FasTracks update
December 12, 2014 – 8:34 amAs you may know, the North Metro line of the FasTracks project will run just past the entrance to Riverside Cemetery. Click here to read the FasTracks newsletter. You may also subscribe to updates on the construction by filling out the FasTracks form here.
Please keep in mind that The Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery were not involved in the writing of this document, and can not confirm any information contained in it.
2014 – 2015 Board meeting dates
September 11, 2014 – 9:22 amThe quarterly board meetings for the Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery board are open to the public and we encourage you to attend!
All meetings take place in the TAXI II conference room (3457 Ringsby Court) at 7:00 PM. Meetings will take place on the following dates:
Monday, March 16th
Monday, June 8th
Monday, September 14th
Monday, December 14th.
In addition, the annual members meeting will take place on Saturday, July 25th. Time and location TBD, this site will be updated when this information is available. This meeting provides a summary of the year’s activities and takes input from interested parties. The yearly board elections also take place at this meeting.
Please feel free to join us for any or all of these meetings!
2014 Annual Members Board Meeting – Updated
June 25, 2014 – 9:48 amYou are invited!
Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery
2014 Annual Board dissertation or thesis Meeting
When: Saturday, August 16th at 10:30 am
Where: Holy Transfiguration of Christ Cathedral, Community Hall
Address: 349 E 47th Ave, Denver, 80216
(map is available at bottom of this page)
You are invited to attend the Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery annual meeting and election of new board members. Join us to meet the board of directors and learn more about what is happening at Riverside Cemetery!
You may RSVP by sending an email to friends@friendsofriversidecemetery.org
Map to Holy Transfiguration Cathedral:
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Driving directions:
Exit I-70 at Washington street and drive north. Turn left on east 47th avenue and drive 3 blocks to the corner of East 47th Avenue and Logan Street. Street parking is available around the church, please observe posted parking signs.
2014 Annual Members Board Meeting
June 20, 2014 – 10:46 amDue to a conflict in scheduling the 2014 Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery annual members board meeting must be rescheduled from it’s original date of July 19th. The new meeting date will be published on this site when it is confirmed.
Thank you for your patience.
2013 Annual Meeting, Saturday July 27th at 10am
July 13, 2013 – 1:25 pmFriends of Historic Riverside Cemetery’s annual members’ meeting will be held at 10a.m. Saturday, July 27th in the Fellowship Hall at Holy Transfiguration Cathedral, 349 E. 47th Ave. in Denver.
At the meeting we will provide updates on changes at Riverside and hold our election of Directors and officers.
One big change that occurred this past year is the passage of HB1068 by the Colorado legislature. The purpose of this legislation is to make the management of private non-profit cemeteries more transparent to plot-owners. It was spearheaded by Concerned Citizens for Roselawn Cemetery in Pueblo in reaction to the serious deterioration of conditions at that cemetery. Since the bill’s passage, they have made great strides in improving maintenance and accountability at Roselawn.
This new law mandates Board meetings be open to plot-owners, and that by-laws, financial records and minutes of Board meetings be accessible to them as well.
Several of our members have attended Fairmount Board meetings this year and found it informative. We have seen that Fairmount is making serious efforts to update their management and accounting practices. Riverside has been reopened for sales of plots and the office is being staffed by sales staff as well as Fairmount Heritage Foundation volunteers.
We hope to see you on July 27th.
2011 Annual Meeting, June 18th at 10:30am
June 6, 2011 – 9:08 pm
You are invited!
Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery
2011 Annual Members Meeting and Reception
When: Saturday, June 18th, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Where: Holy Transfiguration of Christ Cathedral, Community Hall
Address: 349 E 47th Ave, Denver, 80216
(map is available at bottom of this page)
You are invited to attend the Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery annual meeting and election of new board members. Join us to meet the board of directors, hear about our initiatives, and find out how to get involved in supporting Denver’s oldest cemetery.
The annual meeting will include a brief update from the current board of directors.
