Good morning, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

Years ago Andy Jackson’s generosity provided us all with the foundation that allowed a fringe group of like minded individuals to pursue a beloved lifetime activity which we still are privileged to enjoy on  this Christmas day 44 years later.

Much has changed in the free flying community since.  Much remains the same.   Site ownership still remains the critical concern for all.

To that end, the entire ranch property will be donated debt free and become:

The entire document is visible at :

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JuSI6ilTa8EiyItCv-KY1eSxDikFihHC?q=parent:1JuSI6ilTa8EiyItCv-KY1eSxDikFihHC

Articles 3 and 5 are probably of the most interest to CSS members.
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Bylaws of Len Szafaryn Free Flight Conservancy
A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation

ARTICLE 3 PURPOSES
Section 3.1 General Purpose
The Corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain
of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of California (“California
Nonprofit Corporation Law”) for public and charitable purposes.
Section 3.2 Specific Purpose
The specific purpose of the Corporation shall include without limitation, to preserve, support and
promote the sports of paragliding and hang gliding.
Section 3.3 Founding Philosophy
The Corporation was specifically set up as a nonprofit public benefit corporation in order to
protect the land use and ownership. Other options were considered that offered both advantages
and disadvantages. While some of these options reduce the likelihood of the Corporation being a
target of a legal challenge, at the end of the day the ownership of the land has to reside with the
flying community under the guidance of the board of directors.
Protecting against liability claims will always be on the forefront of the Corporation’s concerns.
The Board will keep this concern always at the forefront of any decisions involving the land use.
Revenues from related activities will not be required to support the Corporation’s expenses so any
activities that may lead to increased risk or uninsurable activities shall be avoided.
In the years to come we envision a beautiful Crestline Soaring Society landing field with a
welcoming atmosphere. Pilots in the landing zone will be able to look north at incoming wings on
approach against a beautiful background of the conserved land, unencumbered by development.
The Corporation shall, in accordance with its Specific Purpose and in priority order:
(1) Protect and beautify the property under its stewardship in perpetuity;
(2) Support the Crestline Soaring Society; and,
(3) Support the national free flying communities.

ARTICLE 5 DEDICATION OF ASSETS
Section 5.1 Property Dedicated to Nonprofit Purposes
The property of the Corporation is irrevocably dedicated to public and charitable purposes. No
part of the net income or assets of the Corporation shall ever inure to the benefit of any of its
Directors or Officers, or to the benefit of any private person, except that the Corporation is
authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make
payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article 3 hereof.
Section 5.2 Distribution of Assets Upon Dissolution
Upon the dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, its assets remaining after payment, or
provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of the Corporation shall be distributed to a
nonprofit fund, foundation, or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for public
and charitable purposes and which has established its tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of
the Code.
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I’ve chosen the board of directors based on their proven abilities to lead and care for our flying site –  individuals who’s past actions and deeds give me great confidence in the conservancy’s future.

Owen Morse – President
Rob McKenzie – Vice President
Alan Crouse – Secretary
Greg Hunter – Treasurer
Jana Pivkova – Director

Thank you to these five for the pledge of their future time and effort.

Also thanks to the current CSS Board of Directors for their hard work and leadership.

Moving ahead I look forward to the entire CSS community coming together as a team and family to support our wonderful flying site.

Here’s to a healthy and prosperous ’24 filled with lots of high altitudes and big distances!

Len