Natural Stone Institute

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's auditor. Management completes a comprehensive checklist providing answers to questions throughout this form. The information is compiled and input into the appropriate 990 forms, at which time the preparer meets with management to review the input. After management approval of a draft copy of the 990 is emailed to all board members for their preliminary review. The board then discusses both the form 990 and the audited financial statements and approves both at the annual meeting.”

“The board of directors annually reviews and discusses conflicts of interest during the annual meeting. Furthermore, the executive vice president periodically reviews and discusses the policy with employees to review for conflicts.”

“The executive vice president's compensation is determined annually by the board of directors based upon past performance, comparison to industry data and communicated and agreed upon with him through an annual contract which is signed by both a board representative and the executive vice president. The executive vice president has the authority to set the compensation for others within the organization. Except for the executive vice president, the organization had no other highly compensated employees or board members in 2014.”

“The organization makes its governing documents avaialble to new members and the general public by request. The documents can be reviewed in the organization's office or mailed to interested parties.”

“Mia chapters the mia board of directors directed the staff to create and establish local chapters. A local chapter is an extension of the mia with a major emphasis on education and networking. The mia has expanded the program to 3 chapters in 2014. They anticipate opening one additional chapter in 2015. Worker occupational safety in 2014 the mia published two new studies about the impact of radon and radiation. Both reports validated that granite is safe.”

“Accreditation program mia accreditation for natural stone fabricators and commercial contractors recognizes those companies that meet the industry's highest standards for business activities, product knowledge, fabrication and installation. To earn mia accreditation, a company must complete an intensive, rigorous process that includes documentation of its business and employment practices, letters of recommendation, a written examination and site visits to the facility and completed jobs. Advertising the mia continues to advertise on behalf of the natural stone industry in publications catering to designers and architects. This outreach is crucial to our mission of promoting the use of natural stone and to exposing the design community to mia member companies. Education: continuing education program (ceu) for architects and designers continued to be a ceu provider for the american institute of architects, national kitchen & bath association, american society of interior designers (asid), interior designers of canada (idc), interior design educators council (idec), international interior design association (iida), the landscape architecture continuing education system (la ces) which is a collaboration of: the american society of landscape architects (asla), canadian society of landscape architects (csla), council of educators in landscape architecture (cela), council of landscape architectural registration boards (clarb), landscape architectural accreditation board (laab), and landscape architecture foundation (laf). In 2004, mia introduced the concept of mia members (through a 'train the trainer' program), providing training to architects using mia's powerpoints and the mia's aia ceu provider status. Major promotion and training was continued in 2014. Education mia partners with stoneworld magazine to provide regional education the mia again combined forces with stone world magazine to deliver a series of regional education programs for the stone industry. This program offered seminars throughout the us and focused on: analyzing the cost of doing business; exploring alternative product lines and services; showcasing techniques and tips for templating, fabrication and installation; sharing management tips that drive successful stone companies and much more. Endorsed partner program mia members are encouraged to take advantage of an array of value-added business services. The mia's member-friendly, cost-saving business services include collections services, freight & small package shipping, credit card processing, office supplies, lead referrals, and utilities. Ipad applications the mia updated one ipad application in 2014 to promote the use of natural stone to architects and designers: the stones of north america app displays stones in vivid color and offers an array of dynamic capabilities and valuable content for stone selection and use. Users can explore natural stones by type, color, intended use, location, and distance from a project. The third version of this app was released. Migliori award for lifetime achievement the migliori award was established in 2003 to recognize an individual (on a yearly basis) who has made extraordinary contributions to the natural stone industry and the mia. The award is named for mia's long-time technical director, the late vincent r. Migliore, who was its first recipient. Award winners are chosen by the mia board of directors from nominations submitted by the mia membership. In 2014, the award was presented, to jeff matthews, trade international. Mia natural stone scholarship this scholarship was established in 2004 to provide educational opportunities for aspiring fabricators, installers, or administrative apprentices interested in furthering their careers within the natural stone industry. Funds are made available through the generous donations of mia members worldwide. Applications are reviewed by a committee of the mia board of directors, mia staff, and industry veterans. The scholarship”

“Awards 45,712. Postage and shipping 41,692. Independent contractors 33,735. Bank charges 26,834. Miscellaneous 22,450. Job inspections and consulting 19,575. Electronic media production 19,435. Long range planning 14,405. Coverings cosponsorship 8,128. Public relations 6,500. Natural stone council 5,500. Chapter expense 4,842. Truth about granite campaign 2,696.”

“The organization's annual audit is performed by the independent auditor, reviewed internally with management during a draft meeting, then emailed to the board of directors for their review and questions. The board of directors votes to accept the audit at the organization's mid-year board of directors meeting.”