Hello MAST Athletes and Families:
Attached is information on our newest MAST (individual) fundraiser selling $50 gift cards to Parosole restaurants (at a 10% discount of $45). This fundraiser will offer to athletes to help defray the costs of skiing with MAST. If you want to participate, you need to ACT VERY SOON!
I hope that many of you will participate in this great opportunity. The MAST Board and coaches work hard to keep our expenses as low as possible so that this sport is affordable for a larger pool of Mpls students than it would otherwise be. We try to find ways for families to raise money that will directly benefit their athlete. Take advantage of this fundraiser today.
Good luck.
Mark Conway
Head Coach, Mpls Alpine Ski Team
612-275-8392
MAST Fundraising Program – 2014/2015
Parasole Restaurant Gift Cards
Parasole gift cards are worth $50 at any Parasole restaurant and sell for $45/card (10% off). There are many restaurants in the Parasole family and they’re located all over the Twin Cities with several located in Southwest Minneapolis. Read below for restaurants with their unique descriptions.
You determine how much you want to sell. Here’s how it works:
You preorder cards that you commit to sell (email ebsavage@reganinv.com by the preorder dates below);
Erle will notify the Treasurer of your expected fee credit.
You sell the cards for $45 apiece. Checks are made out to MAST.
You return the checks/cash for cards sold to Erle at 5000 Abbott Ave S.
You get a credit for $20.00 for each card sold towards your team fee, season pass, or Giants Ridge fee.
You can sell as many as you desire, but you need to pre-order them because we buy them in bulk for our team. You are responsible for selling ALL of the cards you order, so be sure you can sell what you order.
Preorder by: Monday November 10
Pick up Cards: 11/17 - Hyland Season Pass/Picture Night @ Hyland
ALL $$ collected for sold cards must be returned before 12/15. Please email Erle at:ebsavage@reganinv.com to make arrangements to turn in your sales.
Here is a list of the restaurants that will honor the Parasole gift card.
Manny's Steakhouse
The classic NY steakhouse, Manny’s is rated top-five in America by the Zagat guide. This bastion of beef serves dry-aged steaks, dayboat-fresh seafood and the city’s best sides. A perennial Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” winner, it is located in downtown Minneapolis at the Foshay.
Mozza Mia
A humble pizzeria delivering an experience worth bragging about, Mozza Mia Pizza Pie & Mozzarella Bar brings artisan preparation and a maniacal focus on quality to wood-fired pizza, homemade mozzarella, bruschetta, and a few well-chosen pastas, salads and desserts. Mozza Mia also features beer, wine, and a full bar.
Burger Jones
A burger bar located in Minneapolis and Burnsville, Burger Jones will feed your burger fix 7 days a week. Dine inside, at the bar or on the patio, or get your order to-go and have a picnic. Burger Jones offers a full menu, full bar, daily happy hours and late-night dining in a casual atmosphere.
Chino Latino
Experience street food from the Hot Zones in this stunning, sexy getaway to the Equator, serving small and large plates from the Caribbean to Mexico, on to Polynesia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan and India. Chino Latino also features Uptown’s most intriguing cocktails and one of the city’s premier group dining venues.
Salut Bar Américain
Everybody needs a neighborhood French joint, and Salut is just that: casual, comfortable, with a menu broad enough for Americans yet refined enough for zee French. Join us in St. Paul or Edina for cocktails and wine at the bar, oysters on the half shell, an extraordinary burger and fries, or the single best bowl of French Onion Soup this side of the Seine.
Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse
Whether you’re lunching with clients or having dinner with the kids, Pittsburgh Blue’s dining room, Blue Tavern bar and private Club Room provide the refinement you want, the comfort you crave, and the affordability you need.
Muffuletta
Enjoy simply, perfectly prepared scratch cooking at St. Paul’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Our firstborn, Muffuletta is intimate, comfortable and boasts perhaps the best patio dining in the city. The menu changes daily and seasonally based on market availability. In an era of chains and theme restaurants, Muffuletta is refreshingly unique – and uniquely delicious.
