Grand Mesa Nordic Council
Board Meeting
September 17, 2024
Zoom
Board members present: Dan Tille, Susie Attaway, Marguerite Tuthill, John Traylor, Christine Noel, Ben Graves, and Nike VanArsdale
Board members not present: Tom Ela
Staff present: Christie Aschwanden
Guests: Ben Graves’ adorable daughter
Dan Tille called the meeting to order at 6:04pm and read the GMNC mission statement.
- 30 min Public Comment Period. No guests were in attendance.
- Monthly Financials. Christine provided the monthly treasurer’s report that was included in the Board packet. Christine explained the dashboard was delayed but would be distributed in the October packet. The CPA has filed the 990-filing extension, but GMNC is still working towards submitting it before the extended deadline.
Personnel Cost Update – Christie shared her plan to increase grooming staffs’ hours to continue professionalizing that work. She is also looking at the bookkeeping cost to ensure time spent is accurate.
- 2024 Trail Work Report. Tigran provided a written report of all trail work completed in preparation for the upcoming ski season. He reports volunteer days had great turnout, and a lot of great work was completed.
- Executive Director Update. Christie provided her written report in the Board packet. Christie reported submitting nine grants since the beginning of August. Her written report includes details on said reports. GMNC’s new Membership & Events Coordinator started on September 3rd. She will also be serving as the ski school administrator. All scheduled fall trail work was completed. Fundraising efforts for Skyway Station was in full swing with several house parties scheduled for September.
- Skyway Station Update. Dan provided an update on the pre-construction work.
- Board Meetings. The Board scheduled their next meetings:
- October 27 – Kickoff Party
- November 9 – Kickoff Party
- Third Tuesday of the Month, 6-8pm
- October 15 (Delta), November 19, December 17, January 21 (Delta)
Susie motioned to adjourn the meeting; Nike seconded. Motion passed unanimously and the Board adjourned at 6:56pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marguerite Tuthill
Secretary