Benevolent and Protective Order Of

“Robert and iris may are husband and wife.”

“The lodge is organized with dues paying members who meet each thursday to approve lodge business decisions as presented by the executive committee.”

“The annual slate of officers are nominated and presentedto the membership at an annual meeting to vote their approval or disapproval of the new officers and trustees.”

“Decisions subject to approval of members management and governance policies and procedures are contained in the benevolent and protective order of elks (bpoe) annotated statutes and local bylaws administered by lodge officers subject to approval by lodge members.”

“The form 990 review process includes distributing copies of the form to officers and trustees via board packet after completion of the form by the contracted cpa each year. The form is then discussed and approved at the next trustee meeting, or, if time is short, discussion and approval consensus is obtained via phone or email prior to filing form 990 each year.”

“Enforcement of conflicts of interest policy as outlined in the bpoe elks grand lodge statutes, local bylaws, and house rules, monitored by local lodge officers.”

“Compensation for top management review and approval process per bpoe annotated statutes and local lodge bylaws under internal revenue service group exemption 1156. The secretary and treasurer receive minimal hourly pay for bookkeeping and other management services to support lodge operations. Other officers and trustees are unpaid volunteers. Compensation is set by the board of trustees utilizing comparable wage data for similar local positions, is reviewed at least annually, and is approved by the board of trustees prior to any hiring or wage increases.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available by advance appointment at the lodge newport office location.”