Thriving In This Time Of Challenge
It’s no secret the past year has been one of challenge for nonprofit organizations and for the individuals, companies and organizations who support us. As I look back on the past year, however, it is the upside of working in this challenging economic environment that strikes me, that inspires me. As Nordic and backcountry winter enthusiasts and conservationists we are part of a remarkable community: a community that is responding to the current challenge with increased support for Winter Wildlands Alliance and the work we are doing. Because of our dedicated supporters and partners WWA is not only surviving but thriving. The fact is, FY09 was our best year ever for both individual contributions and support from our outdoor industry partners. Remarkable, isn’t it? And humbling. As a result, WWA has a more robust work plan than ever. We’ve expanded our geographic presence along with our advocacy services and we’re perfectly positioned to take advantage of what may be the best opportunity we’ve ever had to change national policy and to finally bring balance to the way our public lands are managed during winter. All of us at WWA understand, of course, that this support and the personal sacrifice it represents from our members and partners brings with it a heavy responsibility to accomplish our mission. To you, our dedicated members and supporters, I offer my heartfelt appreciation. I also pledge to honor your support by protecting the wild winter places we all love. Keep the wild in winter!
Winter Wildlands Alliance achieved concrete and measurable results during our fiscal year 2009 (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009) toward our mission of promoting and protecting winter wildlands and a quality human-powered snowsports experience.
To see the entire PDF version of our newsletter and the annual report, please download the latest version here or visit www.winterwildlands.org.
