September Tales from the Ranch

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"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill

Hello Friends!

 

We just hosted a retreat for our Young Professional Board members and being with this special group is always a reminder of the importance of our work. As I often tell people, the YPB is my favorite part of what we have accomplished thus far with Tall Tales.

 

This board is a neuro-diverse group that is equally comprised of young adults with and without disabilities. They sit on various committees where they work to further our mission and to demonstrate the beauty of diversity...together. I have witnessed the pride and satisfaction of the ambassadors as they contribute and share their ideas-to have a real seat at a table that has not been accessible to them before. I watch the volunteers as they work with and interact with peers who may think a bit differently than they do; but most importantly, I celebrate observing this group getting to know one another and learning how to best support each other, while helping to further our mission.

 

This board continually demonstrates what Tall Tales is all about-that there is inherent value in everyone, that each person has something to contribute and that when we make space for diversity, beautiful things are born-like our new coffee trailer business that will begin next year.

 

When you support TTR, our Young Professional Board is one of the programs that you are helping to encourage and it is because of your generosity that this group was formed. Thank you for believing in our mission and our work!

 

 

In gratitude,

 

 

Susan Mooney, Founder/Fairy Godmother
Tall Tales Ranch

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WE KICKED OFF THE YEAR WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN THAT WILL BRING OUR COMMUNITY TO LIFE, and we are pleased to report that we are making steady forward progress, thanks to a number of foundations and families pledging the gifts needed to make it happen. 

Thank you to our founding funders:

 

Sue and Brian Bell

 

The Brian and Patty Haas Charitable Foundation

 

The Hepner Family 

 

Karen and Joel Levitz

 

Mary and Tom Rogers

 

The Schoelzel Family Foundation

 

The Shirley Strait Foundation

 

Julia Vean

NEXT STEP:  completion of the construction documents, which our builders will use for construction

 

QUESTIONS REGARDING STRUCTURING YOUR ONE-TIME OR MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

PLEDGE?

 

Please contact

Heather Lauren Quiroga, Development Director,

at 720.227.5363 or [email protected]

 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

 

Tall Tales Coffee Company

We are so excited about the purchase of a trailer that we will use for our new venture-the Tall Tales Coffee Company. We are customizing the trailer for our mobile coffee business that will not only produce income, but will offer employment opportunities for our friends who are living with special needs.

 

Our goal is to have the trailer hit the road in 2022 to further demonstrate the many talents of our ambassadors.

Caramel Apple Sales

To kick off the fall season, we are selling some delicious, gluten free Granny Smith apples dipped in caramel and chocolate and set in almond toffee crunch! These beautiful, handcrafted apples are $10 each, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Tall Tales Ranch. You can order using the button below and we will notify you when your order is ready for pickup at the TTR office- 3740 South Jason Street  Englewood, CO 80110. Last day to place an order is Monday, November 1st.

 

We are so grateful to Megan Sevier and her husband, Dr. Robert Fante, for making the apples, sponsoring this campaign and supporting Tall Tales!

Purchase your caramel apples here

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

9.22 through 9.25 (at your convenience)

Developmental Pathways free virtual event, Hearts of Glass documentary

Hearts of Glass follows the tumultuous first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH) of Jackson, Wyoming — a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that provides meaningful, inclusive employment for people with disabilities

 

9.25

Big Dig at the historic Schweiger Ranch

A benefit for the American Cancer Society; 9am - 3pm

 

9.30

Developmental Pathways Shining Stars Virtual Gala & Silent Auction

Tall Tales Ranch is honored to be a beneficiary of this free virtual event, which is raising funds to support accessible and affordable residential options for people in our community;  5:30pm - 6:30pm

 

10.9

City of Lone Tree's Fall Festival at the historic Schweiger Ranch

Come find the Tall Tales ambassadors at our caramel apple stand from 10am to 2pm

 

12.4

Austrian Christmas at Schweiger Ranch

Join in the fun of this annual celebration of the Austrians who settled the Ranch in 1874. This free event is from 11am-5pm and is a great way to ring in the holiday season!

 

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 2021 Board of Directors

 

Tim Batz, President

Mark Gray, Vice President

Sue Wertz, Treasurer

Michael Yourtz, Secretary

Peggy Bernardis

Laura McKenna

Pat Mooney

Tony Saponaro

Wendy Wanger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2021 Young Professional Board

 

Sam Waggener, President

Alex Beetham

Andrew Carlson

Katie Faldella

Austin Good

Casey Gunning

Sarah Gutierrez

Michael Hazlehurst

Hannah Hepner

Andrew Hinners

Alison Hradek

Stephanie Levine

Meaghan McGann

Ross Mooney

Tony Saponaro

Grant Simon

Sammi Sommers

Brenna Yallop

Kelsey Yallop

Sarah Yourtz

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