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TO HELP FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE ASSOCIATION HAS COOPERATING AGREEMENTS, OPERATING AGREEMENTS, INTERPRETATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, SCOPE OF SALES STATEMENTS, AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL AGENCIES: GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK (GTNP), U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE-NATIONAL ELK REFUGE (NER), AND THE BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST (BTNF). THESE AGREEMENTS ARE THE BASIS OF THE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES TO THE FEDERAL AGENCIES. AS THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTS AND SUPPORTS THESE FEDERAL AGENCIES AND THE PUBLIC LANDS THE AGENCIES STEWARD, THE ASSOCIATION IS FULFILLING THE MISSION OF THE FEDERAL AGENCIES AS WELL AS ITS OWN MISSION. ALL ITEMS THE ASSOCIATION SELLS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE RESPECTIVE FEDERAL AGENCIES AS EITHER BEING AN INTERPRETATIVE ITEM, OR AN ITEM THAT ENHANCES THE SAFETY/ VISITOR CONVENIENCE OF THE FEDERAL AGENCIES' VISITORS. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES RETAIL OUTLETS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK -CRAIG THOMAS DISCOVERY AND VISITOR CENTER -COLTER BAY VISITOR CENTER -FLAGG RANCH -JACKSON HOLE AIRPORT -JENNY LAKE VISITOR CENTER LSR PRESERVE -MENOR'S FERRY NATIONAL ELK REFUGE -JACKSON HOLE AND GREATER YELL MILLER HOUSE BRIDGERTETON NATIONAL FOREST -AFTON -BLACK ROCK RANGER STATION -PINEDALE DISTRICT OFFICE -SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE -TETON VILLAGE -WEST TABLE |
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THE 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AGAINST THE SCHEDULE OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ALL GIVEN COPIES OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHEN THEY JOIN THE BOARD AND ANNUALLY. STAFF IS MADE AWARE OF THE POLICY WHEN HIRED AND AT OUR ANNUAL SEASONAL ORIENTATION. IT IS ALSO IN OUR EMPLOYEE MANUAL. |
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A |
THE DETERMINATION OF THE SALARY WAGE FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
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THE OVERALL SALARIES/HOURLY WAGES FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. SALARIES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD DURING THE BUDGET MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GATHERS COMPARISONS, FROM OTHER NON-PROFITS, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, SALARY SURVEYS, AND LIKE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS OTHER COOPERATING ASSOCIATIONS. THOSE STUDIES INCLUDE COST OF LIVING INCREASES AND BENEFITS. THESE STUDIES ARE DONE PERIODICALLY, USUALLY EVERY 2-3 YEARS TO BE SURE THAT THE ASSOCIATION IS STILL WITHIN THE SAME FRAMEWORK AS OTHER LIKE ORGANIZATIONS. |
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THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GTA BOARD AND IS ON THE GTA WEBSITE. OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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COST OF GOODS SOLD, AS REPORTED ON 990 PART VIII, LINE 10B 1,121,608 COST OF GOODS SOLD, AS REPORTED ON 990 PART VIII, LINE 10B -1,121,608 |