Dutchess County Interfaith Council Inc

“The organization has two classes of membership: congregational and non- parochial clergy. Membership requiements for congregations: must state that they desire membership, subscribe to the preamble and purpose, provide financial support and participate in the work of the organization. Membership requirements of non-parochial clergy: must state that they desire membership, subscribe to the preaamble and purpose, and participate in the work of the organization. At this time there is no set dues or fees for membership. This will change in the coming years.”

“Dutchess interfaith council inc. Has its' form 990 prepared by an accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. Form 990 is presented to executive director and bookkeeper for review. Upon their approval it is submitted to the full board for approval. When the board approves form 990 the e-file authorizations are signed and the accounting firm e-files form 990.”

“The organization will develop a conflict of interest policy in the next year.”

“The compensation package for the executive director is determined annually by the board of directors.the board considers the overall financial and operational performance of the organization to determine if a salary increase is merited.”

“The organization makes its' form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 (d) of the internal revenue code. Upon written request a copy of forms 990 and/or 1023 will be provided.”

“Like many faith communities, dcic's members believe in the connection between shopping choices in the united states, and poverty and environmental damage throughout the world. In response, the fair trade bazaar offers dutchess county shoppers a wide array of high- quality,unique, and multicultural fair trade items just in time for the holiday gift giving season. Crop hunger walks (christian rural overseas program). The first crop hunger walk was in the 1960s. Now more than 2,000 communities across the u.s. Join in crop hunger walks each year. A unique aspect of crop hunger walks is that church world service doesn't receive all of the money raised. Up to 25% of the money donated is given to local hunger fighting agencies which include food banks and community gardens. Additionally, those sponsoring a walker can specify whether church world service or an alternative global hunger-fighting agency will receive the remaining 75% of the donation.the poverty forum is an event meant to raise awareness about the need for communities to advocate for the poor.”