Volume 10 | September 6, 2018
Fall Updates & Volunteer Opportunities
This issue focuses on the ways that volunteers make a difference at The Mountain and some of the opportunities available for volunteering in the coming months. Also, some current giving opportunities you won't want to miss!
From Nominating Committee
This is the call for self-nominations to Mountain Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee ! For more information about these two ways of sharing your time and talent, please contact Nominating Committee co-chair, Tandy Scheffler (865) 310-0189 by Sept. 25th.    For more information....
Volunteers--The Heart of The Mountain!
Needing a change of scenery?  Wanting to mobilize your body and do good for others? Looking to cultivate some good karma?

If the answer to these questions is YES--then consider arranging a volunteer stay at The Mountain! Volunteering at The Mountain is a wonderful, budget friendly way to enjoy this special place. Here is how it works....  Continue reading...
Volunteer Work Weekend II
Back by popular demand! Our second Volunteer Work Weekend of the year will be on Sept. 14-16. It's a perfect time of year to volunteer at The Mountain! Work Weekend, part 2, is coming up on September 14-16, and have we got a fun bunch of projects to tackle! Register today...
Silent Auction 2018 Begins Soon
Plans are under way for our 2nd Spirit of The Mountain Silent Auction event. You can help us reach and exceed our $3,000 goal by donating items and bidding on others. We are currently seeking your donation of vacation property rentals and hosted B&B getaways. We will start the bidding on these "big ticket" items next week, with onsite bidding in October and November. Continue reading...
It's Annual Appeal Time!
The Mountain is about to reach the 40 year mark--with preparations for our 40th Thanksgiving Weekend well under way. After four decades of enriching thousands of people's lives, creating a strong and supportive community, and caring for our precious natural setting, we can be grateful. The Mountain has a bright future, thanks to you. Here are some highlights for us to celebrate ...

Continue reading & Click HERE to Donate.
Stable to Classroom Project
We have a $10,000 Matching Challenge for you! Imagine this rundown stable being converted to a dynamic classroom space we are calling the Living Learning Laboratory...It will take at least $25,000 to realize this vision and you can help. Double your gift today!   Continue reading...
Still Time to Win a Week at Camp!

Win a gift certificate for one week of 2019 traditional MountainCamp for a kid in your life–-a $625 value! $60/ticket or $200/4 tickets. Winners will be notified by phone call and email within 24 hours of the drawing on Oct. 15th, The Mountain's Birthday! All proceeds benefit the Mountain Campership Fund. For more info...
The Mountain's Wish List
The Mountain benefits greatly each year from In- Kind Donations of needed new or used-in-good condition equipment, maintenance and office supplies, furnishings, and farming tools that often are beyond our annual operating budget. Check out our updated Wish List to see if there are any items that you may have to donate!
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