Benevolent Protective Order

“The organization has members who have the right to participate in the organization's governance.”

“Nominations are held annually at the 1st meeting in february, elections are held at the second meeting in february, in accordance with grand lodge statutes.”

“The trustees and audit committee will review the form 990 for accuracy.”

“Each year the full board of officers are required to sign a conflict of interest policy, new employees sign the policy. If the policy were to be amended, the lodge would require all employees and officers to sign the amended policy. If conflicts were to arise during the year, officers and employees are instructed to report such conflicts.”

“The secretary is the only paid official. The wage is compared on state and national levels to other secretarial positions and is voted on by the membership. Any change is voted on by the membership and approved by national judiciary for approval and amendment of the lodge bylaws.”

“Documents, policies and statements are on file and made available to the public upon request to the lodge secretary.”

“Miscellaneous expense: total expenses 10,855. Liquor tax: total expenses 10,651. Janitorial expense: total expenses 8,382. Per capita - grand lodge: total expenses 6,012. Enf expense: total expenses 5,154. D.d. Clinic: total expenses 4,187. Per capita - state: total expenses 4,026. Lodge activity expenses: total expenses 3,490. Veterans: total expenses 3,384. Grand lodge visitation: total expenses 2,639. Licenses and permits: total expenses 2,352. Aseatf: total expenses 2,164. Major projects: total expenses 2,044. Charity: total expenses 1,138. Midwinter: total expenses 1,077. Officer's expense: total expenses 988. Supplies: total expenses 373.”