Thanks to everyone who helped to make the first-ever MNC Ski and Gear Sale a big success. Not just big…one of our biggest single fundraisers ever!
While raising money for the MNC Scholarship fund was a great endeavor, it was also great to see so many members of the community checking out our event and picking up skis and equipment for their season. We saw high school skiers, BKL families, new interested athletes of all ages, and familiar faces alike.
This event was really spearheaded by Jenn Carlson and Liz Hollenbach, with a ton of help from Eric Tremble in terms of spreadsheet formatting and item tracking. We used our new MNC credit/debit card reader for the first time, and through the whole process could intake tons of gear while also following it right through the sale line for tracking purposes.
We also set up our system for fitting and leasing seasonal equipment for young skiers, and had a big new record in the amount of gear rented out for the season. It’s awesome to know that more BKL skiers than ever will be able to get out on skis.
The final conclusion? Over $4,000 raised! We sold over 75 pairs of skis, and the sheer volume of “retro” MNC suits and jackets now spread out among the skiers of Chittenden County means you’re more likely than ever to spot some vintage Mansfield maple leaf logos and quirky-pattern pants and sleeves out there…
Anybody remember THESE suits? You may be seeing more of them on the trails this year, for better or worse..!
The Community Center in Jericho was a great spot to host this event, and we’re grateful for such a turnkey community resource. There have been talks about a spring/summer gear swap for all those other outdoor activities we participate in, and you can bet the dreams of an even bigger and better event for next fall are in the works.
The Juniors were good volunteers, but also certainly contributed to the event sales
Near the height of the hustle-and-bustle…
…and the end of the day. You could say a lot of things got sold!
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