Croi Foundation

“Family relationship: constance benson and robert schooley”

“Summary of significant changes to the croi foundation bylaws june 2022: new: article iv, section 5.b. The term of a past croi chair director may be extended for multiple terms by a two-thirds vote of the other directors in office. Old: the term of a past croi chair director may be extended for no more than two additional two-year terms by a two-thirds vote of the other directors in office. New: article iv, section 6.a. The term of a pc representative director will be for two years but may be extended for multiple terms by a two-thirds vote of the other directors in office. Old: the term of a pc representative director will be for two years but may be extended for no more than two additional two-year terms by a two-thirds vote of the other directors in office. New: article v, section 5.b. Pursuant to a call for nominations, the croi board of directors shall then nominate at least one (1) member from among the croi pc to serve as the croi pc second vice chair. The current croi chair and vice chairs shall concur with the nominations. The foundation board of directors will have final approval of the next second vice chair. Old: pursuant to a call for nominations, the croi pc shall then nominate at least one (1) member to serve as the croi pc second vice-chair. The current croi chair and vice-chairs shall present the nominee(s) to the foundation board of directors for final approval. New: article v, section 3. The croi pc shall inform the croi foundation board of directors and the collaboration partner of its proposed policies and procedures. The croi foundation board of directors will have final approval of all croi pc policies and procedures. Old: section 3. The croi pc shall adopt such policies and procedures as necessary and convenient to carry out its roles and responsibilities. The croi pc shall inform the croi foundation board of directors of its policies and procedures. New: section 7. The secretary-treasurer, together with the president, shall be responsible for keeping accurate records of the proceedings of all meetings of the board of directors, and such other actions of the corporation as the board of directors shall direct. Old: the secretary-treasurer. The secretary-treasurer shall be responsible for keeping an accurate record of the proceedings of all meetings of the board of directors, and such other actions of the corporation as the board of directors shall direct. The secretary-treasurer shall have custody of the corporate seal of the corporation, and he or she, or the president, shall have authority to affix the same to any instrument requiring it. When so affixed, it may be attested by his or her signature or by the signature of the president. Old: the secretary-treasurer shall have custody of the corporate seal of the corporation, and he or she, or an assistant secretary, shall have authority to affix the same to any instrument requiring it. When so affixed, it may be attested by his or her signature or by the signature of such assistant secretary. New: the secretary-treasurer shall disburse the funds of the corporation account of all his or her transactions as secretary-treasurer and of the financial condition of the corporation to the president and the board of directors at its regular meetings or when the board of directors so requires. The secretary-treasurer and the board of directors may delegate these responsibilities to the president as needed to fulfill the fiscal needs of the corporation. Old: the secretary-treasurer shall disburse the funds of the corporation, account of all his or her transactions as secretary-treasurer and of the financial condition of the corporation to the president and the board of directors at its regular meetings or when the board of directors so requires. New: article ix, section 3. The fiscal year of the corporation shall be the fiscal year ending december 31. Old: the fiscal year of the corporation shall be the fiscal year ending june 30.”

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to all members of the governing body prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The foundation has adopted a conflict of interest policy. Pursuant to the policy, the members of the governing body must disclose any potential conflicts within 14 days after they become aware, or should have become aware, of the existence of the potential conflict. Upon the disclosure of the existence of a potential conflict, the board considers the matter outside of the presence of the potential interested person and shall determine by majority vote of its disinterested members whether a conflict exists.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Croi foundation organizes and produces an annual conference, the "conference on retroviruses and opportunistic infections," to provide a forum for basic scientific and clinical investigators to present, discuss and critique their investigations into the epidemiology and biology of human retroviruses and the diseases they produce. Croi foundation provides a forum for translating laboratory and clinical research into progress against the aids epidemic. Croi foundation was formed in 2008 to ensure the ongoing success of the conference, which was first held in 1993 under the auspices of another nonprofit organization. Croi foundation is organized to encourage the advancement of science, disseminate educational information and to provide a forum for world-wide researchers to gather and collaborate. The foundation also supports and maintains web-based enduring materials, including proceedings from current and prior conferences, for use by researchers involved in the investigation of retroviruses and opportunistic diseases associated with them.”