Northwest Vegetarian Education and Empowerment Group

“There are two individuals on the board that are related. Heather williams currently serves as president and jason williams is the secretary on the board.”

“Northwest veg revised its bylaws on june 16, 2019. Significant changes to the bylaws included specification of the number of board of director members. The board shall consist of at least three board members: president, secretary and treasurer and these members shall be referred to as directors.”

“Northwest veg is organized as a nonprofit corporation with one class of member.”

“Nw veg allows all members in good standing to participate in the annual election of board members.”

“Changes to the organzations bylaws are subject to approval by the members. The organization has one class of members and each membership shall be entitled to one vote on all matters for which a membership vote is permitted by law - the ariticles of incorporation and the bylaws.”

“Northwest veg revised its bylaws on june 16, 2019. Significant changes to the bylaws include specification of the number of board of director members. The board shall consist of at least three board members: president, secretary and treasurer and these members shall be referred to as directors.”

“Northwest veg board will review the form 990 before it is filed.”

“Nw veg inplemented a conflict of interest policy in june 2017. Persons covered under the policy include any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest. Level at which the determination of whether a conflict exists is the board of directors. Level at which the determination of conflicts are reviewed is the board of directors. Restrictions imposed on persons with a conflict include making a presentation to the board and then removing themselves to allow board discussion or vote. Board will determine if a more advantageous transaction is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest. Decision will be made as to whether the transaction is fair/reasonable.”

“Documents are available for review on the organization web site.”

“Northwest veg added a family and children program and received $24,240 in grant money to assist in launching the program. The family & kids program provides plant-based education and builds community for youth and parents interested in making vegan choices.”

“Bank chargescooking demosdues and subscriptionsgiftsmeals/dineoutsmembership incentivespostageprinting and reproductionprogram film production expensesprogram suppliessmall equipmenttelephonevegfest merchandiseeducational materials”

“The organization changed its name from northwest vegetarian education group to northwest veg in 2014 by proper filing with the irs. However, the internal revenue service tax exempt organization search lookup does not reflect this name change.”