TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO ASSIST IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE TO ASSURE SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS OF THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY AND THE ATTAINMENT OF THE AGENCY'S OBJECTIVES. TO COOPERATE WITH COMMON INTEREST GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CONSERVE AND IMPROVE OUR NATION'S NATURAL RESOURCES, TO SECURE EQUITABLE SALARIES, WORKING CONDITIONS AND RETIREMENT PROVISIONS FOR ALL COUNTY OFFICE EMPLOYEES AND TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM TO OUR WORKERS.NASCOE MEMBERSHIP IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. OF THE APPROXIMATE 10,600 ELIGIBLE COUNTY FSA EMPLOYEES, MORE THAN 85 PERCENT ARE MEMBERS. EACH STATE HAS AN INDEPENDENT STATE ORGANIZATION. THESE STATE ASSOCIATIONS ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION (NASCOE). THE AFFILIATES EACH HAVE TWO MEMBERS SERVING ON THE NASCOE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 The South Dakota Association of FSA County Office Employees, SDASCOE, is a state affiliate of NASCOE (National Association of FSA County Office Employees). SDASCOE members are employees of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). The purpose of NASCOE/SDASCOE is to promote the welfare of the Association members.Each individual member must show in good faith that he or she is interested in the purpose of this Association. He or she must not be a member of an organization of government employees who asserts the right to strike against the government of the United States; and during such time as he or she is a member of this Association, must not become a member of an organization of government employees who asserts the right to strike against the government of the United States; nor may a member engage in a strike against the government of the United States. Any person who belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government shall not be allowed membership in this Association. No officer nor member of NASCOE shall use his or her office or membership for the purpose of engaging in activities other than the stated purpose of this organization. NASCOE objectives are to assist in every way possible to assure successful operation of FSA and the attainment of FSAs objectives, to cooperate with other groups and organizations, to conserve and improve our soil resources, to secure equitable salaries, working conditions, and retirement provisions for all county office employees and to promote the professionalism of our employees.The use of SDASCOE funds are as follows:Securing benefit options for members not already provided by USDA/FSA.Provide retirement training and benefits analysis to assist with long-term financial planning of membersEmployee and member career development through leadership seminarsProtect, enhance, and provide continual education for the farmer-elected committee and county office system for the betterment of NASCOEs membership, county office FSA employees, and the agricultural communities we serve while working independently, but cooperatively, with the National Association of Farmer-Elected Committees (NAFEC).Submit program suggestions to the State and National FSA offices that improves the manner in which employees conduct their jobsProvide awards and scholarships to members and their familiesMonitor legislative actions that affect the members and/or FSA customers along with working with the legislative consultants on potential solutionsNegotiate with State and National FSA Leadership on behalf of membership (Grants $ 130,986) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	130,986

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
JOEL FOSTER President	2.00	0
MARY JANE WEST Vice President	2.00	0
JENNIFER CHAVEZ Treasurer	2.00	0
KAREN LAFURGE Secretary	2.00	0
KATHY ZILVERBERG Director	1.00	0
RHONDA DEUSTCH Director	1.00	0
DESIREE PEWE Director	1.00	0
JIM ANDERSON Director	1.00	0
BILL CHASE Director	1.00	0
JANELLE ADRIAN Director	1.00	0

(a) Name and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation

JOEL FOSTER

President

2.00

MARY JANE WEST

Vice President

2.00

JENNIFER CHAVEZ

Treasurer

2.00

KAREN LAFURGE

Secretary

2.00

KATHY ZILVERBERG

Director

1.00

RHONDA DEUSTCH

Director

1.00

DESIREE PEWE

Director

1.00

JIM ANDERSON

Director

1.00

BILL CHASE

Director

1.00

JANELLE ADRIAN

Director

1.00

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $71082
Other Expenses.1	MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT $23137
Other Expenses.2	DUES PAYMENTS $11761
Other Expenses.3	SCHOLARSHIP REIMBURSEMENT $8813
Other Expenses.4	MISCELLANEOUS $7768
Other Expenses.5	REGISTRATION REIMBURSEMENT $6266
Other Expenses.6	STATE PINS $1036
Other Expenses.7	REFUNDS $960
Other Expenses.9	DONATIONS $300
Other Expenses.10	SUPPLIES $139
Other Expenses.11	FILING FEE $20

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $71082

Other Expenses.1

MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT $23137

Other Expenses.2

DUES PAYMENTS $11761

Other Expenses.3

SCHOLARSHIP REIMBURSEMENT $8813

Other Expenses.4

MISCELLANEOUS $7768

Other Expenses.5

REGISTRATION REIMBURSEMENT $6266

Other Expenses.6

STATE PINS $1036

Other Expenses.7

REFUNDS $960

Other Expenses.9

DONATIONS $300

Other Expenses.10

SUPPLIES $139

Other Expenses.11

FILING FEE $20

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	3,073
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	167,388
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3
4	Investment income ...........................	4	513
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	170,974

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	739
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	131,282
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	132,021

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	38,953
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	47,921
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	86,874

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