Kodiak Historical Society

“The kodiak historical society has approximately 200 dues-paying members (one class). Dues are 20 annually. Membership benefits include free admission to the baranov museum, subscription to the quarterly newsletter, and one vote in the annual board of directors election.”

“All dues paying members are entitled to one vote in the annual election of the board of directors which is held in october.”

“Any proposed amendments to the by-laws, dues paying members are entitlted to one vote.”

“The form 990 was presented to the khs executive director who will review with the president prior to signing.”

“At the first board meeting following the annual election, board members re view the code of ethics and accompanying conflict of interest policy. Boa rd members disclose any potential conflicts of interest at that time in ad dition to whenever a potential conflict becomes a matter of board action. All conflicts and potential conflicts are recorded in the board meeting minutes.”

“The executive director's compensation was determined by the board of direc tors by consulting with independent persons and examining comparable data. The ed is evaluated annually and the compensation is deliberated as part of the evaluation process. No officer on the board of directors receives compensation.”

“Our financial statements are published in our annual report which is distributed at our annual meeting in october as well as throughout the year at the museum. Annual reports are also available to download through our web site. Our 990 forms are available on guidestar and we are a guidestar "valued partner".”

“Kodiak historical society volunteers assist with directing visitors through the museum, caring for objects, aiding educational tours, documenting the collections, cleaning and storing artifacts, historical research, facility and grounds care, hosting events, advocating and fundraising for the organization.”