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V O L . X X N O. X X G i V i N G G u i d e 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5 44 Top funding source(s) richard Trafton Chairman, Partner, Trafton & Matzen andy shepard President/CEO Board oFFicers patricia Weigel Treasurer President, Norway Savings Bank dana Totman Secretary President/CEO, Avesta Housing Board MeMBers ron aseltine Attorney Kaitlyn Bernard Maine Program Associate, Appalachian Mountain Club Minal caron Associate, Ropes and Gray LLP Karen Holyoke Vice President, Corporate & Legal Affairs, Emera Maine Jay T. Kearney Senior Consultant, Osprey Leadership Consulting Jane Towle Principal, RE/MAX Central Mark Woodward Retired 2015 GoAlS Diversification of funding: We abruptly lost our funding source in April 2014 and have been working to quickly develop a sustainable funding model ever since. Our efforts included a successful eight-week campaign that raised $900,000 from over 400 donors across the state, sponsorship agreements with L.L.Bean and Emera Maine and a generous grant from the Alfond Foundation. While that is a great start, and allowed us to continue for another year, there is still a lot of work to do if we are to secure a stable future. Our primary goal for 2015 is to launch a $20 million endowment campaign. We need to continue identifying a broad base of support of those across the state who have been touched by our programs or value the unique work we do and the impact we are having. We were founded in 1999 with the goal of creating a sustainable model for rural communities in Maine. at vision included challenge-based, volunteer- driven outdoor recreation and competition programs, rehabilitating and build- ing new community ski areas and funding our internationally recognized com- munity and Olympic development programs across the state. We are now in 140 communities and all 16 counties in Maine. With those initiatives now firmly in place, the Maine Winter Sports Center's continued ability to make a difference will depend on the generosity of the people of Maine. Continue to expand our programming: Our model is empowering commu- nities across the state to develop and support a challenge-based healthy, active, outdoor lifestyle. From designing community trails, to establishing and sus- taining outdoor programs, to coaching those with Olympic aspirations, we are committed to working with the communities to provide world-class resources at every step in the process. We believe this model needs to be in place in every Maine community, and we are dedicated to that goal. expansion of our Adventure initiative Program: e Adventure Initiative Program provides high school students and young adults the opportunity to experience adventure-based outdoor pursuits as a conduit for self-discovery and leadership development. We currently have two trips per year and by the end of the year would like to have 10. A parallel to our Racing Program, the Adventure Initiative Program utilizes the best instructors, guides and educators in the outdoors to help participants refine their skills and explore our world. e program develops Maine's young people into skilled adventure athletes and prepares them for the challenges of life by using the challenge of adventure. Adventure Initiative programs range from multi-day to multi-week pro- grams that any student in Maine has the opportunity for which to qualify and apply for. rough collaborative partnerships with the outdoor industry we are able to make experiences accessible to participants that otherwise would be reserved for only a privileged few. In return, these participants are tasked with using their skills to improve their local outdoor communities, as well as give back to our Youth Development Program. funDRAiSinG eventS/oPPoRtunitieS We will be launching a $20 million endowment campaign this winter, as well as reaching out to Maine individuals, corporations and foundations for support. Please visit www.mainewsc.org/giving to learn more about our ongoing fun- draising efforts and how you can help support the Maine Winter Sports Center and our mission, or call (207) 232-3304. volunteeR oPPoRtunitieS We have over 140 empowered community programs throughout Maine that count on local volunteers. We also host national and international competitions annually in Aroostook County. Call (207) 492-1444 to learn more about how you can help. established: 1999 employees: 9 annual revenue: $1,384,343 conTacT 552 Main St. Caribou, ME 04736 (207) 492-1444 www.mainewsc.org Mission sTaTeMenT Empowering Maine to build an active, outdoor future through world-class resources and challenge-based programs. serVice LocaTion(s) We have programming in all 16 counties and over 140 communities across Maine, from Eliot to Fort Kent and Greenville to the outer Islands. Community support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59% Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% Sponsorships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% Equipment lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% Maine Winter Sports Center

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