The Fellowship Community

“Paul detterman, the national director, and deborah detterman, the financial administrator, have a family relationship.”

“The organization's by-laws were updated. The purpose of the organization was amended to indicate the corporation shall be operated exclusively for non-profit religious and charitable purposes. In addition the following changes were made: board size went from a minimum of one/maximum of thirty to a minimum of one/maximum of fifteen; the time of the board election was changed; the organization changed from a five year review of the corporation to an annual review of the corporation; the officer removal by resolution changed from a majority vote to a two-thirds vote; executive committee was eliminated; and an article was added on members.”

“The organization has congregation and individual members forming the network for accountability and encouragement.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee of the governing body. A final copy of the form 990 is provided to the entire governing body prior to filing.”

“When the executive director was hired in 2007 the organization matched the salary that his former employer (a local church) was paying him. In 2008, the organization's personnel committee sent a survey of the executive director's performance to randomly selected board members. As a result of his performance survey, he received a small raise in 2008. In 2009, the executive director, along with other employees, received a 2% cost of living adjustment. There have been no salary adjustments since 2009.”

“Documents are available to the public upon request.”

“The officers of the corporation (president, vice president and treasurer) along with the national director, ex-officio, may act on behalf of the board of directors as needed. All actions taken shall be reported to the board of directors. The authority of the officers shall explicitly exclude the election or removal of members of the board of directors and revision of the by-laws. Officers (along with the national director, ex-officio) shall be responsible for initiating long range planning, establishing the metrics for evaluating current mission and ministry, establishing board meeting dates, location and agenda, and offering advice and counsel to the national director and other staff.”

“The process has not changed from prior year. The finance committee continues to review the financial statements and audit with the independent accountant.”