Central Colorado Humanists

CCH Board Meeting
2022-06-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-05-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-01-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
The CCH Board meets on the first Thursday after the 4th of each month. Members are welcome to request an invite to our monthly Board Meeting or are welcome to put a request in writing to be considered by the Board.

Stammtisch Buena Vista
2022-06-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-12-02 16:00 - 18:00
Simple Eatery in Buena Vista
Say ‘Hello’ to old friends and meet new ones over good food, drink, and conversation. On the first and fourth Thursday of each month, in Buena Vista and Salida respectively, members and friends of the Central Colorado Humanists gather for an ‘agenda-free’ time of nourishing relationships.
From Wikipedia: A Stammtisch (German: “regulars’ table”) is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large, often round table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together.

"Adopt-A-Highway" cleanup day.
2022-05-28 09:00 - 12:00
The Central Colorado Humanists participate each year in the “Adopt-A-Highway” program to clean up litter along our adopted section of CO 291, and it’s that time of year once again.
We are responsible for a 2-mile section of the road that begins near the Pridemore bridge towards the northern end of CO 291.
It doesn’t take too long to do this, as long as we have a few volunteers! CDOT provides trash bags and orange vests, all you need to bring are gloves, good shoes, water, and a hat.
This year’s cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, May 28, and to beat the heat let’s plan on starting at 9:00am. The more the merrier! We will meet at the gravel parking area, on the west side of the highway, just north of the bridge. This is the bridge over the Arkansas River on CO 291 between CR 191, and CR 195. See you there on the 21st!

Stammtisch Salida
2022-05-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-12-23 16:00 - 18:00
Salida Stammtisch will be meeting at Vino Salida

Say ‘Hello’ to old friends and meet new ones over good food, drink, and conversation. On the first and fourth Thursday of each month, in Buena Vista and Salida respectively, members and friends of the Central Colorado Humanists gather for an ‘agenda-free’ time of nourishing relationships.
From Wikipedia: A Stammtisch (German: “regulars’ table”) is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large, often round table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together.

CCH Book Club
2022-05-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-10 17:00 - 19:00
Our CCH Book Club meets bi-monthly on the second Monday of the month normally at 5:00 pm. Book Club is open to members who have joined the Book Club mailing list. Books are on topics of relevance to Humanists.

Stammtisch Salida
2022-04-28 16:00 - 18:00
Salida Stammtisch will be meeting at Moonlight Pizza

Say ‘Hello’ to old friends and meet new ones over good food, drink, and conversation. On the first and fourth Thursday of each month, in Buena Vista and Salida respectively, members and friends of the Central Colorado Humanists gather for an ‘agenda-free’ time of nourishing relationships.
From Wikipedia: A Stammtisch (German: “regulars’ table”) is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large, often round table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together.

Sunday Science: Latest Advances in Science and Technology by Dan Bishop
2022-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting, Angel of Shavano Campground

CCH Book Club
2022-03-14 17:00 - 19:00
The CCH Book Club will meet again on March 14th 5pm on Zoom. Our next book will be one that is close to the heart of Humanist values – doing good for good’s sake.
It is “Doing Good Better: How Effective Altruism Can Help you Help Others, Do Work that Matters, and Make Smarter Choices About Giving Back” by William MaCaskill.
If you would like to join our Book Club, just email jolley.jane@gmail.com and ask to join our email list. We’d love to hear from you!

Sunday Science: Magic Mountain: Archeology by Mark Mitchell
2022-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting, Angel of Shavano Campground
Topic: Sunday Science, Archaeology
Time: Mar 6, 2022 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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Sunday Science: Darwin’s Struggle, The Evolution of the Origin of the Species
2022-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting, Angel of Shavano Campground
In honor of Darwin’s Day, we will be sharing this lush video produced by BBC Earth. It recounts the extensive research and deep thinking that ensued after Darwin’s famous trip to the Galapagos. Twenty years elapsed between his first thoughts about natural selection and the publishing of his seminal work, The Origin of the Species. Those years were filled with family tragedy, soul searching and conflict with the Church, and hostility from other scientists. It is poignant that, even today, science sometimes is fighting to be heard and respected.

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Moonlight Monday - Moonlight Pizza, Salida
2022-01-31
Moonlight Monday – Moonlight Pizza, Salida

Sunday Science: Aircraft Design and Operation for Safety
2022-01-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting, Angel of Shavano Campground
Speaker: Bill Sample
Topic: Aircraft Design and Operation for Safety
Time: 10:00am Mountain Standard Time
Place: ZOOM Meeting
Summary:
Bill will discuss how safety statistics for aircraft compare to other forms of transportation. Government agencies around the world regulate the design and operation of aircraft. The regulations vary with the size of the aircraft and what it is used for. He will present the various design requirements, pilot licensing, and operating rules as they apply to tiny ultralight aircraft up through airliners.
Bio:
Bill has a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Engineering Management. He worked as an Avionics Systems Engineer for 38 years designing electronics for aircraft and space vehicles. One of his responsibilities was insuring that the designs complied with world-wide government regulations that enforce safety requirements in the design and use of the equipment. He has made good use of his designs by logging more than 7,000 hours as a pilot. He holds Air Transport and Flight Instructor ratings in single and multi-engine aircraft. He has more than 120 students who have received various levels of FAA pilot licenses giving him insight into how pilots are trained for safety. He earned college money working as an Air Taxi pilot where he flew under the FAA operating rules that insure safe operations when carrying passengers and cargo for hire.

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CCH Board Meeting
2021-12-09 14:00 - 16:00
The CCH Board meets via zoom on the first Thursday of the month following the 4th of the month. Members are welcome to request a zoom invite and/or are welcome to submit a recommendation to the Board in writing to be considered.

Sunday Science: Economics of Carbon Pricing
2021-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting, Angel of Shavano Campground
Speaker: Sandra Long
Topic: Economics of Carbon Pricing
Description:
Sandy’s presentation will discuss the economics behind carbon pricing and how it compares to alternative policy options. As noted in the recent Washington Post Opinion piece entitled “America’s inaction on climate is getting embarrassing”: “The best climate tool available would be a carbon tax.” Can our carbon emission targets be achieved without a carbon fee? Sandy will examine the importance of returning 100% of the carbon revenue to households. Most Americans would receive a monthly dividend equal to, or greater than their increased costs. As for U.S. businesses, Sandy will discuss the Border Carbon Adjustment and its’ critical intent to avoid the loss of jobs internationally and to maintain U.S. competitiveness.
Both of Colorado’s U.S. Senators have advocated for Carbon Pricing in the Build Back Better Bill. What made it in the final bill, and what the future holds, will be discussed.

Bio:
Sandra Long grew up in Colorado then moved to Dallas for college. She holds an Electrical Engineering degree and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. For most of her career she was a product manager in telecom and power, including four years in the solar power industry. She retired a year ago from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, after moving to Buena Vista in 2019.
Sandy is the Group Leader for the newly formed Chaffee County Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL). She has been a volunteer with CCL since 2015
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Personal Hygiene Products Project
2021-12-01 | Salida Community Center, 305 F. Street, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
CCH manages and supplies our monthly Personal Hygiene Products Project. On the first Wednesday of each month, we distribute personal hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, and safety razors to those who come to the Community Center to receive their supplemental food boxes. Throughout the month we collect unused personal hygiene items from our travelling members and also purchase new items with donated funds.
For more information, please call the Community Center at 719-539-3351.
