Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

“Quiet valley living historical farm (the farm) has eight classifications of membership, student, individual, senior, family/grandfamily, contributing, sustaining, donor, and life. Advantages of membership include free admission to the farm's event and tours, participation in member only events which include picnics, ice harvesting and maple sugaring events, reduced rates for workshops and apprentice programs, discount in the farm's gift shop, receipt of the farm's newsletter which is published five times a year, and opportunities to train and volunteer as demonstrators, guides, or sales persons in the gift shop.”

“Members of the organization elect board members at the annual meeting. The board of directors consist of members in good standing who are elected by a majority vote of membership at the annual meeting.”

“Committees do not keep minutes. Committees report back to the board of director and do not have authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“A copy of the 990 is provided to each of the board members for review before it is filed.”

“Each board member signs an annual code of conduct agreement. The agreement sets parameters and provides guidelines and direction for board conduct and decision making. When there is a decision to be made or an action to be approved that will result in a conflict between the best interest of the farm and the board member's personal interest, the board member has a duty to immediately disclose the conflict of interest. Any board member having a conflict of interest shall not vote or use his or her personal influence to address the matter, and he or she shall not be counted in the determining quorum for the meeting.”

“The board of directors set the salaries for all key employees including the executive director.”

“Quiet valley living historical farm's (the farm) form 1023 and form 990's are available for public inspection upon request. The farm's form 990's are also available on the internet.”

“Quiet valley living historical farm's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The farm's board of directors assume responsibility for oversight of its audited financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. No change in oversight from previous year.”