The message I would like to share for this year’s season is one of determination…with the weather not always in our favor and snow not coming on our time frame. We made the best of our season with 24-hour snowmaking when temps allowed, wel-comed our amazing volunteers and staff whose hard work and dedication made the 2015/2016 season safe & positive experi-ence for all. Due to all of our supporters we were able to contin-ue our long-standing tradition of creating life long Ashwabay memories! Here are some highlights worth noting….

Over 160 volunteers gave their expertise to the hill and exem-plified Ashwabay’s mission, which is to provide year-round op-portunities and programs to people of all ages promoting enjoy-ment of the outdoors.

The Friends of Ashwabay committee that works solely on grants and fundraising was thrilled to receive the Bremer Grant. This grant will allow us to open a tubing hill with a new lift, re-place the bunny hill’s tired rope tow with a new paddle tow lift and lighting of the XC Telford loop. The team also submitted 10 grants this year for youth programming and education.

Hooray, the Bremer Grant match was received with an over-whelming response from the Chequamegon community and we were able to make our match!

The outside of the Chalet received shingles on the peaks thanks to Bob Sharp’s hard work & talent and generous donations from our Spring/Summer ask.

Much to the happiness of Nordic skiers the trails were used into April with our extended snow season.

Our scholarship program for families in need was able to serve 34 youth and families in areas of school groups, MADski pro-gram, season passes, Friday night tickets and rentals.

Friday Youth Night continued to draw in record numbers of teens this year. Thanks to our sponsors, the 1% grant from Bay-field Recreation Center and Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund we were able to provide a safe, fun, and needed outlet for our youth.

Apostle Island Community Fund generously donated funds for us to provide outdoor opportunities such as newly purchased snowshoes and youth programming.

Thanks to the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund we have Jr. Ski Patrollers in their final stages of certification. Steve & Holly Pierce are finishing up the extensive Ski Patrol certifica-tion class for our Jr. Ski Patrol youth and potential ski hill patrol-lers.

Funds were donated by our Ski Patrol to the Ski Hill to secure a

used snowmobile for their patrolling of the hill.

Great news, the 2015 summer Food and Beverage had another strong year providing to the BTC patrons. Terry Meyer Matier from Big Top Chautauqua did it again with a fantastic entertain-ment line up.

Big Top Chautauqua and Ashwabay board members continue to meet for potential solutions to BTC’s need for growth with their future site plans. Ashwabay is committed to continuing our positive collaboration together. Once again, I would like to say thank you to all of our Donors, Pass-holders, Patrons, Staff, Volunteers and Board of Directors for all the gifts, work and expertise you have given to Ashwabay. I am truly thankful for all of your talents and willingness to share them. Each one of you is instrumental to the success of this Northwood’s treasure. We have such a unique opportunity with Ashwabay and its un-limited benefits for our community to provide a positive out-door experience for all. With all of this and more to come it is essential we continue to ask for your support financially and physically. Many thanks to those of you who carry the torch and I ask that you share our story to bring in needed support.

Carol Fahrenkrog

AOEF General Manager

Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation | 32525 Ski Hill Rd | PO Box 1401 | Bayfield, WI 54814 | 715-779-3227 | www.mtashwabay.org

From the General Manager

From the Board President

As my first year as the President of the AOEF board of directors comes to a

close I must say how much I appreciate the dedication of my board members. I

have a learned a lot about why Ashwabay has continued to be a prized entity of

the community. The staff and volunteers work tirelessly to provide a safe and

enjoyable environment year round. Thank you for allowing me to participate in

preserving this treasure.

Sue Radtke

2015 Annual

Report

Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation | 32525 Ski Hill Rd | PO Box 1401 | Bayfield, WI 54814 | 715-779-3227 | www.mtashwabay.org

Friday Youth Nights $10 Lift Tickets with FREE Rentals

School Classes & Groups

Bayfield, Washburn, Ashland, and Marengo Students

Scholarship Programs

Financial Assistance

Holiday Mini-Camps Learn-to Ski or Board

4-H CANSKI

Chequamegon Area Nordic Ski Club

CAMBA Trails

Year –Round Bik-ing Opportunities

NASTAR Ski &

Board Sunday Alpine Races

MADski Youth Programs

Mount Ashwabay Development Ski program

Full Moon Events

Nordic Ski & Pancake Dinner

Women’s Wednesdays Cross-Country Group Ski

Spring Gear Swap May (3rd Annual) Big Tap & Fatty 5k September w/ Big Top Chautauqua Ashwabay Adventure Race September (Inaugural) Applefest Peel Out 5k Fun Run October w/Bayfield Rec. Center 40th Annual Ski + Board Swap

November

Special Olympics Invitational January Double Doughnut Derby Fat Tire Bike Race January

