Immersed in 2023
Southface Grant Contributions
We Are So Grateful for This Support!
Projects are completed, $120,000 of high-performance energy upgrades. $60,000 was from Southface and $60,000 match of in -kind and donations. The heat pump (left) for the Rec Hall; heat pump for the Commons; mini-splits in cabins 7-10,13,16,18, & 20; plus Riley; LED lights in meeting and office spaces; and electrical upgrades.
Motus Wildlife Tracking System
Have you noticed antennae on the tower?
Partnering with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, The Mountain is engaged in the Motus program to track migratory birds, bats, and large insects. We will receive related curricula for use in environmental programming.
We are honored to be included in this program.
The Difference A Congregation Makes as Volunteers
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, SC
(photos below)

You too, can participate in making a difference!
Join us for Volunteer Weekend - April 6-9

We will be working on upgrades for guest housing, farm projects, sprucing up this special place.

Bethany and Jeannette in the maintenance shop, repairing the screen door
Bethany and CJ working on the screen door for the office
Jim cleaning and neatening the library
CJ and Bethany cleaning gutters in front of the new lodge door
Fellowship in between various projects
Ivy and Robin repairing ground lights along the ring road
CJ and Jeanette repairing loose planks on the lodge deck
Cleaning out Craft Barn classroom bays for youth programming
CJ and Steph arranging storage shelves in Craft Barn
Update From the November Fundraiser
Our goal was to match a $50,000 donation and all of you contributed $52,716.34. The donor increased their portion so all donations could be matched. This provided $45,024 for the general fund, $44,258.68 for special projects including technology, new staff housing, the farm, memorial life membership, greenhouse, Southface grant match, housekeeping, facilities, and camperships. In addition, $16,150 was contributed to the Endowment Fund.
Other Gifts
A foosball table arrived unexpectedly from Geoff and Steven Boyce.
A soil sifter for the farm was donated by Michelle and Don Currie.
Wayne Morris contributed a winterized golf cart - so nice for guests and staff.
Join Our Mountain Team

We are thriving and hiring!!
MountainCamp Counselors & Leaders
Youth Program Director/Camp Director
Kitchen Staff
Farm Staff
Development Associate
https://www.themountainrlc.org/jobs
Message from the Board - DeAnn Peterson
A time for reflection. A time for setting intentions. A time for snuggling in to think about what comes next. What is the "next right thing"?

As I think about my time on The Mountain board, I'm awash with all the emotions of a turbulent but productive time. We survived a change in leadership AND a pandemic. We are combating climate change with every infrastructure improvement we make. We continue to upgrade staff and guest housing. The list is immense and too detailed for this tidbit.
As I contemplate the next right thing, I'm reminded of the ironic truth that the more you know, the more you know you don't know. All the work done at The Mountain is followed by the need for more work. I'm both happy and energized by this fact.  

I'm incredibly grateful for our work with the staff and Board. Let's make 2023 an even more productive and gratifying year.  

In service, 
DeAnn Peterson
MRLC Board of Trustees

April 6 - 9, 2023

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May 28, 2023; 4:00 - 8:00
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