Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS: SECTION 1 - MEMBERSHIP CLASSES CLASSES OF MEMBERS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SECTION 2 - DISTRIBUTOR MEMBERS ANY INDIVIDUAL, FIRM OR CORPORATION WHO PURCHASES CLAY BRICK PRODUCTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF RESALE OR WHO IS REPRESENTATIVE OF ONE OR MORE MANUFACTURERS OF CLAY BRICK PRODUCTS, OR WHO IS ENGAGED IN THE PROMOTION AND SALE OF SUCH PRODUCTS, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION. SECTION 3 - MANUFACTURER MEMBERS ANY INDIVIDUAL, FIRM OR CORPORATION ENGAGED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CLAY BRICK PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A MANUFACTURER MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION. SECTION 4 - DUAL MEMBERS WHERE ANY INDIVIDUAL, FIRM OR CORPORATION IS BOTH A DISTRIBUTOR AND A MANUFACTURER, THE INDIVIDUAL, FIRM OR CORPORATION MUST JOIN THE ASSOCIATION AS A MANUFACTURER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION AND, IF SO DESIRED, MAY ALSO JOIN AND PAY DUES AS A DISTRIBUTOR. SECTION 5 - CONTRIBUTING ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ANY INDIVIDUAL, FIRM OR CORPORATION ENGAGED IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE CLAY BRICK INDUSTRY BUT NOT ENGAGED AS A DISTRIBUTOR OR MANUFACTURER AS DESCRIBED ABOVE SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A CONTRIBUTING ASSOCIATE MEMBER UPON QUALIFYING UNDER SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CONTRIBUTING ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SHALL HAVE NO VOTE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE ASSOCIATION, BUT MAY PARTICIPATE ON COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SECTION 6 - INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS ANY INDIVIDUAL, FIRM OR CORPORATION ENGAGED IN THE MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF CLAY BRICK PRODUCTS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL MEMBER IN THE ASSOCIATION. INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS SHALL HAVE NO VOTE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE ASSOCIATION BUT MAY PARTICIPATE ON COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | BASED ON THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILITY OVER FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL USERS, BEGINNING WITH THE FINAL 2008 990 AND 990-T RETURNS, THE RETURNS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | ARTICLE IX, SECTION 2 OF THE BY-LAWS STATE: SECTION 2 - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2 (A) THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THE CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD, THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE CHAIRMEN OF THE MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR COUNCILS AS VOTING MEMBERS AND THE PRESIDENT & CEO WHO SHALL SERVE WITHOUT A VOTE. 2 (B) THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ACT BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD ON ALL MATTERS EXCEPT THAT THE BOARD SPECIFICALLY RESERVES TO ITSELF THE RIGHT AND POWER TO ADOPT A GENERAL BUDGET; PURCHASE, SELL OR RENT ANY REAL PROPERTY; FIX ANNUAL DUES AND SPECIAL FEES AND ASSESSMENTS; AND ELECT OFFICERS AND SUCCESSORS TO ANY MEMBER-HELD OFFICE WHICH BECOMES VACANT. 2 (C) THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL PROVIDE OVERSIGHT FOR STRATEGIC GOAL REVIEW AND COMMITTEE PLANNING INITIATIVES. 2 (D) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE CLOSED EXCEPT BY INVITATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN OR PRESIDENT & CEO. SECTION 2 ABOVE INDICATES THAT EXCEPT FOR THE RIGHTS SPECIFIED ABOVE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. EACH YEAR, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES PERFORMANCE METRICS FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO. AT THE END OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S PERFORMANCE BASED ON THOSE METRICS AND APPROVES HIS SALARY AND BONUS ACCORDINGLY. IN ADDITION IN 2008 A COMPREHENSIVE SALARY SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED THAT INCLUDED ALL ASSOCIATION STAFF. THIS SURVEY WAS USED TO ENSURE THAT COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT &CEO ALONG WITH OTHER ASSOCIATION STAFF WAS IN LINE WITH THE MARKET. COMPENSATION SURVEYS WILL BE PERIODICALLY DONE TO ENSURE STAFF COMPENSATION IS IN LINE WITH THE MARKET. THE PRESIDENT & CEO APPROVES PERFORMANCE METRICS FOR ALL OTHER STAFF. ANNUALLY EACH STAFF MEMBER'S PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL METRICS. STAFF COMPENSATION IS ALSO COMPARED TO THE COMPENSATION SURVEY TO ENSURE COMPETITIVENESS WITH THE MARKET PLACE. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | UPON REQUEST. | |
| CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: | IN PAC ASSETS INCLUDED IN PRIOR YEARS RETURNS -2,889. NET ASSETS - HEARTLAND BRICK ACQUISITION 606,323. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 603,434. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C | THE PROCESS FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT THAT AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAS BEEN CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS. |
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