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 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 association shall be to promote professional improvement through the education and cooperation of its membership. The association 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.”

“Board expenses 0 9,336 0 professional fees 34 6,370 0 web site 5,291 0 0 research 5,000 0 0 credit card processing 33 3,487 0 public relations 3,450 0 0 scholarship-rutgers turf 3,000 0 0 telephone 0 2,277 0 new jersey green council 2,000 0 0 sponsor rutgers golf 2,000 0 0 storage 0 1,492 0 pay pal/ acteva 847 181 0 donations 500 200 0 constant contact 694 0 0 postage & shipping 0 542 0 unrelated business tax 0 340 0 filing fee 0 55 0 total 22,849 24,280 0”