Grand Mesa Nordic Council
Board Meeting
August 19, 2025
Zoom
Board members present: Abe Herman, Susie Attaway, Marguerite Tuthill, John Traylor, Christine Noel, Nike VanArsdale, Tom Ela and Ben Graves
Board members not present: Marilyn Kastens,
Staff present: Christie Aschwanden, Beth Klein, Travis Boyd
Guests: No guests were present
John Traylor called the meeting to order at 6:02pm and read the GMNC mission statement.
- 30 min Public Comment Period. No guests were in attendance.
- 990 and Audit & Policy Development. Travis Boyd reviewed GMNC’s 2024 990. Board discussed and had questions. Travis completed an audit of the organization’s financials and accounting processes. He recommends taking the time to work with to document all accounting processes. Tom motioned to engage Travis for a multi-year engagement to complete this work. Marguerite seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Prioritization and project plan will be figured out in the Finance Committee and will be brought to the Board for review.
- Treasurer’s Report. Christine provided the finance report. These materials were also included in the Board packet. Christine shared that revenues are higher compared to the same time period last year and expenses are less. There is a negative balance in Other Current Assets because of an amount due from Operations to Skyway Station. Skyway Station investments continue to mature to pay for current and upcoming building costs. Operating investments have been made for cash in excess of summer operating needs.
- Executive Director Report. Christie provided the ED report. Her written report was also included in the Board packet. Highlights covered:
- Christie is working on multiple grant applications.
- The Events Committee met and set the race schedule for the 25-26 season.
- Ben, Tigran, and Christie have been putting in a lot of work on the new trails and the maps for the upcoming season.
- Skyway Station Update. Dan provided a written report that was included in the Board packet. John reviewed some highlights on construction progress and purchasing.
- Fundraising Update. John provided a fundraising update and asked Board members to assist in writing hand-signed letters to Skyway Station funders.
- Board Event Participation. Board discussed expectations around Board event participation. Christie will bring more details to future meetings.
The Board adjourned at 8:04pm. The Board will next meet on September 16 in Delta.
Respectfully submitted,
Marguerite Tuthill
Secretary