Groov-Pin employees raised $660 for the Chisholm Ski Club in the Spring 2020 Walk to Wellness walking challenge to honor our CEO’s father. This challenge was dedicated to Paul Jones, who passed away in October of 2019.
Participants walked a total of 26,271,145 steps during the 13-week challenge. They passed the 7th target, which equaled a $660 donation to the club. The Chisholm Ski Club is based in Rumford, Maine, with ties to Black Mountain of Maine. Paul was on the club’s board of directors.
Our ultimate goal was 33 million steps to represent 1933, the year that Paul was born with a $860 donation goal to represent Paul’s age (86) when he passed.
There were 23 participants across our three locations with Georgia participants coming in first place at 10,569,773 steps. Rhode Island participants contributed 7,020,905 steps and New Jersey added 8,680,467 steps.
The spring challenge started on March 19,2020 and ended on June 20, 2020. Walking toward a collective goal helped employees stay motivated during the height of social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The challenge served as a positive activity for employees during an immensely uncertain time. As we all adjust to new routines during this pandemic, it continues to be important to take care of our physical and mental health.
Although extra motivation came in the form of prizes for the top three walkers at each plant, participants were most driven to achieve as high of a target as possible to honor a member of the Groov-Pin family.
About the Chisholm Ski Club
According to the club’s website, the Chisholm Ski Club is located at Black Mountain of Maine Ski Area in Rumford, Maine. In 1924, in the Rumford Police Courtroom, a meeting was organized by a group of enthusiastic winter sports fans and the club was born.
The Chisholm Ski Club enthusiastically supports competitive skiing in the River Valley area and provides opportunities at the Black Mountain facilities for Nordic and Alpine skiers to learn and excel in their sport. The club also seeks to preserve the great local tradition of skiing and ski racing.
The Club hosts local, regional, state, and national races as opportunities and funding allow. Annual events include the St Patty’s day race and festival, volunteer banquet, and an annual meeting and member banquet.