This page has award winners, and recommended titles for kids, PLUS, with one click you can check the catalog for each title.
Do have a look. You'll like it!
http://www.onlib.org/web/kids_teens/kids/read/index.htm
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Finding Award Winning Books for Kids and Teens
This page has award winners, and recommended titles for kids, PLUS, with one click you can check the catalog for each title.
Do have a look. You'll like it!
http://www.onlib.org/web/kids_teens/kids/read/index.htm
Sunday, March 20, 2016
We're Collecting Children's Books
Something new for this year's Garage Sale, on Saturday, June 4.
Many families come to the Garage Sale, and the kids usually don't buy anything for themselves.
This year, we'll be giving a book to each child who stops by our sale.
We'll need your help to gather enough books to give away.
Please make sure they're in excellent condition, and appropriate for babies through middle school.
Drop them off in the tote underneath our card catalog. Thank you!
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Robert's Rules of Order
We've had some discussion regarding Robert's Rules of Order, and whether or not the president of an organization can vote.
The answer is yes. "The president has every right and privilege as all voting members. If the president is a member of the voting body, he or she has exactly the same rights and privileges as all other members have, including the right to make motions, to speak in debate, and to vote on all questions. So, in meetings of a small board (where there are not more than about a dozen board members present), and in meetings of a committee, the presiding officer may exercise these rights and privileges as fully as any other member.
However, the impartiality required of the presiding officer of any other type of assembly (especially a large one) precludes exercising the rights to make motions or speak in debate while presiding, and also requires refraining from voting except (i) when the vote is by ballot, or (ii) whenever his or her vote will affect the result.
"http://www.robertsrules.com/faq.html#1
There's no law mandating that nonprofits must make decisions using Robert's Rules.
The Friends of Maxwell use the consensus model for making decisions. Someone presents an idea. The idea is passed around. Comments and discussion are encouraged. The idea can be modified until there is a general consensus among the members in attendance.
For expenditures of more than $250.00, the Executive Board votes on the proposal after a general consensus has been reached at a meeting of the Friends.
The answer is yes. "The president has every right and privilege as all voting members. If the president is a member of the voting body, he or she has exactly the same rights and privileges as all other members have, including the right to make motions, to speak in debate, and to vote on all questions. So, in meetings of a small board (where there are not more than about a dozen board members present), and in meetings of a committee, the presiding officer may exercise these rights and privileges as fully as any other member.
However, the impartiality required of the presiding officer of any other type of assembly (especially a large one) precludes exercising the rights to make motions or speak in debate while presiding, and also requires refraining from voting except (i) when the vote is by ballot, or (ii) whenever his or her vote will affect the result.
"http://www.robertsrules.com/faq.html#1
There's no law mandating that nonprofits must make decisions using Robert's Rules.
The Friends of Maxwell use the consensus model for making decisions. Someone presents an idea. The idea is passed around. Comments and discussion are encouraged. The idea can be modified until there is a general consensus among the members in attendance.
For expenditures of more than $250.00, the Executive Board votes on the proposal after a general consensus has been reached at a meeting of the Friends.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
501(c)(3) Small Tax Exempt Organizations: Don't Forget your 990N
Don't forget to file your 990N.
If you fail to file for three consecutive years, you'll automatically lose your tax exempt status. Small tax-exempt organizations, whose gross receipts are less than $50,000 a year, aren't required to file form 990, 990-EZ.
These small tax-exempt organizations ARE required to electronically file Form 990-N each year.
This year, file directly at IRS.gov
https://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Annual-Electronic-Filing-Requirement-for-Small-Exempt-Organizations-Form-990-N-e-Postcard
Read the first section, How to File. Click on the link:
Form 990-N Electronic Filing system (e-Postcard).
Since we didn't meet the requirements for returning users, even tho we've filed each year, we had to Register at the First Time Users (left side). Registering takes longer than filing. Don't be thrown off by having to fill in your OWN (principal officer) name, address, etc. Once you've created your profile, it goes quickly. Be prepared to make up a strong password, and enter info for a bunch of security questions. Make sure you print out verification that you submitted your e-postcard.
Here's the phone number for nonprofits: 877-829-5500
If you fail to file for three consecutive years, you'll automatically lose your tax exempt status. Small tax-exempt organizations, whose gross receipts are less than $50,000 a year, aren't required to file form 990, 990-EZ.
These small tax-exempt organizations ARE required to electronically file Form 990-N each year.
This year, file directly at IRS.gov
https://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Annual-Electronic-Filing-Requirement-for-Small-Exempt-Organizations-Form-990-N-e-Postcard
Read the first section, How to File. Click on the link:
Form 990-N Electronic Filing system (e-Postcard).
Since we didn't meet the requirements for returning users, even tho we've filed each year, we had to Register at the First Time Users (left side). Registering takes longer than filing. Don't be thrown off by having to fill in your OWN (principal officer) name, address, etc. Once you've created your profile, it goes quickly. Be prepared to make up a strong password, and enter info for a bunch of security questions. Make sure you print out verification that you submitted your e-postcard.
Here's the phone number for nonprofits: 877-829-5500
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