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THE OVERALL PROPERTY CLEANUP AND RENOVATIONS INCLUDED A NEW PRIVACY FENCE AROUND THE MAINTENANCE YARD; THE REMOVAL OF DEAD AND HAZARDOUS TREES; PLANTING OF SPRING, SUMMER, FALL AND WINTER PLANTS; INSTALLATION OF SEVERAL MEMORIAL BENCHES; REPOSITIONING OF TRASH RECEPTACLES; MAINTENANCE ON BOULDERS ALONG RIVULET; REWORKING OF DRAINAGE CULVERT ADJACENT TO WALKING PATHS FOR SAFETY REASONS; CLEARING OF BRUSH AND TREES FOR WEST SERVICE ROAD; IRRIGATION REPAIRS THROUGHOUT THE GARDENS; INSTALLATION OF CULVERT ON SOUTH END OF MAINTENANCE YARD; AND PLANTED TWENTY THREE 14FT TALL OAK TREES IN AN ALLEE IN GREAT LAWN. THE CONCERT SERIES AND GARDEN PARTY FUNCTIONED AS BOTH A FUNDRAISER AND PROVIDED ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE GARDENS. RENOVATION ON THE EVENT CENTER HAS BEGUN AND INCLUDED MAJOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADES FOR EVENTS AS WELL AS A NEW ROOF WITH INSULATION AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. 591624 THE ARBORETUM WAS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 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THE ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR A NOMINAL ADMISSION CHARGE. THE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VISITORS TO THE ARBORETUM WITH EDUCATION AND RECREATION. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS SEVERAL GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALL SERVE VOLUNTARILY. ASSISTING THE FRONT DESK ARE A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS THAT GREET VISITORS TO THE ARBORETUM AND PROVIDE INFORMATION. THESE INDIVIDUALS ALSO HANDLE THE GIFT SHOP OPERATIONS. FROM TIME TO TIME COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS VOLUNTEER TO WORK IN THE GARDENS, PROVIDE EXPERTISE AS REQUESTED AND OTHER TASKS FOR FUNDRAISING AND ANY OTHER NEED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A 2022 WAS A YEAR OF MAJOR CLEANUP AND RENOVATIONS FOR SEVERAL AREAS OF THE ARBORETUM. THE KOMATSU GARDENS RENOVATIONS INCLUDED A NEW ROOF, DRAINAGE WORK, PLANTINGS,IRRIGATION AND BAMBOO FENCING. THE SENSORY GARDEN RECEIVED A NEW STONE CONE, PLANTERS, WALKING PATHS AND WHICWAY SIGNS. THE OVERALL PROPERTY CLEANUP AND RENOVATIONS INCLUDED A NEW PRIVACY FENCE AROUND THE MAINTENANCE YARD; THE REMOVAL OF DEAD AND HAZARDOUS TREES; PLANTING OF SPRING, SUMMER, FALL AND WINTER PLANTS; INSTALLATION OF SEVERAL MEMORIAL BENCHES; REPOSITIONING OF TRASH RECEPTACLES; MAINTENANCE ON BOULDERS ALONG RIVULET; REWORKING OF DRAINAGE CULVERT ADJACENT TO WALKING PATHS FOR SAFETY REASONS; CLEARING OF BRUSH AND TREES FOR WEST SERVICE ROAD; IRRIGATION REPAIRS THROUGHOUT THE GARDENS; INSTALLATION OF CULVERT ON SOUTH END OF MAINTENANCE YARD; AND PLANTED TWENTY THREE 14FT TALL OAK TREES IN AN ALLEE IN GREAT LAWN. THE CONCERT SERIES AND GARDEN PARTY FUNCTIONED AS BOTH A FUNDRAISER AND PROVIDED ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE GARDENS. RENOVATION ON THE EVENT CENTER HAS BEGUN AND INCLUDED MAJOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADES FOR EVENTS AS WELL AS A NEW ROOF WITH INSULATION AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D THE ARBORETUM WAS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THROUGH THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE ARBORETUM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO VISITORS REGARDING THE PLANTS AND STRUCTURE OF THE GARDENS. DURING YEAR 2022 THE ARBORETUM CONTINUED USING THE NEWLY FURNISHED CHILDREN'S ROOM FOR CLASSES AND EXPLANATIONS TO SCHOOLS AND CHILREN'S GROUPS ABOUT THE PLANTS AND ECOSYSTEMS OF THE AREA. THEY ALSO SPONSORED SUMMER CLASSES FOR CHILDREN'S GROUPS AND HOSTED PLANT SEMINARS FOR CHILDREN INTERESTED IN GARDENING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A MEMBERS ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS AND APPROVED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B ALL DECISIONS REGARDING CHANGES AND APPROVAL OF BUILDING PLANS OF ARBORETUM. SUB COMMITTES FORMED TO PREPARE PLANS FOR APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ANY STRATEGIC PLANNING, BUDGET PREPARATION, BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE AND PERSONAL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B REVIEWED BY PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TREASURER PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED A SET OF BYLAWS AND ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT WHICH STATES THE EXPECTATIONS AND DUTIES OF A BOARD MEMBER. SIGNED STATEMENTS ARE RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS UNDER AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. NO LESS OFTEN THAN ANNUALLY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS AN EMPLOYMENT REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION AND ANY CHANGES TO BE MADE IN THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT ARE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ANY CHANGE IN COMPENSATION IS RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 BYLAWS ARE MAINTAINED IN WRITTEN AND ELECTRONIC FORM WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC MAKING A REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G WEB SITE EXPENSE 2,275 0 0 CONTRACT LABOR 18,279 0 0 SUPPLIES 98,944 0 0 COLLECTION FEES 6,830 0 0 OFFICE EXPENSE 32,015 0 0 CONFERENCES 0 4,707 0 CATERING 638 0 0 DONOR/FUNDRAISING/SPECIAL EVE 0 0 6,482 CONCERT SERIES COST OF PERFORMING ARTIST 0 0 18,999 0 0 0 GARDEN PARTY CATERING 0 0 6,728 0 0 0 CINCO DE MAYO EXPENSE 0 0 3,314 0 0 0 TREE FEST EXPENSES 0 0 16,829 TOTAL 158,981 4,707 52,352 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE -2