The Glutamate Association

“The association contracted with philpott pr solutions llc, for management services. Philpott pr solutions llc received $42,000 for management services performed by employees of philpott pr solutions llc.”

“The association has two types of members: regular membership: regular members consist of any firm or corporation who is a manufacturer, a commercial user, a marketer, distributor or wholesaler of glutamic acid or its salts or a manufacturer of food or food ingredients with free glutamate, shall be eligible for regular membership in the organization. Associate membership: associate members consist of any firm, corporation, or individual who has commercial interest in glutamic acid or its salts or in a food or food ingredients with free glutamate, not meeting requirements of regular membership, is eligible for associate membership. Associate members may not vote, hold office or serve on the board of directors but may attend members' meetings and participate in other activities of the association.”

“Only regular members of the association in good standing shall be entitled to vote. Any representative or any executive officer of a member firm may attend meetings of the association, but only one accredited representative of a regular member firm shall be entitled to vote or to hold office.”

“There are no committees that can act on behalf of the governing body.”

“A copy is provided to the treasurer and executive director of the association. They review the form and request any necessary changes. The approved copy is provided to the governing board once the return is filed.”

“The association does not provide compensation to any employees as the association did not employ any individuals during the calendar year. The day-to-day management of the company was performed by the association's management company philpott pr solutions llc and their employees.”

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