Your Gift Supports Transformative Projects
Why a Capital Campaign?
Between 2018 and 2019, NTN assessed equipment and facility needs across the organization. Identified were a number of pieces of equipment that are nearing the end of their lives and excitement for projects which would expand the NTN’s capacity to build and maintain trails and provide great trail experiences. In late 2019, the NTN board of directors committed to an ambitious capital campaign to significantly increase the organization’s infrastructure, replace critical equipment and live out its mission to the community. A comprehensive list of needs was assembled and prioritized across the Network with a plan to allow projects to move forward as funding was secured. A quiet phase late in 2019 brought funding commitments and pledges totaling $441,213 that successfully supported the financing of the top two priority items including purchase of a new to us Pisten Bully 100 groomer and the Forestville pole building addition for storage and servicing of equipment. With the onset of Covid-19, NTN paused the campaign prior to the public launch.
What Happened in 2020?
As people and businesses settled into a new normal and with the trails seeing unprecedented use, summer of 2020 was time to Launch the Campaign! The public phase of our capital campaign was launched with the first priority being the Heartwood Property Parcel 13 purchase. NTN was able to complete the purchase at the end of 2020 that encompasses 25 acres and includes the existing South Trailhead. This purchase not only secures the trailhead for permanent recreational access but also opens the door to extensive improvements to elevate the user experience including: safer entrance off of CR553, additional parking, multi-line bike skills park, bigger and better pump track, connecting trails, bathrooms, and storage building for equipment and future community building for classes, meetings, and offices.
And in 2021?
Summer of 2021 we raised $30,000 in 60 days that was matched 1:1 by the Michigan Economic Development Commission's (MEDC's) Public Places Community Spaces Initiative for the Carp River Bridge Project. NTN completed the installation of a permanent year-round bridge in November. The bridge crosses the Carp River to access the terrain traversed by the popular Zueg's Trail. In addition we began construction of the South Trails Bike Park on the North portion of Parcel 13. A few completed sections were opened to the enjoyment of the community in October.
What's Next? Successful Implementation!
Looking ahead we are collecting funds pledged and diligently working down the project list. We have new winter grooming sleds on order for the 2022-2023 season and we are actively securing permits for the South Trailhead improvements (increased parking and vault toilets), and further developing the South Trails Bike Park in summer 2022. We look forward to celebrating a successful campaign with our supporters soon!
What Else is on the Capital Campaign Project List?
Mountain Biking/Singletrack Highlights:
Nordic Skiing Highlights:
These are our trails - your trails - community trails! We can’t do what we do without your support. Thank you for being a part of the Trail Love Campaign.
Trail Love Campaign Supporters
Cary Gottlieb and Carol Gamber
Jon Mommaerts
Michael Sauer
Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Robert and Mary Mahaney
mBank
Ore To Shore Mountain Bike Epic
Anonymous
Robert Randell
