Sarasota Ski A Rees Inc

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Sarasota Ski A Rees Inc

SUMMARY

Mission

To promote the sport of water skiing through shows, charitable events, special needs clinics, and state, regional and national tournaments by stimulating interest in water skiing through youth and adults.

Contact Information

Primary Address _{PO BOX 1493}

SARASOTA , FL 34230-1493 Phone 941 388-1666 Alternate Phone 941 809-0427 Email _{[email protected]} Website _{www.skiarees.com} Facebook _Ski.A.Rees

General Information

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BACKGROUND & NEEDS

Impact Statement

PAST YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Bleacher Sun Shades-completed Dock and Stage Repairs- completed

Sound stage and boat microphones-completed Walkway Bridge - completed

Sound system improvements - completed

CURRENT YEAR GOALS 2016 Seawall Repair

New Foot Bridges

New storage shed for equipment New Clubhouse Roof

New Well Pump and Site Lighting

Needs Statement

1) Seawall Repair $118,000. 2) New Foot Bridges $12,000.

3)New Storage Shed for Equipment $15,000. 4) New Clubhouse Roof $10,000.

5) New Well Pump and Site Lighting $3,000.

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees is not allowed to finance funds according to our by-laws.

Background Statement

“The Sarasota Ski-a-Rees, established in 1957, is a multigenerational team whose mission is to perform free waterski shows for the public, participate in waterski competitions, train youth and adults in the sport of show skiing, educate the public on manatee safety, and provide waterski clinics and shows for those with

disabilities.” Community involvement is the most important part of our existence and family participation is the cornerstone. Our Team prides itself in teaching the value of community involvement, teamwork, athletics, sportsmanship, and presenting yourself as self-confident and a leader in private and public venues.

Statement from the Board Chair

Statement from the CEO/Executive Director

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees is a 100% volunteer organization and does not have any paid employees , CEO or Executive Director.

Areas Served

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Service Categories

Primary Organization Type _{Recreation & Sports} Secondary Organization Type _{Arts,Culture & Humanities} Tertiary Organization Type _{Public & Societal Benefit}

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PROGRAMS

Free Community Water Ski Shows

Description Annual show design and development which includes coordination of

Team members developing show script, choreographed music, props, costumes, boat patterns, ski acts and act pay ons and actay offs and equipment repair and purchase. Total annual cost to provide this program is $40,0000.

Budget $40,000.00

Category Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other Performing Arts Program Linked to Organizational

Strategy

No

Population Served General/Unspecified Families US

Short Term Success We work toward improving performances based upon weekly audience

reactions and feedback. The short term goals are to improve Team member performance and interaction with the audience which in turn helps Team members develop self-confidence, ability to work together with others to accomplish a goal, athletic abilities and public

presentations.

Long Term Success The long term goals are to continue outreach to the community building

better name recognition for the Free water ski shows.

The long term goals for Team members is the provide valuable

groundwork so that individuals can use the communication, performing and team building skills they learned while participating in the Ski Shows for use throughout their lives.

Program Success Monitoring We know that the program is working based upon weekly comments from

the audience that states they come every year to see the shows as well as asking about various performers to keep track of their accomplishments.

Program Success Examples Multiple Team Members have used these skills to build careers such as

Doctors, Attorneys, Builders, Accountants, Teachers and Entrepreneurs. There have also been numerous members who have been recruited into professional water ski shows through the nation.

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Special Needs Water Ski Clinics

Description A Water Ski clinic with adaptive water ski sitchairs which allow disabled

individuals to experience the joy and freedom of water skiing. Special Needs instructors and Ski-A-Rees Team members join together to provide Special Needs individuals a unique opportunity to experience and enjoy an activity that is not usually availability to them.

Budget $5,000.00

Category Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, General/Other Birth Defects,

Genetic Disorders & Developmental Disorders

Program Linked to Organizational Strategy

No

Population Served General/Unspecified People/Families with People of Developmental

Disabilities People/Families with of People with Physical Disabilities

Short Term Success To provide a unique enjoyable program which enhances the lives of

Special Needs Individuals thru the activity of water skiing on sit-skis with assistance of experienced side able-bodied skiers. 95% of the

participants leave with enthusiastic memories of the day wishing they could ski again.

Long Term Success The program and water skiing experience stays with the participants many

years after as well as the benefit it gives their care givers too when they see the participants being extremely happy when they can do something themselves.

Program Success Monitoring By the response rate at signing up for the program each time it is offered.

We are working towards providing it twice a year.

Program Success Examples Many return participants and their care givers have stated that they were

so thankful that they were able to come back. A father said his son, who was 23, had a picture on his wall of himself skiing from a clinic 5 years previous and talked about it everyday. Others talk about how the

participants discuss the skiing throughout the year and say how they want to participate again.

Comments

Program Comments by Organization

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees feels like our Water Ski Shows Program and our Special Needs Clinic Program have grown significantly during 2015 and we are in the process of improving both during 2016.

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MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

CEO/Executive Director No Executive Director

CEO Email _N/A

Experience

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees is a 100% volunteer organization and does not have any paid staff.

Staff & Volunteer Statistics

Full Time Staff ₀ Part Time Staff ₀ Staff Retention Rate % _N/A Professional Development _No

Contractors ₀

Volunteers ₉₅

Management Reports to Board _N/A CEO/Executive Director Formal Evaluation _N/A Senior Management Formal Evaluation _N/A NonManagement Formal Evaluation _No

Collaborations

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees collaborates with the following entities:

1) The City of Sarasota by providing Free Water Ski Shows and maintain and improve the site they provide us on City Island.

2) USA Water Ski Association who we partner with for daily activities as well as Regional and National Tournaments, and Driver - Skier Clinics.

3) Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission who we partner with to educate and inform the attending public of Manatee Awareness and Protection. We monitor the area we ski in for Manatee and report it to the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Comments

Management Comments by Organization

Ski-A-Rees biggest management challenge is to figure out how to spend our limited dollars in the most effective way to provide first class water ski shows and maintain and improve our site. Ski-A-Rees is not allowed to borrow funds according to our by-laws.

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GOVERNANCE

Board Chair

Board Chair Mr. John LaCivita

Company Affiliation _{Willis Smith Construction} Board Term Oct 2015 to Sept 2016

Board Chair Email _{[email protected]}

Board Co-Chair

Board Co-Chair Mr. Jon Heath

Company Affiliation _{Heath Pest Control} Board Term Oct 2015 to Sept 2016

Board Co-Chair Email _{[email protected]}

Board Members

Name Affiliation Status

Mrs. Sherri Brunner Certified School Counselor, Manatee School Board Mr. Larry Brunner Wilson Windows, Business

Manager

Voting

Mr. Blake Brunner Kobie Marketing, Senior Software QA Engineer

Mr. Jon Heath Heath Pest Control, President, Owner

Voting

Mrs. Karen Johnston Todd Johnston Homes, Owner Voting Mr. John LaCivita Willis Smith Construction, Vice

President co-owner.

Voting

Mr. Lance Robbins Florida Cardiac Consultants, Physians Assistant.

Voting

Mrs. Dana Vega McIntosh Middle School Voting Mr. Adam Waxler You Keep Commision, Real Estate Voting

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Female ₃

Not Specified ₀

Governance

Board Term Lengths ₁ Board Term Limits ₂ Board Orientation _No Number of Full Board Meetings Annually ₁₀ Board Meeting Attendance % ₉₀ Board Self-Evaluation _Yes

Written Board Selection Criteria _{Under Development} Percentage of Board Making Monetary

Contributions 100

Percentage of Board Making In-Kind Contributions 100 Constituency Includes Client Representation _No

Standing Committees

Program / Program Planning Building

Capital Campaign

Communications / Promotion / Publicity / Public Relations Membership

Youth

Comments

Governance Comments by Organization

In 2016 Sarasota Ski-A-Rees is building the Team's Recognition thru Board Approved Ski Shows, Advertising, and Fund Raising Opportunities. We are looking at ways to improve our outreach to the community to inform locals citizens and tourist of the public service we provide from free water ski shows to adaptive water ski clinics.

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FINANCIALS

Current Financial Info

Fiscal Year Begins ₂₀₁₆ Fiscal Year Ends ₂₀₁₆ Projected Revenue _$70,082.00 Projected Expenses _$62,098.00 Endowment Value _$0.00 Spending Policy _N/A Spending Policy Percentage ₀

Tax Credits _No

Capital Campaign

In a Capital Campaign _Yes Campaign Purpose

Repair 250 LF of existing seawall.

Campaign Goal ₁₁₈₀₀₀

Dates Mar 2016 to Dec 2016

Raised To Date 1000 as of Mar 2016

Anticipate Campaign Within Next 5 Years? _Yes

IRS Form 990s

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees 2015 990 Form Sarasota Ski-A-Rees 2014 990 Form IRS 990EZ 2013 Form 990 Form 990 Form 990 Form 990 Form 990

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Historical Financial Review

Revenue and Expenses

Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012

Total Revenue $37,584 $33,504 $34,831

Total Expenses $33,668 $30,639 $33,674

Revenue Sources

Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012

Foundation and Corporation Contributions $0 $0 $0 Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $18,001 $13,298 $13,238

Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0

Earned Revenue $13,147 $8,569 $10,954

Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 $0 $0

Membership Dues $11,634 $11,637 $10,639 Special Events $0 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 Program Expense $13,704 $9,851 $9,655 Administration Expense $25,880 $20,788 $24,019 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $0 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0

Total Revenue/Total Expenses 1.12 1.09 1.03

Program Expense/Total Expenses 41% 32% 29%

Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue

0% 0% 0%

Assets and Liabilities

Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012

Total Assets $24,572 $20,656 $17,791

Current Assets $19,641 $13,753 $8,128

Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0

Current Liabilities $0 $0 $0

Total Net Assets $24,572 $20,656 $17,791

Top Funding Sources

Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012

Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Contributions, gifts, grants $18,001

Contributions, gifts, grants $13,298

Contributions, gifts, grants $13,238

Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Membership Dues $11,634 Membership Dues $11,637 Membership Dues $10,639

Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Program Service Revenue $6,436 Program Service Revenue $7,520 Program Service Revenue $6,200

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Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Financial Challenge each year is to find ways to generate additional funds needed to improve our ski shows, site and special needs clinics to be an improved professional enjoyable experience.

Financial Comments by Foundation

Financial information taken from the organization's Federal 990-EZ. Contributions include foundation and corporate support.

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PLANS, POLICIES & LICENSES

Plans

Fundraising Plan _{Under Development} Communication Plan _{Under Development} Strategic Plan _{Under Development} Management Succession Plan _{Under Development} Continuity of Operations Plan _{Under Development}

Policies

Organizational Policies and Procedures _Yes Written Conflict of Interest Policy _Yes

Nondiscrimination Policy _{Under Development} Directors and Officers Insurance Policy _No

Whistle Blower Policy _No Document Destruction Policy _No

Awards & Recognition

Award/Recognition Organization Year

2nd Place Southern Region Show Team

USA Water Ski Association 2015

1st Place Florida State Show Team

2nd Place Florida State Show Team

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1st Place Florida State Show Team

1st Place Southern Region Show Team

Sarasota Ski A Rees Inc