Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Atascadero Lodge No 2733

“The lodge is organized with dues paying members who meet each thursday to approve lodge business decisions as presented by the executive committee.”

“The annual slate of officers are nominated and presented to the membership at an annual meeting to vote their approval or disapproval of the new officers and trustees.”

“Management and governance policies and procedures are contained in the benevolent and protective order of elks (bpoe) annotated statutes and local bylaws administered by lodge officers subject to approval by lodge members.”

“Form 990 review process includes distributing copies of the form to officers and turstees via board packet after completion of the form by the contracted cpa each year. The 990 is then discussed and approved at the next trustee meeting, or, if time is short, discussion and approval consensus is obtained via phone or email prior to filing form 990 each year.”

“As outlined in the bpoe elks grand lodge statutes, local bylaws, and house rules, monitored by local lodge officers.”

“Compensation for top management review and approval process per bpoe annotated statutes and local lodge bylaws under internal revenue service group exemption 1156. In 18/19, no officers were paid a stipend. The secretary and treasurer received mileage reimbursements for trips to the post office and banks during the year.”

“Compensation for employees review and approval process per bpoe annotated statutes and local lodge bylaws under internal revenue service group exemption 1156. Compensation is set by the board of trustees utilizing comparable wage data for similar local positions, is reviewed at least annually, and is approved by the board of trustees prior to any hiring or wage increases.”

“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available by advance appointment at the office location. Annual form 990 is also available at guidestar.org. Governance and operating policies and procedures are available at bpoe of the usa web site www.elks.org.”

“Charity mpf 5,869 0 0 community activities 5,290 0 0 in-kind contributions 0 0 5,000 supplies 4,778 0 0 telephone 3,486 580 290 bank & merchant fees 3,760 0 0 per capita state 3,562 0 0 ritual 3,195 0 0 apparel jewelry pins awrd 2,963 0 0 licenses 2,230 10 0 postage 0 1,869 0 equipiment rental 633 909 0 glama assessment 871 0 0 officer, per, state presi 405 0 0 laundry and linen 237 0 0 total 37,279 3,368 5,290”