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<strong>2nd</strong> <strong>Quarter</strong> <strong>2008</strong><br />

<strong>Ability</strong> bulletin<br />

P r o v i d i n g o P P o r t u n i t i e s t o d i s c o v e r A b i l i t i e s<br />

Dale Schoon<br />

Announced as CEO<br />

The board of directors of the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> proudly<br />

announces the selection of Park City resident Dale Schoon as the next<br />

Chief Executive Officer, effective July 14, <strong>2008</strong>. Dale has been selected<br />

to replace founder and current CEO, Meeche White, who is stepping<br />

down in September after more than 23 years at the helm of the<br />

<strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>.<br />

The board of directors is pleased to have located Dale in its own<br />

backyard where he has spent the last nine years<br />

at the United States Ski and Snowboard<br />

Association. Since 2002, Dale has held the<br />

position of Associate Athletic Director where<br />

his responsibilities included operations,<br />

administrative management, financial and<br />

strategic planning. He successfully expanded a<br />

number of programs that have enhanced the<br />

exposure of the USSA.<br />

According to board members, Schoon’s<br />

past experience with the USSA with his<br />

background in finance, personnel, administration<br />

and legal affairs, make him an excellent fit to lead the <strong>National</strong><br />

<strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>.<br />

“Dale comes highly recommended and is a talented and proven<br />

leader,” said Mark Gaylord, President of the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>.<br />

“He is the right person to lead the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> in its next<br />

phase of growth. He brings a wealth of experience and embodies the<br />

values that stand at the foundation of this incredible organization. We<br />

are lucky to have been able to locate such a strong talent so close to<br />

home.”<br />

Founder and current CEO Meeche White said, “We’re very excited<br />

to welcome someone of Dale’s caliber as my successor. He really takes<br />

the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s mission to heart, and considering his<br />

sports related background and passion for our programs, he is a great<br />

candidate to build upon our strong foundation and lead the <strong>National</strong><br />

<strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> into the future.”<br />

Dale said, “[I am] overwhelmed by the confidence the board of<br />

directors showed in my selection, and it is an honor to have the<br />

opportunity to work with Meeche White and the incredible staff who<br />

have made the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> a national and international<br />

leader in adaptive sports.”<br />

Schoon will take over the day-to-day operations in mid-July, with<br />

White remaining involved on a consulting basis for the next several<br />

months to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. A reception to<br />

introduce Schoon to the organization and community will be held<br />

shortly after his arrival in July.<br />

Discovery Camps<br />

The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s Discovery Camps are underway.<br />

The camp started in June and has been going strong. Discovery Camps<br />

are for individuals ages 8-18 with different abilities. Camps are designed<br />

specifically for campers with physical, cognitive and autism<br />

spectrum disorders.<br />

Discovery Camp is full<br />

of fun activities available at the<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>.<br />

The activities include archery,<br />

water skiing, tie dye, arts<br />

and crafts, climbing wall,<br />

horseback riding, yoga and<br />

much more.<br />

This camp is a chance for kids to be challenged both physically<br />

and mentally. Archery is a mental and physical sport. It helps your<br />

concentration and builds strength. Water skiing helps your overall body<br />

coordination and balance, the challenge course allows campers to<br />

challenge themselves and the climbing wall helps to build trust.<br />

“Safety and fun are our main goals at camp,” said Discovery Camp<br />

Manager, Tracy Riddleberger-Meier. “We have designed camp to give a<br />

wide range of opportunities to each camper. Everyone deserves the right<br />

to go to camp and just have fun. From yoga to water skiing, we hope<br />

our campers will find many activities that they will enjoy.”<br />

The campers will be given a great opportunity to build friendships<br />

with their peers and staff, improve their social skills, gain independence,<br />

self-esteem and self confidence. The campers will achieve these goals by<br />

interacting with one another during activities like arts and crafts, games,<br />

and other programs they will participate in.<br />

Discovery Camp can make a difference in these campers’ lives.<br />

It also gives campers a chance to experience some of the <strong>National</strong><br />

<strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s programs and to find an activity that may be<br />

throughout life.<br />

If you have a teenager with a physical disability who is ready for a<br />

week of excitement and challenge, we also offer a week-long camp called<br />

Camp Xtreme. This is a great camp if your child is looking for a bigger<br />

challenge this summer. One night the campers will be sleeping under<br />

the stars, and when they’re not camping they will be staying in the<br />

lodge. During the day they will be doing activities such as running<br />

rivers, hiking, riding the alpine slide, water skiing, horseback riding,<br />

climbing on our challenge course, zipping down the Park City zip line.<br />

If your child is interested in attending one of our camps or you<br />

know someone who has a child wanting to attend camp, contact Jenn<br />

Carpenter at 435-200-0987 or jenniec@DiscoverNAC.org. For more<br />

information about our camps or the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> you can<br />

visit our website at www.DiscoverNAC.org.<br />

core vAlues: innovative integrity Affordable caring inclusive empowerment Quality customer service


NAC BoArd of direCtors<br />

Mark gaylord – President<br />

carol easton – Vice President<br />

chris Waddell – Secretary<br />

greg golding – Treasurer<br />

carlos Alegre<br />

susan Fredston-Hermann<br />

conor Kristensen<br />

susan lockwood<br />

steve sala<br />

Joy stanley<br />

sally tauber<br />

dick valliere<br />

HoNorAry BoArd MeMBers<br />

Michael brodsky<br />

Adam bronfman<br />

Jack Ferraro<br />

Jim gaddis<br />

Jerry gilomen<br />

Jon Huntsman<br />

Karen Huntsman<br />

richard Marriott<br />

Frank richards<br />

John shuff<br />

Phil thompson<br />

NAtioNAl ABility CeNter stAff<br />

Meeche White – Chief Executive Officer<br />

Marla Howard – Chief Financial Officer<br />

Julie davis – Program Officer<br />

larry Finan – Facilities Officer<br />

Jennifer Atkin – Special Events Manager<br />

Kristen caldwell – Program Manager<br />

Jenn carpenter – Program Administrator<br />

Kim desautels – Hippotherapy Manager<br />

ben downing – Facilities Manager<br />

Jan drake – Resource Manager<br />

Heather gray – Program Manager<br />

ryan Jensen – Outreach / Marketing Manager<br />

Mauricia Krider – Administration Supervisor<br />

Kim Millikan – Adventure Learning Program<br />

Manager<br />

Paula Martin – Administrative Assistant<br />

tracy riddleberger-Meier – Program Manager<br />

Allie schneider – Special Events and<br />

Communications Assistant<br />

bob sneed – Equipment Manager<br />

raeshell sorensen – Program Manager<br />

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Mission Statement<br />

The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> is committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of<br />

all ages and abilities by providing affordable sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing<br />

environment. The objective of these experiences is to build self-esteem, confidence and<br />

physical development, thereby enhancing active participation in all aspects of community life.<br />

As a national role model, the <strong>Center</strong> promotes the concept of ability through integration, public<br />

awareness and education.<br />

Message From The CEO<br />

My dearest friends,<br />

As many of you know, this summer I will be stepping aside as CEO. We have found an<br />

incredible person as my successor, Dale Schoon, who will begin working with me in mid-July to<br />

begin the transition into the CEO position. Dale truly embraces our mission and brings with<br />

him great experience in sports program management. He will be an<br />

amazing leader for the <strong>Center</strong>!<br />

So my dear friends, this will be my last letter to you as the “Chief.”<br />

I move on at this time to create change in my life and in the life of the<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>. I have accomplished the goals I set many<br />

years ago and now feel it is time for me to pursue other interests and<br />

for others to take the <strong>Center</strong> into its future.<br />

It has been an amazing run, and together with our participants, families, donors, volunteers<br />

and staff, we have built an incredible place where people can grow, learn new skills and discover<br />

the ability within. I extend my deepest gratitude to the tens of thousand of individuals with<br />

disabilities who have inspired me with their determination and spirit throughout the past<br />

twenty-three years. Thank you to all the families who have shared their love, their challenges and<br />

their accomplishments – you have enriched my life more than you will ever know.<br />

I extend my deepest gratitude to all who have given of your time volunteering in our<br />

programs, to those who have served on our Board and to the many individuals who have worked<br />

for the <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> throughout the years.<br />

