Community Involvement
Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive has participated in the Fort Collins community for over 31 years, supporting youth sports, educational institutions and religious institutions.
Buckaroo's Softball
  Player sponsor 2001 to present
Colorado State University Hockey
  Team sponsor 1996 to present
Colorado State University Lacrosse
  Annual sponsor 1992 to present
Colorado State University Rodeo
  Annual sponsor 1996 to present
Fort Collins Adult Hockey
  Team sponsor for 6 divisions 1955 to present
Fort Collins Comets, Women's Hockey
  Team sponsor 1999 to present
Fort Collins Stars Softball
  Player sponsor 1999 to present
Fort Collins Youth Baseball
  Annual sponsor 1992 to present
Fort Collins Flames, Women's Hockey
  Player sponsor 1989 to present
Fort Collins Youth Hockey
  Annual sponsor 1989 to present
Realities for Children
  1999 to present
Sertoma club
  1982 to present
Make-A-Wish Foundation
  Yearly donation 2001 to present
Colorado State University
  Annual donation men's soccer green 2001-02
Fort Collins Youth Rugby Girls
  Team sponsor 2002-03
Fort Collins Softball Club Navy Stars
  Team sponsor 2002-2003
Colorado State University for Student Affairs
  Yearly donation 2000
Campus Ministries
  Cmc Taimikovi Fund Donation 2002
Fort Collins Girls Softball Club
  Team Sponsor 2001
Littlest Angels International
  Donation 2001
Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame
  Yearly donation 1995 to present
Colorado State University
  Breeder's Cup Foundation donation 2002
Poudre High School Baseball 2007
Poudre High School baseball team
Poudre High School Baseball - 2007
Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive

On behalf of the Poudre High School Baseball team, we would like to thank you for your generous donation of $550 and discount cards for the families. Local businesses like yours is what makes Fort Collins a great community.

With the hiring of a new baseball coach early last summer and a group of parents working together to help rebuild the baseball program, we were able to clean up the field, refurbish the dugouts and press box, upgrade the PA system, add padding around the backstop, and replace a good portion of the wind screen around the field. We were also able to replace a lot of old, worn out equipment and purchase new to help make the coach's job easier. Another highlight included being able to play a few night baseball games under the lights. This was very exciting for everyone involved.

With the new and improved dedication of the coaching staff and the new attitude towards the Poudre Baseball program, things are moving in the right direction. The school district has agreed to remove the old infield grass and some of the outfield grass and replace it with new grass as well as a new drainage and sprinkler system. It will make it difficult this summer as we will need to play many of our games "away" or on the JV field. But everyone in the program is looking forward to next spring and being able to use the new field.

The whole baseball program made giant strides this year, from the C Team to the Varsity. We improved our win/loss record greatly from previous years.

Once again, thank you for your support. We hope you will be willing to continue to support our program.

Sincerely,
Gene Ehrlich
Poudre Baseball Boosters
Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame - 2007
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your generous contribution of $25 to the Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame. This event honors outstanding players and worthy volunteers with the proceeds going directly to tennis grants and scholarships.
Grants are provided to approved and established entry level tennis programs and to new programs for special populations and for juniors. Scholarships are awarded on a financial need basis to accomplished juniors for national tournament travel. Last year the Junior Tennis Foundation distributed approximately $112,721 in grants and scholarships. Each year your generosity allows us to add more players to the over a million reached by tennis programs aided with these funds.
Your support is appreciated,
Sincerely,
Robert J. Garry
JTF President
Campus Ministries of Colorado
Thank you for your financial support!
We look forward to your continued financial support.
Grace Christian Church, Inc.
Marlins Baseball Team
Fort Collins' Marlins baseball team
Fort Collins Baseball Club
Dear Fort Collins Baseball Club Sponsor;
On behalf of everyone at Fort Collins Baseball Club I would like to thank you for your continued support of this club. Enclosed is your 2003 date tag for your sponsor plaque.
The last season the club provided baseball opportunities to over 3000 youth in our community. Your sponsor dollars assisted the club with subsidizing fees for these players as well as supporting our scholarship program, with over $7500 applied to reduced fees for over 225 families.
I look forward to seeing you again in the 2005 baseball season. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Pat Wunsch
Shepardson 4th Grade
Dear Fort Collins Muffler and Automotive,
Thank you for sponsoring the magic show. I had the best time watching the magic show acts. They were great. My favorite act was the one where a guy did all these card tricks. I liked a lot of other acts, too. I was so glad I got to go. I hope I can go to it next year in 5th grade.
Sincerely,
Kimberly, Amber, Lindsey and Savannah
Thomas B. Snover Memorial Golf Tournament
Dear Friend,
Thank you for helping to sponsor the Thomas B. Snover Memorial Golf Tournament. Thanks to you the golf tournament was a success! We've added nearly $7000 to the scholarship fund. We are so very grateful for your support!
