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Building  a  Founding  Commi3ee  

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The  founding  commi3ee  is  the  group  of  league  stakeholders  that  works  to  establishing  the  league.      •  Support  League  Director  and  guide  league  •  Eventually  turns  into  Board  of  Directors  

Legal  DefiniKon:  “Advisory  Board”  •    Eventually  becomes  Board  of  Directors  

•  Has  legal  &  financial  responsibility  

The Founding Committee SecKon  III  of  the  NICA  Bid  Outline:  League  Leadership  

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The Founding Committee A  “fluid”  group  •  The  needs  at  the  beginning  may  not  be  the  same  aVer  even  just  

the  first  year.    •  You  needs  will  change.  

•  The  Chair  of  your  Commi3ee  may  not  be  the  best  President  for  the  Board.  That’s  ok!    

•  Try  to  have  your  eye  on  both  current  and  future  needs.    

Who makes a good committee member? Not  everyone  will  be  a  good  member  of  your  founding  commi3ee.    

•  Well  connected  •  Brings  specific  skills  to  the  group  •  Passionate  about  promoKng  high  school  mountain  

   biking    Most  Importantly.  .  .  Ready  to  get  some  work  done!  

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Key Roles What  are  the  key  roles  that  need  to  be  filled  to  ensure  a  successful  founding  commi3ee?  •  Chair/President  •  Treasurer  •  Legal  Advisor/Secretary  

   

These  are  legally  required  when  your  league  transiKons  to  Chapter  League  status.  

Committee Chair The  Chair  is  the  leader  of  the  founding  commi3ee,  and  may  eventually  lead  the  Board  of  Directors  as  well.  Works  closely  with  NICA  Board  and  NICA  Staff  on  league  planning,  budgeKng  and  other  issues.        What  to  look  for:  •  Non-­‐profit  experience  

•  Experience  on  a  board  of  directors  •  Understanding  of  managerial  pracKces  •  Passionate  about  both  youth  development  and  high  school  mountain  biking  

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Treasurer Works  closely  with  the  League  Director  to  complete  forward  budgeKng  and  assists  with  financial  planning.  Also  works  closely  with  NICA  Financial  Director  to  do  financial  planning.      What  to  look  for:  •  CPA  or  Financial  Industry  Experience  

•  This  is  key  –  you  want  someone  with  lots  of  financial  experience,  can  communicate  and  understand  complex  financial  idea  and  use  budgeKng  tools.  

•  Someone  who  understands  the  sport  of  mountain  biking  and  race/event  promoKon  is  nice  

Legal Advisor/Secretary Reviews  legal  documents  and  contracts  for  the  league  (sponsorship,  business  relaKonships,  etc.).  Controls  all  of  the  legal  documents,  keeps  minutes  for  meeKngs,  and  maintains  legal  records  for  the  league.    What  to  look  for:  •  Doesn’t  have  to  be  an  a3orney,  but  NICA  encourages  it  •  Experience  establishing  a  business  in  your  state    

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Business Advisor You  are  starKng  a  business  and  it  needs  to  be  well  run.    Having  someone  with  experience  running  a  successful  business,  from  operaKons  to  structure,  is  important.    

What  to  look  for:  •  Business  Experience!  •  Flexible,  available  and  willing  to  help  

Some Other Important Roles Venue  Help  –  someone  who  is  well  connected  with  land  managers.  OVen  Kmes  this  is  a  current  race  promoter  or  someone  who  has  experience  puhng  on  mountain  bike  races  locally.      Team  and  Coach  Support  –  help  with  outreach  or  working  with  school  administrators.  Former  principals,  school  administrators  or  teachers  can  be  great  in  this  role.      Development  Advisor  –  someone  with  experience  raising  funds  for  a  non-­‐profit  in  your  area.  This  may  be  through  individual  donaKons  or  through  sponsorship.  

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Sub-Committees Fundraising  Commi;ee  –  works  with  the  league  directors  to  idenKfy  sources  of  fundraising,  whether  it  be  through  individual  donors  or  corporate  sponsorship.    Venue  Commi;ee  –  works  with  local  land  managers  to  idenKfy  venues  suitable  for  league  races.    Team  Development  Commi;ee  –  Teams  and  coaches  are  your  “boots  on  the  ground.”  Having  support  for  them  will  help  them  be  successful.    

Recruiting For Your Committee •  Parents  of  league  parKcipants  or  other  student-­‐athletes    

•  Will  have  a  strong  connecKon    •  Local  business  community  •  School  teacher  or  administrators       Get  them  out  to  an  event!  

 

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Committee Member Profile Max  Bradley,  President  Colorado  League  Commi;ee  Max  grew  up  on  BMX  bikes  racing  regionally  around  his  home  in  Atlanta  during  his  High  School  years.    Mountain  Bikes  were  yet  to  be  conceived  back  in  those  days.    AVer  college  Max  transiKoned  to  “more”  wheel  and  has  spent  the  bulk  of  his  career  in  the  transportaKon  industry.  Currently,  Max  is  in  Sales  Management  with  UPS  in  Denver.    Max  is  an  avid  Mountain  Biker  and  all  around  cyclist.  Following  years  of  triathlon  and  running  Max  has  focused  in  on  mountain  bike  racing  as  his  primary  compeKKve  pursuit.                        “I  love  everything  about  High  School  Mountain  Bike  racing  here  in  Colorado  and  across  the  country  with  NICA.  The  fitness  these  kids  develop,  the  team  building  they  engage  in,  and  the  character  I  see  them  build  is  incredible.  I  feel  very  fortunate  to  be  a  part  of  it  all.”  

NICA  Coach  EducaKonal  Webinars  A  great  opportunity  for  you  or  anyone  else  interested  in  high  

school  mountain  biking  to  learn  more  about  our  programs  and  the  “NICA  Way”  

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QuesKons?  Let  us  know!  

   

Tyler  Dibble  tyler@naKonalmtb.org  

(510)  200-­‐0501  

I  strongly  encourage  everyone  to  come  to  a  NICA  Race!