Professional Grounds Management Society Inc

“The joseph e. Shaner company provides management services to the organization and is paid a management fee of $179,911. Thomas c. Shaner serves as the executive director of the organization through his employment at the joseph e. Shaner company and receives compensation from the joseph e. Shanner company. Thomas c. Shaner does not receive any additional compensation from the organization for services provided to the organization.”

“Categories of membership active member - those who manage or perform horticultural, landscape management or landscape design functions in maintaining grounds for residential, commercial, institutional, athletic, recreational, and/or educational sites. There is only one rate for regular individual member dues (not company or student). Those joining during the first six months of the year will pay the complete annual dues ($225), while those joining in the last six months of the year have two options. They can either: 1.) pay $175 for the remainder of the year and be billed again at the end, or 2.) choose the option of paying $50 for the remainder of the year and simultaneously paying the subsequent year's full dues (totaling $225 for the remainder of the current year plus the complete following year). Affiliate member - employees of active members. Active members or agencies may endorse affiliate members when paying membership with one agency/organization check. Annual dues: $125. Supplier member - commercial organizations wishing to work more closely with pgms. Such members shall include equipment manufacturers and suppliers and plant materials growers and suppliers. Supplier members are eligible to become pgms partners in education. This enhanced membership program provides an opportunity for leading suppliers to further demonstrate their commitment to grounds professionals. Annual dues: $400 partners in professionalism - enhanced marketing program for supplier members. Branch local supplier - same as active membership, the marketing is limited to a 250 mile radius. Annual dues: $175. Student - individuals currently enrolled in colleges, universities, trade schools, or other institutions recognized by pgms and curriculums verified by a duly authorized instructor of said institution. Annual dues: $35. Educator/researcher - teachers, researchers, county agents, professors or any individual employed full time as an instructor in the field of grounds management or a closely related academic field. Annual dues: $35.”

“Board members are elected annually by vote of members present at annual meeting”

“Prior to the filing of the tax return, the 990 is provided to each board member. Each board member reviews the 990 and responds to the executive director with any questions/comments. Once all questions have been addressed, the return is finalized.”

“All officers, directors, and key employees review the conflict of interest policy annually. They sign a form indicating their understanding of the policy and agreeing to bring potential conflicts to the attention of the governing body.”

“The organizations governing documents and financial statements are available at the organization's address during normal business hours upon request.”