Kindest regards,
Kathy Scott Snow
Fort Collins Softball Team
Dear Jim,
Our sincere thanks for your ongoing support of our softball team.
Fort Collins is truly fortunate to have in its midst an individual such as yourself, who continues to give back to the community by helping fund numerous worthwhile programs.
Gratefully Yours,
Rudy Garcia & Jean Members
Adult Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey
Thanks for sponsoring me to play ice hockey. I really enjoyed the season and am looking forward to next season.
Thanks again,
Jennifer Gonzales
Microbiology Student Association
We would like to thank you for your generous donation to our raffle. Your participation in this event helped to make it a success. Proceeds benefited the Microbiology Department, for which we would like to thank you in the entire department's behalf.
Thank You,
Microbiology Student Association
USA Inline Hockey Tournament
Thank you for sponsoring me to go to the USA Inline Hockey Tournament in Las Vegas. We played six games and made it to the semifinals.
Thank you for your support,
Jennifer Gonzales
American Association of Equine Practitioners
Dear Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive,
Thank you for your recent donation to the CSU chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. The oil changes helped tremendously at our Breeder's Cup fundraiser. We can't thank you enough for your support and generosity!
Sincerely,
Nicki Seely
Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development
Dear Brian:
On behalf of Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development I want to express our collective appreciation for the responsiveness of the shop in meeting our repair needs. While our fleet is not huge our need for getting our vehicles serviced quickly is important in the delivery of our services to the kids we serve.
Additionally I appreciate your willingness to perform safety checks at no cost to the Agency on vehicles that are donated or vehicles we anticipate purchasing.
The nonprofit status of our agency requires prudent use of our discretionary dollars and being able to work with a shop that is willing to give us breaks where they can is very important and appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dan Wellman
Fort Collins Women's Youth Rugby Team
Dear Rugby Fan,
The season has come to a close and now is the time to recognize our sponsors. Thank you for supporting the Fort Collins Women's Youth Rugby Team. Your contribution helped our team accomplish amazing feats.
This year was the first year any of us had ever touched a rugby ball. But with hard work, dedication (and a lot of donated money!) We have become champions! This season we have:
* Ended the season with a 14-2 record
* Had 9 shut-out victories
* Won the State Rugby Championship
* Took 2nd in the Western Regional Tournament
* Qualified for the National Championship Tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
* Won the National Championship Tournament!
Alone with our team accomplishments, we had five members of our team voted to the All-American Team.
All this could not have been accomplished without the support of our families, fans, and generous sponsors like yourselves. Thank you once again from the whole team and coaching staff.
Sincerely,
Meghan Obermann
Team Captain
Turning Point Center - 2007
Thank You!
On behalf of Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development Inc., thank you for your donation.
Your donation to Turning Point will be used to further assist us in providing services to adolescents who most need our care. Your donation is tax-deductible. We will send you a formal thank you letter with more information that you can use for tax purposes.
The clients, staff and Turning Point Board of Directors join me in thanking you for the care you have shown through your generosity.
Sincerely,
Jim Becker
Executive Director
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation - 2007
Dear James,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Scientific Advisors and volunteers of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, we extend our deepest condolences for the loss of Rodney L. Person. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness during this difficult time and offer you our heartfelt thank you for your donation of $100 received on April 20, 2007. The generosity of our donors is vital as we continue our efforts to urgently and aggressively invest in research that will lead to a cure.
Thanks to the kindness of donors like you, the MMRF has raised more that $70 million to support lifesaving myeloma research. We have seen three new treatments since we opened our door when it usually takes more than 10 years to bring a single drug to market. And today, we are currently funding more than 25 promising new compounds and therapeutic approaches that show promise in treating patients as all stages of the disease.
As good stewards of your donation, the MMRF devotes an outstanding 95 cents of every dollar raised to research, making the MMRF one of the most efficient and effective charities in the country. Our commitment to fiscal responsibility is truly unmatched, as evidenced by the following accreditations:
• A "Best in America" Seal of Excellence from the Independent Charities of America
• A Four-Star rating by Charity Navigator
• An A+ rating by the American Institute of Philanthropy
• Compliance with all of the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability
As the world's only organization to have achieved these accreditations, you can be sure your donation is wisely invested in research that is certain to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of myeloma patients.
Thank you again for your support of the MMRF. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kathy Giusti - President
Scott Santarella - Executive Director
CSU College of Veterinary Medicine - 2004-5
Dear Sir or Madam,
The Colorado State University Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (SCAAEP) is a club within the College of Veterinary Medicine that is dedicated to helping those students interested in a career in the equine veterinary field obtain invaluable experience and knowledge above the standard curriculum currently offered in veterinary school.
The club is able to achieve this goal through many events planned each year to help these students get the most out of their education. The club organizes many lectures by nationally known speakers, hands-on wet labs, two-day short-courses, and helps send as many members as possible to the annual American Association of Equine Practitioners National Convention to be held in Seattle, WA this year. Attending the annual convention gives members the opportunity to meet with leaders in the profession, attend lectures on recent research and cutting edge topics, and to explore the many avenues available to them in the future.
