We always need Volunteers

Non-profits, charities, and fraternal organizations run on volunteers.  There is simply is no other way to organize and maintain the events required to keep a non-profit running without volunteers.  Unless your organization has a very generous donation base, it relies on the hard work of its volunteer staff. Chapter 4-24 could not have the various events throughout the year without a volunteer force.  The summer picnic alone takes a considerable effort on the part of non-paid members to move the logistical train along.  Meeting with the venue owners, negotiating pricing and amenities to set up the tables and quartermaster items.  Volunteers make it happen. 

But it’s not all work and no play.  In fact, volunteers often have a great time working to put these events together.  For example, a small contingent of members got together for the chapter’s first spaghetti dinner.  Once again our members were in the foxhole “prepping the objective”. Together, laughing and generally having a good time as they molded excellent meatballs. But guess what?  The more people involved the easier it is.

SFA Chapter 4-24 also holds a number of events each year like the Heritage Ski Inn.  This event takes place over a Friday and Saturday each February-March time frame.  To remember our skiing forefathers of the WWII OSS and Norwegian Special Operations training that took place in and around Leadville

Colorado.  The events include a Friday night get-together, usually at the Pastime Bar and Café. Leadville is also where the Legendary Green Beret, Barry Sadler spend time as a young man prior to entering the military. Saturday often begins with breakfast at Ski Cooper and handing out the lift tickets for the events. 

Around 1 pm, there is a serpentine ski down the slopes with flags from the various participants. 

Before leaving the mountain, the SFA chapter 4-24 holds a small gathering at the OSS / NORSO Marker. After the events, chapter members and family can be found wandering through downtown Leadville socializing with each other probably embellishing various war stories.

It’s a great event. But it takes effort.  Volunteers to ensure we have a venue for Friday night.  Volunteers assist in handing out tickets and information.  They prepare the serpentine flags and displays. 

These events can only happen with help from its members.  Come out and join us in making our events memorable and work side by side with your teammates to make our association and especially this chapter, Chapter 4-24 the best it can be.

To volunteer simply check out the volunteer sign-up