Women Marines Association

“The organization delegates management duties to the management company, virtual, inc.”

“There shall be four classes of membership, active, honorary, supporting, and compassionate retention, of whom only active members shall have voting rights and be eligible to hold any office, elective or appointive.”

“The governing body is comprised of eight officers who are elected by members.”

“All changes to by-laws and standing rules are subject to approval/disapproval by the members present at the biennial convention and professional development conference. Conventions are held in even numbered years. In some cases, as determined by the board of directors, proposed changes may be mailed to the entire membership for a vote.”

“Draft of the form 990 was provided to management and the board of directors for review prior to submission.”

“Checks and balances are in place to monitor all fiscal transactions. All expense disbursements require authorization by the 3rd vice president. Scholarship and emergency grant disbursements require approval by the respective committee chair. Disbursements are done by check and require the signatures of two officers (president, 1st vice president, treasurer).”

“No officers or directors are compensated for performing their duties. Each officer and director has an annual budget for reimbursement of expenses incurred in performing their duties. The administrative support contractor's contract is reviewed and approved by the entire board of directors.”

“Articles of incorporation and amendments are on file with the secretary of state in missouri. Articles of incorporation, amendments, by-laws, and standing rules are published biennially in the "wma resource manual and directory". Board meeting minutes are available upon request from the wma national secretary. Financial reports are prepared quarterly by the treasurer and provided to the board of directors. An annual summary of financial conditions is published in the quarterly newsletter, "wma 'nouncements".”