I do not move on lightly, but for everything there is a season. I will deeply miss seeing the<br />

sense of accomplishment on the faces of our participants, young and not so young. I will miss<br />

the hugs from the moms for the little and the big accomplishments of their children. I feel so<br />

very honored to have been able to witness something as simple as sports make such a huge<br />

difference in our participants’ lives. Such joy—and all the while my ability within growing too.<br />

I promise that I will not be far away and will be here to help Dale and the <strong>Center</strong> in whatever<br />

way I can as we move into the future. I invite you to join in my farewell celebration at A<br />

Starry Night on September 13 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City! I will see you<br />

around…for sure!<br />

Thank you for giving me such an incredible and fulfilling opportunity.<br />

Warmest regards,<br />

Meeche White<br />

Chief Executive Officer<br />

NatioNal ability CeNter<br />

P.O. Box 682799 • Park City, Utah 84068-2799 • 435.649.3991 • www.DiscoverNAC.org


Camp Giddy Up<br />

The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s Camp Giddy Up is in its third year and has a very busy<br />

summer planned. Camp Giddy Up is a week-long camp for children with or without disabilities.<br />

Camp Giddy Up campers have the opportunity to learn English<br />

and Western riding, horse care and management, and many<br />

other horse-related skills.<br />

Not only will the campers improve their riding skills and<br />

learn how to take care of a horse, they will also have the chance<br />

to interact with the campers in the Discovery Camps—<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s camp for cognitive and physical<br />

disabilities. This opportunity to mingle with peers with<br />

disabilities is what makes Camp Giddy Up unique.<br />

Equestrian Program Manager Raeshell Sorensen said,<br />

“This is such a great opportunity for children to learn<br />

horse skills in a safe and fun environment while also Wish List<br />

learning more about the abilities of their peers who have<br />

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disabilities.”<br />

Camp Giddy Up is for all children who love Water ski boat<br />

horses and for all parents who want their children to learn<br />

real horsemanship in a safe environment and make new snow blower<br />

friends. There are still spots open each week, so<br />

register soon.<br />

bike repair stands<br />

For more information about Camp Giddy Up or if<br />

snowboard Wrist guards<br />

you are interested in registering contact Jenn Carpenter at<br />

435-200-0987 or at jenniec@DiscoverNAC.org.<br />

Flat Panel Monitors<br />

For more information about the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong><br />

<strong>Center</strong> visit www.DiscoverNAC.org<br />

Participant of<br />

the <strong>Quarter</strong><br />

This quarter the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong><br />

<strong>Center</strong> has chosen Kelsey Delacenserie as<br />

its Participant of the <strong>Quarter</strong>. Kelsey is<br />

twenty years old and has been with the<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> for the last<br />

three years.<br />

Kelsey and her family are from<br />

Wisconsin and heard about the <strong>National</strong><br />

<strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> and all of the great<br />

programs that we offer through Eagle<br />

Mountain. Our organization is the reason<br />

they moved to the Park City area, and<br />

Kelsey has taken full advantage of the<br />

programs offered here.<br />

Kelsey participates in many of the<br />

programs—horseback riding, nordic and<br />

alpine skiing, cycling, swimming, dance<br />

and movement class, yoga, and camping<br />

trips. For the last two summers she has<br />

also participated in the <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s<br />

summer camps. Kelsey has even tried her<br />

hand at quad rugby. She also took a ride<br />

down the <strong>Center</strong>’s Ice Rocket at the Utah<br />

Olympic Park. There probably isn’t a<br />

program she hasn’t at least tried once.<br />

Kelsey said, “I enjoy horseback riding<br />

and skiing because I am learning to<br />

become more independent through these<br />

programs.”<br />

Kelsey also said she has liked the<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s wide range of<br />

opportunities that are given.<br />

Since joining the <strong>Center</strong> in 2005,<br />

Kelsey’s dad has noticed a big difference in<br />

Kelsey, as well. “Her self-confidence has<br />

improved, and she has become more<br />

independent,” he said. “I have also found<br />

her to be more outgoing and willing to try<br />

new things.”<br />

Kelsey is already signed up for a<br />

number of programs through the summer,<br />

and never seems to take a break from<br />

<strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> opportunities. For this<br />

reason, the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> is<br />

pleased to have Kelsey be the new<br />

Participant of the <strong>Quarter</strong>.<br />

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Paralympic Academy<br />

With the Summer Olympics in Beijing coming up this summer, the <strong>2008</strong> Paralympic<br />

