Hill 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.”

“Rodney Schronk & Ryan Schronk- family relationship”

“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 and all directors review at the board meeting subsequent to its 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 inforamtion available to the public upon specific request only.”

“Pt XII, Line 2a&b- While 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 its state and federal tax returns/reports. The entity also reconciles the organizations bank statements. The organization pays a fee for these services.”

“Pt III, Line 4d- Other Program Services: AG YOUTH PROGRAMS- Contributed to local FFA and or/ 4-H organizations. These organizations strive to help youth grow in leadership and responsibility through various programs, many in agriculture-related areas. AG IN THE CLASSROOM- County Farm Bureau volunteers contributed their time and resources to an Agriculture in the Classroom Program. Using various specially developed materials (in conjunction with Texas Farm Bureau), teachers around the state guide Texas students in grades 1 thru 6 in exploring various facets of food and fiber production in Texas. How agriculture contributes to the lifestyles of people throughout the world is also presented. 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 help organize their members into separate agricultural commodity interests and participate in matters dealing with legislation that affects agriculture.”