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ANNUAL REPORT 2015
Dear Friends,It gives us great pleasure to once again thank you for your support and encouragement over the past year. We are very fortunate to have generous supporters like you to help make skiing and boarding possible in Southern Oregon.
The 2014-15 ski season was a challenge. Of course, we were happy to be able to open the ski area at all! We operated for 38 days. In December, we opened the ski area for the first time in two years to much fanfare. We were able to use our new parking lot and enhanced beginner terrain on the Sonnet run. Unfortunately, we lost our snow pack after a few weeks and closed the ski area for most of January. On February 7, we unexpectedly received over a foot of snow. Within 24 hours, we had our crew back and opened the ski area again. So many smiling faces!
We were able to remain open for a number of weeks thanks to the dedication of our amazing crew. We now own a “Dump Cat,” which enabled us to move snow from around the mountain to our base area each night. Ultimately, we had to close down again in March because we received so much rain that the snowpack was lost in most of our base area. Many supporters came up on Bavarian Night so that we could be together one last time. We had a lovely bonfire with fireworks and put the ski area away for the year.
Our community recognized Mt. Ashland’s challenges and stepped forward in a big way this year. We launched our Local Mountain Fund campaign in July and supporters like you chipped in to help. To-date, we have received nearly $400,000 to help make sure Mt. Ashland could open for the 2015-16 ski season. Contributions both large and small have poured in all year. We simply cannot thank you enough for this.
With donations helping to support operations through the summer and fall, our crew has been hard at work making improvements. Despite having a smaller crew than in years’ past, we have made big headway on some much-needed projects.
Because of you, we are stronger and better. We not only survived the last few years, but we’ve made improvements and, most importantly, protected our assets.
Thanks again for all that you do to help Mt. Ashland.
Thinking snow,
Hiram TowleGeneral Manager
Darrel JarvisMt. Ashland Association President
Building CommunityIn 2014, the Mt. Ashland Association undertook a number of new programs designed to help the organization better serve the Southern Oregon and Northern California Community. Our goal was to find new partnerships and alliances that would benefit local youth in addition to reaching out to new, underserved communities. These new programs included:
• The SKI HOPPER Shuttle, providing affordable and reliable transportation to and from the ski area three days per week. We also started offering Carload Mondays to encourage carpooling.
• Get the Girls Out Day to celebrate women skiers, in partnership with the SheJumps organization.
• Collaborating with STOKE Certified to undergo a sustainability assessment and build a roadmap to success.
• Work with our friends at the U.S. Forest Service to investigate a summer operations plan.
• Our Siskiyou Outdoor Alpine Recreation (SOAR) program, which includes SnowScience courses, our After School Youth Ski & Snowboard Education Program, and youth SOAR Camp in summer.
As with many of our existing services, much of the work developing these programs was hindered by a lack of snow during last ski season. However, our Board and staff continue to build and grow these programs and you will be hearing much more about them in the coming years.
Mt. Ashland AssociationBoard of Directors
Darrel JarvisPresident
Alan DeBoer Vice-President
Annette Batzer Secretary
Robert Hague Treasurer
Lisa Beam Past President
Katharine Cato Chris Cook Blair Moody
Brad Niva Hank O’Dougherty Michael Wisnovsky
Mt. Ashland AssociationFounded in 1993
a community-focused ski area operated by a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing an outstanding alpine recreation experience for people of all ages and skill levels. As an asset to the community, we remain true to our core values: it is a local ski hill with great snow, exciting terrain, providing access to a diverse alpine environment and a fun family atmosphere.
Mt. Ashland Is…
Our Promise Is…to remain a cherished community resource for generations to come. Mt. Ashland is most effective when it serves local residents and visitors alike, making them all feel welcome and that the moun-tain is their own. As an important member of the Southern Oregon community, we always strive to do better to provide enjoyment for the whole family, develop strategic partnerships, and care for our alpine environment.
