Papoose Gives to Hailey Public Library, Warriors Lacross Club, and the Two Hearts North 4-H Club
May 20, 2013WOOD RIVER VALLEY, IDAHO – 21 May 2013 – $3,700 donated to great local organizations to further education and development of valley youth.
May’s Papoose Club meeting celebrated new lifetime members, and provided support of $3700 to the Hailey Public Library, the Wood River Warriors Lacross Club, and the Two Hearts North 4-H Club. The Club is gearing up for the Papoose Club Plant Extravaganza at Webb Garden Centers on June 1.
The Hailey Public Library received funds to purchase multiple copies of the summer reading books for WRMS students. The program supports reading skills and progression by providing books on the BCSD’s summer reading list for 6-8th graders. $15 family summer memberships are available for folks in the unincorporated county.
The Wood River Warriors Lacross Club was granted funds for the purchase of new jerseys. This growing sports club serves 45 children from ages 11 to 17 in the spring. The club is expanding and is open to all.
The Two Hearts North 4-H Club requesting funds to purchase new helmets and equipment for a summer developmental horseback riding program that serves over 60 children. Culminating in a presentation at the Blaine County Fair the first weekend in August, this 4-H program teaches children a multiplicity of lessons including equestrian skills, the value of hard work, and public speaking, among others.
In other news…
The Club celebrated members Debbie Johnson and Annie Bloomfield, as new lifetime members. This title is bestowed upon members who have been active in the club for 10 years. Congratulations to Debbie and Annie and thank you!
Get your shopping list ready, the Papoose Club Plant Extravaganza at Webb Garden Centers is coming fast! On Saturday, June 1st twenty percent of the day’s proceeds (excluding rocks and pavers sales) will be donated to the Papoose Club. Join the event on Facebook, tell us what great garden projects you have in mind this summer, and invite your friends!
About the Papoose Club – 60 years of Wood River Valley tradition!
Founded in 1954, the primary purpose of the Papoose Club is to promote and assist educational, cultural, and athletic growth for the children of the Wood River Valley.
Make Your Shopping List! June 1st Papoose Plant Extravaganza at Webb Garden Centers
May 17, 2013Get you summer living and gardening list ready, the June 1st Papoose Club Plant Extravaganza at Webb Garden Centers is just around the corner.
The annual Papoose Club Plant Extravaganza at Webb Garden Centers will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The event takes place from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the three local Webb Garden Center locations in Bellevue, Hailey, and Ketchum.
Webb will again generously donate a percentage of the day’s sales on everything except rocks and pavers to the Papoose Club. This is an ideal time to shop for all your garden and outdoor living needs, and at the same time contribute to a great local nonprofit.
Whether this is the year to overhaul your backyard or just add a few colorful accents to your home, Webb offers a range of exclusive products specifically selected for life in the Wood River Valley, extending beyond plants to unique home and garden merchandise.
The Papoose Club – whose mission is to promote and assist educational, cultural, and athletic growth for local children – relies on several key fundraising events, including the Plant Extravaganza at Webb Garden Center. The club’s other major fundraisers include the Wagon Days Pancake Breakfast and the Holiday Bazaar at Hemingway Elementary school in December. Papoose Club members and the expert staff at Webb Garden will be on hand to help.
For more information, please contact Lisa Huttinger at 309-399-3906 or lisahuttinger@gmail.com.
Join the event online and tell a friend!
About the Papoose Club:
Sixty years of Wood River Valley tradition!
Founded in 1954, the primary purpose of the Papoose Club is to promote and assist educational, cultural, and athletic growth for the children of the Wood River Valley. For more information about Papoose Club’s upcoming events or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit www.papooseclub.org.
Papoose Provides Needed Support to Aquatic Center, YMCA, Idaho BPA, and Youth Exchange
April 23, 2013The Papoose Club awarded $5,100 at the April meeting to the BCRD Aquatic Center, Wood River Valley YMCA, Idaho Business Professionals of America, and Tegernsee Youth Exchange.
Wood River YMCA Summer Camp
At the April Papoose Club meeting, members awarded a total of $5,100 to four local efforts supporting the children of the Wood River Valley.
BCRD Aquatic Center is seeking to fund the purchase of a new Log Roller. Papoose has made an award to support the purchase of this fun equipment that challenges and entertains hundreds of children of all ages throughout the summer. Further donations are being sought, for more information visit the BCRD aquatic site.
