Vineyards.

We put together themed baskets filled to the rim with all kinds of goodies procured from local businesses. For example: "Taking a Break" – this basket may include, books, coffees, teas, magazine subscription, music, chocolate, certificates to movies, concerts, dining, etc. We also procure artwork and other standalone items including sculptures, cooking classes, vacation and more.

We will have weekly meetings or check-ins beginning in April – if interested please contact Arvida Rascón arvida@kuvo.org or 303.446.7631

Photographers in the Denver Area (Denver)

We need to build a team of photographers for events and happenings in the Denver area. If you have the time and the talent, we would love to have you record our events. Interested individuals should email Susan Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org. Please include samples of your work or a link to your work with your email.

Southern Colorado Volunteers for KTSC Annual Fundraiser (Pueblo) We are looking for four more volunteers for KTSC's annual fundraiser to support local programming on Thursday April 16th in the evening (5:30pm-9:30pm is the event times). Volunteers will help with set-up, check-in, and overseeing the auction table. The event will be held at the Pueblo Union Depot in Pueblo. Contact Elyse Jones at elysejones@rmpbs.org for more information.

Volunteers for Colorado Springs KIDS Fun Fest! (Colorado Springs) Get ready to have some fun! Southern Colorado's KIDS Fun Fest will take place on Saturday, June 6th at Acacia Park in Colorado Springs from 10am-2pm (event times), set up will probably begin around 7:30am. More information will be available as the event nears. Contact Elyse Jones atelysejones@rmpbs.org for more information.

Front Desk Volunteer in Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs) We are looking for volunteers who wish to commit their time weekly at the front desk at the Tim Gill Center. They will assist in answering phones, answering questions and directing calls, greeting and assisting guests, and other office duties as necessary. We are specifically looking for anyone who may be available on Mondays or Thursday afternoons. Contact Elyse Jones atelysejones@rmpbs.org for more information.

Western Colorado Multiple Volunteer Opportunities Rocky Mountain PBS on the Western Slope (KRMJ) has tons of fun opportunities for volunteers! Contact KRMJEvents@RMPBN.onmicrosoft.com for more information on the following opportunities:

• Special Events • Community Outreach • Community Calendar • Community Cinema • Office Assistance

• Kids Fun Fest • Family Science Night

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers play a critical role at Rocky Mountain PBS. The Rocky Mountain PBS volunteer corps donates (on average) 15,000+ hours per year. They expand the capacity of the organization in order to enhance the public outreach and sustain viewer support of the mission-- to inspire people to engage in deeper, more meaningful ways with the world around them. Volunteers enjoy the opportunity to work together supporting and leading station initiatives.

We hope that you might consider donating your time and talent to Rocky Mountain PBS. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities and new opportunities are constantly popping up. The best way to learn about these is to sign up in our database or contact volunteer coordinator, Susan Barber (susanbarber@rmpbs.org). To sign up in the database, go to www.rmpbs.org/volunteer and click on “Sign Up to Volunteer.” If you are in our database, you will receive monthly updates on volunteer news and opportunities. Below is a list of some of the many opportunities available:

Station Tours: Rocky Mountain PBS is a PUBLIC broadcasting station and we invite the public into the station at any opportunity! This is a very important piece of community outreach. We rely on our volunteer tour guides. Tours are done primarily during the day/business hours (but we also provide occasional weekday evening tours). It’s great fun and training is provided.

On-Call Volunteers: Sign up to be on our on-call list for a variety of short-notice, immediate jobs from mailings, to button making, to data input, “faux” phone banks and many more!

Community Cinema: Greet and register guests at free screenings of outstanding independent films that occur approximately once a month. You meet great folks and have the opportunity to see award winning films.

Photographers: If you enjoy taking pictures and you are pretty good, sign up to be a photographer! We take pictures of everything!!!

