Benton Bowmen Inc

“The organization has seven member classes: - life and senior memberships are granted to anyone who has attained his eighteenth birthday, upon filing an application for membership and payment of regular fees and dues. - family membership is granted to any current senior with a spouse and/or children under 18 years. - associate membership is granted to any current senior member who changes permanent residence to an area 50 or more miles from corvallis and is desirous to maintain contact. - junior membership is granted to anyone between twelve and seventeen years old. - cub membership is granted to anyone younger than twelve who is sponsored by an adult member. - honorary membership with exemption from regular fees and dues may be granted for exceptional merit and service, upon recommendation of the membership committee, and approved by a majority of the club.”

“The members have the power to elect individuals to the board of directors and to elect the officers of the board of directors.”

“Amendments to the articles of incorporation or bylaws require approval of two-thirds of the members.”

“Prior to filing, the form 990 was reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy applies to all directors, employees, officers and volunteers. All interested parties are required to promptly disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. After such disclosure, the interested party is required to recuse themselves from all discussions and votes on the matter. Transactions involving conflicts of interest are reviewed by the board of directors and may only be approved if they are determined to be in the organization's best interest.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy or finanical statements open to the public. The bylaws are made available to an individual when they become a member of the organization. Financial information is shared with the members on a monthly basis.”