Northwest Danish Association

“K.britt pfaff-dunton and erick pfaff are related.”

“Membership shall be obtained by notifying the office of the nwda of the person's desire to join and by the applicant signing an application and delivering it to the office. Honorary directors and honorary members of the nwda may be elected by a two-thirds favorable vote of the board after the person nominated has first been recommended for such position by the executive committee of the board; such directors and members shall have all the rights of membership and shall be exempt from payment of further membership fees. Any person of danish nationality or descent, either of half blood or part blood, may become a contributing member of the corporation by accepting and abiding the bylaws, rules and regulations of the corporation, and paying an annual membership fee as established by the bylaws; except that not to exceed 40% of the members may be persons other than such danes. The life membership classification is now declared to be discontinued. Existing life members shall be exempt from any further payment of dues. Any danish lodge, church, association or society may become a contributing member of the corporation by paying membership fees as established by the bylaws. Every member in good standing, including member organizations, shall have the right to one vote at the annual and special meetings of the corporation. The members of the corporation and their successors shall be a body politic and corporate with perpetual succession.”

“The members of the board shall be elected from the general membership of the northwest danish association at the annual meeting. All members of the northwest danish association who may be present at the election shall be entitled to one vote each. In addition, members who are representing a member organization shall be entitled to vote for that organization. Members who are not present at the election shall be entitled to vote by proxy, with one vote each.”

“Committees are not permitted to act on behalf of the governing body. Minutes of the meetings of the finance committee are prepared contemporaneously.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa firm with information provided by management. Once a draft is completed the board of directors is provided the opportunity to review the form 990 prior to filing.”

“Directors have been notified of policy in the personnel manual. Board members are periodically informed of conflict of interest policy and are sensitive to the need to comply. Conflict of interest is monitored. If any questions arises, persons involved must respond properly.”

“Reviewed and/or audited financial statements are distributed to all attendees at the annual meeting of the membership. Any member may request a copy of the financial statements that have been reviewed and/or audited by certified public accountants. Forms 990 are available for inspection by anyone. If a copy is requested, copies will be furnished without charge.”

“Enriching, preserving, and sharing with others the danish culture, traditions, and values through programs and social outreach to elders, youth, children, and adults.”