Community Involvement

The Mountains to the Desert
Every September Steve participates in the Mountains to the Desert bike ride – a fundraiser for Just For Kids Foundation. The race is a one day, 133 mile road ride beginning in the Town of Telluride and finishing in Utah’s high Moab desert. The 150 participant consistently raises over $50,000 a year. To learn more about Just For Kids Foundation visit www.jfktelluride.weebly.com.

Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club
Steve was Vice President of Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club. TSSC is a non-profit organization providing regional youth competitive skiing and snowboarding programs. There “mission is to instill and nurture a passion for all snow sports along with developing character, discipline and desire, which encourages young athletes to reach their highest potential.” To the benefit of the community, TSSC works with the regional schools and offers a 6 week ski and snowboard physical education program. Although Steve no longer sits as Vice President, he is an active member of the board. To learn more about TSSC visit www.tssc.org.

Steve Butts Memorial Golf Tournament
As a fundraising event for TSSC (Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club), Steve chairs the Steve Butts Memorial Golf Tournament. This tournament is an annual memorial event honoring long time friend and founder of Telluride Properties, Steve Butts. 

The Ah Haa School for the Arts
Steve is a Board of Trustee for the Ah Haa School for the Arts. Founded in 1990, the Ah Haa School provides an environment that encourages “ah haa” moments for every artists at any age or level of experience. The school offers year-round programming for all ages taught by local and international instructors, exhibitions, art abroad programs and visiting artists workshops. To learn more about the Ah Haa School visit www.ahhaa.org.

One to One San Miguel Mentoring Program
Stephen Cieciuch has supported One to One in the past both as a member of the Board of Trustees as well as a mentor.One to One provides mentoring experiences for regional children, ages 5-17. To learn more about One to One visit www.onetoonetelluride.com.