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Grand Junction as a Visitor Destination
Jun. 20, 2018
Elizabeth Fogarty recently accepted the Director position at Visit Grand Junction and began on March 2018. Elizabeth will oversee the department to continue the focus of destination management in partnership with the region while keeping the City’s strategic direction a priority. A commitment to preserve and protect while also being mindful of enhancing the quality of life for residents will be a priority while marketing the area globally. Elizabeth has over 29 years of experience in the hospitality and marketing industries at such organizations as Delaware North Companies (largest privately held hospitality company in the world), The Broadmoor Hotel, Interstate Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hotels, Yosemite National Park, and past Vice President of the Southern Colorado Business Travel Association. Most recently, Elizabeth was President & CEO of Visit Estes Park May 2014 – December 2017. The award for the Best Marketing campaign at the 2016 Governor’s Tourism Conference was a significant accomplishment. Her other interests include skiing, motorcycles, hiking, camping, rafting, cooking and community outreach. |
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Outgoing Presidential Address
Jun. 27, 2018
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Incoming Presidential Address
Jul. 11, 2018
Michael McCormick, our honored Rotary Club President for 2018-2019, will be speaking today on this year’s goals and objectives for our Club. The Rotary International motto for the year is “Be the Inspiration.” Locally, Rotary has been an lead inspiration for our community for nearly 100 years. Michael with his wife Paula own and operate Columbine Caregivers here is Mesa County. Michael started his career in health care in 1980, with his assignment to Ft. Carson Army Hospital in Colorado Springs. After completing his military commitment, Michael became an administrator of senior retirement communities and nursing centers which brought him to Grand Junction. |
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Miss Colorado USA 2018
Jul. 18, 2018
Topic: Chloe will be speaking today about her story, path and how she was able to get to where she wanted to be in her career and with her year-long fulfillment as Miss Colorado USA. Bio: Chloe Brown grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado. In 2017, Chloe graduated from Arizona State University, as a member of Pi Beta Phi, with a bachelor-of-science in health policy. She is currently working as an orthopedic sales consultant for DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction as well as being Miss Colorado USA 2018. Chloe will compete on May 21st for the title of Miss USA live on FOX Television this spring. If she wins, she will advance to compete for the coveted title of Miss Universe. Some of the most rewarding projects of Chloe's include working with dental charities such as Give Kids a Smile and Special Smiles through the Special Olympics.
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Teso Safe Motherhood
Jul. 18, 2018
Emergency Van Arrives in Rural Uganda! Beverly Lyne, Teso Safe Motherhood Grand Junction Rotary recently invested in the Teso Safe Motherhood program which had suffered a devastating loss when their van. The van transported laboring mothers to the hospital for emergencies. With collaboration between Grand Junction and Soroti Rotary Clubs, a new van was purchased. Beverly Lyne, RN, MSN began nursing in 1986, knowing that her heart’s work lay in the resource-challenged areas of the world. Taking her knowledge of community health nursing, HIV/AIDS management, and infectious diseases, she has worked in the most remote regions of Nicaragua, Haiti, and Uganda. She co-founded the Teso Safe Motherhood Project in 2005, which now serves vulnerable families in rural Uganda. She recently retired as Director of the Nursing Education Program at Colorado Northern Community College. |
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The Magic Flute
Jul. 18, 2018
Erica Miller and Hal Wilson are part of the Grand Junction Symphony’s presentation of The Magic Flute. A dazzling celebration of true love conquering all. Mozart’s treasured fantasy, The Magic Flute, transports audiences into an unconventional fantasy world. To open our meeting, Erica and Hal will bring a couple of these songs from this masterpiece. |
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Lodging Tax Increase Presentation
Jul. 25, 2018
The Tax You Don’t Pay Committee has been formed to advocate for a City of Grand Junction ballot measure that was referred by City Council on July 18th raising the current lodging tax to 6%. By comparison, the City of Denver lodging tax is 10.75%. The tax will be roughly an additional $2.55 per room night based on our average rate of $85.00 per night. Funding will be allocated to support three major activities related to travel and tourism marketing, including minimum air service guarantees and additional funding to market the area as a tourism destination and sporting event venue. Representatives of the committee including Diane Schwenke, head of the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, will present additional information on the measure and why local voters should consider voting yes. |
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Young Chautauqua: Bringing History Alive
Jul. 25, 2018
Topic: In the mid-1920s, Winston Churchill had already had a full career was now serving as Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer. He would go on from here to become one of the most influential men in the 20th Century. However, the man he would become would be shaped tremendously by private events in his early life such as Boer War and World War I. Bio: A junior at Grand Junction High School, Anthony Booth is part of the 13th Annual Two Rivers Chautauqua which brings a unique performance art tradition to the Grand Valley. Chautauqua is where historians give us the chance to interact with characters from the past. As part of this program, students from elementary school through high school have immersed themselves into the historical past and personalized history. This year’s event is at the Avalon on August 17th and 18th. |
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Culture & Values in the Workplace
Aug. 01, 2018
