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BOEC's Inspirations The Official Newsletter of the BOEC October 12, 2021

Dear Friend of BOEC, There is suddenly snow on the peaks and anticipation for a great ski season is in the air. We hope that you are getting as excited as we are to hit the slopes along with BOEC’s adaptive programs at both Breckenridge at Keystone Resorts!    October marks the end of our busy summer season and the beginning of preparations for the winter ahead. Staff are now taking reservations and are excited to be planning for a return to normal capacity at both ski areas. Our commitment continues to be putting safety first, which means maintaining many of the protocols put in place last winter along with the addition of vaccine requirements for this season. You can read more about this policy by visiting BOEC’s Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Program page on our website.    We hope that you enjoy this month’s issue of BOEC’s Inspirations as we share stories about those who inspire us to work hard for those we serve. Tim Casey, long time BOEC board member and volunteer, has retired from the board after serving for 15 years. We owe so much gratitude to Tim for his leadership, guidance and passion for the work we do. Frank Martinez is another example of those who make BOEC special. Frank not only works as a ski instructor for BOEC but also is a generous supporter of the program. You will certainly be inspired to read Frank’s story. And finally, we are excited to share a story of our partnership with another non-profit in Summit County, High Country Conservation, and local waste management company, Timberline Disposal & Recycling, to enhance the culture of sustainability within the organization and continue our commitment to Leave No Trace principles in our outdoor programs.    Finally, we celebrated another outgoing Intern class with the annual Cast Iron Cook Off and Intern Graduation. Out of 9 amazing summer interns, 7 are returning to work or intern in the ski office this winter!   As we head into another busy winter we hope that you are all staying safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing many of you in the months ahead. Warmly,

Sonya Norris Executive Director Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center

BOEC's Hallie Jaeger and HC3's Allie Flynn show off the new recycling bins.

BOEC Working for the Health of the Planet

While Leave No Trace principles have been at the forefront of BOEC’s outdoor programs for many, many years, as the organization has grown it became apparent that there was much more that could be done to enhance the culture of sustainability. So, in the past year, crucial partnerships between Timberline Disposal & Recycling and the High Country Conservation Center have come together in such a way to do just that.

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Tim Casey (far right) poses at BOEC's Grand Opening Celebration.

It's the People Who Make BOEC So Special: Former Board Member Tim Casey

For 46 years, volunteer and long-time board member, Tim Casey has called Summit County home. And for many of those years, he has been involved with the BOEC in one way or another. The organization truly would not be where it is today if not for the southern California native. Click below to read more about this staple of the commercial, social and philanthropic fabric of the community.

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Frank Martinez is all smiles at BOEC's 12th Annual Tee It Up Golf Scramble.

Donor Spotlight: Frank Martinez

Frank Martinez is all smiles these days as the BOEC donor and five year staff member has his sights set on his next great adventure, an African safari with his twin stepdaughters. Frank purchased not one, but two safaris through African Eyes Travel, an agency that has been donating its services to BOEC's auctions for several years.

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Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program Update The BOEC plans to operate at normal capacity this winter and advanced reservations are now open! Simply request a participant application - or update your existing application - by giving us a call at 970-453-5633. Important ... As of October 1, 2021 BOEC requires all participants, staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This also includes any non-participating persons accompanying the participant to a BOEC program. MORE INFORMATION

Summer Intern Graduation The BOEC said goodbye to another amazing intern class on Tuesday, September 28th at the 12th Annual Cast Iron Cook-off and graduation. Due to the rain this ever-popular event was moved indoors to BOEC's HQ but spirits were still high as teams competed for the coveted Golden Tongs in what has become an annual rite of passage for the interns and summer program staff as they celebrate the end of another successful summer season.   BOEC’s Internship Program has been training and educating future adaptive instructors in both winter and summer programs for over 40 years. If you are interested in learning more about how to become a BOEC Intern just click on the button below. INTERN PROGRAM

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