International Trumpet Guild

“Any person may become a member of the guild upon payment of the prescribed annual dues. Regular members whose dues are paid shall have the privileges of participating in the activities of the guild, including the rights of voting, holding office, and admission to general meeting.”

“Members have the privilege of participating in activities of the guild, including the right of voting and holding a position of office.”

“Amendments to the constitution may be made by a two-thirds vote of a quorum of the membership.”

“Committees mostly act as advisers to the board and submit reports that are recorded with the minutes of the board and officers' meeting. The scholarship committee does award scholarships as directed by the rules. Number of scholarships awarded is reported to the board.”

“Itg affiliate chapters have not been monitored in past years. During 2009, a new affiliate chapter coordinator was appointed to start monitoring chapter/affiliate activities to ensure a consistency within the organization.”

“A copy of the 990 will be reviewed by the treasurer and the president before it is signed and filed.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request. The organization does not have a conflict of interest policy.”

“Conference expenses : program service expenses 14,769. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,769. Contract labor : program service expenses 14,460. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,460. Cd/dvd project costs : program service expenses 14,287. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,287. Web site maintenance : program service expenses 7,773. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,773. Membership development : program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,039. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,039. Paypal fees : program service expenses 3,685. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,685. Office and storage rent : program service expenses 3,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,000. Bad debt expense : program service expenses 1,930. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,930. Credit card fees : program service expenses 1,542. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,542. Storage-journals & merchandise : program service expenses 527. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 527. Fees : program service expenses 179. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 179.”