Crown Point Ecology Center

“Corporate member - the members of the corporation are the prioress and council of the dominican sisters of peace, inc.”

“Decisions subject to member approval - the board of directors may not take any of the following actions without the approval of the corporate members: 1) election of new members to the board of directors 2) hiring or termination of the executive director 3) the sale, transfer, exchange, lease for more than one year, or pledge/mortgage of the corporation's real estate 4) the alteration or addition to buildings or other improvements on the corporation's real estate, or the making of any contract, option or other agreement with respect thereto, if the transaction involved has a value in excess of 50,000 5) approval of the annual budget 6) incurrence of any debt 7) the merger, consolidation, or reorganization of the corporation 8) the amendment of the code of regulations of the corporation 9) acceptance of a gift or grant with restrictions as to its charitable use, when compliance with such restrictions would have a significant impact on the purpose, plan or mission of the corporation 10) any significant change in the purpose, plan or mission of the corporation”

“Review of form 990 - form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee and then presented for approval to the board of directors.”

“Monitoring of conflict of interest policy - each year, board members are asked to read and then sign the conflict of interest statement. If any board members have a conflict on a vote being taken, the board member abstains from voting and the reason is recorded in the minutes.”

“Review of compensation for executive director - the board of directors reviews the performance evaluation of the executive director and also obtains comparable salary data before deciding on the compensation for the next year. Salaries are included in the annual budget which is approved by the board of directors.”

“Availability of governing documents - copies of crown point's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request to the executive director.”

“The 115-acre green space at crown point is home to amazing variety of species and habitats just outside of akron, ohio. Since the crown point is the largest undeveloped property in bath township, it needs all of us to be good stewards to sustain the amazing legacy the dominican sisters of peace envisioned for the future of the property. Crown point is also located in the lake erie watershed which is why crown point does not use synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides on any of the property. We are 100% certified organic. Along with sustainable practices, crown point advocates for social justice by donating a significant portion of produce grown organically on the farm to foodbanks and food pantries in need. Akron-canton regional foodbank and stark county foodbank are the two main hubs in the area that distribute our farm fresh produce to those in need. Through all of this, crown point welcomes everyone of all ages and walks of life to participate in annual programs, walk the 5 miles of trails, partake in a walking meditation in the labyrinth or meditation garden or reserve the property for your next special event. Its a place that may be just the right size to get important things done together and educate those who want to do the same.”