Areas of Focus: Maternal and child health, Basic education and literacy
Activity Type:
Education: General
Summary: This project, at Rotarun Ski Club, will provide 5 to 11 year olds with after school training in alpine skiing and racing.
The need is to provide affordable, healthy after school activities for children that might not be able to utilize the Sun Valley skiing facilities. This project is a cooperative effort between Rotarun (named for the Hailey Rotary Club that was instrumental in establishing and fostering the ski hill) and the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF). Rotarun provides the venue and SVSEF provides coaches. The program consists of eight weeks of Wednesday and Friday training sessions for children from 5 to 11 years old. The Learn to Apline Ski and Race (LASAR) program provides instruction in skiing techniques, ski racing skills and team building strategies. It also provides participants with an introduction to a healthy, potentially lifelong sports activity that they might not be able to experience otherwise. The past 2015 season goal was to provide 50 children the opportunity to ski in the LASAR program. The actual enrollment of 65 exceeded that goal and the 2016 season is expected to surpass 2015. The club contribution amount includes donations from other charitable organizations that support the LASAR program. This project fits with Rotary goals by providing education, promoting a healthy lifestyle, helping children afford to participate in positive activities and building community.
Addendum to Project Description (added after the project was signed)
Please refer to the Documents tab for details on the cost of the LASAR program.
Another factor, besides the $3,000 donation, that shows strong Hailey Rotary Club support for the Rotarun ski area is the fact that three current Hailey Rotary members sit on the Rotarun Board of Directors and several members have helped with service projects for the ski area.
Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.
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History Log Entries
28-May-16
by Marianne Barker
Dan - You must have a detailed spending plan in your project description, and your financing must balance with the budget. Call me if I can assist at 208 308-5617 (Marianne)
28-May-16
System Entry
Creation of project page.
29-May-16
by Marianne Barker
You can incorporate your spending plan into the narrative unless it's complicated, in which case a separate spreadsheet (refer to it in your narrative) is helpful. Is $29,348 the budget for the entire LASAR program for the year or is that the budget for Hailey Rotary's participation in LASAR? Your grant application should be what your club's participation represents, not the entire program. Makes your reporting easier.
29-May-16
System Entry
Project is now "Fully Pledged".
29-May-16
System Entry
Project sent for club signatures.
29-May-16
System Entry
Project signed by Dan Smith.
31-May-16
System Entry
Project signed by Suzanne Walsh.
8-Jul-16
by Jedd Thomas
Your grant application for your Rotarun LASAR Ski School has been approved for the total amount of DDF you requested, $5,000. Please confirm in “History Logs” at www.matchinggrants.org that you intend to proceed with the project as submitted to initiate the funding process. If you anticipate a reduction in the total budget, please cancel the signature process (“Description” tab – “Administration”) and adjust your financing to reflect revisions, and then send again for signatures. Changes will be reviewed by the district before final approval and notification of grant award. You may as of July 6, 2016, incur expenses on your approved project. If you have questions or need help, please contact Jedd Thomas at (208) 339-1185.
10-Jul-16
by Dan Smith
Rotarun intends to run the LASAR program this coming ski season and the funds will be used to support that program.
22-Jul-16
by Jedd Thomas
System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.
20-Sep-16
by T.J. Adams
System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.
17-Apr-17
by Dan Smith
The LASAR Ski School was a success and the Rotarun Ski Club is preparing a report on the project. It will be uploaded as soon as it is received.
23-Jun-17
by Marianne Barker
Please complete your final report requirements, using the final report form available on the matching grants site and providing the receipts to document your expenses.
10-Jul-17
by Dan Smith
The report from Rotarun on the LASAR Ski School Program and the final report form have been uploaded.
7-Aug-17
by Marianne Barker
System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.
8-Aug-17
by Bob Rose
I have audited this project and approve it.
9-Aug-17
by Jedd Thomas
System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.
