Shriners International

“Only one class of members - dues paying members”

“Member election for additional members - new member petition is read at a stated meeting and voted its approval by the members present.”

“Elected officers cannot make changes to their bylaws or amend operatng budget without members vote of approval.”

“The governing body does not review this completed form 990 prior to filing; however one or more officers as well as shriners international headquarters staff preforms a review of this filed return for compliance.”

“Shrine conflict of interest and whistle-blower policy are part of the shrine code of ethics. Compliance is monitored and enforced by the shriners international bylaws section 210-7.”

“We do not make our governing documents, conflict of interest policy nor financial statements available to the public. This tax return form 990 is available for public inspection upon receipt of a written request.”

“Pt vi-a, ln6: this entity has dues paying members.pt vi-a,ln7a: members vote annually to elect its governing body.pt vi-a,ln7b: elected officers cannot make changes to their bylaws or amend operating budget without members vote of approval.pt vi-a, ln8a & 8b: minutes are written of all meetings. Committees make recommendations in writing subject to membership approval.pt vi-a, ln10: shriners international provides gereral orders and bylaws governng the activities of this entity with the supervision of the potentate.pt vi-b, ln11b: the governing body does not review this completed form 990 prior to filing; however one or more officers as well as shriners international headquarters staff preforms a review of this filed return for compliance. Pt vib, ln 12c & 13: shrine confilict of interest and whistle-blower policy are part of the shrine code of ethics.compliance is monitored and enforced by the shriners international bylaws section 210-7.pt vi-b, ln14: record retention policy is included in section 2 of the temple financial policies manual.pt vi-c, ln 18: officers are not compensated for their time, except for the recorder who serves as the business manager.pt vi-c, ln 19: we do not make our governing documents, conflict of interest policy nor financial statement available to the public. This tax return for 990 is available for public inspection upon receipt of a written request.-”

“Pt v,line 6: shrine law requires this procedure payments are not deductible as charitable contributions on all fundraisers.”

“Pt xi, ln9: this return includes habbi temple accounts plus uniformed units operating separately under the supervision of the temple officers. This amount represents exclusion of prior years units assetsthat were closed and subsequent auditors adjustment.”

“Pt xii, lnc-2: no changes this year in the oversight or selection process. The selection of an independent auditor must be approved by the membership.”

“Form 990 - page 1 - item hb subordinates not included in the return - trere were no surordinate clubs that were not included with the return.”