Naval Order of the United States Group

“NOUS edited, approved and published changes to its constitution to be a higher level program oriented document removing how to and job descriptions. How to functions, job descriptions, reporting requirements and other administrative items were updated and published in its by-laws.”

“Every person in NOUS is either a legacy (member or former member or descendent of the US Armed Services or an associate (person interested in maritime history but no service connection).”

“The elected Commanding General can appoint the Registar, Treasurer, Secretary and Auditor These are all volunteer positions.”

“The governing body recommends changes to the by-laws and Operations Manual which are voted on by the General Council composed of elected members which are then presented to voting representatives of the entire membership for approval, rejection or rework. The governing body executes based on recommendations that were approved.”

“Form 990 filed in on=line, a pdf document is created and emailed to the governing body who reviewed and responds with questions or changes before it is electronically filed.”

“Bi-annual oath of office requirement for all elected positions. Annual budget reviewed and approved across the organization. Any expenditure exceptions noted by the Treasurer and required at least two officer approvals before payment.”

“As an all volunteer organization, the annual compensation of $0 is reviewed, accepted and reinenforced at the annual business eeting.”

“1 Filed with the IRS and whatever they share with the public. 2 Upon written request to the Commanding General of NOUS.”

“One group member from last year submitted an IRS form 1024 to be removed from the revoked list. The IRS approved the request and also removed that member from this group which changed our Beginning of year balance.”