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“The executive committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body. The committee consists of the president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary of the board.”

“Draft 990 return will be provided to all board members, reviewed in a meeting of the board and approval required by board to complete and file.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers and director, officer, or member of a committee with board-delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest in the organization. When a potential conflict arises, the person must fully disclose all material facts of the conflict to the board. A person who is directly or indirectly involved in a potential conflict of interest is not allowed to vote on any action of the board regarding the potential conflict and is not counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting of the board where the potential conflict is considered. Proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes or as otherwise appropriate.”

“The executive committee sets compensation for the executive director and other officers based on a review of market wages and in consultation with current nonprofit compensation surveys. The results of the review were recorded in the board minutes and reviewed with the budget. The process described here was last completed in 2022”

“Governing documents disclosure explanation governing documents and financial statements are available to the public through the mn attorney general.”

“The heroes honor festival is a public tribute honoring our vietnam veterans for being the guardians of honor they are to our men and women of uniform and our country. It is a grand display of appreciation from 9/11 era veterans & citizens to our vietnam veterans.”

“Contractors: program service expenses 370,432. Management and general expenses 57,507. Fundraising expenses 38,761. Total expenses 466,700. Talent and entertainment services: program service expenses 670,145. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 6,545. Total expenses 676,690. Event management: program service expenses 161,295. Management and general expenses 14,100. Fundraising expenses 1,500. Total expenses 176,895.”