Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE OFFICERS, PAST ELECTIVE OFFICERS THAT ARE CURRENT MEMBERS OF A SUBORDINATE LODGE, ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES, AND THE MASTER AND THE WARDENS OF EACH OF ITS CHARTERED LODGES. THE MEMBERS ELECT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS ANNUALLY, INCLUDING THE GRAND MASTER (TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL.) | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | A NEW GRAND MASTER IS ELECTED ANNUALLY BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. THE GRAND MASTER APPOINTS THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY KNOWN AS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSISTS OF THREE MEMBERS, EACH SERVING A SIX YEAR TERM. IN EACH ODD NUMBERED YEAR, THE TERM OF ONE TRUSTEE EXPIRES AND THE GRAND MASTER APPOINTS A TRUSTEE FOR A NEW TERM OF SIX YEARS. NO TRUSTEE MAY BE APPOINTED FOR MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS. IF A VACANCY OCCURS, THE GRAND MASTER WILL APPOINT A NEW TRUSTEE TO FILL THE VACANCY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE GRAND SECRETARY WITH THE TAX PREPARER. AFTER MAKING ALL APPROPRIATE CHANGES, THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VIA E-MAIL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. THE GRAND SECRETARY PRESENTS THE FINAL FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE GRAND MASTER ANNUALLY. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY REVIEWS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES EACH OFFICER, TRUSTEE, OR COMMITTEE MEMBER TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANY FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15: THE PROCESS FOR SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE GRAND SECRETARY AND ALL OTHER PAID OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES BEGINS WITH THE GRAND SECRETARY AND DEPUTY GRAND SECRETARY PRESENTING A PROPOSAL TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL. THE PROPOSAL IS DISCUSSED AMONGST THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SECRETARIES IN A CONVERSATIONAL DIALOGUE. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT USE COMPARABLE DATA IN SETTING SALARIES, BUT RATHER THEY CONSIDER THE COST OF LIVING AND TRY TO GIVE NOMINAL COST OF LIVING SALARY INCREASES AND ENSURE THAT COMPETITIVE HEALTH BENEFITS ARE BEING PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES THE FINAL COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND DOCUMENTS SUCH APPROVAL IN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES. | ||
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. | |
| CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: | PRIOR PERIOD ADJ PER AUDIT - UNREALIZED G/L -276,912. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -276,912. |
| FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12: | THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM ON A MODIFIED CASH, FEDERAL INCOME TAX BASIS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2011. | |
| FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 7A: | THE GROSS PROCEEDS AND COST BASIS FOR THE SALE OF SECURITES WAS NOT READILY AVAILABLE. |
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