Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association Inc.

“Full members - limited to any interested worksite that has gained acceptance into, and is currently approved for, any of the federal or federally-approved state-plan-state voluntary protection programs and similar voluntary programs of other government agencies. Associate members - worksite, corporate office, or educational institution. The worksite must be interested in the process of actively pursuing vpp approval. Corporate offices may join if they do not have worksites in the vpp. Educational institutions should work with governmental agencies to improve worker safety and health. Includes corporate membership and international associate memberships. Honorary lifetime membership - limited to individuals formally selected by vote of the board based on the following criteria (1) nominees for honorary membership must be ineligible for any other class of membership and/or are no longer employed by osha, other governmental agencies, or a vpp site, and (2) nominees for honorary membership must have made substantial and lasting contributions to the vpp or the vpppa, either while working for osha, other governmental agencies, or while members of the vpppa. Agency membership - limited to a headquarters office of federal agencies which regulate the safety and health of working conditions in workplaces owned or operated by said federal agency. Non-profit organization membership - limited to the office of 501 (3) or (6) organizations. Union membership - limited to local and international unions that support at least one site, which is eligible for vpppa full or associate membership. Affiliate memership - companies that provide essential services for the enhancement of the safety and health industry.”

“Full members elect board members who govern the organization. Members in other categories are not eligible to vote.”

“Changes to the bylaws must be subjected to a vote and approval by the board members.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by management before being filed.”

“The independent board members review and approve the executive director's salary. The executive director approves salary for other employees.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

“Professional services: program service expenses 375,855. Management and general expenses 41,780. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 417,635.”

“ROUNDING 1.”

“The board of directors has responsibility for oversight of the annual audit of the association's financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior year.”