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PRESS RELEASE: Kismet welcomes three new members to the board of directors
Kismet Rock Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members Board expansion kicks off capacity building phase as Kismet prepares for its tenth year November 17, 2008, North Conway, New Hampshire – Kismet Rock Foundation (Kismet), a New Hampshire based educational non-profit, recently welcomed Sasha Eisele, Brian Post and Chris Graham to the growing board of directors.…
Read more...A Windfall of Summertime Contributions for Kismet
The Great Circle Foundation made a significant contribution to the New Hampshire based nonprofit Kismet Rock Foundation (Kismet) recently, joining other donors for a remarkable eight week total of nearly $40,000 in contributions. The news came in the weeks following the Board of Directors’ decision to initiate an organizational expansion process. “The Great Circle Foundation…
Read more...Kelsey, Greg, Treosha, Jeremy and Matt
The season is flying by! Here are images and quotes from Kelsey, Greg, Treosha, Jeremy and Matt. All images by Rob Vandegrift. “The best thing was to be at dinner when the room was filled with laughter” How would you describe your week at Kismet to a friend? “The experience is great for climbers who…
Read more...Online Auction to Benefit Kismet, Ends Tomorrow
Chris McNamara and Supertopo.com have initiated twice annual online auctions to benefit various climbing-related nonprofit organizations. Yesterday Chris added Kismet to the list of nonprofit beneficiaries! To view the current item listings, all of which close on ebay tomorrow: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/chrismcn7 Remember, 100% of the auction purchases will be donated to climbing related nonprofits, including Kismet,…
Read more...Week One ’08 Program Pics
Back Row: Alvin, Mike, Hassan, Steve, Rob Middle: Keturah, Levante, Christopher, Amber Front: Malika Week One of the program season is reserved for first year students. It was attended by seven middle schoolers (all pictured above) from Boston, Manchester and Bartlett. They were an unusually cohesive group for having just met each other, so despite…
Read more...Summer Newsletter
Learn what’s new in our summer newsletter: Kismet Summer 08 Newsletter Would you like us to mail you a paper copy of it? Join the mailing list here.
Read more...PRESS RELEASE: Kismet Rock Foundation Program Season Now Underway
New This Year: Graduated Student Leader Program, Wilderness Medicine Curriculum July 22, 2008, North Conway, New Hampshire – Kismet Rock Foundation’s ninth season is now underway. The program welcomes sixteen new students and twenty-four returning students from Boston MA and Manchester and Bartlett NH for its unique rock climbing-focused educational programs. This season marks several…
Read more...Calling All Volunteers!
We are now scheduling program volunteers for the 2008 summer season, which begins July 20. Climbing experience is required to volunteer during climbing days. If you are not a climber but would like to be involved, we also can use assistance in organizing rainy day activities and hosting dinners for students. Please contact us to…
Read more...PRESS RELEASE: Kismet Rock Foundation Announces Expansion Plans at Annual Jubilee
Kismet student Chelsea Laguerre took to the stage for a solo singing performance at the Kismet Jubilee. Photo by Brian Post ‘A Night to Remember’ for All in Attendance Sixteen year old Kismet Rock Foundation student Chelsea Laguerre welcomed the crowd at Cranmore Mountain Resort this past Saturday with a phenomenal solo singing performance. Played…
Read more...Jubilee Auction Highlight – An Indulgent Day with Debony and Jay
Hair cut and make up with Debony at Debony Healthy Hair Salon and then a photo shoot with Jay Philbrick of Philbrick Photography. Includes one printed image. Special thanks to Debony and Jay! Value – $350.00
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