2011-05-11T13:41:29-05:00 2010-12-31 ROBINSON GARDNER LANGSTON & BRYAN PO BOX 4550 MONROE LA 712114550 990 2010-01-01 720435081 LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES INC LOUI 3182555020 P O BOX 929 RUSTON LA 71270 TERREL DEVILLE 3182555020 2011-05-09 1 TIMMY R LANGSTON CPA 3183234481 2011-05-09 2010 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z TERREL DEVILLE P O BOX 929 RUSTON LA 71270 24792886 0 X WWW.LMCH.ORG X 1908 LA CHILDREN'S HOME AND FAMILY SERVICES OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE TO LOUISIANA'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY OFFERING HOLISTIC SERVICES WHICH PROMOTE GROWTH AND WHOLESOME FAMILY LIFE. 40 39 585 644 12022 11022 3859011 6583918 8547244 8583321 442941 1191055 2171698 4920733 15020894 21279027 0 0 0 0 9517422 9778889 0 10844 601176 3795649 3829095 13313071 13618828 1707823 7660199 43998776 53134405 1370718 990200 42628058 52144205 X GUIDING CHILDREN AND FAMILIE'S HOME TO EXPERIENCE GOD'S LOVE BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHING OF CHRIST. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO MINISTER TO THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH AND WHOLESOME FAMILY LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION'S CARE IS PATTERNED AFTER THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS WHO MINISTERED TO THE TOTAL PERSON SO THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL MIGHT EXPERIENCE THE WHOLENESS THAT COMES THROUGH THE RECONCILING LOVE OF GOD. 0 0 3593092 4998286 RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STRUCTURED RESIDENTIAL LIVING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS WITH PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION AND TRAINED, 24-HOUR CHILD-CARE STAFF. EACH HOUSE HAS AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN DAILY ACTIVITES AND DECISION MAKING. MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES - THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ALL RESIDENTS. NURSING OFFERS LINKAGE TO PHYSICIANS AND PSYCHIATRISTS. EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE - THIS PROGRAM IS HOUSED IN THE RECEPTION CENTER OFFERING SHELTER, ASSESSMENT AND CRISIS-ORIENTED COUNSELING TO YOUTH IN TRANSITION. 1975054 81748 580627 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - THE HOWARD EDUCATIONAL CENTER PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES ON THE ORGANIZATION'S CAMPUS TO RESIDENTS AND OFFERS A GED PROGRAM TO QUALIFIED YOUTH WHO SHOW THE POTENTIAL TO ACHIEVE A GRADUSTE EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA. "HOWARD SCHOOL" IS LICENSED BY THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL. RECREATIONAL PASTORIAL CARE - THE ORGANIZATION POVIDES ON-CAMPUS AND OFF-CAMPUS RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL AND EMOTHIONAL WELL-BEING. A COMPREHENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM IS OFFERED ADDING VALUE TO THE SUMMER SESSION. SPIRITUAL CARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH WORSHIP SERVICES, BIBLE STUDY, MUSIC AND INDIVIDUAL PASTORAL COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH THE CHAPLAIN. FAMILY DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY PLUS - THE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER OFFERES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, FAMILY COUNSELING AND COURT MEDIATION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC. CONTRACTS EXIST WITH STATE OF LOUISIANA JUDICIAL DISTRICTS. FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER IS LOCATED ON CAMPUS. THE FAMILY PLUS PROGRAM OFFERS ASSESSMENT SERVICES, BRIEF IN-HOME COUNSELING, AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO CHURCHES AND OTHER GROUPS. THERE ARE FIVE FAMILY PLUS OFFICES IN LOUISIANA. THE RUSTON CAMPUS, WHICH SERVES NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA, PINEVILLE SERVES CENTRAL LOUISIANA, MONROE SERVES NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, SHREVEPORT SERVES NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, AND BATON ROUGE SERVES SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. 