Free and Accepted Masons Gateway Lodge 339

“Voting members include Elective and Appointed Officers of the lodge. Members of the lodge shall meet at stated meeting to conduct whatever business may properly come before them.”

“Elected officers shall be elected by written ballot or by majority vote at the annual meeting of the lodge.”

“Members of the lodge shall meet each month at the stated meeting to conduct whatever business may properly come before them. Any governance decision must be approved by the lodge members.”

“F&AM Gateway Lodge No 339 is a subordinate lodge of the Grand Lodge of California. The Grand Lodge of California has assumed the responsibility for the filing of all the tax returns for all its subordinate lodges starting the tax period 2013 to ensure compliance of all its subordinate lodges.The Grand Lodge of California tax accountant prepares the Form 990 then the controller reviews the form 990. The controller submits the completed Form 990 to the lodge officers for review and approval. Once approved, the Controller/accountant files the Form 990 with the IRS.”

“As required, annually, officer of the lodge signs a conflict of interest disclosure statement. In this statement, the officers disclose known, existing, potential and possible conflicts of interest. If no such interests or activities exist, the party writes the word NONE in the space provided. In addition, these statements are updated when an interested party subsequently becomes a matter of executive committee action. The interested party disclosed the circumstances to the Master. In the event the interested party in question is the master, the potential conflict is disclosed to the full members. The conflict of interest disclosure statements for officers are submitted to the members for review.”

“Compensation of officer, the Secretary of the lodge, is determined and approved by the members of the Lodge.”

“Form 990 and other governing documents are available to the public at the lodge office. It will be available upon request.”

“Form 990 and other governing documents are available to the public at the lodge office. It will be available upon request.”

“Bank Fees $235Payroll processing Fee 224Youth Orders 75Total $534”

“K. Form or Organization - Fraternal Unincorporated OrganizationPart III. Statement of Program Accomplishments What is the organizations primary exempt purpose.A man who strives to improve himself can also improve his community and the world at large. This is the mission of the Masons of California. Through Masonic principles and tradition, we foster personal growth and improve the lives of others.Freemasonry in california is a relevant and respected organization - both inside and outside of the Fraternity. Through our culture of Philanthropy, we make a profound difference in the lives of our members and in California communities. We are engaged in the worldwide principles and fellowship of Freemasonry. Part VII Miscellaneous RevenueReceipts from Gateway Building Association from sale of building - 1,185,000”