Maryland State Golf Association

“The association is composed of two categories of "members" as follows: member club: a member club shall be any organized golf club within our designated territory as noted in our allied golf association agreement with the united states golf association (usga), that (a) is approved by the association, (b) endorses the purpose of the association, (c) abides by the articles of incorporation, by-laws, rules and regulations of the association as established from time to time, and, (d) subscribes to the usga handicap system as administered by the association. Individual members: every person who is (a) a member of a member club (b) endorses the purpose of the association, and (c) abides by the articles of incorporation, by-laws, rules and regulations of the association as established from time to time, shall be an individual member of the association. The individual members are eligible to serve on the board of directors of the association or one or more of the association's committees.”

“The members of the association elect the directors at the annual meeting.”

“The bylaws can only be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and is provided to the board of directors prior to filing with the irs.”

“Annually each director, officer, employee, and volunteer shall complete a disclosure for identifying any relationship, positions, or circumstances in which he/she is involved that may contribute to a conflict of interest. Prior to board or committee action on a contract or transaction involving a conflict of interest, a director or member having a conflict and who is in attendance shall disclose all facts material the conflict. That person may not vote on the contract or transaction and shall not be present in the meeting room when the vote is taken. Conflicts shall be reported by the chair and reflected in the minutes of the meeting.”

“The current president, the vice president, the secretary, the treasurer, and executive director make up the committee that annually reviews the compensation packages. Comparability data is provided by the international association of golf administrators.”

“The organization makes their governing documents and conflict of interest policy available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d). The organization does not make their financial statements available to the public.”

“Youth on course expenses: program service expenses 86,879. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 86,879. Golf genius expense: program service expenses 51,887. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 51,887. Other: program service expenses 36,115. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 36,115. Centennial celebration: program service expenses 27,148. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,148.”