Dr. W. and Mrs. C. Pearson
Dr. R. Cooley
Marquette Marathon
Goble, Tracy and John
Anonymous
Closner Construction
Craig and Phylis Stien
Bill and Rita Short
Kirby and Debbie Juntila
Jeremy Hansen
Dr. and Mrs. Grossman
Mike Stoolmiller and Nancy Ushold
David and Joann Buhl
Dr. Dan Arnold and Dr. Constance Arnold
Derek Anderson and Family
William and Nicole Nolan
Danielle and Brian Waite
George and Theresa Belkowski
Dr. D. and Mrs. S. Shahbazi
Tom and Vicki Asmus
Lyle and Connie VanderSchaaf
Robert and Jeanine Dagenais Foundation
Michele Thomas
Michael Brunet
ABR, Inc
Kellie Barry-Angeli and Geno Angeli
Scott and Cathy Jordan
Rick Hill
John Yonkers
Marcia and Sven Gonstead
Paul Johnston
Marybeth Marin
Mark Stevens
SEMCO
Anthony and Dawn Lackey
Kimberly White
Megan Wheeler
Nicky Kumerow
Steven Vigneau
Phil, Cooper, Bowline, and Baby Ott
Michelle and David Gill
Gail Brayden
Madaline Kochevor
Brogan and Yonkers
Evan Bonsall
Sarah and Andrew Stevens
Yvonne Bonsall
Derrick, Cam and Caleb Fries
Steven Bartzen
Dan Turner
Derek Murphy
Jorrie Houle
Jason Aric
Jeremy Hinkson
Katherine Rose
Lauri and Tom Shaw
Dean Woodbeck
Ritesh Tripathi
Sally Davis
The Hongisto Family
Matt and Natasha Koss
Karlyn Rapport
The Picotte Family
Laura Sabo and Clifford Cavitt
Alan Myers
Amy Fletemier and Hilton Moore
Randall and Lynn Johnson
Anonymous
Lori Hauswirth and Nick Jensen
George and Theresa Belkowski
John Kublin
Wendy Frye
Steve Krebs
Jack and Barb L'Huillier
Chris and Andrea Kring
Natalie Smith
Hugo Staton
David Grant and Nicole Alexander
Keith Kreag
Lynn Baldwin
Kevin Bridges
Jill Storm
Ryan Brang
Phillip McKeown
Jordan Follett
John and Beth Wallace
Shane Veldhuizen
Kyle and Kay Rambo
Jim and Mary Jo Stuart
Carol Fulsher
Jennifer Coyle
Kelly Jefferson
Douglas Gordon
Mike Potts
Dan Keough
Rob and Mary Schmeling
Tom and Jeannie Wagner
Rick and Karen Hill
Don and Georgiana Hurst
Frank and Roberta Young
Cary Bjork
Laurie and Doug Weesen
Stephen and MacKenzie Kuhl
Kristina Perhach
Gordon Niessen
Jason Doppelt
Tonia Bickford
Lloyd and Chelsea Vander Schaaf
Riverside Auto Group
First Bank
George Stien
Marquette Trail 50 Ultramarathon
incredibleBank
Jonathan Harbin
Fred and Jeanne Groos
Michael Prevost
Linda and Charles Blaksmith
Amber Markey
Zackery Finn
Wyatt Eisenberger
Sarah Goodman
Adam Bennett
Thomas Dionne
Quinton Kneeland
Evan Kutta
Flow Track Mountain Bike Trails
The Wayne Cantwell Family
Taylored CPAs
Rippling River Resort
Lakeshore Bike, Inc.
906 Adventure Team
Sam Markey - Funds leftover from Eagle Scout Project
Sashil Kapur
Todd and Beth Pascoe
Ryan Jensen
David Arcus
Jeffrey Miller
Michelle Draheim
Elizabeth Sabin
Ernie Sarkipato
Gerri Daniels
Christopher Hintz
Alex Yosick
Nathan Wolz
Michael Waite
Andrew Farron
Andrew Johnson
Derek Bonevelle
Dave Trumpie
Jeffrey Kehoe
Lauren Anderson
Danielle Steffy
Britney Ekdahl
Andrew Crunkleton
Nicholas Dagenais
Mark Bash
Nicholas Lafayette
Susan Wood
Nathan Perkins
Andrew Smith
Andrew Manspeaker
Justin Wheelock
Erin Kopacz
Thomas Kates
Michael Paternoster
Meredith Ollila
Aurora Dobbs
James Argeropoulos
Jackie Calcaterra
David Magno
Kristen Barry
Paul Hepner
Daric Christian
Rebecca Sloan
Felecia Flack
William Raymond
Steve Pillen
Robert Marlor
Collin Crane
Lisa Jahnke
James Reinhart
Kristofer Dosh
Sean Hendren
Jennifer Mazzuchi
Richard Rovin
Travis S. Hindman
Allegheny Becker
Gregory Daniels
Nick Shue
Craig George Stien
Bruce Closser
Kristy McBride
Elise and Joel Coon
Robyn Millin
David Dershem
David Manson