2011-10-12T07:32:12-05:00 2011-05-31 MAXWELL LOCKE & RITTER LLP 401 CONGRESS AVENUE SUITE 1100 AUSTIN TX 787019682 990 2010-06-01 741168918 THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN INC JUNI 5124678982 5416 PARKCREST NO 100 AUSTIN TX 78731 GREGORY NOACK 5124678982 2011-10-10 1 SEAN HOLCOMB 5123703200 2010 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z SANDY ALCALA 5416 PARKCREST NO 100 AUSTIN TX 78731 2764536 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 2181 25521 0 955805 1071817 13751 0 101693 64647 551700 611603 1622949 1748067 1024988 782233 0 0 154706 157963 0 102069 106143 775941 721530 1955635 1763795 -332686 -15728 5597983 6098096 1707119 1827101 3890864 4270995 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 814077 646779 COMMUNITY PROJECTS- THIS REFLECTS MONIES AWARDED THROUGH GRANTS AND FUNDING OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. 148571 135454 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. 290491 MEMBERSHIP AND MISSION-RELATED TRAINING FOR MEMBERS. 1253139 1 1 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 0 1 36 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X GREGORY NOACK TREASURER 5124678982 5416 PARKCREST SUITE 100 AUSTIN TX 78731 X HOLLY MACE MASSINGILL 30.00 X X 0 0 0 SANDY ALCALA 40.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIKA HERNDON 30.00 X X 0 0 0 CASIE WENMOHS 40.00 X X 0 0 0 MORGEN HARDIN 30.00 X X 0 0 0 LORETTA HOLLAND 30.00 X X 0 0 0 REBECCA BRAY 30.00 X X 0 0 0 CATHY MCHORSE 30.00 X X 0 0 0 CATHERINE BIRD 30.00 X X 0 0 0 ROSEMARY WYNN 30.00 X 0 0 0 TINA MCCUTCHIN 30.00 X 0 0 0 SHANNON MERONEY 30.00 X 0 0 0 AMBER CARDEN 30.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 REMEDY INTELLIGENT STAFF 24920 NETWORK PLACE CHICAGO IL 60673 STAFFING 157964 ALBAR PO BOX 5981 AUSTIN TX 78763 PROPERTY MANAGING 138157 LABATT FOOD SERVICE 4500 INDUSTRY PARK PO BOX 137 SAN ANTONIO TX 78291 CATERING 113414 DINI PARTNERS 2727 ALLEN PARKWAY SUITE 1650 HOUSTON TX 77019 PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES 102069 4 290722 434022 347073 174835 1071817 64560 64560 285629 92128 193501 193501 193501 201823 201736 87 87 87 1103164 434022 700836 402328 25521 376807 32990 21769 11221 11221 OTHER INCOME 900099 4553 4553 4553 1748067 4553 25521 646176 782233 782233 157963 78981 78982 17434 17434 102069 102069 22218 22218 34417 31507 2910 44497 27145 16447 905 14660 11728 2932 115832 29784 86048 25146 25146 43486 21743 21743 20524 13341 7183 RESALE SHOP EXPENSES 138157 138157 NATIONAL DUES 77403 77403 MEETINGS & EVENTS 36176 36176 BANK CHARGES 32539 26031 6508 PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 21330 21330 77711 70591 6861 259 1763795 1253139 404513 106143 75905 132605 286917 383188 5000 5000 1689 3293 76091 59613 69618 138033 4801413 2404886 2317848 2396527 1808979 1947472 955936 1032365 5597983 6098096 190 10251 481067 590988 1200000 1200000 25862 25862 1707119 1827101 X 3880864 4254519 10000 16476 3890864 4270995 5597983 6098096 X -15728 395859 X X 0 1 1 X 0 X 1491018 1372828 1173480 955805 1071817 6064948 1928551 1767772 1627481 1206388 32990 6563182 1103164 1103164 3419569 3140600 2800961 2162193 2207971 13731294 0 0 0 13731294 512697 409149 428876 377029 350189 2077940 512697 409149 428876 377029 350189 2077940 8574 13279 5430 4553 31836 3932266 3558323 3243116 2544652 2562713 15841070 0.86680 0.86640 0.13120 0.13200 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 955936 2166 154648 75000 5385 1032365 843424 1167 116641 5296 955936 1017805 1092 -170583 4890 843424 1.00000 1 0 1889509 1889509 1017712 840509 177203 1426947 1178488 248459 467245 385889 81356 2396527 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OTHERS 1032365 F 1032365 TENANT SECURITY DEPOSIT 25862 25862 1748067 1763795 -15728 395859 395859 380131 3655697 395859 697038 814733 1907630 1748067 0 1748067 3275566 697038 814733 1511771 1763795 0 1763795 DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: THE FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE ENDOWMENT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES 700,836. RENTAL EXPENSES 92,128. COST OF SALES 21,769. PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES 700,836. RENTAL EXPENSES 92,128. COST OF SALES 21,769. 