2012-06-15T15:06:21-05:00 2011-09-30 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 4099 TAMIAMI TRAIL N STE 300 NAPLES FL 34103 990 2010-10-01 591157084 THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CONS 2392620304 1450 MERRIHUE DRIVE NAPLES FL 34102 VICTORIA POLLOCK 2392620304 2012-06-05 1 AMELIA COOPER CPA 2392628686 2012-06-04 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z ANDREW MCELWAINE 1450 MERRIHUE DRIVE NAPLES FL 34102 23342277 0 X WWW.CONSERVANCY.ORG X 1964 FL THE MISSION OF THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS TO PROTECT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S UNIQUE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE NOW AND FOREVER. THE CONSERVANCY IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGION. WE WORK TO PROTECT LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE, CONTROL UNPLANNED GROWTH AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA'S WILDLIFE. WE USE SCIENCE-BASED RESEARCH TO INFORM GOVERNMENT LEADERS AND PROMOTE SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES. WE FORGE CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS ON THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL TO HAVE MAXIMUM IMPACT. RESEARCH FROM OUR SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR THE WORK THAT WE DO. 25 25 61 500 376161 0 7148657 16839064 151892 131338 177977 496552 300621 434045 7779147 17900999 0 822132 0 0 2509521 2732844 66855 0 760624 1746670 2020391 4323046 5575367 3456101 12325632 30423010 42926935 895730 1714471 29527280 41212464 X THE MISSION OF THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS TO PROTECT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S UNIQUE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE NOW AND FOREVER. THE CONSERVANCY IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGION. WE WORK TO PROTECT LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE, CONTROL UNPLANNED GROWTH AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA'S WILDLIFE. WE USE SCIENCE-BASED RESEARCH TO INFORM GOVERNMENT LEADERS AND PROMOTE SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES. WE FORGE CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS ON THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL TO HAVE MAXIMUM IMPACT. RESEARCH FROM OUR SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR THE WORK THAT WE DO. 0 0 906556 242143 CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND ADVOCACY:ENSURING THAT OUR REGION'S LEADERS HAVE THE TOOLS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS IS A CRITICAL ROLE OF THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM ENSURES THE PROPER STEWARDSHIP OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S WATER, LAND AND WILDLIFE.THE TEAM USES A SCIENCE-BASED APPROACH TO TACKLE BROAD REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS SUCH AS BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENTAL, ACADEMIC AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, SMART GROWTH, WATER ISSUES AND WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTION ARE THE MAIN FOCUS FOR THE POLICY TEAM. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE:- WORKING TO REDUCE POLLUTION IN OUR BAYS, RIVERS AND ESTUARIES BY DEVELOPING MORE STRINGENT STORMWATER RULES.- ENSURING THAT SUSTAINABLE AND SMART GROWTH PLANS ARE DEVELOPED AND EXECUTED IN RURAL AREAS AND COUNTIES IN THE REGION.- WORKING WITH VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED FLORIDA PANTHER AND ITS HABITAT.- SUPPORTING THE PURCHASE OF LANDS THAT OFFER ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT AND PUBLIC BENEFIT, INCLUDING EVERGLADES RESTORATION.- MANAGING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ACROSS THE REGION TO ENSURE THEIR LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY.- PLAYING AN ACTIVE ROLE TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE AMOUNTS AND QUALITY OF WATER ARE DELIVERED INTO THE UNIQUE ESTUARINE SYSTEMS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.- RECOMMENDING AND SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE SITES FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.