| Ice is Nice! Mark your calendars, everyone! Saturday, February 23 is our 3rd Annual WinterFest! When: 10am-2pm, Saturday February 23, 2019 Where: Polson’s Riverside Park What: Celebrate the winter weather with games of Broom Ball, some hot beverages, and snacks, all free of charge! We will have some small fire-pits to keep everyone toasty, and an assortment of other small games to try! What is Broom Ball, you ask? Simple! Broom Ball is played just like hockey, only no special equipment is needed. You play on a flat surface in your boots or shoes, and we provide the rest! Keep your sticks down and your heads up to receive passes and score a few goals. Come out and try your hand at Broom Ball with the whole family! Due to this year’s weather, access to Riverside Park will be restricted to the stairway on 1st Street West in Polson. The Mission Valley Ice Arena Association wishes to thank all those who continually support us and ask about our progress. We are always able to host our successful WinterFests thanks to you: our supporters, our wonderful volunteers, and our amazing local business sponsors. It’s so wonderful to see our community coming together to ensure healthand happiness for our kids. We would like to thank the following for making this year’s WinterFest possible! Business Sponsors: *S&S Sports *White’s Meats *Greater Polson Community Foundation *Jason Brown, @intangible.studio *Polson ACE Hardware *The Cove Deli, and the Avison and Family *Parks and Rec., the City of Polson, Pat Nowlen Volunteers: *Bret Richardson *David McDaniel *Steve and Mike Lozar *Chuck Wall *Katie Walter As always, we thank you for your support. If you’re interested in helping out with events in the future, please feel free to contact us by replying to this email, checking out our Volunteer tab on our website, or messaging us on Facebook. Thank you so much! Hilary Lozar Chair, Mission Valley Ice Arena Association |
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Jayme Stone Folklife
February 15th, 2019
7:00 PM – Ronan Performing Arts Center
This versatile gathering of musicians has cultivated vibrant Sea Island spirituals, Creole calypsos and stomp-down Appalachian dance tunes for contemporary listeners.
To jumpstart the opening of the 2019 cycle, GPCF is planning two Grant Application Workshops at the GPCF offices – Lower Level of Salish Building – 110 Main Street, Polson, MT on Thursday, February 21st or Tuesday, February 26th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Either of these workshop sessions are available for the first ten participants to register for either session and pay $5.00 (light lunch included) This workshop will walk an applicant through the basic grant application process which is beneficial to non-profits writing grants or foundation requests for funding and more specifically the GPCF application process. GPCF will accept applications for pre-screen (we will preview and advise on completeness) until April 12th, 2019 and complete applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 26th 2019. The complete 2019 Grant Application is available to download online at www.greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org where you will also find a list of previous GPCF grant recipients. If you have questions or would like to register for a grant workshop, please contact Jennifer at the GPCF office at (406) 883-4723.
The 2019 grant application deadline is Friday, April 26, 2019. Grant applications will be accepted from non-profit organizations with a 501c(3) status in the Greater Polson area. Grants from the Greater Polson Community Foundation make a significant difference. Over $500,000.00 has been contributed to meet needs in our community since grants were first awarded in 2009. Grants are funded annually by the earning’s from the foundation’s growing permanent endowment and other available GPCF funds. Past grant awards have supported a variety of youth and community projects. GPCF President Toni Young says “our grant funding support to our community non-profits and their projects is a highlight of our year”.
The Committee is looking for how well the prospective project matches the mission and values of the GPCF as well as addressing critical needs that strengthen our community. As you prepare your application, think about how your project can enhance and improve the lives of the people who live here.
A Decade in Making a Difference
After learning how community foundations were benefiting other Montana towns, a group of Polson volunteers launched the Greater Polson Community Foundation (GPCF) in December, 2007, with the advice and guidance of the Montana Community Foundation. GPCF was carefully organized before receiving the first donations to the permanent endowment fund in October, 2008, and has been thriving ever since.
- The GPCF permanent endowment has grown from nothing to $678,600…
- Earnings from the permanent endowment plus grants GPCF has received, directed gifts, and donor advised funds have provided $509,624.00 in support of special projects undertaken by local non-profit organizations’ projects in five areas: education, health and fitness, sports, culture, and the arts.
- GPCF has provided legacy planning workshops to inform and encourage the community at large about the benefits of careful estate planning and encourages everyone to give back to our beloved community.
- The Montana Community Foundation regards GPCF as one of the top five community foundations in the state because of its solid organization, its growth, and service to the community all accomplished by a volunteer board of directors and a part-time staff.
