Metal Building Manufacturers Association

“The association is managed by thomas associates, inc., who provides all supporting and management duties.”

“Changed term of board members and officers from one year to two years.”

“The association has the following classes of membership: metal building systems manufacturer membership: the metal building systems manufacturer membership of the association shall consist of firms which are, and have been for a minimum of two years immediately preceding the date of application for membership, engaged in the design and manufacture of metal building systems and the sale of such systems (wherever manufactured and designed) within the united states. For the purposes of this subsection a, a member must (a) employ a registered engineer who supervises the design and drafting activities, and (b) employ detailers and draftsmen to process orders. For purposes of this subsection a, "manufacture" means the regular production of a substantial majority of primary frames being sold in a manufacturer's metal building system. The number of members shall be unlimited. Firms that manufacture metal building systems under multiple trade names may maintain separate, full memberships for each of their trade names or "trade name" memberships. The engineering, drafting and detailing requirements will be fulfilled if those services are supplied to the member by another entity within its corporate organization. Associate membership: entities (except those eligible for metal building systems membership) which regularly supply raw materials, products or services to metal building systems members, or other categories as determined by the board from time to time, shall be eligible to be associate members.”

“Each manufacturer member shall appoint one (1) individual to serve as its authorized representative (the "authorized representative") for purposes of voting. Firms that elect to maintain multiple "trade name" memberships shall designate one of their authorized representatives as a voting member. The representatives of other trade name members of such firms may attend and participate (but not vote) at member meetings. Authorized representatives of trade name members may not serve on the executive committee. Full voting members from the same corporate entity may authorize by proxy any other full voting member from that corporate entity to cast votes on their behalf at member meetings. The associate members shall, in a manner prescribed by the board, choose two individuals representing associate members to be designated associate representatives who will have voting privileges in member meetings. The authorized representatives and designated associate representatives shall, at the annual member meeting, elect, from among the members, officers and a board of directors of not more than eleven (11) members, but at least nine (9) members consisting of the president, vice president, immediate past president, two associate members and four (4) to six (6) other directors.”

“The full membership must approve the annual budget. The board makes all other operational and organizational decisions.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant and reviewed by staff and the executive manager.”

“The fees for independent contractors are determined by and approved by the board of directors.”

“The governing documents, policies and financial statements (form 990) are available upon request.”

“Uncollectible accounts -3,920.”