The club raises the money needed for these various events through fund-raising events throughout the year. The chapter is holding our annual Breeder's Cup Party on Saturday, October 29th from 12pm to 5pm. The fundraiser will feature a silent auction and door prizes. This year's fundraiser will be held inside Manno's Restaurant at Collindale Golf Course. This event helps us to raise money needed to help our members obtain these unique opportunities. It is only with generous donations that we are able to achieve this goal. We greatly appreciate any donations that we receive and would like to thank you in advance for you time and consideration. All donations are tax deductible and if our tax ID number is needed, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Chris Huth, PVM 2007
Vice-President, SCAAEP
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins Children's Magic Show - 2005
Certificate of Appreciation
Let it be known that Brian Dwyer of Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive is a member in good standing of the Magic Booster Club.
Fort Collins Children's Show
3307 S. College PMB #368
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Magic Show Sponsor,
Thank you so much for your sponsorship so that our students could attend this very fun and entertaining event. A third grader who wanted to share their enthusiasm with you wrote the enclosed thank you card!
Sincerely,
Nancy Ozzello
Office Manager
Dear magic show sponsors,
Thank you for the wonderful magic show. It was soooooooooooooooo greate!! My favorite part is when the forth grade girl sawed the teachor in haff!
Thank you.
Sincerely Colleen
American Cancer Society - 2005
Thank you for your donation of $100.
Diane Cahn,
American Cancer Society
- Northeastern Colorado Unit
Junior Tennis Foundation - 2003
Mr. and Mrs James Dwyer,
The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges your gift of $100.
Doris S. Herrick
Executive Director
United States Tennis Association
Eastern Section
Junior Tennis Foundation
CSU Ministry
Jim,
Thank you so much for meeting with me and to rear all that God is doing at CSU. Also, thank you so much for your special gift of $200 to my ministry. I am looking forward to see what God has in store. I will keep you updated every month so you know what's going on with the ministry.
Thanks again!
In Christ,
Setauta
52nd Annual Skyline Stampede
Fort Collins Automotive & Muffler,
Thank you so much for your continual support of CSU Rodeo and the Skyline Stampede! We hope you enjoy the show and we look forward to working with you again!
Thank you!
Brianna Colbon
Fort Collins Girls Softball
Dear Ft. Collins Muffler,
Thank you so much for sponsoring me, Ft. Collins Stars 160 Holly Carter Softball. It will really help us in our budget. We will be proud to have your name displayed on our banner at each game.
Thank you for all of the great service you do on my family's cars!
Thank you so much again!
Sincerely,
Alicia Kaempfe
Northern Colorado Comets - 2000-1
Thanks you so much for giving me the opportunity to play ice hockey. I am really enjoying it.
Thanks again,
Jennifer Gonzales
Oakbrook
Brian,
The residents of Oakbrook would like to thank you for the two gift certificates for oil changes that you donated to our annual Craft Show and Raffle. It helped to make our event a great success, and was greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Evelyn Shepherd
Association President
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County - 2004
Thank you for your support of the 2004 Northern Colorado Car Show and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County.
Linda Wood
Thrifty Nickel
Fort Collins Muffler and Automotive,
Thank you for your generous contribution benefiting the Larimer County Boys & Girls Club at the Northern Colorado Car Show.
John & Cindy Gilbreth
Kristi Visocky Golf Tournament - 2006
Thank you for your donation to the Kristi Visocky Memorial Golf Tournament and Kristi's Big Night Out. With you generous support we were able to raise over $32,000 for Kristi's fund. Proceeds from the event will be used to provide scholarships and support for area young women.
This year the Foundation awarded seven $2000 scholarships in Kristi's name. These young women, many of them single moms, will be attending Front Range Community College in the fall, working to create a better life for themselves and their families. You have helped to make a difference in their lives.
We appreciate your kindness,
The Visocky Family
Fort Collins Girls Softball - Fort Collins Stars
Thank you for your recent sponsorship to the Fort Collins Girls Softball Club. Your donation of $100 was applied to Courtney Judish.
This will be your tax receipt and here is our tax id number: 52-2133439. Please know that you have truly made a difference with your support. As soon as the schedules for the game times come out we will forward you a copy and you can come and support your team.
Once again, we are truly grateful for your support. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call. The club line number is 970-204-2861.
Fort Collins Stars
Fort Collins Girls Softball - Fort Collins Stars
Thank you for your recent sponsorship to the Fort Collins Girls Softball Club. Your donation of $100 was applied to Alicia Kaempfe .
This will be your tax receipt and here is our tax id number: 52-2133439. Please know that you have truly made a difference with your support. As soon as the schedules for the game times come out we will forward you a copy and you can come and support your team.
Once again, we are truly grateful for your support. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call. The club line number is 970-204-2861.
