Women Marines Association

“Wma average 2,845 members a month during the fiscal year.”

“The governing body is comprised of eight officers and ten area directors. Officers are elected by the entire membership. The ten area directors are each elected by the members who live within their geographic area.”

“All changes to by-laws and standing rules are subject to approval/disapproval by the members present as the biennial convention and professional development conference. Conventions are held in even numbered years.”

“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 newspaper, "wma 'nouncements".”

“Wma provides training and educational opportunities for its memebers and military veterns, service programs to support veterans, a program to provide grants of emergency funds to veterns in need, matching funds to grants to chapters that are supporting programs at va medical centers. Wma also provides recognition awards to outstanding graduates of marine corps recruit platoons and to outstanding cadets in marine corps junior reserve officer training corps in various high schools. Wma administers and funds a college scholarship program that supports individuals who are affiliated with the united states marine corps.”

“Misc. Exempt purpose expenses”