Pledge: Pull a team together of your friends for an evening and take over the phones! or, volunteer individually to assist with the production and logistics

Super School News: Coach a classroom in preparation for an on-air news broadcast about students’ schools. This

nationally recognized program provides students with the opportunity to get a taste of broadcast journalism.

Station’s Archived Memories (SAM): Help keep the history of Rocky Mountain PBS alive. A nationally recognized volunteer-driven project, Station’s Archived memories welcomes volunteers interested in preserving photographs, memorabilia, oral histories, local productions and station documents related to Rocky Mountain PBS. Archive training provided, but computer skills mandatory. Work is done during weekday business hours at Rocky Mountain PBS. 303-620-5734 or SAM@rmpbs.org.

Storymakers: Perfect for the volunteer who has limited time! Be a reader/judge for this state-wide short story contest for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Help us judge and read over 900 stories.

Newsletters: Write articles, coordinate newsletters that include the monthly Volunteer Bulletin and the Cooks Club Newsletter.

Community Outreach: Perfect opportunity to work with friends on weekdays, weekends or evenings for screenings, staffing booths at community events (including jazz events and the like).

Volunteer Recruitment: Call your friends and build our volunteer corps by reaching out to your network – your friends and colleagues.

Volunteer Leadership: Develop and enhance your leadership skills. Opportunities abound to really make a significant impact by taking leadership roles in new and current station initiatives and on the Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Board!

Special Events: Big and small events – many different jobs!

Online Auction: Variety of different types of jobs. Fun work in team atmosphere.

Southern Colorado Volunteer Opportunities (Colorado Springs & Pueblo) For more information, contact Keanna Smith at Keannasmith@rmpbs.org Special Events Tim Gill Center for Public Media: Office assistance, grant writing Matchwits: Statewide quiz show for Colorado High Schools Kids Fun Fest

Western Colorado Volunteer Opportunities (Grand Junction)

For more information, contact Ryan Stringfellow at ryanstringfellow@rmpbs.org Special Events Community Outreach Office Assistance Kids Fun Fest

Directions for Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Database

• Sign Up to Volunteer • Go to www.rmpbs.org/volunteer • Scroll down to first item-“Sign Up to Volunteer” • Click on words in “this form” • Complete application and submit • You should then receive an email shortly with your pin#.

Volunteer News RSVP for the Fabulous Volunteer Celebration and Open House on April 17th! Join your fellow volunteers for a fun evening of eats, drinks, celebration, art give-aways and appreciation. There will also be time to learn about volunteer opportunities! It's Friday, April 17th from 4:30-7:30 pm at the Denver station (1089 Bannock St., Denver). RSVP here.

From the Executive Committee The Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Board has been directed to implement a new plan of volunteer leadership. The proposed plan will facilitate the continual changes and advancements occurring in the Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network and streamline the responsibilities of the leadership corp. The desired result should provide better communication, training, and mentoring of volunteers.

The organizational structure will include representation from both staff and volunteers fostering a closer relationship of compatibility in planning and carrying out volunteer activities. Eventually, all Rocky Mountain PBS stations, KUVO and I-News will be implemented into the continually evolving structure. A top priority will be to assess and update Volgistics to better reflect the skills of volunteers in order to have more accurate information for matching volunteers with volunteer opportunities.

The Board heard the report of the Restructure Task Force at the March 15 board meeting and voted later to accept the plan for implementation. It was voted to keep the current board of directors in place until the new plan is initially implemented. Hopefully, that will occur by July 1,

2015. This is an ambitious schedule, but with the right team, we are confident that at least the groundwork can be accomplished.

The first steps are to form the implementation team and set meetings to start our work. Members of the team will be announced in the May newsletter.

Again, a big thank you to the Restructure Task Force chaired by volunteer board member, Jill Maxwell. Other members were Sandy Gerulat and Jeanne Sanchez, from the Volunteer Board, Willi Jost, past president of the Volunteer Board, Lou Matis, SAM volunteer, Julie Muhovich, at-large member of Volunteer Board, Thomas Vela, member of Rocky Mountain PBS Community Advisory Board, Marissa Johnson, Elizabeth Mayer, and Susan Barber from staff.