Fort Collins Stars
Centennial High School Road Scholars - 2004
Straight from Centennial High School we would all like to thank you for your generous donation. With you donation it has made it possible for us to travel to Chile to spend two wonderful weeks learning about the Chileans and giving back to their hardworking communities. This is a trip of a lifetime and will stay with us forever. We hope you can make it to our special presentation for Chile, held on December 21, 2004 at 8:00 AM. Again we thank you sincerely from all of our hearts here at Centennial.
Sincerely,
The Chile Road Scholars Students
Dear everyone at Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive,
We at Centennial who are attending the Road Scholars Trip to South America in the country of Chile want to say Thank You very much for your donation. It helped us reach our goal.
Thank you
Ross Melson
Rocky Mountain HS Cheerleading Squad
Thank you Brian!
My mom, Chris Meeker, and I really appreciate you supporting us!
Dear Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive,
I would like to sincerely thank everyone at your auto shop for your generous donation to the Rocky Mountain High School Cheerleading Squad. Each year, every girl has to raise about $1000 to pay for camp, competitions, and uniforms. Your donation has greatly helped me financially, and I really appreciate your generosity.
Thank you!
Jenny Diltz
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
Dear Fort Collins Muffler,
We would like to thank you for your generous donation of five free oil changes. This greatly helps our cause to raise money for American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, which will be held June 10-11th at Fort Collins High School. Come visit us at our camp site located at Survivor Street #1.
Sincerely,
Team Drahota
Windsor Middle School
Dear Ft. Collins Muffler,
We appreciate your contribution of 5 free oil changes towards the 6th grade community carnival fundraiser. As well as the satisfaction gained by giving to our youth we also want to acknowledge your generosity to the public. Please come to Windsor Middle School on the night of the carnival: March 18th. Have fun and view the banner where your business name will be printed under a thank you to our contributor's heading. Following the carnival we will send thank you letters to the editors of our local newspapers and the Windsor Middle School newsletter with your company name included. Community support is a main contributor to student success.
Thank You!
Sincerely,
Windsor Middle School Staff, Students & Parents
Fort Collins Baseball Club - 2004
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you for your sponsorship for the 2004 baseball season. We appreciate your support and look to continue our relationship with your company as a sponsor of Fort Collins Baseball Club. Enclosed is your "2004" date tag to apply to your sponsorship plaque. Thank you for your sponsorship and we look forward to doing business with you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Fort Collins Baseball Club
Fort Collins Girls Softball - Fort Collins Stars
Thank you for your recent sponsorship to the Fort Collins Girls Softball Club. Your donation of $250 was applied to Mandie Saunders .
This will be your tax receipt and here is our tax id number: 52-2133439. Please know that you have truly made a difference with your support. As soon as the schedules for the game times come out we will forward you a copy and you can come and support your team.
Once again, we are truly grateful for your support. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call. The club line number is 970-204-2861.
Fort Collins Stars
Kristi Visocky Memorial Tournament - 2005
On behalf of the Kristi Visocky family, we want to thank you for your generous donation to the 3rd Annual Kristi Visocky Memorial Golf Tournament and Kristi's Big Night Out Event.
Over 400 people attended the Friday night Kristi's Big Night Out party, enjoying great food from area restaurants and dynamic music by After the Fire. This year, 284 golfers participated in the Sunday Golf Tournament, making it the largest tournament in Northern Colorado.
Through this wonderful outpouring of community support we were able to raise over $27,000 for the Kristi Visocky Memorial Scholarship Fund. This year we awarded scholarships to four deserving young women as they continue their education and work to make a better life for themselves. All of these women have overcome tremendous obstacles and are on the path to a more promising future. In addition, $3000 was awarded to the Center for Community Justice, a program that works with at risk youth. You have helped to make that possible.
Because of your generosity, the fund will be able to assist even more young people next year. Again, thank you for your contribution, support and kindness.
God Bless,
The Visocky Family
Thanks Jim & Brian for your generous support. You are special people.
Donna
Industry Involvement
Fort Collins Muffler and Automotive is dedicated to the automotive industry and is a member of the following automotive associations:
Fort Collins Emissions Repair Guide
  1/2004 to present
National Fed. of Independent Business
  1984 to present
Intel. Automotive Technicians Network
  2001 to present
Better Business Bureau
  1977 to present
Colorado AIR Program
  1985 to present
Tech-Net Professional Auto Service
  2000 to present
Come see our trophy wall
Come see our trophy wall in the waiting room
Fort Collins Youth Rugby Girls
Thank You
Fort Collins Rugby Girls would like to thank you for helping us to make the trip to the National Championships in Kansas City, Missouri a success. In the first round we competed against Divine Savior Holy Angels from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and in a close match came out victorious 19-17. In the semifinals we played Lincoln High School from Tacoma, Washington and won this match 17-0. On Sunday for the National Championship we played Luther Burbank High School from Sacramento, California. This team was a much bigger team than us but we played hard and hit low and at half-time was up 7-0. In the second half the match still showed much defense with both teams turning each other away from scoring. Finally with 10 minutes to go in the match Luther scored to make it 7-5. Defense continued with Fort Collins turning away several more attempts by Luther to score until with 2 minutes to go in the match they were able to push it in and take a 10-7 lead. Fort Collins fought hard to get back into the match but time ran out and Luther became the National Championships.
