Lao Buddhist Center Nw Inc

“The 990 is provided to the board for review prior to filing.”

“Conflict of interest policy ... 3.1 duty to disclose. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. ... 6. Annual statements. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: (a) has received a copy of this policy; (b) has read and understands this policy; (c) has agreed to comply with this policy; and (d) understands that lbcn is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. ...”

“Documents that are required by law to be made available to the public are available upon request.”

“We received 16,000 from alida meksavanh, and 350k grant money from the heatherington foundation for driveway and parking lot construction; donations from members were adequate to pay for mortgage, utilities and other expenses of the temple -we can provide lbcn's bank statements; meditation garden improved with ongoing landscape maintenance to comply with multnomah county wetland requirements. We provided members with a cultural center for traditional social networking and mutual support systems - to gather, socialize, meditate/worship and establish meaningful ongoing connection with one another through religious events. For example, we provide an on-going service in support of members meeting the need and outreach work for the individuals and families as needed in funeral services and related ritual /ceremonies on weekly and monthly interval”

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