Ruffed Grouse Society Group Return

“Pdf copies are sent to each director for review.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with board delegated powers should annually sign a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy and understands rgs is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Each voting member of the board shall annually sign a statement which declares whether such person is an independent director. If at any time during the year, the information in the annual statement changes materially, the director shall disclose such changes and revise the annual disclosure form. The executive committee shall regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with this policy by reviewing annual statements and taking such other actions as necessary for effective oversight. Periodic reviews shall be conducted that at a minimum will include whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable as well as whether any partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to rgs's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement or impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction. When conducting the periodic reviews rgs may, but need not, use outside advisors. If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the board of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted.”

“The board of directors reviews salaries annually, salary is compared to national salary survey for non-profit organizations.”

“Copies of bylaws, articles of incorporation and financial statements are maintained at offices for inspection and mailed to requesters.”

“Landowners and government agencies to develop critical habitat utilizing scientific management practices. At a time when forests are being increasingly recognized for their important role in providing clean air, clean water, climate mitigation and homes for wildlife, forests and the wildlife that depend on them are facing unprecedented challenges. Rgs exists to protect, conserve, and enhance healthy forests, abundant wildlife and a conservation ethic through science-based forest and wildlife management and public education. Devoted to conservation ethics, ruffed grouse and woodcock hunters are a unique group with a passion for the ways, habits and conservation of these birds who are bellwethers of forest health. From alaska and the canadian provinces to the gulf of mexico, our members include all manner of conservationists, hunters and non-hunters alike, forest landowners, forest and wildlife professionals, and industry partners. Our events and activities focus on camaraderie, learning, sharing, and supporting the goals of our organization. Rsg members and staff embrace our duty to enhance forest habitat and wildlife. There is a sense of fulfillment with being involved in an organization that makes a difference in habitat and wildlife nationally and locally. The value of rgs to members: rgs serves its members by creating healthy forest habitat for ruffed grouse, american woodcock and all forest wildlife. Rgs preserves and champions the conservation ethic described by forest and wildlife conservation leaders like gifford pinchot and aldo leopold. Rgs educates the public about the benefits of sustainable, science-based forest management and the importance of such management to wildlife. Rgs provides members with opportunities for camaraderie through various events and activities. Rgs represents member interests at the local, state and national levels. Rgs encourages youth and all who are not engaged in conservation to become interested in habitat, wildlife, conservation ethics and introduces them to the hunting lifestyle and its role in conservation and management of wildlife. Rgs provides members with a community and network of conservation-minded individuals. Rgs provides members with access to wildlife and forestry professionals who are sought by public, private, and corporate entities for their knowledge and expertise. Rgs provides members with an award-winning quarterly magazine. Rgs provides members with information about newsworthy events, important decisions being made at local, state and national levels, and how and where the rgs mission is being accomplished. The value of members to rgs: rgs members are devoted to advancing conservation ethics for current and future generations. Rgs members honor and promote conservation ethics in forest and wildlife management. Rgs members understand and embrace science-based conservation initiatives on public and private land, knowing these initiatives benefit all forest wildlife in addition to the bellwethers, ruffed grouse and american woodcock. Rgs members devote time, talent and treasure to sustain the organization, expand its message and participate in its mission. Rgs members are our greatest advocates and actively invite others to become part of the organization. Without this network of members and member support there is no organization.”