Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | THERE ARE 4 CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP, SUPPLIERS, DISTRIBUTORS, SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS AND BUSINESS SERVICES MEMBERS ALL IN THE FIELD OF SPECIALTY ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | THE MEMBERS VOTE ANNUALLY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANAGE POLICIES AND RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE BUSINESS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | 25 MEMBERS APPROVAL ARE NEEDED FOR A QUORUM FOR ANY MEETING |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | Management will review the complete 990 before it is filed |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | Annual Signing of conflict of interest policy |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | The compensation committee prepares an employment contract which is approved by the full board of directors |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | The organizations governing documents, policies, financial statements and 990 are available upon written request to the organizations address |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | BAD DEBT: Column (A) - Total = $3889; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | EDUCATION: Column (A) - Total = $786; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | EQUIPMENT LEASE: Column (A) - Total = $7954; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Column (A) - Total = $172; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | MEETING & PROGRAMS: Column (A) - Total = $3485; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $3685; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $600; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | PAST PRESIDENTS: Column (A) - Total = $2263; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $1809; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | PRESIDENT EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $7731; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | PUBLICATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $3085; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | REGIONAL RELATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $5628; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Column (A) - Total = $7412; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | SUNSHINE: Column (A) - Total = $455; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | TECHNOLOGY EXP: Column (A) - Total = $4615; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $7578; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | TEMPORARY HELP: Column (A) - Total = $3205; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| YEAR END CHANGE | IN 2013 THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED IT'S YEAR END TO DECEMBER 31, RESULTING IN A SHORT YEAR RETURN FROM AUGUST 1, 2013 TO DEC 31, 2013 |
| Software ID: | 14000265 |
| Software Version: | 2014v5.0 |