Texas State Aquarium Association

“The executive committee consists of the chair, chair-elect, vice chairs, secretary, treasurer, and the immediate past-chair, three elected members at large, up to four members appointed by the chair, and the president & ceo as an ex-officio member. The members at-large shall be elected by the board of trustees from nominees presented by the governance and nominating committee and serve a one year term. The executive committee shall be responsible to the board of trustees with full power to act in the operation of the association between meetings of the board of trustees. It shall report its actions and refer matters of policy to the board of trustees. Meeting of the executive committee shall be held at such times as may be determined by the chair. A majority of the members of the executive committee shall constitue a quorum.”

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“Form 990 will be available to the board of trustees by e-mail submission, prior to filing.”

“The executive committee of the board of trustees conducts a performance appraisal of the president/ceo at the end of the year. The texas state aquarium follows a policy whereby the board compensation committee reviews not only this benefit, but reviews and sets the ceo salary based on survey information and an employee evaluation. They have access to historical salary data and comparable salaries from the survey information.”

“Each year, the organization will have the federal irs tax form 990, annual independent audit report, governing documents and conflict of interest policy available for review upon request.”

“The texas state aquarium's mission is engaging people with animals, inspiring appreciation for our seas, and supporting wildlife conservation. It's vision is to be a global leader in fostering support for the conservation of the gulf of mexico and caribbean sea. To accomplish this goal, the aquarium has developed more than 25 permanent and special exhibits to interpret the animals and sensitive ecosystems of the gulf, educating more than 550,000 visitors annually in the wonders of the marine world. The texas state aquarium promotes and actively engages in environmental conservation through a number of programs, including a wildlife rehabilitation program that ministers to the needs of hundreds of sick and injured shorebirds, raptors, sea turtles, and marine mammals each year.”

“Diligently to organize and carry out beach clean-up events in partnership with the texas general land office. In addition to coordinating these efforts, tsa staff conduct educational programs that highlight the effects garbage has on regional wildlife. Finally, our wildlife rehabilitation program "second chances wildlife rehabilitation program" ministers to the needs of hundreds of injured shore and water birds, marine turtles, and marine mammals each year. In 2017 alone, we admitted 522 animals including 66 shorebirds, 283 raptors, and 173 sea turtles. 206 of these animals were treated and released into the wild, including 137 sea turtles. It is through these and many more programs that the texas state aquarium helps preserve our region's rich environmental heritage and empowers millions of visitors to take action to help preserve and protect our natural environment. And finally, as a private, not-for-profit institution, the aquarium has a tremendous economic impact (over 63 million in 2017) without the need for city, county, or state funding subsidies for operations.”

“Center for excellence in stem education allow us to reach local students as well as conduct virtual programs with students worldwide. The aquarium also continues to conduct professional development sessions for hundreds of teachers each year.”

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