Academy was held in April. The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> and Salt Lake County Parks and<br />

Recreation hosted this day of fun at the Salt Lake County Ice Complex and Murray Gym.<br />

This year’s event was special for those who attended because Paralympic archer Jeff Fabry<br />

spent the day on the archery course. He took time to talk with kids and parents about his<br />

experiences as a Paralympian and his hopes for the Beijing games where he is favored to win the<br />

gold medal. Jeff also showed how he shoots his bow and arrow while giving other aspiring<br />

archers some pointers on their technique.<br />

U.S. Paralympics sponsors Paralympic Academies around the country to give kids with<br />

physical disabilities a chance to try different Paralympic sports for free. The children and their<br />

families could all participate in archery, sled hockey, wheelchair basketball, cycling and quad<br />

rugby throughout the day.<br />

Jeff Fabry brought a lot of attention to the archery portion of the event this year, but a<br />

number of families showed up for a fan-favorite, sled hockey. Members of the Western Sled<br />

Hockey League Champion Golden Eagles were on hand with their trophies from the<br />

07-08 season.<br />

For those who missed out on this year’s Academy, there will be another chance to try some<br />

Paralympic sports and other recreational programs at the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s upcoming<br />

Community Open House on July 19th (see ad on page 3).<br />

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Housing<br />

Shortage<br />

As the worldwide leader in adaptive<br />

recreational experiences, the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong><br />

<strong>Center</strong> has athletes, interns and AmeriCorps<br />

members from around the country. When<br />

coming to work or participate here, they are<br />

always looking for housing close to the<br />

<strong>Center</strong>. We are asking the Park City community<br />

to help these individuals find the<br />

inexpensive housing they need. Many athletes<br />

are only here for the winter season. Internships<br />

last one semester, and the AmeriCorps<br />

term can last from six months to one year.<br />

If you would like to provide housing, or<br />

if you know of housing that is available, please<br />

contact Julie Davis, Program Officer at<br />

435.200.0991 or julied@DiscoverNAC.org


Summer Activities at the<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />

Summer is here, and there are many programs and camps for children and<br />

adults of all abilities including cycling, canoeing, water skiing and archery.<br />

This summer the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> is sure to have a program for everyone.<br />

