Fw: You are Invited to the Birkie Fever Legacy Bash!

[jim michler]

I hope you all will join me at this great bash before the Birkie. Spread the word as I'm sure I missed lots of folks.

 

From: Amy Rowley
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 3:22 PM
Subject: You are Invited to the Birkie Fever Legacy Bash!

 

Hello Wisconsin Skiers – all 4500 of you!

 

Four days of American Birkebeiner fun is just a few weeks away!  I hope you are getting excited for whichever events you plan to participate in!  We have a lot of great activities scheduled.  I’d like to bring your attention to a very special and important one – the Birkie Fever Legacy Bash – scheduled for Thursday evening of Birkie Week, located at the Steakhouse & Lodge, right in Hayward.  See below for all the details or just CLICK HERE! to register.  I’d love to have you all attend!  Many of you have been skiing the Birkie races and training on the Birkebeiner trail for years, some of you are brand new – wherever you fit, I hope you will think about what the Birkie means to you and how it has inspired and changed your lifestyle.  Your support with this campaign will help keep the ABSF going strong so all the generations to come can enjoy the same great experiences you have.

 

By now you’ve all heard about the launch of the first-ever ABSF Capital Fundraising Campaign.  We’ve never really had to fundraise before - your race and Foundation membership fees pretty much pay for the events and for basic maintenance of the trail.  But after 41 years we have some BIG projects that need to happen, and for that we need your help!  By attending the Birkie Fever Legacy Bash you will help us get closer to our Phase 1 goal, so I really hope you can come!  In addition to great food, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, ABSF Executive Director Ben Popp will fill you in on our plans to Honor the Legacy and Ensure the Future of the American Birkebeiner.  PLUS – we will have a short live auction featuring priceless opportunities to secure a “Lifetime of Birkie”, as well as a raffle including (2) $500 gift certificates from New Moon Ski & Bike, Salomon S-Lab ski boots, a Concept 2 Ski Erg, and more!  And of course, you’ll have plenty of time to socialize with old Birkie friends and hopefully make some new ones!  You’ll also receive a special commemorative beer or wine glass to take home with you. Those of you who attended one of these events in Eau Claire, Cable, Iola or Dousman can testify to how much fun we have!

 

Pre-register for this event by Friday, February 13^th to be entered in a drawing to win a 2016 Birkie Package including race entry and VIP parking!

 

Here’s a brief summary of our 5-year Capital Plan, with each phase focused on one part of our 3-part mission statement:

 

1.      Phase 1 is NOW:  Includes a permanent start area & trailhead at Telemark Lodge and building the new International Bridge at the finish, plus many improvements to the skier experience both at the start and at the finish.  Cost of Phase 1 = $650,000.

2.      Phase 2 is 2017:  After 41 years, the American Birkebeiner Trail is seriously showing its age.  In addition to heavy erosion control, we also plan to add more trail side warming shelters, put in wells at some of the food stations for safe, easy access to water, and implement sustainable maintenance to ensure the trail thrives for generations to come.  Cost of Phase 2 = $950,000.

3.      Phase 3 is 2019:  Developing an outdoor recreation center will give individuals and groups a place to gather comfortably and encourage a year-round active lifestyle.  Cost of Phase 3 = $650,000.

 

Currently we’ve raised $443,000 toward Phase 1 – that is great progress!  We’d like to hit our $650,000 goal by gun time at the start of the 2015 Birkie, so you can understand we have a long ways to go in a short period of time.  CLICK HERE to learn more about Phase 1 and the full campaign.

 

All funds raised at the Birkie Fever Legacy Bash go to Phase 1 of the Capital Campaign.  The event is limited to 350 people, so register soon!  If you can’t make it to the event, please consider making a donation – big or small, it all helps us move forward.  You can register for the event or simply donate by CLICKING HERE, or by visiting www.birkie.com/future.  Can I count on you for your support? 

 

Thank you and see you all in just a few weeks!  Birkie Fever is mounting!!

Amy

 

Amy Rowley

  Development Director

  American Birkebeiner® Ski Foundation

  715.634.5025

  www.birkie.com/future
 

 

From: American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation [mailto:bir...@birkie.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 11:08 AM
To: Amy Rowley
Subject: Birkie Alert - Birkie Fever Bash!

 

Birkie Fever Bash! View this email in your browser   Birkie Fever – Past, Present & Future! A Push to the Finish! Looking for a fun night to amp you up for the Birkie and give back to the race that inspires your active lifestyle? You’ve heard about the fantastic fundraising parties we’ve been holding around the region – if you haven’t been able to attend one, here is your chance to help Honor the Legacy and Ensure the Future of the American Birkebeiner! Join us Thursday, February 19, of Birkie Week for an evening of fun, friends and philanthropy as the ABSF strives to reach our $650,000 goal for Phase 1 of our first ever Capital Fundraising Campaign!   Phase 1 is all about securing the future of the race with a permanent start area and improving finish line safety, traffic flow and your post-race experience.   Come listen to a brief presentation led by ABSF Director Ben Popp about the new permanent start area at Telemark, how we plan to give you access to warm, indoor spaces at the finish, and what to expect as you ski over the new “International Bridge”!   The evening will also include stories from Founder John Kotar about the Birkie’s early years, meet & greet with some of our elite racers, a raffle with great prizes, and a live auction showcasing a lifetime of Birkie experiences!  Plus lots of time to talk race strategy with old friends and make some new Birkie friends in the process! Great food, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages from The Steakhouse & Lodge are included!   WHEN:  Thursday of Birkie Week, February 19, 2015 WHERE:  The Steakhouse & Lodge  15860 T-Bone Lane, on Hwy 27 South in Hayward, WI Great food & beverages included! TIME:  6 pm – 9 pm WHO:  YOU!  Racers, Family Members, Volunteers, Spectators, Community Members, Sponsors! WHY:  Our goal for Phase 1 is $650,000 by Birkie Start Time on Feb.21, 2015  We are getting close but need your help to reach our goal! HOW:  Click the button below to register NOW!   Pre-Register by February 13 for your chance to win a 2016 Birkie Package including race entry and VIP Parking! Tickets are $50 per person – Three Ways to Register: 1.       Online at www.birkie.com/future or by clicking the green button above 2.       Mail your check to ABSF – PO Box 911 – Hayward, WI  54843 3.       Call 715-634-5025 to register by phone This event is limited to 350 guests – we fully expect to pack the house, so register NOW to reserve your spot! Additional donations will be encouraged - all funds go towards the goal! The ABSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Questions? Email amy.r...@birkie.com We need the support of the entire Birkie Community to secure our future!                                                                                             American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation                                                                                                                                                The Birkie is a year-round lifestyle choice for thousands of outdoor fitness enthusiasts of all levels. From its signature ski race--the legendary American Birkebeiner--sponsored by SWIX, the Birkie has grown into an exciting array of fitness and recreational opportunities. The 107-kilometer Birkie Trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers, from casual day-trippers to elite superstars. Located near Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, the Birkie is now an outdoor sports mecca, a series of great races, a fitness destination, and a Lifestyle.      SKI . RUN . BIKE . LIVE! Copyright © *|2015|* *|ABSF|*, All rights reserved.  *|Birkie Alert!|* Our mailing address is: *|P.O. Box 911  Hayward, WI 54843-0911|* *|American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, Inc.|* *|715-634-5025|* *|unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences