Friends of the Kaminski House

“The bylaws of the friends of the kaminski house were amended and restated on may 13, 2014. The following significant changes were made to its bylaws: 1. Art i, sec 2 purpose. Expanded non-profit's purpose as stated in this section to provide that it may assist in the management, operation, maintenance, and repair of the properties (kaminski house museum and the stewart parker house) through appropriate agreements. 2. Art i, sec 3 resource dedication. Added a provision to this section stating that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the non-profit. 3. Art iv, sec 1 board of directors. Expanded board's powers in paragraphs c thru l to provide more flexibility consistent with state law to operate the non-profit with paid staff. 4. Art v, sec 7 treasurer. Provided more specific accounting and reporting duties for the treasurer. 5. Art v, sec 8 secretary. Added a provision that the board may delegate the role of secretary to the executive director or other staff member, but with no voting rights or authority to make motions. 6. Art vi, sec 1 executive committee. Added a provision that the executive director or other staff may serve as board secretary and may sit on executive committee as ex officio member with no voting power or authority to make motions. 7. Art vii committees. Changed the committee structure to allow the board to set up ad hoc committees and appoint non-board members to serve on the committees. 8. Art viii executive director. Established this staff position and its working relationship with the board and authorizes establishment of other staff positions as may be necessary. 9. Art xi fiscal year. Changed the non-profit's fiscal year to july 1 thru june 30. 10. Art xvi amendments to the by laws. Changed the procedure to provide that the bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed by a three-fifths majority of the directors present at any regular meeting or at any special meeting if at least thirty (30) days written notice is given.”

“The organization has two classes of membership: active and honorary.”

“Active members are entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the membership. The members elect the individuals who serve on the board.”

“The three member finance committee (president, treasurer and executive director) will review the return in detail and then make it available to the remaining board members.”

“The friends of the kaminski house conflict of interest policy requires each voting director, officer, and key employee to sign an annual "conflict of interest statement" which affirms that the signer has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, and agrees to comply with the policy. The statement requires the signer to disclose any financial interest (current or potiential), including any compensation arrangement, in any transaction or arrangement as defined in the organization's conflict of interest policy.”

“The president of the board appointed an employee compensation committee made up of board members. The compensation committee created a policy and job descriptions based on industry standards. None of the board officers receive compensation except the recording secretary, who is also the executive director of the museum and is a non-voting member of the board.”

“The organization honors the requirements of the laws governing requests for such documents from the public and federal and state agencies.”

“Equipment lease/maintenance: program service expenses 3,139. Management and general expenses 448. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,587. Telephone: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,349. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,349. Recruiting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,058. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,058. Curatorial : program service expenses 2,938. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,938. Maintenance & repairs: program service expenses 2,836. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,836. Housekeeping: program service expenses 2,576. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,576. Public program: program service expenses 2,135. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,135. Printing & copying: program service expenses 1,027. Management and general expenses 570. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,597. Dues & subscriptions: program service expenses 1,488. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,488. Credit card fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,212. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,212. Staff education: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 935. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 935. Newsletters: program service expenses 897. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 897. Postage & freight: program service expenses 430. Management and general expenses 137. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 567. Equipment repairs: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 465. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 465. Contribution: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 350. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 350. Scsos registration: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 50. Total expenses 50. Bank fee: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 25. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25.”