Latin American Missions Board Inc

“Susan blouin dr jane weaver director officer family relationship”

“Members include anyone 16 years old or older who prescribes to the organization's statement of faith and completes a membership application.”

“The board of directors recommends members to serve on the board. The membership then ratifies (or does not ratify) the recommendations.”

“Members ratify the board of directors and must approve any changes to the constitution and bylaws.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors during a board meeting prior to the submission of the form.”

“Board of directors conduct periodic reviews no less than annually and usually quarterly in which (1) future and past transactions of the organization are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest of employees and board members (2)compensation arrangements and benefits for employees and/or board members are evaluated to be certain they are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arm's length bargaining, (3) partnerships, joint ventures and arrangements with management organizations are evaluated to be certain they conform to the organization's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement,impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction. All individuals are excluded from participating in any discussion of his or her compensation arrangements. Any other person with a potential or real conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in the deliberations of the board of directors. The board of directors determines the appropriate disciplinary actions for any instances of unreported conflicts of interest according to the organization's conflict of interest policy.”

“The board of directors determines the compensation for the executive director based upon competent survey information from reliable sources for comparable positions in other organizations. The executive director is not present for any deliberations regarding his/her compensation. The organization does not currently have an executive director.”

“The executive director determines the compensation for other employees based upon competent surevey information from reliable sources for comparable positions in other organizations. The organization currently has no employees.”

“The organization's form 990 for the prior three years is available at guidestar.org and irs.gov.”

“The conflict of interest policy of the latin american missions board and form 990 are available by submitting a written request to the organization. Governing documents and financial statements are not available to the public.”

“To establish and support missionary projects, clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities; to support missionaries and those involved in missionary outreaches; to provide medical and humanitarian relief; to establish all other means that are useful to provide missionary assistance and medical and humanitarian relief; to propagate the full gospel of jesus christ.”

“Dr. Jane weaver and her staff of nine at the clinic in san lorenzo, play an important part in this under privileged community which has limited access to healthcare. Dr. Weaver and her staff provide year-round medical, ocular and surgical care for approximately 320 patients per month. Lamb provides support for medical/surgical equipment and general operation of the medical clinic in san lorenzo. Lamb also funds a full-time medical missionary serving in ecuador for housing, living expenses and supplies. In addition, three different anesthesiologists are funded throughout the year for the monthly general surgery weeks. Dr. Jane continues to serve san lorenzo and the surrounding communities despite periods of civil unrest and continued conflict in the area. Ecuador is currently in the midst of the worst drought in nearly 60 years, causing the clinic to use 20+ gallons of diesel per day to power the generator and keep the clinic operating. It has also made water a scarce resource, but thankfully the clinic's cistern system has helped to lessen the impact. Despite the concerns in the region, there were several teams that made the trip down to the clinic to perform surgeries and provide care to those in need. A work team made a trip down in november to install three 2500-liter water tanks and connected them to the cistern system, allowing water access anywhere in the clinic. Additionally, members of the group spent the week sewing new or gowns, half-sheet drapes, sheets for the patients, and stuffed animals for the kids. An eye team also made the trip down earlier this year, performing 94 surgeries - the vast majority of which were cataract surgeries. The clinic has had some notable upgrades, as it now operates surrounded by an upgraded security wall, has a brand-new oxygen system for the or.”