New England Car Wash Association Inc

“New england association services is the management company for the association.”

“The association shall have two 2 classes of members regular voting members and non-voting members. The designation of such classes, the qualifications of the members of such classes, and the rights and responsibilities of the members of such classes shall be as stated herein, as modified from time to time by the board. There shall be two 2 sub-classifications within the regular voting member classification, namely operator member any person, corporation, partnership or other entity which operates a carwash or detail establishment. There shall be only one 1 regular voting member per such person, corporation, partnership or other entity. Supplier member any person, corporation, partnership or other entity which manufactures and/or offers for sale carwash or detail equipment, supplies and/or services to or for the use of a carwash or detail establishment. There shall be only one regular voting member per such supplier person, corporation, partnership or other entity. Non-voting member any other person, corporation, partnership, or entity that wants to join but does not meet regular member requirements.”

“The officers of the association and board members shall be elected at the annual meeting of the association. Or, if the election shall not be held at such meeting, such election shall be held between september 1 and december 31, via mailed ballot as directed by the board of directors. Only regular members may hold elective office or vote and shall be entitled to one vote at any general membership meeting when present in person.”

“A copy of the 990 is sent to the board for review and approval before the president signs.”

“Neca maintains a conflict of interest policy within its leadership manual, which is updated annually. Must be acknowledged annually and signed/initialed by board of directors and officers.”

“Neca maintains a whistleblower policy within its leadership manual, which is updated annually. Must be acknowledged annually and signed/initialed by board of directors and officers.”

“Neca maintains a record retention and destruction policy within its leadership manual, which is updated annually. Must be acknowledged annually and signed/initialed by board of directors and officers.”

“Answered no - but there is no compensation for anyone in the association.”

“Governing documents, policies, and/or financial statements are available upon request of the board members or the management company.”

“The purpose of the association shall be to advance and safeguard the business interests of the vehicle washing industry in general and its members in particular, to foster and promote more cordial relationships between ourselves, our employees and the motoring public. Additionally, we exist to supplement the efforts of the international carwash association by enhancing the position of the vehicle washing industry on the local level as well as the national level.”

“Fall and winter dinner meetings are a great opportunity to share challenges and solutions. Take advantage of offer high visibility sponsorship opportunities. Participate in our annual golf outing for fun and charity, and other social events. Neca, in conjunction with other associations in our region, brings you the northeast regional carwash convention nrcc, a trade show produced by those in our industry for our industry.”

“Neca news brief, our bi-monthly broadcast, keeps you up to date on association activities, member benefits and our legislative monitoring results northeast carwasher, our quarterly regional magazine, puts you in touch with activities in the entire northeast neca e-news, our quarterly news-you-can use e- ewsletter, keeps you informed between issues of the magazine.”

“Take advantage of business-to-business networking and one-stop shopping at our annual members-only bus tour / table top show. Supplier members receive discounted exhibit space. Our market research and other studies help you address business challenges. Members can download a copy of our customer attitude research from the members-only section of this web site. Educational programs and problem-solving sessions are presented at our dinner meetings. Visit the members-only section of the website to see copies of presentations.”

“In 2024, the financials were maintained by the finance director of the management company, who is an independent of the association. The associaton. The financials were not audited by an independent accountant.”

“The board reviews the financials bi-monthly.”