We are proud of our 2nd place in the National Championship and know it wouldn't have been possible without your help and once again want to Thank You for helping us to pursue a chance at the National Championship. We represented Fort Collins in a positive manner and had many compliments on our sportsmanship and clean play. We hope that you will be as proud of us as we are for bringing home a 2nd place at the National Championships in Kansas City, Missouri.
Thank You Again,
Fort Collins Youth Rugby Girls
Auto racing
Automobile racing
Colorado State University - 2000
Dear Mr. Dwyer:
Thank you for your contribution of $275 to Colorado State University and the Division of Student Affairs. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.
Your donation will benefit existing resources and services as well as subsidize new ones that will make a difference in helping Colorado State University students reach their goals. Your gift will assist in underwriting cultural and recreational programs, student travel funds, career counseling, and job placement programs that are not covered by tuition of state allocations.
Again, thank you for making an investment in the future of your student as well as in the futures of many others. We are proud to have you as a member of the Colorado State University family.
Sincerely,
Grant P. Sherwood
The Prestidigitators/Magic in the Rockies
Brian,
Thank You for Your Help!
Thank you for your donation of fifty dollars ($50) to the Presto-Digitators. Your contribution and the contributions of other area business people enabled the Presto-Digitators to give tickets to our recent Magic in the Rockies Public Show (September 9, 2000) to CRISP (Creative Recreation in Special Populations). CRISP works with agencies such as: the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County, Partners, Foothills Gateway, Crossroads Safehouse, and Turning Point, among others. Many of the people in the special populations who are helped through these agencies were able to attend and enjoy the magic show at the Lincoln Center thanks to your generosity.
Your contribution also allowed our club to present, "Kids Performing for Kids," a magic show where the performers are kids from around the state and the audience is made up of approximately 1,000 students from the Poudre School District. Through your generosity, this show was presented, free of charge, on September 8, 2000, to the students and to the school district.
The Presto-Digitators is a local nonprofit magic club. We are affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) as Ring 250.
Once again, thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Lew Wymisner
Rocky/Poudre Hockey Club
Dear Jim and Fort Collins Muffler,
Thank you so much for your generous donation of $100 to the Rocky/Poudre Hockey Club. We truly appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Nancy Richardson
O'Dea Elementary School
Dear Brian,
Thank you so much for the hockey goals!! Our students are going to love them when it's time to play floor hockey in the winter. It was nice enough to donate the extra goal that you already had, but to go through the trouble of making a new one is one of the most generous deeds I've ever witnessed! It might not seem like a big deal to have "real" goals instead of cones, but it will make the kids feel like they are playing on a big time rink now. Anyway, myself and the students of O'Dea Elementary thank you and your family for your donation.
Sincerely,
Daniel Schrom
God Bless You!
Thank you guys so much for helping me out!
God Bless You!
Krisha McCrea
Overland Sertoma Club - 2005
Certificate of Appreciation
As an expression of appreciation, Overland Sertoma Club and Children's Speech & Reading Center would like to recognize Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive as a participant in our 2005 Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction Fundraiser -- we sincerely appreciate your support and invite you to participate in the next year's Reverse Raffle, scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Lincoln Center.
Brian Johnson, Overland Sertoma
Debra Dunn, Children's Speech & Reading Ctr.
Centennial Bass Club of N. Colorado -2006
Dear Sponsor,
Centennial Bass Club of Northern Colorado is organizing our annual Full Moon Open Night Buddy Bass Tournament at Horsetooth Reservoir in Ft. Collins July 8, 2006. Our organization began this tournament 6 years ago and it has been very successful. In the past we have held it at Pueblo Reservoir, but with the renovation of Horsetooth Reservoir we are now having the competition here (our home waters). We are in need of sponsors to help us with donations for the tournament. Donations assist our club with Kids competitions and events. Every year we organize fishing events for kids in Northern Colorado such as take a kid fishing day and CAST, Catch A Special Thrill, (CAST is an event where many BASS fisherman get together and take kids fishing who may be disabled or disadvantaged, and don't get normally get to fish). We also assist with many habitat renovations around local communities. Recently our club assisted with the Horsetooth renovation, and Sheldon Lake Project in Ft. Collins.
Thank you so much for your time and support. If you have any further questions you may reach me at 970-493-2106.
Brian Wilson,
Member Centennial Bass Club
Overland Sertoma Club - 2005
Thank you for participating so generously in the Annual Overland Sertoma Charity Dinner and Raffle on January 22, 2005!
