| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 | Freemasonry is a member organization |
| Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a | The general membership elects the five principle officers: the Worshipful Master/President, Senior Warden/1st Vice President, Junior Warden/2nd Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The remainder of officers are appointed by the Worshipful Master/President. |
| Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b | Decisions of the governing body (the selected officers referenced above) - if not within the guidelines of the Digest of Masonic Law and/or the By-Laws of a particular Lodge, require the approval of the general membership. |
| Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8a | Minutes are kept for all stated and called membership meetings. |
| Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 | The Treasurer prepares all year end documents, and the Finance Committee members audit the financial records to ensure accuracy. Once the audit is final, these year-end documents are utilized and transported by the Treasurer to a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for preparation of the annual Form IRS 990 and other required documents (i.e. IRS Schedule D and IRS Schedule O). After preparation, a final review for accuracy is completed and the forms are photocopied for Lodge records prior to submission electronically to the IRS. A copy is provided to Grand Lodge of Free Accepted Masons of Florida for their records |
| Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 | No, documents are not available to the public. |
| List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g | Accounting Fees |
| List of other expenses Part IX line 24e | See Schedule IX line e for all other expenses |
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