Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF THE PRESIDENT, THE PRESIDENT-ELECT, THE IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT AND THE TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD ALLOWS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SERVE AS A BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, REVIEWING MONTHLY FINANCIALS BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS AND WORKING WITH STAFF TO DEVELOP THE ANNUAL BUDGET, WHICH THEN GOES TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THEY ALSO OCCASIONALLY WORK TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS, ALTHOUGH THE FINAL CONTRACTS ARE APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AGREEMENT/CONTRACT WITH PARTNERS IN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT (AMC) THROUGH 2013 TO PROVIDE CUSTOMARY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFING; OFFICE SPACE AND EQUIPMENT; AND ACTING AS AN AGENT IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY IS DIRECTLY ACCOUNTABLE TO THE ORGANZIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO CLOSELY MONITOR THE FINANCIALS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS OF THE ASSOCIATION. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS FIVE (5) MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: PRIMARY MEMBERS, MEANING THE PURPOSE FOR OUR EXISTENCE, ARE (1) LABORATORY MEMBERS; (2) EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT HAVE DENTAL LABORATORY PROGRAMS, (3) DENTAL TECHNICIANS, (4) COMPONENT ASSOCIATIONS/SOCIETIES THAT REPRESENT DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY OR RELATED DENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND (5) MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS WHO SERVE DENTISTRY. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS BOTH ELECTED AND APPOINTED SEATS, HOWEVER ALL SEATS ARE DERIVED FROM AN OPEN NOMINATIONS PROCESS WHERE ANY MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING CAN NOMINATE FOR ANY OPEN POSITION. LABORATORY MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO VOTE FOR THE ELECTED LABORATORY REPRESENTATIVE SEATS. NOMINATIONS FOR THE SECTION SEATS (COMPONENT, EDUCATION AND MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER) ARE SOLICITED FROM THE MEMBERS OF THAT SECTION, AND ALTHOUGH THEY DO NOT CARRY INDIVIDUAL VOTES AND THESE ARE APPOINTED POSITIONS, THE SITTING SECTION REPRESENTATIVES ON THE BOARD VOTE ON THEIR BEHALF. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS REQUIRE MEMBER APPROVAL. EACH LABORATORY MEMBER RECEIVES ONE VOTE. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | PER BYLAWS, NADL CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT. THE DRAFT AND FINAL VERSIONS OF THE AUDIT ARE SHARED WITH THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE. THIS USUALLY TAKES PLACE DURING OUR SUMMER BOARD MEETING WITH THE BOARD RECEIVING A COPY OF THE MATERIALS AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE. ALTHOUGH EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING THE AUDIT, THE ASSOCIATION'S TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS PRESENT. THE BOARD IS INVITED TO CONTACT THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO SET UP A MEETING/CALL, IF NEEDED TO COMPLETE THEIR FUDICIARY RESPONSIBILITY WITH REGARD TO THAT AREA OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH THE SAME PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990. THE RETURN IS PREPARED AND PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR DELIVERY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. BOTH MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ALL VOLUNTEERS IN A POSITION OF AUTHORITY ARE COVERED UNDER OUR POLICY. WE PROVIDE ANNUAL TRAINING ON THIS TOPIC DURING OUR BOARD ORIENTATION AND REVIEW. THE FOUNDATION OF OUR POLICY IS DISCLOSURE SO THAT THE FULL TRUST CAN DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS. IF THE TRUST DETERMINED THAT A CONFLICT DID EXIST THEN THAT PERSON WOULD BE ASKED TO EXCUSE HIM/HERSELF FROM THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | NADL DOES NOT HAVE EMPLOYEES, BUT INSTEAD IS MANAGED BY A PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT FIRM, THEREFORE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS NOT A DISCUSSION. HOWEVER, THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR NEGOTIATING AND ENTERING INTO THE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT, WHICH WAS COMPLETED IN DECEMBER 2008. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WORKED AND THE ASSOCIATION'S LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEWED AND NEGOTIATED THE CONTRACT AND REVIEWED THE COMPARABLE SERVICES. THE PROCESS BEGAN IN JULY OF 2008 AND ENDED IN DECEMBER 2008 WHEN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THEIR APPROVAL. THE CONTRACT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2013. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ON THEIR WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. | |
| CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: | NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 2,676. |
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