Printing Industry Midwest Inc

“The directors have various business relationships, not all of which are known and public. The directors are aware of and adhere to the conflict of interest policy.”

“Members of the association consist of persons, proprietors, partnerships, firms, and corporations grouped into four classes known as active, inplant, associate, and educational. Persons, proprietorships, firms and corporations engaged in such businesses that would qualify for membership may make application for membership in such form as may be described by the board of directors.”

“Any vacancy occurring on the board may be filled by the remaining members of the board. Any vacancy occurring on the board as a result of removal by the membership of the association may be filled by the membership at the meeting resulting in such removal or at any subsequent meeting of the membership duly called for such purpose.”

“The 990 is prepared by an independant cpa firm and then is reviewed by the president, david radziej, and the cfo, patricia barnum before it is filed.”

“Pim monitors and often records notes or minutes of meetings of members to ensure no topic or discussion that could be construed as conflict of interest is pursued.”

“The president's compensation is determined by a committee that is comprised of members of the board of directors of pim and pim's designated member of the national board of directors of the printing industries of america. The committee determines compensation based on the financial condition of the organization and comparability data of compensation for similar executives. The process and conclusion is documented in the committee's minutes. The cfo's compensation is determined by the president based on the financial condition of the organization and comparability data of compensation for similar positions.”

“The organization does not provide governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements to the public, only to members of the organization upon request.”