Updates on Park County Permit Process
2/18/2015 In regards to the permitting process, there have been a lot of markups on the proposed regulations. Some of these changes have benefited us and some of them have not. We will be going to the next public comment period to get greater clarity on these changes. 2/11/2015 As you may know, the […]
Apogaea needs your help in filling two open board positions
Over the last week we have received resignations from three of our Board Members and we would like to thank Brian Edwards, Julie “Twister” Nelson and Nic DeMuth for their service to our community. They have all committed great amounts of their time and energy towards creating Apogaea 2015. It is our hope and wish […]
Apogaea 2014 Art Fair and Town Hall Summary
The 2014 Apogaea Art Fair and Town Hall with the Board occurred March 29th, 2014 at Fusion Factory. It was well attended by Apogaea community members and showcased some amazing art. Kenyon, winning artist for the effigy, was in attendance with a replica of the effigy. We hung out a little bit during the fair […]
2014 Volunteer Database Update
Greetings, my lovelies! I have insider information on when the Volunteer Database will open. My daring spy told me they heard someone at the public March Board Meeting mention the database would be ready for volunteers last Saturday, right as the second round of tickets were going on sale. For the good of the community, […]
2013 Creative Grant Projects to Check out at Apo!
Lovelies! I bet everyone is getting excited about Apo, and part of what makes it so wonderful is the hard work and creativity shared to create the art experience. This year, the board approved a whopping $30,000 in art grants! James Whiddon, the Art Committee Lead, and the Art Committee worked tirelessly to coordinate the […]
Apo 2013 Ticket Art Contest Winner!
I’m burning to announce the ticket art winner, which was voted for by Ignition members in February! Congratulations go to KEMO! This is his 2nd year in a row of winning this contest. It was fun how Kemo added a twist with an element of surprise when he applied anonymously. Once the votes were tallied up, […]
Interview with James “Grandpa” Whiddon, 2013 Art Committee Lead
Flaming Art: Can you give us, the Apogaea community, an introduction to yourself, and tell us how you came to be involved with Apogaea? James (Grandpa): Hi, Apogaea – I’m James, but some people call me Grandpa. My first Apogaea was 2009 and I jumped right in by helping to bring you that year’s effigy. […]
Welcome the new Apogaea 2013 Officers
The officer elections for Apogaea 2013 are complete! Please welcome this year’s officers: President: Kingpin Vice President: April ‘Glitterati’ Menegazzo Secretary: Matt ‘Duney Dan’ Clinton Treasurer: Steve Merager A special thanks to our out-going officers for their time donation. This year, 3 out of 4 of our retiring officers are also retiring from their full […]
Center Camp Thanks You
In 2012 tons of people stepped up to the plate and helped to not only make Apogaea Center Camp everything that it is today, but helped to ensure that it will have a strong future! We couldn’t have done it without the financial contributions of everyone below, and to each of you we give one million thanks! […]
A special thank you
The Apogaea Board of Directors wishes to extend a special thank you to Patrick Richmond for his generous donation of $500. This donation will help fund the purchase of cloth wristbands rather than our usual plastic wristbands. Cloth wristbands are a great memento of your visit to Phloston Peaks and more environmentally friendly than plastic. […]