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The Summit Foundation Awards $387,560 in Spring 2012 GrantsAt its June Board of Trustees meeting, The Summit Foundation recognized 38 nonprofit organizations from Summit, Park, Lake, and Grand Counties with $387,560 in Spring grant awards. With these grant awards, The Summit Foundation has now provided more than $15.4 million in grant and scholarship funds since inception in 1984.

“The Summit Foundation is grateful for the generosity of donors to The Foundation that make it possible for us to provide support to so many nonprofit organizations and students,” notes Lee Zimmerman, Executive Director.

Many of The Foundation’s grant awards are possible due to generous contributions made by our local ski areas, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Copper Mountain Resort, and Vail Resorts, through their annual donation of transferable ski privileges which result in over $800,000 in contributions to The Foundation each year.

The Summit Foundation specifically partnered with Vail Resorts Echo on grants totaling $102,100 in this Spring cycle to two youth programs administered by the Summit School District. The partnership grants support school-based health clinics and preschool scholarships.

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Lee Zimmerman: Executive Director Kasey Geoghegan: Director of Development Elisabeth Lawrence: Events and Marketing Coordinator Terri Johnson: Database and Accounting AdministratorWanda Creen: Administrative Assistant and Office Manager

Art & Culture: $6,500 Awarded

Arts for the Summit: Marketing of “Fall for the Arts” September program. (Fl, T)

Breckenridge Heritage Alliance: “Our History Matters” student outreach and education.

Education: $107,634 Awarded

Breckenridge Montessori: Operating costs and playground equipment.

Carriage House Early Learning Center: Playground equipment, sod, training, and program enhancements. (H)

Little Red Schoolhouse: Speech, occupational and physical therapists, indoor and outdoor equipment, and materials. (H)

Mountain Top Children’s Museum: Scholarships, day camp support, and staff continuing education training.

Summit County 4-H: Support of STEM and other programming. (SAR)

Summit School District: A partnership grant with Vail Resorts Echo for scholarship funding for preschool/early childhood education students. (Ft)

Swan Center Outreach: Care and upkeep of horses in the educational programs, tractor. (Ft)

Environment: $24,000 Awarded

Blue River Watershed Group: Part-time staff and general operations. (Ft, SAR)

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative: Recruitment, training, and management of volunteers for Mt. Quandary trail work.

Continental Divide Land Trust: Program operating expenses. (Ft)

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado: Trail maintenance on two Summit County projects.

Health and Human Service: $117,611 Awarded

Bristlecone Foundation: Bristlecone Home Health Services. (Fl, Ft, SAR)

Domus Pacis Family Respite: Volunteer database and communication software. (T)

Early Intervention Colorado: Family respite support, transportation to medical appointments, assistive technology to families, speech, and other therapy. (Ft)

League for Animals & People of the Summit (LAPS): Spay/neuter program and to assist low income residents with medical/surgical pet care. (LW)

Roundup River Ranch: Camper program for two Summit County campers. (LW*)

Shaw Cancer Center: Summit County cancer support group. (LW*)

Summit Youth Services Center: A partnership grant with Vail Resorts Echo to support school-based health care in three schools. (Ft)

Timberline Adult Day Services: Specialized and enhanced client services. (Fl)

Neighboring Communities: $67,640 Awarded

West Grand CountyGrand Beginnings: Childcare resource and referral program and childcare scholarships.

Horizons Specialized Services: Family support program for Kremmling residents.

Troublesome Horse Rescue: Therapeutic riding lessons.

Lake CountyAdvocates of Lake County: Shelter house.

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative: Recruitment, management, and training on Lake County fourteeners.

Full Circle of Lake County: Youth mentor program.

Lake County Family Literacy: Childcare and adult educational programing in ESL and GED classes.

Lake County School District: Where everybody belongs elementary school program.

St. Vincent Hospital Foundation: EMT training equipment.

Park CountyBoys and Girls Club of South Park: General operating.

Bristlecone Montessori School: Elementary classroom material and scholarships.

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative: Recruitment, management, and training on Park County fourteeners.

Colorado Mountain Club: Landowner easements. (Fl*)

Far View Horse Rescue: Equipment for education training.

Rocky Mountain Rural Health: “Cardio Plus” equipment.

Sports & Recreation: $53,500 Awarded

Summit Nordic Ski Club: Skier scholarships.

Team Breckenridge Sports Club: Scholarships, signage, and hill space. (H)

Team Summit: Scholarships, the Summit Cup Race Series and coaches’ education.