Agenda:
10:30
Annual Meeting
and Election of Board Members Agenda
– Welcome and Acknowledgements
– Introduction of Current Board
– FHRC mission, history, and goals
– Request for Interest in Board Positions
– Election of New Directors
– Member Comments and Questions
– Adjourn
Coffee, Juice, and Light Snacks will be served.
RSVP by sending an email to friends@friendsofriversidecemetery.org
If you are interested in serving on the board of the Friends of Historic Riverside, please contact Sandy Marvin via email at president@friendsofriversidecemetery.org.
Map to Holy Transfiguration Cathedral:
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The Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery is a volunteer run 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to increasing awareness and preservation of Denver’s oldest and most historic cemetery.
Celebration of the Life of Cliff Dougal, June 18th and 19th 2011
June 4, 2011 – 8:22 pmThe Friends of Historic Riverside were pleased to receive the following notice from Jan Allen about an event she is hosting at Riverside on Saturday, June 18th and Sunday June 19th. Although we are not directly involved in planning this event, we are happy to support this opportunity to remember a great friend to Riverside and the community.
Hello Friends and acquaintances of Cliff Dougal,
Recently, a brass and granite grave marker was placed at Cliff”s burial site at Riverside Cemetery. You are cordially invited to join his friends and acquaintances for a celebration of his life and reminisce with the many people and children he knew.
Will we ever know all the projects in which he participated – his many times with his “children”, the good deeds he performed (Santa for 37 years), church activities, and especially his stories of his beloved Riverside Cemetery? (And probably some others I’ve never heard about!)
And speaking of any of his stories (especially of the cemetery), a booklet of them has been planned to be published for all to enjoy. We know of some stories that may have to be “adjusted” of happenings-especially after dark at the cemetery, but they are really entertaining. We want your contributions and will be collecting them at that time.** Bring your pens and pencils, paper will be furnished!
The dates are both Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th at 1pm at Riverside Cemetery. The event is being initiated by myself. All friends of Cliff”s are invited.
Please join me at Block 15 near the miniature chapel belonging to the Transfiguration Church.
I look forward to meeting every one that knew this kind and big hearted person.
Sincerely, Jan Allan
**P.S. If you have a story and will be unable to come, please, PLEASE, go to Kate Barnes’ website to record your story.
www.colorado-cemeteries.com/cliff-dougal.html
In Memoriam: Cliff Dougal
September 19, 2010 – 8:24 pm
Our dear friend, Cliff Dougal, a board member of FHRC and former manager of Riverside Cemetery, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010.
As Riverside’s greatest advocate, Cliff gained the support of numerous individuals and groups – churches, veterans’ and historical organizations – in building awareness and appreciation for the cemetery. It was Cliff’s tireless and enthusiastic energies and leadership that restored Riverside to a state reminiscent of its original design and beauty.
After his retirement from Fairmount Cemetery Company, he remained as active on our Board as his health allowed. Many of you saw him last Halloween at our tour as the “Mayor of Riverside”. His enthusiasm for Riverside and its history never waned, despite his very active work at Senior Answers and charity work for homeless kids.
I will miss Cliff personally for his enthusiasm, his humor and his endless stories, and FORC will miss him for his support and as a font of knowledge about Riverside’s history.
-Sandy Marvin, President
Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery
Read a memorial to Cliff Dougal written by Eileen Doherty, Executive Director of Senior Answers, on the Senior Answers website.
Photo courtesy of OpenTheDoor, Roger Doherty. View on Flickr.
May 15th Riverside Walk-a-bout Slideshow
May 17, 2010 – 3:59 pmWe had a fantastically informative walk-a-bout of Riverside on Saturday, May 15th. Thanks to our tour guide Jeff Stoffel for going way beyond just the ‘greatest hits’. We’ll be adding more information to our riverside guidebook based on what we learned from Jeff, and look forward to having more of these small, informal walking tours throughout the summer. If you are interested in attending, sign up for our mailing list or send an email to events@friendsofriversidecemetery.org.