SDA Executive Director Ann Terry joined representatives from the Colorado Association of School Boards and The Colorado Municipal League and CCI for an Elected Officials’ Forum discussing the effect of Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101 on local governments. The event was held in Windsor, CO.

More than 85 elected officials attended the event, and shared their commitment to educate voters in their communities about the dangers of these ballot issues.

Local elected officials are invited to attend an informational forum on the potential impact of the three November ballot initiatives on August 24^th in Windsor, CO, and August 25^th in Fort Morgan, CO

Both sessions will be held 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, and dinner will be provided at no charge to attendees.

The forum in Windsor on August 24^th will be held at the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District at 100 7^th St.

Want to help defeat these three dangerous measures? The campaign's four-part online toolkit will get you, your friends and family, and your colleagues active in CFRR's efforts to defeat Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101. The toolkit includes talking points, a resolution and a sample letter that you can send to your contacts. Download the toolkit - and get involved.

Download the Toolkit: http://www.donthurtcolorado.com/presentations/

The Special District Association (SDA) and the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool (CSD Pool) have teamed up to offer members an opportunity to enroll in a helpful online HR services program. The CSD Pool Board of Directors has approved financing for the first 50 members to participate in this 30-day trial offer through the company, HR Made Simple.

HR Made Simple offers:

Want to know what the 2010 SDA Annual Conference has to offer on fire district issues? Here are some of the topics of interest:

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

10:45-Noon-   Looking Back… After a Merger, Redefining the Process - Chief Dan Qualman, South Metro Fire Rescue Authority;  and Chief Doug McBee, West Metro Fire Protection District

Sponsored by T. Charles Wilson Insurance Service

Sponsored by Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC; and Red Oak Consulting, a Division of Malcolm Pirnie

The 12^th Annual Donald Critchfield Memorial Golf Tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the beautiful Ranch Course at Keystone. Please check in by 8:30 a.m.

The campaign opposing Amendments 60,61 and Proposition 101 have created an online “tool kit” designed to help you: 

The Evergreen Parks and Recreation District made news this week after staff members rescued a family in trouble! To see the article in the Canyon Courier click HERE

The Vail Recreation District will host a lecture series with former Olympic silver medalist Jim Ryun on Saturday. For more information click HERE.

Did you know that the Special District Association did NOT increased the Annual Conference fee this year, despite the fact that breakfast on Thursday and Friday is now INCLUDED in your registration costs?  This is almost $50 in savings for every attendee!

Not only will you receive 2 great meals, but guest speakers Doug Lipp on Thursday and Ruby Newell-Legner on Friday will kick off your days with inspirational and humorous presentations.

The Special District Association would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends and community of Marine Cpl. Max William Donahue, of Highlands Ranch. Cpl. Donahue was killed in Afghanistan while serving his country.

Governor Bill Ritter has ordered that U.S. and Colorado flags be lowered to half staff at state and federal facilities throughout Colorado on Friday, August 13, 2010.

Funeral services for Cpl. Donahue will be held Friday in Highlands Ranch.