Benevolent and Protective Order Of

“The organization has members involved in decision making.”

“The organizations members elect the board of trustees.”

“The governing body has the responsibility of making operating decisions on behalf of the members. Members of the organization vote along with the board of trustees, on key decisions such as changes to by-laws, rules or regulations.”

“The organization's form 990 is reviewed for approval by the board of trustees, accounting manager and president before signing. Any members may review the form 990 upon request.”

“In the event of hiring a key employee, the board of trustees determine the compensation on annual basis.”

“The board of trustees determine the compensation of the employees upon hire and during annual evaluation process.”

“All governing documents, policies, and financial statements are made available to the members upon request. An annual meeting is held each year for members to address the financial results and other pertinent information.”

“To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in god; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of american patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of america will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that elks care and elks share.”

“Real property taxes 16,442 0 0 lodge expenses 11,741 0 0 fayetteville hotel tax 10,430 0 0 lodge activities 8,134 0 0 private club tax 7,170 0 0 scholarship 6,700 0 0 enf member donations 6,421 0 0 fireworks 4,000 0 0 liquor license 2,894 0 0 convention 2,500 0 0 drug awareness 1,240 0 0 social activities 1,003 0 0 youth activities 800 0 0 health license 55 0 0 total 79,530 0 0”