Announcing the First Annual Jeff Wagner Memorial Scholarship

At a recent executive board meeting, we had a discussion of ways that the Snow Snakes, as a club, might be able to give something back to the community. From this discussion, the idea to establish the Jeff Wagner Memorial Scholarship was born.

As many members of the Snow Snakes know, Jeff Wagner was an active, enthusiastic member of our club. He passed away, doing what he loved most, on the ski slope at Jiminy Peak on December 18, 2010.  Jeff was a friend and skiing buddy to many of us. He was a wonderful, giving man who loved to ski as much as he loved anything (except perhaps, the people who were most important in his life). In memory of Jeff, the Snow Snakes are planning to award a college scholarship in his name, beginning this year, 2011, to a deserving high school senior member of the Snow Snakes who is going on to post-secondary education.

Members who are interested in making a contribution to the scholarship fund can do so by adding the amount that you would like to donate to your membership dues for the 2011-2012 season. There will be a space on the membership renewal form which allows you to fill in the amount that you would like to donate. Since the Snow Snakes are not a non-profit charitable organization, contributions to the scholarship fund will not be tax deductible. Nonetheless, every little bit helps! The club itself will make a significant contribution to the
scholarship fund, with the final amount of the award depending upon contributions received.

For further information about the Jeff Wagner Memorial Scholarship, or to volunteer to be a part of the scholarship committee, please contact Patti Christiana at Pattic1745@comcast.net.