Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum Inc

“Members of the organization elect the members of the governing body at their annual meeting.”

“A nominating committee nominates candidates to fill vacancies on the board of directors. These candidates are then submitted to the general membership of the organization at their annual meeting. The general membership votes on the candidates to fill the vacant positions. 3 members of the board roll off each year.”

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 11: a draft of the form 990 is provided to the organization for board review before filing.”

“At the beginning of their term on the board, each board member signs and dates a "board of director's code of ethics and confidentiality policy" which includes a "conflict of interest policy." under this policy,each board member acknowledges that they shall disclose to the board or the appropriate committee any potential conflict of interest transaction prior to the transaction occurring. They shall provide the material facts of the transaction and the individual's relationship or interest in the transaction. Upon such disclosure, the individual will take no further part in the meeting during which the proposal is considered and voted on. The board or committee then determines if the transaction is fair to the organization and must approve the transaction without participation of the individual.”

“Compensation for the executive director was determined and approved by the board of trustees, who utilized comparable data from similarly qualified persons in comparable organizations to derive the appropriate compensation. This process was documented in the board of trustee's meeting minutes.”

“The organization makes available its form 990 upon request.”

“The organization makes available its governing documents and financial information upon request at the organization's place of business.”

“Other professional fees/dues: program service expenses 7,395. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,395. Contract labor: program service expenses 104,795. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 104,795.”

“Silver cuisine: program service expenses 57,799. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 57,799. Facility improvements: program service expenses 28,243. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 28,243. Fareharbor credit card fees: program service expenses 26,083. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,083. Locomotives: program service expenses 20,506. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,506. Supplies: program service expenses 18,881. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,881. Restoration: program service expenses 14,331. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,331. Marketing: program service expenses 9,188. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,188. Annual banquet: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 8,016. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,016. Support equipment: program service expenses 7,515. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,515. Museum display: program service expenses 5,546. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,546. Model railroad: program service expenses 4,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,000. Bridge inspection: program service expenses 3,159. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,159. Training and safety: program service expenses 3,016. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,016. Membership: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,681. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,681. Other: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 900. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 900. Membership meeting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 895. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 895. Charter expense: program service expenses 814. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 814. Boone library: program service expenses 671. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 671. Postage: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 589. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 589. Admin: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 377. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 377. Bank service charge: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 121. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 121.”