JOHN TREFNY
John has been an active Golden resident for over 40 years and has served on the Foundation’s Board in various roles since 2006. He served as the Colorado School of Mines’ 15th President, as well as Vice President for Academic Affairs, Department Head of the Physics Department, and a Professor of Physics. John currently serves as President for the Red Rocks Community College Foundation and on the boards for the Foundation for the Colorado Community College System, the International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology and WorldDenver. In addition, he serves on committees for several local schools and Colorado non-profit organizations.

NEWS
Golden Civic Foundation’s 2021 Community Grant Program – Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Golden Civic Foundation is now accepting grant applications from Golden-based schools and non-profits for their 2021 grant distribution. Applications are due by December 31st. Learn more and apply...
The Golden Civic Foundation is excited to announce that our first-ever “VIRTUAL” Gala & Auction on Saturday, November 7 was a BIG success!
Together with the Golden community, we supported nine of our downtown restaurants and we raised over $150,000 that will go towards the Golden Civic Foundation’s Community and Special Grants Program which benefits Golden’s non-profit organizations and other special...