USA Softball Inc.

“The following officers or directors of usa softball have a business relationship with one another by virtue of their positions as officers or directors of asa properties, inc., a wholly owned subsidiary: - mark loehrs - craig cress - john gouveia - rodney cobb - drew wells”

“Usa softball amended its bylaws in 2019. The majority of the changes made were for the purpose of reorganizing and elaborating on the previous version of the governing documents. Significant changes include the addition of policies and procedures for addressing conflicts of interest and whistleblower complaints.”

“In addition to the board of directors, usa softball (usas) has a council of over 272 members.”

“The council is not involved in the day to day operations of the organization, however it does appoint a majority of the board. The council does not oversee the officers or management of the organization. All decisions regarding the business operations of usas are made by the board of directors. Council members are responsible for voting on changes to usas's code including the rules of softball. Usas's code and a listing of all council members are available on usas's website. Council members receive no compensation from usas.”

“The executive director and cfo of the organization will review a draft form 990. After management has reviewed form 990, they will forward it to the organization's governing body before it is filed. The organization will then discuss any issues or questions that the board may have. Once questions/issues have been discussed and addressed, form 990 is filed.”

“The board is required to annually sign a conflicts of interest statement. If conflicts are noted or come to the attention of management, they are addressed/discussed with management and/or the governing body, and appropriate action taken. Top management performs a review of officers and staff for potential conflicts of interest. Officers and employees are also required to sign a conflicts of interest statement on an annual basis.”

“Part vi: question 15a - top official: on an annual basis, a 3-member compensation committee of the governing body has been delegated authority for reviewing the executive director's compensation. The compensation committee is free from conflicts of interest. The committee reviews comparability data, such as forms 990, compensation surveys, and other information gathered in-house by the organization's management in order to set reasonable compensation for the executive director. The comparability data is gathered for persons similarly qualified in comparable positions at other similar tax-exempt organizations. The committee documents its discussion and recommendations. Any increases or raises of the executive director's compensation are approved by the full board of directors and are documented in the meeting minutes. Part vi: question 15b - other top management: on an annual basis, a 3-member compensation committee of the governing body reviews the compensation of all employees, including top management to determine compensation adjustments. The compensation committee is free from conflicts of interest. Any increases or raises are approved by the board of directors during the budget approval process. Every two years, management purchases a detailed state compensation survey that provides compensation and benefit information by job function and position. This survey provides a benchmark for compensation and benefits for all employees of usa softball. The survey is provided to the 3-member compensation committee of the governing body during its annual review process.”

“The organization posts its annual audited financial statements on its website, along with copies of its tax returns. The organization does not make its governing documents and conflicts of interest policy available to the public.”

“The united states olympic committee and the world baseball softball confederation recognizes usa softball (usas) as the governing body of amateur softball in the united states. Upon qualification, membership in usas shall be available to state or metro associations on a voluntary basis who agree to by governed by the operating regulations (code) of usas. There are state and metro associations each of which are represented by a commissioner who acts as a liasion between such area and usas. Usas currently has 67 local associations. Each local association is a tax-exempt organization which maintains their own books and records and tax filings. Each association must register at least 500 adult and junior olympic softball teams. Each local association shall pay an annual affiliation fee of $1,000 and be responsible for membership dues. The local associations are then organized into 10 regions.”

“The organization's mission vision: usa softball (usas) will be the standard of excellence in softball. Mission: usa softball is the national governing body of softball in the united states. We develop, administer and promote the sport of softball to provide the opportunities for participation and the best possible experience for those involved. Values: *teamwork *fair play *common good *promotion and education *sportmanship and civility goals: *ensure our future success as the leader in softball by improving the leadership and governance of our organization *continue and enhance our long standing focus on the player, the quality of the game, quality of service and overall service. *be accountable to each other and our sport in our mutual efforts to be the international leader in the sport of softball. *focus on financial and organization effectiveness that enhances our service, products and image. *craft effective external and internal connections with our players, officials, parents, affiliates and the public. *create an internationally recognized, world class venue that meets our needs, and supports our mission and vision.”