Registration is still open. Call us today at 435.200.0987.<br />

Discovery Camps<br />

These camps offer adventure experiences in a<br />

variety of our programs for youth and teens ages 8-18.<br />

Camps are designed for campers with physical<br />

and cognitive disabilities as well as autism<br />

spectrum disorder.<br />

Camp Giddy Up<br />

Day camps are offered to youth ages 8-15.<br />

Giddy Up is an opportunity for them to learn or simply<br />

brush up on their horsemanship skills.<br />

Cycling<br />

If you are ready to get physical then cycling is the<br />

activity for you! Cycling is geared towards people<br />

of all different ability levels and offers a wide variety of<br />

rides and adaptive cycles. Cycling helps build<br />

confidence, socialization skills and independence.<br />

Most importantly cycling is about having FUN!<br />

Canoeing<br />

Enjoy a quiet evening on the lake or bring the whole<br />

family out to learn paddling skills. Canoe sessions are<br />

offered to groups of four or more. Available by<br />

appointment only.<br />

archery<br />

For ages 8 and up, promises to be exciting and also<br />

challenging. The program is a great way for participants<br />

to practice their hand eye coordination and strengthen<br />

their concentration abilities.<br />

indoor rock Climbing<br />

Get out of the heat and experience a physical challenge<br />

on our 32 ft. climbing wall. This program is for people<br />

of all abilities. The climbing wall is offered as a part of<br />

the Adventure Learning program and private bookings<br />

for birthday parties or groups are available.<br />

Water Skiing<br />

Love boating, but you don’t know how to water-ski?<br />

Come join our water skiing and tubing classes.<br />

Single lessons and eight weeks sessions are available.<br />

Lessons are held at Jordanelle Reservoir.<br />

Each outing includes a one-hour lesson beginning with<br />

a dry land fitting and training.<br />

Swimming<br />

Does your child love the water? Or maybe just<br />

needs to get comfortable with it? Then swimming<br />

lessons are what they need. Swimming lessons are<br />

offered to kid’s ages 3 years and up.<br />

Swimming is a great way to help kids feel comfortable<br />

and safe while in the water.<br />

Sled Hockey<br />

Enjoy the fast paced game of Hockey while sitting<br />

down. Sled Hockey is a sport designed for people<br />

with physical disabilities, but is open to people of all<br />

abilities. Invite your friends, neighbors and siblings to<br />

try something new!<br />

adventure learning<br />

Adventure Learning programs offer retreats or<br />

programs for intact groups and can range from 2 hours<br />

to 2 weeks. This program is offered year round and<br />

can include activities such as ropes course initiatives,<br />

climbing wall, team building and leadership<br />

development activities.<br />

Horseback riding<br />

Come experience our therapeutic horseback riding<br />

program. This program is offered in groups or private<br />

lessons. Horseback riding is a pleasurable activity that<br />

offers physical conditioning and social interaction. It<br />

also helps to build self-esteem and confidence.<br />

Excited for summer yet? For more information visit www.DiscoverNAC.org!<br />

Volunteer Of The<br />

<strong>Quarter</strong><br />

Mike Cohen<br />

Mike Cohen is a long-time, dedicated<br />

volunteer at the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>. He<br />

spends most of his volunteer hours with the<br />

Hippotherapy program. Over the past year, Mike<br />

has logged over 75 volunteer hours.<br />

Recently, Mike has been a huge help when we<br />

really needed it. He would volunteer tirelessly from<br />

9:30 am until 5:30 pm. Mike proved to be a<br />

lifesaver with his experience and willingness to<br />

help. The Hippotherapy patients and their<br />

families also love working with him. Mike<br />

understands how much the <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> and the<br />

Hippotherapy program need volunteers to run the<br />

programs, and he is committed to helping the<br />

<strong>Center</strong> fulfill its mission.<br />

The Hippotherapy program is directed by<br />

Occupational Therapist, Kim Desautels, but it is<br />

almost impossible for her to use her abilities to<br />

help the participants without volunteers in each<br />

lesson. Mike has gotten familiar with many of the<br />

participants in the program, and that makes it<br />

much easier for them to relax when in a lesson.<br />

The relationship of trust he has formed with some<br />

of the participants lets him be a friend to them at<br />

the same time he is volunteering. That trust goes a<br />

long way to helping individual participants to<br />

reach their goals in the program.<br />

Thank you, Mike, for being such a superstar<br />

and giving so much of your time and energy to our<br />

programs!<br />

remember!<br />

With more than twenty<br />

programs and 26,000<br />

lessons, there are<br />

always opportunities to<br />

volunteer with us.<br />

For information on how you can lend<br />

a helping hand, contact Jenn Carpenter<br />

at (435) 200-0987.<br />

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Adventurous<br />

Learning<br />

Before the snow could melt around the<br />

<strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s universal challenge course<br />

this spring, a group from Highland High<br />

School was already anxious to come and<br />

participate with the Adventure Learning<br />

Program (ALP).<br />

Before the group arrived, ALP Manager<br />

Kim Millikan and<br />

her staff watched<br />

anxiously as an overnight<br />

spring snow<br />

storm blanketed the<br />

ground. The sun<br />

didn’t come out, but<br />

the wind blew the<br />

snow off the course<br />

and the students<br />

begged to brave the<br />

cold weather. The<br />

group of more than a<br />

dozen teenagers<br />

spoke over thirty different languages among<br />

them. They came to work on some<br />

team-building and cooperation skills, as well<br />

as an appreciation of each other’s strengths.<br />

School groups like Highland’s, church<br />

groups like Temple Har Shalom, and<br />

organizations like the Utah School for the<br />

Deaf & Blind or the Utah Developmental<br />

Disabilities Council all have participated with<br />

the Adventure Learning Program this spring.<br />

Each group who comes through the<br />

program sets its own goals with Kim Millikan<br />

to make sure it will have a successful<br />

experience. The groups may incorporate<br />

elements from the universal challenge course,<br />

the rock-climbing wall or any of the programs<br />

from the <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>. Kim is also able to<br />

