Balance Inc.

“Two officers are related.”

“The Finance Committee reviews, forwards to the Executive Committee, and then to the full Board for approval.”

“Perceived conflict of interests often exist in organizations such as Balance. Board Members volunteer in part because they have loved ones served by the organization. Other Board Members family members may take positions with the organization. Board Members are required to disclose possible conflicts to the Executive Committee and withdraw from discussion and voting on the matter.”

“Personnel Committee reviews accomplishments from each Committee Chair and then recommends an increase to the Executive Committee for approval.”

“Art Young is the Vice President of the BOD is also the Chair of the Personnel Committee. He also professionally is the VP of Human Resources for St Coletta of Wisconsin. He is a member of MRA, who holds data on compensation. Mr. Young uses his professional expertise and data access to inform the BOD.”

“Upon request”

“Other program services 4: children's services: adult-supervised mentoring and support services that assist children with developmental disabilities ages 9-17 in the development of appropriate life skills both emotional and social, encouraging understanding and advancement of positive self-concepts to improve the participant's ability to interact in their community in socially acceptable ways. As mainstay companions we utilize spontaneous and real-life situations as skill building opportunities to model, guide and shadow them in the community. Included in children's services is summer recreation: this program is for children between the ages of 5 and 15 who have devlopemental disabilities. The program provides a four week day camp with the assistance of high school and college age mentors. Each day the group of 24 children and 30 volunteers travel to beaches, water parks, nature preserves, museums, amusement parks, etc.”