- WORKING TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT IN WETLANDS TO PROTECT THE AREA FROM FLOODS AND HELP IMPROVE WATER QUALITY FOR PEOPLE AND FOR WILDLIFE.WHILE THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM IS TO COLLABORATE TO REACH ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS, LEGAL ACTION IS TAKEN WHEN MERITED TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. THE TEAM ALSO UTILIZES A TRAINED AND PASSIONATE GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COMMITTEES TO INFLUENCE DECISION-MAKERS. A COMPREHENSIVE E-ADVOCACY SYSTEM AND SEASONAL INTERNS ALSO SUPPORT THEIR WORK. 2182290 119131 CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND NATURE CENTER:THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BELIEVES IN DEVELOPING THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP OF TOMORROW. WE ENSURE THAT BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS UNDERSTAND THE BEAUTY AND IMPORTANCE OF OUR UNIQUE NATURAL RESOURCES AND HOW TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FACING OUR REGION. THROUGH OUR WORK, WE HOPE TO EQUIP OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.OUR TEAM OF NATURALISTS PROVIDES EDUCATION BY:- WORKING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE AGE APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING PROGRAMS, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 4907 STUDENTS IN 2009-10 WITHIN THE SCHOOLS, K THROUGH 8.- LEADING FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS, ADULT GROUPS, AND FAMILY GROUPS AT THE CONSERVANCY NATURE CENTER REACHED AN ESTIMATED 1908 PEOPLE IN 2009-10.- WORKING WITH LOCAL COUNTY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE TO PIONEER OFF-SITE VIDEO LEARNING AND PROVIDING TOOLS TO TEACHERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS.- OFFERING AWARD WINNING ECO-CAMPS TO OVER 1,000 CHILDREN IN THE PAST 5 YEARS, INCLUDING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB STUDENTS THAT PROVIDED NATURE EXCURSIONS, FIELD TRIPS, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, AND MORE.- CREATING AND DELIVERING NATURE CENTER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND TRAINING THE VOLUNTEER CREW TO ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS TO OVER 15,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR: - HOURLY NATURE CENTER ECO-EDUCATION PROGRAMS - NARRATED ELECTRIC BOAT ECO-CRUISES - TRAIL WALKS - MANAGEMENT OF THE INDOOR PROGRAMS AND LIVE-ANIMAL EXHIBITS IN THE DISCOVERY CENTER- DEVELOPING ON-SITE SPECIAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS EARTH DAY FESTIVALS TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING FUN AND INTERACTIVE.- ADDING OFF-SITE ADULT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION NATURE EXCURSIONS AND FIELD TRIPS TO OVER 1102 ADULTS IN 2009-2010.- DEVELOPING CONTENT AND TRAINING VOLUNTEERS TO HOST FREE NATURE WALKS AT THREE SITES IN THE AREA AND NARRATED CRUISES THROUGH ROOKERY BAY THAT REACHED AN ESTIMATED 500 PEOPLE IN 2009-10.OPERATING COSTS INCLUDE PROGRAM SUPPLIES, FOOD FOR DISCOVERY CENTER ANIMALS AND STAFF TIME. EXPENSES ARE KEPT IN CHECK BY THE USE OF SEASONAL INTERNS, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO OCCASIONALLY SPONSOR OR UNDERWRITE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. 572746 225835 CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH:THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DIVISION WORKS ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF PROJECTS, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, ALL FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING HOW TO PROTECT OUR WATER, LAND AND WILDLIFE. FROM SINGLE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, THE DIVISION'S DIVERSE EXPERIENCE ENSURES A COMPREHENSIVE, BROAD LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES.BEGINNING WITH ITS LANDMARK STUDY OF NAPLES BAY IN 1979, THE CONSERVANCY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DIVISION'S EXPERIENCE ENCOMPASSES LAB TESTING THROUGH LARGE FIELD STUDIES. THE DIVISION IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS CAPABILITIES AND EXPERTISE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ECOSYSTEMS, HABITATS AND SPECIES. MAJOR INITIATIVES INCLUDE:- BASELINE MONITORING SURVEYS FOR WESTERN EVERGLADES RESTORATION.- MONITORING AND ASSESSING MANGROVE POPULATIONS AND RESTORATION.- RADIO AND SONIC TELEMETRY RESEARCH WITH LISTED SPECIES.- CONTINUING ONE OF THE LONGEST SEA TURTLE MONITORING PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING APPLYING SATELLITE TRACKING TO BETTER MONITOR SEA TURTLE HABITS.- LONG-TERM MONITORING OF WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS IN COASTAL AND FRESHWATER SYSTEMS.- RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT OF STORMWATER RUNOFF, WATER RESOURCES, WATERSHEDS AND LOCAL AQUIFERS.THE DIVISION DEDICATES ITSELF TO PROVIDING UNBIASED STUDIES AND WITH OVER 100 YEARS OF COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE, THEY PROVIDE THE DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE RANGING FROM CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENTAL SITE AUDITS TO DETAILED LAB STUDIES. 