Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | The Houston Yacht Club offers a variety of Membership categories with differing initiation fees and different levels of monthly dues. Senior members, Retired class members, and Junior members all have a vote. Senior Membership (all ages eligible) Senior Member benefits include priority boat slips, Harbor storage, Club programs, and Clubhouse amenities. HYC is a Member-oriented, private yacht club. Only Senior Members may serve as Officers or Trustees. Retired Class (senior members over 67 years of age) Senior members can transfer to the retired class membership. The retired class can vote but cannot serve in board positions. Junior Membership (18-34 years) Junior Members are entitled to all privileges of the Club without preference or priority to any other Membership class and may not serve as an Officer or Trustee. Upon the Member's 35th birthday, the Member converts to a Senior Membership. Non-Resident Membership (18 years or older) This Membership is for those who permanently reside or have a primary residence outside of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller Counties. Non-Residents have no voting privileges nor slip priority. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Members elect the officers and trustees of the Houston Yacht Club. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Governing Body decisions related to Club property are subject to member approval. A two-thirds vote for qualified voting members present and voting at any meeting is required to mortgage, place a lien upon, dispose of, or sell any real estate, buildings, harbor installation, or other property of the Club. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | Management and the Finance Committee (including the Treasurer) review Form 990 before providing a copy to the board and filing it with the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | A questionnaire that asks board members to disclose relationships and potential conflicts of interest is distributed annually and reviewed by the organization. If a board member has a conflict, they are prohibited from deliberations and voting on the matter of conflict. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a | On an annual basis, the Compensation and Benefits Committee assists and advises the Board on salaries, wages, and benefits of the Club's General Manager, recommending revisions as may be appropriate. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | Upon request. |
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