Leland Gliders Ski Club, Leland MI

Leland Gliders Ski Club in rural Michigan received a $1,000 grant to purchase cross country ski equipment. The club is an after-school program founded by Leland Public School teacher Karen Kirt, a PSIA Level 3 Certified Nordic instructor and Children’s Specialist Level 1. Winter 2025 saw one of the highest participation rates in Leland Gliders’ eight-year history, with 33 members participating. This year’s grant, the second ASEA-CEF grant for Leland Gliders, added to the club’s existing gear collection, allowing the club to outfit 28 participants.