The Masonic and Eastern Star Home Charit

“Constituents of the assembly of representatives source as reflected in the bylaws at article iv. Mesh is not a "membership" corporation. Based on strict meanings of those terms, there are not "members or "stockholders." both the terms "constituents and "members" commonly are used to refer to persons who are part of the assembly in a given year.”

“There is an assembly of representatives as set forth in the bylaws. The role of constituents of the assembly is limited, focused on serving as a liaison between lodges/chapters and mesh, and election of certain board members at the annual meeting.”

“As reflected in the bylaws, the board of directors governs mesh. The bylaws at article iv sets forth certain extraordinary matter (such as, for example, dissolution) that requires a 2/3 vote of constituents of the assembly present at a meeting upon which a quorum is present. Otherwise, election of certain board members at the annual meeting is the only ordinary action pertaining to governance that involves constituents of the assembly.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 is prepared, based on our independent audit, by a cpa and is given to teh executive director. The return is reviewed, and upon approval, the cpa files the return electronically. Whenever possible, the 990 is also presented to the board of directors before filing. However, if the deadline is before the next scheduled board meeting, the return is filed timely and is then presented to the board at their next meeting.”

“Each member is required to fill out a questionnaire annually. Anyone found to be out of compliance is given the opportunity to conform, depending on the severity of the non-compliance. Anyone found not in compliance after that is removed from positions of authority in the organization.”

“The organization follows the guidelines established by the society of association executives for level of education and experience required for the position. A review is conducted by the compensation committee of the pay scales within the district of columbia to determine targeted salary and other compensation.”

“A copy of the 990 is maintained and is available at the organization's office. Any member may request to view the 990 at the office.”

“Copies are maintained and available upon request for viewing at the organization's office.”

“Income elimination from related party 190,716.”

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”