April, 2013 Issue 1
OUR FRIENDS: EACH MONTH WE WILL FEATURE NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES FROM THE STAFF AT THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN VALUES!
Dalton Sprouse: We’re of f to a fast start this year at the Center for American Values. We are immensely grateful to all of you for helping us become a source for future generations to keep America great by doing the right t hing for family, communit y and country. As you are probably aware, we recently held a benefit auct ion and dinner at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs to raise money to benefit our educational outreach programs. The response was overwhelming. The auct ion lis t was full of great items, in particular were two c ustom made signature series 1911’s pistols with the unique serial numbers of DrewDix 1 and DrewDix 2 and another featured item was a trip to the Indy 500 that included pit passes and an Indy Car ride! The personal appearance by Indy Car Driver, JR Hildebrand, his panther racing team as well as his vehicle on display was an absolute show stopper..
DALTON SPROUSE
The monetary success of the fundraiser was uplifting, but also of significance is the CAV’s growing statewide and national exposure by hosting guests from Arizona, Indianapolis and even Alaska. As you know, we are continuously working to raise f unds and attention to our core values and mission. People like you are vitally important and hope you help spread the word by telling a friend to tell a friend about the Center for Americ an Values. Thanks for your continued support of the CAV. Respec tfully,
“Duty, honor, country. As long as we believe in these words, our nation and our democracy will flourish.” Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. Army World War II
Dalton Sprouse Development Manager
Center for American Values | 101 South Main Street | phone 719-543-9502 | fax 719-404-4296
April, 2013 Issue 1
Trish Rooney: Our visitors often hear, “Welcome to the Center of American Values where we pledge allegiance to our country each and every day by our actions and commitment to honor, integrity, and patriotism.” It is the common thread that is woven in friendship by all who pass our threshold. Whether it be a tourist, student, veteran, volunteer or staff member, each is uniquely inspired by the words in the gallery. TRISH ROONEY
This year, the Center has hosted a number of gallery presentations for groups visiting our city like El Pomar, Colorado Forum, Probation Chiefs Conference, and the Firefighters Leadership Seminar. In addition to the many field trips scheduled, we look forward to our expanding relationship with the Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, and Tribute 9/11 Visitor Center in NYC. Although our focus has been on our HIP Educational Program, our work continues with the American Values Narrative Project and Walk of Valor. Each day here at the Center brings a new opportunity for us to plant a seed in this generation and the next. We believe children are “our now” and how we influence them “right now” will become their future. Respectfully,
Trish Rooney Center Manager
Center for American Values | 101 South Main Street | phone 719-543-9502 | fax 719-404-4296