Governance

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 Gary Magee
   Treasurer Tania Hercun
   Secretary Scott Falshaw
   Past-President (non voting) Heather Scott
   Registrar Mark Cliffe-Phillips
   Facilities John Stephenson
   Trails Sean Marshall
   Communications Natalie Pressman
   Grants & Fundraising Aida Nciri
   Programs Belinda Whitford
   Events Yvonne Pike
   Volunteers Alyssa Titus
   Director-at-large Sarah Marrai

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:

Annual Report, Financial Statements & Budget

The board will present its 2022/2023 annual report on June 14, 2023.

The board will present 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.

The 2018/2019 financial documents can be found here:

The 2017/2018 annual report and financial documents can be found here:

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

2022-2023

2021-2022

2020-2021

2019-2020

2018-2019

2017 – 2018

2016 – 2017

2015 – 2016

2014 – 2015

2013 – 2014

2012 – 2013

2011 – 2012

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.