AVSC Welcomes Alpine Program Director Greg "Grande" Needell
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AVSC is pleased to introduce the Club's new Alpine Program Director Greg "Grande" Needell. Greg comes to from Washington State, where he most recently ran Alpine Race Consulting, a business focused on helping Alpine clubs nationwide improve training and results for their athletes. Greg's experience includes coaching the U.S. Ski Team Men's World Cup Team from 2002-2009 including champions Bode Miller, Ted Ligety and Daron Rahlves. During that time, the team racked up 43 wins, 105 podium finishes and 264 top-ten results. Greg has also led racing programs at the Mission Ridge Ski Club in Washington and Mammoth Mountain in California.
"We're excited to have Greg's expertise in Aspen full-time as part of AVSC," said AVSC Executive Director Mark Cole. While AVSC already has the nation's best Alpine program, having won the USSA Alpine Club of the Year award this year. Greg will help our Alpine athletes and coaches become that much better."
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The USA Pro Cycling Challenge is Coming and AVSC has Front-Row Seats!
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AVSC has access to the Patron Tent for the Silver Queen Stage of the Pro Cycling Challenge on August 24!
This is going to be the best place to watch as the world's greatest riders including Tour de France winner Cadel Evans, the Schleck brothers and legends like George Hincapie cross the finish line in downtown Aspen. Sheltered from the elements, guests will enjoy continual food and drinks while mingling with fellow road bike enthusiasts. Up -to-date race information and televised broadcasting allow guests to enjoy all the excitement the race has to offer.
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This exclusive package includes: · Front row viewing of finish line and awards ceremony · Patron Parking -The Only Spots available in town on the 24th · Versus TV coverage of the race on big screen TV's · Catered hors d'oeuvres - open bar with wine and beer · Patron Gift · Free VIP room admission at Sky Bar for the after race party · 30,000 foot tented area right on the finish line
Prices are $650 until August 17th and $750 after August 17th. Limited seating is available so purchase your tickets now by calling Barbara Frank at (970) 205-5102 or email Barb at bfrank@teamavsc.org! $500 of your ticket price is tax-deductible and supports the logistics of the Silver City Stage and AVSC - Aspen's oldest and largest youth non-profit!
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AVSC Adaptive Skiers Seeking Housing for this Winter!
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AVSC's amazing Adaptive skiers are seeking housing for the upcoming winter season.
The Paralympic Development Program (Adaptive) athletes must dedicate an enormous amount of their time to training and racing year-round. Most of our athletes are in their early thirties and with their intense schedule it doesn't leave them time to have a consistent job that could help offset the cost of the ski racing. A majority of them have relocated or will relocate their entire lives to the Roaring Fork Valley in order to pursue their goals of making the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia 2014.
One way to help these athletes achieve their goals is to help them find affordable or free housing. If anyone has a lead that could possibly help these athletes out, please contact Program Director Barrett Stein at (970) 708-5080 or email bstein@teamavsc.org.
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AVSC Says Farewell to Director of Development Suanne Koster
|  After more than two and a half years as our first-ever Development Director, Suanne Koster is parting ways with AVSC at the end of this month. Suanne brought an amazing personal touch to our development work. As an example, when mailing benefits to National Council members, I used to take pride in writing personal notes to each. Suanne upped the ante by personally delivering the benefits! With her help, we became independent of expensive consultants for the Securing Our Future campaign; successfully transitioned to a new enrollment/fundraising database; and finally branded our fleet!
She made our office a friendlier place. Perhaps because she often retreated to an upstairs office for sensitive phone calls, she also did much to bring together office staff and coaches. Her upbeat attitude and ready willingness to help with whatever needs to be done will be missed. That upbeat attitude was showcased in her first top-to-bottom on Aspen Mountain.
We thank Suanne for what she has done in her years with AVSC.
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Help us Celebrate our 75th Anniversary - Nominate an Honoree with a Story Today!
|  During our 75th Anniversary season AVSC is looking to honor a select group of Pioneers, Heroes, and Supporters - people who have played important roles and had a lasting impact on the Club. We need your help! Please send an email to Executive Director Mark Cole at mcole@teamavsc.org with the name of your nominee and a story about the role they played in the development and growth of the Club! Please have your submissions in to Mark no later than August 30th. Thank you for helping us celebrate by recognizing those who have made a difference!
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Major Gifts Director Position Available
| Join the dynamic team at the Roaring Fork Valley's oldest non-profit. The Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC) is hiring a Major Gifts Director. Work closely with our wonderful supporters, volunteers and staff, and make a pivotal difference in the lives of 2,000 youth each year.
We seek an energetic, experienced professional with highly developed communication and relationship-building skills, who will be responsible for all aspects of cultivating and stewarding individual and corporate supporters. Ideal candidate will already have extensive connections in the greater Aspen community.
Salary will depend upon experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to mcole@teamavsc.org; or mail to Mark Cole, AVSC, 300 AVSC Drive, Aspen, CO 81611.
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