Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| F990_P06_S0A_L04 | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 | In 2010, the Articles of Incorporation were amended to change the Association's purpose to be more relevant in today's world and to name the Board of Directors as the supreme governing body of the Association. The Board now has the power to enact Bylaws and to repeal or Amend them. Notice of amendments to the Articles or Bylaws will be given to members through the Association's official publication, The Guide. Changes to the Association's bylaws were enacted so that Management and the Board could react more quickly and adapt to changing regulatory requirements. The change in the Board being the supreme governing body allows for clear authority and direct lines of accountability such as the Board appointing the President and the President appointing all other Executive Officers. There will be full membership voting (by ballot) in electing a director to the board. There are knowledge and education requirements for a board position. These changes incorporate good governance and best practices and a more effective Corporate Structure. Since the changes were enacted, there are now subcommittees of the Board of Directors such as a Governance Committee, an Audit Committee, an Investment Committee and a Board Fraternal Committee. |
| F990_P06_S0A_L06 | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The Association has the following types of members: a Benefit Member - a person age 16 or older who is granted a certificate of membership and insurance benefits or who receives a settlement agreement benefit by virtue of such insurance in accordance with eligibility rules established by resolution by the by Board of Directors. Benefit Members may participate in the affairs and activities of the Chapter in which they are members and may also hold office in the Chapter. Benefit members also have the right to vote in the corporate and insurance affairs of this fraternal benefit society according to the articles and bylaws. Junior Member - a person under the age of 16 and eligible in all other respects other than age to be a Benefit Member and upon whose life insurance is issued by the Association. Application for Junior Membership will be completed by an adult person on behalf of the applicant for Junior membership. Upon attaining the age of 16, the Junior Member will become a Benefit Member of the Association and Chapter with all of the rights and responsibilities of a Benefit Member. Social Member - a person age 16 or older who is granted a certificate of membership without insurance benefits, in accordance with eligibility rules established by the Board of Directors. Social Members may participate in the affairs and activities of the Chapter in which they are members and may hold office therein but will not have the right to vote in the corporate and insurance affairs of this fraternal benefit society. |
| F990_P06_S0A_L07a | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | See the above classification of Membership and their rights. |
| F990_P06_S0A_L09 | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9 | Robert Miller and Gerry Van Dyn Hoven, retired June 30, 2010. The Association's current directors may be reached at the following addresses: Ernie Bellin, 2805 Ruschfield Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54904; Steven Hooyman, W5490 Moonflower Drive, Appleton, WI 54915; Daniel Huber, 108 Wulgaert Way, Combined Locks, WI 54113 Mary Beth Lieb, 1810 Scarlet Oak Trail, Oshkosh, WI 54904; New director Peter Kelly, 1117 Nicolet Blvd, Neenah, WI; 54956; New director Stephen White, N7756 State Park Rd., Sherwood, WI 54169 |
| F990_P06_S0B_L11a | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11a | The Form 990 is reviewed first by each member of the Association's Executive Committee, and each member of the Board of Directors is provided a copy at the August Board of Directors meeting. |
| F990_P06_S0B_L12c | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | Annually, the Board of Directors, Executive Officers, and key management staff must sign an acknowledgement form that they abide by the Association's Code of Ethics and that they complete a Conflict of Interest statement. The forms are kept on file and reviewed by the Association's Auditing Firm, State of Wisconsin and the Association's Governance Committee. |
| F990_P06_S0B_L15 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | The Board's Compensation Committee evaluates the performance of the chief executive officer in light of the Association's strategic goals and objectives and determines and approves the compensation of the chief executive officer based on this evaluation. The Board also reviews and approves any Executive incentive compensation plans, employee bonus plans and the compensation of all senior executives. |
| F990_P06_S0C_L19 | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The Association's records are open to the general public upon request. |
| F990_P12_S00_L02c | Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c | Prior to Bylaw changes in June 2010, Equitable Reserve Association had an Auditing Committee comprised of members. Now the Bylaws require an Audit Committee as a subset of the Board made up of Board and non-Board members. The committee consists of three voting Board members and three non-voting employees. |
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