National Forest Homeowners

“All owners of recreation residence cabin permits in U.S. National Forests are eligible for membership in NFH. There currently are approximately 6,279 paying members.”

“Directors elected by vote of all members by annual vote by mail election.”

“Member approval required of changes to the by-laws.”

“Form 990 reviewed by members of the finance committee and board of director.”

“Strict enforcement of policy of obtaining signed annual conflict of interest forms from all directors and contractors.”

“Contractor and employee compensation is evaluated and approved annually by board of directors.”

“Organization has policy that financial statements and 990 are open to the public. These items are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: As NFH looks forward to 2015, our goal is to build our membership numbers and establish collaborative opportunities with other forest users. We will continue to support the USDA Forest Service with the implementation of the Cabin Fee Act, as well as other shared concerns including budgeting for major wildfires and fixing fire borrowing. NFH is also looking at access-related issues, drought and water challenges, local taxation, historic preservation opportunities and always, the preservation of our heritage recreation program. Our events and communications will include topics including forest planning, fire preparation and funding, recreation interests and news from our cabins in the National Forests. The NFH 2016 regional forums and national conference will further build our community of cabin owners, as well as our relationships with forest staff at the district, regional, state and federal levels. In addition, our monitoring of federal lands programs and policy ensures that we not only see a smooth implementation of the Cabin Fee Act reforms, but also are looking out for policy affecting our recreation values and sustainable forest stewardship.”