2015-10-08T12:37:44-05:00 2015-05-31 742900215 MAXWELL LOCKE & RITTER LLP 401 CONGRESS AVENUE SUITE 1100 AUSTIN TX 787019682 990 2014-06-01 741168918 THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN INC JUNI 5124678982 5416 PARKCREST NO 100 AUSTIN TX 78731 RENEE HARVEY TREASURER 5124678982 2015-10-07 1 SEAN HOLCOMB P01249221 5123703200 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z GREGORY NOACK 5416 PARKCREST NO 100 AUSTIN TX 78731 4500900 0 X WWW.JLAUSTIN.ORG X 1934 TX WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN, AND IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. OUR PURPOSE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE. 13 13 0 2236 20766 0 3282673 1611690 0 0 81302 51548 901502 820254 4265477 2483492 356640 351398 0 0 233357 239409 151200 151200 186628 984464 1059335 1725661 1801342 2539816 682150 10584646 11328666 1764656 1768481 8819990 9560185 WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN, AND IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. OUR PURPOSE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE. 0 0 662084 351398 COMMUNITY PROJECTS - THIS REFLECTS MONIES AWARDED THROUGH GRANTS AND FUNDING OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. 264331 FOOD IN TUMMIES (FIT) - PROVIDES WEEKEND NOURISHMENT TO CHILDREN GRADES K-5 WHO QUALIFY FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO FUNDING THIS PROGRAM, THE LEAGUE MAINTAINS A FOOD PANTRY WITHIN OUR HEADQUARTERS. 282115 MEMBERSHIP AND MISSION-RELATED TRAINING FOR MEMBERS. 1208530 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 41 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X X NICOLE ELLIOTT TREASURER 5124678982 5416 PARKCREST SUITE 100 AUSTIN TX 78731 X GREGORY NOACK PRESIDENT 30.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER BUTTERWORTH RECORDING SECRETARY 30.00 X X 0 0 0 RENEE HARVEY TREASURER 30.00 X X 0 0 0 CASIE WENMOHS PRESIDENT ELECT 30.00 X X 0 0 0 BECKY JOHNSON COMMUNITY VICE PRESIDENT 30.00 X X 0 0 0 JENE BEARSE MEMBER AT LARGE 30.00 X 0 0 0 MARIBEN RAMSEY SUSTAINING PRESIDENT 30.00 X 0 0 0 DEBRA ESPINOSA COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL VP 30.00 X X 0 0 0 MEREDITH CLARKE TECHNOLOGY CHAIR 30.00 X 0 0 0 ASHLEY HIGHT ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL VP 30.00 X X 0 0 0 LAURA ROBINSON FUND DEVELOPMENT VP 30.00 X X 0 0 0 LYNDSEY CRAWFORD MEMBER AT LARGE 30.00 X 0 0 0 TERRI BROUSSARD WILLIAMS MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL VP 30.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 REMEDY INTELLIGENT STAFF PO BOX 809474 CHICAGO IL 60680 STAFFING AGENCY 238803 BEN E KEITH PO BOX 1570 FORT WORTH TX 76101 FOOD FOR FIT PROGRAM 206379 FAYRUZ BENYOUSEF CONSULTING 203 AGAVE BLOOM COVE AUSTIN TX 78738 FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT 149200 3 347608 204766 1059316 224351 1611690 51548 51548 367625 90590 277035 277035 277035 1230081 1230081 0 1206733 204766 690263 516470 20766 495704 10510 6474 4036 4036 OTHER INCOME 900099 22713 22713 22713 2483492 22713 20766 828323 351398 351398 239409 167586 71823 14150 14150 151200 151200 29271 11392 14259 3620 2509 2509 59371 14298 41638 3435 48666 35429 13237 110267 38898 71369 31249 31249 40239 40239 37744 37744 FIT PROGRAM EXPENSES 239783 239783 COATS FOR KIDS PROGRAM 134767 134767 NATIONAL DUES 103619 103619 BANK CHARGES 59773 23263 29118 7392 147927 88097 38849 20981 1801342 1208530 406184 186628 189336 2443362 477240 424740 2331873 1906857 3991 4015 18725 14082 93785 99708 5331693 2304677 2924539 3027016 2298683 2377309 2246474 1031577 10584646 11328666 17223 34693 595731 657086 1125000 1050000 26702 26702 1764656 1768481 X 5557096 6007474 3262894 3552711 8819990 9560185 10584646 11328666 682150 58045 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1071817 1361516 1897736 3282673 1611690 9225432 32990 21034 14614 14313 10510 93461 1103164 1229400 1231027 1201238 1206733 5971562 2207971 2611950 3143377 4498224 2828933 15290455 100000 80000 1000000 50000 1230000 0 100000 80000 1000000 50000 1230000 14060455 350189 363744 429937 367788 419173 1930831 350189 363744 429937 367788 419173 1930831 4553 7228 15981 50704 22713 101179 2562713 2982922 3589295 4916716 3270819 17322465 0.81170 0.81000 0.11150 0.11380 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1072466 2415 12769 45000 11073 1031577 1059250 561 113530 90000 10875 1072466 1005012 2070 137739 75000 10571 1059250 1032365 2670 -24173 5850 1005012 955936 2166 154648 75000 5385 1032365 1.00000 1 0 1889509 1889509 1763430 1180685 582745 1180230 790210 390020 498524 333782 164742 3027016 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OTHERS 1031577 F 1031577 TENANT SECURITY DEPOSIT 26702 26702 3982087 58045 653223 787327 1498595 2483492 0 2483492 3241892 653223 787327 1440550 1801342 0 1801342 PART V, LINE 4: THE FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE ENDOWMENT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES 690,263. RENTAL EXPENSES 90,590. COST OF SALES 6,474. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES 690,263. RENTAL EXPENSES 90,590. COST OF SALES 6,474. X X X X X X 1 FAYRUZ BENYOUSEF CONSULTING 203 AGAVE BLOOM COVE AUSTIN TX 78738 FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT 0 458095 151200 306895 458095 151200 306895 A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR 1411499 204766 1206733 110875 112306 19451 447631 1411499 204766 1206733 110875 112306 19451 447631 690263 516470 1 ANIMAL TRUSTEES OF AUSTIN PO BOX 14542 AUSTIN TX 78761 742673018 501(C)(3) 17500 TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT RESPONSIBLE PET CARE, ELIMINATE THE NUMBER OF UNWANTED ANIMALS BORN EACH YEAR IN CENTRAL TEXAS AND TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE PET CARE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL CITIZENS. CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION 8509 FM 969 BUILDING 2 AUSTIN TX 78724 742562585 501(C)(3) 20000 TO ASSIST IN REDUCING THE TRAUMA FOR CHILDREN DURING THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. DRESS FOR SUCCESS 701 TILLERY ST STE A-5 BOX 11 AUSTIN TX 78702 134220559 501(C)(3) 23500 TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE OF DISADVANTAGED WOMEN BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, A NETWORK OF SUPPORT AND THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO HELP WOMEN THRIVE IN WORK AND IN LIFE. PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHILDREN 14000 SUMMIT DRIVE AUSTIN TX 78728 432004770 501(C)(3) 25000 TO CULTIVATE RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN THE GREATER AUSTIN AREA THROUGH SUPPORT TO CPS CASEWORKERS. SUSTAINABLE FOOD CENTER 2921 E 17TH ST BUILDING C AUSTIN TX 78702 742441468 501(C)(3) 12149 TO ASSIST IN CULTIVATING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY BY STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS, AFFORDABLE FOOD. TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 1100 WEST 45TH STREET AUSTIN TX 78756 742195206 170(C) 5720 TO PROVIDE THE CONTINUUM OF STATEWIDE PLACEMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND THE STATEWIDE RESOURCES TO PARENTS OF THESE CHILDREN AND PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THEM. THE ARC OF THE CAPITAL AREA 2818 SAN GABRIEL AUSTIN TX 78705 741294429 501(C)(3) 15000 TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND CHOICE BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE CENTER 202 SOUTH LAMAR AUSTIN TX 78704 741369410 501(C)(3) 13225 TO ASSIST IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE SUMMER MUSICAL THAT EXPLORE COMPLEX AND TIMELY TOPICS SUCH AS RACE, GENDER, SEXUALITY, FREEDOM, RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMPASSION. AUSTIN HUMANE SOCIETY 124 W ANDERSON LANE AUSTIN TX 78752 746013665 501(C)(3) 20000 TO SAVE AUSTIN'S HOMELESS CATS AND DOGS, EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION. AUSTIN ZOO AND ANIMAL SANCTUARY 10808 RAWHIDE TRAIL AUSTIN TX 78736 742927016 501(C)(3) 10160 ASSIST ANIMALS IN NEED THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION AS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ANIMAL RESCUE FACILITY; PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND YOUTH GROUPS. CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY 7701 N LAMAR BLVD STE 301 AUSTIN TX 78752 742369123 501(C)(3) 25000 TO HELP RECRUIT, SCREEN, TRAIN, AND SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE "GUARDIAN AD LITEM" REPRESENTATION FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN TO HELP REACH A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME. CHILDREN'S DIABETES CAMP OF CENTRAL TEXAS PO BOX 12885 AUSTIN TX 78711 900137641 501(C)(3) 22000 TO ASSIST WITH A FIVE DAY SUMMER CAMP AND TO PROVIDE THOSE ATTENDING REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL STATUS WITH AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER WHILE THEY LEARN TO LIVE WITH DIABETES. THE SETTLEMENT HOME FOR CHILDREN 1600 PAYTON GIN ROAD AUSTIN TX 78758 741200133 501(C)(3) 12740 TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S MOST ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN BY USING LOVE AND COMMITMENT TO INFLUENCE HUMAN BEHAVIOR. CENTER FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE 1077 SOUTH NEWSTEAD ST LOUIS MO 63110 431938770 501(C)(3) 18590 