Pregnancy Support Center of Stark County

“Upon completion by the preparer, the Form 990 is reviewed at the finance meeting at which time any questions or concerns are addressed and comments are made. With the satisfaction of the Finance Committee, the Treasurer presents it to the entire Board for discussion and with no disagreements, the Treasurer signs the return.”

“All trustees, officers, agents, and employees of PSC of Stark County shall disclose all real or apparent conflict or dualities of interest that they discover or that have been brought to their attention in connection with Pregnancy Support Center's activities. "Disclosure" shall mean providing properly, to the appropriate person, a written description of the facts comprising the real or apparent conflict or duality of interest. An annual disclosure statement shall be circulated to trustees, officers, and certain identified agents and employees to assist them in considering such disclosures; but disclosure is appropriate, and required, whenever conflicts or dualities of interest may occur. The written notices of disclosures shall be filed with the CEO or such other person designated by the CEO to receive such notifications. At the meeting of the Executive Committee, all disclosures of real or apparent conflict or duality of interest shall be noted for the record in the minutes. An individual trustee, officer, agent, or employee who believes that he or she, or an immediate member of his or her immediate family, might have a real or apparent conflict of interest, in addition to filing a notice of disclosure, must abstain from: 1.participating in discussions or deliberations with respect to the subject of the conflict (other than to present factual information or to answer questions), 2.using his or her personal influence to affect deliberations, 3.making motions, 4.voting, 5.executing agreements, or 6.taking similar actions on behalf of the organizations where the conflict or duality of interest might pertain by law, agreement, or otherwise. At the discretion of the Executive Committee, or a committee thereof, a person with a real or apparent conflict or duality of interest may be excused from all or any portion of discussion or deliberations with respect to the subject of the conflict. A member of the Executive Committee, or a committee thereof, who, having disclosed a conflict or duality of interest, nevertheless shall be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting in which the subject of the conflict is discussed. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect the individual's disclosure, the vote thereon, and the individual's abstention from participation and voting. The Executive Director shall ensure that all trustees, officers, agents, employees, and independent contractors of the organization are made aware of the organization's policy with respect to conflicts or duality of interest.”

“The Executive board members discuss the operations of the year and decide upon a compensation amount at which time, it is taken to the full board for voting approval.”

“These documents are made available upon request or may be found on another person's website such as Guidestar.”

“There was a total of 152 volunteers for the year with a total of 6,995 hours of volunteer time donated. This number is tracked on an on-going annual basis.”

“Organization currently has 5 websites: www.pregnancychoicesforme.org www.pcPartnersForLife.com www.evawomensclinic.com www.akronpregnancyservices.com www.apsfriends.com”