Summit Cross-Country Ski Race

January w/ CANSKI & CHASTA

15th Annual King & Queen of the Moun-tain March WinterFLASH Youth Night, WinterDASH Race, & WinterBASH Dance March w/Bayfield WinterFEST Ed’s Dual G.S. Race March 54th Annual Spring Carnival March

Special

Events and

Programs

From the Treasurer

The giving and support during the 2015-16 season was unprece-dented! With the receipt of the Bremer Foundation grant and the outpouring of community support, over $107,000 was donated to AOEF. The developments over the next year at Ashwabay are go-ing to be exciting. The summer season of providing food and beverage for the Big Top Chautauqua guests contin-ues to grow thanks to better offerings, quicker service and Big Top’s excellent schedule. The year-after-year profits during the summer season resulted in the first time in known history that AOEF had to pay income tax. Despite being a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the summer food and beverage service is recognized as a taxable business function. After playing catch-up last year with the condition of the equip-ment, most notably the alpine groomer, the expenses were below last year’s. Many expenses and challenges are ahead with the installation of the tubing hill and new begin-ner’s handle-tows, but with a great Executive Director and a supportive community the re-sult will be worthwhile. Regards, Levi Leafblad

Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation | 32525 Ski Hill Rd | PO Box 1401 | Bayfield, WI 54814 | 715-779-3227 | www.mtashwabay.org

Income

Food & Beverage

Recreational

Donations

Special Events

225,906

101,323

131,010

17,430

Total Income

Cost of Goods Sold

508,684

90,045

Gross Profit

Expenses

Payroll

Equip. & Fuel

Utilities

Depreciation

Insurance

Administration

Interest Expense

Facilities

Property Taxes

418,639

160,257

18,061

20,509

29,159

30,469

21,381

16,357

8,520

6,118

Total Expenses 326,119

Net Operating Income 92,520

Profit & Loss April 2015- March 2016

20

15

-20

16

Otto Bremer Foundation generously awarded us $70,000 towards the Tubing Hill & Bunny Hill infrastructure and

Lighting of Telford Loop.

Grants from The 1% for Recreation Fund helped us meet our Bremer Grant Match drive; The 1% for Recreation Fund

also funded the BART transportation from Ashland, Washburn, Bayfield, and Red Cliff for the popular Friday Youth

Nights. Wal-Mart Corp has awarded grant suppor t to AOEF. The funds will be used towards Chair Lift re-

straints. Youth programs, Scholarships and Jr. Ski Patrol were funded The Apostle Island Area Community Fund and

The Chequamegon Bay Community Fund. Bayfield Community Education Foundation provided scholarships

for Bayfield youth. Washburn Community Education Foundation helped us meet our Bremer Grant Match drive.

Sue Radtke

President

Mike Jackson

Vice President

John Telford

Steve Pierce

Levi Leafblad

Secretary /Treasurer

Missy Stevens

John Thiel

Term end Feb 2015

Ashwabay Outdoor Educational

Foundation Board of Directors

A giant THANK YOU to our great Volunteer Crew for 2015/2016

Bob Aaron Dave Anderson Ginamarie Anderson Eric Arnold Michelle Aronson Kelsey Barra Morgan Beebe Jim Bratley Joan Bratley Phil Bratsch Jenifer Bratsch Beta Bodin CAMBA Trail Crew CANski Parents Dr. Don Christensen Chris Bretting Ed Czapiga Amy Day Duane Dehn Charlie Dougherty Jerry Dunn Lars Dukowitz Matt Edmunds Arfee Edwards Tekhla Edwards

Tim Edwards Adrian Diaz RandyFahrenkrog Jake Fahrenkrog Tim Faust Mike Fetter Bob Feyen Carol Feyen Lissa Flemming Bridger Foster Myra Foster Kristian Fowler Sam Gilbert Heidi Goehring Allen Goodness Matt Goodness Cliff Grand Joe Groshek Karrie Haak Neil Harmon Grace Hogan Connie Jackson Mike Jackson John Jewel Gary Jensen

Charlie Jones Alec Kalow Matt Kouba Pete Kulenkamp Jerry Lauzon Lars Leafblad Levi Leafblad Carol Lindsey Dennis Liphart Kate Liphart Doug Liphat Paul Lundberg MADski Parents Stormy McCartney John Mesko Mike Mlyrarnek Jim Moeller John Murphy Scott Nesvold Brooke Niermann Paul Norris Ed Olson Bill Peterson Holly Pierce Karin Pierce

Steve Pierce Kathy Radtke Mike Radtke Sue Radtke Cindy Schwenzfeier Trevor Schwenzfeier School Group Teachers, 3rParents,& Chaperones Joe See Kristina Seldal Bob Sharp Jeff Skoraczewski Patty Skoraczewski Mark Sneed Sara Sneed Marilu Stepien-Belanger Missy Stevens Kim Stone Jason Sturgal Karen Swanson Finn Swanstrom-Arnold Shannon Swanstrom Doc John Telford John Thiel Karen Thomas

