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Part I, Line 3f - Method of Accounting NFI uses the accrual method of accounting whereby revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recognized when incurred. Part I, Line 3f - Investments and Expenditures NFI's Crab Council is committed to the sustainability of Blue Swimming Crab in all regions of the world and has begun its work with a focus on the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. X true true X X X X false true false GAVIN GIBBONS DIR OF COMM. 186470 27971 214441 JOHN CONNELLY President 355105 95000 5266 42750 498121 JUDITH DASHIELL SENIOR VICE PRES 179464 26920 206384 KEDRIN SIMMS BRACHMAN 132740 19911 152651 LISA WEDDIG DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS 175216 26282 201498 ROBERT A DEHAAN VICE PRESIDENT 268666 40300 308966 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. To meet the contractual obligations to the Organization's President, the Institute allows for spousal travel to key industry meetings.The Organization's accounting procedures require the Treasurer to authorize the President's expense reimbursements. Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents BYLAWS WERE MODIFIED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN 2018 TO INSTITUTE A MECHANISM TO REVIEW MEMBER ELIGIBILITY IN CASE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH CORE NFI PROGRAMS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE INSTITUTE IS MADE UP OF SEAFOOD HARVESTERS, IMPORTERS, PROCESSORS AND RETAILERS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS OF THE NATIONAL FISHERIES INSTITUTE. ONCE THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED, THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING OF THE RETURN WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts AT EACH BOARD MEETING, DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO DECLARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE OFFICERS OF THE INSTITUTE REVIEW OTHER ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY PAY SCALES TO DETERMINE THE SALARIES OF THE PRESIDENT AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE STAFF. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available THE INSTITUTE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. INFORMATION RETURNS FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTART.ORG. 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