Benevolent & Protective Order Of

“Classes of members of stockholders - the organization includes members who have the right to elect the members of the governing body.”

“Election of members and their rights - the members of the organization have the right to elect members of the board of directors and all other officers that are not appointed. The only officers that are appointed are the esquire, inner guard, tiler, and chaplain. These officers are appointed by the exalted ruler.”

“Decisions subject to approval of members - the members of the organization have the right to vote on anything that goes to the floor during the meeting. The members also vote on the organization's bylaws and elect the directors and all other officers that are not appointed. The only officers that are appointed are the esquire, inner guard, tiler, and chaplain who are appointed by the exalted ruler.”

“Organization's process to review form 990 - the form is given to each member of the board of director's for their review. The board of director approves the form 990 at a board meeting before the form 990 is filed.”

“Enforcement of conflicts policy - the secretary of the organization ensures that all board members review and sign the conflict of interest policy annually.”

“Governing documents disclosure explanation - the organization makes its bylaws, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to any member in good standing with the organziation.”

“Entertainment 18,000 0 0 misc club expenses 13,049 0 0 membership activities 9,829 0 0 real estate taxes 8,664 0 0 equipment rental 7,947 0 0 bar supplies 6,088 0 0 newsletter printing 6,083 0 0 linens and laundry 3,662 0 0 secretary's expense 3,300 0 0 treasurer expense 3,000 0 0 officer expenses 1,352 0 0 licenses 1,205 0 0 misc. Lodge supplies 910 0 0 key card expenses 740 0 0 bank and investment fees 506 0 0 total 84,335 0 0”