Benton Club of St Joseph Mo

“The organization is comprised of members that support the organization's purpose. The voting membership of this club shall be limited to two hundred fifty (250) regular and twenty-five (25) intermediate members. Basic qualifications for membership are as follows: 1. No person shall be eligible to membership unless such person shall have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years. 2. No person shall be eligible to become a regular, intermediate or junior member until such person shall have resided in buchanan county, missouri, or in some adjoining county thereof in missouri, for a period of at least six (6) consecutive months prior to such person's election as a regular, intermediate or junior member of the club.”

“None but regular and intermediate members shall be entitled to be elected to the board of directors or to hold office, be counted in the number necessary to form a quorum, or vote at the meetings of the club; including but not limited to electing the board of directors.”

“The executive committee shall be composed of not more than three members, and the president shall act as chairman. The executive committee shall have general supervision of the business affairs and finances of the club, and shall audit the accounts of the manager and treasurer. The commitee does not have authority to act on behalf of the full board.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. Prior to filing the return, a draft copy of the form 990 and all required schedules is made available to the general manager and board of directors for their review and discussion.”

“The organization's president, treasurer, and personnel chairman annually meet with the executive director to set the general manager's salary, which is then ratified by the board of directors.”

“Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request. At this time the organization does not have a formal conflict of interest policy in place.”

“No change from the prior year. The board of directors makes the selection and provides oversight for accountant work, including review of the monthly financials.”