TO FACILITATE THE HEALING PROCESS FOR REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE SURVIVED TORTURE AND WAR, AND TO HELP THEM TRANSCEND THE SUFFERING AND MOVE TOWARD HEALING AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT COLORADO RIVER ALLIANCE 1600 BROADWAY DENVER CO 80202 451209529 501(C)(3) 14000 TO PROTECT THE AQUATIC HEALTH, RIPARIAN HEALTH, WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT DRIVE A SENIOR 2498 EAST PALM VALLEY BLVD ROUND ROCK TX 78665 203414707 501(C)(3) 15000 TO PROVIDE FREE TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS GENAUSTIN PO BOX 3122 AUSTIN TX 78761 742837732 501(C)(3) 18000 TO SUPPORT AND GUIDE GIRLS TO MAKE WISE CHOICES AS THEY NAVIGATE THE UNIQUE PRESSURES OF GIRLHOOD JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL TEXAS PO BOX 684571 AUSTIN TX 78768 741688335 501(C)(3) 15000 TO FOSTER WORK-READINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS, AND USE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO OWN THEIR ECONOMIC SUCCESS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS 1315 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD AUSTIN TX 78723 742277664 501(C)(3) 11000 TO CREATE, FIND AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN SAFEPLACE PO BOX 19454 AUSTIN TX 78760 741977853 501(C)(3) 17500 STRIVE TO STOP SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ADVOCATE FOR PERSONAL AND SOCIETAL CHANGE THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION AND EDUCATION 20 0 PART I, LINE 2: FOR THE PURPOSE OF MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, THE LEAGUE FOLLOWS EITHER A REIMBURSEMENT METHOD OR A RECEIPTS METHOD. FOR REIMBURSEMENTS, GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST COMPLETE A FORM AND PROVIDE RECEIPTS BEFORE RECEIVING REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS. GRANTS IN THIS CATEGORY ARE: COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND DONE IN A DAY. UPON APPROVAL AND A SIGNED CONTRACT, OTHER GRANT RECIPIENTS RECEIVE THEIR CHECK AND HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME TO RETURN RECEIPTS FOR OUR RECORDS. EXAMPLES OF THESE INCLUDE: EMERGENCY (FORMERLY COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE) FUND, DISASTER FUND AND SPONSORSHIP FUND. X 39 48229 COST X OTHER VARIOUS 11 124400 FAIR MARKET VALUE X AUCTION ITEMS 290 51724 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 SECTION 1. CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP A. ACTIVE ACTIVE MEMBERS ("ACTIVES") ARE THOSE WOMEN WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND WHO, HAVING BEEN ADMITTED TO ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP, FULFILL THEIR MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THEY BECOME SUSTAINING MEMBERS. B. PROVISIONAL PROVISIONAL MEMBERS ("PROVISIONALS") ARE THOSE WOMEN WHO ARE ENGAGED IN COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP. C. SUSTAINER SUSTAINING MEMBERS ("SUSTAINERS") ARE THOSE WOMEN WHO HAVE REACHED THE AGE LIMIT FOR ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP. SUSTAINING MEMBERS OF THE LEAGUE SHALL BE MEMBERS OF THE SUSTAINING MEMBERS ASSOCIATION. SECTION 2. CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP A. A CANDIDATE FOR PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 25 YEARS OF AGE AND NO MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF AGE ON MAY 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH SHE IS PROPOSED AS A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBERSHIP. B. A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBERSHIP SHALL MEET THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE GENERAL POLICIES. C. A CANDIDATE SHALL POSSESS AN INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERISM, A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND AN INTEREST IN DEVELOPING HER POTENTIAL FOR VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. D. NO ADDITIONAL CRITERIA SHALL BE USED. SECTION 3. PROPOSAL OF CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE PROPOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEAGUE'S GENERAL POLICIES. SECTION 4. ELECTION TO ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP PROVISIONALS SHALL BE VOTED TO ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP. SECTION 5. REQUIREMENTS OF MEMBERSHIP AN ACTIVE OR PROVISIONAL MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE LEAGUE SHALL MEET HER FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, SATISFACTORILY PERFORM HER PLACEMENT OBLIGATIONS AND MEET HER WAYS AND MEANS OBLIGATIONS. A SUSTAINING MEMBER SHALL MEET HER FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. SECTION 6. PRIVILEGES OF CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP A. ACTIVES ACTIVE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, SERVE ON ELECTED COMMITTEES, SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR AS COMMITTEE CHAIRS, SPONSOR CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP, SERVE AS CONFERENCE DELEGATES, SERVE AS REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMUNITY BOARDS AND APPLY FOR A LEAVE OF ABSENCE, PROVIDED ANY ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL HAVE THE PRIVILEGES REGARDING TRANSFER AND STATUS GRANTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL. B. PROVISIONALS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THEY ARE ADMITTED AS ACTIVES, PROVISIONAL MEMBERS SHALL NOT HAVE ANY PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO VOTE OR APPLY FOR A LEAVE OF ABSENCE, EXCEPT THE PRIVILEGES REGARDING TRANSFER AND STATUS GRANTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL. C. SUSTAINERS SUSTAINERS SHALL HAVE ALL THE PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP, EXCEPT THAT THEY MAY NOT HOLD OFFICE, SERVE ON ELECTED COMMITTEES (EXCEPT IN AN ADVISORY POSITION), SERVE AS COMMITTEE CHAIRS OR VOTE. HOWEVER, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SUSTAINING MEMBERS ASSOCIATION SHALL BE A VOTING MEMBER OF THE LEAGUE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE ORGANIZATION NOMINATES ITS GOVERNING BODY (BOARD OF DIRECTORS) THROUGH NOMINATION BY THE LEAGUE'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE. AT THE JANUARY GENERAL MEETING, THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL PRESENT TO THE MEMBERSHIP (I)A SINGLE SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR ALL OFFICERS AND SUCH OTHER POSITIONS AS THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED TO NOMINATE AS SET FORTH IN THE GENERAL POLICIES, (II)A SLATE OF SIX CANDIDATES FOR THE TWO MEMBERS-AT-LARGE POSITIONS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND (III)A DOUBLE SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR THE ELECTED POSITIONS ON THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS MAY BE MADE BY A WRITTEN PETITION SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN TEN PERCENT OF THE ACTIVE MEMBERS, PROVIDED THAT EACH NOMINEE CONSENTS IN WRITING TO HER NOMINATION. THE PETITION AND THE WRITTEN CONSENT SHALL BE FILED WITH THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE NO LESS THAN TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE MARCH GENERAL MEETING AND SHALL BE PRESENTED WITH THE SLATE. THE CANDIDATES SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE MARCH GENERAL MEETING. THE TWO CANDIDATES ON THE MEMBER-AT-LARGE BALLOT RECEIVING THE MOST VOTES SHALL BE ELECTED TO THE BOARD. THE SEVEN CANDIDATES ON THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE BALLOT RECEIVING THE MOST VOTES SHALL BE ELECTED TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. THE CHAIRS AND TREASURERS, AS APPROPRIATE, OF THE REMAINING STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE SIX ASSISTANT COUNCIL ASSISTANTS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS OF THE BOARD MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP: - ANY EXPENDITURE FOR UNBUDGETED ITEM IN EXCESS OF $5000 - ANY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY REQUIRING MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE - ANY COMMUNITY PROJECT - ANY COMMUNITY GIFT - INITIATION OF SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC ISSUE (LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL, ETC) - AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP IN MARCH 2011, THE AMENDMENT PROVISIONS WERE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT FUTURE AMENDMENTS RELATED TO REQUIREMENTS OF MEMBERSHIP OF THE GENERAL LEAGUE POLICIES REQUIRED THE APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP AND THAT ALL OTHER AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL LEAGUE POLICIES REQUIRED ONLY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT ELECT, TREASURER AND TREASURER ELECT WILL REVIEW THE 990 DRAFT. THE COMPLETED COPY WILL ALSO BE EMAILED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE PROCESS IS MONITORED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE MEMBERS EDUCATE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ABOUT THE POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY CURRENT OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR TRUSTEE AND HAS NO EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ALSO POSTS THEM ON ITS WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.