Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 | THE CLUB UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF 100+ VOLUNTEERS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THE 9 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BOTH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND SITTING MEMBERS, ARE CLASSIFIED AS VOLUNTEERS. IN ADDITION TO THE BOARD THERE ARE 17 COMMITTEES WHICH GOVERN ALL ASPECTS OF THE CLUB. ANY MEMBER MAY SIT ON A COMMITTEE AND EACH COMMITTEE IS LED BY A BOARD MEMBER AS THE COMMITTEE CHAIR. ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE VALUABLE SERVICES TO THE CLUB. CLUB AMBASSADORS ARE MEMBERS WHO VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTE THEIR EFFORTS TO ENGAGING NEW MEMBERS AND INTRODUCING THEM TO THE CLUB AND ALL THAT THE CLUB HAS TO OFFER. WITHIN THE CLUB THERE ARE SEVERAL GROUPS WHO MEET AND PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE FISHING, CYCLING, KAYAKING, AND MORE. THE MEMBERS WHO ORGANIZE THESE ACTIVITIES WORK WITH THE STAFF TO SECURE FUNDS AND COORDINATE EVENTS, VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME TO ENRICHING THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE CLUB. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WERE MADE EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER 22, 2019. ARTICLE I - NAME AND PURPOSES THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATION'S BRAND, VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS: THE PURPOSES OF THE SARASOTA YACHT CLUB ("CLUB") ARE: (1) TO IMPROVE CLUB MEMBERS' ("MEMBERS") CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE ON THE WATERWAYS, AND (2) TO PROVIDE A RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING ENVIRONMENT OF SOCIAL INTERACTION AND WELLBEING. MEMBERS WILL BENEFIT FROM EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH BOATING PROFICIENCY AND INTERPERSONAL SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, WHILE CONTINUOUSLY ADDRESSING MEMBER NEEDS. SYC BRAND STATEMENT: THE SARASOTA YACHT CLUB IS THE WATERFRONT CONNECTION FOR A DIVERSE GROUP OF "FUN-LOVING" PEOPLE WHO ENJOY AWARD-WINNING DINING, EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES, AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. MISSION STATEMENT: THE SARASOTA YACHT CLUB IS A PREMIER, FULL-SERVICE, FAMILY-ORIENTED, PRIVATE YACHT CLUB DEDICATED TO THE ENJOYMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR GUESTS. VISION STATEMENT: SARASOTA YACHT CLUB WILL BE A VIBRANT, MEMBER-DRIVEN, MULTI-GENERATIONAL YACHT CLUB PROVIDING ALL MEMBERS WITH EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES AND LEGENDARY SERVICES. ARTICLE VIII - GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SECTION 1 - BOARD TERM THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS HAS BEEN REUCED TO SEVEN, AS FOLLOWS: PREVIOUS SECTION 1: THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF A MINIMUM OF NINE (9) AND A MAXIMUM OF FIFTEEN (15) DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE VOTING MEMBERS. THE BOARD SHALL ESTABLISH THE SIZE OF THE BOARD BY A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) VOTE. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL SERVE FOR THREE (3) YEARS, EXCEPT AS HEREIN OTHERWISE PROVIDED, AND NO DIRECTOR SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE FOR MORE THAN TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE ELECTED TERMS, AFTER WHICH THAT DIRECTOR SHALL BE INELIGIBLE TO SERVE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR. IN THE EVENT A MEMBER IS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD TO FILL A VACANCY, THEY SHALL STILL BE ELIGIBLE TO STAND FOR ELECTION FOR TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE THREE (3) YEAR TERMS AS PROVIDED ABOVE. THE COMMODORE'S TERM OF OFFICE AS A DIRECTOR SHALL TERMINATE UPON COMPLETION OF THE TERM AS COMMODORE. IF THE VICE COMMODORE'S TERM WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE WATCH YEAR, THE VICE COMMODORE'S TERM SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED UNTIL AFTER SUBSEQUENTLY SERVING THE TERM AS COMMODORE. AMENDED AND RESTATED SECTION 1: THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF A MINIMUM OF SEVEN (7) AND A MAXIMUM OF FIFTEEN (15) DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE VOTING MEMBERS. THE BOARD SHALL ESTABLISH THE SIZE OF THE BOARD BY A MAJORITY VOTE. