STARS 2016:17 Annual Report

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LETTERS FROM OUR LEADERSfrom stars board president, tk wrightThis past year has been a challenging, yet exciting year. Our focus has and 2017 STARS Board ofwill always be on supporting our clients and fulfilling our mission. Our DirectorsBoard remains committed to our mission of empowering and enriching thelives of our clients through adaptive recreational activities. We are thrilled TK Wright - Presidentabout the future of STARS and remain dedicated to building strong family Gail Jensen - Treasurerrelationships and life changing experiences for our clients. Cheryl Krumrie - SecretaryAs we enter our tenth year of providing life changing experiences for ourclients and their family, we continue to build on that legacy with pride Pam Ruehleevery day. Our mission is just as relevant today as it was at our founding. Chris PaoliWe just began construction on the STARS Ranch, but we are more than Rick La Chapellejust buildings and equipment. We are a place where families can come to Steve Toberreconnect and find opportunities for shared experiences through recreation. Skip CurryWe are grateful for our donors, clients, volunteers and staff for helping us Keith Dronento have a great year and a bright future. Without you we could not have Katie Brownthe bold future we envision for STARS You, our generous donors andvolunteers, are allowing STARS to shine bright!- TK Wright, STARS Board President

from stars executive director, julie taulmanIt is often said that difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations. My son’s roadthrough cancer and paraplegia, as difficult as it was, is a great example. While Inever wanted him to experience all that he did, it brought us to Steamboat and me toSTARS. Our client’s stories are similar, many are ones of tragedy and triumph witha common thread of needing something to help them build hope. STARS providesthat hope and helps our clients find the beautiful destinations in their lives. Providing STARS Leadershiphope through adaptive recreation changed my life and I know it has changed the Julie Taulmanlives of so many of our clients. It is the reason STARS exists and it is the reason we Executive Directorkeep pressing forward as we know that there are so many more clients that are on adifficult road and need to find hope and healing through recreation. Joel Berman Deputy Executive DirectorI feel that difficult road describes this last year for STARS. As we rolled into 2017excited to celebrate our 10th year of operation we found ourselves on a difficult road Brett Maulwith staffing transitions internally. While it made for a challenging end to our 2016/17 Program Directorfiscal year, I am proud to say that we never wavered from our commitment to serve Ty Perryour clients and fulfill our mission. Program CoordinatorAs we look to the next fiscal year, we are grateful for new and returning experienced Lisa Evansstaff and volunteers, the STARS Ranch under construction, and a renewed sense of Client & Donor Relationsexcitement seeing the STARS Align within our organization.- Julie Taulman, STARS Executive Director Megan Rayle Marketing Manager

STARS IMPACTwinter and summer programsSTARS offers daily lessons and programs throughout the ski season, and daily camps and overnight programsthroughout the summer for clients ages 5 and up for all types of disabilities. Programming includes:swimming skiing snowboarding hiking snowshoeing camping nordic skiingwater-skiing cycling sled hockey kayaking horseback ridingOVER THE LAST 4 YEARS Total Number of individual Lessons in Routt Over 200 injuredlessons are up clients is up County are up Veterans served34% 7% 80% 200+

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR 58% 31% Increase Of all lessons given in In STARS Adaptive Riding2016/17 were for residents lessons during the summer of Routt County of 20162700 Total Lessons 1000 Hours Were given Of STARS Adaptive PE lessons were provided over 430+ Individuals this year were served“It opened doors that I thought Steamboat’s Newest Olympianwere shut to me due to my disability.I haven’t water skied in 31 years... Sue White represented STARSthe feeling I had when I first got up and Steamboat during the 2017on the sit ski, is hard to explain. Special Olympics in Austria.it was a feeling of total happiness.” Sue took home the gold medal- Mark, Injured Veteran in Giant Slalom and became the 81st Olympian from Steamboat!

