Chippewa Valley Cultural Association Inc.

“The organization's members do not have an ownership interest, but do participate in the organization's governance through voting rights at the chippewa valley cultural association's annual meeting. Voting classes of membership include basis individual membership, basic family membership, sustaining member, patron and benefactor.”

“The organization's members elect the board of directors during an annual membership meeting.”

“A draft of the 990 is reviewed and approved by the executive committee of the board of directors before it is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“A formal conflict of interest policy has been adopted by the board of directors. Each director signs a statement disclosing any possible conflict of interest that the directors may have. Each director discloses to the board of directors, prior to any vote or other actions, any relationship which could be a conflict of interest as defined in the current conflict of interest policy.”

“The executive director's salary is initially determined by the board of directors by comparison to salaries of similar organizations. Thereafter, the executive director's rate increases are subject to the annual rate increases approved by the board and reevaluated by comparison to salaries of organizations approximately every three years.”

“Public may view governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements at the main office during normal business hours.”

“The chippewa valley cultural association (cvca) was formed in 1976 to accomplish two main goals: (1) to save the old mcdonell memorial high school building from destruction and restore it as a venue for the creative industry in the chippewa valley; and (2) to provide a venue and an opportunity for local artists, performers, writers and creative producers to explore, grow and share their talents with others in the region and beyond. Additionally, the cvca seeks to bring in gifted individuals and groups from outside the region as well with the vision of exposing chippewa valley residents to the talents of people from all over the world.”

“Other expenses not directly allocated to program services such as publicity advertising, building maintenance and repair, facility rental cost, and member services/administration.”