Bethany Lutheran Homes Inc

“The articles of incorporation states, the membership of this corporation consists of the following three classes of voting members: 1) public members - consists of: one member of the clergy representing each member church, two lay delegates appointed by each member church and members of the board of directors. 2) corporate member - the sole member of this class is gundersen lutheran, inc., a wisconsin non-stock, non-profit corporation. 3) synod member - the bishop of the lacrosse synod of the elca or the designee of the synod.”

“The board of directors consists of 11 members and is vested with power to govern the affairs of the corporation. Eight of the board members are elected by the public member class, while three board members are elected or appointed by the corporate member class. At least two members of the entire board of directors shall be members of a member church belonging to the elca.”

“Jerry miller 622 bennora ct., apt. 409 la crosse, wi 54601 lu cagin 738 7th st n, suite 105 la crosse, wi 54601 dyanne brudos 2529 baumgartner dr. La crosse, wi 54601 joe zoellner w5887 southdale dr. La crosse, wi 54601 richard berendes 4817 south 33rd st. La crosse, wi 54601 sarah havens 1141 shorewood dr. La crosse, wi 54601 kenna christians 4905 silver morning lane la crosse, wi 54601 sarah rossman w6480 riverview dr. Onalaska, wi 54650 patrick spencer 622 bennora lee ct., apt. 206 la crosse, wi 54601 barb quillin 622 bennora lee ct., apt 406 la crosse, wi 54601 kay marsyla 2122 golfview ln. Onalaska, wi 54650”

“A draft of the form 990 is reviewed by the board president and ceo.”

“All directors, officers, and management personnel are required to read the conflict of interest policy and sign the conflict of interest disclosure statement. This policy is regularily followed with instances involving board members and potential conflicts of interest. Section 2.3 of the by-laws states: a director who is subject to a conflict of interest should refrain from participating in the decision making process, and shall, if requested by the president or a majority of the board, temporarily leave the meeting if his or her presence inhibits the board's discussion.”

“Each year the executive committee of the board conducts a performance review for the chief executive officer. Salary and benefit information from the leadingage and leadingage wi annual survey is used to determine an appropriate salary and benefit range for the ceo. The executive committee approves any changes to the ceo's salary and benefits on an annual basis. The president of the board executes any compensation changes in a written letter that is given to the human resources director of the corporation.”

“The process for other key employees is similar to the response described in the response to question 15a of part vi, section b.”

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

“Bethany lutheran homes, inc. (the organization) is a benevolent continuum of care retirement community comprised of numerous facilities and community outreach programs designed to meet the care needs of the elderly and disabled in the la crosse, wi area. Bethany is a non-profit corporation, exempt under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) through its affiliation with the evangelical lutheran church of america.”

“Community outreach programs - provide an array of services to the community including: mobile meals - delivering over 10,990 meals annually to the elderly and disabled in their homes. Foot care services - certified and licensed nurse providing pedicure services to residents. Independent living apartments - 20 apartments provided 7,272 days of housing for seniors in holmen, wi.”