To enhance the visitor experience we promise to manage the ski area with guest service as our top priority. Because our terrain balance favors more experienced skiers and boarders, our goal is to help newcomers progress and develop the skills needed to negotiate our terrain. Our ski area provides adventures for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Each guest is seeking a different experience and we are dedicated to doing our best to ensure the visitor experience is enjoyable at every level.
Left: Mt. Ashland Lodge being constructed in 1963 (photo courtesy of the Southern Oregon Historical Society). Right: skiers use the original rope tow lift located where the Sonnet Lift is today.
Protecting Our AssetsIn the spring of 2015, we made a plan of action to ensure that our ski area undergoes a regular series of maintenance tasks. After a dismal ski season, we were not sure how much we could accomplish, but with the help of our wonderful community (See Local Mountain Fund), we accomplished much. We have recently completed the following projects:
• Main Lodge, Ariel Motor Room and Rental Shop roofs were repaired and re-sealed.
• Replacement of the Bar Deck to prevent water leaks.
• Windsor Tower 4 head assembly replacement and alignment.
• Ski run maintenance on the Bottom, Balcony, Romeo, Juliet, Avon, Fallstaff, Dream and Windsor Chairline runs.
• New deck system to enable use of the Sonnet lift during low-snow conditions.
• Dozens of erosion control measures improved and maintained.
• New phone system, Lodge wireless internet service upgrades, new HD Webcam, and newly updated website.
Local Mountain FundIn June, we launched our Local Mountain Fund Campaign to help Mt. Ashland improve and enhance our ski area. The name is a play on our new tagline, “Local Mountain Fun.” Our goals were to improve our existing facilities, perform maintenance, and prepare for the possibility of more challenging winter seasons.
With generous support from our community, the organization built a cash reserve to be prepared for major in-season repairs and more low-snow winters. The Sonnet ski lift ramp was upgraded so very little snow will be needed to run it. Several roofs were repaired and the concrete decks around the Lodge were repaired and sealed to stop the leaks. Trails were trimmed to make them safer and
Donors &
SupportersSeason Passes,Tickets, Etc.
11%89%
easier to open in the event of low snow conditions.
As of November 2015, we have received nearly $400,000 in donations through the Local Mountain Fund Campaign. Mt. Ashland has been amazed by the generous support it has received this year. The improvements enable the ski area to be open more often, which generates more revenue. The improvements also protect our assets. This helps the organization become more financially sustainable. With these important updates under our belt, we can move on to more exciting additions in the years to come.
Thank you!
Historically, donors have provided about 11% of
Mt. Ashland’s income. For the past two years, this ratio has
been much higher.
Ski Area Improvements
Our newly-rigged “Dump Cat” (above) helped us with snow farming to remain open last season. We have made repairs to ensure it will be on-hand again this year (left). Numerous leaks in the Lodge (below) allowed water in, which is bad for the building and equipment stored inside. We patched up several places and re-surfaced the Bar Deck with a fresh slab of conrete. The pictures below-left were taken at the same spot.
Ski Area Improvements
The top photos show our guys hard at work repairing Windsor Tower 4. The lift was down for repairs two weekend days in 2015. These repairs will ensure it remains in operation through the following ski seasons. The photos of the Sonnet lift show the new low-snow deck that will enable us to use the lift even in low-snow conditions. The photo at left shows the “Mini Glade” on the Bottom Run. After a number of years, the vege-tation was pruned to enable the ski area to safely operate in low-snow conditions. We carefully pruned each tree and shrub to ensure it would not die but grow horizontally.