1157295 140442 257214 CLINICAL SERVICES - HELPS TO ASSESS AND TREAT THE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, AND RELATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS. THERE ARE 12 THERAPISTS FOR THE EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE, CAB, AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. THESE THERAPISTS MEET REFULARLY WITH THE YOUTH, PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL, GROUP COUNSELING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. THEY ARE EITHER LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SOUNSELORS OR LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS OR WORKING TOWARD LICENSURE. TWO FAMILY THERAPISTS WORK WITH THE RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP THEM WITH THE RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR RELATIONSHIPS AND PREPARE FOR THE YOUTH'S RETURN HOME WHEN THIS IS POSSIBLE. A THERAPIST FUNDED BY A CRIME VICTIMS ASSISANCE GRANT ASSISTS YOUTH IN WORKING THROUGH TRAUMATIZATION FROM EXPERIENCE OF ABUSE IN THEIR PASTS. INTERNS FROM UNIVERSITIES ASSIST THE CLINICIANS IN PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS. THE CARING PROFESSIONALS IN THE CLINICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WORK CLOSELY WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS BY FORMING A TREATMENT TEAM FOR THE VARIOUS LIVING UNITS AND BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND CONSULTATION TO STAFF. CLINICIANS PROGRAM ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE CLINICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, LIFE SKILLS SERVICES - THE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CENTER OFFERS SUCCESSFUL TRAINING FOR RESIDENTS AND OTHER CLIENTS IN NORTH LOUISIANA IN PREPARATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. SERVICES ARE OFFERED ON CAMPUS AND OFF CAMPUS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTH LOUISIANA. ALSO TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR THE PREPARATION OF RESIDENTS TO MOVE OFF CAMPUS AS THEY REACH THE AGE OF MATURITY BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCES. 3045138 2787773 OUTDOOR WILDERNESS LEARNING PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS LOCATED ON AN 800-ACRE, WILDERNESS FACILITY IN DUBACH, LOUISIANA WITH AN EQUINE PROGRAM, CAMPING, TEAM CHALLENGE COURSE, BIKE TRAILS, FISHING AND MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES. CHANGING ATTITUDES & BEHAVIOR PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS HOUSED IN A NEW FACILITY DISIGNED FOR 24 BOYS AND GIRLS AND OFFERS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF STRUCTURE AND SUPERVISION FOR YOUTH WITH AGGRAVATED ANGER AND DEFICIENT IMPULSE CONTROL. THE PROGRAM IS LONG-TERM WITH WELL-TRAINED, DEDICATED STAFF. CHANGING ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND MORE DIRECT PERSONALIZED ATTENTION. REVENUE FROM OIL AND GAS WELLS AS WELL AS INVESTMENT INCOME RELATED TO EXEMPT FUNCTION ARE INCLUDED IN THE REVENUE. 3045138 2787773 9770579 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0 585 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 40 39 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X CAROL STRIDER 3182555020 901 SOUTH VIENNA STREET RUSTON LA 71270 TERREL J DEVILLE 40.00 X X X 149394 0 37909 RAMONALYNN BETHLEY 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANE BLACKWELL 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAMAR BUFFINGTON 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT BURGESS 1.00 X 0 0 0 REV DONALD AVERY 1.00 X 0 0 0 BABS MOLLERE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROSS DOWNING 1.00 X 0 0 0 FRED BANKS 1.00 X 0 0 0 EVELYN EVANS 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROSEMARY EWING 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW GOFF 1.00 X 0 0 0 BILL GOFORTH 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERTA GREEN HINTON 1.00 X 0 0 0 JERRY HILBUN 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM HUTCHINSON 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM JAMES 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH KREUTZIGER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RANDY LOEWEN 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD LEWIS 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL MCELROY 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD MCKINNEY 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL MCLAURIN 1.00 X 0 0 0 WAYNE PARKER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CINDY QUALLS 1.00 X 0 0 0 REV STEVEN M SPURLOCK 1.00 X 0 0 0 LORRAINE SPARKS 1.00 X 0 0 0 H E BUD STORER 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM HENNING JR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS ANDREWS X 0 0 0 REV HULEN WARREN 1.00 X 0 0 0 EDNA HICKMAN 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIMMY LOVE X 0 0 0 L D MCGEHEE X 0 0 0 L D NAPPER X 0 0 0 BYRUM TEEKELL X 0 0 0 JAMES JUSTISS 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT TEMPLE 1.00 X 0 0 0 GARD