Constitution and Bylaws
The Yellowknife Ski Club is a registered non-profit society in the Northwest Territories, principally operating in and around Yellowknife. As established in the Constitution and Bylaws, the object of the Yellowknife Ski Club is:
To promote Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon, and to provide the Yellowknife community with opportunities for growth, development and enjoyment through skiing, and to support other organizations that promote outdoor activities that complement skiing.
Board of Directors
The Yellowknife Ski Club board consists of up to 12 directors, elected by the membership, and responsible for the effective governance of the organization. Detailed position descriptions have been prepared for each director, as well as an org chart. The governance structure includes an executive committee.
The board typically meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the main chalet. Members are welcome to attend. An annual general meeting is held after April 30th each year, to report to the membership on the past ski season and plans for the next, and to elect directors.
We are always looking for new board members. It is a fun and rewarding way to get involved in the community, contribute, and meet new people. Contact us for more information at info@skiyellowknife.com.
2023-24 Board of Directors
Board Position | Board Member |
President | Kerry Wheler |
Vice-President | Chris Paci |
Treasurer | Tania Hercun |
Secretary | Roxane Poulin |
Past-President (non voting) | Heather Scott |
Registrar | Mark Cliffe-Phillips |
Facilities | John Stephenson |
Trails | Sean Marshall |
Communications | Natalie Pressman |
Grants & Fundraising | Aida Nciri |
Programs | Eric Reed |
Events | Maxwell McEachern |
Volunteers | Alyssa Titus |
Director-at-large | Andrea Bettger |
Strategic Plan
The board approved-in-principal a strategic plan on May 4, 2020 and membership formally approved in at our AGM on June 17, 2020. This plan will take us through the year 2025.
You can still read our 2013-2018 Strategic Plan from December 2012 as well as the Detailed Action Plan.
Policies
The Board and the Membership are responsible for being familiar with and operating in accordance with the Policies of the Yellowknife Ski Club, including:
- Board Governance Policy
- Financial Management Policy
- Events Policy
- Membership Policy
- Fees and Charges Policy 2024/25
- Communications Policy
- Fundraising and Grants Policy
- CANSI Membership Fees Policy
- Coach/Leader Development/Support Policy
- Donations to Competitive Athletes Policy
- Capital Reserve Fund Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Vulnerable Sector Check Policy
Annual Report, Financial Statements & Budget
The board will present its 2023/2024 annual report on June 13, 2024
The board will presented its 2022/2023 annual report on June 14, 2023.
The board presented its 2021/2022 annual report on June 7, 2022.
The board presented its 2020/2021 annual report on June 10, 2021.
The board passed its draft budget for 2020-2021 on May 4, 2020.
The board accounts to the membership for activities over the past year through its annual report and financial reports.
- YKSC annual report 2019/2020 (including financial documents)
- Yellowknife Ski Club 2018-2019 annual report
The 2018/2019 financial documents can be found here:
- 2019-20 YKSC Budget (APPROVED)
- 2018-19 YKSC Income Statement – FINAL
- 2018-19 YKSC Balance Statement – FINAL
The 2017/2018 annual report and financial documents can be found here:
- Yellowknife Ski Club 2017-2018 annual report
- 2017-18 Income Statement
- 2017-18 Balance Sheet
- YKSC 2018-19 BUDGET & YEAR END INCOME COMPARISON (APPROVED FINAL)
Find our 2016 / 2017 Annual Report and the 2017-18 Budget.
The 2016 – 2017 YKSC financials can be found below:
Minutes
The approved Minutes of past Membership and Board meetings are posted to the website, with the immediate past meeting Minutes posted in draft form.