Good Earth
The standard-setter for flavorful natural foods dining in Minnesota, Good Earth in Edina and Roseville serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting perfect for couples and families alike. Treat yourself to pristine greens, luscious fresh fruits, and naturally raised meats and seafood, as well as an impressive selection of organic wines.
Attached is information on our newest MAST (individual) fundraiser selling $50 gift cards to Parosole restaurants (at a 10% discount of $45). This fundraiser will offer to athletes to help defray the costs of skiing with MAST. If you want to participate, you need to ACT VERY SOON!
I hope that many of you will participate in this great opportunity. The MAST Board and coaches work hard to keep our expenses as low as possible so that this sport is affordable for a larger pool of Mpls students than it would otherwise be. We try to find ways for families to raise money that will directly benefit their athlete. Take advantage of this fundraiser today.
Good luck.
Mark Conway
Head Coach, Mpls Alpine Ski Team
612-275-8392
MAST Fundraising Program – 2014/2015
Parasole Restaurant Gift Cards
Parasole gift cards are worth $50 at any Parasole restaurant and sell for $45/card (10% off). There are many restaurants in the Parasole family and they’re located all over the Twin Cities with several located in Southwest Minneapolis. Read below for restaurants with their unique descriptions.
You determine how much you want to sell. Here’s how it works:
You preorder cards that you commit to sell (email ebsavage@reganinv.com by the preorder dates below);
Erle will notify the Treasurer of your expected fee credit.
You sell the cards for $45 apiece. Checks are made out to MAST.
You return the checks/cash for cards sold to Erle at 5000 Abbott Ave S.
You get a credit for $20.00 for each card sold towards your team fee, season pass, or Giants Ridge fee.
You can sell as many as you desire, but you need to pre-order them because we buy them in bulk for our team. You are responsible for selling ALL of the cards you order, so be sure you can sell what you order.
Preorder by: Monday November 10
Pick up Cards: 11/17 - Hyland Season Pass/Picture Night @ Hyland
ALL $$ collected for sold cards must be returned before 12/15. Please email Erle at:ebsavage@reganinv.com to make arrangements to turn in your sales.
Here is a list of the restaurants that will honor the Parasole gift card.
Manny's Steakhouse
The classic NY steakhouse, Manny’s is rated top-five in America by the Zagat guide. This bastion of beef serves dry-aged steaks, dayboat-fresh seafood and the city’s best sides. A perennial Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” winner, it is located in downtown Minneapolis at the Foshay.
Mozza Mia
A humble pizzeria delivering an experience worth bragging about, Mozza Mia Pizza Pie & Mozzarella Bar brings artisan preparation and a maniacal focus on quality to wood-fired pizza, homemade mozzarella, bruschetta, and a few well-chosen pastas, salads and desserts. Mozza Mia also features beer, wine, and a full bar.
Burger Jones
A burger bar located in Minneapolis and Burnsville, Burger Jones will feed your burger fix 7 days a week. Dine inside, at the bar or on the patio, or get your order to-go and have a picnic. Burger Jones offers a full menu, full bar, daily happy hours and late-night dining in a casual atmosphere.
Chino Latino
Experience street food from the Hot Zones in this stunning, sexy getaway to the Equator, serving small and large plates from the Caribbean to Mexico, on to Polynesia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan and India. Chino Latino also features Uptown’s most intriguing cocktails and one of the city’s premier group dining venues.
Salut Bar Américain
Everybody needs a neighborhood French joint, and Salut is just that: casual, comfortable, with a menu broad enough for Americans yet refined enough for zee French. Join us in St. Paul or Edina for cocktails and wine at the bar, oysters on the half shell, an extraordinary burger and fries, or the single best bowl of French Onion Soup this side of the Seine.
Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse
Whether you’re lunching with clients or having dinner with the kids, Pittsburgh Blue’s dining room, Blue Tavern bar and private Club Room provide the refinement you want, the comfort you crave, and the affordability you need.
