The New C.B. Cameron Education & Rescue Center
Mountain Rescue Aspen Welcome to One on One One on One is a fund raising program specific to the needs of Mountain Rescue Aspen. Developed by our 50 volunteer team members, the program is designed to be personal and individual. One on One is asking Individuals and Foundations to consider donating a portion of their giving to help Mountain Rescue Aspen with its major endeavors. For 46 years, Mountain Rescue Aspen has helped rescue those in need and educate thousands of people on the importance of mountain safety. In 2011 our team received a significant gift. With your help, this gift will allow us to build a new facility and purchase important rescue equipment for our community. Inside this folder we have listed different levels of giving, along with our operational and training needs for 2012. Mountain Rescue Aspen is a 100% Volunteer Organization funded only by Grants and Donations from our community. Our Proposed New Facility An Exciting new time for MRA In 1977, C.B. Cameron was killed in a private plane crash. Mountain Rescue Aspen rescued his daughter Lynda and four others from the crash site. Over the last year, Ms. Cameron has made a commitment of a substantial gift in the name of her father to assist MRA obtaining a property and partially funding a new operational headquarters for the MRA team. With the cooperation of the MRA board of directors, the Mountain Rescue Aspen Charitable Trust was established by Ms. Cameron, and this new entity has a placed a property across highway 82 from Sardy Field under contract. The property has been listed for sale for some time, and is currently home to the Aspen branch of the Planted Earth nursery. The contract is currently in the "due diligence" stage, meaning that, Ms. Cameron and the MRA board are working with local professionals to determine whether the property can be suitable as to zoning, planning and design for the new MRA headquarters. The parties have been working with Charles Cunniffe Architects and Stan Clauson Land Planners to develop a plan which is appropriate for the community, environment and team operations. The planning group has scheduled outreach meetings to local homeowner associations and will be going through the public rezoning process. Unlike other emergency response agencies, there is no tax base. Mountain Rescue Aspen is a Non Profit 501(C)3 organization. On behalf of all 50 volunteers, we would like to thank you for taking the time to consider our One on One presentation. We need your help. -Mountain Rescue Aspen Since 1965, Mountain Rescue Aspen has been historically headquartered at 630 West Main Street, also known as the Rossetter Cabin. MRA leases the land for the cabin from the City of Aspen. For many years the cabin has been too small to hold all of the team vehicles and equipment which have been variously kept at member s homes, the USFS parking lot, local streets and also on the Zupanis property. The cabin has also become too small for larger operations and trainings. We are very excited about this opportunity, says Douglas Paley, president of Mountain Rescue Aspen. We still have a lot of work ahead of us to find local supporters to help this project reach completion. MRA will soon be announcing naming opportunities for this new facility and will be developing a campaign for year-end philanthropic contributions.
The C.B.Cameron Rescue Center Mountain Rescue Aspen believes that the new building will been important education facility for locals and visitors alike. Mountain Rescue has a plan to continue providing local knowledge on the Elk Mountain Range for skiers, hunters, climbers, hikers and all other recreationalists. These new and expanded programs will be in addition to their normal educational efforts of avalanche safety education, safe backcountry travel and backcountry preparedness. Support the New Education & Rescue Center Be a part of Mountain Rescue Aspen History Be a part of Mountain Rescue Aspen History. You can help support our new Rescue & Education Center by contributing any amount. We have a number of naming opportunities available. Contact any member of MRA regarding supporting us or email support@mountainrescueaspen.org. We cannot build our new facility without your help. Capital Expenses New Rescue Cabin FUNDED $2,400,000 Land for New Rescue Cabin FUNDED $1,600,000 Command & Com. Center (Naming Opportunity) $100,000 Training Room (Naming Opportunity) $100,000 Map & Planning Room (Naming Opportunity) $50,000 Locker Room (Naming Opportunity) $25,000 Museum Center (Naming Opportunity) $100,000 Training Loft (Naming Opportunity) $50,000 Training/Testing Tower (Naming Opportunity) $100,000 Boardroom (Naming Opportunity) $50,000 Vehicle Bay (Naming Opportunity, 4 available) $10,000 Shop & Repair (Naming Opportunity) $10,000 Large Donor Wall Tile $5,000 Small Donor Wall Tile $2,500 Plant a tree $1,000 Mobile Command Vehicle (Naming Rights) ) $465,000 Team Operations/Safety Snowmobile 1 $10,000 Snowmobile 2 $10,000 Satellite Phone $5,000 Personal Protective Equipment $8,000 Aerial Photography / Pre-Planning $6,000 All Terrain Vehicle 1 FUNDED $12,000 All Terrain Vehicle 2 $12,000 Rescue Vehicle FUNDED $42,000 Portable Radios FUNDED $6,000 Training & Education Medical Team Certifications $5,000 Avalanche Deployment K-9 Air Scent, Trailing & Tracking $20,000 Helicopter Safety Training $10,000 Community Beacon Park FUNDED $12,000
About Mountain Rescue Aspen Stats & Facts Mountain Rescue Aspen has responded to wilderness emergencies since 1965; providing mountain search and rescue, day or night, 24/7. As one of the oldest search and rescue teams in the state we are always free to any individual or agency in need of our expertise and assistance. Experience: Over 45 Years of providing Search and Rescue in Colorado. 200+ Mountain Search and Rescue Calls in past 5 years 300+ Years of experience from current Incident Commanders/Rescue Leaders. 50 Highly-Trained, Non-paid Professional Rescuers 17,000 hrs - Average Training Man-hours per year 3,000 hrs - Average Mission Man-hours per year Credibility: FEMA Type I Mountain Rescue Team (2004 FEMA designation) 1 of 12 Colorado Teams Accredited by the International Mountain Rescue Association in the following disciplines: Technical Rock Rescue Winter Technical Rescue Avalanche Rescue Wilderness Search The only nationally accredited mountain rescue team in Colorado providing search and rescue services in Pitkin County and parts of western Eagle County Team members are leading experts / published authors in: Mountain Rescue Risk Assessment Avalanche Rescue Technical Rope Rescue Helicopter Rescue Commitment to Safety: Members are prepared for 48 hours of remote wilderness deployment in winter conditions. Advanced Life Support (ALS) Field Responders Physicians, Nurses, Paramedics Recertification 2012 MRA is fully Accredited by the International Mountain Rescue Association. After extensive preparation and training, the team was re-certified in June 2012. The team is tested in technical rock rescue, winter technical rescue, avalanche rescue and wilderness search.
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