Junior League of Birmingham Inc.

“The bylaws were amended to modify various council,committee and admission requirements.”

“Any woman 25 years of age or older may become a junior league member. Each potential member must receive 3 sponsors from within the junior league membership, completing all necessary paperwork for submission. Each then must attend a required candidate information meeting and a contract signing. During each year of membership within the league, each member has set membership obligations they must fulfill to remain in good standing. Those obligations are related to financial obligations, community service obligations, fundraising quotas, and meetings and training obligations. Each member is considered a provisional member during the first year, an active member during the ten-year commitment and then a sustaining member after completion of the required years of service. Any member reaching 80 years of age is considered emeritus and has no obligations.”

“The candidates for board positions within the junior league will have a breadth and depth of leadership experiences and skills gained through the junior league, community organizations and employment. The nominating committee slates the incoming members after reviewing and discussing members' in-league placements and other community experiences. Factors to be considered are self-submissions, varied league experiences and leadership potential. Some positions may include an interview. The positions slated by the nominating committee to be placed on the ballot are as follows: president-elect, communications vice president, community vice president, fund development vice president, membership vice president, planning vice president, training vice president, treasurer/finance vice president, volunteer vice president, governance director and recording secretary the nominating committee recommends replacements for all slated positions vacated during the league year to the executive board for the board's ratification. The nominating committee educates the league membership about the nominating process and eligibility through the jlb website, publications, general membership meetings and informal meetings. The nominating committee submits the completed slate to the executive board and then to the general membership for voting. The announcement of the slate to the executive board will occur within the first 10 days of january.”

“A two-thirds majority vote of the membership shall be required for the following decisions of the governing body: 1. Community focus statement 2. Position statements 3. Proposed fundraising events 4. Dues increase 5. Amendments to the bylaws”

“The draft of the form 990 is approved by finance council and then goes the excutive board to approve before it is filed.”

“The jlb does not provide personal, legal, financial or other professional advice to donors or prospective donors. The jlb endorses the model standards of practice of the charitable gift planner promulgated by the national committee on planned giving and the donor bill of rights promulgated by the association of fundraising professionals. At the beginning of each league year, the president has each member of the board sign the confidentiality/conflict of interest form and it is discussed, for clarification, as to potential violations of the policy. Whenever a vendor is to be solicited for involvement with the junior league, the question is asked as to potential conflicts of interest. It is an ongoing process with all councils and committees as well.”

“No board members or officers receive monetary compensation for their service. The compensation levels of the chief operating officer or director of operations and all other paid employees are determined by the personnel committee of the board after review of similar information at other comparable junior leagues as well as local area nonprofit organizations. Ultimate decisions are then based on the availability of funds in the budget.”

“As a general rule, the organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. Any written request by the public would be reviewed and acted upon by the board.”

“Printing & publications: program service expenses 33,362. Management and general expenses 1,102. Fundraising expenses 6,920. Total expenses 41,384. Utilities : program service expenses 16,699. Management and general expenses 2,277. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,976. Telephone: program service expenses 12,083. Management and general expenses 1,648. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,731. Bank charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 9,462. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,462. Postage : program service expenses 4,990. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 3,122. Total expenses 8,112. Program aids/food: program service expenses 6,001. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,001. Membership dues & subscriptions: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,246. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,246.”

“The board of directors has a separate committee that assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This function has not changed from prior years.”

“The league is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements.”