| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 | DURING THE YEAR THE LODGE HAD AN AVERAGE MEMBERSHIP OF 193. PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ARE SPONSERED BY AN EXISITING MEMBER AND THEN REVIEWED BY AN INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE. THE INVESTGATION COMMITTEE THEN AT A REGULAR LODGE MEETING RECOMENDS THE APPLICANT AND THE MEMBERS PRESENT VOTE TO INCLUDE HIM/HER OR NOT. |
| Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a | ANNUALLY THE LODGE MEMBERSHIP ELECTS OFFICERS AND A FIVE YEAR TRUSTEE |
| Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b | ALL DECISIONS BY THE OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES REQUIRE A DISCUSSION AND VOTE BY THE MEMBERSHIP |
| Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 | THE OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES ARE PROVIDED COPIES FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE 990 RETURN. |
| Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c | THE STATUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE BY-LAWS OF THE LODGE AND THE OATH OF MEMBERSHIP EXPLICITLY PROHIBIT THE STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP TO BE USED FOR PERSONAL GAIN. WHENEVER A MEMBER IS DEEMED TO HAVE VIOLATED HIS OBLIGATION THEN SUBORDINATE FORUM CHARGES ARE BROUGHT AND THE SITUATION IS REVIEWED. IF FOUND THAT THE MEMBER HAS CONDUCTED ACTIVITIES THAT ARE CONSIDERED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THEN HE/SHE MAY BE SUBJECT TO PENALTIES THAT MAY INCLUDE EXPULSION. |
| CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a | THE LEADER OF THE LODGE HAS THE TITLE OF EXALTED RULER. HE IS NOT COMPENSATED EXECPT OF LEGITIMATE EXPENSES THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY RECIEPTS |
| Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b | THE ONLY OFFICERS THAT ARE COMPENSATED ARE THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER. THEIR COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE TRUSTEES, REQUIRE A DISCUSSION AND VOTE BY THE MEMBERSHIP. ONCE AGREED UPON, THEN THE BY-LAWS ARE REVISED AND SENT TO GRAND LODGE FOR APPROVAL |
| Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 | A COPY OF THE IRS FORM 990 OR 990EZ IS SUBMITTED TO THE NJ OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL -DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS CHARITABLE REGISTRATION SECTION. THE FINANCIALS ARE POSTED ON THIER WEB-SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING |
| Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 | ROUNDING DIFFERENCE |
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