American Wine Society

“Before the tax return is filed, the tax return is reviewed and circulated in the meeting of board of directors. This is in addition to review of tax return,for completeness and accuracy, performed by executive director and treasurer (members of board of directors)”

“A conflict of interest policy applies to volunteer directors and full-time staff defines conflicts of interest and mandates disclosure of potential or actual conflicts of interest to the board president. The policy must be reviewed and signed annually by all directors and full-time staff.”

“Review and approval by board of directors.”

“The national office maintains copies of the last three years of form 990 for public review. Form 990s are available on www.guidestar.org and / or made available electronically by request.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“American wine society (hereinafter referred to as "aws- or the "organization- or the "society") is a member based, non-governmental, not- for-profit organization incorporated in the state of michigan on november 13, 1973. The mission of the society is to promote the appreciation of wine through education. The organization is primarily funded by its members as an educational, consumer-oriented organization for those interested in learning more about all aspects of wine. Aws is the largest consumer organization in the u.s. Dedicated to the mission of spreading the awareness of wine. Members explore wine together through relaxed tasting events organized by various local chapters (independent affiliates) throughout the year, through participation in annual national conference, and by participating in various wine tasting competitions and events organized by the organization. Through various programs in collaboration with the industry, we promote wine culture in the us with a focus on personal development and informed,moderate enjoyment of wine. Aws also hosts an education program for the wine judge certifications,publishes a wine journal magazine and aws newsletter; the objective of which is to spread the education of wine. Aws is primarily funded through the membership fees collected from its members and from the fees collected from participation of its members and non-members in various events,educational programs and competitions organized by the organization.”

“Member services : local chapters and members' services : aws maintain local chapters and membership support training and certification : aws is an approved program provider for the london-based wine & spirits educational trust, a leading global certification program. Despite the challenges of pandemic shutdowns, the organization was able to deliver training digitally and test in-person safely. To allow our chapter/affiliates to continue programming remotely, the aws provided small specimen bottles and zoom licensed that that allowed our local chapter/ affiliates. Collaborating with industry leaders and educators, we provided or collaborated on more than a dozen national virtual educational and tasting opportunities free of charge to thousands of our members and the general public.”

“Merchant collection fees 2,035 0 0 consultant costs 6,112 0 0 professional services 0 15,820 0 merchant collection fees 18,318 0 0 consultant costs 20,001 0 0 merchant collection fees 20,356 0 0 total 66,822 15,820 0”