Kathy grew up in northern Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth where she earned a Bachelor of Accounting Degree. Kathy held several private sector accounting positions before finding her niche in government accounting and finance while working for the City of Great Falls in the early 1990s. After relocating to Colorado with her military husband’s transfer, Kathy worked for the City of Woodland Park for 18 months and then most recently the City of Fountain, Colorado for 16 years as the Chief Financial Officer. She served on many committees and also served 6 years as a Trustee on one of the state sponsored pension plans. Seeking a life filled with outdoor activities and a peaceful environment, Kathy and her husband Joe retired to the beautiful Flathead Valley in 2013.
The Mission Valley Ice Arena Association’s second annual WinterFest is scheduled for Saturday, March 3, from 10 am to 2 pm at Polson’s Riverside Park. It’s free and you’re invited to play ten-minute Broom-ball games on the park grounds. “Don’t feel like a full-blown game of Broom-ball? No problem!” Says MVIAA Chair Hilary Lozar. She invites you to participate in easy hockey skill games overseen by local hockey enthusiasts, with equipment for all activities provided by the MVIAA through Greater Polson Community Foundation grants.
Local merchants have donated raffle prizes and ticket sales boost the non-profit MVIAA fund. Prizes include gift certificates for the Red Lion Hotel, MacKenzie River Pizza, and a scenic flight over the Mission Valley, thanks to Blue Goose Aviation. Hot chocolate will be available free of charge, and donations are appreciated.
MVIAA board members and volunteers will be wearing white hockey jerseys and will be available to answer any questions you have about the ice rink project.
“This event is primarily to increase awareness of our ice rink project, as well as spark an interest and love for winter sports, so please, invite anyone you can think of and share this event with your friends and family,” Lozar added.
Parking is available along the street above the park, with easy access down the stairs. Overflow parking may be found along Third Avenue.
Greater Polson Community Foundation Announces New Grant Funding Cycle:
The GPCF invites 2018 grant applications. The 2018 grant application deadline is Friday, April 27, 2018. Grant applications will be accepted from non-profit organizations with a 501c(3) status in the Greater Polson area.
Grants from the Greater Polson Community Foundation can make a significant difference. A total of $473,000.00 has been contributed to meet needs in our community since grants were first awarded in 2009. Grants are funded annually by the earning’s from the foundation’s growing permanent endowment and other available GPCF funds. Past grant awards have supported a variety of youth and community projects. GPCF President Toni Young says “our grant funding support to our community non-profits and their projects is a highlight of our year”.
The Committee is looking for how well the prospective project matches the mission and values of the GPCF as well as addressing critical needs that strengthen our community. As you prepare your application, think about how your project can enhance and improve the lives of the people who live here.
The GPCF is planning two Grant Application Workshops at the GPCF offices – Lower Level of Salish Building – 110 Main Street, Polson, MT 59860 on March 8th (FILLED) or March 15th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Either of these workshop sessions, are available for the first twelve participants to register and pay $5.00 (light lunch included) and will walk an applicant through the basic grant application process which is beneficial to non-profits writing grants or foundation requests for funding.
GPCF will accept applications for pre-screen completeness until April 13th 2018 and complete applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 27th 2018. The complete 2018 Grant Application is available to download online at www.greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org where you will also find a list of previous GPCF grant recipients. If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Jennifer at the GPCF office at (406) 883-4723.
Passion for Polson big ticket auction items provided jet setting adventures long after our 9th celebration was over. Jim & Barb Sohm were whisked off in a private jet to Spokane to enjoy an exclusive weekend of shopping and dining
Dr. Nick & Coral Costrini were winners of the Denver Bronco get away, where Nick & his daughter took in all the fanfare at the Mile High stadium. The football game did not end in the Bronco fans favor but they loved the experience and family time.
Don & Barbie Wimett-Creveling were first timers at the Passion for Polson fundraiser as well as the winners of the Seattle Seahawks package. Pictured with their sons Jordan & Josh at the stadium, they added dinner at the Metropolitan Grill was nothing short of amazing. 
A few of the other amazing auction items up for bid this year included a 90 minute Ultra light flight soaring over Flathead Lake, an exclusive catered dinner for 8 at the home of Chuck & Penny Jarecki, a four night stay in a private condo at Trump Tower overlooking Central Park in New York City, a fun golf weekend for 4 and a Flathead River Rafting experience. All the auction winners shared the same sentiment, they are all excited about next year’s event and warming up their bidding panels. What new auction adventures await our 10th Anniversary celebration? Mark your calendars for August 3, 2018 to find out!
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PO Box 314 Polson, Montana 59860
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PO Box 314 Polson, Montana 59860
P: (406) 883-4723 | E: gpcf4723@gmail.com
