La Crosse County Historical Society

“Per its bylaws, the la crosse county historical society inc is a membership corporation”

“Section a. The la crosse county historical society inc is a membertship corporation. 1. Eligibility: any person, partnership, association, corporation or other organization interested in promoting the purposes of the corporation may become a member upon annual payment of dues. The board of directors shall determine the classes of membership and dues. 2. Rights: every member in good standing, including the authorized representative of an institutional member, shall have the right to vote and otherwise to take part in the activities of the corporation. 3. Termination: membership may be terminated for non-payment thrity (30) ays following the date on which the payment is due. Two votes cast by adult members of the same household. Section c: the goverance of this organization is vested in its members with powers delgated to officers and directors as herein sepcified by these bylaws. The officers and directors must be members of the coroporation. All powers not specifially delegated by the members are retained to the membership.”

“Membership meetings: 1. The annual meeting date of the general membership to elect directors and transact business will be set by the board of directlrs. Prior to the annual meeting, the nominating committee shall prepare a single slate of candidates for vacancies occurring on the board of directors. Voting shall occur at the annual meeting. 2. Special meetings of the general membership may be called by: (a) the president and ratified by the board of directors or (b) by not less than one-tenth (1/10th) of the members in good standing and holding voting rights. 2. Notice stating the place, day, hour and purposed of any member called meeting will be delivered by mail to each member eintitled to vote not less than ten (10) nor more than such meeting. 4. At any meeting of the general membership, a simple majority of the members present shall constitute a quorum for conducting corporation business. 5. The general membership may vote by ballot at any meeting called to transact business. Proxy voting shall not be accepted.”

“A draft of the form 990 is provided electronically to all board members prior to its filing.”

“Board members receive a copy of the policy annually and sign a statement declaring they have done so. If theres is a conflict, the board member abstains from voting on the matter where there is a conflict.”

“Board of diectors executive committee determines and approves.”

“Compensation is based on the market rate.”

“Articles of incorporation and bylaws are made available on the organizations website. Other documents and statements are available upon request, as applicable.”

“Program expenses $73,101 membership dues $1,411 books, references, research $158 miscellaneous expense $128”