Philippine-American Friendship

“To become a member, an individual shall formally file an application for membership and shall pay the annual membership fee.”

“Any member shall be eligible to vote and to run for any elected or appointed executive offices as long as he is eighteen (18) years of age, a bonafide member in good standing for atleast one (1) year and has attended three (3) general meetings in a year.”

“To validly conduct business in general meetings, the presence of a simple majority (1/2 plus 1) of the members, officers and/or board of directors members, as the case maybe, is necessary to constitute a quorum.”

“The board of directors is the governing body in charge of reviewing and approving the filing of its form 990 information returns. The form is either approved in its regular meetings or via e-mail distribution to its directors.”

“Section 4 of the organization's constitution and by-laws provides a detailed guideline of its conflict of interest policy which in essence ensures that it complies with the requirements of the internal revenue service for 501(c)(3) organizations. Among other provisions, it states that; (1) loans - pafcom shall not make a loan to any of the current director or officer, or to any other corporation where the current director or officer holds an equivalent power or position, or has a financial interest; (2) compensation decisions - no director who receives compensation from the corporation for services shall vote on matters pertaining to that director's compensation; (3) gifts, favors and gratuities - no director, officer, employee or agent may solicit or accept gratuities.”

“Form 990 is available to the public via www.guidestar.org or upon written request at the organization's address of record.”

“Governing documents are made available upon written request at the organization's address of record.”

“To deliver to jersey city and nearby esidents a colorful annual parade and festival in celebration of the philippine american friendship day. To enhance better understanding of the filipino culture and activities. Be of service to the community and the general public in order to gain for themselves that recognition due to them as an ethnic group in the united states of america. To enhance the integration of filipinos into mainstream america by engaging in socio-cultural, charitable and educational undertakings.”

“Various cultural and comunity development programs activities for supportive services such as zumba/yoga classes, board and officers retreat, scholarship program, jersey city cleanup, seniors appreciation day,community health fair etc.”

“Artist performer 6,000 0 0 outside service 450 0 0 yoga instructor 6,000 0 0 zumba instructor 8,600 0 0 police 5,520 0 0 total 26,570 0 0”

“Talent fee 5,000 0 0 certificates and souvenir 4,500 0 0 meals/catering 4,375 0 0 tents, chairs, tables 4,208 0 0 sashes 3,564 0 0 travel 3,500 0 0 sound system 3,250 0 0 dj 3,000 0 0 porta john 2,750 0 0 trophies 2,072 0 0 website and social media 0 2,040 0 supplies 1,350 0 0 photography 1,300 0 0 prize 1,200 0 0 t-shirts/hats 1,125 0 0 choreographer 0 0 1,000 photographer 1,000 0 0 videographic 1,000 0 0 plaque/trophies 800 0 0 advertising 800 0 0 pipe and drape 800 0 0 photoshoot and video 800 0 0 set up expenses 700 0 0 banner 700 0 0 printing 700 0 0 clean up 600 0 0 crown 500 0 0 license and permit 500 0 0 flowers 400 0 0 tip 400 0 0 make-up artist 400 0 0 decoration 350 0 0 logo 185 0 0 postage 0 100 0 total 51,829 2,140 1,000”