Title
Resolution Recognizing Craftsman Club 4 as a Civic Nonprofit Organization Operating in Ann Arbor for the Purpose of Obtaining a Charitable Gaming License
Memorandum
To obtain a charitable gaming license under Michigan law, a nonprofit organization is required to submit a resolution from its local governing body recognizing it as a community-based organization.
Craftsman Club 4 is a 501(c)3 civic nonprofit agency that is dedicated to advancing the principles of Freemasonry through service, charity, and education enrichment. Their mission is to support the charitable work of St. Mary's Lodge #4, PHA by fostering a supportive and engaging environment where brothers can gather, learn, and serve.
Passage of the attached resolution will allow Craftsman Club 4 to hold qualifying events such as poker tournaments and raffles. They are currently planning for future fundraising events. Passage of this resolution is required in order to obtain final approval from the Charitable Gaming Division of the Bureau of State Lottery for any future events.
Staff
Prepared by: Jacob Adams, Administrative Assistant
Reviewed by: Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, P.A. 382 of 1972, as amended, requires that local civic nonprofit organizations be recognized by resolution adopted by the local governmental subdivision in which the organization conducts its principal activities and that a copy of said resolution be filed with any application for a license to conduct a bingo, raffle or charity game(s);
Whereas, Craftsman Club 4 has requested that it be recognized as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license; and
Whereas, Craftsman Club 4 is a local civic nonprofit organization as defined by P.A. 382 of 1972, as amended, which should be recognized for service, charity, and educational enrichment that strengthens fraternal ties, encourages active broth...
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