Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

“Our membership is comprised of Full Members ( those with verified combat service ) and Supporter Members ( those who have non-combat military service, and have a sincere dedication to helping veterans ). We have members from nearly all 50 states and living abroad. Many members continue to serve in our Armed Forces, with several serving in combat areas now.”

“Chapter Officers, State Representatives and Region Representatives are elected at the chapter level. New members are approved by the National Secretary throught the year. National officers are elected by the full members present at the national meeting.”

“ByLaw changes are voted on at the chapter level, the chapters send delegates to cast their vote at the delegate meeting.”

“E-mailed preliminary copy of the Form 990 is submitted to the officers prior to filing return.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person:a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy,b. Has read and understands the policy,c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, andd. Understands the Organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes”

“The web site, www.combatvet.org, currently has the by laws posted.”

“Quartermaster receives fees of 10% of gross sales for handling the online store, maintaining the web site and collecting dues.”