The results are in for the spelling bee and fireworks fundraisers. Thank you, Laura Bell, for organizing the spelling bee! The event generated much-appreciated funds for the BSSEF. In addition, due to the generous efforts of our volunteers and Jeremy Ueland's logistical work, the gross profit from fireworks sales was up a whopping 63% from last summer!
Marjorie Knaub reported on last weekend's golf tournament in Big Sky:
The Big Sky Ski Team held their annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 31st at the Big Sky golf course. The weather was on our side with a beautiful sunny day and warm, breezy temperatures. Seven teams of four gave it their best in the scramble format.
The W Construction and Biggerstaff Construction team of Jeremy Wortman, Jared Biggerstaff, Kale Seis, and head coach Jeremy Ueland won first place with a low score of 59. Second place was the Gallatin Riverguides team comprised of Bridget French, Graham Foster, Kris Shampeny, and Keir Gallik with a 64. Coming in a close third was the Knaub & Company sponsored team of Jeff Knaub, Zeth McAndrew, Bill Hickey and their ringer Shane Knowles with a respectable 7 under par 65.
Kristen Jenses from the Quackenbush team took home most of the special hole prizes with her longest drive and closest to the pin shots. Zeth McAndrew had the longest putt on number 9 with an amazing putt.
Thank you to our hole sponsors: Lone Mountain Sports ( 2 holes), W Construction, Quackenbush Building Company, Gallatin Riverguides, Bozeman Tree Service (Kraig & Megan Kempt), and Precision Fence (Brooks Emeny).
Thanks also to Sam and the crew at the Bunker for the great lunch, and Mark and the staff at the Big Sky Golf course for their generous support. The team raised approximately $2,000 and had a great time doing it!
What: 1st Annual Spring Golf Tournament, Scramble Format
Who: Teams of Four (limited to 32 teams)
When: Saturday, May 31, 2008
Where: Big Sky Resort Golf Course
Why: Fun, Support BSSEF's Programs
How Much: $300 per Team
Download the registration form today.
Sponsor a hole for $100. Sponsors can place their sign on the tee box of the hole(s) they sponsor. For more information, contact Jeremy Ueland.
BSSEF is helping out with the Skiing with the Eagles dual giant slalom race this Saturday, March 29th, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Coach Jeremy Ueland asks that all members of the Buddy Werner/Junior Development team help out with the race. In the afternoon, the Big Sky team will have the chance to race each other on the course!
What: Spelling Beez Team Competition
When: May 20, 2008 at 6:00PM
Where: Ophir School, Big Sky
Who: Team of four (4) adults or "smart kids"
Entry Fee: $100 per team
Why: All proceeds go to Big Sky Ski Education Foundation
Thanks to everyone who generously contributed their time, raffle prizes, and auction items for this year's team banquet. (Your correspondent appreciates the cow bell and looks forward to drinking the wine.) Enjoy the rest of the season!
Who: All members, friends, and supporters of the BSSEF
What: Banquet, Silent Auction, and Live Music!
When: Saturday, March 15, 2008. The doors open at 5:00PM; dinner is served at 6:00PM, and the band—Archers Mob—begins playing at 8:30PM.
Where: Buck's T-4 Ballroom
Why: To raise money to support all of the Big Sky Ski Education Foundation's programs
Price: Tickets for the buffet dinner are $35 for adults and $15 for kids (includes the band). The cover charge for latecomers (doors open at 8:00PM) who just want to listen to the band is $5.
The annual BSSEF awards banquet and fundraiser has been tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15th—the last day of the YSL program and the day of the Gallatin Glissade. Stay tuned for more details, but this is a really fun and important event. Please volunteer early!
The 2007/2008 BSSEF sponsorship pledge forms are available for download here. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, or you know of someone who might want to be a sponsor, contact Jeremy Ueland.
As a not-for-profit, BSSEF strives to keep program fees as low as possible in order to encourage broad participation. To do so, however, requires the generous support of our sponsors. In recognition of their support, we are able to feature sponsors' logos on highly visible banners at the base of Big Sky Resort.
Earlier this summer, former BSSEF racer Keely Kelleher was named to the U.S. Ski "C" Team. She will have a place of honor in this year's parade at the Big Sky County Fair on Saturday, August 11. Check out her official USST bio here.
