OPERATION BIG DUCK!
Crested Butte Rotary Club Duck Race
YES! I Want To Get My BIG DUCK in The Race
Your Donation Will Support the YOUTH in Crested Butte
Who Can Get a BIG DUCK in The Race?
A Business or Non-Profit
A Family or Individual
BIG DUCK Sponsor Benefits
Get a Free BIG DUCK Hat!
Recognition - Website, Full Page Ad - CB News
Decorate Your Big Duck w/Family or Staff
Proudly Display Your BIG DUCK
Separate Special BIG DUCK Race prior to little duck race in Coal Creek (Artsfest Weekend)
Fun Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Art Contest!
Only 50 BIG DUCKS in the race!
Click Button #1 or #2 Below to Sign-up
Join Crested Butte Rotary Club in transforming our community with sustainable initiatives, dedicated youth programs, and impactful support of local projects and non-profits. Make a difference today!
Every Year We Give Over $25,000 in Scholarships
to the Youth in Crested Butte!
We will award scholarships to local high school seniors who either attend CBCS or are homeschooled. We will be awarding scholarships based on the following criteria:
A demonstrated record of participation in service activities
A demonstrated record of academic and extracurricular merit
The scholarships are intended to assist in obtaining an undergraduate degree from a university, college or training in other accredited schools of higher education.
Explore How We Serve and Support Our Community
Explore our diverse initiatives aimed at improving community and environment.
Empowering Youth Programs
Fostering youth through scholarships, leadership training, and mentorship, we aim to equip young individuals with necessary life skills and opportunities for a brighter future.
Explore a range of community-focused services crafted to uplift and empower the kids in Crested Butte, from College Scholarships, to youth development, and other non-profits with youth programs!
Community Enhancement and Beautification
The Crested Butte Rotary Club provides community grants to deserving nonprofit organizations as well as the public schools. Funding is generated by CB Rotary Club’s annual Duckie Race. Grants prioritize education programs, health & human services, youth programming, and arts & culture.
FAQs
Answers to Your Questions About Supporting and Joining BIG DUCK
Calling All BIG DUCKS:
Every year we run a duck race in Coal Creek in downtown Crested Butte the first weekend in August on Sunday afternoon during Artsfest weekend. To watch your BIG DUCK (and the little ducks) on Sunday at 2:00pm be at the bridge at 1st Street and Sopris Avenue to see the start of the race!
Because we love to giving back in our local community to support the YOUTH, we are going BIG! And in an effort to exceed our all-time fundraising efforts we are going BIG!
We are inviting all businesses, non-profits, families, and individuals to get their BIG DUCK in the Race!!
We are hopeful that you will be able to sponsor a BIG DUCK this year. There will only be 50 Big Ducks allowed in the race! Get your BIG DUCK in the race before we are sold-out!
In addition to the generosity of your Big Duck sponsorship donation of $500, this is a great opportunity to show your continued support in the community.
Promotion - Your logo or name will be displayed on our website. We will also take out a color ad in the CB News to display your logo or photo as a Big Duck Sponsor – and you get a BIG DUCK Hat for being a sponsor!
Again - we really appreciate your support. With your help we hope to exceed last year’s results and make a bigger impact in our local community!
Thank You!
Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Rotary Club
“Service above self”
If you have questions - Feel free to reach out to co-chairs of Operation BIG DUCK -- either Chris Kopf or Bill Peatross
Chris Kopf
phone - Call or Text Me: (970) 209-5405
email: [email protected]
Bill Peatross
phone - Call or Text Me: (318) 458-5785
email: [email protected]