Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART VI, SECTION A, QUES 4, BYLAWS CHANGES Created a new category of membership called a Member-At-Large for members who do not live within 100 miles of a Constituent Forest. Increased the member annual per capita rate to $10 per year Added a provision for when a Constituent Forest dissolves, the membership list becomes the property of the Supreme Forest. Also provides options for members of the dissolved forest to remain a member of the Supreme Forest. PART VI, SECTION A, QUES 6, 7a, 7b The Supreme Forest, Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America is a masonic fraternal organization. As such only approved members can join and participate in its activities. The officers and directors of the Supreme Forest are elected annually by the membership. Decisions of the Board of Directors are final and binding. Only changes to the bylaws require a vote of the membership. PART VI, SECTION B, QUES 11b The preparer reviews the 990 with the executive director prior to filing. This is a small organization where the Officers are actively involved in decision-making and are aware of all decisions & procedures that are shown in this 990. PART VI, SECTION B, QUES 15 Only two officers of the organization are compensated, the Supreme Scribe and the Supreme Treasurer. Combined they are paid $3000 per year. This is a nominal amount in relation to the required duties and responsibilities and the amounts paid have not changed in over 10 years. PART VI, SECTION B, QUES 15, COMPENSATION The Administrative Committee reviews the compensation history and evaluates the performance of the paid staff. They Committee then makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors. The Board makes the final decision. |
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