Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway

“The Organization has 1,500 members.”

“The members have the power to vote for new board members at the annual membership meeting. Board members serve for a period of three years and are on a rotation so that there are at least two but no more than three board seats open each year.”

“The membership has semi annual meetings where they vote on items the Board does not have authority to change per the bylaws.”

“This is not applicable as the various committees who serve on behalf of the membership do not have authority to act on behalf of or bind the organization. The governing body (board of directors), is the sole body able to act on behalf of or bind the organization.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the Finance Manager and Treasurer. The 990 is provided to the Board Members.”

“The Board annually fills out a conflict of interest statement.”

“The Board of Directors review the General Managers salary with compensation comparison in the area.”

“The governing documents are kept at the front office and provided to individuals who request them. They are also available on the website for members only.”

“The Organization is in the midst of a multiyear infrastructure replacement project. The membership is funding the project through increasing annual dues and assessments with funds set aside for that purpose. The accumulation of project funds is accruing interest to the capital reserve fund, which will reduce the future burden of the membership. As the interest earned is being and will continue to be spent to further the exempt purpose of the Organization there is no unrelated business taxable income to report.”

“Description Total/Prog Service Mgt & General Fundraising Forest Management $ 10,391 $ 0 $ 0 Member Funds Expenses $ 13,377 $ 0 $ 0 Vehicle Exp $ 41,535 $ 0 $ 0 Operating Leases $ 30,838 $ 0 $ 0”