Financial Highlights 2017/18 strategic goals Revenue 2016/17 2015/16 Ensuring that our stars are alignedProgram Fees 261,652 266,079 for the upcoming year Grants & 348,959 264,010 • Recruiting and retaining certified, experts in the Contributions 292,129 265,260 program field that will help to support and growFundraising Events 309,717** 415,253 the organization over the years.Contributed Goods & 6,414 12,268 • Define and develop strategic marketing areas Facilities and partners to help recruit new clients for the Other STARS programs. • Continue to grow funding to help support current and future growth of the operations. Total Revenues 1,155,961 1,222,870 • Finalize STARS capital campaign to raise capital to fund construction of our program facilities at Expenses 2017 2016 the STARS Ranch.Program Expenses 942,529 1,117,404 128,697 82,132 • Review and update processes and system as Management & 60,914 53,886 needed to prepare for growth and multiple office General locations. Fundraising **During the Fiscal Year ended April 30, 2017 SSRC changes its method of estimating the STARS client lift ticket resulting in a significant decrease in the estimated fair value of program participant lift tickets.Total Expenses 1,132,140 1,253,422 STARS is currently in a capital campaign for the STARS Ranch. All capital campaign donations and expenses are not reflected in the revenues and expenses above.

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AT STARS RANCHa place for hope and healingIt has taken close to two years to get to this point, but construction trucks are finally out at STARS Ranch located at35465 US Hwy. 40.“We are excited to finally break ground! This has been a long time to get to where we are today,but we are pleased to say that we are finally under construction”, states Julie Taulman, STARS Executive Director.STARS is phasing the project to take advantage of the short construction season and to have the property up andrunning for clients as soon as possible. “We expect to complete most of the underground work for the ranch thisfall. Then in the spring of 2018, we will be ready to begin construction on phase 1 which includes the STARS Lodgebuilding, program equipment building, and finish the remainder of the underground work” confirms Taulman.Phase 1 is estimated to be $5.6 million dollars which includes the land that we have already purchased. We havecurrently raised $4.2 million and will need toraise an additional $1.5 million to completethis phase. We hope to be able to close this gapthrough further donations by next summer. Withthe completion of this phase STARS can beginoffering additional programs and camps yearround. Future phases will progress as additionalcontributions are raised.If you are interested in making a contributionor learning more about the STARS Ranch pleasecontact Julie Taulman at 970.870.1950 [email protected].

DonorsMay 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017We make every attempt to maintain accurate records. Please inform us regarding any correctionsnecessary to your account. STARS currently is in Capital Campaign. All Capital Campaigndonations will be recognized at the close of the campaign.stars major Danny Martin The Zwak Familypartners: David Durdan and Carla Thurman W Bretz Moradi TK WrightBald Eagle Lake LLC. Dougie and Karen NicolChristy Sports Douglas Hecker “I think stars is amazing!Sheraton Steamboat Resorts Ellie Zwak at Teen Adventure CampSteamboat Powdercats Emmett Stevenson one of my favoriteSteamboat Ski and Resort Corporation Eugene Fastlich things to do is goWyndham Vacation Rentals Gloria D. James bowling, because I get Jackson County, Minnesota to play against thein memory of: Arc Pioneers counselors. I also love Jake Liddicoat doing horseback ridingElizabeth McVann Jean and Christopher Field and participating inJonathan Heuberger Jensen and Garrigan Families western adventure camp.K.C. Wright Jonathan Heuberger mikey is my favorite Kealia Buschmann horse to ride and brush,in honor of: Luke Tober but all the horses are Michael Osterman great!” – Armando, 16Alan Etheridge Olivia MacGray years oldAlastair Menzies Peg KaminsAnne Lauinger Peggy BarnesB & K Distributing, Inc. Sarah WeinsteinBilly Atkinson The Highlander ClanChuck Parker

20,000 + $4,999-$2,500Anonymous Andy and Grace InglisCraig-Scheckman Family Foundation City of Steamboat SpringsGary and Sandy Neale Don and Gail EdenSteve and Kristina Tober Eric and Andrea WilsonSunrise Equitherapy FW Properties Keith Welch and Dianne Fox-Welch$19,999 - $10,000 Lee and Judy CulbertsonB&K Distributing Pam and Steve WilliamsColorado Group Realty Foundation Randall and Sherry ReedDisabled Sports USA Robert MillerNeale Family Foundation Robin FortRichard McKinney Routt CountyRJ Clark Family Foundation Skip and Vivian Curry Camp Inc. Steamboat Alpine Development$9,999 -$5000 Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort AssociationAnonymous Steve and Kelly Bloom Charitable FundAnschutz Family Foundation Steven and Adrienne SouthworthBob and Celine Lewis TK WrightGFF, Inc. Trukenbrod Family FoundationHBB Foundation Yampa Valley Medical CenterJim and Susan LarsonJoe BishopMichael B. Morrow FoundationNancy BretzSteamboat Sotheby’s International RealtyThe DeSo FoundationGail Jensen Living TrustWaukesha County Community Foundation/Wildcat FundYampa Valley Bank

