Robert E Lee Memorial Association Inc

“A member of the board of directors, patricia lee refo, is the sister of captain carter refo (usn ret.). Captain carter refo served as the association's interim exeuctive director during the year and received no compensation from the association in exchange for his contributed services.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the association's audit committee with external auditors upon completion of the audited financial statements. This committee then briefs the full board of directors each october and provides each voting member of the board with a final version of form 990. Afterwards, the form 990 is filed and made available for public inspection.”

“Each board member is provided a copy of the written conflict of interest policy. Annually, this policy is reviewed by the board of directors with each member completing a conflict of interest statement, which is retained until requiring update during the year or at the semi-annual fall meeting.”

“The performance review of the president is conducted annually following the board of directors' meeting in october by the association's board chair after discussion with the executive committee. A written annual performance is prepared, reviewed with the president, with each party signing and placed in the individual's personnel file. A salary increase for the president and all employees is determined when the association's budget is finalized. The salary increase is subject each year to board approval as determined by the needs of the association. In july of 2015, the association's previous executive director, dr. Paul reber, was tragically killed in an accident. Captain carter b. Refo (usn ret.) agreed to serve as the association's interim exeuctive director for the year ended june 30,2016 while a national executive search was conducted. Captain refo elected to serve the association without receiving any compensation. In june of 2016, mr. John s. Bacon was appointed president of the association and therefore captain refo subsequently resigned as the association's interim executive director.”

“The association's 1023, 990, and 990-t are stored at the association's office and are available upon request.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements can be distributed to the public upon request. However, requests are subject to the approval of the president and the assocation's consideration of the intended use of the requested documents.”

“In july of 2015, the association's previous executive director, dr. Paul reber, was tragically killed in an accident. Captain carter b. Refo (usn ret.) agreed to serve as the association's interim exeuctive director for the year ended june 30,2016 while a national executive search was conducted. Captain refo elected to serve the association without receiving any compensation. In june of 2016, mr. John s. Bacon was appointed president of the association and therefore captain refo subsequently resigned as the association's interim executive director.”

“Gain on valuation of beneficial interest 10,560.”

“The association's board of directors has an audit committee that is responsible for the selection and retention of independent auditors. This process has not changed from the prior year.”