WAYT 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN ALLEN 40.00 X 130897 0 19275 ROBERT FLOURNOY 40.00 X 70998 0 23232 RICHARD WHEAT JR 40.00 X 81374 0 17266 280291 0 57184 2 0 1 0 LEWING CONSTRUCTION CO INC 1214 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD LAKE CHARLES LA 70606 BUILDING CONTRACTOR 5791447 TRIAD BUILDERS OF RUSTON 1401 WEST MISSISSIPPI AVE RUSTON LA 71270 BUILDING CONTRACTOR 1210194 US FOOD SERVICE P O BOX 846079 DALLAS TX 75284 FOOD SERVICE PROVIDERS 665349 3 60524 377839 6145555 69032 6583918 CHILD CARE SUPPORT 624200 7984182 7984182 FED SUBGT/ CHILD CARE 624200 258773 258773 OUTDOOR WILDERNESS LIF 624100 139136 139136 INDEPENDENT LIVING GRA 624200 116773 116773 FAMILY DEVELOP SERVICE 624100 70582 70582 13875 13875 8583321 1310808 1310808 4744643 4744643 123489 123489 123489 123489 3392129 1977 3513859 -121730 1977 -119753 -119753 0 60524 0 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 624100 40579 40579 TL JAMES PARTNERSHIP I 110000 12279 12279 LA METHODIST CHILDREN' 531190 -257 -257 52601 21279027 8623900 12022 6059187 479196 304776 87720 86700 7931533 6459565 1233127 238841 234402 167382 54540 12480 526284 359915 145255 21114 607474 494343 90455 22676 5002 5002 38015 38015 10844 10844 44571 44571 226892 129000 97892 5068 3095 1973 284346 34015 103410 146921 21692 20869 823 632949 87066 545883 146618 56723 72846 17049 35732 10397 25335 723821 674601 35467 13753 416167 416167 UNRELATED BUSINESS INCO 1653 1653 SUPPLIES 463861 342808 121053 FOOD 388984 388984 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 228690 200766 17455 10469 TRAINING 69163 56595 10285 2283 95871 3643 76978 15250 13618828 9770579 3247073 601176 4814 3754 4068722 5229504 69600 80272 2546279 1506342 54327 54571 83907 58017 18779063 7320606 10211245 11458457 23684905 28403070 2005428 2085278 1269549 4255140 43998776 53134405 712883 265501 657835 724699 1370718 990200 X 41359974 50811391 1168084 1232814 100000 100000 42628058 52144205 43998776 53134405 X 7660199 1855948 X X 0 1 1 X 0 X 1395427 1914274 3342937 3859011 6583918 17095567 1395427 1914274 3342937 3859011 6583918 17095567 3284822 13810745 2412097 2918728 4130789 2565067 6059187 18085868 20273 30790 9787 4576 12022 77448 409178 407635 427886 44996 40579 1330274 36589157 38756986 0.37750 0.44000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 963601 963601 14361545 4977858 9383687 1248924 839042 409882 2204993 1503706 701287 11458457 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 4087548 PROMISES TO GIVE - LONG TERM 166967 UTILITY DEPOSITS 625 4255140 ACCRUED COMPENSATION 500281 RETIREMENT PAYABLE 224418 724699 21279027 13618828 7660199 1855948 1855948 9516147 23134975 1855948 1855948 21279027 0 21279027 13618828 0 13618828 0 13618828 DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: THE METHODIST FOUNDATION HAS ON DEPOSIT A DONOR ADVISED FUND AVAILABLE FOR 80% DISTRIBUTION TO BUILD OR PURCHASE A BUILDING IN THE NEW ORLEANS AREA FOR HOUSING CHILDREN. THE 20% TO BE KEPT BY THE FOUNDATION IS TO BE ON DEPOSIT AND THE EARNINGS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO MAINTAIN THE BUILDING ONCE IT IS PURCHASED OR CONSTUCTED. GOLF TOURNAMENT 52496 52496 BREAKFAST SPONSORS 8028 8028 60524 60524 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TERREL J DEVILLE 146262 0 0 0 3132 0 22211 0 15698 0 187303 0 0 0 JOHN ALLEN 126972 0 0 0 3925 0 6696 0 12579 0 150172 0 0 0 ROSEMARY EWING FAMILY MEMBER OWNS EWING TIMBER, INC. 1977 TIMBER SALES WERE MADE TO EWING TIMBER, INC OF $1,977 DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010. 0 X 3 59780 NYSE DATE OF CONTRIBUTIO X SMART BOARDS 1 9252 PURCHASED COST BY THE DONOR WHEN DONATED 0 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 A DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION OWNS A FAMILY INTEREST IN THE TIMBER MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF EWING TIMBER, INC THAT PURCHASES TIMBER FROM THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A PAPER COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO THE SIGNING OF THE FORM 990 FOR PROCESSING. THE OFFICER REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND SIGNS THE AUTHORITY TO E-FILE THE RETURN. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE DURING ITS NEXT MEETING. THE COMMITTEE MEETS SEMI-ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS EACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONAIRE ANNUALLY COMPLETED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE ANY AREAS OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT. THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS THE SITUATION PERSONALLY WITH THE BOARD MEMBER IF THERE IS ANY POSSIBILITY OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT LET THE INTERESTED PARTY PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISIONS RELATED TO ANY POTENTIALLY CONFLICTING TRANSACTION OR CONTRACT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS INCLUDING BY NOT LIMITED TO THE CEO AND TOP MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE FALL COMMITTEE MEETING IN ANTICIPATION OF THE BUDGET FOR THE NEXT CALENDAR YEAR. THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE COMPENSATION LEVELS OF THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ACTS WITHOUT VOTING PARTICIPATION BY MANAGEMENT. THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS SERVING IN A VOLUNTARY CAPACITY. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE COMPENSATION UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS ITS ANNUAL AUDIT TO THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE AND THAT OFFICE POSTS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND INSPECTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES UPON REQUEST A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO INTERESTED PARTIES. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS A PART OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST TO ANY GRANTOR, CONTRACTOR, OR INTERESTED PARTY. THE STATE OF LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S WEBSITE CURRENTLY POSTS THE ENTIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AS AUDITED BY INDEPENDENT AUDITOR EACH YEAR. CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC FORM 990, PART VII RAMONALYNN BETHLEY - 3117 22ND STREET, SUITE 5, METARIE, LA 70002. JANE BLACKWELL - 118 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508. LAMAR BUFFINGTON - 2210 PARGOUD BLVD, MONROE, LA 71201. ROBERT BURGESS - 3101 ARMAND STREET #2, MONROE, LA 71201. REV. DONALD AVERY - P. O. BOX 41188, SHREVEPORT, LA 71134. BABS MOLLERE - 1185 ROBERT E LEE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124. ROSS DOWNING - 47364 HOLMES LANE, HAMMOND, LA 70401. FRED BANKS - 910 HATCHELL LANE, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726. EVELYN EVANS - 100 ST CLAIR, NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457. ROSEMARY EWING - 296 COUNTRY LANE, QUITMAN, LA 71268. ANDREW GOFF - 544 GOVERNMENT STREET, BATON ROUGE, LA 70802. BILL GOFORTH - 160 ACACIA DRIVE, LAFAYETTE, LA XXX-XX-XXXX. ROBERTA GREEN HINTON - 394 FOREST CIRCLE, RUSTON, LA 71270. JERRY HILBUN - 1000 W WOODWARD, RUSTON, LA 71270. WILLIAM HUTCHINSON - 527 NORTH BOULEVARD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70802. WILLIAM JAMES - 231 ATHERTON DRIVE, METAIRIE, LA 70005. SARAH KREUTZIGER - 135 E LIVINGTON PL., METARIE, LA 70005. RANDY LOEWEN - 430 COPPERFIELD WAY, YOUNGSVILLE, LA 70592. RICHARD LEWIS - P O BOX 340, RUSTON, LA XXX-XX-XXXX. PAUL MCELROY - 1521 ADAMS STREET, MONROE, LA 71201. RICHARD MCKINNEY - P O BOX 865, RUSTON, LA 71273. MICHAEL MCLAURIN - 406 W SHIRLEY ST, DERIDDER, LA 70634. WAYNE PARKER - 102 HOPEWELL HILL DR., CHOUDRANT, LA 71227. CINDY QUALLS - 3529 COACHMAN DRIVE, SULPHUR, LA XXX-XX-XXXX. REV. STEVEN M. SPURLOCK - 816 KIRKMAN STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601. LORRAINE SPARKS - 209 GREENWOOD DRIVE, MONROE, LA 71202. H. E. BUD STORER - 7717 CRESWELL #42, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106. WILLIAM HENNING, JR. - 2835 ST FRANCIS FORREST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605. CHRIS ANDREWS - 930 NORTH BOULEVARD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70802. REV. HULEN WARREN - 3401 N. TRENTON STREET, RUSTON, LA 71270. EDNA HICKMAN - 10615 CLEARVIEW AVE, BATON ROUGE, LA 70811. JIMMY LOVE - 2301 NORTH VIENNA, RUSTON, LA 71270. L D MCGEHEE - 1900 FRANKLIN AVENUE, RUSTON, LA 71270. L D NAPPER - P O BOX 697, RUSTON, LA XXX-XX-XXXX. BYRUM TEEKELL - 401 EDWARDS SUITE 1130, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101. , . JAMES JUSTISS - P O BOX 2990, JENA, LA 71342. ROBERT TEMPLE - 935 NORTH TRENTON, RUSTON, LA 71270. CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 1855948. THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE THAT IS CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF SELECTING AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE SUBMITS IN THE FORM OF A MOTION THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE SPRING MEETING. THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE ON THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AT THAT TIME.