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TRAIL is managed by a Board of Directors. The Board consists of elected positions including President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and includes the chairpersons of the following committees: Programming, Fundraising & Development, Special Events, Finance, Family Support, PR & Marketing, and Volunteer Coordinator.
The Board oversees the smooth running of the organization, assuming responsibilities for such areas as establishing policies and procedures guidelines, setting/monitoring budgets, and coordinating a calendar of events.
Meetings are held on every second wednesday of each month, but may be subject to change as
the need arises.
The Executive Board of TRAIL
Founder/Program Coordinator
Al Langlais al@trail4kids.org
Al has been committed to
improving the lives of special needs individuals his entire life. As an older
sibling to a brother with Down’s syndrome, Al grew up seeing firsthand the
opportunities that were denied to his brother due to his disability. He was
trained in the Army as a psychiatric technician, behavioral specialist, and
occupational therapist, and has been employed as Motor Skills Specialist for
the special needs students enrolled in the Fall Mountain Regional School
District for 10 years. Al brings to TRAIL extensive knowledge and experience in
working with special needs children; in particular, the effects of their disabilities
on their gross and fine motor function. His skills include sign language and
aptitude in all of the recreational activities offered through TRAIL. Al is also the Local Program
Coordinator for Fall Mountain Special Olympics, and serves as Head Coach in
soccer, floor hockey, alpine skiing, weightlifting, swimming, and track &
field events.
President
Paul Judd paul@trail4kids.org
Paul brings to
TRAIL a wealth of experience both as a volunteer in numerous non-profit and
fraternal organizations, and as a small business owner. In addition, he has
accumulated many years of experience working with children as a coach for
various recreational sports teams and Cub Scouts, and has served on committees
for organizations such as the March of Dimes. Paul assumed the Presidency in
2007, and he also contributes his talents and experience in the recreational
adventures we offer.
Vice-President
Courtney Porter courtney@trail4kids.org
Courtney first
began volunteering for TRAIL in 2004 while working as a special educator at
Charlestown Primary School. She brings to the program an understanding of the
special education process as well as knowledge of early childhood development.
In 2005, she became the board’s Secretary. When not working with TRAIL, she
enjoys spending time with her two children, Andrea and Cade; camping, biking
and enjoying the outdoors. Courtney has been the board’s Vice-President since
2007. She lives in Alstead and teaches at The Orchard School.
Treasurer/Trustee Committee
Jean Stewartgene@trail4kids.org
A resident of Springfield, VT, Jean was born and raised in Wilmington, NC and moved to Vermont in 1963.She is the mother of 5, grandmother of 7, and great-grandmother of 2!Jean has her own accounting and tax business; Colbrady Services LLC.As an enrolled agent with the IRS, she has been preparing income taxes since 1976.Jean and her husband spent five years as owner/operators of a community care home for physically and mentallychallenged and/or elderly
individuals. She worked in the
machine shop industry for 28 years as a machinist, electrical quality control,
and purchasing agent.
Fundraising and Development Committee
Lynn Kroian lynn@trail4kids.org
The mother of
both typically developing and special needs children, Lynn offers a critical
perspective to the Executive Board.
Formerly the Development Director for David’s House in Lebanon, NH, Lynn
has recently resumed teaching music at three elementary schools in the Fall Mt.
School District. She is a graduate
of Antioch New England Graduate School with a Master’s degree in Human Services
Administration, focusing on fundraising and development. Lynn serves on the Board of the Fall Mt
Area Healthy Youth Initiative, and also volunteers for Fall Mountain Special
Olympics as an assistant coach in soccer, floor hockey, alpine skiing, swimming,
and track & field events.
Secretary/Special Events Committee
Dee Milliken dee@trail4kids.org
Along with her husband
John, Dee serves on the Executive Board, offering invaluable input into the
workings of our organization as parents of a child receiving services through
TRAIL. Together they personify the
true “TRAIL” family – in 2006 they both learned to downhill ski with us, in
order to be able to join their son Justin in an activity he had learned to
enjoy. Today the Millikens ski as
a family, without need of our
support.
FamilySupport Committee
Kristin Walker kristen@trail4kids.org
Formerly a
paraprofessional in the Fall Mt School District, today Kristen is Family
Services Coordinator for Pathways of the River Valley, helping local families
identify and access resources to meet their child’s special needs.
PR and Marketing Commitee
(OPEN)
Volunteer Committee
(OPEN)
Members At Large
Pat Barrett pat@trail4kids.org
Pat is an
inspiration to all of us at TRAIL. A retired elementary educator, she took up
skiing in order to help facilitate our adaptive downhill skiing program! Pat is a dedicated volunteer at all
events, and brings a rich intergenerational dynamic to TRAIL.
Barbara
DeMatteo barbara@trail4kids.org
Barbara is a
licensed Physical Therapist who consults to local school districts and directs
her own private practice in Keene. Barbara co-chairs the Program Committee and
is a valuable resource in assisting us to accommodate the complex medical needs
of the children we serve.
Volunteers
Our staff is
all-volunteer. All persons wishing to join TRAIL as a volunteer are required to
sign a confidentiality agreement, to agree to a criminal background check, and
to provide the Executive Board with references upon request. Volunteers are ALWAYS needed!
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