incorporate different activitie to help groups<br />

build communication skills or teamwork.<br />

Last year, the Wounded Warrior Project<br />

brought a group of veterans who were dealing<br />

with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to<br />

participate in a custom program. They had<br />

such a good experience that they have already<br />

booked space for two additional groups<br />

this summer.<br />

While the summer is a busy time for ALP,<br />

there are still a few openings. The fall also has<br />

a number of open dates and times. If your<br />

school, church, community organization or<br />

business would like to come participate in<br />

ALP, give Kim Millikan a call at 435.649.3991<br />

ext. 621.<br />

For more information about the<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s Adventure Learning<br />

Program, visit www.DiscoverNAC.org.<br />

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Rolling Along<br />

Hand cyclers from around the country<br />

rode with the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s<br />

annual hand cycling camp with Matt<br />

Updike and Seth Arseneau of the U.S. Paralympic<br />

Team. Cyclists rode different routes<br />

around the Park City area and learned about<br />

nutrition, training and riding techniques.<br />

While helping<br />

out with the camp,<br />

Matt and Seth rode<br />

and talked with the<br />

riders from the<br />

camp to give them<br />

individual suggestions<br />

to better their<br />

riding experiences.<br />

The two also put in<br />

some time helping<br />

tune the bikes before and after the rides<br />

each day.<br />

Cycling program manager Sue Morgan<br />

was excited about the camp. “This is a great<br />

opportunity to learn from racers who’ve<br />

competed at the highest level,” she said.<br />

Some of the riders were new to the<br />

camp while others were seasoned veterans<br />

looking to get some pointers from former<br />

and current Paralympic team members.<br />

One rider came all the way from Maine to<br />

participate.<br />

After watching the first day of riding,<br />

Sarai Morgan, the cycling program’s assistant<br />

manager, said, “Mikayla (Briere) could very<br />

well be the next star of the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong><br />

<strong>Center</strong>.” Mikayla is from Maine, but she has<br />

now participated in a handful of different<br />

programs with the <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>. Even<br />

though she had<br />

never participated<br />

in a camp like this,<br />

she was consistently<br />

with the lead-group<br />

while riding.<br />

By the time the<br />

three-day camp was<br />

over, there were a<br />

lot of tired cyclists<br />

and a few bumps,<br />

scrapes and bruises that come with the<br />

territory of handcycling.<br />

The cycling program will also host its<br />

annual Cycling Expo on Saturday, July 19th<br />

from 10am – 3pm at the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong><br />

<strong>Center</strong>. Attendees will be able to demo hand<br />

cycles from different manufacturers from<br />

around the country. They can also join<br />

the cycling staff on group rides and skills<br />

clinics.<br />

For more information about the<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s cycling program,<br />

visit www.DiscoverNAC.org.


Generous Donors<br />

The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> would like to take this opportunity<br />

to thank all of the donors who have made a contribution to the <strong>Ability</strong><br />

<strong>Center</strong> in one way or another. Without the support of all our generous<br />

donors, the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>Center</strong> wouldn’t be what it is today.<br />

For information on how to donate, visit the national <strong>Ability</strong> center website at<br />

discovernAc.org. You can donate right on our home page by clicking on the “Make a<br />

gift” link. You can also contact development officer, scott lyttle at (435) 200-0983<br />