Special Initiatives: $10,675 Awarded

Summit County Government: After school programing for elementary students at Silverthorne Elementary School; planning and coordination of before school, after school and summer youth activities.

Vail Resorts Echo and The Summit Foundation Partnership(These grants are included in the previous descriptions and awarded amounts)

Summit School District: Scholarship funding for preschool/early childhood education students.

Summit Youth Services Center: School-based health care in three schools.

FootnotesWhen noted, funding also provided by:

Fl The Eileen & Paul Finkel Advised Fund Ft Follett Advised FundH The Highlands at Breckenridge Advised Fund LW Lenzmeier/Williams Advised FundSAR Summit Association of Realtors Charitable FundT The Jack and Pat Thomas Advised Fund * Provided solely by donor advised fund(s)

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Mary Quinn and her husband Graeme Bilenduke of Breckenridge are dedicated supporters of The Summit Foundation. They have chosen to involve their children, Emily and Jack, through volunteering. The Bilenduke family first became involved with The Summit Foundation through the annual Great Rubber Duck Race, helping sell ducks before the race and wrangling ducks in the river. They have since volunteered at the Hockey Classic, Mountain Art Gathering, and Annual Golf Tournament.

Graeme feels that Jack and Emily have been positively impacted by volunteering with The Foundation. He feels that the kids have been exposed to the importance of giving back to the community while having fun doing it. They all agree that their help with The Foundation makes them feel more involved and connected to Summit County and really grateful for what they have and the community that they live in.

Volunteer ProfileThe Bilenduke Family

The family has some great memories through their volunteer time, and fondly looks back on “duck sorting” the day after the race. Both Emily and Mary look at volunteering with The Summit Foundation as a way to spend time with friends while giving back to the community.

Jack, a sophomore at Summit High School, encourages other teenagers to volunteer with The Summit Foundation because “it helps the community and makes you feel good inside, and the work is pretty chill.”

Emily, who is starting her freshman year at University of Redlands, admires The Summit Foundation for their support system to the community. She advises families just to get involved, even if they can only offer a little.

“Volunteering can bring families closer together and allow you to feel like you are making a difference,” said Emily. And in true form of one gets back what one gives, Emily was recently awarded a scholarship from The Summit Foundation to help pursue her college goals.

When thinking about why they decided to volunteer with The Foundation, Mary summed it up best: “It wasn’t so much a decision, as an invitation to a fun party! The more we learned about The Foundation, the more sense it made to help out.”

Photo by Bob Winsett

The Summit Foundation hosted its annual Grand Lodge on Peak 7 Golf Tournament June 9 – 10 at Breckenridge Golf Club. This popular tournament sold out in early May, with 140 golfers vying to win the first place position.

Saturday evening began with a welcome party dinner and Calcutta auction hosted by Hudson Auto Source. Van Gogh Vodka and Dillon Dam Brewery provided spirits to enjoy the evening, while Michael Klepper of NRC Broadcasting was the lively emcee of the auction. Peak 1 Express provided transportation services after the party. Breckenridge Mayor John Warner hosted a breakfast on Sunday morning prior to the 10 a.m. shotgun start.

After a very windy day of tournament play, the team of Rob Millisor, Scott Mitchell, Nick Doran, and Jake Himmelman won with a score of 58. Players enjoyed a delicious on course BBQ provided by John Daisy of Fatty’s Pizzeria and the Breckenridge Restaurant Association and wonderful chair massages by A Spa Ahhfair. At the Interval International awards reception, the top five teams were honored with prizes; along with individual prizes for the longest drive, most accurate drive, and longest putt.

The annual tournament raised $55,000 for The Summit Foundation’s grants and scholarship program. The Foundation is thankful to all the players for their continued support of this long-standing tournament. Thank you as well as to title sponsor Grand Lodge on Peak 7 and to the Town of Breckenridge and the Breckenridge Golf Club, who were generous hosts.

Grand Lodge on Peak 7 Annual Golf Tournament Raises $55,000

Photo by Jim Patalan

Graeme, Mary Quinn, Jack, and Emily Bilenduke.

Successful Peaks Society workshop with Author David Fry70 Community Members in Attendance

On July 13, The Peaks Society of The Summit Foundation hosted a presentation and workshop on succession planning for family vacation homes. Seventy donors, community members and professional advisors were in attendance to hear Author David Fry’s recommendation to create entity ownership in a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to pass a vacation home to the next generation and beyond.