Muffuletta
Enjoy simply, perfectly prepared scratch cooking at St. Paul’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Our firstborn, Muffuletta is intimate, comfortable and boasts perhaps the best patio dining in the city. The menu changes daily and seasonally based on market availability. In an era of chains and theme restaurants, Muffuletta is refreshingly unique – and uniquely delicious.
Good Earth
The standard-setter for flavorful natural foods dining in Minnesota, Good Earth in Edina and Roseville serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting perfect for couples and families alike. Treat yourself to pristine greens, luscious fresh fruits, and naturally raised meats and seafood, as well as an impressive selection of organic wines.
2015 Banquet
Great night, to cap off an even better season. Thanks for all of the memories. Stay tuned for more pictures.
Great night, to cap off an even better season. Thanks for all of the memories. Stay tuned for more pictures.
Congrats to all of the MAST Plungers - Paige, Seth, Elsa, Addie, Kate, Rose, Molly, Helen, Maia, Wilson, Austin, Sean, Will, Anna, Brigetta, Avery, Liam, Julia and Elora. Your raised $1425 for MN Special Olympics. It was a beautiful day to jump into Lake Calhoun. Thanks to everyone who turned out to support and cheer them on.
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Congratulations to Will (11th), Eleanor (11th), Isabel, Seth and Logan on a job well done.
The Section IV Championship
Congratulations to all the athletes selected to represent our Minneapolis high schools at the 2015 Section IV Championships at Wild Mountain Ski Area. South: Seth Koepcke Roosevelt: Odin Mueller, Gunnar Legler, and Brennan Sele Washburn Boys: Logan Griggs, Luke Conway, Thomas Leicester, Nathan Goldman, Auggie Bent, Wilson Psotka and Avery Carlson (Alternate). Washburn Girls: Isabel Berg, Ahnika Berg, Delaney Brown, Emma Daggett, Audrey Mitchell, Kirra Tjeltveit, and Emma Cobb (Alternate). Southwest Boys: Will Kirkpatrick, Jack Strand, Ben Tanner, Christian Gates, Jon Savage, Liam Huyen and Nat Carlson (Alternate). Southwest Girls: Eleanor Goodnow, Mackenna Savage, Sophie Hedrick, Paige Alampi, Helen Carroll, Eva Streitz and Peyton Smith (Alternate) and Molly Voltz(Alternate). |
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Minneapolis Alpine Ski Team Banquet
Our year-end banquet celebrating another successful year of MAST skiing will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 8400 France Avenue South, Bloomington, MN.
All skiers and families are encouraged to be there and celebrate with the MAST team. Dinner is $15 per adult, $5 per MAST racer and younger sibling. Please sign up on the MAST website by Tuesday, April 7, or email: lvoltz@comcast.net.
Click Here to register online
Our year-end banquet celebrating another successful year of MAST skiing will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 8400 France Avenue South, Bloomington, MN.
All skiers and families are encouraged to be there and celebrate with the MAST team. Dinner is $15 per adult, $5 per MAST racer and younger sibling. Please sign up on the MAST website by Tuesday, April 7, or email: lvoltz@comcast.net.
Click Here to register online

mast_-_ski_banquet_invite_2015.pdf |

Welch Invitational
(Click Here) for Invite schedule
We do need some race workers for this race—gate judges and course workers. Please send Mark Conway an email if you can help. markrobertconway58@gmail.com
(Click Here) for Invite schedule
We do need some race workers for this race—gate judges and course workers. Please send Mark Conway an email if you can help. markrobertconway58@gmail.com
Season Pass Picture Night (DATE CHANGE AGAIN):
Monday, November 24 at 7PM
The date to pick up your season pass to Hyland has been moved back (AGAIN) to Monday, November 24 at 7PM. There will NOT be dryland training on the 24th. In order to receive a Hyland Pass, you need to have fully paid for your pass through MAST ($349). Some of you purchased a pass at the end of last season. If you already have that pass, you do not need to attend this event. If you cannot make it on the 24th, you can pick up your pass whenever there is staff at Hyland. All you need to do is go to Hyland during business hours and give them your name and your team. You will already be entered in the computer and you will just need to fill out a short form and have your picture taken. A parent does not need to be present. PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: PARK IN THE LOT IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE SKI JUMP ON CHALET ROAD. A SHUTTLE WILL BE OPERATING ON THE 24TH. PARK AT THE SOUTH END NEAR THE A-FRAME BUILDING AND WALK TO THE PICK UP SITE ON CHALET ROAD. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE SKI AREA AND DO NOT PARK ON CHALET ROAD ITSELF.
