International Play Equipment Manufacturers Associa

“Two board members, randy watermiller and tom fitzpatrick, work for the same company.”

“Association hired calabrese management to perform daily administrative, financial and management duties of organization.”

“There are two classes of membership, with each of those having two levels. Active manufacturer membership is based on gross annual sales. Associate level of membership is for vendors who want to do business with manufacturers. Associate members do not have voting rights.”

“Voting members vote on the board of directors slate at the annual meeting.”

“Voting members vote on the board slate and on bylaw changes. All other decisions are voted on by the sitting board.”

“Minutes are written for each board meeting. Minutes are stored in the office and distributed to the board of directors. Minutes are available to voting members upon request.”

“Minutes of each committee meeting are written and distributed to the committee members. Minutes are stored in the office and are available to voting members upon request.”

“The executive director, as a non-voting officer of the assocation, has approval to sign the tax form 990. The board treasurer receives reconciled financial statements monthly. The board of directors receives financial statements at each board meeting.”

“A written conflict of interest policy is in the policy manual. Board members sign and agree to adhere to policy each year. It is enforced by asking at board meetings, when an issue arises for discussion, if anyone needs to abstain.”

“An evaluation of management is performed upon contract renewal by the board of directors. Compensation of management is reviewed annually during the budget process.”

“Governing documents are available to the public upon request.”

“Other services are for writing and production of newsletters and other communications, as well as committee oversight and administration.”

“The organization has entered into a contract with a management company. Calabrese management, inc., ein: 25-1874170, handles all management, financial, program and administrative duties for the organization. The company averaged 25 hours per week working for the organization in this fiscal year.”