705099 40781 CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CLINIC:ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1979 TO TREAT 400-600 ANIMALS PER YEAR, THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CLINIC NOW TREATS UPWARDS OF 2,200 ANIMALS A YEAR IN AN ANTIQUATED 1,500 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY. IT IS THE ONLY FACILITY OF ITS KIND WITHIN COLLIER COUNTY AND RECEIVES NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING.THE INJURED, SICK AND ORPHANED NATIVE WILDLIFE ARE TREATED BY A CARING STAFF OF THREE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AND SEASONAL INTERNS SUPPORTED BY A CADRE OF VOLUNTEERS WHO CLEAN CAGES, COURIER INJURED ANIMALS AND OFFER SUPPORTIVE CARE. THE CONSERVANCY WILDLIFE CLINIC ALSO RELIES ON A DEDICATED GROUP OF VETERINARIANS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE ADVANCED CARE WHEN IT IS NEEDED. THE COST TO TREAT EACH ANIMAL EXCEEDS $100 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR FOOD, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND STAFF AVERAGE $250,000. INCREMENTAL OPERATING COSTS ARE SUBSIDIZED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO SOMETIMES DONATE BASIC FOOD NEEDS FOR THE ANIMALS.THE WILDLIFE CLINIC RELEASES ABOUT HALF OF THE ANIMALS TREATED BACK INTO THEIR NATURAL HABITATS. 705099 40781 4366691 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 61 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 X 25 25 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 FL PA X X VICTORIA POLLOCK 2394034202 1450 MERRIHUE DRIVE NAPLES FL 34102 ROBERT L HEIDRICK 10.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREW D HILL 5.00 X X 0 0 0 WILSON BRADSHAW 5.00 X X 0 0 0 DENNIS BROWN 5.00 X X 0 0 0 DAWN ALLYN 5.00 X 0 0 0 SUE DALTON 5.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY WHITE 5.00 X 0 0 0 TED CORBIN 5.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL CORDDRY 5.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN D FUMAGALLI 5.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE GIBSON 5.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN HALL 5.00 X 0 0 0 KEN KRIER 5.00 X 0 0 0 LOIS KELLEY 5.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE DRACKETT THOMAS 5.00 X 0 0 0 JAY TOMPKINS 5.00 X 0 0 0 LISA MERRITT 5.00 X 0 0 0 TUCKER TYLER 5.00 X 0 0 0 JANE PEARSALL 5.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN SLABAUGH 5.00 X 0 0 0 PATSY SCHROEDER 5.00 X 0 0 0 LYNNE SHOTWELL 5.00 X 0 0 0 JEANNIE SMITH 5.00 X 0 0 0 GENE WINDFELDT 5.00 X 0 0 0 IAN WRIGHT 5.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW MCELWAINE 60.00 X 171600 0 0 ROB MOHER 60.00 X 149288 0 0 VICTORIA POLLOCK 60.00 X 75690 0 0 396578 0 0 10 0 1 0 HEATHERWOOD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 8880 TERRENE COURT BONITA SPRINGS FL 34135 GENERAL CONTRACTOR 2708704 KUBIK MALTBIE INC 7000 COMMERCE PARKWAY SUITE MOUNT LAUREL NJ 08054 DISPLAY FABRICATION 825670 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD P O BOX 660299 DALLAX TX 75266 HEALTH INS 316495 LARCHITECHTURE LLC 1020 8TH AVE S SUITE 5 NAPLES FL 34102 ARCHITECTS 186490 HOLE MONTES 950 ENCOE WAY P O BOX 111629 NAPLES FL 34110 ENGINEERING 158808 5 262230 656703 362317 15557814 74516 16839064 PROGRAMS 611710 100467 100467 ADMISSIONS 713990 30871 30871 131338 193143 193143 12600 12600 12600 12600 4656194 1500 4329529 24756 326665 -23256 303409 303409 504669 656703 504669 0 958485 582324 376161 376161 OTHER INCOME 900099 45284 45284 45284 17900999 627890 376161 57884 822132 822132 396578 113636 143911 139031 1802519 1425728 97995 278796 242701 169895 26692 46114 291046 203732 32015 55299 47161 47161 43635 37917 1870 3848 203697 137731 4065 61901 46717 12007 8542 26168 60450 55770 1288 3392 2776 2776 187413 170860 6897 9656 194392 173779 13053 7560 CONTRACTED SERVICES 603332 473136 34674 95522 MAINTENANCE 160695 135163 11749 13783 MATERIALS & SMALL EQUIP 155425 131383 11314 12728 TELEPHONE & UTILITIES 136519 122867 6826 6826 INTERNS 98094 98094 80085 80085 5575367 4366691 448052 760624 301306 25261 3081399 580876 6620898 8294443 17400 20095 125477 124828 140366 131496 18216170 5509689 8330797 12706481 6738131 7482138 5067236 13561317 30423010 42926935 690712 647973 151438 170725 50000 893193 3580 2580 895730 1714471 X 3089348 3949246 16521056 26749733 9916876 10513485 29527280 41212464 30423010 42926935 X 12325632 -640448 X X 0 1 1 X 0 X 6100035 14244772 5070821 7134592 16839064 49389284 6100035 14244772 5070821 7134592 16839064 49389284 10142178 39247106 138654 178764 152527 145675 205743 821363 50210647 6183841 0.78160 0.65800 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10000 