The Summit Foundation received favorable feedback from attendees, including the following comments provided through the evaluation forms:

• Very informative• Great presentation• Great speaker • Great info• Great topic• Great seminar• We thoroughly enjoyed the seminar and took lots of notes to follow-up with our “plan”. Thank you for arranging it!

The Summit Foundation looks forward to hosting more workshops and presentations for our donors, professional advisors, and their clients. To suggest future topics for consideration, please call The Summit Foundation at 970.453.5970 or email kasey@summitfoundation.org.

Leaving a LegacyAs we’ve mentioned before, planned giving can be highly involved, utilizing complex estate plans and trusts. But having a thoughtful giving plan and leaving an impactful, lasting legacy isn’t just for the “wealthy” and needn’t be complex. Gifts of all sizes make a difference. You might consider making a gift that will keep on giving beyond your own life. This can be as simple as naming your favorite charity as a beneficiary of your will, IRA or insurance policy. As always, we recommend you consult with your financial advisor, lawyer, or accountant.

Based out of Breckenridge, Team Breckenridge Sport Club (TBK) is an Alpine, Freeride, and Mogul team for athletes of all ages and abilities. Our programs begin at age 6 and continue through age 25. It is our mission to provide our community with an athletic environment that allows each athlete to reach their potential and pursue their life’s goals through snow sports.

Since 1988, TBK has helped to produce 60 members of the US Ski Team, US Olympic Team, US World Champion Team, US National Junior and Senior Champions, Junior Olympians, and NCAA All Americans.

The 2012 – 2013 season kicked off with summer camps in Mt. Hood, Oregon for both the Alpine and Mogul teams. The athletes are excited for the upcoming season, and hoping for a great snow year! Full-time conditioning started in August at the Breckenridge Recreation Center, as athletes continue to develop power and strength to dominate in their winter sport along with producing life-long skills.

In a restructure of TBK, Team Breckenridge Sports Club is pleased to announce that Chelsea Lynch has taken the Director position. Chelsea graduated from Summit High School as a ski racer for Team Breckenridge. She continued her ski racing career in the east skiing for the University of Vermont, and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. Chelsea has gained a worldview while she worked for the US Olympic Committee as the Assistant Coach and Manager for the US Paralympic National Ski Team. Most recently, Chelsea was the Head Women’s Coach for the Chilean National Ski Team. We are excited in moving forward with a new structure to promote sport and the core values Team Breckenridge Sport Club offers to all athletes.

Our single largest and most reliable benefactor has been The Summit Foundation. We recognize that there are dozens of worthy nonprofit organizations here in the County, many or most facing the same challenges we do. We are honored to be among those The Foundation has deemed worthy of its support. The help Team Breckenridge Sports Club has received from The Summit Foundation over the years has directly trickled down to our member families, enabling many of them to continue to pursue their passions and goals. Of equal significance is the fact Team Breckenridge Sports Club has been able to grow, creating critical mass of our own, which “snowballs” the momentum The Foundation granted us. Thanks to all, who over the years have donated their own time, energy, and financial resources to make The Summit Foundation what it is. TBK looks forward to working with our world class staff, athletes, community, and Breckenridge Ski Resort to continue developing the morals, experiences, and athletes that our club represents.

Nonprofit ProfileTeam Breckenridge Sport Club

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From left to right: Team Breck athletes Lisa Longenecker, Dani Moulton, and Katy Harris, along with Director Chelsea Lynch during fall training.

The 18th Annual Summit County Parade of HomesHosted by Summit County Builders Association

Join The Foundation in touring some of this year’s best homes at the 18th Annual Summit County Parade of Homes. Scheduled for the weekends of September 22nd – 23rd and September 29th – 30th, the tour includes new construction and remodels of both single family and multi-family units.

This Summit County event has become one of the state’s premier home tours, with homes open each weekend day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The $10 admission fee is valid for all four days and allows ticket holders to tour the homes at their leisure.

The Summit Foundation will be staffing multiple homes throughout Summit County and seeks volunteer assistance at these homes. Attendance will run about 4,000 over the two weekends and ticket sellers are needed to staff homes in three hour shifts. To donate a few hours of your time, please contact Elisabeth Lawrence, The Summit Foundation’s Events and Marketing Coordinator at 970.453.5970. Volunteers are provided free entry to all Parade homes. This is a great opportunity to tour the latest in home design while assisting The Summit Foundation.

