Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE MISSION OF THIS DEPARTMENT SHALL BE TO ENCOURAGE FIRE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, AND TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY BY FIRE WITHIN OUR DISTRICT AND THROUGH MUTUAL AID TO ADJACENT TERRITORIES. |
| FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION | FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | DEMONSTRATIONS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN, AND TAKING PART IN MANY OTHER EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS. THE FIRE PREVENTION MESSAGE IS SPREAD IN MANY WAYS, INCLUDING FIREHOUSE TOURS, SCHOOL VISITS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING, ALL OF WHICH PROVIDE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE TO PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY IN THEIR HOMES AND DURING THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES. |
| RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 | J.H. NELSON, JR. J.D. NELSON CHAPLAIN PRESIDENT J.A. NELSON FIRE CHIEF ALL HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP |
| CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | THE DEPARTMENT CONSISTS OF SIX TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP: PROBATIONARY, JUNIOR, ACTIVE, HONORARY, LIFETIME, AND AUXILIARY. THE FIREFIGHTING COMPONENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO PROBATIONARY, JUNIOR, ACTIVE, AND LIFETIME MEMBERS. PROBATIONARY MEMBERS ARE PERSONS OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND STANDING WHO SHALL BE AT LEAST SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND RESIDE IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY AND NOT BELONG TO ANOTHER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY IN THE COUNTY. JUNIOR MEMBERS ARE PERSONS BETWEEN SIXTEEN AND EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND MUST RESIDE IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY AND NOT BELONG TO ANOTHER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY IN THE COUNTY. ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE PERSONS OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND STANDING WHO SHALL BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND RESIDE IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY AND NOT BELONG TO ANOTHER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY IN THE COUNTY. HONORARY MEMBERS ARE LIMITED TO ANY ACTIVE MEMBER WHO, BECAUSE OF AGE, CONDITION OF HEALTH, OR OTHER GOOD CAUSE, CANNOT FURTHER ASSUME THEIR DUTIES TO THE DEPARTMENT AS AN ACTIVE MEMBER. PROSPECTIVE HONORARY MEMBERS SHALL HAVE SERVED A MINIMUM OF TEN YEARS AS AN ACTIVE MEMBER. PROBATIONARY AND JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP TIME CAN BE INCLUDED. LIFETIME MEMBERS SHALL BE LIMITED TO AN ACTIVE MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING WHO HAS SERVED AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AS AN ACTIVE MEMBER. AUXILIARY MEMBERS ARE PERSONS OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND STANDING, AT LEAST SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE, WHO WILL ABIDE BY THE PREAMBLE AND BY-LAWS OF THE SEVENTH DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY. AUXILIARY MEMBERS MUST LIVE IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY AND CAN BE A MEMBER OF ANOTHER FIRE OR RESCUE SQUAD AUXILIARY. |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | ALL ELECTIVE OFFICERS SHALL BE ELECTED AT THE REGULAR NOVEMBER BUSINESS MEETING OR THE NEXT REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING FOLLOWING THEIR NOMINATION. ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES WHOSE NOMINATIONS WERE PLACED ON RECORD AT THE PRECEDING BUSINESS MEETING SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN THE ELECTION. ALL ELECTIVE OFFICERS SHALL BE ELECTED BY SECRET BALLOT, AND MUST RECEIVE A MAJORITY VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING. ABSENTEE BALLOTS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED. THE BY-LAWS OUTLINE PROCEDURES FOR VOTES FAILING TO GIVE A MAJORITY. |
| DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | PROBATIONARY AND JUNIOR MEMBERS HAVE NO VOTE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE DEPARTMENT. ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON ALL AFFAIRS OF THE DEPARTMENT, EXCEPT WHEN ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE OR WHEN THEY HAVE NOT ATTENDED THREE OF THE SIX PREVIOUS BUSINESS MEETINGS, UNLESS EXCUSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. HONORARY MEMBERS HAVE A VOICE BUT NO VOTE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE DEPARTMENT. LIFETIME MEMBERS NOT RETAINING ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP STATUS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON ALL AFFAIRS OF THE DEPARTMENT, EXCEPT WHEN THEY HAVE NOT ATTENDED THREE OF THE SIX PREVIOUS BUSINESS MEETINGS. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | A COMPLETED COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF POSSIBLE OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING ALL MATERIAL FACTS. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION. |
| RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | COST OF GOODS SOLD REPORTED NET FOR TAX 2,319 FUNDRAISING EXPENSE REPORTED NET FOR TAX 9,380 COST OF GOODS SOLD REPORTED NET FOR TAX -2,319 FUNDRAISING EXPENSE REPORTED NET FOR TAX -9,380 |
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