Overland Sertoma provided a great night of fun and food at this year's Charity Dinner and Raffle. We hope everyone enjoyed the evening and want to express a big thanks to the Sertomans and to all of you for the wonderful fundraiser that will benefit local children through our non-profit center this year.
With gratitude,
Overland Sertoma Club
The Staff, Board and Families of Children's Speech & Reading Center
Turning Point - 2005
Dear Jim,
On behalf of Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development, I'd like to thank you for your generous cash donation of $100. We would like to share with you some of our accomplishments of the past year.
There's been a lot going on -- it's hard to know where to begin. Most important, we are proud of out clients-- who are doing well back in their communities. Our follow-up calls give them long-term support and show that the vast majority of our former clients are working or in school. We are proud of our quality programs and services for youth and their families. In fact, we were named the Colorado Juvenile Council's "Agency of the Year" for the second year in a row! We have made significant changes to our programs, including buying two additional buildings to meet growing demands for youth services and to meet new federal education requirements. One of these buildings is in Greeley, where we are now providing much-needed services.
Thank you again for your generous contribution to Turning Point.
Sincerely,
Lilias Jarding
Research and Development Director
Disabled Resource Services - 2005
Dear Friend of Wine Fest,
On behalf of Disabled Resource Services (DRS), thank you for supporting Wine Fest XXIII by donating to our Silent Auction. The Silent Auction portion of Wine Fest raised almost $10,900 for DRS. The wide assortment of items created an engaging time of active bidding throughout the evening of June 10th. Your generosity is truly appreciated by DRS staff and our Board of Directors.
This year's Wine Fest raised nearly $33,000 due in part to supporters like you. The proceeds will be used to provide a variety of services to help people with disabilities live as independently as possible and improve the quality of their lives. Our agency will continue to respond to consumer requests for services using Wine Fest's profit to address their needs in 2005-2006, thanks to you.
In recognition of your contribution to Wine Fest, you were listed in the Silent Auction Donors section of the wine tasting program booklets to publicly recognize your support. We are most grateful to you and extend our heartfelt appreciation and look forward to your participation again in 2006!
With gratitude,
Nancy R. Jackson
Executive Director
CSU Men's Soccer Green - 2001
Mr. James M. Dwyer,
The Colorado State University Foundation Board of Directors thanks you for your generous contribution to Colorado State University. Your support is helping us continue our outstanding tradition of teaching, research and public service.
Kathleen Byington
President/CEO
Magic in the Rockies Public Show - 2004
Dear Brian,
Thanks to your support last year of a $100 contribution, together with the support of others such as yourself, we were able to infuse the local economy with approximately $200,000 (see attached article from the Fort Collins Coloradoan) through the 10th annual Magic in the Rockies magic convention. Nearly 300 magicians visited Fort Collins (and many brought their families) for this convention and more than 1100 people attended the Saturday night Public Magic Show at the Lincoln Center. In addition to the economic impact of the convention and the Public Show, your contribution allowed us to offer complimentary tickets to the magic show to underprivileged and disabled individuals in our community.
Magically yours,
Lew Wymisner
Convention Coordinator
Magic in the Rockies 2004
Turning Point Center - 2006
Dear Jim:
On behalf of Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development, INc., I would like to thank you for your generous cash donation of $200 toward our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Each year this event brings our clients and their families together for a holiday meal, one they may otherwise not have the chance to enjoy.
Contributions such as yours are a key part of our success. Our links to the communities in which we serve are vital to Turning Point's financial stability. Combined with the dedication of a caring staff, we are able to offer our clients a broad range of services while they travel the road to self-sufficiency.
The Board of Directors joins me in thanking you for your kind support. This letter serves as your receipt. Turning Point is a 501(c)3 agency so a portion of your donation is tax deductible. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.
If you have questions about Turning Point, please contact me at (970) 567-0936. We welcome your continued support.
Sincerely,
James K. Becker, MNM
Executive Director
Riffenburgh Elementary - 2005
Dear Fort Collins Muffler,
Thanks for donating money to Riffenburgh Elementary for the Magic Show. If you were wandering what my favorite part was when they made my teacher levitate.
Sincerely,
Madison
Hospice of Larimer County - 2005
Dear James,
The staff and volunteers of Hospice of Larimer County extend our grateful thanks to you for your gift of $400. Your donation will help provide hospice care for dying persons and their families in Larimer County and also makes grief support possible to families and friends. Again, thank you for your generosity and kindness.
Sincerely,
Jean Hall
Executive Director
Larimer County Sheriff's Office - 2004
Dear Mr. Jim Dwyer and Mr. Brian Dwyer,
On behalf of the Larimer County Detention Center, we would like to extend a very big thank you for your recent donation of $500 to the volunteer fund. Here at the detention center, we have over 200 volunteers who provide spiritual, educational, and self-help programs to assist our inmates so that they may become better citizens. Your donated money will be used for an appreciation picnic to honor those volunteers.