$2499 -$1000 Heidi and Steven Berman Randy Blue Ann IsenbergAlan Steinberg AnonymousAndreas and Lisa Sauerbrey Jay and Cindy Greenzweig Richard and Dana LaChapelle AnonymousAnonymous AnonymousBaltins Family Fund of The Min- Jenna’s Miles of Smiles Rick and Carol Dowdon Art and Suzanne Menorneapolis Foundation Barbara and Jim Bronner Fund ofBecky Gordon John and Blair Weibel Robert Willens the Yampa Valley CommunityBill and Theresa Dahl FoundationBrad and Kathy Iversen John and Suzanne Rohde Scott Kerr Beth MilesButch Casey Bob and Janet LovellCarol O’Hare Judith Harrington Ski Butlers Steamboat Bob and Joan BoglioliColorado Mtn New Media Bobby BakerCustom Color Kathie Mole Steve and Karen Speer Boyd and Barbara BassDavid and Cindy Wittels Bristol-Meyers Squibb FoundationDavid and Sharon MacCormack Keith and Ann Dronen Steven Miura Cam and Jill BoydDavid Szabo and Susan Starr Central Park LiquorsDoc’s Auto Clinic Kevin and Julie Taulman The Atkinson Family Chapman and Kendall GeerEd and June MacArthur Christian and SusanFlatland Ski Association Kevin and Nancy Ventrudo Tony and Emily Seaver Christopher and Margaret CummingsFred Shvetz Christy Sports LLCGary Berman LaChapelle Family Foundation Wells Fargo Community Support Cindy HayekGotfred Jacobsen Craig and Kathleen Wasserman M & M Osterman Foundation William and Annette LeCompte Macey Bires William Golden Maggie Smith Wren Blalock Mark and Cheri Scully Yampa Valley Gives Fund of the McEvoy Share Plan of Yampa Valley Yampa Valley Community Community Foundation Foundation Medtronic Foundation Volunteer Grant Program $999 - $500 Michael Staenberg Alan Levow Nate Swanson American Endowment Foundation Noble Corporation Andrew and Charis stars missionSTARS’ mission is to empower and enrich lives through adaptive recreational activities.

Dan Timm Steamboat Ace Hardware Anonymous AnonymousDavid and Shannon Tridle Steamboat Pilates Anonymous AnonymousDebbie Aragon State Farm Insurance Steamboat Resort Village, LLC Anonymous Barbara and CorbettAgency Suzanne Griffith Barbara Zwak Barry and Janet WilsonDonita Soucek T Asby Barry and Melissa McNeil Bill and Barbara SandersDoug and Mary Labor T Bar at Steamboat Bob and Karen Cassidy Bonnie GannonGerald and Susan Albers The Carson Family Charitable Fund Boots Greene Brenda ElliottGreg and Susan Nealy The Faircloth Family Charitable Brian and Lori Harrington Brian ButlerHoliday Inn Fund Brian Fussel Bruce WardJenny Benson The Kaminski Family Bryan and Karen Bomberg Butter Downs GirlsJerry and Mary Jo Wiedel The Richard and Christine Koch Camille DiTroni Cara QuirchJoby Berman Charitable FundJohn and Christy Alderman The Robert Pari Family FundJohn and Ellen Engel Tim and Cheryl KrumrieKen Wilkenson Sr. Tim and Janet BordenKindra and Ryan Curry Tom and Pam RuehleLewis and Joanie Shubin Tom, Visda, Mimi, and AndyLynn and Gayle EarnestMark and Barbara Hoovler $499 - $100Mark and Kay ClavennaMichael and Sandra Spetko Abby JensenMichael Puchalski Al and Sandy HensenMoots Cycles Alan SherwoodMr. and Mrs. Harold Kamins Alvin and June WolffPaul Matheny Andrew and Molly LightPenny and Ed Berman Andrew MorganPeter Cardillo Andrew RobinsonRex and Charene Jones Andy WieberRichard and Audrey Anette SchuetzRicky and Kay Brooks Anne WorkmanRod and Vicky Hanna AnonymousScott Alperin Anonymous

