Edgar County 4-H Association

“James bennett bennett electrical vice pres. Owner business relationship penny peterson dewitt advertising treasurer owner business relationship gertrude wilson brett wilson director director family relationship dale cash bradley cash president director family relationship”

“The organization's president reviews the 990 prior to signing and filing it.”

“This is a small, local organization serving one rural county in illinois. The board members are familiar with each other's business endeavors, and are cognizant of the market rates in the area for products and services. They consider this in approving all expenditures. The president of the board reviews the annual disclosure statements that all board members must sign, so that he may monitor compliance as contracts are approved throughout the year.”

“The vice-president of the association is an electrician and periodically provides services for the association. The treasurer sells advertising specialties including signage; the association periodically purchases such items. The association is located in a small community serving a small geographic area. Consequently there are a limited number of independent contractors available and board members can easily determine the going rate for services. A conflict of interest policy is in place and therefore board members are aware of this relationship when they vote to approve contracts. These transactions are negotiated at arms-length. Neither the vice president nor the treasurer are compensated for their board service hours.”

“John mcmullen is a board member and he is also employed by the association as a grounds keeper in an arms-length transaction. The association is located in a small community serving a small geographic area. Consequently board members can easily determine the going rate for similar services. A conflict of interest policy is in place and therefore board members are aware of this relationship when they vote to approve contracts. John mcmullen is not compensated for his board service hours.”

“Documents are made available upon written request.”

“The association's mission is to promote and support 4-h activities in edgar county illinois, including informing donors of the importance and the value to young people of the education and training they receive in 4-h activities. All money and property of every kind and nature received by this corporation shall be used for the benefit of 4-h work and the university of illinois cooperative extension service.”