Again, thank you very much,
Sincerely,
Joan Dorwart, Volunteer Coordinator
Justin E. Smith, Jail Facility Administrator
Foothills Gateway Foundation
Shanks for the Memories Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit the Foothills Gateway Foundation, hosted by: Centennial Bank of the West, Coors - High Country Beverage
We would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You" for your contributions and interest in making the Shanks for the Memories Golf Tournament a success. Your contributions are an intricate part of providing the Larimer County citizens with developmental disabilities a resource to achieve their maximum potential in our community.
It is people like you that are making a difference. "Shanks for the Memories" is an opportunity to meet and compete with others who share the same concerns and interests as yourself. It also provides an occasion to play a great round of golf!
On behalf of Foothills Gateway, we would like to recognize all who have made this tradition a continued success and extend a word of gratitude for your efforts.
Thanks for your help every year!
Jamie Schreiner Moyer
Bear Hollow Pottery - 2004
Mr. Brian Dwyer,
I have received a check from you covering my expenses from Castaneda's Auto and Truck Repair Inc. This was a very generous offer from you to resolve the widely differing opinions on my trucks breaking problems.
I am now convinced that you, as a business owner, are striving to maintain a high standard of business ethics. Changes we discussed hopefully will pressure the high esteem of your business held by my friend Gene Millard and Ralph Castaneda.
A good reputation is hard earned, yet easily tarnished. You personally, by you action, have gained my respect.
Thank you,
David W. Johnson
Ridgeview Classical Schools - 2004
Dear Fort Collins Automotive,
The students, parents, and faculty of Ridgeview Classical Schools would like to thank you for the generous donation to our 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Auction held on February 21, 2004. We were able to raise over $9000 to go towards the sound and light system for the Performing Arts Center. This would not have been possible without the support of local businesses and people like you.
Thank you,
Jennifer Walls, Fund Raising Committee
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County - 2004
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your generous donation of Car show door prizes to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, we are so grateful for your support.
On September 1st, the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, in partner with JC Penny, will be hosting their annual "I Can Achieve Rally" at the Foothills Fashion Mall in Fort Collins, Colorado. The rally focuses on club members pledge to attend school, complete homework and to do their very best each day. This program encourages youth to take an extra step in excelling in their education, while most are walking a "not so easy path" toward graduation. The event begins at 4:00 and features food, drinks, and prizes, as well as music by Colorado Sound.
No child should be home alone after school. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County provides an affordable option for parents to keep their children safe. Once again, thank you for your investment in our youth and our community.
Sincerely,
Kathi Wright, Executive Director
Kristi Visocky Memorial Fund - 2004
On behalf of the Kristi Visocky family, we want to thank you for your generous donation to the 2nd Annual Kristi Visocky Memorial Golf Tournament.
This year, 268 golfers participated in this fun-filled event, making it the second largest tournament in the city. Through this wonderful outpouring of support and commitment we were able to raise over $18,000 for the Kristi Visocky Memorial Scholarship Fund. This year we awarded scholarships to four deserving young women as they continue their education and work to make a better life for themselves. All of these women have overcome obstacles and are on the path to a more promising future. You have helped to make that possible.
Again, thank you for your contribution, support and kindness.
God Bless,
The Visocky Family
Thanks so much for your sponsorship and support. We are blessed to have such wonderful friends as your family.
Donna and Bob
Realities for Children, Inc. - 2003
Since the inception of Realities for Children in 1996, hundreds of local businesses have chosen to become members of Realities for Children. These members have provided awareness of the problems of child abuse in Larimer County, education about the valuable agencies that serve these children, special activities for the children themselves and a strong community contact and referral resource. The membership dollars of these fine businesses have also helped to provide a financial safety net for abused and neglected children in Larimer County. As of July 2003, the cooperative effort of these business leaders has helped to generate and distribute One Million Dollars toward the needs of abused and neglected children.
On behalf of our great city, county and state, we would like to thank Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive for your membership and choosing to make a difference in the lives of local children who need our help the most. We welcome you to the Realities for Children One Million Dollar Club.
Ray Martinez, Fort Collins Mayor
Kathy Gilliland, Loveland Mayor
John Baudek, Estes Park Mayor
Jim Alderdan, Larimer County Sheriff
Stu VanMeveren, Larimer County D.A.
Jane E. Norton, Lieutenant Governor
Craig A Secher, Realities for Children President
Bill Owens, Governor
Fort Collins Girls Softball Club - 2004
Certificate of Appreciation
This certificate is awarded to Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive on behalf of the Fort Collins Girls Softball Club for sponsorship & support.
Lobato
CSU College of Veterinary Medicine - 2002
Dear Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive,
The student chapter of American association of equine practitioners would like to thank you for your support of your annual Breeder's Cup fundraiser. By donating your oil change gift certificates, we were able to raise funds to benefit our members in travel accommodations to national conventions, scholarships, and wet labs. Your continued support for student programs at Colorado State University allows avenues of success to be reached by the students and the community benefits from this success as well. We appreciate all you do, thank you.
