Pacific Northwest Ski Assn

“A motion was passed to amend the bylaws as follows (1) add a director of northwest collegiate skiing to the board of directors as a non-voting honorary member, (2) remove collegiate sub-committee from acc standing committees and collegiate racing sub-committee chairperson from the list of acc executive committee members, and (3) add ysl sub-committee to acc standing committees and add the ysl sub-committee chairperson to the acc executive committee. The bylaws are in the process of being updated, but the motion has passed therefore this amendment was adopted during this fiscal year.”

“The board of directors do not approve or elect other directors or officers. The pnsa delegates elect the directors and the officers.”

“The board of directors does not approve or elect other directors or officers, nor set membership fees or head tax increases over 3 per year, rather the pnsa delegates make those decisions. The board of directors also does not elect the class a trustees to pacific northwest ski education foundation, the pnsa delegates elect those trustees.”

“During board meetings review of tax return”

“During annual elections of officers and vacant positions on the board, the nominating committee reviews the potential candidates for conflicts with existing board members. The board also monitors for conflicts when appointments are made for the competition committee positions, or other appointments that may be necessary. Potential conflicts may include too many board members from one member club, too many board members from a geographical area of the organization, or a business association amongst board members. If it is deemed there is a conflict of interest as described above the individual will not be nominated to serve on the board. Each covered person shall sign a statement acknowledging that he or she has received a copy of the policy, has read and understands it, and agrees to comply with it. If the board of directors has reasonable cause to believe that a covered person has failed to comply with this policy, the board may conunsel the covered person regarding such failure and, if the issue is not resolved to the board's satisfaction, may consider additional corrective action as appropriate.”

“The board of directors determines salary for employee. Decision is based on job experience and experience/knowledge of the sports administered. The board of directors are not paid.”

“Board minutes are available upon request. Articles of incorporation and by-laws are posted on the pnsa website.”

“To create, develop and maintain the sport of skiing in the territory allocated by the united states ski association; to promote skiing among young people; to encourage formation of local ski clubs in all territory allocated to this corporation; and to develop the physical and mental capacities of its members and promote better acquaintanceship and closer association between those engaged in skiing. To standardize rules governing ski competition, races, and other ski events. To cooperate with affiliated clubs in arranging most effectively and economically for visits of skiers from one club to tournaments of another club and the interchange of skiers between the different divisions of the united states ski association and other ski organizations. To generally promote the moral, physical and mental advantages and development to be derived from the sport of skiing, without profit to this corporation of the members thereof.”

“The board of directors are unpaid. They manage the business affairs of the organization. The volunteers provide program/policy input and guidance. They also assist in monitoring those programs.”

“Depreciation on fixed assets”