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Response 5: Please explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining. Include any plans for ticket sales, <br />event sponsors, and other cost-recovery models.* <br />As WSSSM does not charge admission or a fee for events, our ability to earn revenue outside of fundraising or grants is limited <br />to the gift shop sales. WSSSM has a small operating budget, and it was determined that we could sustain our budget and <br />growth without applying for multiple grants. While 2023 was our best year ever in terms of fundraising, our expenses have <br />increased with rent and staffing. <br />Plans are in place for capitalizing on our 10th Anniversary in 2025 to apply for other grants and increase and diversity our <br />fundraising capabilities. <br />Lodging Tax Promotion and Advertising = more awareness of the museum and our events = more visitors = <br />more supporters = more sales, etc. <br />The Lodging Tax funds are crucial part of our tourism marketing strategy for this very small non-profit facility. <br />2500 character limit <br />Application Questions: Part 4 <br />6| Additional Information <br />Response 6.1: Provide any additional information which will assist the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in evaluating your <br />project and its benefit to tourism. <br />How WSSSM Meets Lodging Tax Goals <br />1. Off-Season is our On- Season and we are busy year-round! <br />2. Uniqueness: WSSSM is the only museum/art/cultural activity on Snoqualmie Pass <br />3. Community Support and Strategic Alignment: Snoqualmie Pass is a small community looking for autonomy and <br />independence. We serve as a local gathering place for those involved in this movement. <br />4. Emphasis on Tourism from Outside the 50-Mile Radius: 97% of visitors to the museum come from outside of the 50-mile <br />radius. <br />WSSSM Board of Directors <br />• Dave Moffett, Founder & President, former Owner of The Summit at Snoqualmie <br />• Kirby Gilbert, Vice President & Ski Historian <br />• Leeds Chamberlain, Secretary, Museologist, specialist in teaching women to ski <br />• Deb Armstrong, Ski Instructor & Coach and Olympic Gold Medal Winner <br />• John Forsen, Video/Movie Producer & Director, and life-long skier <br />• Christie King, WSSSM volunteer & marketing expert <br />• Guy Lawrence, General Manager, The Summit at Snoqualmie <br />• John W. Lundin, Ski Historian, and author of “Early Skiing on Snoqualmie Pass” and “Ski Jumping in Washington State” <br />• Lowell Skoog, Ski Mountaineering Expert and author of “Written in the Snows” <br />• John Sutherland, Ski and resort industry veteran and General Manager, Leavenworth Adventure Park <br />• NEW in 2024: Maxx von Barbod, Snowboard Collector with Mervin Manufacturing <br />2500 character limit <br />Response 6.2: You may upload any supporting documents such as graphs, images, diagrams, marketing materials, etc. <br />You are allowed to submit up to 3 single page (US Letter) documents in JPG, PDF or TIFF format <br />2025 WSSSM Key Initiatives.pdf 275.96KB <br />wsssm.org website.pdf 501.2KB <br />2024 WSSSM Advertising Links.pdf 173.32KB <br />7| Previous Lodging Tax Grant Information