Minnesota Waterfowl Associationinc

“The exective director and board treasurer review a draft of the form 990 and then present a final copy to the entire board at the next regular meeting where it is discussed for 15-20 minutes. If there are questions that cannot be answered, the accountant who prepared the form is contacted for information. After approval, the form 990 is signed and filed.”

“All employees and board members must avoid potential conflicts of interest. A potential conflict of interest exists whenever employees/board members have outside interest, direct or indirect, which might conflict with their duties to mwa or adversely affect their judgement in the discharge of their responsibilities. Any director, officer or staff person, who fails to follow the conflict of interest policy or the protocols established in the policy for notice and procedure when a conflict of interest is found to exist, shall be subject to disciplinary action to be imposed by the board of directors.”

“The board of directors determines the compensation of the executive director. This process includes an annual review and approval by the board members after considering past performance, adjustments for any new required duties, and the current year's budget.”

“The governing documents, tax returns, and financial statements are available upon request. Articles of incorporation are on-file with the mn secretary of state.”

“Education includes the following: woodie camp: woodie camp is an annual, week-long, youth camp for boys and girls ages 13-15 which instructs the participants on everything from waterfowl id, proper shotgun shooting, duck and goose calling, wildlife habitat and much more. This year 38 youth participated plus 45 volunteers and the organization's staff. Advanced woodie camp: mwa conducted a mentored pheasant, goose and duck hunt for youth who had previously participated in the regular woodie camp. 16 youth and 10 mentors participated plus the organization's staff. Young waterfowlers camp with three rivers park district: this year mwa was involved in teaching classes at a one week, day camp. 24 youth participated. Minnesota waterfowl symposium: this program brought together professionals in the field of waterfowl biology with the average hunter to learn about and discuss pertinent issues affecting migratory waterfowl in the state of minnesota. Over 150 participants were involved. Mn waterfowl hall of fame museum/conservation awards: this annual event/program is designed to recognize individuals who have contributed to minnesota's habitat and to educate the organization's members and the general public on the implications/benefits of their contributions to the state's habitat. Mn waterfowl hall of fame museum: mwa houses a waterfowl museum which displays various duck species, duck hunting essentials and historical information and provides educational videos. Carlos avery wma mentored hunt: a program designed to give youth and seniors an opportunity to hunt a portion of the carlos avery wma on tuesdays and saturdays through the waterfowl hunting season.”

“Legislative: members are encouraged to call their state and local representatives and attend the state meetings to promote the protection and restoration of wetland areas.”