Thank you Donors!The Circe Society T $10,000+
Annette and Andy BatzerAnonymousCarrico Family FoundationLithia Motors, Inc. Alan and Rebecca DeBoer Charitable FundSid and Karen DeBoerLam Research Foundation Fund
Nicholas and Ruth HewittMichael and Mary MaharPaul and Lynda MarikosGardner Grout FoundationJed and Celia MeeseHank O’DoughertyMargaret Purves
The Upper Balcony Club T $5-9,999Anonymous (3)Batzer ConstructionDalbello BootsSiskiyou Outback Trail Run
Harry and Yvonne Lenart Charitable Foundation
Murphy CompanyJim and Debi North
Dreamers T $1-4,999Richard and Debra BarthJohn and Anne BatzerThomas BeckerElizabeth and Donald BecklinJohn BowlingReginald and Annette BreezePeter and Amy CarseMike and Tanya DadaosAdam DanforthBryan and Stephanie DeBoerDavid and Rosie DonnellyPeter and Brenda Dowd
John and Marilyn DukeArt and Jean EkersonT.J. ErnstAndrew and Sandra FletcherSteve and Sue LawrenceRick MattosBob and Joyce RobertsonJim and Valerie RootFrank and Joan RotePatricia SmullinHiram and Jeannine Towle
Circe (pronounced seer-see) is the name of a mythological sorcerer. It’s also the name of one of our most iconic ski runs – giving skiers and riders access to our world-class Bowl. Members of our Circe Society are providing essential support to Mt. Ashland – and enabling us to provide access to our outstanding terrain year-in and year-out.
Thank you Donors!Black Diamond T $500-999
Anne and John BatzerLisa and Tom BeamKristy BondZach and Vicki BrombacherJacksonville-Applegate Rotary ClubRobert CarterChris CookBryan and Stephanie DeBoerLaura and Kent DeYarmanPep FujasRobby HarfstJames and Rebecca HillsDavid HyattDennis KendigSheila KimballTom and Teri Mayer
Rick MattosGordon MetzLarry MeyerAndrew MillerHank MorganMark A. Newberger Philanthropic Fund
of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Mrs. Sandra SawyerHerb and Susan SixDennis and Sandra SlatteryMary and James SmelcerPhillip SmithMichael and Kathryn StringerValley View WineryCarol Wolf
Business SponsorsAdroit ConstructionAirport Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, & CadillacAshland General HardwareBatzer ConstructionCentral PipelineCutler InvestmentsDavis, Hearn, Anderson & Turner, P.C.Fast Break of Oregon, LLCHayes OilHughes Lumber Products Co.Hughes Rote Brouhard & ThorpeHuman BeanHunter CommunicationsHuycke, O’Conner, Jarvis LLCJackson CountyKDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP
Lithia MotorsMedford FabricationMurphy CompanyOregon Advanced ImagingPacific Office AutomationPape MachineryPayroll SpecialitiesPepsi-Cola BottlingPerkins Coie LLPProfessional Transportation Services, Inc.Project APronto PrintSouthern Oregon SubaruAshland Super 8 MotelTC Chevrolet, Inc.Wilson Equipment
Thank you Donors!Blue Square T $100-499
Pat Acklin and Ken KigelPaul and Rosemary Adalian Rich AdamsZakir AliJon AllardScott & Gina AllenBarbara AllenEmile and Karen AmaroticoMuriel Ames and Rolar YondorfNeal AndersonCraig AndersonGeorge and Patti AndriesDaniel and Kristen ArrigottiJulia AustboShelley Austin and Matt SmallGary and Joan AxonSean and Jennifer BagshawAllen Baker and Suzanne FreyJosh and Emily BarnesKaren BasinJulia and Brian BeattieHilary BestPaul BirkholzSusan and John BoehnkeMr. Anthony BoomAlex and Linda BoutacoffJohn and Judit BowlingRobert Bowlus and Elizabeth
Bowlus-WhitePat Boyle and Penelope LongbottomJerry and Diane BramwellKurt BrombacherMountainGuard InsuranceCoe BrownJerald and Leslie BryanKatherine BryonKen and Jolene BuccinoDan BulkleyBrian BurgessChuck and Linda ButlerDave Bywater and Shelagh ForesterChristina CaetanoNancy CagleBob CartmellEdith Chezik and Jon Van ValkenburgSusan ChichesterWill and Donna ChinnOwen Christiansen
