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 Kjohnston@toddjohnstonhomes.com Website www.skiarees.com Facebook Ski.A.Rees General Information nprofit Organization Does Business As (DBA) SARASOTA SKI-A-REES Tax Exempt Status Sarasota Ski A Rees Inc Public Supported Charity Incorporation Year 2014 State Charitable Solicitations Permit Yes Feb 2017 State Registration Yes Dec 2016 1
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 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 FL- Sarasota FL- Manatee Sarasota Ski-A-Rees serves the greater Sarasota-Manatee Area. We are located at 1602 Ken Thompson Park, Sarasota, FL 34236 on City Island since 1957. Our Free Sunday Water Ski shows have provided tourist and family entertainment for close to 60 years. Our attendees come back year and year to enjoy the shows. 2
Service Categories Primary Organization Type Secondary Organization Type Tertiary Organization Type Recreation & Sports Arts,Culture & Humanities Public & Societal Benefit 3
PROGRAMS Free Community Water Ski Shows Description Annual show design and development which includes coordination of 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 Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Population Served Short Term Success Long Term Success Program Success Monitoring Program Success Examples Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other Performing Arts General/Unspecified Families US We work toward improving performances based upon weekly audience reactions and feedback. The short term goals are to improve member performance and interaction with the audience which in turn helps members develop self-confidence, ability to work together with others to accomplish a goal, athletic abilities and public presentations. 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 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. 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. Multiple 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. 4
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 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 Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Population Served Short Term Success Long Term Success Program Success Monitoring Program Success Examples Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, General/Other Birth Defects, Genetic Disorders & Developmental Disorders General/Unspecified People/Families with People of Developmental Disabilities People/Families with of People with Physical Disabilities 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. 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. By the response rate at signing up for the program each time it is offered. We are working towards providing it twice a year. 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. 5
MANAGEMENT CEO/Executive Director CEO/Executive Director CEO Email Executive Director 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 % Professional Development N/A Contractors 0 Volunteers 95 Management Reports to Board CEO/Executive Director Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation nmanagement Formal Evaluation N/A N/A N/A 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. 6
GOVERNANCE Board Chair Board Chair Mr. John LaCivita Company Affiliation Willis Smith Construction Board Term Oct 2015 to Sept 2016 Board Chair Email Jlacivita@willissmith.com 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 captdoublepatch@comcast.net Board Members Name Affiliation Status Mrs. Sherri Brunner Mr. Larry Brunner Mr. Blake Brunner Mr. Jon Heath Certified School Counselor, Manatee School Board Wilson Windows, Business Manager Kobie Marketing, Senior Software QA Engineer Heath Pest Control, President, Owner Voting Voting Mrs. Karen Johnston Todd Johnston Homes, Owner Voting Mr. John LaCivita Mr. Lance Robbins Willis Smith Construction, Vice President co-owner. Florida Cardiac Consultants, Physians Assistant. Voting Voting Mrs. Dana Vega McIntosh Middle School Voting Mr. Adam Waxler You Keep Commision, Real Estate Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 9 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 6 7
Female 3 t Specified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 1 Board Term Limits 2 Board Orientation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 10 Board Meeting Attendance % 90 Board Self-Evaluation Written Board Selection Criteria Percentage of Board Making Monetary Contributions Yes 100 Percentage of Board Making In-Kind Contributions 100 Constituency Includes Client Representation 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 '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. 8
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 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 Sarasota Ski-A-Rees 2007 990 Form Sarasota Ski-A-Rees 2006 990 Form Solvency Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities -- -- -- Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% 9
Historical Financial Review Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $37,584 $33,504 $34,831 Total Expenses $33,668 $30,639 $33,674 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $0 Contributions 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 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 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 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 Membership Dues Membership Dues Membership Dues Amount $11,634 $11,637 $10,639 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Program Service Revenue $6,436 Program Service Revenue $7,520 Program Service Revenue $6,200 Comments Financial Comments by Organization 10
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. 11
PLANS, POLICIES & LICENSES Plans Fundraising Plan Communication Plan Strategic Plan Management Succession Plan Continuity of Operations Plan Policies Organizational Policies and Procedures Written Conflict of Interest Policy ndiscrimination Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Whistle Blower Policy Document Destruction Policy Yes Yes Awards & Recognition Award/Recognition Organization Year 1st Place Florida State Show 2nd Place Florida State Show 2nd Place Florida State Show 1st Place Florida State Show USA Water Ski Association 2015 USA Water Ski Association 2014 USA Water Ski Association 2013 USA Water Ski Association 2012 USA Water Ski Association 2011 USA Water Ski Association 2010 USA Water Ski Association 2010 USA Water Ski Association 2009 USA Water Ski Association 2009 USA Water Ski Association 2008 USA Water Ski Association 2008 USA Water Ski Association 2007 USA Water Ski Association 2007 12
2nd Place Florida State Show 1st Place Florida State Show 2nd Place Florida State Show 2nd Place Florida State Show 1st Place Southern Region Show 2nd Place Florida State Show USA Water Ski Association 2006 USA Water Ski Association 2006 USA Water Ski Association 2005 USA Water Ski Association 2005 USA Water Ski Association 2004 USA Water Ski Association 2004 USA Water Ski Association 2003 USA Water Ski Association 2003 USA Water Ski Association 2002 USA Water Ski Association 2002 Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the Government? Created 06.27.2016. Copyright 2016 13