AMY D FOUNDATION
PO Box 280313, Lakewood, CO 80228 amydfoundation.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: The overall mission and purpose of the Organization is to support the social, emotional and physical needs of young women by providing a supportive community that will empower young women through the sport of cycling, inspire the celebration of healthy competition, empower the confident pursuit of lofty dreams and emphasize the positive effects of strong female bonds. Specifically, the goals of the organization are: (1) to provide young women with mentoring that builds a strong foundation for personal development, the benefits of which transcend the sport of cycling, and (2) to address gender inequalities in the sport of cycling as currently demonstrated by disparities among males and females in participation and opportunities. Through positive role models, healthy activities and introduction to various forms of cycling, the Organization hopes to encourage positive choices that enable girls to achieve their full potential

Amy D. Summer Sessions The Amy D. Summer Sessions is a program that provides mentoring on bikes for young girls ages 7-14. The program furthers the Organization's purpose by increasing participation in the sport of cycling and by using the sport of cycling to teach girls fundamental skills related to personal development, healthy competition and goal setting. The Amy D. Summer Sessions program also aims to create a community that empowers girls through sport and helps girls recognize the positive effects of strong female bonds. The program is a collaboration with, and conducted by, the Little Bellas, another non-profit organization with nine years of programming experience. The Amy D. Summer Sessions consist of eight different sessions throughout the course of the summer, which are held at regional parks that feature well-maintained trail networks with a diverse level of difficulty. The Organization has held at least one Amy D. Summer Session (consisting of eight individual sessions) since its formation in January 2014. During a typical Summer Session, the program participants are joined with female mentors in programs that use mountain biking as a vehicle to teach the importance of teamwork, goal-setting and a healthy lifestyle. Mentors and girls ride together at local trail networks, focusing on improving technical skills as well as participating in team-building activities. The Amy D. Summer Sessions are organized around a curriculum that builds upon previous skills, and girls are broken up into groups based on age and ability. After the group ride, the groups participate in games that incorporate that particular day's skill focus. Each session also includes the ever important snack. Mentoring on the trail is conducted by developing a level of trust with the participants and implementing planned curriculum that focuses on skills progression and building confidence. Experience within the Little Bellas program has shown that girls bring life challenges with them and work through these challenges organically while riding with their peers and mentors. While there is no planned curriculum for the Summer Sessions that addresses body image, positive self-talk, bullying, fear or anxiety, mentors are coached on how to work through these issues if they arise among program participants, thereby providing the participants with mentorship that extends beyond cycling and to matters the program participants may face on a daily basis. The Amy D. Summer Sessions' mentors consist of a diverse volunteer group of active women cyclers who identify with the Little Bellas' and the Organization's mission and are passionate about riding bicycles. The mentors are typically solicited by the Organization from a pool of volunteers that the Organization has previously worked with or been introduced to, but are generally considered to be affiliated with both the Organization and the Little Bellas during the Amy D. Summer Sessions. Consistency is very important to building a successful bond with the girls in the program; therefore, the quality of the program depends a great deal on the commitment from mentors. As a result of this, each mentor is expected to attend at least 75% of scheduled program days. In addition to regular mentors, vetted professional female cyclists are invited to meet and mentor every girl in the program. As a result of the Organization's desire to provide each participant with a quality experience, the number of participants in each Summer Session is limited to approximately 30 girls due to the capacity of the facilities and the number of experienced mentors available to participate in each Summer Session. The program is open to all girls ages 7-14, and there is a $200 fee for participation in the program, which includes participation in all eight session dates and a custom designed cycling jersey. The $200 participation fee is collected by the Little Bellas. However, the Little Bellas also offers an unlimited number of scholarships pursuant to which the $200 fee is waived or reduced, which are available upon request. The fees collected from participants in the Summer Sessions help offset a portion of the costs of operating the program. Based on the experience of the Little Bellas administration, the Organization believes that associating a monetary value with the program helps foster a dedication to the program and establishes commitment from program participants, which is essential for successful execution of the Summer Sessions. Applications for the Amy D. Summer Sessions are available online through the Little Bellas' or the Organization's website. Announcement and outreach regarding the open application period (which occurs annually, beginning in early February) is performed through the Little Bellas' and the Organization's social media, web and email outlets. The relationship between Little Bellas and the Organization is such that the production of the Amy D. Summer Sessions is made possible through the sharing of responsibilities. The Organization provides management oversight for the Amy D. Summer Sessions and contributes financial resources by sharing the costs of the Amy D. Summer Sessions with the Little Bellas. The Little Bellas is also responsible for management and oversight of the