Thanks to Summit County Builders Association for supporting The Summit Foundation by donating the Parade entry fees to The Foundation. Entry tickets may be purchased online through Summit County Builders Association’s website, at Breckenridge and Dillon City Market stores, or any Bank of the West in Summit County. You may also call The Summit Foundation at 970.453.5970 to reserve your tickets.

The Summit Foundation Awards $49,250 in College ScholarshipsIn July, The Foundation awarded $14,750 to 16 college sophomores to continue their pursuit of post-secondary education. Congratulations to these recipients:

Sophia Bolt Taylor Greene Emily MorganDavia Carr Heidi Gruber Aaron RednerAlex Rea Cooper Danielle Langevin Connor SimsClare Elich Grace Lincenberg Samantha StokesRosa Foth Kyle Metzger Stefanie WaltersTara Fowler Additional sophomore, junior, and senior college scholarships were awarded from The Lenzmeier/Williams Advised Fund, Terens Scholarship Fund and The Summit Foundation funds. These awards totaled $34,500.

Lenzmeier/Williams Advised FundJeff Goldstein Grace LincenbergJeana Holman Thomas Sawyer

Terens Scholarship FundTyler Reinking

The Summit Foundation 4-Year ScholarshipKate Schreiner Austin Miller Michelle Maddex (class of 2011) (class of 2010) (class of 2009)

2011 Annual Report has been PublishedThe Summit Foundation recently released our annual report for 2011. Thank you to Wilson Lass for donating the creation of the newly designed format, which we hope will be more reader-friendly. If you did not receive a copy of the annual report, or if you would like additional copies, please call 970.453.5970 or email tsfadmin@summitfoundation.org. We welcome the opportunity to distribute our latest annual report to newcomers to the community, as well as to clients and friends of our current donors. In addition to recognizing The Summit Foundation’s many donors and volunteers, the report is a great representation of all the work of the nonprofit organizations in our mountain communities. If you would like to make additional copies of The Summit Foundation’s annual report available in your business, please let us know.

Thank you as well to Earth Color for donating the printing of The Foundation’s annual report for each of the past four years.

While on a high school winter break from Denver, Carre met her now husband John Warner on the slopes of Breckenridge. After a big day of skiing, they had their first date — seeing a movie together — in Breckenridge. It was December of 1968. The movie theatre was in the Quonset hut on Main Street, and the movie starred Bob Hope and Elke Sommer.

While both were still attending college, Carre at the University of Denver and John at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Carre Lindeman became Carre Warner four short years later in Denver.

After they both completed college and John finished dental school, the Warners moved from Denver to Breckenridge on Halloween of 1980 to begin their new lives. Each subsequently opened a business; John’s was

Board of Trustee ProfileCarre Warner

dentistry in 1981 and Carre’s was Interiors by Design with business partner Cindy Gray in 1984.

During the 1980’s, the community was vibrant with new interests. Several nonprofit organizations, including The Summit Foundation, Breckenridge Music Institute, Breckenridge Festival of Film, and Summit Huts Association all began with Carre and John serving as early volunteers and board members.

Next came their two wonderful daughters, Brittany in 1986 and Katey in 1989. Having a young family resulted in Carre’s immediate focus on balancing family and career. Local child care was at a critical shortage, with long waiting lists. At that time, Summit County, Colorado had the largest percentage of working mothers in the entire country. Carre jumped into the fray at the Carriage House as a volunteer and President of the Board at a time when the organization was fundraising for a new building. After a successful campaign, the current location of Carriage House opened in 1994.

Carre began her first term on the Board of Trustees for The Summit Foundation in 1996, a position she held for eight years. Due to her familiarity with local nonprofit organizations, Carre focused on grant distributions during that tenure. Newly elected in 2011 for a second stint on the Board, Carre is now focused on the Development Committee. This is her way of experiencing the nonprofit world from the other side of the coin.

Carre is glad to call Summit County home. Her life with family and friends is full of reward and enjoyment. She is honored to be a part of the “Soul of the Summit”, The Summit Foundation.

John and Carre Warner at Dancing with the Mountain Stars.

Photo by Diana Sabreen

2011 Philanthropy AwardsNominations Accepted Through October 12th

In November, the 22nd annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day in Summit County will honor outstanding philanthropic and volunteer achievements in ten categories. Sponsored this year by Wells Fargo Bank and Climax Molybdenum, the evening is one of the most emotional and fulfilling events that The Summit Foundation hosts each year. The achievements of both the nominees and winners demonstrate why we all feel so blessed to spend time in Summit County and be a part of the activities of the charitable organizations.

