Donation And Support Opportunities
Ferraro FOODs: Gift Cards
Bob McLean, a long time volunteer and dedicated supported of Black Jack’s Skier Development Program, invites everyone to support our young athletes through the Ferraro Foods Gift Card program. The Ferraro Foods Gift Card program provides critical funding to our Skier Development Program (SDP), which supports athletes from Bunnies, taking their first strides on snow, all the way to our senior racers who compete in World Cup races.
If you purchase a Ferraro’s gift card through us, Ferraro Foods will donate 7% of the value of the gift card to the Black Jack Skier Development Program. For example, if you purchase a card worth $200, then the SDP receives $14 while you redeem the gift card for its full value. It is a fantastic fundraiser for us.
We can accept your contributions in a variety of forms including direct deposit (probably easiest for both us and you), post-dated cheques (also great), e-transfer at fundraising.blackjackskiteam@gmail.com, or cash. Our mailing address is Black Jack Skier Development Box 2182 Rossland BC V0G 1Y0.
Please call if you have any further questions at 250-362-9494 or 250-231-0029 or email climb-on@telus.net.
Thank you so much for your support of the Skier Development Program at Black Jack!
NORDIQ CANADA CLUB PROJECT - Thank you donors!
Our annual fundraising campaign through Nordiq Canada closed on March 31, 2024. We would like to thank the many Black Jack members and community members for their generous contributions. Funds collected in 2024 are being used towards two special projects: a new day lodge and the expansion of Tall Timbers.
Black Jack Ski Club LEGACY FUND
In 2015, a Black Jack Ski Club legacy fund was established. Initial donations were largely motivated by the recognition of Richie Mann's lifetime contribution to the Club and the passing of his wife Audrey. Follow the link https://bit.ly/3qwWQ7l for Richie and Audrey's story and the list of initial donors.
This Legacy Fund will exist in perpetuity, with part of the investment income earned going back to the club each year, and any remainder reinvested in the fund. The fund will grow over time, especially as people make donations or leave bequests in their wills. Click the button below to contribute online to this fund. Donations are tax deductible and the LeRoi Foundation will send you a tax receipt immediately.
To find out more about the LeRoi Foundation, check out www.leroifoundation.com and select “Black Jack Ski Club Legacy Fund” from the Fund dropdown options.
Sponsors
Black Jack Skier Development Program (SDP) would like to acknowledge the support of the Nordiq Canada Development Fund (NCDF) for their support of our successful 2023 Kaslo Camp.
Nordiq Canada Development Fund, 2023
Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, & Sports
National Winter Sports Development Association (NWSDA)
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers built and maintain Black Jack Ski Club, and help our non-profit Club grow and develop. Consider helping continue the Club's excellence by contributing your time, skills, and knowledge. Or expand your horizons and try something different. Meet new people who share a love of the outdoors and contribute to a healthy and vibrant community.
There is a lot to do: trail work, coaching, social media and other communications, grant writing, fundraising, light facilities’ maintenance, helping with events and the old standby: baking cookies. New ideas are welcome and every contribution is deeply appreciated.
Interested in a Volunteer Position?
Have a skill to share? Let us know!
We are always looking for volunteers to contribute to the club. The commitment level is up to you - let us know if you want to help out for a few hours, or spearhead an event, or join our board.
We are currently seeking volunteer support in the following area:
Social Events: Coordinate social activities for all Black Jack Ski Club members. Whether you can take on the coordinator position for this important role or you have one particular event you would like to organize, we welcome your help. If desired, the Social Events Coordinator role can also include a position on the board.
Board Member: We have an opening! The position is up to you. We would welcome a Vice President or a Treasurer, as we currently have one volunteer holding both of these significant board roles. We also have members at large who take on specific responsibilities, and the Social Events Coordinator is an example of one possiblity for a member at large. If you have a specific skill you think would benefit the board, let us know.
Contact the Club at info@skiblackjack.ca or 250-362-7164 to get involved. The more the merrier!
