Wharton County Farm Bureau

“An executive committee, when appointed, has the authority to conduct affairs of the organization between regular board meetings, but the committee is under the direct supervision of the board of directors at all times and all actions of the committee must be ratified at the following board of directors meeting.”

“Amendment to Article III, Section 4 of the by-laws to read: "If Wharton County is under a federal, state, county or city disaster declaration at nay point within ninety (90) days of such scheduled special or annual meeting, then point one percent (0.1%) of the membership, but not less than three (3) members, shall constitute a quorum."”

“Members”

“All members are the same class and are invited to the annual membership meeting where directors are elected.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the president prior to filing.”

“Pt VI, Line 15: No officers or directors receive any compensation; therefore, no compensation review is needed.”

“The organization makes its Form 990 and any other required information available to the public upon specific request only.”

“Pt XII, Line 2a&b: Whie the financial statements are not compiled by an "independent" accountant, they are compiled by a separate entity who compiles its financial statements and prepares and files all of its stte and federal tax returns/reports. This entity also reconciles the organization's bank statements. The organization pays a fee for these services.”

“Pt III, Line 4d-Other Program Services: AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION (AFBF) ANNUAL MEETING- Volunteer director(s) attended (or will attend) the annual AFBF meeting with local Farm Bureau members from across the nation to participate in discussions and hear presentations on various agricultural issues affecting farmers and ranchers nationwide. Also, various delegates at the meeting make decisions on various AFBF policies. YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES- Sponsored student(s) to attend the Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Conference. The purpose of the conference is to give selected high school students in Texas a better understanding of the various forms of government and educate them on their responsibilities as citizens. The conference runs three full days and includes lectures, discussions and films by outstanding authorities in government, history and economics. ANNUAL MEETING- Held an annual meeting in which all members are invited. Purpose was to discuss relative local, statewide, and national agricultural issues, the importance of agriculture education, the business of the organization and current legislative issues as they relate to agriculture. Members of the county farm bureau, county farm bureau staff, county farm bureau voluntary leaders, Texas Farm Bureau staff and invited guests participated. ADDITIONAL- Members of the County Farm Bureau are also members of Texas Farm Bureau, a statewide agricultural organization (exempt under 501 (c)(5)) that works for the betterment of agriculture and coordinates programs on a statewide basis. Members of the County Farm Bureau are also members of the American Farm Bureau, a national agricultural organization that also works for the betterment of agriculture. County Farm Bureau volunteers also help organize their members into separate agricultural commodity interests and participate in matters dealing with legislation that affects agriculture.”