Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS | FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | VOLUNTEERS ARE USED TO: 1. OPERATE THE ANNUAL CONVENTION 2. VARIOUS BOARD COMMITTEES SUCH AS MEMBERSHIP AND PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEES 3. THE WORLD IS DIVIDED INTO TERRITORIES, EACH TERRITORY HAS A TERRITORIAL VICE PRESIDENT THAT REPRESENTS THE ORGANIZATION TO THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | FORM 990, PART VI | THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ALONG WITH A WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY AND A RECORDS RETENTION POLICY IN JANUARY OF 2011 |
| MATERIAL DIFFERENCES IN VOTING RIGHTS EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI | FROM THE ORGANIZATIONS' "CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS"- "NO PAST INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT, AS SUCH, SHALL BE ENTITLED TO CAST MORE THAN ONE VOTE ON EACH PROPOSITION SUBMITTED AT ANY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THE TOTAL VOTES CAST BY ALL SUCH PAST INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTS, AS SUCH, ATTENDING SAID MEETING, OR VOTING ON ANY PROPOSAL, SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN FIVE. THE VOTES OF SUCH PAST INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTS SHALL BE TAKEN SEPARATELY AND, IF THE NUMBER OF THOSE VOTING SHALL BE IN EXCESS OF FIVE, THEN THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF EACH VOTE SHALL BE SO ALLOCATED SO THAT THE FIVE VOTES SHALL BE DIVIDED AMONG ALL PAST INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTS VOTING ON ANY SUCH PROPOSAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BE ENTITLED TO MORE THAN ONE VOTE." |
| RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 | BECKI WELLS WILLIAM WELLS EXEC COMMITT PAST PRESIDE SPOUSE |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ON THREE YEAR TERMS, ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT ELECT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP ANNUALLY. |
| DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | ANY CHANGES IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSTITUTION OR BY-LAWS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING CHAPTERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B | THE ORGANIZATION HAS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS CALLED "RINGS" LOCATED AROUND THE WORLD. EACH CHAPTER IS FINANCIALLY AUTONOMIS AND HAS NO OBLIGATION TO PAY THE PARENT ORGANIZATION ANYTHING. HISTORICALLY THERE HAVE NOT BEEN PAYMENTS TO THE PARENT ORGANIZATION FROM THE LOCAL RINGS. THE STRUCTURE BETWEEN THE PARENT ORGANIZATION IS AN ELECTED OFFICE CALLED TERRITORIAL VICE PRESIDENTS. PER THE PARENT ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS "THE TERRITORIAL VICE PRESIDENTS SHALL PROVIDE A LINK BETWEEN THE MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF MAGICIANS AND THE BORAD OF TRUSTEES TO PROMOTE COOPERATION AND COMMUNICATION. THEY SHALL GIVE ASSISTANCE, ADVICE AND CEREMONIAL SUPPORT TO THE RINGS IN THEIR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY. THE TERRITORIAL VICE PRESIDENTS ARE DIRECTLY ANSWERABLE TO THE TERRITORIAL VICE PRESIDENT NOMINATIONS / RING COUNSELOR COMMITTEE FOR CARRYING OUT THE DUTIES CONTAINED IN THEIR JOB DESCRIPTION. THEY SHALL SUBMIT TO THIS COMMITTEE AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THEIR ACTIVITIES..." |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | ANY KNOWN CONFILCTS OF INTERESTS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | ALL SALARIES AND HOURLY RATES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | ALL SALARIES AND HOURLY RATES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ARE APPROVED. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE INTERNATIONIAL HEADQUARTERS OFFICE IN ST. CHARLES, MO |
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