Over the past 21 years, 212 individuals, families, community organizations, and businesses have been recognized for their generosity and support to our community. The event will be held at Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center in Breckenridge on Friday, November 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Nominations for outstanding board members, citizens, educators, professionals, philanthropists, volunteers, youth, youth mentors, businesses, and nonprofit organizations are welcome.

Nomination forms are available at The Summit Foundation office in Breckenridge, or through the website at summitfoundation.org. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, October 12, 2012.

In 2011, Eileen and Paul Finkel, Peggy Hiller, Doug Sims, Tamara Drangstveit, Chris Lambrecht, Javier Pineda, Sarah Vaine, Vail-Summit Orthopaedics, Domus Pacis Family Respite, and Everett Thomas were recognized for their exemplary achievements.

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Please welcome Buhler to The Summit Foundation’s Board of TrusteesIn June, The Summit Foundation elected John Buhler to serve a two-year term on the Board of Trustees. John has been the General Manager at Keystone Resort for the past two years and has an extensive background in the ski industry, having previously served as Ski and Ride School Manager, Assistant Director, and Director of Skier Services for Breckenridge Ski Resort

from 1994 – 2006. In addition to this position with The Summit Foundation, Buhler serves on the Board of Directors of the Professional Ski Instructors of America – Rocky Mountain Region.

We welcome John and his contacts in the Keystone community to the Board of The Summit Foundation.Photo Courtesy of Vail Resorts

A Massachusetts native, Wanda was born into a military family. The family moved every three years which instilled a love of travel in her. Upon graduating from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Wanda moved to New York City where she lived and worked for eight years. In 1988, friends told her of their plans to go to Colorado and work a season at a ski resort. Her love of travel kicked in — making the decision to join the group simple. They landed in Breckenridge and Wanda began working at the Breckenridge Ski Resort (BSR) in their daycare facility with additional jobs to include restaurant and retail work. As luck would have it, she met Chuck Creen while taking a ski lesson and they’ve been together ever since.

In 1990, Wanda began working in the Breckenridge Ski Resort Administration Department. When Ralston Resorts, owner of Keystone Resort, bought BSR she was offered a position in the Legal Department at Keystone. In 1995, her daughter Sierra was born and in an effort to keep the family on one side of the county, Wanda applied for her first position with The Summit Foundation which she held for two years in 1996 and

1997. The position reinforced a love of volunteerism which began during her public school years as a Girl Scout and continued throughout her years in New York and in Breckenridge as a volunteer for Backstage Theatre and Breckenridge Festival of Film. Their sons Thomas and Brennan were born in 2000 which has kept Wanda very busy and encourages further volunteerism as a parent volunteer in the school system and within the various sports programs Sierra, Thomas, and Brennan are fortunate to participate in.

Before coming to The Summit Foundation for her current position as Administrative Assistant and Office Manager, Wanda was employed at the Town of Breckenridge.

She and her family live in Blue River and enjoy taking trips together, camping, and spending time on a river fishing or just enjoying the scenery. Theatre continues to be a love and she participates when time allows. Wanda is very excited to once again be working for The Summit Foundation and looks forward to contributing to all the great work the organization does for Summit County and surrounding communities.

The Summit Foundation Re-Welcomes Wanda Creen to the Staff

Former Office Manager Cheri Ryan and her husband John welcomed a daughter on May 1, 2011. Cheri has since accepted a full-time position with All Seasons Catering, which enables her to work from home while caring for baby Isla. We wish Cheri the best in her career and with her family!

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2012 Calendar of Events

September 22 & 23, 29 & 30 Summit County Parade of Homes

October 12 Philanthropy Award Nominations Due

November 16 22nd Annual Philanthropy Awards Reception

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center

The Mission of The Summit FoundationThe Summit Foundation strives to inspire donors, build partnerships, and mobilize resources to support organizations in Summit County (and the surrounding Communities) that foster Health & Human Service, Education, Art & Culture, Sports & Recreation, and Environmental Stewardship.

What’s Inside• The Summit Foundation Awards $387,560 in Spring 2012 Grants

• Volunteer Profile: The Bilenduke Family

• Nonprofit Profile: Team Breckenridge Sport Club

• $49,250 in College Scholarships Awarded

• Board of Trustee Profile: Carre Warner

• The Foundation Re-Welcomes Wanda Creen to the Staff

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