2023-2024
- Meeting Minutes, February 2024
- Meeting Minutes, January 2024
- Meeting Minutes, December 2023
- Meeting Minutes, November 2023
- Meeting Minutes, October 2023
- Meeting Minutes, September 2023
2022-2023
- Meeting Minutes, April 2023
- Meeting Minutes, March 2023
- Meeting Minutes February 2023
- Meeting Minutes, January 2023
- Meeting Minutes, December 2022
- Meeting Minutes, November 2022
- Meeting Minutes, October 2022
- Meeting Minutes, Sept 2022
2021-2022
- Meeting Minutes, April 2022
- Meeting Minutes, March 2022
- Meeting Minutes, February 2022
- Meeting Minutes, January 2022
- Meeting Minutes, December 2021
- Meeting Minutes, November, 2021
- Meeting Minutes, October 2021
- Meeting Minutes, September, 2021
2020-2021
- AGM Minutes, 2020-2021
- Meeting Minutes, May, 2021
- Meeting Minutes, April 2021
- Meeting Minutes, March 2021
- Meeting Minutes, February 2021
- Meeting Minutes, January 2021
- Meeting Minutes, December 2020
- Meeting Minutes, November 2020
- Meeting Minutes , October 2020
- Meeting Minutes, September 2020
- 2020 AGM Meeting Minutes
2019-2020
- Meeting Minutes, June 2020
- Meeting minutes, May 2020
- Meeting minutes, March 2020
- Meeting Minutes, February 2020
- Meeting Minutes, January 2020
- Meeting Minutes, December 2019
- Meeting Minutes, November 2019
- Meeting Minutes, October 2019
- Meeting Minutes, September 2019
- 2019 AGM Meeting Minutes
2018-2019
- Meeting Minutes, April 2019
- Meeting Minutes, March 2019
- Meeting Minutes, February 2019
- Meeting Minutes, January 2019
- Meeting Minutes, Dec. 2018
- Meeting Minutes, Nov. 2018
- Meeting Minutes, October 2018
- Meeting Minutes, Sept. 2018
- 2018 AGM Meeting Minutes
2017 – 2018
- DRAFT Board Minutes, April 4, 2018
- DRAFT Board Minutes, March 6, 2018
- Board Minutes January 9, 2018
- Board Minutes, December 5, 2017
- Board Minutes, November 7, 2017
- Board Minutes, October 3, 2017
- Board Minutes, September 19, 2017
2016 – 2017
- Board Minutes, June 13, 2017
- Board Minutes, May 2, 2017
- Board Minutes March 21, 2017
- Board Minutes, February 28, 2017
- Board Minutes February 7, 2017
- Board Minutes January 2017
- Board Minutes-December 6, 2016
- Board Minutes November 1, 2016
- Board Minutes October 4, 2016
- Board Minutes September 13, 2016
2015 – 2016
- AGM-Minutes, June 6, 2016
- Ski-Club-Board-Minutes-April 4-2016
- Board-Minutes-March 14-2016
- Board-Minutes-February 15-2016
- Board Meeting Minutes January 18-2015
- Board Meeting Minutes – January 4, 2016
- Ski-Club-Board-Minutes-November 2-2015
- Ski-Club-Board Minutes October 5-2015
- Ski-Club-Board-Minutes-Sept 1-2015
- Ski-Club-Board-Minutes-August 11-2015
2014 – 2015
- Ski Club Board Agenda, June 11 2015
- Ski Club Board Minutes May 5 2015
- Board Meeting Minutes April 7 2015
- Board Meeting Minutes, March 3 2015
- Board Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2015
- Board Meeting Minutes, January 6, 2015
- Board Meeting Minutes, December 2, 2014
- Board Meeting Minutes November 4, 2014
- Board meeting minutes October 16, 2014
- Board meeting Minutes September 2, 2014
2013 – 2014
- Minutes 2013-2014 YKSC Annual General Meeting June 12, 2014
- Board Meeting Minutes, May 6 2014
- Board Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2014
- Board Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2014
- Board Meeting Minutes January 7, 2014
- Board Meeting Minutes December 3, 2013
- Board Meeting Minutes November 5, 2013
- Board Meeting Minutes, Oct 1 2013
- Board Meeting Minutes, September 3, 2013
- Board Minutes, August 14 2013
2012 – 2013
- Annual General Meeting Minutes, June 18, 2013
- Board Meeting Minutes, June 4, 2013
- Board Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2013
- Special General Meeting Minutes, April 2, 2013
- Board Meeting Minutes, March 12, 2013
- Board Meeting Minutes, February 5, 2013
- Board Meeting Minutes, January 8, 2013
- Board Meeting Minutes, December 12, 2012
- Board Meeting Minutes, November 6, 2012
- Board Meeting Minutes, October 2, 2012
2011 – 2012
- Annual General Meeting Minutes, September 25, 2012
- Board Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2012
- Board Meeting Minutes, August 12, 2012
- Board Meeting Minutes, June 5, 2012
- General Election Meeting Minutes, May 1, 2012
- Board Meeting Minutes, April 3, 2012
- Board Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2012
- Board Meeting Minutes, February 7, 2012
- Board Meeting Minutes, January 10, 2012
- Board Meeting Minutes, December 13, 2011
- Board Meeting Minutes, November 1, 2011
- Board Meeting Minutes, October 4, 2011
- Annual General Meeting Minutes, September 13, 2011
Membership Survey
The Yellowknife Ski Club aims to be a Member-centred organization. To that end, the Club periodically conducts surveys of the Membership, in order to gain a better understanding of their needs, views, and priorities. Such a survey was conducted in 2011, and then again in May of 2013. The most recent survey results show us that the great majority of Members are generally satisfied or very satisified with the Club, and content with the fees. Many other trends and constructive Member comments to make the Club even better have been noted by the Board, and are very much appreciated.
Insurance
Cross Country Canada maintains liability insurance for all levels of the Association, including the Yellowknife Ski Club. This coverage applies to all Club members when involved in a ski related activity.
It is mandatory that all Members and participants in Yellowknife Ski Club programs sign an Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement, either electronically upon purchasing a membership, or separately by completing and submitting a paper Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement to the Club.
Comments and Suggestions
If you have a question, a comment or a suggestion for the Board of Directors, please contact us. The phone and email accounts are checked regularly, and information is forwarded to the appropriate Director for follow-up.