Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN'S MISSION KEY AREAS ARE TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS AND HOMEOWNERS BY MAXIMIZING INPUT IN THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT; PROMOTE A VARIETY OF HOUSING CHOICES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES; MAXIMIZE MEMBERS' EASE OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND REFERRALS TO IMPROVE THEIR BUSINESSES; PROMOTE THE INDUSTRY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TO CUSTOMER GROUPS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND TO ASSIST IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE MUTUAL OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS AND THE MICHIGAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION. AS AN ASSOCIATION WE BELIEVE: SAFE, QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP CAN AND SHOULD BE WITHIN THE REACH OF EVERY FAMILY IN AMERICA; OUR COMMUNITIES SHOULD PROVIDE A VARIETY OF HOME STYLES, PRICE RANGES AND AMENITIES; THAT HONESTY IS OUR GUIDING BUSINESS POLICY AND ASSOCIATION MEMBERS SHALL DEAL WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, SUB- CONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND CUSTOMERS WITH INTEGRITY AND RELIABILITY; COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING CODES AND OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR BUSINESS; HOLD INVIOLABLE THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM AND THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | MEMBER DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT IS KEY TO HELPING MEMBER COMPANIES PERFORM BETTER AND BUILD BETTER AND HIGHER QUALITY HOMES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF WESTERN MICHIGAN. EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, INCLUDING THE REQUIRED MICHIGAN 60-HOUR LICENSE PREP COURSE AND OTHER EDUCATION IMPORTANT ENSURING HBA MEMBERS ARE AHEAD OF THE CURVE ON IMPORTANT SAFETY AND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ISSUES IMPACTING HOMEOWNERS. FOR EXAMPLE, ENSURING REMODELERS KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DUST CONTROL AND APPARATUS FOR BREATHING, KNOWING HOW TO GUIDE FAMILIES WHEN DESIGNING FOR LOVED ONES TO 'AGE IN PLACE', OR THE LATEST ENERGY EFFICIENT, SUSTAINABLE AND GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES. BEYOND MEMBER EDUCATION, THE HBA COLLABORATES WITH OTHER ENTITIES FOR ATTAINABLE HOMES, AND PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR LICENSING MINORITY CONTRACTORS IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS OF KALAMAZOO. WE ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER-TO-MEMBER MENTORING, SCHOLARSHIPS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND MORE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | OTHER |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE ANNUAL FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA. THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE AND DOCUMENT ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THE TIME OF ASSUMING THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITION ON THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE CEO'S AGREEMENT AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | DOCUMENTS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH A DEMONSTRATED REQUIREMENT TO ACCESS SUCH DOCUMENTS. |
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