28273 38273 5446673 5484946 424247 106062 0 0 405103 388863 361684 424247 1579897 2369846 34511 29939 69298 38273 172021 101276 97216 90421 106062 394975 592463 23500 4588 27298 10000 65386 X X 1 10.00 0 1 1 1350.00 20355 9916876 596609 10513485 9042432 874444 9916876 8084077 958355 9042432 1.00000 0 0 579046 579046 5732915 4001325 1731590 1481179 1198136 283043 10423030 310228 10112802 12706481 INVESTMENTS 7482138 F 7482138 LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION 5061722 OTHER RECEIVABLES 69254 TRUST RECEIVABLES 8430341 13561317 SECURITY DEPOSITS 2580 2580 17900999 5575367 12325632 -515448 -125000 -640448 11685184 17213390 -515448 -172161 -687609 17900999 0 17900999 5528206 0 5528206 47161 47161 5575367 DESCRIPTION OF HOW ORGANIZATION REPORTS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS: PART II, LINE 9: LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION: LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION IS RECORDED AT COST WHEN PURCHASED OR AT FAIR MARKET VALUE AT THE DATE OF ACQUISITION, IF DONATED. MANAGEMENT REVIEWS EACH PARCEL PERIODICALLY TO DETERMINE IF THERE HAS BEEN IMPAIRMENT TO THE VALUE THAT IS RECORDED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: A FUND HELD IN PERPETUITY, THE INCOME FROM WHICH CAN BE SET ASIDE FOR FUTURE PROJECTS AND USES OR USED FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERALL NEEDS. DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THE ORGANIZATION TO BE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO BE OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE CONSIGNMENT SHOPS THAT THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ARE SUBJECT TO SUCH UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY THE IRS. THE ORGANIZATIONS TAX RETURNS FROM THE TAX YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS. PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: IMPAIRMENT LOSS -125,000. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: MANAGEMENT FEES INCLUDED IN INVESTMENT RETURN ON F/S -47,161. LOSS ON IMPAIRMENT -125,000. PART XIII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: MANAGEMENT FEES INCLUDED IN FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES ON FORM 990 47,161. LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION: LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION IS RECORDED AT COST WHEN PURCHASED OR AT FAIR MARKET VALUE AT THE DATE OF ACQUISITION, IF DONATED. MANAGEMENT REVIEWS EACH PARCEL PERIODICALLY TO DETERMINE IF THERE HAS BEEN IMPAIRMENT TO THE VALUE THAT IS RECORDED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. X X X X X X 1 MARTZ & LUNDY 1200 WALL STREET WEST LYNDHURST NJ 07071 CONSULTANT ON CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 0 5077043 26885 5050158 5077043 26885 5050158 FL PA MAGIC UNDER THE MANGROVES 1063157 606945 456212 151951 304261 RED SNOOK FISHING TOURNAMENT 98215 49758 48457 48457 1161372 656703 504669 151951 352718 504669 0 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ANDREW MCELWAINE 171600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 171600 0 0 0 JOHN FUMAGALI BOARD MEMBER JOHN IS PRESIDENT OF THE BANK THE ORGANIZATION HAS LOANS AND LINE OF CREDIT WITH. 0 X 1 15000 DEALER X 1910 33000 FMW X SUPPLIES 6 2319 THRIFT SHOP VALUE X SERVICES 5 10677 FMV X ADVERTISING 1 13520 FMV 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 ALL OFFICERS, AND ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRS. IN THE ABSENCE OF THE BOARD, THEY MAY ACT ON IT'S BEHALF FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION IS MADE UP OF MEMBERS WHO PAY DUES. ALL MEMBERS HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE 990; THE 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING, ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WILL BE BROUGHT TO BUDGET & FINANCE FOR FINAL REVIEW. SUBSEQUENT TO FILING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C WE DISTRIBUTE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS FOR BOARDMEMBERS TO SIGN AT BEGINNING OF YEAR. AT EACH MEETING, COMMITTEE OR OTHERWISE, WE ANNOUNCE THE AGENDA AND THEN ASK IF ANYONE HAS A CONFLICT WITH ANY ITEMS. IF YES, THEY EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON SAID ITEM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THERE IS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT MEETS AND RECOMENDS SALARIES TO THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -515,448. IMPAIRMENT LOSS -125,000. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -640,448. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS OF ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.