Pennsylvania Association of Future

“The by-laws of the organization set forth the governing body of the pennsylvania ffa as a board of directors consisting of eleven voting members: eight regional teacher representatives plus three state ffa officers (the state president, vice-president and immediate past president). The by-laws also specify twelve ex-officio members of the board of directors: one member of the pennsylvania ffa foundation, a representative of the pennsylvania association of agriculture educators, a representative of the agricultural teacher education, a state alumni representative, and in addition there are eight ex-officio members who do not have a voting capacity, the state advisor, the pennsylvania ffa executive manager, the adult treasurer, a ffa facilitator (ctso) member and four regional coordinators. In all, the board is comprised of these 23 individuals. As of the current year filing, the position of adult treasurer remains vacant. Lastly, the remaining four state ffa officers often participate at the board level and have been included in the board listing.”

“A member of the board of directors and employee of the association are related: mike brammer, executive manager/secretary is father to sherisa nailor. For the year ended may 31, 2023, sherisa nailor served as paae rep. This is a non-voting position on the board of directors which still includes responsibilities of oversight of the association and respective employees.”

“Membership in this association includes active, alumni, collegiate, and honorary. To be eligible for active membership in a chartered ffa chapter, a student must be enrolled in a secondary agricultural education program while in grades seven trough twelve, and follow the criteria defined by the association to maintain active membership. Alumni membership is open to former active, collegiate, or honorary ffa members, present and former professional agricultural educators, parents of members, and others interested in supporting the ffa. Collegiate membership is for those enrolled in an agricultural education program or majoring in some field of agriculture. One must also be attending a college or university that has an active collegiate ffa chapter. Honorary membership is open to farmers, producers, and/or business personnel, school administrators, principals, and members of boards of education. Chapter advisors, teachers, staff members in agricultural education, and other individuals who have rendered outstanding service, may be selected to honorary membership and upon recommendation by the state association shall hold the honorary keystone degree.”

“A copy of the 990 is first given to the executive manager and adult treasurer. The executive manager provides a draft to the board members, and then it is reviewed and signed by the executive manager. (adult treasurer is vacant)”

“Organizational documents are maintained at the physical address of the organization and are available to any individual requesting access.”

“The governing documents and financial statements are available upon request. Financial statements and reporting, other method of accounting: the accounting method used to prepare the form 990 is the modified cash basis of accounting. The association prepares its financial statements in accordance with cash receipts and disbursements, modified for certain accruals when applicable; consequently, certain revenue and related assets are recognized when received rather than when earned, and certain expenses are recognized when paid rather than when the obligations are incurred. Modifications to the modified cash basis of accounting include recognition of ppp debt and liabilities for registrations of cancelled conferences. This modified cash basis of accounting is a basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america.”

“There is no change in the accounting method from prior year.”