Homegrid Forum

“The organization delegates the majority of operations secretariat duties to the management company, vital technical marketing, inc. Including but not limited to administration of the majority of meetings, assistance with membership duties and all financial duties.”

“There are three levels of membership: promoters,contributors and adopters. Promoter benefits include: (1) provide feedback and comments on any homegrid forum generated documents (2) company listing on homegrid forum web site, including company logo hyperlinked to promoter web site (3) attend members-only events such as training seminars and interoperability plugfests (4) access to compliance testing and tools at discounted rates (5) use of the homegrid forum name and/or logo (6) access to members-only area of the homegrid forum web site including promoter-only discussion groups and subscription to homegrid forum mailing lists (7) participate in workgroups and/or serve as a workgroup chair (8) ability to review draft specifications, pre-release documents, selected business documents and other materials as determined by the board of directors (9) participate in compliance workshops prior to general release of documentation (10) eligible for election to the board of directors. Contributor benefits include: (1) provide feedback and comments on homegrid forum generated documents (2) company listing on homegrid forum web site, including hyperlink to contributor web site (3) attend members-only events such as training seminars and interoperability plugfests (4) access to compliance testing and tools at discounted rates (5) use of the homegrid forum name and/or logo (6) access to members-only area of the homegrid forum web site and subscription to homegrid forum mailing lists (7) participate in workgroups (8) access to pre-release documents (9) participate in compliance workshops. Adopter benefits include: (1) company listing on homegrid forum web site (2) attend members-only events such as training seminars and interoperability plugfests (3) access to compliance testing and tools at standard rates (4) use of the homegrid forum name and/or logo (5) access to members-only area of the homegrid forum web site and subscription to homegrid forum mailing lists”

“The promoter members can elect the governing body.”

“The form 990 was sent to the officers (president, chairman, vice president, and treasurer) of the organization and one officer is required to approve prior to filing of the form 990.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon written request.”

“Homegrid forum is a global, non-profit trade group promoting the international telecommunication union's g.hn standardization efforts for next-generation home networking. Homegrid promotes adoption of g.hn through technical and marketing efforts, addresses certification and interoperability of g.hn-compliant products, and cooperates with complementary industry alliances. By developing a worldwide standard using a unified mac/phy for coaxial, phone line and powerline networking, it g.hn enables operators to deploy home networks most cost-effectively; enables consumer electronics manufacturers to develop cost-effective connected home equipment for the worldwide market; and provides consumers a range of interoperable products.”

“The homegrid volunteers serve as officers and board members and contribute to specification development, help develop and maintain the certification program, and assist with marketing and promotion of hgf technologies.”