Griffin Lodge 1503 Loyal Order of Moose

“The former lodge administrators spouse is employed by the lodge as a bartender and provides cleaning services at the lodge. Her compensation is not solely subject to the discretion of the administrator and is commensurate with comparable wages for similar jobs in the community. Her spouse is no longer employed as administrator of the lodge.”

“Members have the right to attend all meetings and vote on issues that are presented. Members may make proposals in the form of a motion.”

“Prospective members fill out an application and state that they are citizens of the united states. The application is then reviewed and approved by the board and the members at a regular meeting.”

“Governing body decisions are subject to vote by the membership at the regular meetings of the lodge.”

“The governing board reviews all management actions and financial results of operations. The governing board reviews all tax filings including the annual 990 to ensure compliance with applicable laws.”

“Because all managerial actions are subject to review by the governing board at regular meetings there is awareness of potential conflicts of interest.”

“Compensation for all managerial positions are approved by the governing board based on qualifications and market conditions. No compensation was paid to officers other than the administrator.”

“As is the case with managerial positions the governing board determined officer and key employee compensation based on qualifications and market conditions.”

“Governing documents and tax filings are made available to members upon request. Since the moose lodge is a membership organization no information is provided to the general public except as required by law.”

“Telephone $ 9,140licenses and permits 7,290property tax 12,190newsletter 1,713vending expense 152,501pool expense 14,010janitorial supplies 11,763total $ 208,607”