President’s Letter Spring 2024
Hello Chapter members,
We have had an exciting quarter this year. Multiple events and developments have occurred to benefit and strengthen our Chapter.
The education committee has once again hosted the Education Institute with grace and efficiency. This was the first year for the new committee chair and their crew of volunteers, who took the guidance of Dave Horras and Shaunna Mozingo, and ran with it. From my perspective, and the feedback I received, this year’s institute met or exceeded expectations. Of course, this could not have happened without a stellar effort by all of the volunteers.
A job well done, thank you.
The Chapter and our State benefited by the outstanding efforts of the Legislative Committee this spring. Samantha Everett and Andre Jaen took the reins this year and were instrumental in pulling the Legislative committee members together to represent the Chapter during the legislative session.
With help from multiple members, past presidents, FMAC, our ICC representative, to name a few, the Committee helped put HB24-1239 on hold. This was a particularly bad bill that would have had grave consequences. Again, this year we have a new Committee chair and co-chair, which has unique challenges that were met and in the spirit of Becky Baker, did the Chapter proud. Sam and Andre had big shoes to fill.
Our Building Futures Committee conducted a well-orchestrated event in Greeley this spring. This was the first year in Greeley, around 85-90 students attended, and from what I saw and heard, it was a complete success. Positive feedback from both students and instructors. The committee members and volunteers made the whole day look easy to put on.
Thank you to Hope and her committee.
The Give a Day Committee was at the Easter Seals camp this May, this being the Chapter’s first time helping this organization. We had 8 volunteers, who provided enthusiastic labor to complete 2 large tasks. Under Nate’s guidance, his crew was able to cut and split over 4 cords of fire wood for the camp. Mark Remy and Dan Weed were able to heard more volunteers to create sliding doors for a large room divider. Starting with a floor, ceiling and walls that were not plumb or level, they were able to build doors that looked almost perfect.
At lunch that day the Chapter donated 45 stuffed animals to the Easter Seals organization. I am hoping this can be the start of another showing of our Chapter’s community involvement.
Our Code Development Committee had a good showing of Colorado members at the April code hearings this year in Orlando. This is a new system with 2 hearings in one year.
Last but not least comes the annual budget meeting. This year we had several members volunteer to attend the meeting and hash out the 2024-2025 budget. I am grateful for all who attended, with clear details, expectations, guidance and a large spirit of cooperation to reach the final numbers.
We are heading into our summer and fall season, so don’t forget the August meeting and BBQ in Rifle.
In closing I would like to thank all of our past presidents for their guidance, knowledge, and ready ear for our board. With so many new members, their presence is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Tim Moroney