Don't forget to RSVP for the Volunteer Celebration and Open House to be held at the station from 4:40 – 7:00 April 17, 2015. You should have received an invitation via email. We want everyone to be there, so please let Susan Barber (susanbarber@rmpbs.org) know if you did not receive your invitation. It is a great time to chat with fellow volunteers, share food and accomplishments of the past year.

Your Executive Committee Betty Flaten, President Jeanne Sanchez, Vice President Sandy Gerulat, Secretary

SAM Welcomes New Chair, Wendy King The Rocky Mountain PBS family is excited to welcome the new chair for Station's Archived Memories, Wendy King. A Colorado native, Wendy spent much of her childhood in California, and went on to live and work in Washington D.C. for most of her professional life. When she and her husband retired last summer, they decided to come back to their roots, in search of the beautiful outdoors and being closer to their family.

King worked in higher education and health care throughout her career, managing finances and facilities. She started out at Stanford University, and went on to work at Georgetown University for 20 years. After that he worked as a consultant, helping large institutions design and develop complex buildings, and went on to

become Chief Financial Officer for the five schools of medical, dental, nursing, public health and pharmacy at the University of Vermont.

Now King is in the next stage of her life, which she likes to call the jubilee work period. "You really get to dedicate yourself to the work that you love," she says. "I was very careful when I picked what I wanted to do, and I decided I wanted to be involved with PBS."

She was introduced to the SAM project, and it was a perfect fit for her, since it combined her leadership experience with her desire to learn more about her family history. She has already learned that her grandfather was involved in building the city of Golden, and many of her family members have worked at Coors brewery.

An avid PBS viewer, she fondly remembers the experience of being on one of her favorite programs, Antiques Roadshow! She is also a fan of Downton Abbey, Colorado Experience and Arts District. King is eager to lead SAM in continuing to support the station and get ready for the 60th Anniversary of Rocky Mountain PBS. Join us in giving Wendy King a warm, wonderful welcome!

Rocky Mountain PBS Honored: Spotlight on Local Programming Rocky Mountain PBS was honored with five awards at the annual Colorado Broadcasters Association's Awards of Excellence banquet on March 7, making it another banner year for our public media network.

The station won Best Mini Documentary or Series for its weekly arts program, "Arts District," Best News Special or Public Affairs Special for "I-News Special Report: Unpaid Child Support," and Best Membership Appeal for a campaign called "Rocky Mountain PBS Therapy." The station also received certificates of merit for Best Mini Documentary or Series, again for "Arts District," and Best Public Affairs Program for "Colorado Experience," a weekly series produced in conjunction withHistory Colorado.

Rocky Mountain PBS CEO Doug Price said these awards are especially gratifying because they reflect the station's heightened commitment to local programming. "For the past few years, we have worked particularly hard at bringing more relevant local content to our statewide audiences and we have watched as the fan base for these programs has continued to grow. I am pleased to see these efforts being recognized for their excellence by our peers, and want to extend my personal congratulations to all the talented staffers associated with these productions."

See more Rocky Mountain PBS awards and accolades here.Click here for a complete list of the winners.

New Cancer Documentary Screened Across the State Cancer is a subject that is close to the hearts of many. "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies," presented by Ken Burns and directed/produced by Barak Goodman, looks this complex subject with a new perspective. It tackles new forms of research, and the scope of lives that are affected by the disease. The three-part film made its on-air debut on Rocky Mountain PBS on March 30, 31 and April 1, but members got a chance to see a preview and engage in a discussion at three screenings across the state. More than 500 people attended the screenings in Denver, Grand Junction and Colorado Springs on March 18 and 19, sponsored by Rocky Mountain Health Plans and Ray of Hope Cancer Foundations. Dedicated volunteers supported the staff in presenting the free screenings, which gave guests the opportunity to watch a sneak-peak of the film and listen to a panel discussion with local experts. In addition to the film, guests were treated to a few of the dedication videos that have been submitted by viewers. To view the dedication videos, essays and stories, visitwww.rmpbs.org/cancerhope. To learn more about the film, visit www.cancerfilms.org. Check out the slideshow below for photos of the screenings, and visit us on Facebook to see even more photos.

