Mount Pisgah Arboretum

“Classes and voting: there is one class of members of this corporation. Each member is entitled to one vote on matters for which membership vote is permitted, including, at a minimum, the annual election of the board members.”

“Eligibility: membership in the corporation is open to all persons and organizations interested in its objectives, and shall be on an annual basis. The membership shall consist of those persons who indicate their intention of becoming members and pay the established fees, in accordance with regulations set by the board of directors.”

“Annual meetings: the annual meeting of the membership shall be held each year, at a time and place to be decided upon by the board of directors, for a report of corporation activities for the year just concluded, proposals for the coming year, for the election of directors, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Special meetings: special meetings of members may be called by the board of directors or by 10% of the members of the corporation on written notice that is signed, dated and given to the corporation's secretary at least 50 days before the date of such meeting, which written notice shall contain the purpose for which the meeting is called. Notice of meeting: notice of all meetings of the members shall be given to each member at the last address of record, by first class mail at least 7 days before the meeting, or by means other than first class mail at least 30 but not more than 60 days before the meeting. The notice shall include the date, time, place, and purposes of the meeting. Quorum and voting: at any regular or special meeting of the members, those members present shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of those members present and voting shall decide all questions unless these bylaws or the law provide differently.”

“Officers of the organization review 990 before submission”

“Every board member and employee recieves a copy of the conflict of interest policy that was adopted by the the board april 20, 2009. Annually there is a conflict of interest discloure form that is signed by the board and employees.”

“The finance committee conducted an analysis of current pay rates for people in this position at similar organizations in the state using three separate independent sources, and prepared recommendations that were reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

“The finance committee conducted an analysis of current pay rates for people in all positins at similar organizations in the state using three separate independent sources, and prepared recommendations that were reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

“UPON REQUEST”

“Volunteers are active in many areas of the organization including office administration, organizational development, assisting at the wildflower and mushroom festivals each year, assisting at educational programs, walks and workshops, park watch volunteers, and site maintenance. 1,600 volunteer hours were recorded for 2024, valued at 32 per hour that amounts to 51,200 of support.”

“Professional fees 113,310 2,295 33,010”

“Doanted services -8,753 donated rent -26,200 total -34,953”