The Association of Brewers Inc

“The executive committee consists of the board chair, the vice chair, the secretary/treasurer, the past board chair, and the president. They are also members of the governing body. The board of directors may, by a majority vote of its members, designate an executive committee consisting of the officers of the corporation and may delegate to such commitee the powers and authority of the board in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation, to the extent permitted by provisions of the law. By majority vote of its members, the board may at any time revoke or modify any or all executive committee authority so delegated.”

“There are three classes of membership listed in the brewer's association's by-laws: (1) professional packaging and pub brewers; (2) american homebrewers association members; (3) associate members.”

“The professional packaging brewers, taproom, and the pub brewers may elect members of the brewer's association governing body. Members of the american homebrewer's association (aha) elect members to the aha governing committee. The aha governing committee selects two members from the aha governing committee to sit on the board of the brewer's association.”

“The return is reviewed in detail by the organization's finance director. The board of directors receive a copy of the return before it is filed.”

“In making decisions, all employees of the brewers association must exercise independent judgment in the best interest of the association. Personal or outside interests or relationships must not influence employees to the detriment of the association. Employees must not engage in any activities or relationships, including personal investments, that might directly or indirectly result in a conflict of interest, or impair their independence of judgment. They must not accept gifts, favors, or benefits that might tend in any way to influence them in the performance of their duties. If employees have any question as to whether a situation is a conflict of interest, they should discuss the matter with their manager. The manager may consult with the human resources department for additional input. If there is disagreement, the ceo will make a final determination.”

“Determination of salaries: the salary level (and additional compensation package items) for the ceo/president and the past president/founder of the brewers association is determined by the executive committee of the board of directors. This committee consists of the chair, vice-chair, treasurer, and the past-chair. Additionally, this group is responsible for determining any year-end bonus for both the ceo/president and the past president/founder of the association. The entire board of directors is responsible for approving the salary expense for general staff and management as a whole, by way of approving the upcoming year's fiscal budget. Additionally, the board approves any bonus awarded to staff at year-end. Bonus compensation for the ceo/president and the past president/founder are determined separately by the bod executive committee. The ceo/president sets the salary levels of management (within the parameters of the budget approved by the board.) individual managers will set the salaries for the employees who report directly to them (within the parameters of the budget approved by the board and based on approval by ceo/president.) occurance of salary changes: salary levels are reviewed and potentially increased at the end of each fiscal/calendar year. In cases of mid-year promotion, or job-duty changes, salary levels may be adjusted mid-year. Compensation research & analysis: the hr department provides a market based compensation study every two years, which includes data from the american society of association executives (asae), association trends (national non-profits) and a local employment association - mountain states employers council (msec). The factors considered in the study include staff size, budget size, organization type, job description, and job duties. This study is presented to the ceo/president and provides background for salary change decisions. Employee performance is also an important factor in determining salary changes. This process was last completed in 2020.”

“The association's by-laws are available to the public through association's website (www.brewersassociation.org).”

“Other fees: program service expenses 1,598,042. Management and general expenses 90,734. Fundraising expenses 9,120. Total expenses 1,697,896.”