For Immediate Release
Contacts: Myra Foster 802.297.4137
mfoster@intrawest.com
Will Riseley 802.297.4126
wriseley@intrawest.com
June 10, 2008
Stratton Mountain Ski Day Supports Local Foundation and Community Sports
STRATTON MOUNTAIN, VT- Stratton Mountain celebrated a season that saw nearly 200 inches of snow with a bonus weekend that brought two more days of skiing and riding, plus $6,300 in support of four community organizations.
“It was an ideal weekend with perfect spring weather, a festive atmosphere and an opportunity for us show our appreciation for our loyal skiers and riders in the community and beyond.” said Stratton President Sky Foulkes. “There was so much snow on the mountain, and so much excitement about the season we decided to stay open another weekend, cut the ticket price and help out a few organizations that are important to us all.”
The ticket sale proceeds were distributed to The Stratton Foundation and three local youth athletic organizations; The Flood Brook Athletic Association, West River Sports Association, and Burr and Burton Academy. This week, checks were presented to Andy Avery of the Stratton Foundation during their annual Tink Smith Golf Tournament fundraiser held at the Stratton Mountain Country Club, and to Burr and Burton Director of Athletics Kathi Bierwirth, President of the Flood Brook Athletic Association Steve Smith, and President of the Board of West River Sports Kate Koch respectively.
The Stratton Foundation was started 11 years ago by Stratton executives and members of the community who felt there was a need to enhance the quality of life and create a sense of community in Southern Vermont. Over the years, the Foundation has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to non profit organizations in support of projects that meet a documented need in one or more of the sixteen southern Vermont communities served; specifically in relation to projects in the areas of Fire and Safety, Health and Social Services, Recreation and the Environment, Education, and the Community and the Arts.
For the schools and youth athletic organizations, the donations will go towards funding things like new uniforms, off setting participation costs, banners and plaques, scholarships, and equipment repairs and upgrades. According to Smith, “these types of donations are extremely helpful and often integral to the success of our programs. Our school for example does not have any money in the budget for athletics, which often places a financial burden on the student athletes themselves”. Outside of donations, the schools often rely on fundraising events such as Burr and Burton’s Angie Giaotti 79’ Memorial Golf Tournament, Flood Brook School’s basketball “Shoot-A-Thon” and West River’s dinner auction and annual soccer tournament.
To learn more about the Stratton Foundation or to make a donation, visit them on the web at www.strattonfoundation.org. To make a donation to the Burr and Burton Athletic Booster Club, email Kathi Bierwirth at kbierwirth@burrburton.org, for the Flood Brook Athletic Association please contact Steve Smith 824-5474 and for West River please contact Kate Koch at 824-9977.
To learn more about Stratton Mountain visit www.stratton.com.
About Stratton:
Stratton Mountain is a year-round resort located on the shoulders of Southern Vermont’s highest mountain. Just minutes from Manchester, Stratton is a world all its own. With renown skiing and snowboarding, golf, tennis and hiking all centered around Stratton Village’s mix of family and fine dining, and world class shopping, Stratton offers fun for every age and style. For more information on Stratton Mountain Resort and all of Stratton’s winter events, visit www.stratton.com or call 1-800-STRATTON.
