Participate in the Ski-A-Thon

Be a team captain

• Team captains are responsible for getting 4 additional people on their team (for a total of 5) and raising a minimum of $1000 in pledges to participate in the Ski-a-Thon
• Team captains fill out the team registration form and return it to the office by mail or fax
• Team captains are the contact person with the MHS office for any questions
• Team captains are responsible for making sure that all the team member liability & release forms are filled out and handed in along with a minimum of $1000 in pledges prior to or on the day of the event
• As a team captain you get a special gift in thanks for your hard work

Be a team member

• Stay in contact with your team captain to be updated about what’s happening Ski-A-Thon day
• Raise pledges and fill out the appropriate forms to participate
• Try www.firstgiving.com for easy on-line fundrasing
• Stay informed about the Ski-A-Thon through our online Making Tracks News
• Show up on the day of the event, get your Ski-A-Thon goodie bag and event T-shirt and then have fun!

Getting pledges

It’s easy to get pledges for the Ski-A-Thon. Fill out our paper pledge forms or ask people to pledge you online.

• Ask friends, family members, and co-workers for a pledge to help support MHS
• Use www.firstgiving.com/mhs as a handy online fundraising tool. Create your own personal fundraising page at FirstGiving with a personal message and photograph and email your pledge request to co-workers and friends and family all over the globe
• Fill out a paper pledge form accompanied by cash or check (or by credit card)
• Pledges under $20 must be pre-paid. If requested, MHS will bill any pledge of $20 or more
• Make us happy at MHS. Drop off or mail in your paid pledges prior to the event

"Virtual Skier" fundrasing in 2011

In 2010 we introduced the concept of a "virtual skier." It was an additional avenue to raise funds for MHS for people who can't be members of a team.

What does "virtual skier" mean? A "virtual skier" raises funds online as an individual for Maine Handicapped Skiing through Firstgiving.com. He/she will not be attending the Ski-A-Thon at Sunday River in person.

Imagine being warm, dry and comfy cozy at home raising money for MHS through Firstgiving.com. A "virtual skier" creates his/her own fundraising page on Firstgiving.com and then contacts friends, co-workers and family members around the world to ask for pledges!

It is a great way to raise money and support Maine Handicapped Skiing if you or a friend can't be on a team this year!

(On-line pledges generated by "virtual skiers" cannot be transferred to any registered team member or team.)

When you go to our homepage at Firstgiving.com/mhs and click "Get Started" you will have two choices:

1. You are a team member and will be skiing or riding at the Ski-A-Thon on March 27th. OR
2. You are going to be a "virtual skier" and raise $$ online (you will not be attending the Ski-A-Thon in person)

As a "virtual skier"

• Raise $200 and get an event t-shirt.
• Raise $400 and receive a custom-made Ski-A-Thon hat and event t-shirt!
• Questions on "virtual skiers:" please call Joanne Mercier at 207-824-2440 or email her at jmercier@skimhs.org.

 

Volunteer at the Ski-A-Thon

It takes a whole bunch of people to make the Ski-A-Thon work. We could use your help as a volunteer:

• Register Ski-A-Thon teams (the night before and day of the event)
• Help put together lunches
• Help out at the Fun Race or Obstacle Course
• Be a dinner seater
• And much more….

And don’t forget to give us a pledge too!

Ski-A-Thon questions? Contact Joanne Mercier or call 800-639-7770

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