THE HUNDRED CLUB OF DURANGO

The place was hopping with representatives from La Plata County agencies, including those who spoke on behalf of their departments – Interim Chief Lynn Johnson of the Durango Police Department, Chief Hal Doughty of the Durango Fire Protection District, Sheriff Sean Smith of the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Marshal Tom Kaufman of the Upper Pine Fire Protection District and Maj. George Dingselder, commander of the Colorado State Patrol District 5, who traveled from Al

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The year 2015 marks the 40th Anniversary of The Hundred Club of Durango and this milestone was celebrated with a full house at The Henry Strater Theater, where our annual banquet is held. The 2015-2016 Scholarship recipients were acknowledged. Shown in the photo are (left to right) Shandiin Dodge, Amber Harwig, Caitlin Martin, Morgan Walts, Austin Shupe. Desiree LIttle also received a scholarship, however was not present for the banquet. Board President, Dean Brown welcomed

Seasons’ annual “Burning Down the House” fundraiser was held on February 22 with all proceeds going to The Hundred Club of Durango, holding to the mission of providing financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, and providing resources to enhance their safety and welfare. Although it was snowing outside, the temperature inside Seasons was decidedly hotter. In keeping with the event’s the

Every year, the Hundred Club of Durango gathers on the third Thursday in November at the Henry Strater Theater, not to raise money, but instead to honor the public safety officers of our community for their dedication to keeping us safe. This year, we also had the opportunity to recognize the talented young offspring of our public safety officers, and Hundred Club college scholarship recipients. The 2014 banquet celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Durango’s Hundred Club e

Six years ago a fire and explosion ripped through the historic district of downtown Durango, injuring as many as seven firefighters who were on the roof of the building when it exploded. One of the businesses #seasonsrestaurant #burnindownthehouse #durango100club

After expanding seating capacity by almost 20%, the 2013 Hundred Club banquet was yet again another sold out affair. This exquisite perennial event gave Hundred Club members and local public safety officials the opportunity to break bread together over a delectable meal from the fine dining kitchens of the Mahogany Grille at the Strater Hotel. Doubling as the Hundred Club annual meeting, patrons received brief reports from the officers of the Club. Chair, Dean Brown also to

Last summer I was introduced to the Durango 100 Club, not by invitation or through a friend, but by witnessing firsthand what this great organization is all about. Last summer the Durango 100 Club financially helped my friend Jason Dunaway and his sister Michelle when both of their parents tragically died in a helicopter accident. My relationship with the Dunaway’s was that of family, and the loss of Mike and Linda has been very hurtful and sad. It was during the planning

On February 22nd, 2008 a fire and explosion ripped through the historic district of downtown Durango, injuring as many as seven firefighters who were on the roof of the building when it exploded. One of the businesses destroyed in the fire, Seasons Restaurant, hosts a “Burnin’ Down the House” party to benefit The Hundred Club of Durango in celebration that no one was killed in the fire and explosion. The joyous event recognizes and thanks the Fire & Rescue Personnel and Law

Our 2012 banquet in the Henry Strater Theater was once again a full house. We all enjoyed the fellowship with our public servants. Past banquets have honored The Hundred Club of Durango founder Doug Morrison and this year the club honored Past President and Member, Don Mapel for nearly four decades of service. Current President, Dean Brown presented Mapel with a plaque displaying the badges for all four agencies supported by the club. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor ou