and scottl@discovernAc.org.<br />

apr. 1, <strong>2008</strong> – June 31, <strong>2008</strong><br />

$20,000+<br />

Hamlet Companies<br />

Mark and Meri Sullivan<br />

Questar<br />

$10,000+<br />

Bulent and Mary Pulak<br />

Chris and Susan Lockwood<br />

Gerry and Brenda Schwartz<br />

Johanna P. Collester and Pat Budnick<br />

Mark and Marti Gaylord<br />

Paul and Jane Hitzelberger<br />

$5,000+<br />

American Legion Child Welfare<br />

Babbitt Family Charitable Trust,<br />

Ned and Susan Babbitt<br />

Brad and Andrea Sweet<br />

Charles and Joy Stanley<br />

Daniels Fund<br />

Francie Mortenson<br />

Geary Construction Inc.<br />

Harold and Georgie DeBlanc<br />

Richard and Janet Thompson<br />

Key Bank<br />

Pablo and Lynanne Nyarady<br />

Rick Jones<br />

Rocky Mountain Power<br />

Steve Leichter and Shari Patrick<br />

Tom Jepperson<br />

$2,500+<br />

David Johndrow<br />

Dick and Judy Valliere<br />

Greg and Carol Easton<br />

Herbert and Elsa Michael Foundation<br />

Jack and Marianne Ferraro<br />

John and Marva Warnock<br />

John Velja<br />

Michael and Lisa Herring<br />

Nate Wade Subaru<br />

O’Brian Family<br />

Richard Dudley and Susan Glasmann<br />

The Dayton Foundation<br />

Zion’s Bank<br />

$1,000+<br />

Bernie Little<br />

Bloomberg Foundation,<br />

John and Toni Bloomberg<br />

Brad and Lisa Wilson<br />

David Holland’s Resort<br />

Elmer and Emma Nyarady<br />

Harlan and Donna Gardiner<br />

Jim and Gail Riepe<br />

David and Jennifer Sachs<br />

Jon Jessup<br />

Karen Keating<br />

Keith and Nancy Rattie<br />

Kirk Langford<br />

Lail Vineyards, Jon and Robin Lail<br />

Linda and Steve Goldfarb<br />

Lori Kirk<br />

Mark and Dianne Prothro<br />

Michael Filippone<br />

Mike and Christina McGrath<br />

Mike Ruehr and Susan Bruner<br />

Mike and Jan Pazzi<br />

Minette Nelson<br />

Nicholas and Julie Eitel<br />

Peter and Cathy Belford<br />

Richard and Christine Steltzner<br />

Bob and Nancy DeFord<br />

Roy and Sheri Disney<br />

Scott and Karen Adelman<br />

Staker & Parson Companies<br />

Stein and Francios Eriksen<br />

Susan Strauss<br />

Tom and Lynn Fey<br />

Utah Horse Council<br />

Walt and Candy Brett<br />

$500+<br />

Amanda Greene<br />

Amy Courage<br />

Andy and Kathleen Blank<br />

Bill and Corree Grodnik<br />

Bill and Leanne Parry<br />

Craig and Bonnie Blackson<br />

Carter and Anna Rohrbaugh<br />

Colleen Buckley and David Reynolds<br />

Craig and Delia Reece<br />

Daniel Hess<br />

David and Joanne Krajeski<br />

David and Tina Williams<br />

Dennis and Sarah Hancock<br />

Don Armstrong<br />

Donald and Therese Liebentritt<br />

Don and Judy Horwitz<br />

Don and Anne Wood<br />

Edward and Barbara Johnson<br />

Ellen Engel<br />

Fred and Therese Milad<br />

John and Dee Jurrius<br />

John Moore<br />

Jon Sharp<br />

Joe and Peggy Eng<br />

Joseph Tomlinson<br />

Laura Gaylord<br />

Linda Jones<br />

Lindsay Parrish<br />

Lynne and John Haas<br />

Marty and Anne Roher<br />

Michael and Claudia Schaffield<br />

Michael and Meredith Mackris<br />

Neil and Gail Breton<br />

Neil and Karen Aldoroty<br />

Pamela Curry<br />

Park City Rotary Foundation<br />

Ray and Angie Carter<br />

Mike Henderson and Rena Jordan<br />

Ricky Tichman<br />

Shane and Jennifer Barber<br />

Stella Tavilla<br />

Steve and Juli Sala<br />

Susan Steinman<br />

Tom and Rebecca Love<br />

Travis and Alicia Vought<br />

$250+<br />

Albertson’s<br />

