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About Us
Tributes
Statesman of the Year
Since the 2003 Day at The Capitol Rally, CHEC has presented an award to that Representative or Senator who best emulates the qualities of a true selfless leader in the arena of public policy.
Recipients
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2003
Representative Don Lee |
2004
Senator
John Andrews |
2005
Representative Dave Schultheis |
2006
Representative KevinLundberg |
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2007
Representative GregBrophy |
2008
Representative TedHarvey |
2009
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Support Group Leader of the Year
Support Group Leaders shepherd members of their groups to receive support, inspiration and the tools to continue the home education of their individual families. Much of the leaders' sacrificial efforts are unnoticed as they emanate from a heart of service. CHEC acknowledges these vital people in the homeschool community with the Support Group Leader of the Year award given annually at its family conference in June.
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2002
Gail Urbina |
2003
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2004
Clare Dawson |
2005
Steve & Yvonne Dodge |
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2006
RonnieMcKay |
2007
Brian and PamNewberg |
2008
Mike and PaulaAnderson |
2009
Margaret Cranorcrop |
Ruth Beechik Award
In 2000 CHEC established the RuthBeechikAward to honor Colorado Homeschooling Leaders. In 1986, after a distinguishing career in the education field, Dr.Beechik channeled her talented writing skills to promote home based discipleship. A true pioneer in every sense, Dr.Beechik gave credibility to a spawning movement that welcomed her expertise. Standing against a wave of conventional worldly wisdom that condemned home education, Dr.Beechik soon became a beloved writer and counselor to many new homeschooling families. Her compassionate timely wisdom came to a pinnacle with the publishing of her book, A Biblical Home Education, where she boldly proclaimed that “Since the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, anti-God teaching can only lead to foolishness."
Each year at the annual HomeschoolDay at the Capitol Rally, CHEC honors past and present homeschool leaders who have distinguished themselves in Colorado. In the spirit of Dr.RuthBeechik, we seek out those who have given of themselves sacrificially, who stand on the principles of God’s Word, and who understand the truth that true wisdom can only be taught in the fear of God. May God in His mercy grant us many more leaders who typify this courageous woman of God.
Dr. Ruth Beechik lives in Golden, Colorado, and still writes books. Her greatest thrill continues to be helping a new family discover the joy of homeschooling.
Recipients
2000 Ruth Beechik
2001 Kevin and SandyLundberg
2002 Treon Gossen
2003 Mike and TeriSpray
2004 Steve Ong
2005 KevinSwanson
2006 BrendaKelly
2007 PeteOlsen
2008 Mike Cheney
2009 Marcia Washburn
The Spark Plug Award
Volunteers are the backbone of every good non-profit organization. Each year CHEC utilizes a network of over 300 volunteers. These volunteers are comprised of busy families who have a love for homeschooling, for God and for His people. Running a state-wide organization takes folks who are willing to work many different and odd jobs. CHEC volunteers find themselves doing anything from stuffing envelopes, to working 20 plus hours a week on a special event. While many come for the joy of fellowship and blessing, most do it for the shear joy of promoting homeschooling and love for the Lord.
Each year at the annual Christian Family Conference in June, CHEC honors a unique volunteer whose efforts set them apart by an unusual amount of energy, inspiration, dedication and self sacrifice. The Spark Plug recipient is the kind of person that every organization wishes that they could replicate over and over again. Once the award is given, the honoree’s name is added to a distinguished list of individuals on a plaque permanently and prominently displayed in the CHEC office and the individual holds the affectionate title of “Sparky” for the following year.
Recipients
2003 Jody Smith
2004 IdaMaeCuster
2005 Julie DeKruif
2006 Marci Walter
2007 Amy Menges
2008 Beka Austin
2009 Nancy Casterline
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2008
Beka Austin |
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