Montana Academy of Pediatric Physicians

“MTAAP has a governing board per Article V of the MTAAP bylaws. The Executive Committee of the corporation will consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, at least three elected fellows and/or members at-large, an Affiliate Advanced Practice Nurse Member, and the immediate Past-President. The Executive Committee will conduct all of the business of the corporation. They will plan and be responsible for all corporation activities, or delegate this to appropriate committees.”

“Lauren Wilson and Elizabeth Beil have a business relationship with each other and with Atty Moriarty.”

“The organization has the following classes of members: A. Fellow B. Candidate Fellow C. Specialty Fellow D. Emeritus Fellow E. Retired Fellow F. Resident/Post Residency Trainee/Medical Student G. Affiliate Physician Member H. Affiliate Non-Physician Member I. Affiliate Advanced Practice Nurse Member J. Honorary Member”

“A. Fellow: A Fellow of this Corporation may be any physician in good standing in the American Academy of Pediatrics residing in Montana. This includes physicians approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics for membership as Corresponding Fellows, and Dual Fellows. B. Candidate Fellow: Candidate Fellows must be board eligible in pediatrics per the requirements of the American Academy of Pediatrics. C. Specialty Fellow: Specialty Fellows must be certified by Boards other than those Boards that qualify them for Fellowship, and that are recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics. D. Emeritus Fellow: Fellows, Specialty Fellows, Dual and Corresponding Fellows, who are at least 65 years of age and have been a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics for 30 years or more. E. Retired Fellow: Fellows, Specialty Fellows, Dual and Corresponding Fellows, who are at least 55 years of age, have been a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics for 5 years or more, and no longer derive income from professional activities. F. Resident/Post Residency Trainee/Medical Student: Physicians-in-training who meet the qualifications of the American Academy of Pediatrics for membership. G. Affiliate Physician Member: Physicians who are not eligible for AAP Fellowship, but are practicing Pediatricians or Family Practitioners whose practice is primarily care of adolescents or children, or Pediatric Sub-specialists in Montana. H. Affiliate Non-Physician Member: Montana health care professionals who are not physicians but are practicing in fields related to pediatrics such as Pediatric Dentists, RNs, APRNs, PNPs, PAs, School Health professionals, Child Advocates, etc. I. Affiliate Advanced Practice Nurse Member: PNP, NNP, FPNP who is not eligible for AAP fellowship but whose practice is primarily or largely the care of children and adolescents. J. Honorary Member: The Chapter may elect distinguished persons who have made outstanding contributions to pediatrics, and whose names are presented by a qualified member. The election shall be by a three-quarters vote of the members present. Section 3. Rights and Privileges of Members: A. Fellows and Specialty Fellows have the right to vote, and may hold any office of honor within the corporation. B. Candidate Fellows and Affiliate Physician Members have the rights and privileges of a Fellow except that of voting on Academy business or holding the office of President or Vice President. They may hold other offices and may serve as chairpersons or members of committees. C. Affiliate Non-Physician Members, Honorary Members and Residents, Post Residency Trainees and Medical Students may participate in clinical sessions, but cannot vote or hold office. They may serve as members of committees. D. Emeritus and Retired Fellows may vote and serve on or chair committees, but cannot hold office. E. Affiliate Advance Practice Nurse Members have the right and privileges of a Fellow except that of voting on National Academy business or of holding the office of President or Vice-President. They may hold other offices and may serve as chairpersons or members of committees.”

“Finalizing a slate of candidates for all elections is delegated to the executive committee. The legislative committee is approved by the executive committee to prioritize bills during the legislative session and determine if the organization will support, oppose or monitor.”

“A copy of the Form 990 will be provided to the board of directors prior to filing with the IRS.”

“MTAAP leadership (president, vice president and secretary/treasurer) annually review and set the executive director's compensation for the organization. The review is documented in writing and the salary is included in the budget approved by the entire board.”

“MTAAP provides our governing docuemnts and financial statements upon request.”

“The organization has ceased operation of its food insecurity program.”

“Consulting/Professional Fees: Program service expenses 19,464. Management and general expenses 558. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,022. Registration Fees: Program service expenses 2,479. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,479. Stipends: Program service expenses 11,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,000.”