Carl Marks Foundation, Inc. David Winn Erik Toth Jane CormierCatherine Kurtz Dean and Jessica Ludwick Ewan Morgan Janet PaoliCatherine Vonesh Denise Alper Franny Mervis Jason and Kelly LandersCathy Brideau Denny Holmes Fred Mastrianni Jason WilliamsCharles and Anne Kitrell Diane Lupine Fredrick Jones Jay and Debra NeeseCharlie and Sylvia Cunningham Don Heathcott Fredrick Power Jean and Chris FieldChelsey Porter Dori Hamilton Gail and Michael Habif Jeff LelekChris and Eileen Diamond Doug and Cathy Starkey Gardner Middleton Jeffrey and Kristen AllenChris Ebert Santos Doug Murphey Gatlynn Hicks Jenna Keller Jennifer DeLaneyChristine Burke Douglas M. Scott Gloria D. James Jennifer HenningerClaude and Linda Corcadel Douglas Nicol Gordon Berlin and Kathryn Has- Jeremy and Krysta MacGrayCole Hewitt Drew and Amy McElhany langer Jerome and Kathy CraigColin Bennett Dwight Bowden Gus and Sandy Noojin Jill MarchCook Chevrolet Steamboat Ed and Cheri Trousil Harold Price Jim and Diana VarnonCornhusker Ski Club Ed and Louise Buschmann Harry Heiman Jim and Jan ZapapasCynthia A Fuster Ed and Mary Vanderwall Howard Mayson Jim BoyneCynthia Sweeney Ed LaChapelle Hoy Ayres Jim PangmanDan and Jean Knight Edward and Ann Marie Cahill Jack and Joyce McElfish Joanne DownsDana Tredway Edward and Cheryl McGonigal Jack Weatherman Joe and Kelli ThompsonDana Tredway Edward and Margot Johns Jaclyn Barton Joe and Lynne BierDanielle Knight Edward Willis Jae Seifert Joel BermanDavid and Carla Durdan Eli Roach Jake Levow Joel MarksDavid and Jamie Lamb Elizabeth Gotsh James and Mary Ellen John and Julie ReidDavid Delay Ellen Spangler James and Susan McIntoshDavid Deverell Emilia Parker James RutherfordDavid Szabo and Susan Staff Erik Toth Jamie Jump stars visionSTARS’ vision is to provide life changing experiences for its clients.

John and Patti Maas Ligaya Stice Paul and Bridget FergusonJohn Cadillo Linda Andrews Paul and Cathy TaulmanJohn Deane Lisa and Alan Engel Paul and Gwen SanwickJohn Goodnow Lori Elliott Paul Vinson HebertJohn, Diane, Makena, and Nathan Lori Hall Peter and Ann DuBoisJames Mack Moore QEP ResourcesJon and Monica Greenfield Maggie, Irv, David Edelman R.C. Pegg and D.K. PaulJon and Wendy Wade Marcela Rudershausen Rafael BalestraJonathan and Barbara Heuberger Margaret Moossy Ralph and Martina WaltonJordan Alperin Maria Martinez Ralph RudserJordan Szabo Mark and Jannelle Johnson Rezulting Services, IncJosh Hancock Mark Balok Richard and Linda DanterJulie Fondriest Mark Hackner Richard and Sharon WarrinerKamran Mashayekh Mark Mathanson Richard FieseKaren and Stuart Frankel Mary Ann Metcalf Richard McCallisterKaren Pharris Matthew Cardillo Richard MuthKat LaChapelle Michael and Barbara Horowitz Richard SummersKatie Brown Michael and Chistine McGinty Richard WerberKeith and Janet Liefer Michael Wien Rob and Erin PerlmanKelly McElfish Michelle Klein Robert and Sharon BielskiKen and Carol Johnson Mike and Anne Kreykes Robert BallKen Otterman Mike MathisenKenneth Austin Mountain Tap BreweryKimberly Walsh Nancy MichaelKirk Snyder Neil and Joan GanzLarry and Amy Jenkins Newel LinfordLarry and Becky Lamb Norman DuhonLaura Weiser O’Neil’s Tavern & GrillColorado Embroidery Pam VanattaSteamboat Photo Lounge Pamela MarrLee and Jennifer Davis Patricia NilanLeta White Patrick and Ginger Johnson

