High Peaks Resort 'Spring For Hope' Deadline Extended; Judges Announced
LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid is extending the deadline for receipt of applications for its Spring For Hope(SM) initiative to midnight, October 22, 2011. Spring For Hope is open to all 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations actively engaged in fundraising for their organization.
Applications have been rolling in for the unprecedented opportunity that will give two organizations each free use of the resort – including two nights' accommodations (up to 133 rooms), free meeting space (up to 10,000 square feet), free audiovisual and support services, and 50 percent off all related catering for three days during April 8 to 18, 2012.
The winners – to be announced in mid-November – will be judged on their impact in benefitting the communities they serve. The panel of judges includes:
- Ted Blazer, President and CEO of the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), which hosts numerous international sporting events and championships in the Lake Placid area.
- Pauline Frommer, noted syndicated newspaper columnist and WOR radio talk show host heard on 130 stations nationwide, and creator of the award-winning "Pauline Frommer Guides".
- Truett Martin, Vice President of Hotel Performance for Lane Hospitality, which owns and manages High Peaks Resort.
- John W. Mills, PhD., distinguished President of Paul Smith's College – The College of the Adirondack Mountains, offering degrees in hospitality, culinary arts, biology, natural resources and business.
- Benita Zahn, award-winning co-anchor of Albany's WNYT News Channel 13 and co-producer and host of "Health LINK" on WMHT.
"The quality of life in our community is directly impacted by our non-profits, and with Spring for Hope, we can add our support and hopefully increase the good they do," said Don Reaser, General Manager of High Peaks Resort. "This is an outstanding opportunity for the winning organizations to do whatever they want with our gift – from holding a fundraiser, offering a thank you trip to staff and volunteers, to planning an annual meeting, seminar or retreat."
High Peaks Resort offers the Adirondacks' newest and most business-focused AAA Four Diamond conference facilities with expansive meeting space and the latest in conference-support technology. Located in the heart of Lake Placid, overlooking Mirror Lake and steps from historic Main Street, the entire resort will be made available to the winning non-profits.
Eligible non-profits can apply for consideration by visiting www.springforhope.net and completing the application and other requirements. For submissions, questions or other inquiries, email the application and paperwork to [email protected] with "Spring For Hope" in the subject line; or write Spring For Hope, High Peaks Resort, 2384 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY 12946; or fax to 518-523-9908, or call Lori Fitzgerald at 518-523-4411, ext. 361.
SOURCE High Peaks Resort
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