Florida Turfgrass Association

“The ftga has members who pay dues.”

“The board and officers of the association are voted by the members during the annual meeting in september.”

“Changes in the bylaws and additions to the committee are proposed by the board and approved by the members at the annual meeting.”

“A draft of the form 990 will be provided by email to each officer and director.”

“Prior to the end of the fiscal year, the ftga executive committee meets to discuss compensation issues for the executive director. This discussion involves the current year operating results, financial position and membership relations. It also considers personal and professional growth, innovation and initiative, and other important intangibles in determining advancement and compensation. A recommendation is developed by the executive committee and taken to a closed meeting of the board of directors for discussion, amendment (if any) and approval.”

“All records are made available at the annual meeting and are also available upon request.”

“Turf seminar expenses: program service expenses 40,322. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 40,322. Sponsorship: program service expenses 9,572. Management and general expenses 1,689. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,261. Merchant service fees: program service expenses 9,501. Management and general expenses 1,677. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,178. Ceu round up: program service expenses 9,514. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,514. Staff expense - travel: program service expenses 4,462. Management and general expenses 787. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,249. Membership: program service expenses 4,507. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,507. Other expenses: program service expenses 2,673. Management and general expenses 473. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,146. Payroll expenses: program service expenses 1,635. Management and general expenses 288. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,923. Board retreat: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,315. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,315. Staff expense - meals: program service expenses 1,043. Management and general expenses 184. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,227. Postage and shipping: program service expenses 873. Management and general expenses 154. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,027. Computer support: program service expenses 854. Management and general expenses 151. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,005. Equipment lease: program service expenses 791. Management and general expenses 140. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 931. Taxes & licenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 136. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 136. Website expenses: program service expenses 51. Management and general expenses 9. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 60. Bank fees: program service expenses 13. Management and general expenses 2. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15.”