Blue Mountain Racing Association (BMRA).   Blue Mountain Racing Association (the "Corporation") is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), more specifically, to promote the growth, training, and development of U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association junior alpine ski racers.    As a registered 501-C-3 non-profit organization, it's exempt from paying federal income tax, and people/businesses would be able to make donations to the organization and take a tax deduction for their donation.    There is an executive board consisting of:  President Amato DePaulo (race director) Vice President Gregg Fazekas (parent of J-4 Phillip) Vice President/Programs J. Scott DeMasi (parent of J-3 Katie and mountaineer Anthony) Secretary Andrea Lawrence (parent of J-4 Grace, J-5 Roseand mountaineer Virginia) Treasurer Michelle Krout (parent of J-1 Ryan) Board of Directors: Amato DePaulo, Gregg Fazekas, Barry Brescancine (assistant race director), JanSosik (race department secretary), Robert Liptonand Jennifer Best (J-4/5 coach). We are looking for PARENTS to serve as chairpeople and committee members for the following committees:    MEMBERSHIP - Sherri Newell, Chair (parent of J-3 Avery) This committee will handle any and all things that pertain to the MEMBERSHIP (racers and their parents/guardians).  This would include, but not be limited to: New parent education i.e. making sure that new parents get information they need about equipment, race day procedures, Derby qualification, PARA, USSA, etc. Training and recruitment of parents for race day events(gate keepers, registration, lunches, etc.) Uniforms and other BMRT paraphenalia FUNDRAISING - We need a parent to chair this committee This committee will handle any and all things that pertain to raising money for the organization, including obtaining cash and in-kind donations and sponsorships.   MARKETING - Jennifer Best, Chair (J-4/5 Coach) This committee will handle any and all things that pertain to activities designed to recruit new members including, but not limited to: Signage, Publicity / Press releases, Brochures, Advertising (if necessary), Coordinating communication with BMRT webmaster, Photography, Videography SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE - Robert Lipton, Chair COACHES COMMITTEE - Carrie Scheetz, Chair (J-3 Coach) Consisting of coaches from each level of training in the program, this committee will handle any and all things that pertain to the educational advancement and training of our coaches and athletes.  This committe will also make recommendations on purchases designed to enhance the training of our athletes. PARENTS COMMITTEE - Rich Newell, Chair (parent of J-3 Avery) J-1/2 Parents Committee - Michelle Krout, Chair (parent of Ryan) J-3 Parents Committee - Jennifer Jones, Chair (parent of Indiana & Dow) J-4/5 Parents Committee - Karalis, Chair (parent of Demi) MOUNTAINEER Parents Committee- Need a chair We hope that you will be able to make a commitment to serve in some capacity of service to this organization.  If you don't feel that you can commit to be a CHAIRPERSON, we hope that you can serve as a committee person and contribute in some way in your area of expertise.   If you have an immediate interest in any of the possible committee positions, please let us know by emailing Matty DePaulo at amatod@epix.net