Tiger Paws a Not for Profit Organization

“An adult may hold membership in tiger paws upon payment of annual dues. The majority of members are parents of students attending wheaton warrenville south high school. Some local business owners are also members of tiger paws.”

“At the january general meeting, the vice president forms a nominating committee. The nominating committee consists of at least three members of the organization, excluding executive committee members, who nominate officers and recommend committee chairs for the following school year. The nominees are presented at the april general meeting and are posted on the website and via e-mail blast to the members at least five days prior to election. The election takes place at the annual meeting. If there is only one nominee for each office, and there are no nominations from the floor, the election for that office may be a voice vote. If nominations are made from the floor at the annual meeting, that proposed candidate must be present. The candidate receiving the majority vote is elected to office.”

“A quorum (of at least two members of the executive committee and at least seven members of the general membership) is necessary for a vote or any financial proceeding to take place. If no quorum is present, any vote for financial proceedings is tabled until the ensuing general membership meeting. Voting by proxy is prohibited. Members must be present at the meeting to cast their vote. Meetings of the executive committee are held as needed, as long as the meeting is announced to meeting participants at least three days in advance. The annual meeting in may is the last time financial expenditures can be approved for the current fiscal year.”

“An electronic copy has been provided to members of the governing body prior to filing the tax return”

“The annual operating budget is presented for approval at the first general membership meeting of the year and is posted on the website five days prior to the meeting. The treasurer is responsible for preparing financial statements reflecting all accounts held by tiger paws and providing copies to be presented at every meeting of the organization. All books and records may be inspected by any member, for any reasonable purpose, at any reasonable time. The financial report is presented to the general membership at the first general membership meeting of the school year for acceptance. All governing documents are available upon request to the public.”