1St Us Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Rough Riders Inc

“Members are permitted to join the organization without regard to religion, national origin, race, sex or disability. Because the organization provides services and toys to children, members must be sponsored by two existing members and must undergo a background check before being presented to the board for approval.”

“Each member has a vote and the general membership votes for 5 of the 30 board members. To ensure continuity of its mission statement, the executive committee is appointed by the past presidents. The remaining board members are voted on by the executive committe and the board members.”

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to the organization's executive committee. The executive committee will present it to the governing body at their next regularly scheduled meeting prior to filing the return.”

“Overseen by the finance committee and audit committee. The by-laws of the organization contain specific language about conflict of interest and the executive board enforces it when the need arises.”

“The organization is board driven and does not have have an executive director. All are volunteers except for one employee for administrative duties and contracted professional help for accounting and taxes.”

“The organization will make form 990 and form 990-t available to anyone who request to see them.”

“Form 990 - organization's mission the mission of the rough riders is to commemorate the life and history of one of america's greatest presidents, theodore roosevelt. Roosevelt (october 27, 1858 - january 6, 1919) was an american statesman, author, naturalist, soldier, explorer, and historian who served as the 26th president of the united states. After the war with spain began in 1898, roosevelt helped form the infamous rough riders, a combination of wealthy easterners and western cowboys. He gained national fame for his courage during the war in cuba. Our focus is on roosevelt and his exploits with the rough riders, both in tampa during the encampment and on the hillside of cuba during the 1898 spanish-american war. The roug riders wear a uniform based on historical significane, depictions and photographs of the original soldiers, with a hat, blue shirt, khaki trousers and a signature polka-dot scarf, orignially worn by roosevelt and purchased at a local clothier in tampa, fl. Our present mission is to promote the memory of theodore roosevelt and the rough riders through public participation in community events, by charitable and philanthropic endeavors, and through educational programs. Out mission includes discovering and preserving historical sites and when it comes to community service, it is often said that when a community need arises, you can count on teddy roosevelt's rough riders to come to the rescue.”

“See attachment for other exempt purpose accomplishment.”

“Hcc scholarship 15,000 0 0 member svc 0 13,515 0 children's & rr mission 13,038 0 0 special events 12,719 0 0 historical 11,536 0 0 military ball 0 6,936 0 clubhouse 2,867 2,867 0 john winter - teddy bear 2,461 0 0 bar 0 1,810 0 misc expenses 1,422 355 0 sporting events 1,636 0 0 py tax from 990-t 958 239 0 historical trip 1,183 0 0 christmas party 0 751 0 raffle prize giveaway 390 0 0 sun pub 0 -711 0 gasparilla boat 0 -1,180 0 st pat's post party 0 -1,740 0 halloween party 0 -4,392 0 pre-invasion celebration 0 -4,449 0 total 63,210 14,001 0”

“Nde - penalties -50 adjustment for tax due vs paid py -29 total -79”