Icbg Inc

“The organization has three classes of members: brewer members, associate members, and enthusiast members. Brewer members must (i) possess a valid and current brewer's notice issued by the u.s. Alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau or its predecessor, the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms; (ii) must own, operate or have an alternating proprietorship interest in a brewery which brews and/or sells beer on its own premises in illinois, and (iii) produce no more than 6,000,000 barrels of beer for commercial sale per year. Brewer members are allowed one vote per brewing organization, and shall designate as its voting representative one natural person who holds a majority interest in the brewer member's organization or is assigned in writing by such majority interest holder; (iv) own and operate a facility which manufactures cider and/or mead; (v) must not have a non-u.s. Individual or organization that holds an interest of 25% or greater of that brewer; (vi) must not be a member of a controlled group of brewers (as understood under the provisions of u.s.c. Sec. 5051) if the combined production of that controlled group produces more than six millions barrels of beer per year. Associate members may be an individual, entity, or organization in an allied industry or endeavor, including, without limitation, equipment fabricators, material suppliers, contract brewers, consultants to the craft brewing industry, and any breweries whose principal place of business is outside of the state of illinois. Associate members shall not have any right to vote. Enthusiast members may be an individual 21 years or older. An enthusiast member will pay annual membership dues as set by the board of directors and shall not have any right to vote.”

“The organization has regular members that approve the individuals elected to the board of directors.”

“The form 990 is provided to all members of the board of directors for an opportunity to review before the form 990 is filed. The executive director will address any quesitons the board of directors may have.”

“The compensation process for the executive director included the board reviewing similar organizations' salary benchmarks. The compensation was discussed and approved in the board meeting and documented in the minutes.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”