Association of Independent Manufacturers'/Representatives

“Cm services, inc. Manages all aspects of the organization's operations in accordance with the organization's bylaws and policies. Operations may include, but are not limited to, administration, membership, finance and accounting, convention/tradeshow/meeting planning, education, marketing, information technology, and government relations. Cm services, inc. Employees provide these services. Management fees paid to cm services, inc. Amounted to $200,000 for the year ended december 31, 2024. Accounts payable at december 31, 2024 includes $8,745 due to cm services, inc.”

“The organization functions as an independent sales representative association and is governed by its members. Members are broken out between two categories; full members and honornary members. A full member is any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the ihcpi industry as an independent sales representative of manufacturers. An honorary member is a member voted in unanimously by members present at a duly organized board of directors meeting. Honorary members shall be exempt from payment of dues or fees and shall be entitled to all the privileges of regular members, except the right to vote or hold office.”

“Only the organization's full members may vote to elect the governing board.”

“The management company works closely with the form 990 preparer in answering all questions on the form as well as providing accurate financial and other information for inclusion. A draft of the form is then reviewed by the management company prior to finalization. Any changes they determine are required are incorporated into the form prior to issue. A draft is also provided to the governing board prior to filing.”

“Aim/r monitors conflicts of interest through (a) open communications with our board and membership, (b) utilizing a third-party professional association management company to manage aim/r, (c) by requiring two or more executive committee members be involved in all business transactions, and (d) putting all business transactions to a vote of our full body.”

“Forms are made available upon request.”

“Statements are made available upon request.”