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Ski Meister Spring 2006 RayRay AtkesonAtkeson PhotoPhoto ExhibitExhibit GracesGraces KimballKimball ArtArt CenterCenter est of S s B ta n te i w A w m a u r e d s u M S ee page 9 ����������� ������������������� Chairman’s Letter Board of Trustees Scott C. Ulbrich by Scott Ulbrich CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT Mike Korologos Welcome to the Spring Edition of the 2006 Ski Meister. VICE PRESIDENT I would like to begin this letter with a sincere THANK Barbara Yamada-Amidon YOU for your response to our call for Alf Engen Ski SECRETARY Museum Memberships. We have had a terrific response. Michael R. Maughan If you did not get a chance to join this year, we have TREASURER included another opportunity in the enclosed envelope. Check out the many benefits of being a member in a Connie Nelson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR fine ski history museum! Dr. A. Joseph Arave We have had a busy winter here at the Alf Engen Ski Kristi Terzian Cumming Museum and Utah Olympic Park. Our education program has seen over 1,500 David Davenport students, parents and teachers from 26 schools visit us and take advantage Spencer P. Eccles of a most unique experience. Thank you, docents in particular, for your Alan K. Engen efforts in making this program a signature event that keeps schools wanting Jon S. Engen to participate year after year. The feedback from participating schools has James Gaddis been extremely complimentary. A teacher from Granger Elementary wrote, Don Hague “Thanks so much for a great field trip today! …The museum is so neat and I’m Herbert C. Livsey embarrassed I did not know it was even there. The docents were wonderful Barbara McConvill and we all had a great time. We hope to bring next year’s class back too.” Bradley A. Olch Another teacher from Washington Elementary who visited on April 26 said, “Thank you so much for providing such a fabulous field trip yesterday! The kids David C. Pickett and parents all had a blast! ...It is truly a great facility that will be enjoyed for David Quinney years to come!” (See page 11 for a complete Education Update.) Dr. Greg C. Thompson Ted Wilson The Kimball Art Center and the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation partnered in an exciting exhibit featuring 43 of Ray Atkeson’s Ski and Snow Country Honorary Board 2 framed photographs. The photos were displayed February 4 - March 5, 2006 at Members the Kimball Art Center’s Main Gallery. A reception for invited guests was held Ruth Rogers Altmann on February 18th and an “Art Talk” was presented by Rick Schafer on February NEW YORK CITY, NY 22nd. The feedback from both the Kimball Art Center and the general public George Ator was outstanding. Thank you, Ray Atkeson Exhibit Committee members, for your PITTSBURGH, PA efforts in helping produce this exhibit. The Committee is now working toward John Bower producing a permanent exhibit in the Alf Engen Ski Museum entryway. (See ST. LOUIS, MO pages 6 & 7) Stein Eriksen PARK CITY, UT On a final note, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the S.J. & Jessie G.S. Beckwith Gilbert GREENWICH, CT E. Quinney Foundation and Janet Q. Lawson Foundation for their continued Bill Lash generous support. Members and contributors, like you, help us to continue to SEATTLE, WA “preserve the rich history of skiing in the Intermountain Region by providing a Janet Q. Lawson world-class facility”! SALT LAKE CITY, UT Lou Lorenz (deceased) I hope everyone gets a chance to visit us this summer. Bring the whole family SALT LAKE CITY, UT and make a day of it!!! Have a great summer. William W. Miller, M.D. PARK CITY, UT Donn G. Mosser, M.D. A publication of the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation MINNEAPOLIS, MN Paul C. Olfelt, M.D. Connie Nelson, Executive Director MINNEAPOLIS, MN Cover Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation 2990 Bear Hollow Drive Jan Peterson MIDWAY, UT Postcard invitation P.O. Box 980187 (435) 658-4240 Tel announcing Ray Park City, Utah 84098 (435) 658-4258 Fax Gray F. Reynolds Atkeson Exhibit [email protected] DAVIDSONVILLE, MD www.engenmuseum.org Richard S. Sackler, M.D. NORWALK, CT Inquiries, questions, or submissions of press releases and articles of interest for the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation newsletter are welcome. Send correspondence and newsletter submissions to the Foundation office. Spring 2006 Greetings from the Executive Director By Connie Nelson Greetings from the Alf Engen Ski Museum cess! Funding for the proj- Foundation! I trust everyone had a fabulous ski ect was made possible by season and is now ready for summer! Summit County – Transient Room Tax Grant and the We have had another record breaking season with S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney visitors to the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the Utah Foundation. THANK YOU! Olympic Park. Our records show a total of 150,609 • Education – As Scott visitors from May 1, 2005 – April 30, 2006. Even mentioned, this program our typical ‘shoulder season’ (March/April) had an continues to grow and increase of 17% visitation. It is interesting to note refine. Thank you to Barbara that our visitation numbers have increased 66% Engen and the docents for ‘taking ownership’ of since 