Mountain Belles
Women joining together to enjoy a healthy, active and adventurous mountain lifestyle!
Mountain Belles is a Bozeman-based women’s recreational group that promotes a healthy, active and adventurous lifestyle! We are a volunteer organization run by women for women.
Dear Mountain Belles Members,
As 2020 comes to an end, your volunteer board has decided it is in the best interest of the Mountain Belles to restructure the organization. For transparency, we want our members to know we are in the process of dissolving as a non-profit organization. While the previous board began the process of obtaining non-profit status with the best of intentions, trying to pursue and maintain this has cost us time and money. Non-profit status does not support or benefit a small social group such as Mountain Belles. As volunteers, the process of maintaining the non-profit paperwork, tax obligations, and personal liability is beyond the scope of board members and Mountain Belles’ financial capabilities.
We are investigating the best alternative for the group and will let members know as soon as we have found what works best. IF YOU HAVE EXPERTISE IN THIS AREA (NON-PROFITS, LIABILITY, TAXES) AND CAN SPEND TIME HELPING US RESOLVE THESE ISSUES OR HAVE ANY IDEAS ABOUT WHAT STRUCTURE WOULD BEST BENEFIT OUR ORGANIZATION FOR LIABILITY AND TAX IMPLICATIONS, PLEASE EMAIL US AT MTNBELLES406@GMAIL.COM by December 12. We could use your help! Paperwork for this process must be filed before year’s end.
We ask that members please hold off on submitting 2021 dues. Any dues already paid for the 2021 year will be returned. All other monies in our account, currently totaling $1,631.83, will be held for now in order to pay for the non-profit group dissolution and any cost and taxes the Mountain Belles organization may incur in the coming months as we work through this process. If there is any money left after dissolution and taxes are paid, it is our understanding that as a former non-profit, all funds must be donated to a similar non-profit organization. At that time, we will poll members on which organization they would like to donate monies to once we know how much, if any, is in the account at the end of this process.
In the meantime, unofficial events can be posted by any members of the Facebook page that would like to host or organize an outing. We will not be posting official Mountain Belles events to the website or facebook page.
Thank you for your understanding,
The Mountain Belles Board
Dear Mountain Belles Members,
As 2020 comes to an end, your volunteer board has decided it is in the best interest of the Mountain Belles to restructure the organization. For transparency, we want our members to know we are in the process of dissolving as a non-profit organization. While the previous board began the process of obtaining non-profit status with the best of intentions, trying to pursue and maintain this has cost us time and money. Non-profit status does not support or benefit a small social group such as Mountain Belles. As volunteers, the process of maintaining the non-profit paperwork, tax obligations, and personal liability is beyond the scope of board members and Mountain Belles’ financial capabilities.
We are investigating the best alternative for the group and will let members know as soon as we have found what works best. IF YOU HAVE EXPERTISE IN THIS AREA (NON-PROFITS, LIABILITY, TAXES) AND CAN SPEND TIME HELPING US RESOLVE THESE ISSUES OR HAVE ANY IDEAS ABOUT WHAT STRUCTURE WOULD BEST BENEFIT OUR ORGANIZATION FOR LIABILITY AND TAX IMPLICATIONS, PLEASE EMAIL US AT MTNBELLES406@GMAIL.COM by December 12. We could use your help! Paperwork for this process must be filed before year’s end.
We ask that members please hold off on submitting 2021 dues. Any dues already paid for the 2021 year will be returned. All other monies in our account, currently totaling $1,631.83, will be held for now in order to pay for the non-profit group dissolution and any cost and taxes the Mountain Belles organization may incur in the coming months as we work through this process. If there is any money left after dissolution and taxes are paid, it is our understanding that as a former non-profit, all funds must be donated to a similar non-profit organization. At that time, we will poll members on which organization they would like to donate monies to once we know how much, if any, is in the account at the end of this process.
In the meantime, unofficial events can be posted by any members of the Facebook page that would like to host or organize an outing. We will not be posting official Mountain Belles events to the website or facebook page.
Thank you for your understanding,
The Mountain Belles Board
First and foremost, we are women of all ages (21 and up) who share a desire to continue learning new things and making new friends while furthering our individual pursuit of living an active lifestyle that promotes good health and good fun!
We host local outings and events -- fly fishing, climbing, XC skiing, backpacking, mountain biking and clinics on wilderness first aid, winter animal track identification, bear awareness, and more -- that encourage and support women in sharing their skills and learning new ones!
Throughout the year, Mountain Belles offers a variety of formal (planned) events and informal (spontaneous) outings that enable women to learn and improve their skills and fitness levels. Plus, we throw in a few social gatherings - a great way to connect with active and like-minded women!
We accommodate
• All levels of fitness
• Provide an encouraging environment
• Enable women to feel comfortable asking questions
• Enable women to expand their athletic skills and confidence
Click here to JOIN US today!*
First and foremost, we are women of all ages (21 and up) who share a desire to continue learning new things and making new friends while furthering our individual pursuit of living an active lifestyle that promotes good health and good fun!
We host local outings and events -- fly fishing, climbing, XC skiing, backpacking, mountain biking and clinics on wilderness first aid, winter animal track identification, bear awareness, and more -- that encourage and support women in sharing their skills and learning new ones!
Throughout the year, Mountain Belles offers a variety of formal (planned) events and informal (spontaneous) outings that enable women to learn and improve their skills and fitness levels. Plus, we throw in a few social gatherings - a great way to connect with active and like-minded women!
We accommodate
• All levels of fitness
• Provide an encouraging environment
• Enable women to feel comfortable asking questions
• Enable women to expand their athletic skills and confidence
Click here to JOIN US today!*
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*Mountain Belles organization, Mountain Belles board members, Mountain Belles event hosts, and Mountain Belles organizers are not liable for personal injury or loss incurred while attending or participating in Mountain Belles sponsored formal and/or informal events. Participants and Mountain Belles membership recognize that outdoor recreational activities carry inherent risk and agree they are responsible for themselves and participate at their own risk.
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*Mountain Belles organization, Mountain Belles board members, Mountain Belles event hosts, and Mountain Belles organizers are not liable for personal injury or loss incurred while attending or participating in Mountain Belles sponsored formal and/or informal events. Participants and Mountain Belles membership recognize that outdoor recreational activities carry inherent risk and agree they are responsible for themselves and participate at their own risk.
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