Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES TOURISM IN THE QUAD CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH STRATEGIC SALES, MARKETING, AND SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS, MEMBERS, AND COMMUNITIES. IT PROMOTES THE QUAD CITY AREA TO ATTRACT AND MEET THE NEEDS OF MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS, GROUP TOURS, SPORTING EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, AND LEISURE TRAVELERS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | TWO COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, REVIEW THE RETURN WITH THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION. AFTER REVIEW, THE COMMITTEES APPROVE TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. A COPY OF THE RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | IF A TRANSACTION POSES A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE IN QUESTION IS ASKED TO REFRAIN FROM DISCUSSION AND ANY OTHER ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION. DIRECTORS WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MUST ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY RELATED ISSUE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | AFTER AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SET THE CEO'S SALARY BASED ON MEASURABLE GOALS OUTLINED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, REGIONAL SALARY DATA, AND DATA ABOUT COMPENSATION IN SIMILARLY SIZED CONVENTION AND VISITOR'S BUREAUS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION UNDERGO A SIMILAR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS BY THE CEO. THE CEO THEN SETS COMPENSATION BASED ON ACHIEVEMENT OF MEASURABLE GOALS AND AVAILABLE BENCHMARK DATA. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | COST OF GOODS SOLD 22,090 COST OF GOODS SOLD -22,090 |
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