Sincerely,
Troy Van Norman, SCAAEP President
Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame - 2003
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Dwyer,
Thank you for the generous contribution to the Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame.
This event honors Eastern's outstanding players and worthy volunteers with the proceeds going directly to enhance approved and established entry level junior programs. Seed grants are offered to new tennis programs for special populations an for juniors. Scholarships are also awarded to needy junior players for tennis camps and to the more accomplished for national tournament travel. This year nearly $150,000 in grants and scholarships is being dispersed by the Junior Tennis Foundation and over a million new players have already been touched by the programs aided with these funds.
Your support is appreciated.
SIncerely,
Elaine F. Viebranz, General Chairman
Turning Point - 2004
Dear Jim:
At Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development, we turn lives around. But we couldn't do it without the help of you and our many other business donors. To recognize your contribution to high-risk youth, we've printed the enclosed brochure. We hope that, by distributing this brochure, we can not only thank you more effectively -- but can also encourage other businesses to support our programs and help Colorado youth turn away from a life of drugs, gangs, and crime and become productive members of society.
Your donation to Turning Point is an investment in a safe, high-quality, cohesive community. Because public funds cover only a portion of our award-winning programs, we rely on business and individual donors. And in the long run, your donation helps decrease the need for both public and private spending. Providing early intervention and treatment for adolescents has proved time and again to cut future health care and insurance costs, reduce involvement with law enforcement, and reduce reliance on social services.
If you would like additional copies of this brochure or other Turning Point information to pass along to your friends and customers, please let me know. In addition, pleas let me know of any opportunities to speak with your employees, civic groups, or service clubs about Turning Point and our programs.
Thanks again for your support. It is deeply appreciated.
Sincerely,
James Becker, Executive Director
Littlest Angels International - 2001
On behalf of The Guardian Guild and Littlest Angels International we would like to thank you for your contribution. Your generosity has and will touch the lives of many.
We feel we are so fortunate to be surrounded by encouraging, kind and giving people. The money that was earned will allow us to make a difference in the lives of children as well as couples who long to have children but may not otherwise be able to afford the high cost of adoption. $13,500 was raised at the Heavenly Nights fundraising dinner and auction on October 19, 2001.
Your support adds so much to the lives of families making each adoption more meaningful. The greatest comfort is the knowledge that we are surrounded by the support of people and the many wonderful organizations in our community.
Sincerely,
Cindy Sarai, Director of Adoptions
Sandra S. Whitton, Executive Director
Fort Collins Girls Softball Club - 2001
Certificate of Appreciation
This certificate is awarded to Fort Collins Muffler on behalf of the Fort Collins Girls Softball Club for sponsorship & support.
Campus Ministries of Colorado - 2002
Thank you for your financial support!
Fort Collins Baseball Club - 2003
Dear FCBC Sponsor,
On behalf of everyone at FCBC I would like to thank you for your continued support of this club. Enclosed is your 2003 date tag for your sponsor plaque.
This last season the club provided baseball opportunities to over 3000 youth in our community. Your sponsor dollars assisted the club with subsiding fees for these players as well as supporting our scholarship program, with over $7500 was applied to reduced fees for over 225 families.
I look forward to seeing you again in the 2005 baseball season. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Pat Wunsch, Executive Director
Wellington/Waverly Volunteer Fire Dept.
Thanks to your donation the fundraiser was a success. We greatly appreciate your generosity.
Thank you,
The Wellington/Waverly Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
Fort Collins Youth Rugby Girls
The Fort Collins Youth Rugby Girls team would like to Thank You for your support in helping us participate at the National Championships in Seattle. We lost to Highlander, Wisconsin in the first round, beat Berkley, Michigan in the second round, and lost to Divine Savior Holy Angels from Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the third round. Overall we ended up 6th in the Nation but the experience and fun the team had was priceless.
Coach Greg Chatal
Coach Sarah Grasso
Coach Sean Hadaway
Coach Torrey Harris
Coach Marcus Kim
Fort Collins Girls Softball Club
Thank you for your recent contribution/sponsorship to the Fort Collins Girls Softball Club. Your donation of $100 was applied to the 14 and under Navy Stars. Please know that you have truly made a difference with your support. As soon as the schedules for the games times come out we will forward you a copy and you can come an support your team.
Once again, we are truly grateful for your support.
Realities for Children, Inc. - 2005
My Day - I Survived Award
Presented to: Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive as a Member of Realities for Children, Inc. for outstanding contributions to children in our community.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Presented by: Larimer County Department of Human Services Children, Youth & Family Division
Tori Anne
James,
We feel that we can't thank you enough for your generous donation to Tori Anne.
We are humbled by your kindness and we're so grateful, you're helping us out so much.
It has been such a blessing to see how caring and giving people are, all for the sake of a baby - what a beautiful thing.
God bless you
Calli, Tom & Tori Selontin
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