Kate'S Club Inc

“Thr organization's accountant provides a copy of form 990 to the board for review and approval prior to filing. This form is included with board meeting materials and is distributed electronically to board members by the organization.”

“The board governance committee monitors and enforces the conflict of interest policy. The board chair, instructed by the governance committee, ensures the board signs the conflict of interest policy annually. The executive director is responsible for ensuring that employees sign the policy.in addition, three bids are obtained anytime a new vendor is being chosen. Contracts with payments over $2,500 must be approved by the executive director and board treasurer.”

“The board adopted an compensation policy in which the board routinely evaluates the compensation of the executive and the staff.”

“The organization's accountant provides a copy of form 990 specifically for public inspection. This copy is available upon request. The organization also posts a copy of the form on the guidestar website.”

“Clubhouse saturdays and sundays are 6 hour program days that offer creative and healing arts facilitated by professionals with expertise in art, music, and recreation therapy. In 2017, clubhouse saturday and sunday attendance was 240 unique members.the holiday h.u.g.s. (healing, understanding, giving, and support) program was created to give families some extra support because kate's club understands that the holidays can be a difficult time for their members. Each year, the holiday h.u.g.s. Program includes the following holidays: in april - siblings day; in may and june - mother's and father's day; in november - thanksgiving; and in december - the winter holidays. In 2017, holiday hugs had a total attendance of 165 participants (children, caregivers and family members).230 new members joined kates club in 2017, each completing the new member orientation program. Park bench is a support and education program for parents and caregivers of kates club members. 2017 program attendance was 494. 450 children and adults participated in the memory walk/family picnic in 2017.club outings are fun and social outings geared towards building relationships with peers and fostering healthy adult relationships as a source of support. We take trips to activities and attractions in the atlanta area which most of our members have not had the opportunity to visit. Outings reflect kates clubs philosophy of healing through fun and community. In 2017, there were a total of 376 children in attendance for club outings.other program expenses are incurred in order to support the training of volunteers and the operation of the program activities. In 2017, we had 204 active volunteer buddies who provided 7,688 hours of support to kate's club member children.”