The Wood River High School Idaho Business Professionals of America chapter received funding to help pay for students to attend the National Leadership conference in Orlando. The BPA is the leading Career and Technical Student Organization for students pursuing careers in business management and information technology.
Wood River YMCA Summer Camp
The Wood River YMCA was provided with assistance for the cost of transporting summer camp attendees to Camp Perkins for a weekly outdoor camp experience. YMCA summer camps serve up to 250 children throughout the summer, many of whom would not otherwise have such a rich outdoor experience.
Students participating in the Tegernsee Youth Cultural Exchange will spend three weeks in Ketchum’s sister city Tegernesee, Germany and visiting Sun Valley’s sister city Kitzbuehl, Austria. A long tradition of cultural exchange between sister city youth has provided invaluable educational opportunities for local youth.
In other news…
Don’t miss the opportunity to support the Papoose Club on May 2 during the Idaho Gives day of philanthropy. For more information, please visit the Idaho Gives Papoose page. And plan to shop at the Papoose Club Plant Extravaganza at Webb Garden Centers on Saturday, June 1st; 20% of proceeds (excluding rocks and pavers sales) that day will be donated to the Papoose Club.
The Papoose club is taking nominations for member of the year. The honor is bestowed upon one of the club’s members each year by vote to recognize effort, dedication and Papoose spirit. Additionally, in May the new officer slate will be voted on. The club also wishes to welcome our newest member, and second male to join the club, Eric Wesley.
About the Papoose Club – 60 years of Wood River Valley tradition!
Founded in 1954, the primary purpose of the Papoose Club is to promote and assist educational, cultural, and athletic growth for the children of the Wood River Valley. For more information about Papoose Club’s upcoming events or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit www.papooseclub.org.
Members Night Out at Enoteca a Blast for Papoose
April 19, 2013
Usually seen with their sleeves rolled up flipping pancakes, serving soup, attaching racing bibs, or cheering on racers in the Kindercup or Croy Nordic Cup, the Papoose members enjoyed a night out together on Thursday at Enoteca.
The Papoose Club members enjoyed a Members Night Out at Enoteca. “It was a blast.” said organizers Anna Svidgal and Michele Cronin.
Members enjoy delicious food and a wine tasting at the new Ketchum restaurant Enoteca on the evening of Thursday, April 18th. “It was a fun time to connect as well as celebrate another year of club accomplishments,” reported Anna Svidgal.
The evening was filled with festive conversation, and discussions of upcoming club events like the Webb Plant Extravaganza that will be held Saturday, June 2. Papoose members reminisced on the fun times at the recent free community events put on by the club, as well as the long history of fun club community events and fundraisers.
“You usually see Papoose Club members with their sleeves rolled up flipping pancakes at Wagon Days, serving soup at the Holiday Bazaar, or attaching racing bibs and cheering on the racers in the Kindercup or Croy Nordic Cup,” reported Michele Cronin. “But last night we got our festive on!”
The Papoose Club is in its 60th year and going strong, fulfilling its mission is to support Educational, Cultural and Athletic Growth for Children of the Wood River Valley. Please remember us on May 2, during the Idaho Gives philanthropic day.
The Papoose Club welcomes new members at any time. If you are interested in joining this dynamic group of volunteers, please contact the Papoose Club at 726-6642.
About the Papoose Club – 60 years of Wood River Valley tradition:
Founded in 1954, the primary purpose of the Papoose Club is to promote and assist educational, cultural, and athletic growth for the children of the Wood River Valley. For more information about Papoose Club’s upcoming events or to make a tax-deductible contribution, contact us.
