Howell Area Chamber of Commerce

“ORGANIZED WITH MEMBERS”

“Board of directors are elected by the membership as a whole”

“Form 990 and related forms and schedules are reviewed by the chamber president prior to submission to the irs. Subsequently, the president reviews these documents with the executive board. If any material errors or misstatements were to be found, an amended tax return would be prepared and submitted to the irs shortly thereafter.”

“Due to the small size of the howell chamber of commerce organiztion, the president and executive board monitor and enforce the conflict of interest policy. They know the employees of the organization and regularly observe the operations of the organization.”

“The compensation for the ceo/president is determined by the board of directors. The board uses industry wage surveys to set compensation.”

“The ceo/president sets compensation for the staff, working from a budget set by the board of directors.”

“Form 990 and associated forms and schedules are made available to the public or chamber's members upon request. The chamber president has an "open door" policy to anyone who would like information about the policies, procedures and other documents of the organization. The president is available to discuss them and will provide the requested information if appropriate and if available.”

“As a membership organization, the chamber fosters, supports, and is a catalyst for a strong and diverse business base through programs that promote a viable business enviroment; a high quality of life; and, an exceptional community in the howell area.”

“Support for various programs we provided.”

“Home show venue expenses 20,570 0 0 parking expenses 16,793 0 0 expenses 13,504 0 0 cost of membership 12,780 0 0 computer services 11,235 1,244 0 golf outing expenses 11,835 0 0 general operating expense 9,212 0 0 annual dinner costs 8,540 0 0 program expenses 8,109 0 0 merchant card fees 6,076 675 0 equipment rental 4,971 552 0 equipment repair 4,573 508 0 fireworks expenses 5,000 0 0 home show other expenses 4,846 0 0 membership support 2,895 524 0 home show supplies 2,890 0 0 gift certificate expenses 2,160 0 0 mileage reimbursement 1,620 146 0 home show booth commissio 1,700 0 0 beautification expenses 1,653 0 0 committee expenses 1,503 0 0 christmas open house 1,460 0 0 home show entertainment 1,000 0 0 miscellaneous 707 101 0 arts and crafts expenses 781 0 0 christmas expense 620 141 0 entertainment expense 300 0 0 supply expenses 276 0 0 business meals 0 225 0”