Monday, June 11, 2007

About Us

About Us

We are a group of ready volunteers from the general public of Central Texas and beyond who donate our time and effort to build and maintain hike & bike trails, including ADA accessible trails.

Our mission is to relieve some of the burdens faced by government agencies who oversee our public parks, preserves and forests by working on approved trail construction and maintenance projects that enhance public access to and enjoyment of these special places.

We operate as a Texas 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation governed by a nine member board of directors who serve without pay.

Administrative fees, including cost of a quarterly newsletter, are covered by our annual membership dues of $25 ($40/family), which are tax-deductible. A small participation fee (usually $75 or less) is charged for most long-distance projects. No fee is charged for local projects.

Camping is our usual form of lodging but sometimes the host agency provides sleeping and cooking facilities. We provide all food for long-distance projects and meals are cooked by our volunteers.

We are a reputable, non-political organization with a proven track record and anyone *18 or older can participate. (*Younger participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

This is a great way to work on meaningful and rewarding projects in an outdoor setting and have a good time as well. What better way to give something back for all the joy that trails provide!

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Ethics Policy

Purpose

The purpose of the Ethics Policy is to ensure that persons conduct themselves in an ethical manner in order to promote the harmony and welfare of all participants.

Ethics

The following shall apply:

➢ All activities shall be conducted in accordance with leave no trace practices.
➢ Persons shall act in an ethical manner at all CTTT activities.
➢ A participant acting in an unethical manner that undermines the welfare of themselves and/or others, as determined by the Crew Leader, shall be asked to leave the activity and may be required to do so at his (or her) own expense. The Crew Leader will, if necessary, contact the local law enforcement authorities to enforce this policy.

Fiscal Policy

Purpose

The purpose of the Fiscal Policy is to provide a minimum level of protection against the financial hazards associated with the operation of the corporation. This is not intended to be a substitute for liability insurance.

Checking Account

The checking account will be administered by the Executive Committee in accordance with Article 6 of the Bylaws.

Reserve Account

A reserve account will be maintained to provide a reserve to be used in event of catastrophic loss to tools and equipment. Allocation of funds from the reserve may only be appropriated by resolution of the Board of Directors. Checks drawn on the reserve account shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President of the corporation.

Insurance Policy

Purpose

The purpose of the Insurance Policy is to provide a minimum level of protection against the hazards associated with the performance of CTTT activities. Insurance coverage only applies with respect to registered volunteers. This is not intended to be a substitute for personal health insurance.

Insurance

The following levels of insurance shall be maintained.

$25,000 - Medical Indemnity for members participating on LRT’s
$500,000 – Vehicle Liability
$1,000,000 – Volunteer Liability

Leadership Policy

Purpose

The purpose of the Leadership Policy is to ensure that persons with sufficient skill sets are available to lead participants in a safe and effective manner.

Leadership

A Crew Leader shall supervise all Local Work Days and Long Range Trips. Crew Leaders shall act as the representative of the Board and shall have the authority to enforce the Policies, Procedures and guidelines as may be established from time to time.

Crew Leader Qualifications

Unless otherwise determined by the Executive Committee, to be qualified as a Crew Leader for a CTTT work activity, one must meet the following minimum specifications.
➢ Must have participated in 1-LRT or 3-LWD’s
➢ Must have completed Crew Leader training
➢ Must be approved by the Board
➢ Must comply with all CTTT Policies and Procedures