National Chimney Sweep Guild

“The national chimney sweep guild is a member driven trade association. Members fill out an application to join and sign a code of ethics. All applications for membership may be subject to approval of a majority of the board of directors.”

“Each voting member of the guild will be allowed to cast one (1) vote for the regional director in it's region and one (1) vote for each at-large director position nominated in given year, provided however, that in an election in which a representative of the associate (supplier) member category is to be elected to an at-large seat on the board of directors, that representative shall be elected only by the votes of the associate (supplier) members on a ballot mailed solely to the members of that category. Candidates receiving the highest number of votes for each position shall be declared elected.”

“All decesions of the membership shall be by majority vote, except as provided herin. All voting members shall be entitled to one (1) vote.”

“The 990 is prepared by an independent cpa and reviewed by the director of finance and then provided to the board of directors for review prior to filing.”

“Disclosure of any conflicts of interest are required to be made on atleast an annual basis. Any relationship or circumstance that is created or arises in the interim should be disclosed. Depending on the circumstances, full or limited recusal or other measures, including resignation may be required by the board of directors. Violation of the policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from guild office or position and expulsion from the guild.”

“The current executive director was hired by a hiring committee established by the board of directors. Compensation was based upon the salary history and comparable salaries in the industry. A salary range was alloted by the board of directors. Salary was proposed by the hiring committee within the range alloted by the board of directors.”

“The governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. In addition, the financial statements are published in sweeping, the journal of chimney and venting technology, annually.”

“Debbie wiedwald - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023. Steven scally - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023. Bill thornton - 300 brookside avenue, unit 31b, ambler, pa 19002. Michaele dempsey - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023. Robby murphy - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023. Gary smalling - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023. Matt mair - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023. James owens - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023. David steward - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023. Jake cromwell - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023. Doug rivas - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023. Tom hunkele - 1255 sw prairie trail pkwy, ankeny, ia 50023.”

“Chimney professional 65,671. Member service expenses 37,143. Program adminsitration 33,671. Committee expenses 19,676.”

“No changes from prior years.”