Massachusetts Systems Contractors Association

“Form 990,part vi, section a, line 3: msca has contracted with an outside consulting firm to assist with the training of teachers and the recruitment of students.”

“Form 990, part vi, section a line6: this is a trade association with dues paying members.”

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 7a: msca, a trade association has a general dues paying membership. The bod is elected by the general membership.”

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 7b: all decisions are subject to apporval by voting members. Each member company has one vote.”

“Form 990,partvi, section b, line 11: the form 990 is reviewed by the officer signing the return at the time of filing. A copy of the return is available for review by the board of directors upon request.. All tax matters and financial documents are reviewed by the board.”

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“The mission of the association is to educate, defend and promote the systems contracting profession. The association accomplishes these objectives by establishing members ethics relating to the professional dealings between members and the public; providing training classes in industry specific courses for licensing and professional development; fostering good relations with the public and government agencies; promoting the use of fire & security systems for the convenience and protection of the public and providing a medium of exchange of all matters affecting the security and systems industries and the business of the members.”

“Form 990, part 111, line 4d, other program servcies: annual trade show for the alarm & security industry to inform and educate the members of the profession as to new products and methods.”