Wreaths Across America

“- EXPLANATION OF DELEGATED BROAD AUTHORITY TO COMMITTEE According to the corporate bylaws the executive committee has certain authority to act in the best interest of the organization in regards to certain decisions which allow the organization to operate day to day management activities.”

“- BUSINESS OR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC. Renee Worcester, A Director and Officer and Sarah Worcester, A Director, are sisters-in-law, and Karen Worcester, the Executive Director, is the mother-in-law to both Renee Worchester and Sarah Worcester. Pamela Slaven-Lee daughter to Karen Worcester.”

“- FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS The form 990 is reviewed by the Excutive Director, Treasurer and CFO of the Organization. The form 990 is distrbuted to the board before being submitted. The 990 is also sent to the legal team and / or outside CPA for review as well as necessary for input.”

“- EXPLANATION OF MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS Continuing compliance is monitored based upon policies within the bylaws at least annually. If a situation arises during the year the facts of the conflict are disclosed to the board including the conflict. The conflicted individuals abstain from voting.”

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“- OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE The organization maintains a public inspection book with all required documents and posts its 990 on its website and distributes it to all parties who ask. Many of our doucments are published and maintained on our website.”

“Executive Director and some Manangement are volunteers. The company has policies and employee agreements for other compensated individuals.”

“The cost of goods sold does not include merchandise purchased to distribute for programs such as the Vietnam Welcome home program, teach program and other items that are given to promote awareness. The profit from this is used to help fund those items which are included in other costs.”

“The auditor works with the CFO and Finance Office and corresponds with Management and Board as required. The Treasurer also works with the CFO and Finance Team throughout the year.”

“Breakdown of Other expenses Total 315.017. Vehicle Expenses 141,443 Rolling Ambassador Program and Truckers expense 69,777 WAA Promotional items 43,084 including Vietnam Welcome Home Business / Other Registrations / Dues 24,476 Donations 9463 Other costs including training, museum, History and Hospitality House other supplies 26,774.”

“The prior period adjustment is for payback payments adjustment for reissued bills and corrections capital asset adjustment from the 18 month period and void checks.”