Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Lodging properties that are within the three business taxing districts created by Missouri state law comprise the organization's membership as a whole. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Members of the three business taxing districts hold annual elections in order to place individuals on the board of directors of the association. The board of directors of the association govern its actions. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | The board of directors of the association approve the annual budget and any changes thereto. The annual budget of the organization determines the organization's income and expenses. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | The annual Form 990 is presented to the executive vice-president and the chairman of the board of directors for review prior to their filing with the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | There exists within the board of directors an employee review committee which meets and sets compensation for each of the organization's employees. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | General public is notified of all meetings of the organization in advance. All information is available to members of the organization and the general public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | Professional Fees: Column (A) - Total = $40860; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $40860; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | Public Relations: Column (A) - Total = $113070; Column (B) - Program Services = $113070; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | Reserve Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $3059; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3059; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | Special Events Support: Column (A) - Total = $50522; Column (B) - Program Services = $50522; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | Travel Conferences: Column (A) - Total = $2313; Column (B) - Program Services = $2313; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Software ID: | 15000324 |
| Software Version: | 2015v3.0 |