Monday, November 24 at 7PM
The date to pick up your season pass to Hyland has been moved back (AGAIN) to Monday, November 24 at 7PM. There will NOT be dryland training on the 24th. In order to receive a Hyland Pass, you need to have fully paid for your pass through MAST ($349). Some of you purchased a pass at the end of last season. If you already have that pass, you do not need to attend this event. If you cannot make it on the 24th, you can pick up your pass whenever there is staff at Hyland. All you need to do is go to Hyland during business hours and give them your name and your team. You will already be entered in the computer and you will just need to fill out a short form and have your picture taken. A parent does not need to be present. PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: PARK IN THE LOT IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE SKI JUMP ON CHALET ROAD. A SHUTTLE WILL BE OPERATING ON THE 24TH. PARK AT THE SOUTH END NEAR THE A-FRAME BUILDING AND WALK TO THE PICK UP SITE ON CHALET ROAD. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE SKI AREA AND DO NOT PARK ON CHALET ROAD ITSELF.
Parent Social:
Sunday, Nov. 23rd, 3 - 6pm
Where: the home of Karen and Darryl Savage, 315 West Minnehaha Parkway
Potluck! Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, desserts. Questions? 612-990-9121 or littlesavages@me.com
Come greet old friends and make new ones. Trade advice on the latest in hand warmers, foot warmers, and everything-else warmers. Share tips on how to survive AND thrive during the upcoming ski season. Hope to see you THIS SUNDAY!
Sunday, Nov. 23rd, 3 - 6pm
Where: the home of Karen and Darryl Savage, 315 West Minnehaha Parkway
Potluck! Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, desserts. Questions? 612-990-9121 or littlesavages@me.com
Come greet old friends and make new ones. Trade advice on the latest in hand warmers, foot warmers, and everything-else warmers. Share tips on how to survive AND thrive during the upcoming ski season. Hope to see you THIS SUNDAY!
MAST Fall Information Meeting
Monday, October 20th at Southwest High School.
6:30PM Overview of HS Ski Racing and MAST for NEW MAST Athletes and Families in the Southwest HS Cafeteria.
7:15PM Overview of the 2014-15 MAST Training and Racing Season in the SW HS Media Center.
Note that this meeting is scheduled for the Monday immediately following MEA weekend.
Monday, October 20th at Southwest High School.
6:30PM Overview of HS Ski Racing and MAST for NEW MAST Athletes and Families in the Southwest HS Cafeteria.
7:15PM Overview of the 2014-15 MAST Training and Racing Season in the SW HS Media Center.
Note that this meeting is scheduled for the Monday immediately following MEA weekend.

Pierce Skate and Ski Oktoberfest Fundraiser:
Friday, Oct. 3rd - Sunday, Oct 5th
During the Pierce sale, items regularly-priced at 15% off for racers are reduced down to 20% off. As a special treat, two-time Olympic Ski Medalist Andrew Weinbrecht will be signing autographs on Saturday afternoon.
Last year, MAST cooked hot dogs for the Pierce Skate and Ski Oktoberfest Sale. In return, Pierce made a donation to MAST. All of the food, condiments and paper goods are provided by Pierce. This will be much easier than the Hoigaards sale and we need fewer volunteers. Click here to sign up and for more information
Friday, Oct. 3rd - Sunday, Oct 5th
During the Pierce sale, items regularly-priced at 15% off for racers are reduced down to 20% off. As a special treat, two-time Olympic Ski Medalist Andrew Weinbrecht will be signing autographs on Saturday afternoon.