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Super School News Keeps the Wild West Alive Submitted by Janell Hetrick – Super School News Co-Chair

The spirit of the Wild West is alive and well at RMPBS Super School News. As the students from Sage Canyon Elementary in Castle Rock entered the building in their Western wear; jeans, bandanas, cowboy hats & shirts, I knew we'd be in for a Rip Roarin' time. These students, "The Wranglers," were a visual contrast amid the other metropolitan schools at the studio. At the end of their two minute newscast the students all signed off with a rousing – YA HOO! Soon echoes of YA HOO's from smiling adults could be heard throughout the station. I can't scientifically prove this, but these students seemed to leave our station a good two inches taller and prouder than when they came. Now, you try to say YA HOO without a smile on YOUR face. Happy Trails to you from Super School News!

Volunteer Voices: Judy Lester-Smith Our new volunteer Q&A series features some of our long-time volunteers. This is a chance to get to know them and learn more about what motivates them to dedicate their time and talents to Rocky Mountain PBS.

Our first interview features the winner of From the Heart Awards 2015, Judy Lester-Smith! RMBPS: What motivates you to volunteer for Rocky Mountain PBS? Judy: The employees and the other volunteers. I believe in their cause and they do too.

How long have you been volunteering at the station? Since around 1986. I started out helping in the kitchen at Auction. Can you share one of your favorite experiences as a Rocky Mountain PBS volunteer? I think the whole Auction experience was a favorite time. So many people from so many different backgrounds mostly doing things that had nothing to do with their everyday lives but still getting the job done and having fun. There were mistakes made and things got misplaced never to be seen again but we survived. Any time you get a group of volunteers together be it working on a big project like the SAM presentation to the staff or stuffing envelopes for Patricia, it's a favorite experience. What is your favorite PBS program? Doc Martin!

Farewell to Janina Martin, Volunteer Extraordinaire Many of you know Janina Martin, who was been a tremendous help to the Underwriting department as

well as the Research Chair of the Station's Archives Memories. She first came into the Rocky Mountain PBS family after winning the Best Costume contest at the 2013 Masterpiece Ball at the Grant-Humphries Mansion. Her fantastic sense of style—and the exquisite hair-do that took her daughter hours to arrange—helped her win the contest. But once she became a SAM volunteer and part-time employee, it was her amazing attitude, dedication and wealth of knowledge that made her an invaluable addition to the station. As she moves on to new ventures in Seattle, she will be greatly missed. We wish her all the best and hope she will think of us when she finds herself missing the Colorado sunshine.

Protect My Public Media Reaches Out to Advocates about the House Budget By Laura Sampson, Leadership Council Representative, APTS (America's Public Television Stations)

Protect My Public Media is reaching out to its advocates to inform them about the House Budget Resolution's recent proposed elimination of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) two-year advance and to ask advocates to call their federal lawmakers to express their support for public broadcasting funding. Protect My Public Media will continue to engage advocates as the budget and appropriations process moves forward. Protect My Public Media has posted a blog and has promoted the effort viaFacebook and Twitter.

