Ao North America Trade Association Inc

“North American (U.S. and Canada) Surgeons who specialize in the areas in which AONA focuses are qualified to be members of the organization. Each surgeon is a member of one of the respective Clinical Divisions.”

“Members shall submit to the respective Clinical Division Nominating Committees names of Senior members who are in good standing and who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors. ONce the "review and evaluation" process is completed, each Clinical Division Nominating COmmittee shall recommend to the members of their respective Clinical Divisions a slate of senior members who are willing to represent each such Clinical Division on the Board of Directors. THe voting members of the respective Clinical Divisions shall then elect one (1) Senior Member associated with their respective Clinical Division to serve on the Board of Directors.”

“as indicated above, voting members elect directors to the board. Voting members also attend annual and special meetings of the members where other business will be transacted.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and Treasurer and compared to meeting notes and activity for the year to ensure accuracy of the return. The organization recognizes the importance of having the board review the Form 990 and is in the process of developing a more robust process to meet IRS expectations for board review.”

“AONA annually shares the policy with officers, directors, surgeon volunteers and employees. We require that all indicate in writing that they have reviewed and understand the policy. All are required to disclose in writing any potential conflicts. AONA goes through a process to resolve any potential conflicts. This process includes elevation of issues to the Board of Directors if necessary. There are multiple layers of review. first, the compliance department staff, led by the director of CME, reviews all disclosures. the Director reports to the ethics and content validation subcommittee. the subcommittee then reports to the board of directors.”

“The board chairman is tasked with determining the executive director's compensation. The chairman uses data on comparable positions based on publicly available information to establish compensation that is within fair market value for the industry.”

“The organization makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Change in value of forward exchange contract -253,798.”