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History of Black Forest Chapter 1100 Awards
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     Over the years the chapter and its members have been the recipient of numerous awards.  The following Awards and Certificates of Recognition/Appreciation have been presented to the Black Forest Chapter #1100 and its members by National and State AARP, and other organizations.
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      The banner and the badges shown are a proud part of the Chapter 1100 History.  They were presented to AARP Chapter 1100 by AARP Colorado during the years 1972 - 2018 .  The badges commemorate the Chapter excelling in the areas of Day of Service, (annually  2004 through 2008); Community Service, ( annually 2002 through 2009); Diversity (annually (2005 through 2009); Advocacy (2005 and 2007); Membership (2004, 2008, & 2009) and Education Outreach (2005)..
     Chapter 1100 was also the recepient of the AARP Colorado Highest Chapter Award for Community Service, the Platinum Chapter and Chapter Cup, on numerous occasions.  See photos and details below.


​Date               Comprehensive Award/Certificate List

 1989     Chapter 1100, Cert. of Appreciation, Dedicated Service to Community
 1989     Kay Zvonkovich, Chapter Volunteer of the Year Award
 1991     Tom and Bonnie Davidson, Chapter Community Service Award
 1995     Chapter 1100, Make a Difference Day Certificate of Appreciation
 1996     Chuck and Edna Eaton, Chapter Community Service Award
 1996     Chapter 1100, Make a Difference Day Certificate of Appreciation
 1997     Chapter 1100, Cert. of Appreciation, CO Chapter Cup Competition
 1997     Chapter 1100, 25 Years of Service Award
 1997     Gwen Burk, Chapter Community Service Award
 1997     Chapter 1100, Make a Difference Day Certificate of Appreciation
 1998     Kay Zvonkovich, Chapter Community Service Award
 1998     Chapter 1100, Make a Difference Day Certificate of Appreciation
 1998     Chapter 1100, Cert. of Appreciation, For Dedicated Service
 1998     Chapter 1100, Cert. of Appreciation, For Community Service Activity
 1999     Walt and Imelda Evans, Chapter Community Service Award
 2000     Ting and Dick Boyarski, Chapter & REA Community Service Award
 2000     Chapter 1100 Cert. of Appreciation, Community Service Activity
 2000     Chapter 1100, Cert. of Appreciation, Outstanding Cha. Award Contest
 2001     Chapter 1100, Make a Difference Day Certificate of Appreciation
 2001     Jim and Rosmary Walker, Chapter & REA Community Service Award
 2002     Bruce & Kelly Berner - Chapter & REA Community Service Award
 2002     Chapter 1100 30th Anniversary Recognition
 2003     Howard Pease, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
 2004     Electa and Stan Beckner, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
 2004     Chapter 1100 Day of Service Chapter Activity Award Badge
 2004     Chapter 1100 Membership Chapter Activity Award Badge     
 2004     Chapter 1100 Education/Outreach Activity Award Honorable Mention
 2004     Chapter 1100 Community Service Activity Award Honorable Mention
 2004     Chapter 1100 Advocacy Chapter Activity Award Honorable Mention
 2004    Chapter 1100 Bronze Outstanding Chapter Award
 2005    Lucy Berardi, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
 2005    Chuck & Edna Eaton, Certificate of Recognition, Sr. Resource Council
 2005    Chapter 1100, Make a Difference Day, Certificate of Appreciation
 2005    Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter & Colorado Chapter Cup
 2005    Chapter 1100, Advocacy Badge
 2005    Chapter 1100, Community Service Badge
 2005,   Chapter 1100, Diversity Badge
 2005    Chapter 1100, Day of Service Badge
 2005    Chapter 1100, Educational/Outreach Service Badge
 2005    Chapter 1100, Membership Honorable Mention
 2006    Edna & Chuck Eaton, AARP Colorado Chapter Community Service Award
 2006   
Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter & Colorado Chapter Cup
 2006    Gwen Burk, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
 2006    Chapter 1100, Advocacy Badge
 2006    Chapter 1100, Community Service Badge
 2006    Chapter 1100, Day of Service Badge
 2006    Chapter 1100, Diversity Badge
 2006    Chapter 1100, Educational/Outreach Honorable Mention
 2006    Chapter 1100, Membership Honorable Mention
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           CHAPTER CUP HISTORY
    The Colorado Chapter Cup Traveling Trophy at the left was awarded annually by AARP Colorado, starting 1994, to a Colorado AARP Chapter for Outstanding Community Service.
      Chapter 1100 in Black Forest has been awarded the trophy 14 times; in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
     In 2018 AARP re-defined the trophy as a Colorado AARP Chapter Award instead of an AARP Award.  The same trophy with the  revised faceplate is shown at right.
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2007          Lexie Manfrin, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award  
2007          Stan Beckner, Colorado AARP Volunteer of the Year
2007          Chapter 1100, 35th Anniversary Recognition
2007          Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter & Colorado Chapter Cup
2007          Chapter 1100, Advocacy Badge

