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 I, Line 1 | The mission statement of the LSP Association, Inc is to (1) help members to achieve and maintain a standard of practice commensurate with their level of responsibility in overseeing the assessment and remediation of hazardous waste disposal sites, (2) serve as the voice of the membership in communicating with MASSDEP and the LSP Board of Registration, (3) act as the responsible advocate for our membership with respect to regulations, policies, and practices that affect the LSP profession, (4) serve as an educational, informational and communications resource for members and the general public, and (5) provide members with a forum for a timely topics and professional issues, educational programs, and technical and professional information. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 1 | The mission statement of the LSP Association, Inc is to (1) help members to achieve and maintain a standard of practice commensurate with their level of responsibility in overseeing the assessment and remediation of hazardous waste disposal sites, (2) serve as the voice of the membership in communicating with MASSDEP and the LSP Board of Registration, (3) act as the responsible advocate for our membership with respect to regulations, policies, and practices that affect the LSP profession, (4) serve as an educational, informational and communications resource for members and the general public, and (5) provide members with a forum for a timely topics and professional issues, educational programs, and technical and professional information. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 | The organization has delegated its administrative, financial, and membership duties to Virtual, Inc, an association management company. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The association, with 850 members, has two levels of membership - full and associate. The association category includes discounted membership for non-profit or government employees, students and job-seekers. Membership benefits include continuing education and training courses, monthly membership meetings, access to technical and other information on the member-only portion of the LSPA website, opportunities to provide input to policy and legislation, professional development and networking |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | All LSPA members are eligible to vote to elect candidates to the LSPA Board |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The treasurer and executive director review the Form 990 and inform all 9 members of the LSPA Board that they have done so, and that the form is available for their review. The treasurer (or president) then signs the form. A copy of the filed Form 990 is kept by the executive director and the LSPA administrative contractor, Virtual Inc. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The organization makes its governing documents, policies and financial statements available to the public upon request. The organization's tax return and financial statements are also available on GUIDESTAR COM |
| Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a | While her role meets the IRS definition of officer, Wendy Rundle, the LSPA Executive Director, is a contracted consultant, and not an employee |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c | The Association's Board of Directors is charged with the selection of an independent audit firm and review and approval of the audit as they decide is needed |
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