Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Seattle Chapter

“Arcs is a membership organization. The categories of membership shall be active, associate, ambassador, founding, and silver circle. Only active members shall be entitled to vote.”

“Active members of the corporation shall have the right to vote on the election of the board and officers at the annual meeting.”

“Active members of the corporation shall have the right to vote on any matters submitted to them by the board or executive committee and any matters required by the by laws.”

“The vice president of finance and president of the board review the form 990 before making it available to the board of directors for review and discussion prior to it being filed with the irs.”

“Members have a duty to disclose any actual or possible conflict of interest to the directors or members of committees with board-delegated powers. Any chapter director or officer may request that a matter be referred to the board for review and vote. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the intersted person, she shall leave the board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted on. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. An intersted person may make a presentation at the board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Arcs foundation advances science and technology in the united states by providing financial awards to academically outstanding us citizens studying to complete degrees in science, engineering and medical research. Since 1978, the seattle chapter of arcs foundation has awarded graduate fellowships to outstanding united states citizens completing phd degrees in science, engineering and medical research at the university of washington and washington state university. Over $24 million has been contributed by the seattle chapter to over 1600 talented students pursuing their dreams to solve the scientific challenges facing our world today. These monies have given our state's research universities a competitive edge as they recruit the nation's finest doctoral candidates to their premier programs. Fellowship awards are made to the university of washington (uw) and washington state university (wsu). There were 37 uw fellowships and 10 wsu fellowships newly granted during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.”