2007          Chapter 1100, Community Service Badge
2007          Chapter 1100, Day of Service Badge
2007          Chapter 1100, Diversity Badge
2007          Chapter 1100, Education/Outreach Honorable Mention
2008           Waldo & Joanne Pendleton, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
2008           Don Von Gunden, AARP Tax Aide Program Outstanding Volunteer
2008           Chapter 1100, Bronze Outstanding Chapter Award
2008           Chapter 1100, Membership Badge
2008           Chapter 1100, Community Service Badge
2008           Chapter 1100, Diversity Badge
2008           Chapter 1100, Day of Service Badge

2009            Don & Helen Von Gunden, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
2009            Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter & Colorado Chapter Cup
2009            Stan Beckner, ElderWatch Volunteer of the Year
2009            Chapter 1100, Membership Badge
2009            Chapter 1100, Community Service Badge
2009            Chapter 1100 Diversity Badge
2009            Gwen Burk, Chuck & Edna Eaton, Kay Zvonkovich, Chapter Gold Pins
2010            Kathleen Carroll, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
2010            Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter & Colorado Chapter Cup
2010            Chuck & Edna Eaton, AARP Lifetime Achievement Award
2011             Lin & Ray Rozak, Chapter Gold Pins
2011             Jim & Lavonne Hidy, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
2011             Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter and Colorado Chapter Cup
2011             Steve Merrill, AARP Legislative Volunteer Award
2012             Shirley & Charles Karlstrum, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
2012             Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter & Colorado Chapter Cup

2012             Chapter 1100, 40th Anniversary Recognition
2013             Ray and Lin Rozak, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
2013             Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter and Gold Cup
2013             Gwen Burk, AARP Colorado Community Service Award
2013             Don and Heln Von Gunden, AARP ColoradoCommunity Service Award
2013             Stan and Electa Beckner, AARP Colorado Community Service Award
2014             Les and Diane Apodaca, Chapter & REA Community Service Award
2014             Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter & Colorado Gold Cup – 6th Consecutive year

2015             Don and Helen Von Gunden, Chapter & REA Community Service Award
2015             Chapter 1100 Platinum Chapter & Colorado Gold Cup - 7th Consecutive Year
​2015             Stanley Beckner AARP Lifetime Achievement Award
​2015             Charles Karlstrum, AARP CO Special Appreciation Award for Outstanding Service
​2016             Rita Fitzpatrick, Chapter & REA Unit Community Service Award
2016             Stanley & Electa Beckner AARP Andrus Award for Community Service
​2016             Chapter 1100 Platinum Chapter & Colorado Gold Cup - 8th Consecutive Year
2017             Linda Siebe, Chapter & REA Unit & Community Service Award
2017.             Donald Dinwoodie, AARP Community Service Award
2017.             Ray and Lin Rozak, AARP Community Service Award
2017.             Chuck and Shirley Karlstrum, AARP Community Service Award
2017.             Black Forest Lutheran Church, AARP Community Partner Award
2017.             Cindy Richardson, AARP Business Award
2017.             Helen and Don Von Gunden, AARP Program Award
​2017.            
Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter & Colorado Chapter Cup - 9th Consecutive Year
​2018            
Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter & Colorado Chapter Cup - 10th Consecutive Year
​2018             Patricia Dix, Chapter & REA Community Service Award
​2019             Pat and Herb Guild, Chapter & REA Community Service Award
2019            Chapter 1100, Platinum Chapter and Colorado Chapter Cup - 11th Consecutive Year
2020 -2021      AARP Colorado announced that there will be no 
Chapter Awards due to the Coronavirus-19.  
Jan, 2022    Chapter 1100 allowed to resume monthly meetings with no more than 50 attendees.  Attendee restriction later lifted.
Jan, 2023     AARP Colorado announces that they would resume giving awards to individuals for excellence and service.
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