Wright State University Alumni Association

“The members of the alumni association are classified as voting and non-voting members. Voting members shall have the right to vote on all matters that require a vote of the members and consist of the following type of memberships: -annual gold members -life members -new graduate members -complimentary members, and -chartered members. Nonvoting members make up the following categories of members: -associate members -affiliate members -honorary members, and -complimentary members. All voting and non-voting members shall have the same rights and privileges, as such rights and privileges shall be established and modified by the board from time to time by a majority vote of the board, however, that non-voting members shall not be permitted to: 1) serve as a director of the board, 2) vote on any matter submitted to the members for approval; and 3) obtain a wsu alumni id.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the alumni association treasurer and the executive director of the office of alumni relations. The return is then presented to members of the finance committee for their review and approval. Each board member is provided a copy prior to filing with the irs.”

“Board members of the wright state university alumni association are annually required to sign a conflict of interest policy statement and to disclose any potential conflicts that may exist. These disclosures are reviewed by the alumni association's board affairs committee, which is comprised of past presidents of the alumni association. Board members are expected to abstain from self-dealing and any votes that may be biased by personal conflicts of interest. The annual disclosure procedure helps them identify and avoid such conditions. Board members are also required to report any changes in employment or community service as they occur to the alumni association executive committee.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available upon request.”

“In an effort toward greater participation and alumni support of wright state university and increased participation in member program offerings, the association secured financial support for operations from the wright state university foundation and has discontinued assessing member dues.”