Delaware State Bar Association

“The association has members.”

“The board of directors are elected by members at the annual meeting.”

“The association reviewed the form 990 at their finance committee meeting. Members of the governing board along with the executive director, mark vavala, were present at this meeting. Papaleo, rosen & chelf, p.a. Were present at this meeting and went through the form 990 and answered any questions regarding the form 990. The entire governing body then received copies of the form and met with the members of the finance committee to review the form and answer any questions.”

“The executive director is reviewed annually and compensation is approved by the board of directors.”

“The form 990 and 990-t are available upon request to members of the association. The form 990 and 990-t are also filed online which anyone from the public can review. Members of the association may request to review governing documents and financial statements.”

“The purposes and objects of the association include the following: the advancement of the science of jurisprudence, securing proper statutory reforms, preserving proper standards for members of the bar, maintenance of honor and dignity in the profession, upholding principles of legal ethics and professional responsibility, cultivation of fraternal relationship among the bench and bar of delaware, perpetuation of legal history and all such other and proper purposes and objects as befit the practice of law and the proper public perception of the profession. In addition, it is the responsibility of the association to speak on behalf of the courts and to preserve their honor, integrity, high standards and proper remuneration.”

“Section, committee, and other expenses - see schedule o section, committee, and other expenses: through the work of its many sections and committees, the association is regularly involved in matters pertaining to the profession, to the enforcement of our laws and to assuring equal access to the justice system for every citizen. To that end, the association is strongly committed to educating the public about the law and the proper administration of justice. The association offers a lawyer referral service to the public at large as well as various educational programs in conjunction with area schools. It offers assistance to lawyers facing personal or business crisis and serves as a clearing house for lawyers in transition. It publishes a monthly magazine which is mailed to all members and arranges social events.”

“Legal directory, newsletter, and in re: the association publishes a monthly magazine which is mailed to all members and arranges social events which encourage interaction and discussion among all members of the delaware bar and bench. The magazine derives part of its revenue from subscriptions and the other part from advertising. The delaware state bar association allocates part of the program service fees direct expenses for the legal directory and bar journal.”

“Legal dir. & newsletter 69,064 0 0 membership provided benef 0 41,912 0 bank & credit fees 15,753 18,990 0 member functions 25,134 0 0 legislative agent 0 25,000 0 utilities 0 17,170 0 parking 0 15,120 0 lease expense 0 12,757 0 telephone & communication 0 12,469 0 executive committee expen 0 7,982 0 educational outreach 0 5,382 0 telephone 0 3,795 0 professional development 0 2,564 0 parking 0 2,160 0 miscellaneous 0 1,948 0 utilities 1,052 0 0 misc 0 613 0 bank & credit fees 0 310 0 bad debt expense 0 129 0 total 111,003 168,301 0”

“Net c corp affiliate revenue & elminiations 97,179 net non-profit affiliate revenue 305 net c corp affiliate expenses & elminiations -85,184 net non profit affiliate expense -10,086 loss on disposal of capital assets -2,597 book / tax depreciation difference -16,356 total -16,739”