Northwest Danish Association

“2 board of directors are siblings: britt pfaff-dunton and erik pfaff 1 director and program manager are mother and daughter: patricia olsen and emily olsen treasurer also holds the position as executive director”

“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.”

“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 form 990 after it filed.”

“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.”

“The compensation for the executive director is detemined by the board of directors.”

“The organization does not make governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public.”

“The mission of northwest danish association is to preserve and share with others our danish culture, tradition, and values. That includes organizing events for members and the community at large including danish culture, art, music, language, life-long education, cultural traditions, traditional danish holidays and an eldercare program providing assistance to help elders stay in their own homes.”