Governance
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Members’ Right to Vote
Members’ Guide to the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act
Members’ Powers, Duties and Limitations
Members’ Right to Inspect and Copy Corporate Records
Director’s Powers, Duties and Limitations
Officer’s Powers, Duties and Limitations
Use of Nonprofit Corporate Funds
Do NSP Members Have a Right to Vote?
How Are NSP Directors Elected?
History
List of Directors, Terms of Office, & Method of Election
Federal Charter Serves No Regulatory Purpose
Proposals
How Many Directors Should We Elect in the 2006 Election?
Proposed Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
Petition to Restore Members Right to Vote
1953 – Minnie Dole Founded NSP as a Membership Basis Nonprofit Corporation
1948 New York Articles of Incorporation
1953 Colorado Articles of Incorporation
1973 Election to Accept Colorado Nonprofit Act
1998 – Board of Directors Terminates Members Right to Vote in Articles
1997-08-15 Letter from National Legal Counsel Bond
1998-06-19 Letter from NSP Attorney Hill
Rebuttal of Letter from NSP Attorney Hill
1998 MWM-98-12 Board Resolution
1998 MWM-98-12 Board Resolution Objection
1998 Colorado Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
2002 – Board of Directors Terminates Members Right to Vote in Bylaws
2002-06-06 AM-02-01 BOD Resolution to Amend Bylaws for Director Elections
2002-06-06 AM-02-02 Davis Motion to Eliminate NBR
2002-06-06 AM-02-03 Burnham Motion to Elect PR, DD, and BOD by Members
2002-06-06 AM-02-04 Burnham Motion to Elect DD and BOD by Members
2002-06-05 Minutes of Board of Directors’ Meeting in Garmisch, Germany
2002-06-07 Bylaws Amended in Garmisch, Germany
2005 – Members and Five Division Directors Propose Amendments to Articles
Proposed Amendments to Articles of Incorporation
Frequently Asked Questions – National Issues
Frequently Asked Questions – Members’ Petition Process
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Members Petition
Members’ Petition – Mail-in Form
Members’ Petition – Electronic Form
2005-09-15 Five Divisions Request BOD to Allow Members to Vote
2005 – Members of Eastern Division Support Members’ Petition to Amend Articles
Eastern Division – Link to web site
Southern New York Region’s Resolution
Western Massachusetts Region Comments on Voting Problems
2005-04-24 Eastern Division’s Resolution
2005-04-27 Division Director’s Letter to National Chairman
2005-06-23 Eastern Division Director’s Presentation to National BOD
2005-06-28 Division Director Hamlin’s Letter to June National Board Meeting
2005-07-23 Division Director Hamlin’s Letter Regarding Petition
2005-08-08 Hamlin’s Response to National BOD
2005-09-08 Patroller update on sequence of events
2005-09-15 Update from Rick Hamlin
2005-10-04 Voting by Email or Postal Mail?
2005-10-18 Update on Members Petition
2005 – Central Division Supports Amendments to Bylaws
Central Division – Link to Web Site
Central Division’s Presentation to National Board of Directors
Central Division’s Presentation to National BOD – PowerPoint download
2005-07-29 Email from Jim Woodrum
2005-09-20 Update from Jim Woodrum
2005-09-22 Update and Letter to National BOD Regarding Detroit Resolution
2005-09-28 Central Division Does Not Support a Vote on the Members Petition
2005-09-10 Detroit Division Meeting
F05-003 Election Date Bylaw Changes
F05-004 Election Date P&P Changes
Policies and Procedures as of 9/13/2005 Official
Policies and Procedures as of 9/13/2005 Reformatted
2005-10-05 Jim Woodrum’s Article
2005 – Members of Pacific Northwest Division Support Members’ Petition to Amend Articles
Pacific Northwest Division – Link to Website
2005-08-14 General Session on National Issues
2005-10-17 Steve Rolfe’s Comments
2005 – Members of Rocky Mountain Division Support Members’ Petition
Rocky Mountain Division – Link to Web Site
Rocky Mountain Division’s Resolution
2005-07-22 Ed Gassman’s Letter Regarding Members Petition
2005-07-22 Members Petition to NSP
2005-09-15 Status Report from Ed Gassman, Rocky Mountain Division Director
2005 – (Ballard v. National Ski Patrol, Plaintiffs’ Complaint)
Four Members Take Legal Action to Enforce the Members’ Right
to Vote on Amendments to Articles Provided by CRS #7-130-103
2005-08-01 Directors’ Email to Members
2005-08-05 Sachs’ Memo to Division Directors
2005-08-25 Plaintiff’s Complaint
Exhibit A – 1998 Amended and Restated Articles
Exhibit C – Terry Reed’s Affidavit
Exhibit E – R. F. Hamlin’s Email to William Sachs
Exhibit F – BOD Email to Membership
Exhibit G – Affidavit of Members’ Signatures on Petition
2005 – (Ballard v. National Ski Patrol, Plaintiffs’ Motion)
Four Members Take Legal Action to Enforce the Members’ Right
