Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association

“Members consist of 49 chapters in various states. All members are the owners of the association.”

“Election of officers and board members takes place at the annual business meeting.”

“Executive committee and board approve budget for executive director's salary.”

“The review of the form 990 is an agenda item on the board's meeting agenda. Per board policy, the 990 must be reviewed and approved by the board before it is signed or filed.”

“The board looks at anything that might be a conflict of interest as needed at the board meetings. The board meets annually to update their conflict of interest statements. When a conflict of interest is identified, the executive director advises members when business decisions are pending that they should formally abstain from the decision making.”

“Board members approve budget for executive director's compensation. A survey is sent to all employees regarding the executive director's performance. Once all results are in, the executive committee of the board of directors meets to discuss any pay increase.”

“The executive director makes the decision on any pay increases after the reviews.”

“Constitution, bylaws, policies, and procedures are available on the website. The 990 is available at the office for review.”

“17 board members who steer the association towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the association has adequate resources to advance its mission. National conference volunteers organize containers, assemble the welcome bags which are given to the attendees, place signage, assist with onsite registration, organize and run the guest program activities, decorate for awards banquet, assist with teardown and packing at the end of the conference.”

“Breeze newsletter, technical report, and pipeline.”

“Rental expenses 22,494 loss on disposal 35,348 rental expenses -22,494 loss on disposal -35,348”