Northern Star Council

“John andrews steve weekes scout execut board member business relationship dennis goetz michael goldstein board member board member business relationship”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the audit committee of the board of directors prior to filing. This committee has board authority to approve the form 990.”

“Each year the officers, board of directors, and key employees of the council are asked to review and sign the conflict of interest policy. These are reviewed by the ceo and any potential conflicts are discussed. To date the council has not experienced any conflicts that could not be addressed.”

“The compensation of the ceo is reviewed by the chair of the board of directors and territory director of the boy scouts of america. Compensation of other key employees is reviewed by the ceo. Performance ratings based on each of the personal development goals are discussed with employees. Then a calculation comparing salary to the midpoint of class for each employee is used to determine salary increases. The performance rating system and class charts are provided by the national boy scouts of america compensation group.”

“The compensation of the ceo is reviewed by the chair of the board of directors and region director of the boy scouts of america. Compensation of other key employees are reviewed by the ceo. Performance ratings based on each of the personal development goals are discussed with employees. Then a calculation comparing salary to the midpoint of class for each employee is used to determine salary increases. The performance rating system and class charts are provided by the national boy scouts of america compensation group.”

“Other means forms available for public inspection boy scouts of america 20 -3000282 northern star council, the council is included in the group exemption of the national council, boy scouts of america and therefore did not file a separate form 1023.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Northern star council, boy scouts of america helps young people achieve their full potential by developing their self-confidence, leadership, respect, and a commitment to service through the following programs: -cub scouting (267 packs grades k-5) -scouts bsa (366 troops of boys and girls ages 10-18) -venturing (41 venture crews of boys and girls ages 14-21) - exploring (63 explorer posts in work site-based career exploration), and - community scouting (includes school field trips, lock-ins, retreats and camps offered to all youth across the communities served. In addition, northern star council special programs include: juvenile diversion program which targets first-time non-violent youth offenders; outreach program developed to effectively reach out to at-risk youth and youth of all ethnicities and cultures; and polaris which brings scouting programs to physically and developmentally challenged boys, girls, and adults with cognitive challenges.”

“Changes in beneficial interests in assets held by 27,886 transfers of endowment funds 244,268 voyageurs area council, bsa transfer of net assets 665,397 new market tax credit transfer of debt -9,401,371 total -8,463,820”