Catamount Trail Association

“The form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee.”

“All board and committee members disclose on an annual basis any significant professional, contractual or potential financial and/or fiduciary interests that may bring him/her in conflict with cta interests. This is done by signing a board member conflict of interest policy form. These forms are reviewed by the board chair and kept on record in the cta office. In the event, there is a question as to the existence of a conflict of interest, the question is resolved by a vote of the board.”

“The executive director's compensation is determined by the executive committee and approved by the board of directors.”

“Governing documents are made available upon request.”

“Other programs include: ski cubs: ski cubs is an educational program of the catamount trail association focused on introducing youth to cross-country skiing as a means to promote healthy lifestyles for vermont families and communities. Ski cubs collaborates with local organizations and schools to serve participants with limited resources and limited access to winter sports opportunities. This program empowers vermont youth to enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle during the winter. Tours: cta offers multi-day tours (mdts) and single-day tours (sdts). Mdts provide an opportunity for members to ski many sections of the ct in one winter. Cta offers two weeklong tours (wlts) and two four-day tours (4dts) as well as occasional special tours. Sdts are open to non-members. Events: race to the top of vermont, which is held each year in august, is cta's primary fundraising event. Educational events (including the ladies nordic ski expo and the get out and backcountry ski instructional series) are held primarily in the winter months. Vermont backcountry alliance: the vermont backcountry alliance (vtbc) seeks to protect, advance and advocate for human-powered backcountry skiing and snowboarding in vermont. The vtbc facilitates public access to backcountry terrain while promoting the conservation and responsible management of our mountain environment. Vtbc is a program of the catamount trail association (cta) guided by the vtbc working group, a diverse community of backcountry skiers and riders. Vtbc works collaboratively with its partners to facilitate backcountry programs and projects in vermont.”

“Cost of goods sold 980 special event expenses 37,279 cost of goods sold -980 special event expenses -37,279”