Topic: What does it take to create a strong company culture? How can that culture lead to industry changes while positively impacting standards? Through his own experiences as the CEO of GeoStabilization International, Colby Barrett, J.D., P.E., shares a story of innovation with insights that can be incorporated into personal and business journeys. Bio: Colby Barrett is a passionate leader within the geohazard mitigation industry. He has worked on stabilization projects for over 15 years, managing projects throughout North America and New Zealand. After studying Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley and Oxford University on an NROTC scholarship, Colby served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps where he led both infantry and scout/sniper platoons and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding performance. Colby holds a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and is a Registered Professional Engineer. Colby has led GeoStabilization International since 2008. He has authored numerous papers on landslide and erosion control as well as Geosynthetically Confined Soil® technology. A recent recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Colby has just been named as one of Engineering News-Record’s National Top 20 Under 40. Under his tenure, GeoStabilization International has been recognized as one of The Best Companies to Work For by ColoradoBiz magazine. |
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Aug. 08, 2018
Topic: The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a year-long program that teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own REAL businesses. YEA! was developed at the University of Rochester in 2004 with the support of a grant from the Kauffman Foundation. The Grand Junction Area Chamber is excited to bring YEA! to Grand Junction and Mesa County! Bio: Running YEA! In Grand Junction is Darcy Weir, the newest member of the Chamber team. She serves as both the Workforce Development Coordinator and the YEA! manager. As such, Darcy works to cultivate relationships with businesses, industry groups, nonprofit and community-based organizations to be actively involved in meaningful relationships that benefit students, teachers and schools, and in doing so providing for a stronger workforce for the Valley. Bio: Participating in YEA! And presenting today is Madison Hawkins, a 12 year entering the seventh Grade at Fruita Middle School. Her idea of Euphoria is a product to help adults and kids calm down. Madison has struggled with anxiety and emotional regulation her whole life. It has cost her family a lot of time and money trying to find something to help. Madison learned a lot about how the brain works and calming strategies. She developed a ready-to-use kit for kids to address this challenge. |
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The Little Lead Soldier
Aug. 15, 2018
Topic: What does a little lead soldier know about World War I? Everything, when he travels in the dispatch bag of a colonel who fought in the trenches of Vosges and in the major American battles of St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. That colonel was the grandfather of today’s speaker—Hugh D. Wise, III. The book is a collection of the Colonel’s letters to his son though the voice of the Little Lead Soldier. Bio: Hugh D. Wise III graduated from Princeton University in 1964 with honors in History. In the Peace Corps, Hugh lectured in Brazilian universities. After graduation from law school, Hugh practiced law in Grand Junction from 1969 to 1987. After retirement, he moved to Aspen with his wife Mary and has lived there ever since. . |
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Meet Grand Junction’s K9 Police Dogs
Aug. 22, 2018
Topic: Trevor Hawkins is currently employed with Grand Junction Police Department and has worked in law enforcement for almost 15 years. For the past 3 years, Trevor has been assigned to work with K9 police dogs. His canine partner, Nero, a 4 year old German Shepherd who came from Israel. Currently Nero is certified in narcotics detection, tracking and patrol. Today, Trevor and Nero will be talk about how they select the dogs, how the dogs are trained and how the dogs serve a dual purpose. |
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Western Region OneSource
Aug. 29, 2018
Topic: The mission of the Western Region OneSource is to connect veterans , military service members, and their families with service providers and resources in order to enhance their opportunities and quality of life. The Western Region OneSource will be open summers of 2019 in Grand Junction. Bio: Our speaker, David Callahan, has over 30-years of service in the U.S. Army as an enlisted service member and officer with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He currently serves as the Director of the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs—West and as the Strategic Planner for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. |
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Living Mesa County’s Ranching Heritage
Sep. 05, 2018
Bio: Janie VanWinkle is a lifelong beef producer in western Colorado. Growing up in the Unaweep Canyon and Dolores River, she learned about land, livestock and water from an early age. She bought her first cow from her Grandpa, Jerome Craig, at 9 years old. Janie and husband, Howard, currently own and manage 550 head of cattle in Mesa County. Dean, their son, is currently majoring in Agricultural Business at Fort Scott Community College in Kansas. The VanWinkles have a Forest Service permit on the Uncompaghre and a BLM permit between Whitewater and Palisade at the base of the Grand Mesa. Working cooperatively with the City of Grand Junction, they lease two ranches owned by the City at Whitewater. In addition to the Colorado Cattleman’s Association, Janie is on the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Board, Western CO Community College Agriculture Advisory Board, Grand Valley Power Board of Directors, and serves as a 4-H leader. Topic: Janie will be speaking on her experiences as a Beef Producer in Mesa County. You will hear a bit about the legacy of her family in the ranching community as well as about everyday life as an Ag Advocate in current times. Feel free to ask any questions that you would like. Janie believes the best way to learn about your food is to ask the people who produce it. |
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Sep. 08, 2018 12:00 p.m.
