[pct-l] PCTA rating by CharityNavigator

[chiefcowboy at verizon.net]

Well said Tom.

Let's see, she's responsible not only for the eight employees but also the 
two trail maintenance crews that work year-long.  She has to oversee 
fundraising that involves folks from around the world.  In her spare time 
she meets with and coordinates with federal officials (BLM, USFS, NPS,) 
state parks folks, private land-owners, various conservation groups, and 
PCTA members.  And, I'm sure she does her share of public appearances on 
behalf of PCTA.  And, of course she needs to make sure the Communicator gets 
out on time.   I'm sure I have omitted other tasks that she performs in an 
exemplary manner so feel free to jump in with your thoughts.

THANKS LIZ FOR A CONSISTENTLY GREAT JOB.

-----Original Message----- 
From: tom aterno
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:00 AM
To: pct-L backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] PCTA rating by CharityNavigator

Sounds like a few are miffed at Liz's compensation.  My take is that she 
receives a salary commensurate with the responsibility of watching over the 
best trail in the US of A.

Watch out Liz, I sense an Occupy the PCTA in the works.



The Incredible Bulk



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From: Paul Bodnar <paulbodnar at hotmail.com>
To: pct-L backcountry.net <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] PCTA rating by CharityNavigator


Thank you for the link and information.  I also believe the compensation for 
the Executive Director is excessive.  According to the PCTA website, PCTA 
has a staff of eight and a compensation of $99,296 or 5.82% of expenses for 
the executive director appears to work against the primary mission of the 
PCTA.  There are only about 7800 members according to the PCTA.  So 
effectively $12.73 comes out of each annual membership donation to 
compensate a single employee.

The PCTA states "The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to 
protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as an 
internationally significant resource for the enjoyment of hikers and 
equestrians, and for the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all 
people."

I hope the PCTA gets back to spending membership donations on the mission of 
the PCTA and less on executive compensation.

Sincerely,

Paul Bodnar


> I was shocked to see Executive Director, Liz Bergeron's compensation of 
> $100,000.
>
> http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=11449


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