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On May 2, Share the Love with The Papoose Club as Part of Idaho Gives
April 12, 2013
| Idaho Gives is a day for philanthropy across Idaho, to be held May 2. The Wood River Valley has many wonderful nonprofits, collaborating to make this valley the special place it is.The Papoose Club, whose mission is to support Educational, Cultural and Athletic Growth for Children of the Wood River Valley is participating in Idaho Gives. Please visit and bookmark the Papoose Club Idaho Gives donation page and help us get the word out by sharing this post and telling your friends!If you or your friends are interested in donating to the Papoose Club, please consider making your charitable gift on May 2. Organized by the Idaho Nonprofit Center, Idaho Gives is an opportunity for our community to demonstrate its ongoing generosity and inspire those who have never given a philanthropic gift to give on a single day.Please share your love and support for the children of the Wood River Valley community. Spread the word via Facebook, email, telephone, encouraging your friends and family to check it out. Gifts given through www.idahogives.com on May 2 qualify the Papoose Club and other participating organization for additional cash prizes.”Our impact in the community is significant and far-reaching,” stated Danni Dean, President of the Papoose Club. “In a given year, we provide financial support to more than 30 different organizations that all contribute in meaningful ways to the growth of local kids.”The more funding the Papoose Club receives, the more fun events we can hold (like the Kindercup Alpine ski race and the Croy Cup Nordic race) and the more funds we can grant to great groups and organizations.Raise money online for PAPOOSE CLUB |
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Update:
Thank you to all who chose to give to the Papoose Club and other local nonprofits on May 2nd for the Idaho Gives day of philanthropy. Nonprofits throughout the state of Idaho cumulatively raised $578,000. The Papoose Club raised $465.
Papoose Supports Boy Scouts, Model UN, Senior Bash, and Bug Zoo in March Meeting
March 18, 2013
Wood River High School Model United Nations Club
$5,100 was allotted by Papoose Club members this month to four local organizations benefitting the Wood River valley’s youth.
The Boy Scouts from various local troops received monies to assist in the cost of getting four local committed scouts to the Boy Scout National Jamboree in Virginia this summer. The Jamboree unites about 50,000 scouts to participate in a variety of leadership, citizenship, community service, and recreational activities.
The WRHS Model UN Club received funds to defray the costs of high school students who participated in the 3-day Berkeley Model United Nations event. Students researched, wrote on, and debated humanitarian issues an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about civics, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy.
The Senior Bash, organized by the WRHS PTA, was awarded funds towards the entertainment for this year’s event. The drug and alcohol free post-graduation party is shaping up to be an amazing night of entertainment that should be a great reward for the hard work of our graduating class.
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden was granted money to subsidize the upgrading of equipment and purchase of models for the Bug Zoo. The Bug Zoo is a cherished tradition introducing over 1,000 school-aged children to the insect kingdom; this year the theme is the four elements.
About the Papoose Club:
Founded in 1954, the Papoose Club provides important financial support to local organizations that serve children in the Wood River Valley. For more information about Papoose Club’s upcoming events or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit papooseclub.org.
Media Contact:
Anna Mathieu
Papooseclub @ gmail . com
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Over 300 Kindercup Racers Shred Up a Spectacular Sun Valley Day
March 11, 2013More than 300 young racers participated in the 57th annual Kindercup. This year’s race was dedicated to the memory of Alice Schernthanner, and three of her grandchildren participated. Costumes lit up a very sunny day, and fun was had by all. The results follow.
 US Bank Aurelie Bayer awarding a silver dollar |
 Andres Schernthanners’ Kindercup Memorabilia |
 Andi Meucci, Maggie & Ruby Thurston |
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO – March 11, 2013 (updated March 17, 2013)
327 young racers skied in the annual Kindercup this year. The 57th annual race was dedicated to the memory of long-time Papoose member Alice Schernthanner. Out to enjoy the spirit of the day were three of Alice’s grandchildren: William Hubbard, Espen & Magdelene Schernthanner. Espen took 1st place amongst 3-year old boys.
Kindercup chairs Louise Issacs and Camie Gorringe encouraged costumes this year, and many racers and spectators obliged with colorful and festive costumes which speckled Dollar’s slopes. There was even a sighting of Santa Claus. Doran Key was the race official extraordinaire, orchestrating racers, timers, and results.
The beautiful Sun Valley weather delightfully perfected a wonderful day that the Papoose Club can pull off only with the valuable participation of our sponsors and volunteers. Thank you to the Sun Valley Company, Jane’s Artifacts, Power Engineers, Smith Optics, US Bank, Clif Bar, the Sun Valley Race Department, and the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Alpine Race department.
Drum roll… The podium winners were:
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 2 Costumed Kindern  KinderPunk 2013  Louise Isaacs Co-Chair Kindercup 2013  Grace Rocco 3-year old girls  Levi Renner 4-year old boys |
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Click here for the Kindercup Results 2013.