to Vote on Amendments to Articles Provided by CRS #7-130-103
2005-08-31 Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction
2005-08-31 Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction
2005-09-14 Defendant’s Hearing Brief
Exhibit A – 1998 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
Exhibit B – 2005 Bylaws
Exhibit C – 1998 Federal Charter
Exhibit D – Boswell & Public Radio of Colo. v. Western Colo. Public Radio
Exhibit E – Ski Patrol Members Petition
Exhibit F – Email from Steve Over to Peter
Exhibit G – 2005-07-27 Letter from Attorney William Walters to Steve Over
Exhibit H – 2005-08-19 Letter from Walters to Attorney Jeffery Brandel
Exhibit I – Overview of the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act
2005-09-14 Transcript of Proceedings Contents
2005-09-14 Transcript of Proceedings
2005-09-14 Transcript of Proceedings – Opinion Only
2005-09-14 Preliminary Injunction Granted by Judge Munsinger
2005-09-21 Executive Director, Steve Over, Resigns
2005 – (Booth et al v. Sachs et al)
Six Division Directors Take Legal Action to Bar Members
from Voting on Amendments to Articles of Incorporation
2005-10-24 Federal Complaint Filed by Six Division Directors
2005-10-24 Appearance of Attorney
2005-10-24 Court Requires Notice to Defendants
2005-10-24 Court Denies Restraining Order
2005-10-25 Important Member Update Regarding Federal Suite
2005-12-02 Notice of Dismissal
2005 – Agreement Reached to Allow Members to Vote on a Joint Proposal to
Allow Members to Amend the Bylaws and Elect Directors
2005-10-31 National Announcement
2005-10-31 Jim Woodrum’s Email
2005-11-11 Update on Members Vote to Amend Bylaws
2005 – First Election of Directors by Membership
2005-11-05 Special Election Cycle for Board of Directors
2006-01-07 Nominating Committee Report
2006-01-31 National Chairman Terminates National OEC Director
2006-02-20 IVS Associates Certifies Election Results
2006 – (Ballard v. National Ski Patrol, Defendant’s Motion)
NSP Ask Court to Enforce Sealed [Secret] Settlement Agreement
and Dismiss Case with Prejudice
2006-02-23 Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement and Dismiss Case
2006-03-10 Plaintiffs’ Response to Defendant’s Motion
2006-03-16 Defendant’s Reply to Plaintiffs’ Response
2006 – Members Request Resignation of Directors Serving More than Six Year Term Limit and Not Elected by Members
2006-02-02 Patroller Com. Request Everett’s Resignation as Interim National Chairman
2006-02-02 Patroller Com. Request Plumer’s Resignation as Director
2006-02-03 Patroller Com. Request Ries’ Resignation as National Legal Advisor
2006-03-02 Larry Accord’s Letter of Resignation
2006-02-28 Ron Plumer’s Letter of Resignation
2006-03-15 Eastern Div. Request Everett’s Resignation as Interim National Chairman
2006-03-18 Open Letter to National BOD Regarding Actions of Board Members
2006-04-28 Julie Rust’s Letter of Resignation
2006-05-01 Larry Accord’s Second Letter of Resignation
2006-05-09 Robert McLaughlin’s Letter of Resignation
2006 – Second Election of Directors by Membership
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Appendix
Colorado Corporate Statutes
1958 Colorado Corporation Act (CCC), CRS #7-1-101 et. seq.
1967 Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act (CNCA), CRS #7-20-101 et. seq.
1994 Colorado Business Corporation Act (CBCA), CRS #7-101-101 et. seq.
1997 Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act (CRNCA) – Original Act , CRS #7-121-101
1997 Excerpts from the CRNCA Committee Comments
1997 Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act (CRNCA), CRS #7-121-101
Corporate Governances Cases
Pualek v. Isgar – Colo. App. #75-421 (6/3/1976)
Harding v. Heritage Health – Colo. App. #03CA0964 (7/17/2004)
Association of Graduates USAFA v. Reunification Committee of AOG USAFA
Federal Charter
1980 Federal Charter Repealed in 1998
2005 Federal Charter Serves No Regulatory Purpose
Articles and Editorial Comments
1953 – Minnie Dole Founded NSP as a Membership Basis Nonprofit Corporation
1998 – Board Terminated Members’ Right to Vote in the Articles
2002 – Board Terminates Members’ Right to Vote in the Bylaws
2005 – Members and Five Division Directors Propose Amendments to the Articles
2005 – Members of Eastern Division Support Petition to Amend the Articles
2005 – Central Division Supports Amendments to the Bylaws
2005 – Members of Pacific Northwest Division Support Petition to Amend the Articles
2005 – Members of Rocky Mountain Division Support Petition to Amend the Articles
2005 – Members File Suit to Amend Articles [Ballard v. NSP, Plaintiff’s Complaint]
2005 – Member File Injunction to Stop Unlawful Election [Ballard v. NSP, Plaintiff’s Motion]
2005 – First Election of Directors by Membership