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PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR TONIGHT'S MEETING
The Gateway Disabled Ski Program is preparing for the upcoming 2009-2010 ski season. The Board of Directors meeting will be held on:
Monday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m.
CiCi Pizza
9745 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119 Map
* (314) 963-7200.
In accordance with our by-laws Directors and Officers will be nominated and elected at this meeting. We will be considering changes and improvements for the upcoming season. Your suggestions are appreciated. All interested persons are encouraged to attend.
Thank you Lyle and members of the Greater St. Louis Pest Control Association for your continuing support of the Annual Golf Tournament.
STAY IN TOUCH!!
SIGN UP FOR THE GATEWAY DISABLED SKI PROGRAM FACEBOOK PAGE
AND DOWNLOAD THE GATEWAY BENEFIT BAR.
GATEWAY DISABLED SKI PROGRAM WILL RECEIVE .10 FOR EACH SEARCH ON THE BENEFIT BAR.
SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!.
The Gateway Disabled Ski Program offers athletes an opportunity to achieve through a variety of exciting winter snow sport adventures, including alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski biking, downhill, slalom and giant slalom racing.
The Gateway Disable Ski Program provides modern up-to-date adaptive ski equipment, instruction to disabled skiers and professional instruction to volunteers.
This program is open to any athlete who needs adaptive snow sport equipment or special instruction. Adaptive ski equipment and instruction is available to athletes with all levels of ability from beginner to advanced.
Experience the Difference, Experience the Fun!
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Mission Statement
The Gateway Disabled Ski Program is a not-for-profit, recreational ski
program for children and adults with disabilities. We are committed to the
development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by
providing an affordable ski experience. Our objective is to build self-
esteem, confidence, physical development, socialization and fun that
enhance active participation in all aspects of our community by promoting
the concept of ability through integration, public awareness and education.
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2008-2008 Ski Season
Schedule of Events
February 7, 2009 Delta Gamma Ski Camp
February 26, 2009 End of Year Celebration for Thursday Skiers
March 2, 2009 End of Year Celebration for Monday Skiers
June 1, 2009 The 19th annual Greater St. Louis Pest Control Golf
Tournament
* Throughout the Season on Hill Training for Volunteers
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The Gateway Disabled Ski Program provides services to physically disabled, visually and hearing impaired, mentally challenged, developmentally disabled and behaviorally challenged athletes. Disabilities include but are not limited to: ADD, Amputation, Arthritis, Autism, Behavioral Disorders, Bone Disorders, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Disabilities, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fragile X, Hemophilia, Learning Disabilities, Little People, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Disorder, Muscular Dystrophy, Nerve Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Paraplegia, Post-Polio, Quadriplegia, Respiratory Disorder, Spina Bifida,Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Substance Abuse, Vision Loss/Blindness.
Athletes regardless of their disability can learn to ski, board and bike with their friends and family. The Gateway Disabled Ski Program has expanded services throughout the community and now offers a wide array of programs designed to reach as many athletes as possible.
Physically Challenged Athletes
Wounded Veterans and Recovering Active Duty Soldiers
Visually Impaired Athletes
Hearing Impaired Athletes
Special Olympic Recreational Program
Special Olympic Race Program
Adaptive Ski Camps
Hidden Valley School Field Trips
Community Service Programs including Scouts, Church and Community Groups.
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The Gateway Disabled Ski Program communicates by e-mail. Athletes, Volunteers, Sponsorships and Donations
Please send your e-mail address to:
gdspstlouis@yahoo.com
Gateway Disabled Ski Program
5924 Flint Ridge Road
Pacific, Missouri 63069
636 938-6478
Visit your local Schnucks Store and request a Schnucks eScrip Community Card. Present your card every time you shop at Schnucks and they will contribute 3% of your purchase to the Gateway Disabled Ski Program.
Contact your Human Resources Department at your place of employment. Ask if they have community support programs that will allow you to apply for a volunteer grant or matching funds for the Gateway Disabled Ski Program.
The Gateway Disabled Ski Program is a not-for-profit (c)(3) Program registered in the State of Missouri.
All contributions are Tax Deductible.
There is no paid staff.
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How You Can Help?
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are the backbone of Gateway Disabled Ski Program.
We depend on you.
GDSP needs non-skiing and skiing volunteers.
Novice, intermediate and experienced skiers can help our athletes.
Volunteers may assist skiers on a one-to-one basis as a "ski buddy" on the hill or help maintain equipment, fit athletes to equipment, organize and coordinate volunteers, athletes and events.
FREE SKI LESSONS AND TRAINING IS PROVIDED.
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Athletes and Volunteers
Register Now
Print out your application and bring it to Hidden Valley
December 3, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Sponsorships, Donations, Volunteer
www.gdsp.org
gdsp.org@hotmail.com
636-938-6478
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