American Mensa Ltd

“An executive committee (excomm) shall be created at the beginning of each amc term and run for the duration of that amc term. The standing members of the excomm shall be the chair, first vice-chair, second vice-chair, secretary, and treasurer. The executive committee shall also include an rvc, provided an rvc is available to serve in this capacity. Other amc members whose area of responsibility would be directly involved with business before the excomm may be appointed with the approval of the amc. All excomm members shall have equal voting rights, so long as the excomm member is a voting member of the amc. A. The executive director is considered an ex-officio member of the excomm but may not make motions or vote. B. Between amc meetings, the excomm is authorized to conduct all routine and ordinary business necessary for the day to day administration of all items included in the approved budget and to approve unbudgeted expenditures of up to $5000 not included in the approved budget. Details of all excomm actions shall be recorded and reported at the next amc meeting. C. On rare occasions, situations may arise which necessitate unbudgeted expenditures exceeding $5000 or non-routine decisions that may substantially impact aml or its local groups. When such an emergency exists and a decision is required within fourteen or fewer days, thus not permitting the full amc to fulfill its customary formal role in the supervisory process, the excomm may declare an emergency and address the situation. When doing so, the excomm shall apprise and consult the rest of the amc before implementing any such decision. Such consultation may include informal polling via teleconference or other technology and would not be considered a special amc meeting subject to the usual quorum or fourteen (14) days notice required by the bylaws. D. The excomm shall also conduct the annual evaluation of the executive director's (ed's) performance, including determining the annual review format. The excomm shall gather feedback and information from the amc by way of the formal evaluations, as well as being receptive to informal feedback year-round. The excomm shall be responsible for reviewing the performance evaluation with the ed and recommending future goals or action to be taken. The ed may also use this excomm as needed in an advisory capacity regarding staff related issues and concerns. Because of the subject matter with which the excomm will be dealing, all of its meetings and reports regarding this evaluation shall be considered confidential.”

“Membership is open to all persons found qualified in accordance with the eligibility requirements set forth in the international constitution and who pay annual dues.”

“All are members. Five are elected by the entire national membership. The 10 regional officers are elected by members in their respective geographic areas. The 15 elected officers appoint 4 additional officers. Each elected officer is entitled to one vote on the board of directors.”

“The organization's bylaws may not be amended except on the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the ballots cast by voting members.”

“A copy of irs forms 990 and 990-t are uploaded to the board section of mensa connection for the board to review the filings. Mensa connect is a medium for sharing and exchanging information.”

“Board members are required to agree to and sign the acknowledgement of responsibilities for amc members, which includes the conflict of interest policy. Disclosure of business interests that give rise to such are provided to the amc. Should an individual have a conflict, the individual is not allowed to participate in discussions and must abstain from voting on the issues. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes or as otherwise appropriate.”

“The compensation of the executive director is determined by the executive committee. The executive committee reviews the annual assessment of performance as undertaken by the board of directors. In addition, they use comparable salary data when making their recommendation to the finance & audit committee. Discussions and determinations are kept with the personnel file with the peo. For other director level staff members, the executive director annually reviews and updates the compensation plan, which takes into account non-profit data for similar jobs throughout the u.s. All increases are based on performance (merit) reviews. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the membership upon request.”

“American mensa uses a professional employment organization (peo) for payroll, benefits, human resource consulting and payroll tax filing under the peo's multi-employer tax identification number. The peo reported 21 w-2s in calendar year 2024.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 425,101. Management and general expenses 127,494. Fundraising expenses 25,207. Total expenses 577,802.”

“Local groups equity adjustment -73,741.”