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Mt. Shasta Nordic Center 2013-2014 Annual Report
Why?
Guiding Principles
Enable people of all ages, physical
abilities and economic circumstances to
experience the health benefits of Nordic
skiing and snowshoeing.
Ensure access and opportunity for all
trail users.
Promote Nordic skiing as an
environmentally friendly activity,
beneficial to the mental and physical
health of our community.
Represent and respond to the wishes
of our community with consideration
for environmental responsibility, fiscal
prudence and operational sustainability.
Our mission is simple:
Support community health and
wellbeing by providing groomed
cross country ski trails and programs
for a diverse population on the
slopes of majestic Mt. Shasta.
2013/2014 Nordic Events
Membership Meeting—November
Backcountry Film Festival—January
Nordic Wine Gala—February
Nordic Garage Sale—September
We’re a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Through the financial support from
members, business partners, and grant
funders, we offer a sliding scale fee and
scholarships for access to the 20
km of groomed cross-country ski
and snowshoe trails.
This year was challenging for
us and our community. Despite
the fact that we didn’t open,
we brought in enough revenue
from memberships,
business
sponsorships and grants to carry
us through to this upcoming ski
season.
We kept ourselves busy by
participating
in
community
events. Nordic staff and volunteers
hosted aid stations for the Castle
Crags and Summit Century bike
rides—and we volunteered our
time resources to the Boles Fire
recovery efforts.
Thank you all!
Financial Highlights
Total FY 13/14 Expenses $44, 063
Total FY 13/14 Revenue: $36,202
Resource Advisory
Council, Nordic Trail
Sign Project $14,000
FY2014/2015
Business
Sponsors
$7,600
Dignity Health,
Nordic Youth
$4,000
FY2014/2015
Fundraising
$7,993
plus $2,178
misc Income
Mtn. Wheelers,
Nordic Youth
$1,600
Members
$16,831
FY2013/2014
Grants
ONGOING
Groom on Dude!
After a 10 year sabbatical
from the Nordic Center, Mark
Duden is back and will take
the lead as our groomer.
Mark helped design the Nordic trail system with
Phil Holichek and knows the area like the back of
his hand. It is an honor to have a Nordic Center
founder back on staff!
Mt. Shasta Nordic Center 2013-2014 Annual Report
Business Sponsors
Premier Sponsor: Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Over the years the Mt. Shasta Ski Park has donated
many hours and dollars in support of the Nordic
Center. We estimate their total in-kind Nordic
business sponsorship up to $20,000 annually.
They donate fuel, maintenance and repair
services for our groomer and
TimberWorks Construction
and Sousa Ready Mix Concrete
have donated materials and
equipment to repair the Nordic
Center parking lot every fall.
This partnership saves the
organization up to $1,000
annually.
The Mt. Shasta Nordic
Center is
operated
under a
special use
permit with
the Shasta
Trinity NF.
The USFS continues to
support Mt. Shasta Nordic in
promoting safe, responsible
winter recreational use on
USFS land.
they store it through out the season. They also
plow our parking lot and work closely with
the operations manager, board facilities
committee and ED to ensure seamless
operations at the Nordic Center.
Berryvale generously donates
food for our fundraising
events. They have also donated
hundreds of hours of volunteer
time and equipment to the
Nordic Center, which has
helped us to keep our program
expenses as low as possible.
Our community programs serve people from
diverse socioeconomic circumstances and
physical abilities from North and South Siskiyou
County. The purpose of these programs is to
remove barriers that prohibit access to the Nordic
Center and expose people to fun, healthy winter
outdoor activities. For the 2014/2015 season we
will host the following programs:
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Nordic Youth Program—Junior Skate Program & School Program
Snowshoe Days on School Grounds
Senior & Veteran Ski & Snowshoe Days
Mental Health & Disabled groups at the Nordic Center
Partners
Advocates
Supporters
Timber Products Company - timberproducts.com
Chitwood Energy MGMT - chitwoodenergy.com
The Ashland Outdoor Store - outdoorstore.com
Shasta Mtn Guides - shastamountainguides.com
Contributors
Community Health & Well-Being
Mt. Shasta Pastry Shop
Native Grounds Nursery
Kevin Charter/Edward Jones
Shasta Yoga Center
International Parks Advisors
Tognar Toolworks - tognar.com
Aquaterra Consulting
Weed Building Supply - weedbuilding.com
Mt. Shasta Ranch Bed & Breakfast
Alpine Realty
Salomon-Sterling & Co
Alpine Business Supply
Marrone Construction
New this year, Mt. Shasta Nordic
will partner with the McCloud Health
Clinic and Great Northern Services on a
diabetes and obesity prevention program
funded by Dignity Health. The project
will provide free access to exercise at
the MSNC, access to health care through
the MHC, and healthy food through GNS
Children’s Holiday Snack Bag Program.