Amy D. Summer Sessions, including accepting applications from participants and mentors, planning activities and on-site execution. The Organization is responsible for site-specific costs and certain management-related matters, which include, among other things, (1) facility usage fees, (2) purchase, storage and provision of equipment and supplies, (3) food and snacks, and (4) communication and planning of activities with the community and officials. Other costs associated with management and oversight of the Amy D. Summer Sessions are paid for by the Little Bellas. The sharing of responsibilities and financial resources between the two organizations allows the Amy D. Summer Sessions to enroll a greater number of participants than otherwise would be possible. Without the financial and human resources support of the Organization and the Little Bellas, the Amy D. Summer Sessions would not be possible. The Organization's expenses for each Summer Session (consisting of eight individual sessions) are typically about $3,000. The largest single expense is site usage fees, which typically cost the Organization between $1,000-$1,500. In addition to the expenses listed above, the Organization also incurs expenses related to the promotion of the programming through web and social media outlets, and the occasional hosting of gathering events for staff members.

Amy D. Road Cycling Amy D. Road Cycling is a developmental racing program sponsored by the Organization that increases opportunities for talented and driven women to compete at the elite level of road cycling in a supportive and structured environment. The program focuses on team cycling events and pairing up-and-coming athletes with seasoned veterans. Through the oversight of experienced members of the Organization and on-the-ground support from a professional staff, the members of the Amy D. Road Cycling team are united by common goals that facilitate growth through breakdown of personal limitations. The Amy D. Road Cycling program builds a team of six to eight athletes per event and provides the team with the support of a professional management staff, consisting of a "Directeur Sportif" (team director), a mechanic and a "soigneur" (a member of the team staff that looks after the riders). The staff acts in supervisory, coaching and mentoring roles throughout the course of an event. Active communication before and after each competition is achieved through formal and informal team meetings and practices. The Directeur Sportif manages the program on the ground during the event and is typically a female figure with extensive professional cycling experience who identifies with the mission of the Organization. The mechanic and soigneur (male or female) serve in supporting roles under the Directeur and also have extensive experience in their respective positions. The Organization is responsible for the oversight of the program scope, tasking staff with responsibilities and providing equipment and supplies. Additionally, the Organization covers direct expenses for participation in a particular event (e.g., travel, registration, lodging, food) and covers compensation of the professional management staff and of the Organization's employees who oversee the program. The Amy D. Road Cycling program occurs at locations throughout the United States at established road cycling events governed by the Union Cycliste Internationale ("UCI"). The Amy D. Road Cycling program focuses participation in key events throughout the course of the UCI road cycling season (which runs from approximately April-September). Generally, each event is three to seven consecutive days in duration. The Amy D. Road Cycling program debuted in 2015 with attendance at the Tour of the Gila (located in New Mexico) and USA Pro Challenge (located in Colorado) events. The Organization expects to attend additional events throughout the United States in the future. The Organization does not place age restrictions on the women who may participate in the program. The Amy D. Road Cycling program strives to provide new opportunities for young, developing athletes and established athletes alike by bringing them together in a constructive environment. Women are selected for events within the program through a combination of active scouting and an open application process based on current trajectory determined through analysis of personal results and references within the cycling community. The primary objectives of the Amy D. Road Cycling program are: (1) to build greater opportunities for driven women in the sport of cycling who may not otherwise have the ability to participate due to an inherent lack of support, and (2) to create a constructive cycle of positive personal development by bringing up-and-coming talented athletes together with experienced competitors and managers in order to facilitate direct mentoring and coaching. For example, the UCI mandates that all participants at sanctioned cycling events be members of a registered team, which thereby inherently leads to the exclusion of individual registrants. If a team lacks the financial resources necessary to field a team of riders at a particular event (which commonly occurs at the highest level of women's professional cycling), then the individual riders' only hope of participating in the event is by "guest riding" on another team in attendance. Therefore, the Organization creates opportunities for women in the sport of cycling by organizing teams with open rosters that may vary from event-to-event. Furthermore, given that the Organization covers the direct expenses associated with participation in an event, the Organization creates opportunities for individuals and teams that otherwise would not have the financial resources to participate in a particular event. Total expenses for the Organization with respect to the Amy D. Road Cycling program range from $5,000-$10,000 per event and consist of covering the direct expenses of participants, such as lodging, food, registration, and compensation of the professional management staff, as well as compensation of Organization employees who oversee the program. Typically, some expenses (e.g., lodging) can be eliminated by leveraging resources within the community. Some additional funding may come from corporate sponsorship and donations.