Volunteer Appreciation - Thank You for Your Support! Thank You to Members of Volunteer Board Restructure Task Force There was a lot of pizza consumed as members of the Task Force worked in to the evening hours month after month. These volunteers took on the herculean task of designing a new volunteer leadership model. This model is intended to enhance and support the volunteer experience as well as respond to the continuously changing needs of the expanding Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network. The process of creation is not an easy one but the dedication of this team made the seemingly impossible—possible. The recommendation to proceed with the implementation of the new model was passed unanimously by the members of

the Volunteer Board! Thanks go to Task Force Chair-Jill Maxwell, Lou Matis, Sandy Gerulat, Jeanne Sanchez, Julie Muhovich, Willi Jost, and Thomas Vela and staff members, Marissa Johnson, Susan Barber and Elizabeth Mayer.

Thank You March Pledge Volunteers If it's pledge time at Rocky Mountain PBS, that means that Spring is just around the corner! And thanks to our wonderful volunteers who brought springtime to the station during our successful March pledge period. They brought their "A-game" to their task with their enthusiasm and great and good humor. Thanks to all the folks listed below and especially to volunteer Pete Schmidt who has served as our phone bank trainer over many years. He has endless patience and graciousness creating a fun and supportive environment for all! Thanks to: Davis Graham and Stubbs Volunteers-March 3, 2015 Kaitlyn Parker Liz Oertle David Holman Ron Levine Chelsea Huffman Zachary Detra Sam Niebrugge Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteers-March 4, 10 & 12 Maureen McGinnis Ryan Hull Emily Mizelle Karen Hays Susan Falcone Kerri Percival Kevin Percival Linda Miyamoto (thanks for the Rice Krispie treats!) Stephanie Levert Lois Walton Janice Weiler Teddi Wiest-Kent Lyman Spaulding Mary King Bettye Clement Yvonne Marshall

Robert Marshall Armando Manzanares

Thank You to Volunteers for screening of Ken Burns' Cancer: The Emperor of all Maladies The Denver station was buzzing on the evening of March 18th with a crowd of people eager to view the pre-screening of Ken Burns' latest triumph in film. The topic of cancer is such an important one and it is a disease that touches each and every person. A panel discussion of cancer research experts followed the screening ably facilitated by Laura Frank, President of News at Rocky Mountain PBS. Volunteers ensured a flawless event lending their time and enthusiasm to their tasks. From bar-tending to greeting to packing up over 200 chairs, the volunteers delivered a night of impact and support for all who attended. Thanks go to: Teddi Wiest-Kent; Janet Kilbride; Jean Kane; Catherine McCoy; Carol Rushton; and Doña Dodson. Special thanks goes to Jack Donnell who donated his time and talent as the evening's photographer.

From top left: Carol Rushton, Doña Dodson, Janet Kilbride, Teddi Wiest-Kent and Catherine McCoy.

Events / Programming

Check the Rocky Mountain PBS website for breaking information about station events atrmpbs.org/events.

• Family Science Night: Earth, Wind and Fire. Oh My! – April 2 at 6pm, John McConnell Math & Science Center of Western Colorado, Grand Junction. For more information, click here or call (970) 254-1626.

• Spark! Experience Energy: Colorado on the Cutting Edge of Innovation – 5pm April 15 Powerhouse Energy Campus at CSU. Register Here.

• Pueblo Spring Fundraiser – Help KTSC-TV, Rocky Mountain PBS Celebrate 43 Years of Local, Educational Programming in Southern Colorado! – 5:30pm April 16 Pueblo Union Depot. Click here for more information.

PROGRAMMING To check out programming features and changes, go to the Rocky Mountain PBS website. Or go straight to rmpbs.org/enews where you will be able to request our automatic weekly newsletter (e-news) and monthly TV schedule (e-promo).

DID YOU KNOW? There are MANY ways to watch Rocky Mountain PBS content besides TV. You can stream our shows on the RMPBS website, on YouTube, on the KUVO app (where you can also stream KUVO radio live), or on the PBS and PBS Kids apps. You can also watch on Apple TV, Roku, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV stick, XBox, Amazon Prime, Hulu, iTunes and more. Learn more atrmpbs.org/anywhere.

