3.2 Registration Fees A registration (user) fee will be collected from individuals who participate in mountaineering. The fees collected will be used to partially reimburse the Club for its initial outlay. 3.3 Chapter Contributions Chapters with certified programs could be asked to contribute a nominal amount toward the administrative costs, based on the number of registered climbers who are their members. 3.4 Supporter Donations Some individuals may be willing to contribute money to have mountaineering remain with the Club, regardless of whether or not they themselves are active climbers. 3.5 Summer Outing Fees The Mountaineering Committee will sponsor climbing training courses and climbing outings during the summer season. Net income from these outings will be used to offset general and administrative costs. 4.0 ADMINISTRATION Administrative procedures should be used to integrate policy (Section 2.0) with revenue generation programs (Section 3), as well as support the enforcement of Sierra Club policy. 4.1 Organization 4.1.1 Mountaineering Committee This volunteer committee should be organized to oversee mountaineering activities within the Club, namely: Advise and educate the officers of the Club on mountaineering policies and issues. Provide a liaison between the Board and chapters on mountaineering issues. Participate in negotiations when mountaineering policy and practice affects insurance. Supervise mountaineering administration. Formulate policies and standards. Certify leaders and register climbers. Organize and run summer courses and outings. 4.1.2 Mountaineering Administration A paid, fulltime staff member will provide competent, effective, and consistent service. This person's tasks would include, but not be limited to the following:

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