Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA

“Prospective members are interviewed by a membership committee and, after approval, are voted into membership by the existing members at a stated meeting. After initiation, the new members have all the rights of a full member.”

“A member in good standing has the right to vote a prospective new member into membership of the lodge.”

“All outstanding bills are brought forward to the stated lodge meeting for approval by the members for payment. The members also vote at an election for the new officers for the upcoming year.”

“The officers of the lodge (the governing body) may or may not review the form 990 before submission to the internal revenue service. This is determined by the date the form 990 is completed as the lodge is dark during the summer months. The grand lodge report is due by june 30 and requires a form 990 to be included, even though the due date for the tax return is august 15. No review was conducted or will be conducted.”

“The lodge is covered with a conflict of interest policy within the grand lodge of the benevolent and protective order of elks by-laws and a committee is formed within the lodge to insure that the rules are followed.”

“The budget committee submits the proposed budget to the membership for approval. The salaries for the secretary and treasurer are within that budget.”

“No other officers are compensated for their work. The other wages paid are not for key employees, but the amounts are determined in the proposed budget for approval.”

“The governing documents are available only by written request no documents are available to the general public.”

“The changes in fund balance resulted in a negative amount of 1013.”

“Other program expenses:bank charges 2,029bar supplies 6,091cash short 1casual labor 4,657copier maintenance 6,016janitorial expense 1,302licenses 1,650misc 225music 3,994payroll processing 1,415pest control 825repairs and maintenance 2,051total $30,256”