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19831984
1985
19861987
• Walloon Hills Ski Property is donated to CM by Everett Kircher, Boyne USA. Original equipment was a sit ski, mono ski and ski bras. Skis were donated by Boyne from their rental program.
• CM is incorporated by the State of MI
• Alpine Snowmobiles Purchased• Resale Store moves downtown Boyne City
• Boyne Falls Resale Store opensOpened by Pat Chamberlin a supporter and future board member to ensure long-term funding
• First Fundraiser
• CM Becomes a 501(c)3 non-profit• 1st Board Meeting is held, June 26
Members are: Darla Evans, Lois Kircher, Junior Hunt, Dolores Williams, Dr. Al Damschroder
• Darla takes Chrissy to Winter ParkA dream begins
30 YEARS
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• Jimmy Huga ski fundraiserChallenge Mountain was given 25% of the entry fees, the CM team won the event in 19931989
1990
1992
1993
1994 • Resolution from the State of MichiganAcknowledgment of the efforts CM has made to the disabled community,
due to the work of Joe Briedenstien
• Camp Quality first annual visitChildren with cancer and their families enjoy a Saturday at CM
• Tractor was PurchasedFor grass mowing and needed maintenance work around the property
• Rope tow is replaced with wire paddle towand new hill opened in front of lodge, the paddle tow is much easier and it opened up more ski terrain
• Snow Bus was acquiredIntended to groom our ski runs and give rides to our clients
• New Sit-ski PurchasedUpdated our 1st sit-ski—later decided that these were too restrictive and were retired in favor of bi-ski and ski-legs
• First Bi-ski is purchasedBrought CM up to date with the best equipment and capabilities
• National Sports for Disabled provides training From Winter Park CO., volunteers learn how to use ski bras, bi-ski, mono-ski, and work with the visually impaired
• First new skis and boots purchasedPreviously all equipment was used and donated
• The BC Resale Store moves to current locationWith a larger space, revenue doubled the 1st year
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• Boyne City Resale Store is purchased199619981999
2000
• Held the first Special Olympics, Area 33Cheboygan, Emmet, Charlevoix, and Crawford Counties.
• Adaptive Hoist purchased for the BC Marina $4,000 grant from the Great Lake Energy People Fund
• First Paid Executive Director hiredVolunteers could not provide all help needed to accommodate the growth
• Great Lakes Burn Camp's first annual VisitBurn Camp donated many snowboards
• Summer Day Camps beganIncluded camping, hiking, horseback riding, and nature discovery
• DBC - first annual Visit Deaf-Blind Central— developed from the MPVI event
• Dale Fossett Award is received• Lodge was remodeledOver $120,000 was spent on the makeover
• Watersport Program beganStarted with sail arounds on Lake Charlevoix
• MPVI - first annual VisitMichigan Parents of Visually Impaired Children—
1st big group of kids with visual impairments.
2001
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• New Snowmobiles purchasedEquipment to get adaptive equipment up the ski hill
• Nightmare Opens for the first yearTerry and Jim Baker start annual event, over $35,000 raised to date
• Chefs Challenge Fundraiser Begun by Joe Briedenstien, over $40,000 raised
• Golf Outing fundraiser 3 Golf outings raise nearly $25,000
2003
2004
20052006
2008
• Tyler Walker visits CMPara-Olympian/X-Games Champion tells his inspiring story to clients
• Mark Madness Regatta and Party FundraiserWorking with the Boyne City Yacht Club, this event funded the watersports program for 10 years
• Pavilion was built and dedicated to Lois KircherGolf outings funded this project
• Purchased the Petoskey Resale Store• New Pick-up Truck is purchasedFrom funds donated by the Odawa Casino
• Tucker 2000 Snow-cat purchasedFrom funds donated by the Odawa Casino
• Mike Hurchick Lodge dedicationFor his 25+ years of board and organization leadership
• Spirit Day Camp relationship beginsSpirit Day Camp is now managed by Challenge Mountain
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• Challenge sail boat christenedIn collaboration with Tiara Yachts, Cedarville Boat Building School, and Irish Boat Shop
• Tom Greetis Lift dedicationFor his many years of service as Treasurer and volunteer
2010
2011
2012
2013
20142015 • 30 Year Celebration
• Moving Truck purchasedFurniture and estate pick-ups
• Kayaks purchased• Transition Zone relationship beginsA camp for visually impaired young adults - helping them cope with life challenges and post high school opportunities. In partnership with the Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
• Adaptive Bikes purchased4 adaptive bikes purchased with $5000 grant from the Bay Harbor Foundation
• Boston Whaler purchased for the Watersports program, $4500 in funding from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation
• The Mobi Mat was purchasedfor use on snow and sand $4200 grant from Charlevoix County Community Foundation
• The Strosacker Foundation Grant received At the request of
Tom and Marian Cimbalik, Funds used to purchase 100 pairs
of new skis and 90 pairs of new boots
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Special Thanks to Tom and Marian Cimbalik and
The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation for the 2014 grant to purchase100 new skis and boots.
30 YEARS