Bpoe #1882

“The lodge is a fraternal society consisting of paying members.”

“The members elect other members for certain positions. The bylaws and statutes determine what positions are included on the governing board.”

“According to the lodge's by-laws, a ten-day written notice must be given to the entire membership showing details of any propostion to sell, lease, purchase,exchange, finance, make a gift, or make substantial alterations on the realestate of the lodge, before a vote can be had upon such proposition.”

“The organization has an audit committee that reveiws the year end financial statements and the 990 federal returns. After that review, it is presented at a monthly meeting of the membership. The members are allowed to ask questions and review the return also.”

“The board of trustees reviews all decisions made by the members of the lodgeto determine that a conflict of interest does not occur.”

“All compensation of trustees, officers, and employees are reviewed and approved by the lodge members.”

“All governing documents, policies and finacial statements are available to all. The governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“$1.00 ROUNDING”

“Form 990ez, part iii primary exempt purposeto inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in god; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of american patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of america will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that elks care and elks share.”