Odd Fellow Rebekah Home Association Inc

“The board president has the authority to break a tie vote.”

“The corporation has two classes of members who have the right to elect members of the governing body and approve significant decisons of the governing body: 1. All third-degree odd fellows in good standing in the state of wisconsin. 2. All rebekahs in good standing in the state of wisconsin.”

“The grand master of the grand lodge of the state of wisconsin is elected as a director by virtue of office.”

“Amendments to the articles of incorporation and bylaws are subject to membership approval. Each member present shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote.”

“Copies of the 990 are mailed to all board members with the agenda prior to the april board meeting. The 990 is reviewed by the partner of our accounting firm with the board of directors and approved at the board meeting prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers the board of directors and key management staff. Transactions with parties with whom a conflicting interest exists may be undertaken only if all of the following are observed: 1. The conflicting interest is fully disclosed; 2. The person with the conflict of interest is excluded from the discussion and approval of such transaction; 3. A competitive bid or comparable valuation exists; and 4. The board has decided that the transaction is in the best interest of the organization. Disclosure in this organization should be made to the ceo, who shall bring the matter to the board. Disclosures involving the board members will be brought to the board president, or to the vice-president in his or her absence, then to the board. The board shall determine if a conflict exists and in the case of a conflict, whether the transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable. The decision of the board on these matters will rest in their sole discretion and their concern must be the welfare of the organization. All proceedings are documented in the meeting minutes or as otherwise appropriate.”

“The ceo's compensation is approved annually by the board of directors. The process includes reviewing salaries in comparison to local wage prevalence rates and leading age wisconsin wage survey based on the long term care health industry. Other employees salaries are compared to leading age wisconsin and local long term care databases. The cfo and other employee salaries are approved by the ceo based on directive of percentage increase and comparison range the board of directors wants to meet. The process described here was last completed in 2023.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are posted in facilities, newsletters, annual reports and in contract participation.”

“Other: program service expenses 3,744,337. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,744,337.”