Command and General Staff College Foundation Inc

“Col. (ret.) willard b. Snyder rolf d. Snyder trustee trustee family relationship harold b. Palmer john robinson trustee trustee business relationship harold b. Palmer michael v. Meyer trustee trustee business relationship michael d. Hockley jeffrey o. Ellis trustee trustee business relationship”

“At each annual meeting of the board, trustees shall be elected to hold office by a majority vote of the trustees then in office. Vacancies among the trustees for any reason may be filled by a majority vote of the trustees then in office. Trustees normally shall serve no more than two consecutive three-year terms of office provided, however, this restriction may in exceptional cases be waived by a majority vote of the trustees at any regular or special meeting of the board at which a quorum is present. Former trustees may be reelected by the board after one years absence from the board. A trustee whose term expires at an annual meeting shall not thereby be disqualified from voting for the election of a successor.”

“Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the finance and audit committee. The approved form 990 is then sent to the entire board of trustees for review and comment. After review period, the ceo signs and submits the form 990.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the trustees and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the interested person shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate action, including any corrective action.”

“The board of trustees established a personnel committee that evaluates the ceo on an annual basis. The chairman of the personnel committee consolidates the information and presents his findings to the chairman of the compensation committee. The compensation committee reviews comparability data, past performance and independent executive compensation information to determine if any adjustments should be made. The chairman of the compensation committee reports his findings and recommendations to the board at the annual meeting.”

“Periodic reviews shall be conducted no less frequently than annually. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include whether compensation and other arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on market conditions and foundation performance.”

“The form 990 is listed on the guidestar website and available upon request at the foundation business office. The bylaws and annual reports are listed on the foundation website. All of the founding documents (form 1023, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and conflict of interest policy) are available upon request at the foundation business office.”

“The cgsc foundation supports the u.s. Army command and general staff college in educating leaders for the 21st century in the following six mission areas: enrich the college's academic environment; foster a strong relationship between the military and the private sector; enhance the institution's research activities; promote leader development; encourage excellence in the faculty and student body; and maintain contact with alumni.”

“See descriptions of programming for form 990, part iii, line 4d in schedule o.”

“Philanthropist and businessman (2014). The dla is presented periodically by the foundation trustees to recognize a deserving individual for a lifetime of achievement in support of the united states military.”

“Discussed during 73 panels. Eight of the papers were by college faculty. Thirteen members of the college faculty served as moderators during the panels. Vendors from 30 nationwide publishing houses presented the latest books and manuscripts in print. Two museums presented physical displays and tours through the liberty memorial and national world war i museum were provided to all participants. The meeting was considered one of the best conferences in recent memory for the smh.”

“The foundation enriches the college's academic environment, enhances the institution's research activities, and encourages excellence in the faculty and student body by sponsoring faculty and student research and outreach missions. The foundation sponsored one faculty member and one student conducting original research for use in college course curricula, scholarly publications, or book development. This activity also includes attendance at scholarly conferences to deliver academic research papers which enhance the academic reputation and standing of the college in the academic community. The foundation sponsored four faculty members' attendance at scholarly conferences during the year. Expenses: 3,089 the foundation maintains contact with alumni through our web presence, our dedicated alumni web connect capability, and our social media presence. These costs support the administration and management of the website and social media capability. Expenses: 7,316 the foundation encourages excellence in the faculty and student body and enhances the institution's research activities by sponsoring several awards recognizing excellence in students and faculty. For sams, the foundation provides the award for the best monographs for each course as determined by the sams faculty. For cgsc, the foundation provides the marshall award (top u.s. Student); the eisenhower award (top international student); the master tactician award; the master logistician award; the homeland security studies award; the colin powell interagency studies award; the birrer- brooks award (outstanding mmas thesis); the hans schlup award (top international student as voted by peers); the simons center interagency writing award (original research and publication); and the ltc boyd mccanna "mac" harris leadership award. In addition, the foundation sponsors the instructors of the year awards for both military and civilian instructors as selected by the college leadership. All awards include a distinctive keepsake and are recorded publicly in the awards hall on the lower level of the lewis and clark center. Expenses: 3,132 the foundation supports leader development, enriches the college's academic environment, and encourages excellence in the faculty and student body through co-sponsorship with cgsc of the annual ethics symposium. This annual event is part of a college elective course and brings together academicians, leaders, and students to analyze and discuss aspects of the army professional ethic. The fifth annual symposium with the theme "professional ethics and personal morality" was conducted may 5-8, 2014. The symposium hosted 125 attendees, including 75 students attending to satisfy an elective course for cgsc. The foundation website is the official archive for the papers that were discussed during the symposium. Expenses: 25,965 the foundation enriches the college's academic environment, promotes leader development, and encourages excellence in the faculty and student body by supporting the college's soldier and family resiliency programs. After 13 years of continuous conflict, military members and their families are under significant stress. The program supports soldiers and their families in reconnecting and reintegrating by providing life and coping skills for all family members. The foundation supports the comprehensive soldier fitness program for students and the master resiliency training course for military spouses with contract instructors and educational materials. In 2014, over 200 students and spouses were supported. In addition, the foundation provides materials and activity items in support of the ike skelton combined arms research library youth reading programs conducted annually and during the summer youth programs. Expenses: 3,492 the foundation enriches the college's academic environment, fosters a strong relationship between the military and the private sector, and encourages excellence in the faculty and student body by sponsoring the nationa”

“Pledges receivable time value discount book/tax difference -463 gift shop cost of sales - adjustment to revenue 23,230 gift shop cost of sales - adjustment to expenses -23,230 pledge receivable write off -4,000 book / tax depreciation difference -3,750”