Alicyn Gitlin – Grand Canyon Program Manager Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter
Why Colorado River Days Flagstaff ? We believe that the Colorado River is something to celebrate. The future of our regional economy – and our drinking water – rely on a healthy Colorado. Amazing plant and animal and human communities come together because of the River.
2012: Humble Beginnings • A call out from Save the Colorado • 5 days • 5 events • 5 logos on our ad
2016: A Flood of Support! • 11 days • 20 events • 40 participating organizations • Over 1000 people reached
How it Works Taylor Miller Taylor Miller Courtesy Mountain Sports Taylor Miller Alicyn Gitlin Emily Thompson/GC Trust
Sponsorship • All money raised is spent on producing and advertising events in the same year • Grand Canyon River Guides acts as fiscal sponsor • No organizations benefit from CRDF sponsorship, although individual fundraising events are allowed, as are retail sales
Events include • Lectures (Museum of Northern Arizona, Riordan Mansion) • Hot Topics Cafes (NAU Philosophy in the Public Interest) • Literary Readings and Book Signings • Song Contest • Art Shows • “Science Saturday” (Willow Bend) • Panel Discussions and Forums • Films • Storytelling • Coffee Talks • Music • Hikes; Bird and Plant Walks Taylor Miller • Trash Cleanups
What is allowed? • Fundraising • Business promotion • Sale of wares or artwork, cds, books, clothing, gear, etc. • Education • Action and Awareness • Dialogue Lynn Hamilton/GCRG
Thank you! Questions?
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