2003 (66,738 yearly visitors). the program and making it our signature activity. Support, in terms of money this year, is thanks This increase is attributed to a variety of reasons, to Summit County’s RAP Tax Grant and the but the main reason is the fact that we have a Underdog Foundation. world-class facility and an extremely strong sup- port team – LIKE YOU! I would like to thank a few • Website – Thank you to the Committee mem- members of the ‘team’: bers for assisting with our Phase II upgrade for our website. This project was made possible • Color Newsletter – Thank you Park City thanks to Marriner S. Eccles Foundation. Chamber/Bureau and Summit County for the Transient Room Tax funds. Hope to see you here at the Quinney Center this • Ray Atkeson Photo Exhibit – Thank you to summer! Go ahead and join our membership and Committee members, Kimball Art Center staff receive one or more FREE admissions! and David Davenport for making this such a suc- 3 Foundation News Meet a new member of the Board David Davenport Founder and President of TheAltaStore.com Before moving to Utah, David spent his business closely with Connie Nelson on career as an international executive specializing the museum Web site and to in corporate finance working with companies put together the Ray Atkeson in Europe, Asia and the United States. Born and photography exhibit for the Alf raised in Tokyo, Japan, he started skiing as a child Engen Ski Museum Foundation. in the Japanese Alps with his family. His interest He is a serious powder hound in skiing has taken him to ski resorts all over the and lives in Alta, Utah. United States, in Europe and Japan. He has worked David Davenport 2006 Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame Save the Date! The 2006 Class Thursday, September 21, 2006 Dev Jennings - deceased 5:30 p.m. Cal McPhie Joe Quinney Center Marv Meville The cost per person will be $75, which Dick Movitz includes food and drink. Jack Reddish - deceased Marthinius Strand - deceased Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation Donors Wall Members Benefactors $1,000,000+ Donors George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Silver Medal Donors $5,000 - $99,999 Donors Foundation Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Alta Ski Lifts Company Pickett, David & Nancie Anderson, Barbara Prince, JaLynn & Greg Lawson, Janet Q. Stewart Ray Quinney Nebeker S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Cumming Foundation Reister-Robb Interactive Cumming, John & Kristi Sackler, Dr. & Mrs. Gold Medal Donors Dreyfous, James & Richard $100,000 - $999,999 Donors Geralyn Saunders, Hy & Debra Dr. Ezekial & Edna Wattis Dumke Duncan, Paul & Marilyn Shrontz, Jody Foundation Engen, Alan & Barbara Summit County Katherine W. & Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. Engen, Scott & Marcie Sweet, Jared Fidelity Foundation Ulbrich, Scott & Susanne Foundation Gilbert, G. S. Beckwith U.S. Forest Service Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Hyland, Libby Utah Office of Museum Engen, Evelyn Knowles, Lawrence & Services Lawson, Frederick Q. Marilyn Wallace, M. W. Quinney, David & Shari Korologos, Tom C. Webber, Dick Swartz Foundation Lawson, Peter Q. Williams, Larry Richard E. & Nancy P. Witter, Dean (Morgan Marriott Foundation Stanley) 4 Miller Ski Company Wells Fargo Bank Mosser, Dr. Donn G. & Dr. Janet Bronze Medal Donors $1,000 - $4,999 Donors Academy Studios Goldminer’s Daughter Prosek, Tom Altmann, Ruth Rogers Goodman, Irvin & Dorthy Roberts, Linda Amidon, David IBM Corporation Rowan, Chuck & Suzanne Bamberger Foundation Imboden, Adolph Royal Street Corporation Richard D. Bass Foundation International Skiing History Rytting, Bill & Suzy Beekley, W. Mason Association Shaffer, Richard & Kay (Nagel) Bounous, Junior & Maxine Johnson, Ted & Shirley Snyder, Daniel & Debra Bower, John & Elizabeth Keller Family Foundation Spedden, Rush & Betty Briggs, William M. Kessler, Alfred E. The Summit Institute Burt, Chad Kogstad, Rolf Sundance Resort Byrne Family, The Kunau, Lex & Celia Sweeney, Ed George Cartwright Family Langford, Kirk Taylor, Larry Cocoran, John M. Lawrence Goodman Fund Thomas, Richard S. & Susan G. Deer Valley Resort Meldrum, Daniel & Patricia Thompson, Dr. Gregory C. & Duncan, David R. L., M.D. & Merriman, III, Charles H. Karen S. Irma W. Michaels, H.C. & B. A. Utah Humanities Council Durham, John & Shirley Miller, Earl A. Weisel, Thomas Durham, Wilby & Betty Nebeker, Dick & Ann Wild Old Bunch Fletcher, Mel & Peggy Newman, Frank Willard L. Eccles Foundation Fox, Leo W. Pineridge Winery Yamada-Amidon, Barbara Fuegi, Hans & Sally Professional Ski Instructors of Yerman, Bob Gaddis, Jim & Barbara America Spring 2006 Alf Engen Ski Museum Members November 2005 - May 2006 Corporate Members Sustaining Members Supporting Members $5,000 + $1,000 - $5,000 $500 - $1,000 Quinney, Shari & David Byrne Family, The Engen, Alan and Barbara Webber, Dick Cumming, Kristi & John Olch, Bradley Deer Valley Resort Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau Imboden, Adolph Shane, Elfriede Korologos, Tom Ulbrich, Scott & Susanne Mosser, Donn & Janet Contributing Members Family Members Individual Members $100 - $500 $50 - $100 $25 - $50 Addicott, Brooks & Steve Campbell, Dan Altum, Barbara Anderson, Graham S.
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