1st Annual CU/CMU Engineering Scholarship Golf TournamentSaturday, September 8, 12:00 PM
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Grand Junction Sports Commission
Sep. 12, 2018
Topic: The Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission (GGJSC) is a nonprofit agency with the mission of representing the Grand Junction area in attracting new sports, enhancing existing sports and delivering customer service-driven events that positively impact our economy and community. The organization is a collaborative effort between Colorado Mesa University, the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County, the City of Fruita and the Town of Palisade. The GGJSC serves as an advocate to local amateur, collegiate and professional sports organizations because we understand the cultural importance of sports in our community. Activities that they are behind include: JUCO, GJ Rockies, mountain bike races, marathons, the Colorado Special Olympics, the USA Cycling championships. Bio: Introducing us to the GGJSC is the executive director, Jennifer Stoll. She is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio before she came to the Grand Valley to attend Colorado Mesa University, where she played softball at the Division II level. She attended graduate school at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, obtaining a degree in sport administration. Following graduation, she worked for two years at 9Health Fair, a large, Denver-based nonprofit. Jennifer has also assisted the Professional Golf Association (PGA) of America with the facilitation of the 2008 Ryder Cup and the 2010 Senior PGA Championship. Jennifer is a member of the National Association of Sports Commissions and a graduate of its Certified Sports Event Executive program. Jennifer is also pursuing a doctorate in sport management from Troy University. |
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10 Extra Seconds
Sep. 19, 2018
Topic: Kevin’s rich blend of experiences and talent allows him a unique approach to life and it’s many mysteries. Allowing him to connect through his words and thoughts. As a prison guard, a stand-up comedian, and with three decades of sales, sales managing, sales training, marketing and more, he has a different perspective and the ability to reach through the pages and touch your heart. As a life coach, author and motivational speaker his passion is to encourage, uplift and inspire. |
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Sep. 24, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Attention Rotarians! Come meet our District Governor, Chris Peterson, this coming Monday, September 24, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, at the Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive, Palisade, CO 81526. Don't miss this opportunity to visit with our Rotary District Governor, Chris Peterson. Wine and appetizers will be served. For details, contact Michael McCormick, 970-210-2246.