Last year, MAST cooked hot dogs for the Pierce Skate and Ski Oktoberfest Sale. In return, Pierce made a donation to MAST. All of the food, condiments and paper goods are provided by Pierce. This will be much easier than the Hoigaards sale and we need fewer volunteers. Click here to sign up and for more information

Sept 28 MAST Picnic, BBQ and Swap
Our annual BBQ/Equipment SWAP/Annual Meeting is Sunday, September 28th from 4:30PM to Sunset at Beard’s Plaisance between 44th and Upton Ave. S. (Click here for more information)
The Annual Meeting of the Minneapolis Alpine Ski Team will be held at 5:30PM. Board members and coaches will offer short presentations covering team finances, training and camp plans, fundraising, and parent volunteer needs.
If you have ski equipment, clothing, or protective gear to sell, this is the time. And if you need equipment, this might just be your opportunity to find what you need at a reasonable price. Attached is an Ski Swap Sales Tag that you can print, complete, and attach to any equipment you want to sell.
Our annual BBQ/Equipment SWAP/Annual Meeting is Sunday, September 28th from 4:30PM to Sunset at Beard’s Plaisance between 44th and Upton Ave. S. (Click here for more information)
The Annual Meeting of the Minneapolis Alpine Ski Team will be held at 5:30PM. Board members and coaches will offer short presentations covering team finances, training and camp plans, fundraising, and parent volunteer needs.
If you have ski equipment, clothing, or protective gear to sell, this is the time. And if you need equipment, this might just be your opportunity to find what you need at a reasonable price. Attached is an Ski Swap Sales Tag that you can print, complete, and attach to any equipment you want to sell.
Buck Hill Ski Swap: Click here for more information
September 26-28, 2014
Location: Buck Hill Ski Area, 15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN
Friday: 2pm-9pm
Saturday: 9am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-12pm
September 26-28, 2014
Location: Buck Hill Ski Area, 15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN
Friday: 2pm-9pm
Saturday: 9am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-12pm
Hoigaard's Team Fundraising Event:
Every four or five years, MAST is invited to staff the food and beverage operation at the Hoigaards Tent Sale. Hoigaards generously provides hot dogs and buns and all the equipment we need to cook and serve hot dogs, chips and beverages for the duration of its annual tent sale. MAST parents and athletes are NEEDED to staff this event. 100% of the proceeds benefit the team and keep the team fee low. Shifts will be roughly three hours in duration. We need at least two parents present during all shifts, so parents, please consider helping out.
Shift 3: 5:00PM-8:15PM.)
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Hoigaard's Individual Fundraising Event:
Hoigaards is hoping to fill these individual slots quickly and they would like as many names as possible by Sunday. If you sign-up after that you may have the opportunity to be assigned an individual shift—but there are no guarantees. You must be 14 or older to take one of these shifts—parents are invited to raise money for their skiers as well.
*Saturday (9:00-noon, noon-3:00pm, and 3:00-6:00pm) *Sunday (11:00am-2:00pm and 2:00-5:00pm). |
State Fair Barn Clean Up Fundraiser

Thanks to everyone who participated in this years State Fair Barn Clean Up Fundraiser. Many hands make light work. We raised $1600.

Annual Labor Day Barn Cleaning Fundraiser at the State Fair
Monday, Sept. 1st at 5:30pm at the Sheep building, south center entrance on Judson.
Monday, Sept. 1st at 5:30pm at the Sheep building, south center entrance on Judson.
- Thanks for the huge response. We have 65 people planning on helping out. Tickets to the fair can be picked up at Jack Goodnow's House, 1630 West 26th Street. Call 612 741 3198 if you need help.
- If you signed up but have since developed a conflict, please let Jack know, 612 741 3198, as we have a few people who would like to participate but we presently do not have tickets for.