Quota Club of Northern Colorado

Quota Club of Northern Colorado kicked off our January dinner meeting in a BIG way! We were so fortunate to have Sahra Cahoon, Executive Director from Love for Lily was our guest speaker. Love for Lily is a non-profit organization that provides truly life changing, “high-quality support for families and the medical teams” who serve babies in Neonatal Intensive Care units (NICU). The entire evening was filled with so much love, passion and caring due to Sahra’s presentation. Love for Lily strongly believes that no one should have to walk into the NICU alone. They pride themselves on providing social-emotional, logistical, and financial support for parents of NICU babies.

NICU FAMILIES: Love for Lily’s comprehensive support for NICU families includes group sessions (virtual and in-unit) and one-on-one coaching with trained professionals. The services are available both during the baby’s hospital stay and after discharge, all at no cost to participants.

BEREAVEMENT FAMILIES: Love for Lily provides bereavement and grief support, love, and guidance to families whose lives are forever changed by the loss of a baby.

NICU TEAMS: Love for Lily also provides training for NICU medical teams on family programs, coping skills, self-care practices, and team building.

There are many ways to help this organization, either in person or from home. For more information about Love for Lily and many ways to volunteer with the organization visit their website at https://www.loveforlily.org/

For additional information about Quota NOCO and to be a part of Quota NOCO, to help us strive to develop and support programs that will improve the quality of life for others through a variety of service projects in our community. For additional information about Quota NOCO https://quotaclubofnortherncolorado.com/

Quota’s holiday party was filled with wishing one another a joyful and peaceful holiday season filled with love, laughter and warmth and light. The evening was filled with a time to wish each other a new year of happiness, good health and a year filled with fulfilling Quota’s mission and compassion towards all.

The following recipients received funds from QCNC

 October 2023 to October 2024

Women and Children:

PSS Scholarship fund                                                                                                     

Disabled Resources Services

SNAAP

Loveland Youth Gardeners

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Miracle Ear Foundation

Elementary Host Day at Thompson School District

Host Day in Poudre School District

Fort Collins Children’s Theatre

Colorado Hands and Voices

Scholarships:

6 scholarships were awarded – Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Local Disaster Relief:

Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund

Quota Club’s primary fundraiser is Estate Sales. Proceeds support services throughout Northern Colorado and strive to make a positive difference in the lives of those in need.

Theresa R., Quota’s Program Co-Chair introduced our guest speaker this month, Tiffany Ballew, (pictured above) who is the ADRC Program Supervisor (Aging, Disability, Resource Center) with the Department of Human Services Office on Aging in Larimer County, Colorado.

The Office on Aging is a government and/or community-based organization dedicated to addressing and serving the needs of older adults. The Office on Aging was founded under the Older Americans Act in 1965. They provide resources, services, and advocacy to promote the well-being, independence, and quality of life for seniors. Services often include health and wellness programs, caregiver support, information on housing and long-term care, financial assistance, legal aid, and social engagement opportunities. The office may also help connect individuals with local community services and support networks.

Ms. Ballew explained that the Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) serves adults 60 and beyond, adults living with a disability, and caregivers. LCOA plays a unique role not only to provide direct services and fund community partners, but to innovate and advocate to meet the growing needs of the community in northern Colorado. Additionally, of the many, many resources available through the ADRC, they also provide vouchers to support daily and household activities that assist older adults to live safely in their homes.

To view additional information and resources https://www.larimer.gov/humanservices/aging/ooa

What an incredibly fun afternoon for Quota members and guests!!! Special thanks to Debra H. & Nan W. for a REALLY lively and delightful Saturday afternoon. Quota’s own Nan W. provided us with our very own  private dance lessons.

Learning the Electric Slide and the Wagon Wheel is like joining a choreographed party where everyone’s in sync (or trying to be…), but with a bit of a twist, a “Quota twist”. Imagine stepping onto a floor, boots tapping to the rhythm, and all about having a blast while picking up the steps. You don’t need a partner, just the energy and giggles to follow along, spin, shuffle, and maybe add a little Quota sass as you kick up the dust! That is exactly what we did! Thanks again to Debra for helping to organize this event and to Nan for your patience and fun instruction.

