CORE Celebrates 30 Years of Impact and Honors Founder Bill Stirling with the Launch of the Stirling Giving Society

CORE Celebrates 30 Years of Impact and Honors Founder Bill Stirling with the Launch of the Stirling Giving Society

Basalt, CO – August 15, 2024 - On August 14, 2024, the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) hosted the first of two anniversary events, "Celebrating 30 Years of Impact," at the Backyard of Buttermilk Lodge. The evening paid tribute to three decades of commitment from CORE and the community in working together to tackle climate change. Bill Stirling, the founder of CORE, was recognized with the launch of the Stirling Giving Society to honor his 30-year legacy of climate action with CORE and in our region.

At the event, attendees reflected on CORE's history, celebrated its successes, and recognized the partnerships that have supported CORE throughout its continuous evolution to address the most pressing issues facing our environment and be a catalyst for implementing energy reduction solutions.

John Dougherty, CORE’s Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the importance of collective effort, stating, "CORE is not just an organization—it's a reflection of our community. We are YOUR Community Office for Resource Efficiency, and our achievements are a testament to your support, advocacy, and action."

A key moment of the evening was the celebration of Bill Stirling’s 30 years of climate advocacy and leadership with CORE and throughout our community. Stirling was presented with a barometer as a symbol of his role in helping navigate the ever-evolving landscape of climate action. Dougherty stated, “We owe a great deal to Bill and these early climate advocates for laying the foundation for our work today."

To honor Stirling’s impact, CORE launched the Stirling Giving Society, a new initiative dedicated to recognizing and supporting the organization’s most loyal donors. With a gift or pledge of $2,500 or more, members of the Stirling Giving Society will provide CORE with essential support to conserve the region’s natural resources, reduce carbon emissions, and continue the critical work that Bill began 30 years ago.

For more information, visit AspenCORE.org/30years.