Amy D. Cyclocross Amy D. Cyclocross is a developmental racing program that increases opportunities for talented and driven women to compete at the elite level of the sport of cyclocross in a supportive and structured environment. The program features two components: (1) an open division, and (2) a U-23 (under age 23) division. The open division provides the comprehensive support needed to elevate athletes to the highest level in the sport, carefully selecting women that embody extreme drive, passion and focus. The U-23 division provides complimentary support to interested young women in an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle balance. Both the open division and the U-23 division of the program feature focused coaching from professional staff and mentoring from veteran athletes to help participants reach their full potential through a season of competition. Experienced members of the Organization oversee the program and professional staff assist with the day-to-day operations of the program. The Amy D. Cyclocross program provides opportunities for young, talented and developing athletes by placing them in a constructive environment where they have the opportunity to learn from professional staff and concerned mentors. Similar to the Amy D. Road Cycling program, the primary objectives of the Amy D. Cyclocross program are: (1) to build greater development opportunities for women in the sport of cyclocross in order to facilitate growth in participation and promote the pursuit of lofty goals, particularly in the face of a demonstrated lack of current support for women within the sport, and (2) to create a constructive cycle of positive personal development by bringing up-and-coming talented athletes together with experienced competitors and managers in order to facilitate direct mentoring and coaching. Objective (2) above is further supported by engaging the participants in mentoring the younger participants and the girls in the Amy D. Summer Sessions, thereby providing examples of progression in action and reinforcing the importance of positive role models and strong female bonds. Potential participants in the Amy D. Cyclocross program are evaluated through an open application process consisting of a written and interview component. The Organization works closely with the Raleigh-Clement Professional Cyclocross Team, one of the foremost cyclocross programs in the country, in order to provide participants with a consistently high quality support structure from which they may benefit. In the future, the Organization expects that growth will likely be met through building partnerships with additional organizations, such as Olympian Mountain Biker Ann Trombley's TrailMaster Coaching and new non-profit Women In Sports Enrichment (WISE). The Amy D. Cyclocross program coincides with the cyclocross competition season, which typically runs from late August to Early January. The schedule is based on local and national cyclocross events governed by the UCI and USA Cycling ("USAC"), along with appropriate planning regarding a particular participant's age, experience and other life commitments. The Amy D. Cyclocross program occurs at locations throughout the United States at established cyclocross events governed by the UCI or USAC. The Organization supported participants in the Amy D. Cyclocross program in the Fall of 2014 and 2015. The Amy D. Cyclocross program features an open application process, announced through web and social media channels in the Spring of the applicable year. The application consists of a set of written questions regarding the applicant's experience and goals, as well as a set of open-ended questions regarding her perspective on the mission of the Organization and her involvement in the execution of that mission. A narrow subset of applicants are selected for a phone interview with the program oversight committee (which consists of members of the Organization and the Raleigh-Clement Professional Cyclocross Team), at which point the final selection is made. Total expenses to the Organization with respect to the Amy D. Cyclocross program are approximately $15,000 per rider per season, including travel, lodging, meals and incidentals, equipment and staff support (e.g., bicycle mechanic). The Amy D. Cyclocross program is heavily subsidized with in-kind infrastructure and management support from the Raleigh-Clement Professional Cyclocross Team. Equipment costs are typically small due to support from bicycle industry partners.

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