Camp Fire Alaska

“Bylaws article v members: participatory membership in the council shall be open to all youth and adults and shall be all persons currently participating in council programs, persons involved in delivering such programs, including staff, directors, volunteers, and individual donors. The board of directors may bestow honorary membership by a 3/4 vote at a regular or special meeting. Honorary membership continues for life unless rescinded. Such persons shall not be voting members of the corporation unless they are on the board of directors for the corporation. The board of directors may, from time to time, establish additional membership, the terms, classifications, and voting rights thereof provided that they are not in conflict with these bylaws and the bylaws of camp fire usa. Upon becoming members of the council, individuals become affiliates of camp fire usa. The board of directors, by a 2/3 vote may terminate or withhold membership, with or without cause, provided that proper notice is given and that the member is notified. The voting members of the council shall be the members of the board of directors of the council. No other members of camp fire usa alaska council shall have the right to vote, unless the board of directors grants that right as set forth in section 1.”

“Minutes are kept for the board of directors meetings, but not for executive committee, finance committee, or any other sub-committees of the board of directors.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the board treasurer and finance committee, c.e.o. And the director of finance. Copies are provided to board members. The 990 is available on-line at www.guidestar.com. The organization will honor written requests for records within 30 days. Copies of financial statements, bylaws, articles of incorporation, etc., are made available to grantors as requested. Annual report brochures are mailed to members and constituents in conjunction with the councils annual meeting.”

“The conflict of interest policy is explained in board of directors training and orientation. Board of director memebers sign a conflict of interest policy agreement on an annual basis.”

“The board of directors executive committee reviews the ceos performance annually based on agreed upon goals and outcomes set each year for the next year. Successful completion of goals and overall agency success are taken into consideration in determining any increases in salary. Additionally, the executive committee reviews 990 forms of similar organizations within the state of alaska as well as other camp fire usa councils around the country of similar size and budget for comparison purposes.”

“The 990 is available on-line at www.guidestar.com. The organization allows public access to the most current three years on the day of request for requests made in person. The organization will honor written requests for records within 30 days.”

“Copies of financial statements, bylaws, articles of incorporation, etc., are made available to grantors as requested. Annual report brochures are mailed to members and constituents in conjunction with the councils annual meeting.”