Fernie, BC – June 14, 2007– Fernie Alpine Resort is pleased to announce the first recipients of grants from the Community Summit Fund, a $150,000 and five year initiative that aims to support a wide variety of causes, benefiting all members of the community, with an emphasis on positive opportunities for youth.
The first Community Summit Fund recipients include:
Fernie Chamber of Commerce, for the construction of the Fernie Interpretive Centre
District of Sparwood Recreation Department / Ghostrider Adventure Camp
Elk Valley PARTY Program
Fernie Heritage Library and Fernie District Arts Council
A number of projects will receive in-kind support from Fernie Alpine Resort, including: The Fernie and District Arts Council and Rotary Club of Fernie for A Taste of Fernie, The FernieFest Society, Elk Valley Society for Community Living and The Fernie Writers’ Conference. In total, $4500 in cash has been contributed to date.
The Fund will donate a total of $150,000 in cash, with $30,000 allocated to local causes each year for the next five years (2007 through 2011). Grant applications are reviewed by the Community Summit Fund committee on a monthly basis.
All local organizations and charities are eligible for the program. To be eligible, a written application must be presented, outlining the following: the background / history of the beneficiary organization; a description of the Project receiving the grant; and date / timeline of the project in question. The next deadline for applications is July 1st, 2007. Applications are available for download at www.skifernie.com/summitfund.
About Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort www.skifernie.com is part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. RCR is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada, including Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Nakiska in Alberta; and Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels, backcountry lodges and golf courses, including Trickle Creek in Kimberley, and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club in Bragg Creek. RCR aims to provide each and every guest The Ultimate Experience.
