Fraternal Order of the Eagles

“The organization has members”

“A nominating committee is made up, annually, of some of our trustworthy current members to establish a list of active members to be presented to all current membership for election at one of the regular twice monthly meetings just prior to year end 5/31 each year. The nominating committee determines who of the membership would be willing to be put on the ballots for what positions. Open nominations can be done at that meeting. Elections are done by written ballot and all current members of the organization are eligible to vote in this election. The governing board candidates are put into office by majority vote.”

“There are 2 meetings per month open to the active membership of the organization. At these meetings current activities of the organization, board and trustees are presented to all members in attendance. Any issues requiring approval from the membership are presented and voted upon at these meetings.”

“The governing board have a special meeting to review the form 990. Questions will be allowed and vote for approval will be taken.”

“The by-laws state that the secretary get compensated at 1.00 per member for their services to the organization for the year. The treasurer receives a small monthly stipend (40) for their services. Some other board members may receive compensation as an employee of the organization for services not related to being a board member.”

“Anyone can request a copy of any of the financial records including the form 990 and it will be provided to them.”

“Unrelated business income was inadvertently left off the original return and no 990t was filed with the original return. Upon review of the ubit we found some items that were reported incorrectly on the original form. The bingo gaming income was run strictly by volunteers. There were no paid staff for the bingo gaming. This is a correction to the original return.”

“To provide social and fraternal activities for members and their guests and support the fraternal and humanitarian efforts of the grand and state aerie, fraternal order of eagles. 501(c)(10) domestic fraternal societies and associations - lodge devoting its net earnings to charitable, fraternal and other specified purposes.”

“Fundraising and gaming activtivies to provide social and fraternal activities for members and their guests and to support the fraternal and humanitarian efforts of the grand and state aerie, fraternal order of eagles.”