American Legion Post #260

“The organization is organized as a not-for-profit corporation with members. The members have the right to participate in the organization's governance. An individual is eligible for membership in the american legion only if the individual - 1. Has serviced in the armed forces of a. The united states as any time during - i. The period of april 6, 1917, through november 11, 1918; or ii. Any time after december 7, 1941; or b. A government associated with the united states government during a period or time referred to in subsection a. Of this section ans was a citizen of the united states when the individual entered that service; and 2. Was honorably discharged or separated from that service or continues to serve honorably during or after that period or time; provided, however, that such service shal have been terminated by honorable discharge or honorable separation, or continued honorably during or after any of said periods; provided, further, that no person shall be entitled to membership who, being in such service during any of said periods, refused on conscientious, political or other grounds to subject themselves to military discipline or unqualified service. There shall be no form or class of membership except an active membership, and dues shall be paid annually or for life. No person may be a member at any one time of more than one post. No person, who has been expelled from the american legion by a post, and such expulsion reported by the department to the national headquarters within thirty (30) days, shall be admitted to membership in another post without the consent of the expelling post, except that where such consent has been asked for and denied by such post, such person may then appeal to the executive committee of the department of the expelling post for permission to be admitted to membership in another post, and shall be ineligible for membership until such permission is granted.”

“The organization is composed of equal members. The members have the right to approve decisions of the governing body and to elect the governing body.”

“All decisions made in regards to money spent for donations are voted on by the club's members.”

“The organization does not have any committees that have authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's public accounting firm based on information provided by the organization. Once a draft is available, the board of directors reviews the form 990 before it is filed with the irs.”

“Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”