Petitioner also makes the facilities available at no charge to community groups which may make a donation to Petitioner. The basement of the building is always left open and is used as a tornado shelter for the neighboring community. Petitioner occasionally uses the facilities for fund raising events such as an annual dinner. Petitioner in the past conducted bingo games at the facility but is not doing so at the present time. Officers must be members and the officers serve without compensation.
Petitioner raises money from dues, annual dinners and donations.
The largest expenses each year are property taxes and insurance. Income and expense statements were not submitted at the trial. 9.Petitioner sponsors camperships at the Long Lake Conservation Camp for children nominated by club members. Approximately 140 camperships have been awarded since Petitioner's incorporation. Petitioner sponsors a four acre corn plat each year by contracting with a local farmer to plant four acres of corn which is left standing to provide winter feed for deer.