Gayle ClasonRobb and Dea CollinsDonna CookJoanne CostantinoJoshua Cott and Caraway TimminsRonald and Susan CrowellChris Curtis and Mary Burnham-CurtisJudy DavidsonJack and Julie DavisJoe DavisDon and Kristy DenmanNick Dienel and Anne Herrick DienelLarry and Holly DrakeSteve DungeyPat EagenYvonne EarnestGordon EnnsChadwick and Frances ErtolaOlivia EtesJacksonville InnKaren EvansBarbara FaurotJim and Nancy FreemanChristina and Jesse GallagherMatthew GalliGlenn Gelfenbein and Alaiya AguilarLynn and Howard GetzoffGabriel GilhamSandra and George GilmanTom and Mary GlattePeter and Joan GrantRobert and Joy GrantJamie and Becky GreboskyDan GregoryJim and Dru GriffinRobert HagueFloyd Harmon Jamie HarrisDavid HarterDan and Rhonda HawkinsMarc HellerNealan HendersonAmy and Chris HerbstAshland Highschool Ski TeamBill HernonRick and Carlene HesterJeff and Renee HewittBarbara Heyerman
Ty and Lauren HisatomiDr. Joel HodgeReed HollingsBart HollowellMonty and Carol HolstChris and Molly HolzshuEd and Joann HoughtonDouglas HowardJean and Roger HullEd and Sheila HungerfordPatrick and Shirley HuyckeDan HydeBrad and C.J. InmanDan and Linda JacksonJoe JacksonHeidi JacobsonDennis and Julie JarviDarrel and Sheila JarvisGeorge JenetopulosCarol JensenGunnar and Mary Ann JohnsonSteve JohnsonLeigh JohnsonSally Jones and Ben BenjaminJanice JonesGary and Debbie JonesGreg and Kathy JonesDan and Karen KahnJohn KearnsDon and Dee KeenanScott and Julie KimballAl KincaidRickey KingFrank KosterJason and Karin KuhlRon and Roberta LaberAnita LaiLois LangloisSuzanne LavineJim Le May and Marilyn BaileyCraig and Kayde LemleyAmy LeponMonica LewisCharlie LewisDottie LinvilleRaymond and Vivian LockeRobert and Corinne LombardiJack and Cindy Luce
Thank you Donors!Blue Square T $100-499
Ivan LundArlene MacAdamJohn and Julie MacDiarmidGary and Laurie MacGrawNathan MackDavid MaherJeff ManginRoy MarvinBrian MatejaRobert MayerAlan and Deborah McCreedyDennis McFallDoug and Debra McGearyJosh and Brynne McgrathDiane and Kevin McKelveyShirley McNameeAlfred MedleyLen and Faye MerrymanAndreas MetZach MillerJ MillerDavid Minter and Kim LarsonThe MitchellsToshio MiyakeBlair and Carol MoodyMark and Caprice MoranMark MoranJean and Michael MorganBody Back CompanyDaniel NashClay NelsonDr. Jerome NitzbergBrad and Babs NivaJohn NorthWes and Cindy NortonAnn O’BoyleChuck ParlierBradley PersoniusRobert and Phyllis PiersonMelanie PlisskinMitchell PlummerDr. Gert PokornySabrina PrudhommeFrank and Barb PulverKathy QuesenberryDean and Barbara RanieleRay Redpath and Judy AllenTom Reid and Marilyn Hanna
Mark and Rebecca ReitingerDavid ReitzKai and Dana ReynoldsDonna and Ken RheeDan and Ketura RichmondChristine RioTed RipleyWill RoddenDale and Kimberly RooklynKatherine and Rand RoselliMichael and Jennifer SalleePatti and Jere SandefurJamie SchectmanStanley SesarVanston ShawDan Shepherd
Vincent and Nancy ShubatArthur and Joyce SiderasRob and Jamie SiemsJeff and Wendy SigelKen and Gayle SilvermanLyn and James SinkoLynne and Doris SjolundSteve SkinnerDr. Joel and Connie SlaughterBen SlaughterEarle and Vanya SloanPatricia Snyder
Paul SollieDavid SteinfeldJanet SteveleyRick StevensJim and Mary Helen StringerEric and Emily StrongDan StubblefieldMr. Roy SuttonWoodie Tesh and Susan BarrDan and Cindy ThomasWilliam and Angela ThorndikeDaniel TomlinsonDeb and Jerry ToneyRon and Pam TorreyDwight TribelhornCheryl and Richard Ugland
Richard UkenaAvista UtilitiesCarol VoisinTravis WallisBill WardElaine WellsDavid and Connie WilkersonGreg and Valri WilliamsDr. Ron WorlandAllan and Colette WrightDavid Young
General Manager Hiram Towle visits with Mt. Ashland native Seth “Dreidel” Hill, in town for a movie premiere of Hill’s 2014 Film, “Really Gotta Wanna.”
Thank you Donors!Green Square T $1-99
Anonymous FriendAllen + Gibson GroupJohn AmesJoe AndrewsErmanno ArizziSteve Armitage and Debra KalmakavKirk and Angela AustboChris BallAdam BarberCynthia BarnardDonald BarryLodi BelfordBrian BergBriana BerganJames BergeCindy BilesJordan BillingsleyJim BoecklKaren Bolda and Bill MeyersDick and Joyce BootheSam BothAnn BouseJohn BreckenridgeDavid Brennan and Kate KennedyGordon BristlinJimmy BuehnerJames BuehnerLinda Butler
Chip BuxtonPeter CampbellHersey HealthcareMarcella and John ChristensenDavid CloughDaniel CollayAmy CuddyMark DalyMatt and Jen Damon-TollenaereDave DedinskyRoger DellingerTed DennisAl DensmoreChris DowCharles DunnickAlvin EatingerJudith FaulknerKirstin FaurotMargo FindleySteve and Cindi FisherMartha FitzgeraldJon and Cynthia ForsythRobert FriesGreg GassmanTim and Cathy GerkingThomas and Mary GillespieParker GokeyStephen and Patricia Goldman
Donald GordonCraig GrossmannDoug and Sheila HamelKip HamptonGarry and Shona HarrisMike HeathmanDawn HenslerThor HogenstadNicco HoltPercy HoltzmanGabe HoweDaniel HughesMarcia and Jennifer HunterJohn JacksonGus JanewayJerry JohnsonDale JohnsonJessica JonesJanice JonesDerek JonesKen and Laura JonesJudy and Peter JonesMeghan JonesRon JordanDavid KahnKathleen KelleyKen and Cheryl KempnerSue KlineScott KnoxDouglas & Tracy KraftJeffrey KroonCarmen KruschkeEdgar KupillasJack and Mary KymanGeorge LandrethRon LangJane and Keith LassnerTom LeggBill Little and Hailey KuhnMax LongshoreBrett and Susie LutzDaniel and Carlie MaharJames and Rosa ManfrediJeff MannJoseph ManningDavid MarkewitzGreer and Donna MarkleMegan and Gary Marks
Thank you Donors!Green Square T $1-99
Todd and Sara MarthoskiRenee and Jerry MastersD. R. McCarthyMs. Margaret McGearyHarvey MeierRobert MengisTony MerlinoSteve and Kathy MeyerClifford and Kitty MeyerMike MontgomeryMichael MooneyPatrick and Britt MooreColby MorganMichael MorrisonEric Mullen and Yvette ProvostyConnie MurphyPaula Musich and Stacy TrumbullPaula NelsonMark NewbergerMary O’KiefBarbara and David OlmsteadJack Opgenorth and Mary LindonMr. Earl ParrishLarry PearsonFrancois PepinGeorge and Sally Peterson
Steve and Rebecca PierceVicki PurslowDawn ReissJohn and Tommie RetzlaffLarry RichiePaul Rickerson and Goly OstovarJani Rollins and David WeberZack RoteLaura RussellDr. John SagerEleanor SavageJamie SchectmanA J SchultzGregory ScottLee SeaterStefani SeffingerStan Shulsterand Katharyn Jean
McElrathBarbara SibleyAmy SisemoreMs. Anne SloanDavid SmithNed SokolPaul and Joy SpillanJames SpillanTrish Stayer and Mark Shibley
Paul StoutRandall StrohTeresa StumpenhausTravis StumpffGreg SwartzMarion and Daniel TambelliniTracy TaylorJay TaylorAshley TerenChristine TrandinhDana TuleyCleveland TwitchellGina VelandoFrances Vlahos-RohmLeander WadeBrice R R WaltersFrank WatsonDavid and Lauri WesterbergJoe WismannGerald WisniaMichael WisnovskyKathy Wixon and Abe GenackJeff and Nina WorksChris WrenTaylor YorkBryant Zwart