Lloyd Turner Nami Vizanko Steve Vizanko Paloma Wanke Tyler Wescoat Mike Weispfenning Cam Wilcox Dave Wilcox Lucas Will

Donors & Sponsors 2015/2016

The generosity of these individuals, families, businesses, and organizations signal continued belief in the mission of the Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation and its programs

Our volunteers continue to be our staple at Ashwabay. Thanks to these generous experts we were

able to provide the following programs and services:

• Ski Patrol • Jr. Ski Patrol classes & training • MADski lessons • NASTAR Racing • Ashwabay Ski Team • Snowmaking

• Terrain Park • Alpine & Nordic Grooming • Hill, Lift, & Chalet Maintenance • Special Events

Everyone’s hard work and dedication ensures the ongoing growth and success of Ashwabay

$70,000 Bremer Bank $1,000 to $9,999 1% Recreation Fund 1% Recreation Fund Ashland Foundation Jeff & Nancy Anderson Bayfield Area Recreation Center Beta Bodin Scott & Yvonne Bretting Matt & Kris Edmunds Tim Faust Don Funk Michael & Connie Jackson Pete Kulenkamp Mary Rice B Sue Rychel Mark & Sara Sneed Jamie & Coutney Tucker Walmart Corp Washburn Family Dentistry Washburn Community Education Foundation $500 to $999 Bayfield Community Education Foundation Inc. Bodin’s Inc. Northern State Bank Derek & Kim Ogle Kathy and Mike Radtke Diane Rychel & Edward Rychel III Christina and John Sauer Chris Swinney Jim & Christine Vaudreuil Jon Wheeler $100 to $499 Andy’s IGA Apostle Island Reality ACA Properties LLC Bay Dental Associates S.C.

Bayfield on the Lake Condominium Association Brad & Susan Anderson Mark & Pat Belknap Jamie Bremer & Family Scott & Ann Bochler Jeff Bodine Cary Bouchard Jim Bratley Paul Bretting Carla & Peter Bremner Bill & Nancy Bussey Julie Buckles Donn Christensen Hank & Marty Cole Jerry Dunn Deb & Jason Dryer Bob Durfey Gary Ellefson Flamingos up North Craig Florine Glenn &Celeste Forbes Kathy Gang Colleen & Rick Geisen Ruth Goetz Beth & Doug Griggs Charles Hoffman Paschal and Sharon Hammond Neil Harmon Doug & Tracy Jardine Jay’s Tree Farm Keith & Patrice Keonning LBS Insurance Group Debra Lewis Elizabeth Lexau Christine Lindsey Hal and Marty Liphart Lulich Implement Kristin Lusian

Terry Meyer Matier Memorial Medical Center Mike & Marsha Mlynarek Clair and Sheila Morud Keith & Patricia Murphy Heidi Nelson Northern Lawn & Sport Northern State Bank Northwood’s Paving Clark & Ann Olsen Ed Olson Jim Pedersen Mark & Erica Peterson Heather Radtke Kathleen Russell Skoraczewski Ed & Sheila Seim Michael Simon Carolyn Sneed Star Liquor, Ashland SB Steffenson Carpentry Michelle Stone Steve & Nami Vizanko Up to $99 Dave & Kathy Allen Heidi Anderson Matthew & Kathy Anich Irene Blakley Kenneth Bro Tom & Connie Cogger Kristin & Gary Connell Jane Edwards Rebecca Crumb-Johnson Tim Edwards Anna Engfer Tom Fitz Ben Fornear Ross Freiderich

Tom & Christine Gaber Jacob & Carol Geisler Cliff Grand Joe Groshek Doug & Tracey Jardine Neil Howk & Susan Larsen Joanne Kemkes Dr. AA Koeller Ernest & Janice Korpella Ken & Phyllis Krutsch Jason Maloney & Cindy Dillenschneider Larry & Julie MacDonald Ted May John Mesko Linda & Pat Moe Noreen & James Moore Ron & Linda Nemec Marilyn Nourse Cari & Jeff Obst Christopher Olson Sandra & Jeff Paavola Terry Peters Logging Inc. Sheree & Phill Peterson A.J. Souers Betty & Bill Schell Stephen Schraufnagel Jeff Skoraczewski Marilu Stephen Lisa Sunbury Peter Tropman & Virginia Graves Tom Yankee Equipment, Materials & Labor Anderson Electric Bayfield Electric Bayfield County Forestry & Recreation Fastlane Motorsports Midland Services Stove & Fireplace Works

Wal-Mart Corps (Jim Bratley)

TCF Foundation (Charles Hoffman Jr.) Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation | 32525 Ski Hill Rd | PO Box 1401 | Bayfield, WI 54814 | 715-779-3227 | www.mtashwabay.org