Updated/corrected results are in: PDF
Corrections:
3-year old boys:
#118 Wyatt Gilmour (incorrectly recorded as Gumour)
4-year old girls:
#189 Hadley Vandenberg (incorrectly recorded as Vandenburgh)
6 & 7 year old girls:
#51 Sarah Ewing had a time of 24.78 (mistakenly reported as 20.78)
#48 Adisyn Mary no time recorded (she was omitted from the first reported results)
#52 Molly Poderick had a time of 37.84 (she was omitted from the first reported results)
11 & 12-year old year girls:
Fynn Dykhouse (incorrectly recorded as Flynn Dyhouse)
About the Kindercup:
The Kindercup is a free race open to non-sanctioned racers up through age 12. The Papoose Club has been holding this event since 1957. The event is a “fun” raiser, and is subsidized by the club and our generous sponsors, as well as many volunteers.
About the Papoose Club:
Founded in 1954, the primary purpose of the Papoose Club is to promote and assist educational, cultural, and athletic growth for the children of the Wood River Valley. For more information about Papoose Club’s upcoming events or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit www.papooseclub.org.
Papoose Club Makes Ample Awards at the February Meeting
February 26, 2013
Blaine County Education Foundation & Shawn Schumacher
The Papoose Club was gratified to be able to provide funds for programs and scholarships to several long-time valley organizations:
Higher Ground Sun Valley (formerly known as Sun Valley Adaptive Sports) was granted monies for scholarships and subsidization of an expanded summer program. The program will now serve 45 children locally, which is double the participants.
Environmental Resource Center received funding to support the scholarships for the summer EcoCamps which foster a connection between humans and their environment and teach outdoor leadership skills. The ERC is in its 20th year.
Blaine County Education Foundation was awarded monies to cover the second half of after school programs which offer math tutoring and social learning skill development.
Don’t miss the Kindercup alpine races at Dollar Mountain on Sunday March 10th, which is dedicated to Alice Schernthanner. We are encouraging participants to wear costumes this year! The Papoose Club gladly welcomes volunteers – come out and be a part of the fun. Contact Louise Issacs to volunteer (email or 720-5931).
About the Papoose Club:
Founded in 1954, the Papoose Club provides important financial support to local organizations that serve children in the Wood River Valley. For more information about Papoose Club’s upcoming events or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit papooseclub.org.
Media Contact:
Anna Mathieu
Papooseclub @ gmail . com
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Kindercup 2013 – The Papoose Club Dedicates the 2013 Race to Alice Schernthanner.
February 19, 2013
Alice Schernthanner
Papoose Lifetime Member
Dress up in your finest hillside costumes to honor Alice Schernthanner at the 57th annual Papoose Club Kindercup race on Sunday, March 10.
Alice Schernthanner was an integral part of the annual Kindercup. Alice loved children and loved skiing, and spent twenty-five years with the Sun Valley Ski School as both instructor and Children’s Program Supervisor. The Papoose Club wishes to dedicate this year’s race to Alice and we strongly encourage racers to dress up in fun and festive costumes to celebrate!
This free race is open to all non-sanctioned racers ages 3-12, on skis or snowboards. Races will begin at 10:15am preceded by check-in and bib pick-up. Please check in even if you have pre-registered starting at 8:30; it will go more quickly if participants pre-register. The race begins at 10:15 and the awards ceremony will be held at 12:30.
Pre-registration can be done by downloading the form online at and mailing it back by March 6. Pre-registration will take also place at Sturtevant’s Hailey and Ketchum, Atkinson’s Park, Formula Sports, and Dollar Mountain. This is a fun community event and it takes a lot of participation. If you can volunteer, please contact Louise Issacs to sign up (email or 720-5931).
Generous sponsorship comes from the Sun Valley Company, Power Engineers, Smith Optics, US Bank, Clif Bar, and the Papoose Club; and invaluable assistance from the Dollar Mountain Race and Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Alpine Race departments. Give these organizations a thank you and a round of applause.
| Download: Kindercup-Pre-Registration-Form |
| Race Date: | Sunday, March 10 |
| Check-in / Registration: | 8:30-9:30 |
| Races Begin at: | 10:15 |
| Awards Ceremony: | 12:30 |
| Location: | Dollar Mountain |
| Cost: | Free |
| Details: | Wear a costume! |
| Pre-Registration Locations: | |
| Sturtevant’s Hailey and Ketchum | |
| Atkinson’s Park | |
| Formula Sports | |
| Dollar Cabin | |
| Download Form Online | Pre-registration closes March 6. |
Croy Nordic Cup Race Results & Thank Yous
February 11, 2013It was a beautiful Sun Valley day for the Croy Nordic Cup (held at Sun Valley)!