The definition of commitment is a “firm dedication to a cause, activity or task. It involves making a promise or decision to follow through with an action or responsibility which often requires consistent effort and reliability.”  This definition definitely describes the members who make up Quota Club of Northern Colorado especially members who have volunteered to take on leadership positions within the organization.

During our recent dinner meeting Quota NOCO President Barb. L gave special recognition and thanks to our outgoing board members (picture above) Debra H. and Nan W. for their multiple years and hard work serving on the board of directors. In addition, President Barb L. inducted and welcomed our newest board of members (picture below),  Judy W., Leah S. and Kristi M. who have volunteered to be on the board for 1-to-2-year terms. As the saying goes…”it takes a village…” and the Quota Club is an amazing group to be a part of. If you are interested in being a part of this amazing organization, contact us.

The definition of commitment is a “firm dedication to a cause, activity or task. It involves making a promise or decision to follow through with an action or responsibility which often requires consistent effort and reliability.”  This definition definitely describes the members who make up Quota Club of Northern Colorado especially members who have volunteered to take on leadership positions within the organization.

During our September dinner meeting Quota NOCO President Barb. L gave special recognition and thanks to our outgoing board members Debra H. and Nan W. for their many years and hard work serving on the board of directors. In addition, President Barb L. inducted and welcomed our newest board of members,  Judy W., Leah S. and Kristi M. who have volunteered to be on the board for 1-to-2-year terms. As the saying goes…”it takes a village…” and the Quota Club is an amazing group of hard working and dedicated women.

Quota’s September2024 meeting was an incredibly informative evening. Special guest speakers Susan Canney and Anne Hall representatives from the Larimer County (Fort Collins) area League of Women Voters provided summaries about several of the Amendments and Propositions that are on the upcoming November 2024 ballot in Colorado.

In addition, Anne and Susan shared the history The League of Women Voters (LWV) and explained that the LWV is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that was established in 1920 by women’s suffrage leaders. The LWV was formed shortly after women in the United States gained the right to vote with, the passage of the 19^th Amendment. The primary goal of the organization is to empower voters and promote active participation in democracy.

The LWV focuses on voter education, advocating for free and fair elections, and ensuring that all citizens have access to the voting process. Additionally, the League also works on public policy issues such as healthcare, environmental protection, and government transparency. The organization remains a key player in promoting civic engagement and defending voting rights.

For additional information visit the League of Women Voters website at: https://www.lwv.org/. For more information about the Larimer County LWV www.lwv-larimercounty.org.

Although Quota gals have had a busy summer, we found time to get together for our annual picnic. Special thanks to Judi and Frank D. for hosting Quota’s members & pals once again this year as well as the committee who helped with all the arrangements. As the saying goes “it wouldn’t happen without all your help”.

It is always a great time to catch up with one another, relax and look back on our years accomplishments.  

Quota was honored to have the Executive Director, Kelly Robenhagen of the Loveland Youth Gardner’s organization share with us about the positive impact they have on the youth in the community at the beautiful home of Quota’s member Karen R.

“Loveland’s Youth Gardner’s organization is Northern Colorado’s non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth by building healthy relationships with people, the environment, and the community”. This incredible organization serves students from 13 to 20 years of age teaching youth to operate a youth-led farm. The farm is located right off of Hwy 34 & 402, where the young people learn about being “stewards of the land”, learn leadership skills and form healthy connections, while spending time in nature. The youth help with all aspects of the farm from preparing the soil, designing the bedding areas to harvesting what they have planted. When working with the students, they also focus on how the students can give back to their community such as watering the plants in the downtown Loveland area. Kelly reported that last year alone the organizations served over 400 youth. Kelly then shared they are also a proud partner with Colorado State University’s Grow & Give, a statewide gardening project to help support our food-insecure neighbors; “food grown on the farm by our students is then donated to address hunger locally, showing the power of our young people to make a difference!”

For additional information about Loveland’s Youth Gardner’s organization and to consider volunteering, visit their website www.lovelandyouthgardeners.org.