Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Inc

“DUES PAYING MEMBERS.”

“Per the association's by-laws the officers are elected by mail by the membership based on term limits.”

“The organization's tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. Upon completion of the return it is then sent to all the executive director who distributes it to all officers and directors for their review. After comments from those parties, the return is finalized by the accounting firm and filed. The as-filed form 990 is presented to the board and discussed at the first board meeting after filing.”

“Officers, directors, and key employees are subject to the conflict of interest policy. All of these individuals complete a conflict of interest questionnaire each year disclosing any areas of conflict. During the year, if a potential conflict arises where an applicable individual has a conflict of interest, the individual recuses themselves from the discussion and decision as mandated by the policy. The policy spells out what notice is to be provided by an individual with a conflict, and then how decision- making therafter is to be effected.”

“The executive committee (4 officers) holds an annual review and then meets with the executive director to discuss her compensation. The committee assesses performance against goals and expectations, reviews the relative competitive position within the market and the industry and makes adjustments as they see fit.”

“No other officers or key employees are compensated.”

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are made available to the public upon request at the organization's workplace. The organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“The purpose of this associaion shall be to promote professional improvement through the education and cooperation of its membership. The associaition shall stand dedicated as an advocate for the golf course superintendent, and strive to demonstrate devotion to the industry, environment, the game of golf and the community.”

“Encourage youngsters to take up the game of golf.”

“Unrelated business tax 0 7,833 0 board expenses 1,112 5,336 0 professional fees 0 5,333 0 research 5,000 0 0 bank charges 0 3,760 0 sponsor partner expenses 3,390 0 0 scholarship-rutgers turf 3,000 0 0 telephone 0 2,880 0 member directory expense 2,842 0 0 new jersey green council 2,500 0 0 sponsor rutgers golf 2,000 0 0 junior tee markers 1,951 0 0 storage 0 1,465 0 web site 1,191 0 0 credit card processing 884 151 39 public relations 756 0 0 constant contact 500 0 0 postage & shipping 0 176 0 filing fee 0 25 0”