Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Inc.

“The membership of the corporation shall consist of persons who are interested in advancing the purpose of the corporation and who pay minimum annual dues, as set from time to time by the board of directors. The membership shall control the corporation through the annual election of directors.”

“The membership shall control the corporation through the annual election of directors.”

“Whenever the board of directors shall decide that a question submitted for its decision is of such importance that it should be submitted to a vote of the corporation, the board shall: submit to the secretary, in writing, such question, formatted and worded precisely as it is to be finally presented; direct the secretary to include such question on the regular ballot for comment or direction; or, if the board should order such a question to be included on the ballot for vote, the board should direct the secretary to distribute the ballot and canvass the vote in the same manner as for the annual election of directors. A majority vote of all ballots shall decide the question. The board shall upon the written request of fifty members of the corporation submit to vote any question that they propose. Amendments to the by-laws may be proposed by petition of any five members of the board of directors or any fifty members of the corporation. If such an amendment is approved by the board, it shall be submitted to the corporation for a referendum vote. Such a vote could take place at the same time as the election of the board, or at any other time set by the board, and in accordance with the procedures set forth in article xi. If approved by two-thirds of those voting, such amendment will become part of these by-laws.”

“The board will receive the 990 prior to filing but the vote to submit the 990 will be done by the executive committee.”

“Board members are responsible for revising and updating disclosures annually or as new potential conflicts arise.”

“A compensation committee which consists of different board members decides compensation.”

“Governing documents are made available upon request.”

“We had volunteers sail aboard clearwater. Clearwater's volunteers fill week-long spots and assist with three main tasks: education, cleaning, and sailing. We also have volunteers during the year doing regular office clerical work.”