Research Chefs Association

“The association outsources various management and operational functions to amr management services, a full service association management company accredited by the amc institute.”

“Bylaws were updated with streamlined membership categories and reflect other changes.”

“The association offerse the following types of memberships: 1) culinologist - individuals professionally recognized as chefs, food scientists, product developers, culinary educators, or those working in any culinary arts or food science role across the food and beverage industry, 2) associate - individuals employed in supporting fields, such as sales, marketing, manufacturing, supplying, distributing, packing, or recruiting; and 3) student - individuals enrolled at an undergraduate or graduate level in a food-related field of study.”

“Culinologist and associate members are entitled to vote in elections and on association business matters”

“Amendments to the bylaws may be adopted by a simple majority vote of members present at a general or special meeting of the members or a vote conducted by email/online voting in accordance with procedures set by the board of directors.”

“An electronic copy of the form 990 is provided to each voting member of the governing body at least 2 weeks prior to the filing of the return. Upon tax preparer completion of the irs form 990, the form and accompanying schedules are first reviewed by key members of the association management company's client team. Thereafter, an electronic copy of the form 990 (and accompanying schedules) will be made available to each voting member of the governing body via electronic e-mail notification. A 2-week timeframe will be provided for governing body comments or questions. Following the open timeframe for governing body comments and questions, and following the resolution of any questions or other matters that have arisen, the e-file authorization form is signed by an officer and the form 990 is electronically filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed on an annual basis and any potential conflicts of interest that might exist are to be brought before the board of directors.”

“All documents requiring public disclosure by the internal revenue service are made available upon request for the same period of disclosure set forth in section 6104(d).”

“Bylaws were updated to reflect the whistleblower policy”