World Clown Association

“All members of the board of directors and committee chairs are volunteers. As clowning is a hobby that can be embraced by both men and women, both spouses often become interested in participating in the organization. Currently, there are three married couples where both spouses serve as either directors or committee chairs.”

“All members of the organization's board of directors and committee chairs are volunteers. Since the world clown association draws its membership from across the world, there is a need for a central source of information available to members and others. The organization hires a management firm to provide general services such as answering telephone inquiries, maintaining the membership list, coordinating convention planning, preparing welcome packets, and other general office duties usually performed by association employees.”

“All members in good standing of world clown association can vote for officers and members of the board of directors. Membership in the organization is open to any interested party who pays dues.”

“The executive board and the board of directors are responsible for day-to-day decisions regarding the organization's activities. Any policy changes, however, must be brought before the entire membership.”

“The executive committee of world clown association is authorized to review and approve form 990 on behalf of the organization's board of directors.”

“World clown association does not conduct business with any organization that could cause a conflict of interest. Should the need arise to reaccess this policy for a specific transaction, the entire board, minus the member with the potential conflict of interest, would be asked to vote on whether or not to consider the potential transaction and the terms thereof.”

“World clown association does not compensate any of its officers, and it has no employees.”

“World clown association makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and forms 990 available to the public upon written request submitted to a member of the executive committee.”