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District Governor
Sep. 26, 2018
Chris Peterson, District Governor Chris is the Managing Partner of Alpine Hardware of Colorado Ltd, which he and his wife Vicki own, and is responsible for the day to day operations of the business. Alpine Hardware operates as three independent hardware stores in western Colorado serving the communities of Aspen, Carbondale, and Clifton. Chris joined the Rotary Club of Mt. Sopris / Carbondale in 2011. He has served as the Club’s Rotary Foundation Chair since he joined, the Club’s Secretary, and Club President (2014 - 2015). He served District 5470 as the Assistant Governor for his area (2015 - 2018). Chris and Vicki are strong supporters of the Rotary Foundation. They are both Multiple Paul Harris Fellows, Paul Harris Society members, Bequest Society members, and Level 3 Major Donors. Vicki and Chris were married in 2002. They have two black toy poodles: She Isn’t Enough and We’re Gonna Do It Again and a brown toy poodle appropriately named Really Too Much. Vicki’s son and his wife have one son, Grayson, who will take over the hardware business if Grampa has his way. Chris enjoys golfing even though he is a 22 handicap, nature photography because birds and trees don't complain about having their picture taken, and a good glass of wine regardless of the color. |
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Grand Junction Regional Airport
Oct. 03, 2018
Topic: Angela Padalecki, the new Executive Director at Grand Junction Regional Airport, will be giving us an update on what’s going on at the airport, what’s on deck, and the current trends in aviation. Bio: Angela has fifteen years of experience in public service, including Denver International Airport, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Federal Reserve. She holds master’s degrees in economics and finance from the CU Denver. |
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Historic Adventures on the Colorado Plateau
Oct. 17, 2018
Topic: From prehistoric times to this century, people have struggled to raise crops and livestock on the Colorado Plateau. But nature and sometimes humans have not made it easy. This is a brief look at some of the agricultural endeavors on the Colorado Plateau, and obstacles they have faced. This story comes from Bob Silbernagel’s new work, Historic Adventures of the Colorado Plateau. This is a collection of his historical articles that have appeared in The Daily Sentinel.
Bio: Bob was the editorial page editor for The Daily Sentinel newspaper in Grand Junction for 19 years. He retired in 2014, but he continues to write a regional history column for the newspaper. He is the author of the 2011 book, Troubled Trails: The Meeker Affair and the Expulsion of Utes from Colorado and the Historic Adventures on the Colorado Plateau, which was released in May 2018. When not writing, Bob enjoys horseback riding, bicycling and camping, primarily in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah. He and his wife, Judy, live near Palisade, Colo.
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District #51 Special Education
Oct. 24, 2018
Topic: The D51 Department of Student Services serves 3000 students with a continuum of services that match individual student needs in 44 schools, charters, and surrounding areas. The Student Support Model aligns with D51 initiatives to engage, equip and empower learners of today for a limitless tomorrow. Bio: Speaking to us how the needs of special education students have changed and how D51 is changing what it does to meet these needs is Kathy Lyn, the Special Education Coordinator for D51 Middle Schools. Kathy is a career educator with 40 years of practice. She has served families and students from preschool to adult teaching special education, literacy acquisition, instructional practices, and downhill skiing. |
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Insectary -- Biological Control in Western Colorado
Oct. 31, 2018
Topic: The Insectary, located in Palisade Colorado, provides and monitors biological controls for public and private lands for controlling further spread of invasive non-native pest species. Our biocontrols include insects, mites and even a fungus that damage invasive weeds and animals. Successful biocontrol implementation is a long-term solution for management of invasive species when other tactics including mechanical removal or pesticide application have too steep an economic or environmental cost. Bio: NinaLouden has worked at the Colorado Department of Agriculture Insectary for ten years . Originally from Nevada, Nina earned a Bachelor’s in Conservation Biology. She earned a master’s in Entomology at Utah State University. Working at the Insectary has allowed her to develop a better understanding of the role biocontrol plays among other integrated pest management tools. Besides rearing, collecting, and monitoring beneficial insects, Nina and her husband are rearing a three year old. |
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What’s New at CMU
Nov. 07, 2018
President Tim Foster has served as the tenth leader of Colorado Mesa University since March 2004, when he was appointed by the Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees. Previously, President Foster was member of Colorado Governor Bill Owens' cabinet, executive director for the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, and head of the Department of Higher Education. Beginning in 1988, President Foster has also served in the Colorado House of Representatives, where he was the House Majority Leader for four sessions, from 1993 to 1996. Previous to his public service, he was a partner in the law firm of Foster, Larson, Laiche and Griff in Grand Junction. A Grand Junction native, President Foster earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics with honors from Kenyon College in 1980. He completed graduate coursework for a master's degree in mineral economics at the Colorado School of Mines from 1982 to 1984. Mr. Foster also earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver - College of Law in 1984. This married father of four sons is an avid bike rider, skier, swimmer, soccer player and coach. |