Robert Green Steven Hockstein Timothy Travis Alpine Mountain Ranch andRobert Harvey Club Robert Lieder Stewart and Bobbi Beall Tom and Laurie Drew Alvin Wolff Robert Wittman Annie Home Consignments Rod and Pam Morgan Stu and Susan Fishman Tom and Carol Chaney B&K Distributing Ross and Sally Dyer Back Country Delicatessen Sandy St. Clair Summer Johnston Tom and Lesley Schuldt BAP Scott and Lynne Marr Bear River Bar & Grill Scott Fisher Susan Lubbers Tom and Nancy Cook Beau Jo’s Moutain Bistro Shannon Hopkins Billy Dean Shawn and Audrey Zwak Susan Peason Tom and Roberta Dougan Blue Sage Pizza Simon Ilal Boyd Bass and Barabara Winter-Siobhan Murphy Susan White Tom and Suzie Reagan nitz Stephen Downes Breckenridge Wine Festival Stephen Wilson Taylor Iverson Travis Imken Brooklynn’s PizzeriaSteve and Jamie Ruehle Bucking RainbowSteve and Kelly Bloom Technacote Painting Contracters Victor Balestra Café DivaSteve and Leslie HatchSteve and Pinky Downs Technicote Painting Contractors Virginia Reyer Cardinale Winery Steven Foldes Ted Atkinson and Marcia Pryde Wade and Lisa Riniker Ted Kahn Warren and Julie Cramer The Fitzgerald Family Waukesha County Community The Roland Family Charitable Fund, Foundation/Wildcat Fund a donor-advised fund Wayne and Nancy Westphale Thomas and Lana Gaselbracht William and Susan Friesell Thomas Saddlemire Thomas Turner In Kind Donations: Thomas Turner Alastair Menzies Tim and Laine O’Neal

Carl’s Tavern Mazzola’s Majestic Italian Fitness Catamount Ranch and Club Mike and Toni Hennessy Steamboat Powdercats Central Park Liquor Mountain Brew Steamboat Sheraton Chez Nous Mountain Tap and Brewery Steamboat Ski and Bike Care City Market Northern Lights Steamboat Ski and ResortColorado Bagel Company Off the Beaten Path Corporation ManagementCreekside Café Ohana Team Cuginos Pizzeria Old Town Hotsprings Steamboat Wine Festival Druken Onion Ore House Strings Music Festival E3 Chophouse Outdoor K9 Subway Ed and Sharon Buckle Park City Wine Festival Surefoot Egg & I Paws & Claws The Rusted Porch Elevated Olive Pedego Steamboat Springs Three Peaks Grill Elk River Pet Ranch Qdoba Mexican Grill Tom and Pam Ruehle Freshies Ranch Organics Truffle Pig Fridge Boutique Remember Me Vertical Arts / STEL House andFuzziwigs Candy Factory Rex’s Family of Restaurants Home Gary and Sandy Neale Rolfing Center Westin Denver Downtown Go Alpine Rollingstone Golf Course Wild Plum Grocery Head Skis Scott and Lynne Marr Wild West BalloonHenry Fabian Simply Steamboat Adventures High County Dentistry Ski Butler Steamboat Wildhorse Salon Hot Stuff Hearth and Home Ski Corp Food & Beverage Woody Creek Distillers Hyatt Centric Park City Ski Haus Wort Hotel in Jackson Hole John and Joelyn Fry Skip and Vivian Curry Yoga Lila Kali’s Boutique Soda Creek Pizza Last Call Floral Steamboat Art Company Laundry Restaurant Steamboat Brauhaus Lift Essentials Day Spa Steamboat Coffee & Tea Co Mambo Italiano Steamboat Fly Fishers Marabou Ranch Steamboat Meat and Seafood Massage by Jill Elaine Steamboat Pilates Yoga and

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