Assistance League of Minneapolisst

“Membership as a voting or non-voting member is open without discrimination to all individuals as long as they comply with the responsibilities of membership. Annual dues are a requirement. Membership has no age limitation.”

“A nominating committee (composed of 2 members & 1 alternate from the board plus 3 members & 1 alternate from the voting membership) is elected by the membership & prepares a slate of nominees for officers on the board. This slate is submitted to the membership one month prior to the April election meeting.”

“Proposed expenditures of unbudgeted funds in excess of $250 are presented to the Board & membership for approval with the exception that the philanthropic program chairmen may spend over their budget by $250 or 1%, whichever is greater without Board or membership approval. The annual budget must be approved by membership prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. A 2/3 vote of voting membership is required to adopt a new philanthropic program.”

“The Treasurer leads a review discussion at a regularly scheduled board meeting prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all membership. Any conflict of interest issue is reviewed & resolved by the President of the Organization. If the President is involved in the conflict of interest issue, then the President elect reviews and resolves the issue. The President or the President elect may, but shall not be obligated to, seek the advice & consent of the Assistance Leagues Board of Directors in reaching a decision.”

“Copies of documents are provided upon request or they are available on the organizations website.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Available Hands meets one-time or short-term community needs for goods and/or services. In the fiscal year ended 5/31/16 students at Mona Moede in Minneapolis and 2 Richfield schools received clothing items such as pants, polo shirts and underwear. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Food for Kids provided biodegradable bags filled with kid-friendly food to feed students for the weekend. Approximately 145 students in 2 Minneapolis schools were served on a weekly basis through this program in the year ended 5/31/16. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Operation School Bell Literacy Plus provides books and tutors to elementary school children to promote reading at grade level. In the fiscal year ended 5/31/16, approximately 55 3rd grade students were individually tutored and over 150 students (K-2nd grades) were provided with reading materials. During the same year, One School One Book provided over 800 students at 2 St. Paul elementary schools with books to read and discuss both at home and in school. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Operation Graduation provided $10 vouchers to 60 students to assist in paying for on-line tests required to achieve GED certification. Additionally, Operation Graduation provided celebrations to honor graduates who have earned their GED. Graduates received a professional photograph and shared in a recognition reception with family & friends. In the fiscal year ended 5/31/16, approximately 24 students participated in this program. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: TABBY (Take A Book Bag with You) is a preschool literacy program designed to encourage the love of reading. Approximately 60 students were served in the fiscal year ended 5/31/16. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Links to Learning awards grants to teachers for enriching classroom educational projects. In the fiscal year ended 5/31/16, over 6,500 students in 28 schools benefited from this program.”