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL SERVE FOR THREE (3) YEARS, EXCEPT AS HEREIN OTHERWISE PROVIDED, AND NO DIRECTOR SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE FOR MORE THAN TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE ELECTED TERMS, AFTER WHICH THAT DIRECTOR SHALL BE INELIGIBLE TO SERVE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR. IN THE EVENT A MEMBER IS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD TO FILL A VACANCY, THEY SHALL STILL BE ELIGIBLE TO STAND FOR ELECTION FOR TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE THREE (3) YEAR TERMS AS PROVIDED ABOVE. THE COMMODORE'S TERM OF OFFICE AS A DIRECTOR SHALL TERMINATE UPON COMPLETION OF THE TERM AS COMMODORE. IF THE VICE COMMODORE'S TERM WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE WATCH YEAR, THE VICE COMMODORE'S TERM AS A DIRECTOR SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED UNTIL AFTER SUBSEQUENTLY SERVING THE TERM AS COMMODORE. BOARD MEETINGS OUTLINED IN SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE VIII ARE NOW DIRECTED TO BE HELD ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS; THE OLD MINIMUM OF TWELVE (12) MONTHLY MEETINGS PER WATCH YEAR HAS BEEN REMOVED. PREVIOUS TEXT FROM SECTION 6 - BOARD MEETINGS THE BOARD SHALL HOLD AT LEAST TWELVE (12) MONTHLY MEETINGS DURING THE WATCH YEAR AT DATES AND TIMES ESTABLISHED AT THE START OF THE WATCH YEAR. AMENDED AND RESTATED TEXT FROM SECTION 6 - BOARD MEETINGS THE BOARD SHALL MEET ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS DURING THE WATCH YEAR, USUALLY EVERY OTHER MONTH, AT DATES AND TIMES ESTABLISHED AT THE START OF THE WATCH YEAR. THE COMMODORE MAY CALL SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS AS NECESSARY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE CORPORATION IS A PRIVATE YACHT AND SOCIAL CLUB THAT ALLOWS MEMBERS TO USE ITS FACILITIES BY PAYING DUES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION UNLESS THERE IS A PETITION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | FIFTEEN (15) PERCENT OF THE VOTING MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE MAY PRESENT A PROPOSAL FOR AMENDMENT TO THESE BYLAWS, USING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: A) THE SPECIFIC PROPOSAL SHALL BE DELIVERED TO THE CLUB'S SECRETARY AT LEAST SIXTY (60) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING; B) AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSAL WILL BE CONSIDERED, THE SPECIFIC PROPOSAL SHALL BE POSTED ON THE CLUB'S BULLETIN BOARD AND PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE, TOGETHER WITH AN EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND THE BOARD'S STATEMENT ON ITS MERITS; C) THE BALLOT FOR THE VOTE MUST PERMIT THE MEMBER TO VOTE FOR OR AGAINST THE SPECIFIC PROPOSAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO, TREASURER AND COO, COMPARED TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INTERNAL REPORTS, THEN PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR SUBSEQUENT REVIEW AND APPROVAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS GIVEN TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AT THE TIME OF HIRE OR APPOINTMENT AND ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUESTED TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THAT TIME. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, WHICH IS MADE UP OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, USES COMPARABILITY DATA AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO THE CLUB TO DELIBERATE AND DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF THE COO. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIVATE CLUB AND THEREFORE ONLY MAKES ITS POLICIES AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AVAILABLE TO ITS MEMBERS. POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, POTENTIAL MEMBERS, AND OTHER PERSONS OR ENTITIES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEES FIT. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | ADJUSTMENT FOR INTEREST RATE SWAP -7,966. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | NO CURRENT YEAR CHANGES TO AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS. |
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