Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE MISSION OF THE DETROIT FITNESS FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE LOW- OR NO-COST FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR AREA RESIDENTS. BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, OFTEN FREE, ACTIVITIES IN A LOCATION THAT IS SAFE AND CONVENIENT, AREA RESIDENTS, MANY OF WHOM ARE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, CAN OPT IN ON LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND REDUCE THEIR HEALTH CARE COSTS.
TO PROVIDE LOW OR NO-COST FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR AREA RESIDENTS
OUR PRIMARY FITNESS PROGRAMMING COMES IN THE FORM OF BICYCLING, SPECIFICALLY ON THE 1/10TH OF A MILE INDOOR VELODROME. WE OFFER CYCLING CLASSES AND PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNERS 3-6 YEARS OLD, EMERGING RIDERS 7-17 YEARS OLD, AND EXPERIENCED COMPETITORS OF ALL AGES. DURING THE SUMMER, WE OFFER FREE CYCLING CAMPS, INTENDING TO TEACH ALL CHILDREN HOW TO RIDE A BICYCLE A SKILL THEY CAN DO FOR THEIR ENTIRE LIFE. WE ALSO TEACH THE CAMPERS AS WELL AS ALL OF OUR YOUTH ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE SPORT AND SHARE FACTS FROM DETROIT'S CYCLING HISTORY THAT SERVE AS INSPIRATION AND A ROLE MODEL. NUTRITION AND HEALTHY CHOICES ARE ALSO PART OF THE 4-DAY SESSIONS.IN ADDITION TO THE CYCLING, WE ALSO HAVE DEDICATED SPACE THE EDDIE TOLAN OVAL - FOR RUNNING, WALKING OR INLINE SKATING. THIS 1/8TH MILE CEMENT TRACK IS UNIQUE IN THE AREA, AND A YEAR-ROUND OPTION FOR STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FITNESS ROUTINE. IN THIS SPACE WE ALSO HOST HEALTH FAIRS, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, ETC.
IN ADDITION, ON CERTAIN WEEKENDS DETROIT FITNESS FOUNDATION WILL HOST CYCLING COMPETITIONS THAT WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH DEMONSTRATIONS OF THE LEVEL OF SKILL THAT CAN BE ACHIEVED IN THE SPORT OF CYCLING. DETROIT FITNESS FOUNDATION WILL ALSO WORK WITH YOUTH WHO ACHIEVE A HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL TO BE ENTERED IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, OR NATIONAL COMPETITIONS. IN SOME CASES, DEPENDING ON FINANCIAL NEED, DETROIT FITNESS FOUNDATION MAY PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THE COSTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH COMPETITIONS.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Dale Hughes | PRESIDENT/EXEC. DIR./DIREC | 40 | $120,000 |
| James D Mcdonald | TREASURER | 2.5 | $0 |
| Thomas M Dixon | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| Susan Mosey | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| Leonardo Gianola | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| Gary W Baun | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
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