Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Business Relationships | Part VI, Section A, Question 2 | Michael Meece, Tobi Young, and Brian Cossiboom have a business relationship. |
| Members | Part VI, Section A, Question 6 | The organization has one level of dues-paying members. The Bush-Cheney Alumni Association (BCAA) has members consisting of individuals who served in the George W. Bush Administration, took part in the Bush-Cheney 2000 campaign, the Bush-Cheney 2004 campaign, and other such categories as may be determined by the board of directors. The members do not have voting rights and do not participate in the governance of the corporation. The members do not have responsibility or liability for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation. BCAA requires potential members to fall into one or more of the following categories to be considered for membership: - worked in an appointed position in the Bush-Cheney administration; - was nominated to the Senate at any time during 2000-2008, but not confirmed; - worked on the Bush-Cheney 2000 or 2004 campaign as paid staff; - worked in a volunteer advance position for the White House; - worked at the Republican National Committee at any time during 2000-2008 as paid staff; - worked as a Presidential Military Aide at any time during 2000-2008; - worked as a member of the White House Medical Unit at any time during 2000-2008; - worked as a volunteer on the 2000 Florida Recount team; - worked as a member of the Coalition Provisional Authority staff; - worked on the 2000 or 2004 Republican National Convention as paid staff; - worked on the 54th or 55th Presidential Inaugural Committee as paid staff; or - worked on the 2000 incoming Presidential Transition Team. Anyone not eligible for membership under a category included above may apply for membership. The membership committee will consider these applications on an individual basis. There are no classes of membership. Membership dues are $50 per year for anyone who meets one or more of the above categories and wants to join the association. Eligible individuals also have the option of paying $1,000 for a lifetime membership. |
| Documentation of Meetings | Part VI, Section B, Question 8b | The Bush-Cheney Alumni Association does not document meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by a committee, as the organization does not have committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. If the organization did have committees authorized to act on behalf of the governing body, those committees would document such meetings. |
| Form 990 Review | Part VI, Section B, Question 11b | The Form 990 is reviewed by members of the governing body prior to filing with the IRS. |
| Conflict of Interest | Part VI, Section B, Question 12c | The Bush-Cheney Alumni Association (BCAA) annually sends the conflict of interest policy along with a disclosure form requesting disclosure of any conflict or confirmation that no conflict exists. The conflict of interest policy states that in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If a conflict of interest arises: A) an interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. B) The Chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. C) After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the BCAA can obtain, with reasonable efforts, a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. D) If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the BCAA's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS | PART VI, SECTION C, QUESTION 19 | The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. |
| OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES | FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G | DESCRIPTION:COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:79835 |
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