Chebeague Island Historical Society

“Donna Damon was the key founder, the long-time leader and our principal curator. She was paid as an employee through her retirement in June 2024 (min wage only). She was an employee but not a Trustee or Officer in any recent time.Doug Damon, husband of Donna Damon, is a highly skilled a cabinet-maker and craftsman. In 2024, He did work as a contractor on our major Permanent Exhibit project. He also did lesser amounts of building/equipment work. We compensatedhim by invoice and 1099. He also did lesser amounts of building/equipment work.Doug Damon was also a mercandise vendor of local craftsmanship, sold at retail in the Musem Shop”

“MEMBERS”

“Members elect governing body”

“Under Article II of the Bylaws, Members approve the annual dues, establish the size of the Governing Board, elect and/or remove Officers and Trustees, amend the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws, approve disposition of substantially all of the assets and property of the Society or its dissolution or merger, and vote on any other matter submitted to the members by the Governing Board.”

“CPA drafts return, submits to President and Treasurer for review by Governing Board, Treasurer signs return upon approval.”

“Members of the Governing Board annually sign a Conflict of Interest Policy and Discloser Form. During the year, if any potential conflicts are identified, they are disclosed to the Governing Board and the affected member does not participate in discussing or voting on the matter. Board minutes note the disclosure and the member's absence from discussion or voting.”

“No documents available to the public.”

“Investments were included with cash on the 2023 form 990 $27,476. This has been reclassified as investments”