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        <Identifier>Form 990 - Organization's Mission or Most Significant Activities</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>We accomplish this mission by: * Identifying and bringing together a diverse cross section of emerging and existing leaders who are committed to community service and trusteeship and improving the quality of life in Lorain County; * Offering class participants expanded knowledge and awareness of existing and emerging community issues, needs, challenges, and resources through direct contact with a spectrum of people, places, and organizations; * Offering class participants opportunities to explore and strengthen personal leadership competencies through leadership skills development and class community service projects; * Cultivating an ongoing "network of responsibility" - a bank of Leadership Lorain County graduates who sustain their passion for action by expanding their leadership network, continuing their leadership education, and furthering their contribution to the community through active involvement in civic affairs. Vision Statement: we are a diverse organization which strives to be the source of leadership development Diversity Statement: Leadership Lorain County recognizes and embraces the rich diversity and unique experiences of all as it strives to foster harmony and to promote leadership throughout the Lorain County community. Value Statement: * Developing and supporting servant leaders * Enhancing personal and professional strengths * Fostering and enabling civic engagements * Recognizing and growing community assets * Celebrating and promoting diversity * Assessing effectiveness for continuous improvement PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, PAGE 2, LINE 4A SIGNATURE PROGRAM (CONTINUED): As part of the class experience, projects are undertaken that focus the energy of the class members on solving a community problem or contributing to the community infrastructure. Approximately 40 individuals participate annually, which includes four high school students. PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, PAGE 2, LINE 4B INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (CONTINUED): The internship program offers professional work experience and service opportunities for Lorain County individuals that will result in heightened sense of dedication to community involvement professionally, personally, and financially. Incorporated into the summer internship program is a weekly educational workshop addressing particular needs of college students such as resume building, interviewing skills, personal finances, and public speaking. Each workshop is held in different geographical areas of the county as well as various businesses and non-profits which showcase to the students Lorain County's positive contributions and engaging reasons to come back to Lorain County to work. PROCESS USED TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, PAGE 6, LINE 11B Leadership Lorain County's Form 990 is prepared by an independent advisor and is detail reviewed by the treasurer. The form is reviewed and discussed at the finance committee meeting where the return is finalized and approved. A copy of form 990 is provided to the board prior to filing the return. COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, PAGE 6, LINE 12c Leadership Lorain County has adopted a written conflict of interest policy that all board members are required to review and sign off annually, each January for existing members. This policy is reviewed during board orientation at the beginning of the term for any new members. On the board meeting agenda the first item includes the following statement: "Please advise chair of any conflict of interest issued prior to the start of the meeting". DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL FORM 990, PART VI, PAGE 6, LINE 15a As part of the budgeting process, Leadership Lorain County's finance committee will provide the executive committee with relevant information regarding the compensation package for the chief executive officer. This information will include historical information as well as comparable compensation from other leadership organizations. The executive committee approves the compensation for the year which is included in the budget for board's review and approval. DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PART VI, PAGE 6, LINE 15b The CEO will present the finance committee with recommendations for staff salaries during the budgeting process based on annual performance reviews, inflationary adjustments and consideration of changes in duties. These recommendations are reviewed by the committee and presented in the budget for board approval. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION FORM 990, PART VI, PAGE 6, LINE 19 LEADERSHIP LORAIN COUNTY MAKES ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS HELD AT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOT INCLUDED AMONG FORM 990 PART VIII REVENUE ($ 163) UNREALIZED NET LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS HELD ( 20) TOTAL LINE 5 ($ 183) PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY FORM 990, SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (III) KENNEDY MARKETING SOLUTIONS PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CONSULTING RELATED DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR LEADERSHIP LORAIN COUNTY WHICH INCLUDES ORGANIZING AND WORKING WITH THE SPECIAL EVENTS AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING BOARD MEMBERS. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT FORM 990, PART VII, PAGE 7 MS. GAIL STUMPHAUZER WAS CEO/PRESIDENT FROM JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH HER RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2012. MR. ROD BRAYE WAS INTERIM CEO/PRESIDENT THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2012 MS. BETH MAIDEN IS CEO/PRESIDENT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2012</Explanation>
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