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BOEC's Inspirations
Stories of the BOEC
May 9, 2023
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Dear Friend of BOEC,
Each month I am fortunate to write a letter sharing an update on BOEC happenings as well as introduce stories about the people and events that make BOEC the special place that it is. This month, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and readership of our monthly newsletter. We appreciate the time and attention you give to our stories each month and hope that the content we provide is valuable and informative.
As we continue to develop our newsletter, we want to make sure that we’re meeting your needs and providing content that is relevant and interesting. To that end, we’ve created a short survey to gather feedback from our readers. Your input is invaluable and will help us improve the newsletter as we move forward.
The short survey should only take a minute to complete and your responses will be kept confidential. We’d greatly appreciate your thoughts and feedback, so please take a moment to share your ideas with us.
Thank you again for your support and for being a part of our community. We look forward to continuing to provide you with informative and engaging content with BOEC’s Inspirations Newsletter.
Warmly,
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Sonya Norris
Executive Director
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
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2023 BOEC staff and interns |
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Winter Season Wrap-Up: Recognizing the Dedicated Volunteers, Staff and Interns of BOEC |
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Last winter our high mountain region was a winter wonderland from the sparkling trees to the white-capped Rocky Mountains. However, it wasn't just beautiful, it also offered unforgettable experiences to many people through BOEC’s Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Program. With the help of numerous instructors, volunteers, and interns, nearly 1,000 individuals had the opportunity to ski and snowboard down the slopes of Breckenridge, Keystone and Copper Mountain. Over the 2,920 lessons that were taught, we watched participants of all abilities glide across the snowy slopes, breathing in the fresh mountain air and feeling the fluffy snow beneath their skis. |
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John and Kerry Buhler - BOEC Board Member
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It's the People Who Make BOEC Special:
Board Member John Buhler
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Discovering a zeal for skiing at a young age is not unusual, but dedicating your career to a sport you are so passionate about, is much less commonplace. Yet, this is exactly what John Buhler, retired Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Breckenridge Ski Resort, did. Not only did John rise through the ranks as his career progressed, but he also has found success through the happiness that comes with knowing that he did all that he could to achieve his goals in his career, family and through involvement in his community. |
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Office furniture donated by iFurnish |
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Donor Spotlight: iFurnish
iFurnish’s proprietors, Tony and Kelly Pestello, run a very successful furniture business, yet the business of helping people goes way beyond the storefront. In 2010, iFurnish opened their doors to a 5,000 square-foot space on Ten Mile Drive in Frisco and has since expanded that to a 13,000+ square-foot space as well as opened new locations in Steamboat and Kremmling. This past year they have not only been busy opening new stores but have also continued to support the BOEC and several other non-profits across Summit County. We are thrilled to announce iFurnish as our newest Circle of Support Partner. They have generously donated over $10,000 in cash and in-kind donations throughout the year. iFurnish has donated beautiful office furniture for the BOEC Administrative Offices, Breckenridge Ski Office, and Wilderness and Logistics Office in addition to supporting BOEC special events Fiesta and Tee It Up. Thank You iFurnish!
The story of iFurnish's Tony and Kelly Pestello was featured in the BOEC Inspirations Newsletter in the fall of 2020. We are pleased to share it with you again.
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Summit Chamber Awards 2023 Best Large Business
of the Year to BOEC!
BOEC is not only well established as a pillar of the adaptive community, but also has a strong support group of donors, volunteers, board members, and community partners within our local Breckenridge/Summit County community. It has taken so many hard working individuals and entities who offer support in so many different ways to make BOEC the successful organization it is today.
We thank you all!
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Gardner Popp & Stephanie Zukowski |
New Hires!
We are so excited to introduce you to the two newest members of BOEC’s year-round admin team. Steph Zukowski, Intern Program Coordinator, and Gardner Popp, Volunteer and Program Coordinator!
Both Steph and Gardner bring a wealth of experience, having worked at BOEC since summer of 2021 and winter of 2019, respectively. We can’t wait to see what they will bring to the organization in these new roles!
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THANK YOU TO OUR KEY PARTNERS |
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Austin, Malia, Gardner, and Lindsay ready to get to work |
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The mission of the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) is to expand the potential of people with disabilities and special needs through meaningful, educational and inspiring outdoor experiences.
BOEC is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit
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