The Skating Club of Boston

“The organization has two classes of members: (a) those with voting rights and any other legal rights or privileges in connection with the governance of the corporation as established by the bylaws and the articles of organization and (b) those without voting or other rights in the governance of the organization.”

“Voting members have the right to elect and remove the directors. They also have additional powers and rights as are vested in voting members by applicable law or the bylaws, articles of organization or amendments thereto, or as established by the board of directors.”

“Voting members will vote on governance decisions as deemed necessary by the board of directors.”

“A copy of the form 990 is distributed to all members of the governing body after it is reviewed by the treasurer and the finance committee before the form is filed.”

“All directors and officers are required to file with the secretary the conflict of interest disclosure form attached to the organization's conflict of interest policy annually, prior to the first board meeting of the year's new term. If an individual has a conflict of interest, he or she must fully disclose the nature of the interest and withdraw from discussion, lobbying, and voting on the matter. Any transaction or vote involving a potential conflict of interest shall be approved only when a majority of disinterested directors or voting members determine that it is in the best interest of the organization to do so.”

“Compensation for the executive director was determined by the compensation committee and ratified by the board of directors. General executive director positions in boston were looked at, but more significantly, the detroit skating club, the closest industry competitor to the club. The compensation was adjusted to reflect the larger position in boston as well as the cost of living. Finally, the board took into consideration the executive director's experience in the industry. The discussion was documented, and a five-year employment contract was signed. This process was last undertaken on june 30, 2020.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The skating club of boston operates figure skating programs in its new, state of the art three-rink facility in norwood. Offerings include recreational public skating; recreational and competitive programs in pairs, singles, and dance skating; team synchronized skating; and a theatre-on-ice program. The club also operates a high-performance training program for individuals interested in competing at the national and international level. On behalf of u.s. Figure skating, the national governing body for the sport, the club also periodically hosts qualifying regional, sectional, and national championships. Club members have won over 145 national titles, several world titles, and two olympic championships. Its members have also gone on to leadership positions at the national and international level of governance in the sport. The club has a youth in sport program that provides monetary support for city youth and local skaters learning, appreciating, and excelling in the sport of figure skating. It underwrites the skating after school program in the skating academy and supports local youth who may not otherwise be able to afford the cost of skating.”

“The skating club of boston operates the boston park department's facility at the frog pond on the historic boston common as part of a public-private partnership with the city of boston. The club operates the frog pond on a year-round basis with the purpose of providing four seasons of family entertainment. During the winter months, club-managed activities center on operation of the skating rink including skate rentals, public skating, private outings, and group and private skating lessons. The club also produces two skating shows during the winter - one to celebrate the city's tree lighting and the other to celebrate the new year as part of boston's first night celebrations. During the warm weather months, the club maintains and operates the reflecting and spray pool at the frog pond as well as a children's carousel. Year-round, the club operates the frog pond cafe. In addition to the winter skating shows that are free to the public, the club also promotes and produces a free movie night series, free yoga classes, and other events of special interest to locals and tourists alike.”

“Cost of goods sold 404,697 interest expense included in occupancy -891,492 interest expense -80,444 cost of goods sold -404,697 interest expense included in occupancy 891,492 interest expense 80,444”