Old Hickory Council Inc

“Active members may elect the members of the governing body, and approve significant decisions of the governing body.”

“Active members may elect members at large, regular members of the executive board, and officers of the corporation other than the scout executive.”

“Active members may vote at the annual meeting to receive and approve financial statements showing the financial position of the corporations as of the close of its most recent complete fiscal yer and the results of operations during such year, and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. Active members may vote in other regular meetings and special meetings, including proposals to merge or consolidate.”

“The scout executive reviews and signs the 990. A copy is then given to the treasurer for review. The treasurer then announces to the board that he has reviewed the 990 and has a copy available for review.”

“On a regular basis, board members, employees, volunteers, and individuals in the community are asked to report any conflicts of interest to the board.”

“A compensation committee is formed of selected executive board members. The committee obtains information on other comparable salaries for top executives from both surveys and information from the national office. The committee reviews that information and the performance of the eo before determining appropriate increase.”

“For other officers and key employees, the scout executive reviews performance of the individual, uses salary ranges from national and budget information before setting increase. All increases are reviewed by the compensation committee.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request. The council is included in the group exemption filing of the national council, boy scouts of america, and therefore did not file a separate form 1023. A copy of the group tax-exempt determination letter is available upon request.”

“The corporation shall promote, within the territory covered by the charter from time to time granted it by the boy scouts of america and in accordance with the congressional charter, bylaws, and rules and regulations of the boy scouts of america, the scouting program of promoting the ability of boys and young men and women to do things for themselves and others, training them in scoutcraft, and teaching them patriotism, courage, self- reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by the boy scouts of america.”

“Traditional scouting: the old hickory council, bsa provides program support, facilities, organized activities, and other related services for scouting in eight counties of northwest north carolina. Total registered youth in traditional scouting, cub scouts, venturers and explorers in 2021 was 4,400. Year round programs are provided to boys and girls ages 6-20. All aspects of the program focus on citizenship, character and fitness. Over 4,800 scouts scouts and leaders from all over the southeast and the old hickory council area participated in summer camp 2021 at camp raven knob. The council's on-line merit badge program, raven knob university, designed to advance scouts in our program, had 3,500 participants from all 50 states and 4 countries. In115 scouts earned the rank of eagle scout in 2021. Scouts provided over 25,000 hours of community service throughout the councils northwest nc territory. Scouts collected 51,082 lbs. Of food during the annual scouting for food drive to help feed hungry families throughout the eight county area.”

“Book tax difference loss on sale of asset 36,334 additional fundraiser event expense 7,770 uncollectible pledge write off -15,072 settlement trust payment -1,084,223 f/r expense allocated -7,770 total -1,062,961”