Bluestem Communities Inc.

“An independent accounting firm prepares and reviews the form 990. The form 990 is then reviewed by the finance committee of the board. The finance committee and the cfo review the form 990 with the full board. The cfo is available to answer any questions or provide clarification. The final form 990, with all required schedules, is provided to all voting members of the board prior to filing the 990.”

“The board of directors, officers, and committeee members annually review and sign the organization's conflict of interest policy. Actual or potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the board. After disclosure and discussion of the conflict, the interested person must leave the meeting while the remaining board members discuss and vote on whether a conflict exists. If a conflict does exist, the board will determine whether they can obtain a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If that is not reasonably possible, the disinterested members will vote to determine whether the transaction or arrangement is fair and reasonable, in the organization's best interest, and to the organization's benefit. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15a the subcommitte of the board annually reviews the ceo's compenation, using the leadingage kansas wage and salary survey report and then presents their recommendation to the full board. This review was last performed in 2013 and was documented in the board minutes.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are not typically available to the public.”

“Bci is a family of progressive retirement communities dedicated to improving quality of life and providing residential choices, community services, and personalized care with christian compassion. Form 990, part vi, section a, line 2 yvonne sieber, david burns, rosie goering brandt, barth hague, paul harder, ron peters, marcy thiesen, melvin voth, bruce weaver, lualan willems, bonnie sowers, jim goering, and james krehbiel have a business relationship. They are all officers and directors of a related for-profit entity. Form 990, part vi, section a, line 7a mennonite health services, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has the power to confirm or not confirm, in its discretion, one-half the total number of board of directors of the corporation upon receipt of recommendation from the board of directors. Form 990, part vi, section a, line 7b mennonite health services, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has the power to confirm or not confirm, in its discretion, one-half the total number of board of directors of the corporation upon receipt of recommendation from the board of directors; the power to review and approve changes to the bylaws; the power to consult with the board in the selection of the president/ceo; and the power to review and approve changes in the mission statement of the corporation.”