In-Kind SupportAdroit ConstructionAirgas USA, LLCAlan DeBoerAnnette BatzerBarber WestBatzer Construction, Inc.Central PipelineDave BernardDouglas “Malone” KnudsonHays OilHoag RoofingHughes Lumber Products Co.Jackson County Search & RescueKen CarterKnife River MaterialsLes Schwab TireLinda Parazoo
Lithia Motors, Inc.Medford FabricationMichael StringerMike DadaosNorthwest Retirement Plans, Inc.Pape MachineryPayroll SpecialtiesPerkins Coie LLP
Peter CarsePeterson MachineryProject A Inc.Pronto PrintR&S Industrial SuppliesReser’s Fine FoodsRogue Ski ShopRough & Ready Lumber Co.SB Development LLCSiskiyou Mountain ClubSnap FitnessSustainable Leadership ConsultantsTC Chevrolet, Inc.The Sign Dude, Inc.TJ Bossard Engineering, LLCWillamette GraystoneWilson Equipment
Assets
$376,370$24,153$25,573
$2,250$1,723,899
$152,295
$2,304,540
$470,551$19,974$60,879
$2,250$1,779,022
$227,850
$2,560,526
Current Assets Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Misc.Buildings & EquipmentContributed Facilities Lease
TOTAL ASSETS
Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Current Portion Long-Term Debt Deferred RevenuesTotal Current Liabilities
Long-Term Liabilites
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Liabilities
NET ASSETS
UnrestrictedTemporarily Restricted
TOTAL NET ASSETS
2015 2014
$13,870$29,552$29,987
$262,464$335,873
$780,455
$1,116,328
$44,010$39,392$19,363
$388,446$491,211
$810,460
$1,301,671
$1,035,917$152,295
$1,188,212
$932,104$326,751
$1,258,855
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $2,304,540 $2,560,526
Statements of Financial PositionJune 30, 2015 and 2014
Revenues and Support$935,605
$42,963$5,694
$596,265$289
$1,580,816
$273,338$2,336
$30,568
$935,029$626
$1,241,897
SalesRental IncomeOther Income
ContributionsInvestment Income
TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT
TicketsSki LiftsSki PatrolVehiclesBuildings and GroundsLodgeCafeBarHoward PrairieRetailRental ShopSki SchoolDevelopmentYouth and EducationGeneral and AdministrativeMarketing
Expenses
TOTAL EXPENSES
Increase (Decrease) in unrestricted net assetsIncrease (Decrease) in Temporarily restricted net assets
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
2015 2014
NET ASSETSBeginning of YearEnd of Year
Statements of ActivitiesFor the Years Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
$124,569$125,480
$33,896$167,549$110,625
$6,914$69,547$16,970
$103,429$16,394$36,128$51,267$87,292
$7,001$465,526
$54,416
$88,269$165,171
$14,474$211,950$133,758
$8,807$28,454
$1,913$200,338
$9,135$26,782$40,573$74,072
-$557,279
$27,822
$1,477,003 $1,588,804
$103,813($174,456)
($70,643)
($346,907)($60,758)
($407,665)
$1,258,855$1,188,212
$1,666,520$1,258,855
