Cherokee Gun Club

“The organizations by-laws establishes the maximum membership to be 600. Each member owns a pro-rata share of the orgainization. The membership does have the right to increase or decrease the membership by a super (2/3) majority vote of club members present at the annual meeting. If the organization were to be dissolved, all liquidation proceeds are contributed to the national rifle assocation.”

“The board of directors consists of seven members as follows: president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, membership secretary, range officer, and past-president. Each director serves a one year term. Four directors-president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, are elected by the membership by a simple majority vote. The membership secretary and range officer are appointed by the president.”

“The board of directors is responsible for the managment of the organization, and has unlimited financial authority in the area of repairs and maintenance. The board has the authority to make capital improvements up to $5,500. Capital improvements in excess of $5,000 must be approved by the membership by a simple majority vote.”

“N/a there are no committees”

“Form 990 is prepared by the outside accountant. The return is submitted to the tresurer who reviews it with the board of directors. Upon board approval the return is filed”

“The board constantly monitors for conflict of interests. If a conflict of interest is identified with a current board member, that board member must recluse himself from the decision making process.”

“The orgainization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Amended return to adjust items that should have been capitalized rather than expensed”

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