Visitors Studies Association Inc.

“Camellia sanford is an employee of saul rockman's in an unrelated company. Both are board members of the vsa.”

“The organization's members have the right to nominate and elect the officers of the organization.”

“The term for a vsa board member is two years, directors may serve three consecutive two-year terms before taking at least a one-year hiatus from board service. The board of directors is elected by vote of its members. The board development committee oversees the nominations and election processes.”

“Changes to the association by-laws must be voted upon by the membership.”

“The treasurer prepares the draft 990 in conjunction with the organization's accountant. The draft 990 is then made available to all members of the board of directors for a period of 5 days for review. Board members are asked to respond at that time with an acknowledgement that they have read the draft 990 and any relevant feedback.”

“1) at every meeting of the executive committee and the full board, the secretary takes roll asking for potential conflicts with any item on the agenda. The policy describes steps for managing potential conflicts. 2) annually, in the summer, the b.o.d. Reviews the conflict-of-interest policy. Also, b.o.d.'s complete and submit an annual disclosure form.”

“Association members have access to board meeting minutes, the by-laws and policies through a members-only area of the vsa website. For all other parties, the documents are made available during business hours at the vsa office. Copies can be requested for a nominal fee.”

“Other fees-progserv-990: program service expenses 24,266. Management and general expenses 49,317. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 73,583.”