Activity Report Explorer

Northern San Juan • Entered by Robyn Cascade on December 27, 2024

Exceptional Women Award

October 5, 2024

Key Issue: Doesn’t apply
Activity Type: Fundraising & Membership Development (fundraising events, grants, relational mtgs, recruitment)
Key Partners: Tierra Fortuna Club

Measurable Outcomes

Outcome 1: Event Attendees (5 people)
Outcome 2: publicity (10 people)
Outcome 3: media (4 media highlights)[/if 1231]

Short Description of Activity

Carrie nominated Robyn for the Ouray County Exceptional Women Award and Robyn was selected (among 4 other awardees) and used the opportunity to highlight the work of our organization and Broadband. Post on Facebook, insert in local paper, article in local paper and posters around town announced the event and mentioned Robyn and Great Old Broads.

Reflection/Evaluation

Lots of complexities arose as Carrie and I learned more about the reception/event to honor us. Tierra Fortuna (TF) was using the event/reception as a fundraiser for their own organization without giving time or much attention to the organizations from whom the awardees were selected. In addition, the call for nominations did not mention that the expectation was for our organization to promote the event via our organization mailing lists, family and friends networks AND to expect attendees would pay $50 (all proceeds to go to TF.) So Robyn wrote an email to the organizer prior to the accepting the award (see upload) AND to the chair of the TF Board after the event when asked for feedback.

The event itself was fun, and though Robyn felt honored, it was a bit uncomfortable. Robyn was disappointed awardees were not given time to speak to attendees about their organizations although Robyn managed to lay out some Broadsides, bookmarks and membership brochures and had at least 10 personal conversations about Broads (included in outcomes.)

Photos/Uploads

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Photo Captions

Robyn’s email to the coordinator of the award process and event/reception