Lemont High School Band Parents Association

“Several officers and chairman are spouses and they co-chair a board position. Only one person of a co-chair position is allowed to vote, therefore we have 100% independence for voting rights.”

“Bylaws were changed reducing the voting board members to 9 to simplify management of board meetings. The committee members no longer have voting rights and instead will report to the voting chair member, giving the chair member a summary of the committee's activity and any issues that would need to be voted on. There are now 4 chair members: event chair, student support chair, fundraising chair and administration chair. The four chair members bring the reports of the committees under them to the board meeting so the nine members could vote on any issues at hand. Anyone is welcome to attend the board meetings however only the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, director and four chair members allowed to vote.”

“Members of the organization are parents, guardians or other individuals providing mandatory financial sponsorship of students actively enrolled in the program, who are willing to subscribe to the purpose and bylaws are eligible for this membership. These active members shall have the rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote on any matter requiring approval of general membership such as voting on board of directors and approving bylaw change. Members may also serve on the board of directors. Each active member shall have one vote. Families are limited to two active members. Active members are entitled to receive a newsletter, calendars and program information. Active members are identified for each student. There are approximately 200 active members for the current year.”

“Members of the organization are parents, guardians or other individuals providing mandatory financial sponsorship of students actively enrolled in the program, who are willing to subscribe to the purpose and bylaws are eligible for this membership. These active members shall have the rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote on any matter requiring approval of general membership such as voting on board of directors and approving bylaw change. Members may also serve on the board of directors. Each active member shall have one vote. Families are limited to two active members. Active members are entitled to receive a newsletter, calendars and program information. Active members are identified for each student. There are approximately 200 active members for the current year”

“The form 990 is provided to the officers of the corporation prior to the filing of the return. The officers are asked to forward any questions or concerns to the treasurer.”

“The treasurer provides a written statement to all officers that must be signed. The voting committee members are sent a copy of the conflict of interest policy at the beginning of the year and are requested to return or provide at the next attended meeting.”

“Governing documents such as bylaws, conflict of interest policy and form 1023 are available upon requests submitted to the treasurer. No fee is charged for requests, at this time.”