Deer Lake Association of Itasca County

“MEMBERS”

“Per the organizations bylaws, the directors are elected by the voting membership”

“Changes to the organization's articles of incorporation and bylaws are subject to approval by its voting membership. Additionally, minnesota statutes chapter 317a authorizes 50 members or 10% of the members with voting rights (whichever is less) to call annual or special meeting of the members, as well as bring an action against the organization to force it to act/refrain from acting.”

“A draft copy form 990 is provided to all board members for review and comment prior to filing”

“Officers, board members and investment committee members are required to submit an annual conflict of interest statement to disclose any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.”

“Organization is managed by a board of directors made up entirely of unpaid volunteers”

“Organization is managed by a board of directors made up entirely of unpaid volunteers”

“Articles of incorporation and bylaws are available on the organization's website. The conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request and for review at the organization's annual membership business meeting.”

“The deer lake association (dla) is an all volunteer organization serving as steward for deer lake, a public water body owned by the people of minnesota. Dla is organized primarily to conserve and improve deer lake quality. To achieve this mission, dla implements water quality and other initiatives for and with the broader deer lake community - including all who use deer lake, depend on deer lake, or whose actions affect deer lake. Dla also builds community by providing related charitable service, educational and social activities for our members and surrounding area residents.”

“Other miscellaneous conservation programs”

“Fundraising & special event costs 8,476 fundraising & special event costs -8,476”