ARCHIVED VOLUNTEER BULLETIN

§ March 2015: Word PDF / Web PDF § January 2015: Word PDF / Web PDF § December 2014: Word PDF / Web PDF § November 2014: Word PDF / Web PDF § October 2014 § August 2014 § July 2014 § May 2014 § April 2014 § March 2014 § February 2014 § January 2014 § December 2013 § November 2013 § October 2013 § September 2013 § August 2013 § July 2013 § June 2013 § May 2013 § April 2013 § March 2013 § February 2013 § January 2013 § December 2012 § November 2012 § October 2012 § September 2012 § August 2012

§ July 2012 § June 2012 § May 2012 § April 2012 § March 2012 § February 2012 § January 2012 § December 2011 § November 2011 § October 2011 § September 2011 § August 2011 § July 2011 § June 2011 § May 2011 § April 2011 § March 2011 § February 2011 § January 2011 § December 2010 § November 2010 § October 2010 § September 2010

ARCHIVED VOLUNTEER VISION

Volunteer Vision was our quarterly newsletter mailed to Rocky Mountain PBS volunteers. It featured articles on the latest news and events for our volunteer corps. Click below to read archived issues of Volunteer Vision in PDF format.

§ Spring 2010 § Winter 2010 § Summer 2009 § Winter 2009 § Summer 2008 § Spring 2008 § Winter 2008 § Winter 2007 § Fall 2006

§ Summer 2006 § Spring 2006 § Winter 2006 § Fall 2005 § Summer 2005

(You will need Adobe Acrobat to view these files. If you don't have it, you can download it for free here.) Suggestions for articles, news updates or questions for Volunteer Vision can be e-mailed to the editor.

 

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An Evening With... by Laura Sampson, Station's Archived Memories Station’s Archived Memories (SAM) is a volunteer-driven project to preserve the history of Rocky Mountain PBS. If you would like to know more about the archives, please contact the SAM office at 303-620-5734, visit rmpbs.org/SAM or email SAM@rmpbs.org.

In the 1990s, Rocky Mountain PBS hosted an extremely popular series of community lectures known as “An Evening With. . .“ It was an exceptionally inspiring series featuring respected and popular icons of PBS. The series presented the community with such renowned guests as Jean-Michel Cousteau (1990), Ken Burns (1991), Mark Russell (1991), James Burke (1991), Louis Rukeyser (1991), Les Brown (1992), Shelby Foote (1992), Maya Angelou (1993), Judith Reichman (1994), Jane Goodall (1994) and Bill Moyers (1996).

On April 12, 1994, Dr. Jane Goodall was the ever-popular guest for the “An Evening With . . .” series at the DCPA Auditorium. Dr. Goodall, a longtime friend of PBS had, at that time,

just celebrated thirty years of continuous field studies of chimpanzees. The audience discovered much more than her knowledge of chimps. She also shared her passions and visions for the human kingdom as well as the animal kingdom. Her newest program, at that time, was “Roots and Shoots” to help young people value themselves, each other and all living things. Today, the Roots & Shoots program continues to foster respect and compassion for all living things, promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs and to inspire individuals to take action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment. Roots and Shoots clubs of young people from pre-K through college were launched in countries throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. Dr. Goodall proved to be a very personable speaker who cheerfully autographed programs after the lecture until the very last person had been personally greeted and thanked.

The philosophy of Dr. Goodall still rings true: “Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual can make a difference.” Dr. Goodall’s 1994 presentation certainly made a difference in the lives of every person that attended her memorable “An Evening With . . . Jane Goodall.” Rocky Mountain PBS and the volunteers of Station’s Archived Memories extend a very Happy Birthday wish to Dr. Jane Goodall who turns 81 on April 3, 2015.

While in Denver in 1994, Dr. Goodall generously taped several endorsements for KRMA, Channel Six. Watch clips from her endorsements, below.(Be sure to listen closely to her question about Big Bird)

WATCH  IT  HERE:  https://vimeo.com/123167332