Turtle Creek Chorale Inc.

“Classes of membership:voting membershipperforming membershipboard of directorsnonperforming membershipnon-voting membershiplife membership”

“The board of directors are elected by the voting membership.”

“Election of board members and officers of the corporation are ratified by the members at the annual membership meeting, or called special meeting.”

“The treasurer of the board reviews the 990 prior to filing.”

“For key employees, there is a general policy. The conflict of interest policy is a part of the board members confidentiality and job description agreements. Both are monitored by the board chair.”

“The executive committee of the board is provided with an annual salary disclosure report from the gala choruses. Gala choruses is a non-profit association of 150 choruses across the us. It compares employees salaries based on budget and membership size, this report is used to determine executive salaries.”

“SEE FORM 990 PART VI LINE 15a.”

“The governing documents are maintained at the organization's administrative office and are available for review upon request.”

“Part 1 line 1 the mission of turtle creek chorale is to entertain, educate, unite and uplift audiences through music distinguised for innovation, diversity and artistic excellence. Entertain, presenting quality music and other musical activities that make distinctive contributions to the musical and cultural landscape. Educate by celebrating a positive image of the gay community and partnering with artists and organizations that share the chorale's values and mission. Unite by attracting a diverse audience and membership and building bridges to a greater awareness, understanding, and respect for our shared humanity. Uplift through touching hearts and changing lives in a nurturing and affirming environment through universal and unifying power of music.”