Metropolitan Wind Symphony Inc

“Robert Piankian, Vice President, and Esther Horwich, Secretary, have a family relationship.”

“MetWinds ByLaws require an annual meeting where a quorum of MetWinds (playing members) vote to elect members of the Board of Directors who will manage the organization for the upcoming year. However, any vacancies occurring during the year may be filled by the Board of Directors.”

“The return preparer e-mailed a copy of the final version of the Form 990 to each voting board member before it was filed. Board members were asked to review and submit any questions for clarification to the preparer by a specific date. After addressing questions or concerns, Form 990 was filed.”

“We follow the Massachusetts Attorney General's Best Principles for Boards. This manual of good governance practices includes a checklist which is reviewed annually following board elections. Conflict of interest statements are taken by all board members at that time. If an issue is identified during the year it can be addressed at a monthly board meeting.”

“MetWinds includes governing documents, our conflict of interest policy and our whistleblower policy in the member handbook. Financial report (Form 990) is available to the public on our website.”

“Music Director $17250; Paid musicians $1285; Asst. Conductor $500; Concert support staff $1870; Organization Staff $1500; Program Design $715; Composer deposit $300”

“The Investment and Commissioning Funds had realized gains of $15,030; Cash decreased $1757; Return Mail account decreased $7; Music library increased $1721; Equipment increased $4600. Net change = $19,587.”