Clinton County Historical Association

“Organization has members who elect the board.”

“Elections to the board of trustees occur each year for a 3 year term. Open positions that occur during the year are filled by a vote of the board.”

“No committees can act for the board. Committee minutes are documented.”

“Subcommittee of the full board reviews the 990 before filing, and reports back to the full board before the return is filed. President and treasurer are part of that subcommittee. Copies of 990 are available for board members.”

“Conflicts are disclosed at board meeting if they occur, policy reviewed and reinforced once a year.”

“Executive committee meets and reviews all compensation policies yearly.”

“There is only the executive director- no other employees. If we are ever able to hire a second employee, there will be the same process for compensation approval as we use for the director.”

“Audit and 990 available upon request, as are policies. 990 is available through guidestar and urban institute online”

“Officers changes: at time of filing- officers are- president- geri favreau vice president- bernard bassett secretary- jan couture treasurer- william laundry in memoriam: the clinton county historical association board of trustees wishes to recognize board member joseph congelosi for his service to the organization from january 2015 until his untimely death on 22 may 2016. As a board member, joe gave of both his time and his treasure. He was a member of the collections committee, assisted with fundraising (e.g. The street drive) and was generous with loans for exhibits from his various personal collections. Joe loved history in all of it manifestations; artifacts, prints, maps, memorabilia, jewelry, clothing, ephemera, etc. Joe was interested in it all. He died in a house fire at the age of 34 saving the life of someone else. To have known him has been both a privilege and an honor.”