1 DINI PARTNERS 2727 ALLEN PKWY STE 1650 HOUSTON TX 77019 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FEASIBILITY 0 0 102069 0 102069 A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR 1537186 434022 1103164 700836 1537186 434022 1103164 700836 700836 402328 1 ANIMAL TRUSTEES OF AUSTIN PO BOX 14542 AUSTIN TX 78761 742673018 501(C)(3) 18000 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. AUSTIN HUMANE SOCIETY 124 W ANDERSON LANE AUSTIN TX 78752 746013665 501(C)(3) 15000 TO SAVE AUSTIN'S HOMELESS DOGS AND CATS, REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. CARITAS OF AUSTIN PO BOX 1947 AUSTIN TX 78767 741909670 501(C)(3) 23000 TO ASSIST CARITAS WITH PROVIDING HOT MEALS FOR PERSONS IN NEED OF A MEAL AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO CARITAS' CLIENTS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO GET AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. CASA - TRAVIS COUNTY 6330 HWY 290 EAST STE 350 AUSTIN TX 78723 742369123 501(C)(3) 23977 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. TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 1100 WEST 45TH STREET AUSTIN TX 78756 742195206 170(C) 5791 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. DRESS FOR SUCCESS 701 TILLERY 11 AUSTIN TX 78702 134220559 501(C)(3) 23300 TO ASSIST DRESS FOR SUCCESS AUSTIN 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. PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN 14000 SUMMIT DR AUSTIN TX 78728 432004770 501(C)(3) 23000 TO CULTIVATE RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN THE GREATER AUSTIN AREA THROUGH SUPPORT TO CPS CASEWORKERS. CON MI MADRE 4315 GUADALUPE ST STE 300 AUSTIN TX 78751 262034766 501(C)(3) 130161 TO PROVIDE HISPANIC FEMALE STUDENTS AND THEIR MOTHERS WITH THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO ENCOURAGE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUCCESS. CHILDREN'S DIABETES CAMP OF CENTRAL TEXASCAMP BLUEBONNET PO BOX 12885 AUSTIN TX 78711 900137641 501(C)(3) 21000 TO ASSIST CHILDREN'S DIABETES CAMP OF CENTRAL TEXAS 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. WESTCAVE PRESERVE 24814 HAMILTON POOL RD ROUND MOUNTAIN TX 78663 510204049 501(C)(3) 18801 TO CONNECT KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO NATURE BY PROVIDING EXPERIENCES AND PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER THE DISCOVERY, EXPLORATION, AND CONSERVATION OF NATURE TO DEVELOP LIFELONG PRACTICES OF SPENDING TIME IN THE NATURAL WORLD. FAITH IN ACTION CAREGIVERS 2601 EXPOSITION BLVD AUSTIN TX 78703 742367556 501(C)(3) 10750 TO ASSIST WITH THE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED TO SENIORS THAT INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, COMPANIONSHIP, GROCERY SHOPPING, TELEPHONE REASSURANCE AND MINOR HOME REPAIR TO ENHANCE THE INDEPENDENCE OF OLDER ADULTS. LEADERSHIP AUSTIN 1609 SHOAL CREEK BLVD AUSTIN TX 78701 742967463 501(C)(3) 14625 TO ASSIST LEADERSHIP AUSTIN IGNITE PASSION FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, WHATEVER ONE'S INTERESTS OR EXPERIENCE LEVEL. COLLEGE FORWARD PO BOX 142308 AUSTIN TX 78714 432003552 501(C)(3) 17450 TO PROVIDE COLLEGE ACCESS AND COLLEGE PERSISTENCE SERVICES TO MOTIVATED, ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THEIR TRANSITION TO COLLEGE AND MAKE THE PROCESS EXCITING AND REWARDING. COLORADO RIVER FOUNDATION 3601 LAKE AUSTIN BOULEVARD AUSTIN TX 78703 742631397 501(C)(3) 10000 TO MOBILIZE FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS, APPRECIATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE COLORADO RIVER AS A SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE FOR THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES 3036 SOUTH FIRST STREET AUSTIN TX 78704 742563260 501(C)(3) 9000 TO CREATE HOUSING WHERE FAMILIES SUCCEED. MARCH OF DIMES 7600 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HIGHWAY S AUSTIN TX 78731 131846366 501(C)(3) 14467 TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF BABIES BY PREVENTING BIRTH DEFECTS, PREMATURE BIRTH AND INFANT MORTALITY. SAFEPLACE PO BOX 19454 AUSTIN TX 78760 742638204 501(C)(3) 20000 TO END SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH SAFETY, HEALING, PREVENTION AND SOCIAL CHANGE. TEXARTS ASSOCIATION FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING PO BOX 342263 AUSTIN TX 78734 861150456 501(C)(3) 5000 TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS LIVING IN LAKEWAY, THE LAKE TRAVIS REGION AND GREATER AUSTIN THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT CELEBRATE THE HUMAN SPIRIT, IGNITE THE IMAGINATION AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DANCE, ACT, SING, CREATE AND ENJOY THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS. TEXAS RIO GRANDE LEGAL AID 300 SOUTH TEXAS BLVD WESLACO TX 78596 741675230 501(C)(3) 13524 TO ENSURE THE WELL BEING AND ECONOMIC STABILITY OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, TO PROTECT POPULATIONS WITH SPECIAL VULNERABILITIES AND TO PRESERVE FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. THE ARC OF CAPITAL AREA 2818 SAN GABRIEL STREET AUSTIN TX 78705 741294429 501(C)(3) 9500 TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THE RISE SCHOOL OF AUSTIN 4220 MONTEREY OAKS BLVD AUSTIN TX 78749 742974364 501(C)(3) 15968 TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AS WELL AS CHILDREN WHO ARE TYPICALLY DEVELOPING. 21 0 PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, 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. CON MI MADRE RECEIVES A CERTAIN AMOUNT EACH YEAR, AND PROVIDES QUARTERLY DELIVERABLES. X 240 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 2 2955 COST X AUCTION ITEMS 811 109805 FAIR MARKET VALUE X OTHER VARIOUS 25 61835 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 1 1 THIRD PARTY USE: PART I, LINE 32B: THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTED WITH AUCTION VAULT, FOR A FEE OF $3,500, TO SOLICIT AND PROCURE AUCTION ITEMS FOR A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE FOLLOWING CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN BYLAWS DURING THE 2010-2011 YEAR: AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP IN OCTOBER 2010, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WERE REMOVED FROM EACH COUNCIL IN AN EFFORT TO MOVE THE JLA BOARD TO MORE OF A GOVERNANCE ROLE THAN A MANAGEMENT ROLE. AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP IN MARCH 2011, THE NOTIFICATION WINDOW TO MEMBERSHIP FOR VOTING ON BYLAWS WAS CHANGED TO A MINIMUM OF 10 DAYS BUT NOT MORE THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE VOTE ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT AS WELL AS ALLOWING NOTICE TO BE PROVIDED VIA MORE CURRENT MEANS OF COMMUNICATION AND ALLOWING VOTING TO OCCUR VIA OTHER MEANS THAN SIMPLY A GENERAL MEETING. THESE CHANGES ARE CONSISTENT WITH WHAT IS OUTLINED IN TEXAS LAWS THAT GOVERN NON-PROFITS. AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP IN MAY 2011, VOTING MAY BE CONDUCTED BY ELECTRONIC VOTING, IF PROVIDED FOR IN THE LEAGUE POLICIES. THE DETAILS OF THE ELECTRONIC VOTING PROCESS IS OUTLINED IN THE LEAGUE POLICIES. THIS CHANGE IS CONSISTENT WITH WHAT IS OUTLINED IN TEXAS LAWS THAT GOVERN NON-PROFITS AND STATE THAT VOTING MAY OCCUR ELECTRONICALLY IF IT IS ALLOWED FOR IN AN ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP IN MAY 2011, VOTING BY PROXY OR ABSENTEE VOTING IS NOT ALLOWED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY PROXY NEEDED FOR ELECTRONIC VOTING. TEXAS NON-PROFIT LAWS STATE THAT IF AN ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS ARE SILENT ON THIS TOPIC, THEN PROXY VOTING IS ALLOWED. THIS PROHIBITS PROXY OR ABSENTEE VOTING AS IT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A DELIBERATIVE ASSEMBLY IN WHICH MEMBERSHIP IS INDIVIDUAL, PERSONAL AND NONTRANSFERABLE. AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP IN MAY 2011, REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVING ON THE BOARD WERE CLARIFIED. 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 REVIEWS THE 990 ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION. 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. FORM 990, PART IX: IN MAY, 2010, THE LEAGUE PURCHASED PROPERTY LOCATED ON BLUFFSTONE DRIVE. THE LEAGUE IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTING A BUILDING ON THIS PROPERTY. THE BUILDING AND THE PROPERTY WILL BE THE FUTURE HOME OF THE LEAGUE'S HEADQUARTERS. ALL CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED COSTS INCURRED DURING THIS PROCESS WILL BE ACCUMULATED IN THE CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS ASSET ACCOUNT. CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 395,859. 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. FORM 990, SCHEDULE G, PART I: THE LEAGUE CONTRACTED WITH THE DINI PARTNERS, INC. IN AUGUST 2010 WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO POSITION ITSELF FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH ACTIVE MEMBERS, SUSTAINERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WILL BE LAUNCHED IN 2011-2012 IN ORDER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE LEAGUE'S FUTURE HEADQUARTERS ON THE BLUFFSTONE PROPERTY PURCHASED IN FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010. THE FUNDRAISING EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS PROCESS ARE ALLOCATED AMONG THE FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE CATEGORIES OF FUNDRAISING AND MEMBERSHIP.