19831984

1985

19861987

• Walloon Hills Ski Property is donated to CM by Everett Kircher, Boyne USA. Original equipment was a sit ski, mono ski and ski bras. Skis were donated by Boyne from their rental program.

• CM is incorporated by the State of MI

• Alpine Snowmobiles Purchased• Resale Store moves downtown Boyne City

• Boyne Falls Resale Store opensOpened by Pat Chamberlin a supporter and future board member to ensure long-term funding

• First Fundraiser

• CM Becomes a 501(c)3 non-profit• 1st Board Meeting is held, June 26

Members are: Darla Evans, Lois Kircher, Junior Hunt, Dolores Williams, Dr. Al Damschroder

• Darla takes Chrissy to Winter ParkA dream begins

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• Jimmy Huga ski fundraiserChallenge Mountain was given 25% of the entry fees, the CM team won the event in 19931989

1990

1992

1993

1994 • Resolution from the State of MichiganAcknowledgment of the efforts CM has made to the disabled community,

due to the work of Joe Briedenstien

• Camp Quality first annual visitChildren with cancer and their families enjoy a Saturday at CM

• Tractor was PurchasedFor grass mowing and needed maintenance work around the property

• Rope tow is replaced with wire paddle towand new hill opened in front of lodge, the paddle tow is much easier and it opened up more ski terrain

• Snow Bus was acquiredIntended to groom our ski runs and give rides to our clients

• New Sit-ski PurchasedUpdated our 1st sit-ski—later decided that these were too restrictive and were retired in favor of bi-ski and ski-legs

• First Bi-ski is purchasedBrought CM up to date with the best equipment and capabilities

• National Sports for Disabled provides training From Winter Park CO., volunteers learn how to use ski bras, bi-ski, mono-ski, and work with the visually impaired

• First new skis and boots purchasedPreviously all equipment was used and donated

• The BC Resale Store moves to current locationWith a larger space, revenue doubled the 1st year

• Boyne City Resale Store is purchased199619981999

2000

• Held the first Special Olympics, Area 33Cheboygan, Emmet, Charlevoix, and Crawford Counties.

• Adaptive Hoist purchased for the BC Marina $4,000 grant from the Great Lake Energy People Fund

• First Paid Executive Director hiredVolunteers could not provide all help needed to accommodate the growth

• Great Lakes Burn Camp's first annual VisitBurn Camp donated many snowboards

• Summer Day Camps beganIncluded camping, hiking, horseback riding, and nature discovery

• DBC - first annual Visit Deaf-Blind Central— developed from the MPVI event

• Dale Fossett Award is received• Lodge was remodeledOver $120,000 was spent on the makeover

• Watersport Program beganStarted with sail arounds on Lake Charlevoix

• MPVI - first annual VisitMichigan Parents of Visually Impaired Children—

1st big group of kids with visual impairments.

2001

• New Snowmobiles purchasedEquipment to get adaptive equipment up the ski hill

• Nightmare Opens for the first yearTerry and Jim Baker start annual event, over $35,000 raised to date

• Chefs Challenge Fundraiser Begun by Joe Briedenstien, over $40,000 raised

• Golf Outing fundraiser 3 Golf outings raise nearly $25,000

2003

2004

20052006

2008

• Tyler Walker visits CMPara-Olympian/X-Games Champion tells his inspiring story to clients

• Mark Madness Regatta and Party FundraiserWorking with the Boyne City Yacht Club, this event funded the watersports program for 10 years

• Pavilion was built and dedicated to Lois KircherGolf outings funded this project

• Purchased the Petoskey Resale Store• New Pick-up Truck is purchasedFrom funds donated by the Odawa Casino

• Tucker 2000 Snow-cat purchasedFrom funds donated by the Odawa Casino

• Mike Hurchick Lodge dedicationFor his 25+ years of board and organization leadership

• Spirit Day Camp relationship beginsSpirit Day Camp is now managed by Challenge Mountain

• Challenge sail boat christenedIn collaboration with Tiara Yachts, Cedarville Boat Building School, and Irish Boat Shop

• Tom Greetis Lift dedicationFor his many years of service as Treasurer and volunteer

2010

2011

2012

2013

20142015 • 30 Year Celebration

• Moving Truck purchasedFurniture and estate pick-ups

• Kayaks purchased• Transition Zone relationship beginsA camp for visually impaired young adults - helping them cope with life challenges and post high school opportunities. In partnership with the Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons

• Adaptive Bikes purchased4 adaptive bikes purchased with $5000 grant from the Bay Harbor Foundation

• Boston Whaler purchased for the Watersports program, $4500 in funding from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation

• The Mobi Mat was purchasedfor use on snow and sand $4200 grant from Charlevoix County Community Foundation

• The Strosacker Foundation Grant received At the request of

Tom and Marian Cimbalik, Funds used to purchase 100 pairs

of new skis and 90 pairs of new boots

Special Thanks to Tom and Marian Cimbalik and

The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation for the 2014 grant to purchase100 new skis and boots.

30 YEARS