How to Protect Lodge Leadership and Board Members
Leaders make daily decisions that impact the success of their organization. As a leader, these Lodge members are expected to accept the same guidelines and duties that the heads of major corporations follow: the duties of diligence, loyalty and care.
Despite leaders having the best interests of the organization at heart, they can make mistakes and their choices can be questioned. Costly claims can ensue, especially if the leader’s decision forced a financial burden on the organization. These claims of mismanagement, or breach of fiduciary duties, can threaten your Post’s funds and the personal assets of your directors, officers and trustees.
Examples of Claims Against Leadership
Consider these real claim scenarios: Despite your non-profit status, your leadership can be sued for actual or alleged […]