Bylaws
Based at Attitash Mountain Resort, the Attitash Alpine Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of boys and girls in the sport of skiing. AAEF was officially formed in 1984 with the signing of the organization's original bylaws by Richard Sorel, Gene Chandler, Mike Davenport, Zigmunt Pozatek, and Lee Harmon.
Click HERE to view the amended bylaws approved by membership in December 2013.
Click HERE to view AAEF's original 1984 bylaws.
Click HERE to view the amended bylaws approved by membership in December 2013.
Click HERE to view AAEF's original 1984 bylaws.
Board of Trustees
AAEF is overseen and managed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees, each elected to a 3-year term by the membership. The Trustees elect Officers to 1-year terms to manage and execute the activities of AAEF.
Current Trustees and Officers:
Current Trustees and Officers:
- Patrick Ryan, President (Trustee since March 2021)
- John Masciarelli, Vice President (Trustee since 2013; re-affirmed March 2019)
- Mark Andrews, Treasurer (Trustee since December 2019)
- Stephen Gagnon, (Trustee since December 2019)
- Jake Dube (Trustee since December 2023)
- Molly Smith (Trustee since April 2022)
- Jeremiah Beach
- Don Musial
- Jeff Lage (Trustee since December 2023)
- AJ Ventetuolo-
- Leah Lippman-
Financial
AAEF's operating budget developed by the President and Treasurer is presented to and approved by the Trustees annually. Major expenses are reviewed and approved by the Trustees prior to making commitments. Day-to-day finances are managed by the Treasurer and overseen by the President.
Per Federal and New Hampshire law regarding non-profit organizations, AAEF submits tax statements (Form 990) with the IRS annually.
In 2013, the Trustees approved the establishment of an investment fund to better manage AAEF's endowment and long-term investments. An investment policy is also being created to dictate the goals and uses of the investment fund. Withdrawals from the investment policy will be overseen by the Trustees and appointed individuals from AAEF's current and past.
Per Federal and New Hampshire law regarding non-profit organizations, AAEF submits tax statements (Form 990) with the IRS annually.
In 2013, the Trustees approved the establishment of an investment fund to better manage AAEF's endowment and long-term investments. An investment policy is also being created to dictate the goals and uses of the investment fund. Withdrawals from the investment policy will be overseen by the Trustees and appointed individuals from AAEF's current and past.
Meetings
Trustees meet regularly throughout the year to discuss short-term and long-term business and planning of AAEF. Trustee meetings follow Robert's Rules of Order and maintain notes to document discussion topics and Trustee votes.