Board of Directors Website in support of the
Colorado Science & Engineering Fair
CSEF can receive donations year-round via Colorado Gives 365!
Our Organization
The Colorado State Science Fair, Inc. provides a dynamic platform through the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair, to honor students’ excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; providing opportunities for students from all regions of the state to create and showcase their research in settings that nurture interest in science and technology. CSEF promotes critical thinking, professional skills, high ethical standards, and life-long learning in an environment of accessibility by all students.
Participation in a scientific, engineering or technology research project can be a very rewarding experience. Students use a full range of skills and practices to make sense of natural phenomena and solve problems that require a deep understanding of their topic area.
CSEF Board of Directors
The Colorado State Science Fair, inc. Board of Directors is comprised of individuals recruited from the organizations that sponsor the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair. Each sponsoring organization is allowed up to two voting members on the board. These dedicated board members represent the non-profit organization and set policies for running the CSEF.
The Board of Directors meets five times during the year (September, November, January, April & July) to see that the overall mission of the organization is being met. The BOD is governed by the CSSF, Inc. By-Laws and is responsible for the policies that relate to the non-profit organization and the running of the state science fair.
The current Board of Directors members are:
| President: Peter Laird Salesforce | Vice President: Kristen Rasmussen Galvanic Engineering | Treasurer: Dan Kowal Kowal Family |
| Secretary: Claire Goodwin Laird Family | Immediate Past President: James Sipes IEEE Denver Section | Executive Director: Courtney Gooding |
| Historian: Vacant | SRC Chair: Jody Oaks | Grand Awards Judging Coordinator: Erin Comstock |
| Regular Member: Kayla Ahr University of Colorado, Denver | Regular Member: David Debrecht CableLabs | Regular Member: Barb Ganong Society for Petroleum Engineers |
| Regular Member: David Holm SLV Regional Science Fair | Regular Member: Hassaan Idrees IEEE, Denver Section | Regular Member: Bob Morrow Denver Health Pediatric Dentistry |
| Regular Member: Dolly Morrow Denver Health Pediatric Dentistry | Regular Member: Ryan Patterson Galvanic Engineering | Regular Member: Adam Prender Lockheed Martin |
| Regular Member: Judy Prester Dr. Larry Sveum | Regular Member: Josh Redmore CableLabs | Regular Member: Susan Storm SLV Regional Science Fair |
| Regular Member: Dr. Larry Sveum | Regular Member: Peter Teasdale Kowal Family | Regular Member: Sara Volz |
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Colorado State Science Fair, Inc. policies specific to the board of directors include:
Executive Director Job Description
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The following are resources intended for use by the CSSF, Inc. Board of Directors:
Budget
2022/2023 Annual Report
Sponsorship:
Sponsorship Form (>$500)
Contribution Form (<$500 & individuals)
New Sponsor Packet
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September 1 – Start of Fiscal Year
September 9 – Board of Directors Meeting; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at SPUR Hydro Building, DenverNovember 11 – Board of Directors Meeting; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Colorado State University
November 15 – Deadline for Sending Fund-raising Packets
January 15 – 990 Report Due to IRS
January 15 – Charitable Solicitation Form Due to Colorado Secretary of State
January 20 – Board of Directors Meeting; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. TBD
January 31 – 1099 Reports Due to IRSMarch 1 – Deadline for Teacher of the Year Nominations
March 23 – SRC Meeting; 9 a.m. via Zoom
March 31 – Pre-interview Project Reviews BeginApril 11 – 13 CSEF at Colorado State University
April 20 – Board of Directors Meeting; 9 a.m. via Zoom
April 30 – Corporate Report Due to Colorado Secretary of StateMay 12 – 17 – Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, CA
July TBD – Board of Directors Retreat
July 31 – Deadline for Claiming Fiscal Year Contributions & ExpensesAugust 31 – End of Fiscal Year