Isa Michigan

“Form 990, part 1, line 1, description of organization mission: forestry in michigan, to promote and encourage the use of arboriculture/urban forestry services by homeowners, businesses and other in michigan, to provide for professional development promoting high standards and sound practices within the industry, to work cooperatively with other professional associations in the field of arboriculture/urban forestry towards the attainment of mutually compatable objectives.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 1, description of organization mission: professional development promoting high standards and sound practices within the industry, to work cooperatively with other professional associations in the field of arboriculture/urban forestry towards the attainment of mutually compatable objectives.”

“The organization uses a management company, annie kruise, llc to handle the dailey administrative functions of the organization.”

“The membership categories of the corporation are the following: regular members (professional) - limited to individuals actively engaged in arboriculture and/or urban forestry and realted fields including those engaged in commercial, municipal and utlity arboriculture or who represent or are employed by governmental agencies, or organizations or isitutions, whose principle duties are concerned with research, instruction, extenion, and administration.”

“The treasurer is provided the form 990 for review and then provides feedback to the remaining board members.”

“At the first meeting of each year, the board members are required to sign a conflict of interest document listing all conflicts. Prior to the star of each board meeting, the board members are reminded to state any conflicts of interest based on the discussion and to abstain from voting on any matters where a conflict exists.”

“The executive director is an independent contractor. The contract is reviewed and approved by the board.”