California Garden Clubs Inc

“The bylaws give the ten member Executive Committee the authority to take actions for the purpose of transacting any necessary business between board meetings. Any recommendations or actions taken shall be made a part of the minutes of the next board meeting.”

“Each garden clubs and associate plant society is a voting member belonging to one of 28 districts. The voting members of each district may elect one district director to the governing body.”

“Changes to the Organization's articles of incorporation and bylaws which have been recommended by the Board of Directors may be amended by a two-thirds vote from the Organization's voting membership. The voting membership consists of members of the Board of Directors, authorized alternatives of district directors, club and associate plant society presidents or their alternatives, and delegates of member clubs and associate plant societies.”

“The Form 990 was prepared by the Certified Public Accountant who also prepared the Organization's reviewed financial statements. The reviewed financial statements were approved by the Organization's governing body prior to the filing of the Form 990. The Board Treasurer and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees reviewed the Form 990 in detail along with the reviewed financial statements prior to filing.”

“The Organization's website links to the California Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts website where a copy of the annual Form 990s/Form 990ezs are available to the public. In addition, the annual Form 990/900ez is available on Guidestar.”

“The Organization's articles of incorporation, bylaws, standing rules and policies are available on the Organization's website at www.californiagardenclubs.com. In addition, financial information is available upon request.”

“Black Point Historic Garden Pr: Column (A) - Total = $500; Column (B) - Program Services = $500; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Chairman and District Director: Column (A) - Total = $3332; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3332; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Other Councils and Gardening: Column (A) - Total = $2141; Column (B) - Program Services = $2141; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Other General Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $1174; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1174; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $2732; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $2732; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Symposium Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $265; Column (B) - Program Services = $265; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Website Design and Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $4445; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $4445; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”