Andrew Altman<br />

Anonymous<br />

Wayne and Barbara Baumgardner<br />

Johannes and Barbara Nieuwland<br />

Bret and Alicia Butler<br />

Brett and Lori Kassing<br />

Brian and Jill Beck<br />

Cab 4 Ten<br />

Carlos and Michele Alegre<br />

Catherine Bradley<br />

Coleen Reardon<br />

Dana Evan<br />

Daniel Priestly<br />

Dennis Fitzgerald<br />

Douglas Curtiss<br />

Doug Fesler and Jill Fredston<br />

Erin Egan<br />

George Gellert<br />

Gordon and Kristine Strachan<br />

Greg Golding<br />

IBM Employee Service <strong>Center</strong><br />

Jim and Barbara Gaddis<br />

Jim and Zibby Tozer<br />

John and Elizabeth Schlichting<br />

John Fleming<br />

Joseph and Melinda Kalodimos<br />

Marc O’Brien<br />

Mary Jane Goodale<br />

Matthew and Christine Thompson<br />

Meeche White<br />

Rick Desvaux<br />

Steve Linck<br />

Steven Desautels and Melanie Edwards<br />

Steven and Barb Schaeffer<br />

Stewart Vandenberg<br />

Eric Hermann and<br />

Susan Fredston-Hermann<br />

Philip and Susan LePore<br />

Wasserman and Bennardini Katzmann<br />

$100+<br />

Scott and Allison Sauer<br />

Bill and Karen Gibbs<br />

Carol Stacahwick<br />

Clint and Stephanie Strohl<br />

Conor Kristensen<br />

Diane Johnson<br />

Edward and Valerie Ryan<br />

McElwain Family<br />

Gerald Dyer<br />

Gordon and Jill Ostler<br />

Jeffrey Lasell<br />

Karl Lincoln<br />

Kelly Brussio<br />

Kenneth and Kathy Howe<br />

Larain Jolley<br />

Laura Suesser<br />

Larry and Eileen Finan<br />

Letty Holloran Flat<br />

Lyman Printing & Stamp Co.<br />

Marc and Lauren Morse<br />

Mike and Kathy Lee<br />

Michelle Smith<br />

RE Jacobs<br />

Richie Smail<br />

Ryan Greenwood<br />

Sean Lowther and Patricia Dunn<br />

The Speech Connection<br />

The Williams Companies<br />

Valerie Van Damkellerher<br />

William and Saundie Stone<br />

$50+<br />

Amy Black<br />

Bret Smith<br />

Bruce Bard<br />

Kaleb Blackham<br />

Wayne and Carol Shutts<br />

Danny and Maggie Wood<br />

Darrin and Cynthia Walkenhorst<br />

DH and ML Hanscom<br />

Bruce and Gretchen Ratzlaff<br />

Hal and Desta Aure<br />

James Hill<br />

Katie Fort<br />

Kim Millikan<br />

Laurie Fergeson<br />

Lee Shuster and Linda Smith<br />

Liz Blackner<br />

Lyle Swenson<br />

Malia Robinson<br />

Michael and Marla Howard<br />

Marlo Banford<br />

Neil and Madeline Hirschfeld<br />

Nonie Lancaster<br />

Patrcia Y. Anderson<br />

Roy and Pat Kristensen<br />

Paul and Jackie Parker<br />

Peter Stefaniak<br />

Ray Webb and Candide Petrol<br />

Robert and Lynne Cox<br />

Richard and Jean Rapoport<br />

Stanley and Shauna Haacke<br />

Sydney Taylor<br />

TisBest Philantrophy<br />

under $50<br />

Alan Walton<br />

Alice Astroth<br />

Bobby Kwun and Patty Yun<br />

Brad and Mary Holbrook<br />

Bryan and Deloris Horn<br />

Carol Loforte<br />

Edwin and Colleen Alter<br />

Cindy Dechardt<br />

Doris Proctor<br />

Frederic and Flora Taylor<br />

Heather Gray<br />

Tim and Holly Hanson<br />

Jack and Helen Tykal<br />

Jack and Judy Klaveren<br />

Jeff and Cindy Zenger<br />

Jerry and Rachael Stephens<br />

Judith Sauer<br />

Ed and Judy Keane<br />

Karen Sands<br />

Kay Gushee<br />

Kimber Parry<br />

Lester and Safia Keller<br />

Margie Jensen<br />

Michael and Diane Hill-Fiben<br />

Nancy Kuhn<br />

Raeshell Sorensen<br />

Rick and Janet Urbom<br />

Bob Beaudoin<br />

Roger and Mary Ruff<br />

Sharm Cavagnolo<br />

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