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Rotary Exchange Student
Nov. 14, 2018
Topic: Zara Escobar is an exchange student from Paraguay. She arrived to the United States three months ago .Some of the goals she wants to achieve while she is here includes fluency in English, getting to know American culture, meeting new people and being more adventurous and curious about the world. She likes to go on hikes, baking, dancing, playing soccer and learning new things. Bio: Zara was born on June 24, 2001 in Asunción, Paraguay. She is 17 years old now. She has three siblings and she is the second child of her family. Her sister inspired her to be an exchange student since her sister was one 4 years ago. She is very happy and grateful to be here. |
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Salvation Army Bell Ringer Challenge with Kiwanis
Nov. 21, 2018
In what has become an annual tradition, Rotary and Kiwanis are competing in the Rotary-Kiwanis Knowledge Bowl. This competition is a fun way to prepare us for the serious work of helping the Salvation Army. On December 9th, both Clubs are hitting the streets and ringing the bells in hopes of filling the kettles with the loose changes of shoppers. Among other worthy projects, proceeds we raise will help the Salvation Army provide foods and gifts to needy families over the Holiday Season. On December 8th, there are two Bell Ringing shifts (10-12 and 12-2). The Rotary-Kiwanis Knowledge Bowl competition is to see which Club works in the morning and which works in the afternoon. Both shifts are provided a meal before they go out. There are be signup sheets on your table. Please indicate which sites you will ring the bell. The Knowledge Bowl will determine when you will be there. Let’s get ‘em, Rotarians!!! |
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The State of Policing in Grand Junction
Nov. 28, 2018
Bio: Chief Doug Shoemaker was appointed as the Chief of Police for the Grand Junction Police Department in June of 2018 after spending over 26 years in law enforcement in Jefferson City, Missouri. During those prior years, he was promoted through the ranks to the position of Captain with the Jefferson City Police Department, where he worked with Detectives, Narcotics, Community Services, Traffic, and was the Public Information Officer for the agency for over a decade. He has a strong background in community policing and hopes to continue with a community-based policing philosophy here in Grand Junction. He holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree and is nearing completion on his doctorate in organizational leadership. He is married and has a daughter who is a senior in high school. |
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Dec. 01, 2018 4:30 p.m.
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Highly Engineered Acrylic by Reynolds Polymer Technology
Dec. 05, 2018
Topic: This program will include a history of Reynolds Polymer Technology along with details of some of our 1900 plus projects around the world. Bio: Mark Johnson is a 30-year veteran of the building products and construction industries. He has held various leaderships positions with companies like Formica Corporation, The General Electric Company, Hilti Corporation, and Reynolds Polymer Technology. Mark is originally from England but grow up in the Maryland and Virginia Suburbs of Washington DC. He has been married for 26 years to his wife Jane Johnson and they have a 20-year daughter (Emma) who currently attends The University of Wyoming. Mark holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Business Administration from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and an MBA from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. |
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Fruita Chamber of Commerce
Dec. 12, 2018
Topic: What’s happening in Fruita! Bio: Jennifer Seal (formerly Motz) is a fifth generation Grand Junction native and is honored to serve at the Executive Director of the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, Jennifer was with Grand Junction Economic Partnership as the Director of Operations & Investor Affairs. Jennifer previously worked at Colorado Mesa University in President Foster's office, at Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation managing special events and at The Capstone Group, LLC working on various issues at Colorado's State Capitol. She graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Business Marketing and a minor in Political Science. Jennifer's unique background has given her valuable experience and perspective into various industries and has allowed her to make many connections around the Grand Valley and in Colorado. Jennifer and her husband, James, live in Fruita and have a dog and horses. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading and exploring all that the beautiful Grand Valley has to offer! |
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The Art and Science of Winemaking in the Grand Valley
Dec. 19, 2018
Topic: The art and science of winemaking in the Grand Valley. Bio: Jenne Baldwin-Eaton started her career in winemaking with Plum Creek Cellars in 1994. For 22 years, Baldwin-Eaton made award-winning wines from 100% Colorado grown grapes and was involved in all aspects of running a commercial winery. The success and growth of the Colorado wine industry is very important to Baldwin-Eaton and as an instructor her goal is to pass along years of accrued knowledge and practical experience. She is currently developing and teaching the first Colorado AAS in Viticulture and Enology program, at Western Colorado Community College. Baldwin-Eaton teaches the courses through a combination of ground work fundamentals and hands-on experience. Students have an opportunity to work at the college vineyard, make wine on campus and gain knowledge from folks in the wine industry. She also does wine consulting for a couple of wineries in the Grand Valley. |
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