IRON HORSE PROPERTIES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY HELPS RAISE FUNDS FOR THE GLACIER INSTITUTE

Bigfork, Montana (August 12, 2008) – Iron Horse Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Broker, Jay Wolfe, hosts “Millennium Club” party to raise much needed funds for the Glacier Institute. The Institute was founded in 1983 to help promote science education to our areas youth through a hands-on curriculum. There are two educational facilities; locations in Glacier National Park and the Flathead National Forest. Annually, 1,200 youth participate in the programs meeting Montana State curriculum for science and math. All of their programs are non-advocacy, science based outdoor education taking place in the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem. As a board member of the Glacier Institute, and a Flathead Valley resident, Jay Wolfe is passionate about our national parks and national forest. “Without programs through the Glacier Institute, many of our youth would not have the opportunity to see our areas greatest treasure, Glacier National Park.” The Glacier Institute is an independent organization and received NO financial support from Government Agencies or other Park non-profit partners. “Without grants, gifts & volunteer support, the youth programs would not be possible,” says Wolfe. Traditionally, 50% of our local elementary students are introduced to Glacier National Park for the first time by the Discovery School Program. The youth educational programs cause approximately a $100,000 deficit to the annual budget.

The Glacier Institute Millennium Club hosts monthly parties to raise awareness of their program and raise much needed funds. As a Millennium Club member, the benefits include participation in a President’s hike, unlimited free participation in single day classes at the Institute and much more. The Glacier Institute is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. “The Institute is not just for youths. I plan on participating in a 3 day hike to Sperry Chalet in September sponsored by the Institute. I’m proud to say that this Millennium Club party raised $5,000.” For questions regarding the “Millennium Club” or Glacier Institute, call (406) 755-1211 or www.glacierinstitute.org.

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Shirley Moorman
Iron Horse Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
480 Electric Avenue
Bigfork, MT 59911
Phone 406.837-6100
Fax 406.837-6141
E-mail: smoorman@ironhorsemt.com

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