We would like to thank the following people and organizations for helping to make our 2013 Croy Cup Nordic ski race successful. With a last-minute move to Sun Valley due to lack of snow, we could not have done it without the help of Dave Bingham and the SVSEF, Ivana Radlova and the Sun Valley Company, Davis Embroidery, Kevin Sweigert, Albertsons, Atkinsons’, and the Hailey Coffee Company. Many thanks also to the multitude of members, friends, and family who have volunteered their time and talent over the past seven years for this event.
Croy Nordic Cup 2013 at Sun Valley Nordic Center
Results
| 4 & Under Boys, classic Levi Renner 3:27 4 & Under Girls, classic 5 & 6 Boys, classic 7 & 8 Boys, skate 7 & 8 Girls, skate |
  
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7 & 8 Boys, classic Calvin Miller 5:36 9 & 10 Boys, skate 9 & 10 Girls, skate Kate Horowitz 5:43 |
 
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11+ Boys, skate Luke Dean 7:36 Cash Dart 7:40 11+ Girls, skate |
Papoose Club Makes Generous Donations at January Meeting
January 29, 2013HAILEY, ID., January 29, 2013 – At the January meeting of Papoose Club, members voted to donate $4,910 to four local organizations serving local children.
Girls on the Run
Following a very successful Holiday Bazaar, monies donated by The Toy Store as the chosen recipient of the inaugural ‘Share the Spirit’ benefit, and the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Papoose Club was able to make contributions to: Girls on the Run®, Sun Valley Youth Hockey, Nurture, and The Mountain School.
Girls on the Run® received funding to support the growing program which now serves approximately 150 girls. GOTR is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls age eight to thirteen years old (3rd-8th grade) that combines training for a 5K running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.
Sun Valley Youth Hockey was awarded monies to assist in providing scholarships. This program provides high-quality ice hockey programs to over 175 children ages 5 to 18. Sun Valley Youth Hockey works with all participants to reach their athletic potential by teaching skills that enhance the performance and enjoyment of ice hockey, while also developing lifetime skills of goal setting, commitment, self-discipline, determination, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Nurture received assistance to fund the program expansion to Bellevue Elementary school Kindergarten and First grades. Papoose Club members embraced Nurture’s efforts to empower family members of all ages with the tools and resources needed to prepare healthy and delicious meals, even when faced with limited time and budget.
The Mountain School was provided with funds to purchase youth sized snowshoes for winter outdoor recreation, lessons, and nature walks. The Waldorf School provides local kids programs that strive to awaken and encourage exploration through the head, heart, and hands (thinking, feeling and willing).
Mark your calendar! The Papoose Club’s Croy Cup (formerly the Quigley Cup) is just around the corner on Sunday, February 11th. This Nordic Ski Race is free and open to all kids ages 13 and under. Registration begins at 10:00 at the Croy Nordic Center in Hailey; the race starts at 11:00.
About the Papoose Club:
Founded in 1954, the Papoose Club provides important financial support to local organizations that serve children and makes it possible for kids of the Wood River Valley to grow up with access to a wide variety of activities. Originally started by a group of local moms as an informal ski/babysitting co-op, the club has evolved into a service and fundraising organization and incorporated as a non-profit in 1975. For more information about Papoose Club’s upcoming events or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit www.papooseclub.org.
Media Contact:
Anna Mathieu
papooseclub@gmail.com
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Christmas Bazaar showcases handmade gifts — Popular craft show benefits kid programs
November 28, 2012By JENNIFER LIEBRUM – Express Staff Writer
There’s nothing like a handcrafted Christmas ornament, decoration or simply a gift to feel the true spirit of giving this season. Knowing that someone’s hard work and creativity will become a part of Christmas past and future seems as rewarding as the giving.
For 22 years now, the Papoose Club, whose mission is to support local youth-oriented groups through fundraising activities and events in the Wood River Valley, has provided a venue for such heartfelt exchanges at its annual Holiday Bazaar, held at Hemingway Elementary School in Ketchum, Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Holiday Bazaar is a juried arts show that features high-quality handcrafted goods from more than 50 vendors from across the Intermountain West…