Crete Bicentennial Society

“The corporation shall have multiple classes of members. The designation of such classes and the qualifications and rights of the member of such classes shall be as follows: a. Any person who is interested in developing and perpetuating the history and future welfare of the Crete Bicentennial Society, Inc. may be accepted providing his or her annual dues are paid. b.Corporate sponsor members c Each new member shall be given a copy of the current Bylaws. Each member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.”

“The Directors of the Corporation shall be members of the corporation. The number of directors shall be ten. Each year three directors shall be elected from the membership at the annual meeting; these directors shall hold office for a term of two years. The four remaining directors shall be the elected officers. They shall serve on the Board as long as they hold office. Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors shall be filled by appointment of the Board and approved by a vote of the members at the next meeting. The director so approved shall fulfill the unexpired term of his predecessor in office.”

“The governing body is required to review in full the tax return before it is filed.”

“The Crete Bicentennial Society maintains a Conflict of Interest Policy and reviews it annually at their meetings.”

“The Crete Bicentennial Society makes all financial statements available on request along with their Conflict of Interest Policy, and other governing policies. The request can be made by phone or at the museum office. The Society has yearly audits of their financials and books through a rotating three member committee selected by the board. Members of this committee cannot serve more than one consecutive year.”

“Growth in Investment accounts during 2023 at Edward Jones.”

“To promote and provide educational activities for our citizens, schools, organizations and individuals. To maintain museums and interpretive sites at The Maples Complex for the artifacts donated to the Crete Bicentennial Society, Inc. To maintain, on the site, an arboretum. The Jesse C Bickle farmstead, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, as a significant early Crete Settlement and architectural example. The Bicentennial Society will consult with Historical Society as needed to ensure proper preservation and maintenance of these farmstead buildings and their environs.”