Dear Friends,
Welcome to 2016.
The Friends of CMSP are proud to say that we had a very productive
year in 2015 thanks to the incredible support and work from our
Board of Directors, Members and Sponsors. This encouragement has
provided tremendous momentum to launch into 2016.
The following pages will highlight our 2015 accomplishments and
outline our goals for 2016.
We have spent time planning for the coming year, however there are
always last minute ideas and projects that arise. As a Friends
organization, we feel that we must rise to the moment to make
Cheyenne Mountain State Park a premier park in our community and
we hope to keep you full informed of our efforts by both social media
and newsletters.
In This Newsletter:
 Presidents’ Message
 2015 Highlights
 2016 Goals
 Introduction of our new Board
Members
Come Hang with us at CMSP!
We have ambitious goals for 2016 and we hope that you are on board
with our mission “To Support and Advocate for Cheyenne Mountain
State Park”.
We are grateful for your support.
Pat Cooper
President
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2015 Highlights:
▪ Cheyenne Mountain Run
▪ First Time Give2015!
Participant
▪ Sponsor of Heritage Days – No
Child Left Inside –
▪ Purchased a grader for
Park use
▪ Printed History Bookletsavailable at the Friend corner
▪ Funded supplies for
Naturalist programs
▪ Provided food and snacks for
Volunteer projects, especially our
hard working Trail Dogs
Volunteer Banquet at Patty Jewett, Nov 2105. Thank you to our many
enthusiastic, great volunteers that give so much to the Park.
▪ Funded the 2015
Volunteer Banquet
 CMSP volunteers
recorded approximately
12,000 hours in 2015, one of
the highest in CPW!
2015! Give Event: L to R Board Members Susan Simmons, Erika Dragoo, Pat Cooper and
Lori O’Hare participating in the Vene*tutu*ccu Fun Run, Nov 7, 2015.
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The Cheyenne Mountain Run-Enthusiastic
runners having fun on the Dixon Trail.
Save the Date for The 2nd Cheyenne Mountain Run: Oct 22, 2016
Art In the Park: This is an ongoing display of various local artists
in the Visitor Center. Part of the proceeds goes to the Friends
to benefit the Park. Currently, Donna McFarland is exhibiting.
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First Day Hike-200 hikers on New Years Day !!
Photo Contest-1st Place Flowers by Mathew White, “Susan and the Lady
Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Ways to become a member: On line at Friendsofcmsp.org or pick up an application at the
Visitor Center.
We can be reached at [email protected]
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Upcoming Goals for 2016

Increase membership

Increase Grant program

Fund more projects for CMSP

2nd Annual Cheyenne Mountain Trail Run-Oct 22,
2016

Better communication to our existing and new
members
Hand made wooded cookies available at the
Friends space in the Visitor Center!
FCMSP BOARD NEWS
Despite a snowy Feb 2nd, 2016 the FCMSP Board Retreat was held at the Penrose
House. We welcome three new board members this year: Warren Pierce, Jean
Danforth and Abbie Burke
2016 Officers and Directors
President Pat Cooper
1st Vice-President Lori O’Hare
2nd Vice-President Dr. Glen L Scott
Secretary Susan Simmons
Treasurer Barb Scott
Directors:
Non-Voting Members
Jack Busher-Past-President
Mitch Martin
Ralph Cadwallader-Membership
Darcy Mount
Jean Danforth-Newsletter
Abbie Burke-Social Media
Warren Pierce
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B OARD R ETREAT AT THE PENROSE HOUSE