Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The Organization promotes youth programs and interest in Lionism among youth in Missouri. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: The annual Mid Winter Forum provides a venue for Lions from around the state to come together for a day of learning, fellowship and motivation. Approximately 160 Lions attended the Forum held in February 2014. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Promoting the interest of the State of Missouri and Missouri Lionism at the Lions International Convention. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Four issues of the Missouri Lion Newsletter were produced and distributed to the approximately 10,000 Lions Club members in the State of Missouri. The 15 page newsletter serves to keep members up to date on events and activities throughout the state. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents | The District amended its bylaws to allow for annual financial reviews instead of financial audits. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | The membership of the organization consists of all Lions Clubs within the State of Missouri that have been duly chartered by the Lions International and are in good standing. The State of Missouri is divided into seven districts. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | The organization is governed by a seven member Council of Governors. The members of each District elect the Governor for their District at their annual District Convention. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | All constitutional changes are approved by the membership at the annual State Convention. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | Copies of the final Form 990 and all schedules are e-mailed to each council member prior to being filed with the IRS. Council members are asked to review the return individually and to contact the return preparer or the Secretary/Treasurer with any questions. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | The Organization stands ready to follow procedures outlined in the conflict of interest policy to determine whether a conflict of interest exists and to address identified conflicts of interest. The Organization stands ready to enforce violations of the policy should the situation arise. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | Compensation is set at a level comparable to other organizations in order to maintain a reasonably competitive workforce and is determined annually by persons knowledgeable in compensation who have no financial interest in the determination. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | Compensation is set at a level comparable to other organizations in order to maintain a reasonably competitive workforce and is determined annually by persons knowledgeable in compensation who have no financial interest in the determination. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. |
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| Software Version: | 2013v3.1 |