The Curve Cowboy Reunion is a non-profit (IRS 501 (C) 3) organization.  A great deal of time, effort, and personal expense goes into hosting this event for the benefit of the attendees of the Curve Cowboy Reunion.  All funds collected by the reunion, via donations, reunion fees, and merchandise, are used to operate the reunion for the benefit of all who attend and as an initial seed funding for the following year. Any residual is donated to a local charity.  Nobody in the CCR is in this to make money. If the CCR makes money, it will loose its non-profit status.  The goal is to have a great reunion and to walk away with great memories.

We have two programs to support the charitable work of the Curve Cowboy Reunion - a item for our silent auction or a cash donation.

In 2001, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of all the attendees donated over $1500 to First Step, an organization chartered to provide an array of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in a community setting including early intervention, preschool, residential homes and supported employment.  Between the Curve Cowboy Reunion's donation and the proceeds of the Bike Wash, over $1800 was secured for First Step.

In 2002, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of all the attendees donated $5000 to the BMW MOA Foundation, an organization under the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America chartered to carry out educational activities that benefit the BMW Community, motorcycle riders in general and other educational activities related to motorcycling.

In 2003, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of all the attendees donated $8000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, an organization who's mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.  Also, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of all the attendees donated $500 to Gatlinburg Interact, a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18. The program gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.

In 2004, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of all the attendees raised nearly $12000 for the Summit County Mentors, a well-established community-based mentoring program that matches caring adult volunteers with youth ages 6 to 16.  Summit County Mentors' mission is "to positively influence the youth of Summit County to lead healthy lifestyles, through a consistent one-on-one relationship with an adult", and $12000 for TAME, an organization that provides equine assisted therapies and activities, including recreational riding for individuals with disabilities, hippotherapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, driving, vaulting, competition and other therapeutic and educational interactions with horses.  And generated over $1000 for the local Breckenridge Nordic Ski Team.

In 2005, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of the attendees raised over $12000 for to "Focus on Success", an after school program for at risk middle school students at Jackson Hole Middle School. The program meets twice a week for adventure based experiential activities to develop the skills that promote substance abuse prevention and enhance school success.  This donation was able to double the program budget for 2005-2006.

In 2006, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of the attendees raised over $22000 for the Barrow County Advocacy Center (a.k.a., the "Treehouse"), an organization that provides advocacy and treatment for victims of child abuse including counseling, medical help, forensic evaluations, and conducts programs to help prevent abuse in all its forms.

In 2007, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of the attendees raised over $22000 for Camp David Kids of the Ozarks, an organization that helps at-risk children of parents who are in prison.

Silent Auction Item Donations:

The prizes donated by vendors are used in a silent auction used to generate the funds donated to a local charity identified by the Curve Cowboy Reunion Board of Directors.  Please take a moment and review our Vendors and Supporters Page.  If you would like to donate an item to be used in the silent auction, please contact us at   and someone will contact you regarding your donation.  All prize donations will be profiled (including your company logo and a link to your company website) on the Vendors and Supporters page.  In addition to prize donations, we also accept cash donations as well.  Past Vendors and Supporters can be found for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Cash Donations:

Donate Online (the preferred method of donating to the CCR)

We also include cash donations to be used for the annual charity donation.  If you would like to Donate to the Reunion, we have four levels of recognition: Corporate ($501 or greater donation from a corporate sponsor), Platinum ($501 or greater donation), Gold ($201-$500 donation), and Silver ($50- $200 donation).  Your donation will be profiled on our Vendors and Supporters page on the website.  

In addition to cash donations, we also accept prize donations.  You can see a list of existing prize donors on the Vendors and Supporters page.  If you would like to donate online to the CCR, please click on the PayPal button below:
 

Donate By Mail

If you do not want to make your donation using the PayPal option, you may mail a check or money order.  Please remit your donation to the order of "Curve Cowboy Reunion" and send it to:

Jeff Mense
P.O. Box 2409
Myrtle Beach SC 29578

Checks or Money Orders only please.  No Cash.