Chimney Safety Institute of AmericaBoard of Directors MeetingFebruary 17, 2015, 3-5 p.m. Lancaster, PA

President Stoner called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m.

Directors Present: Michael Segerstrom, Jim Bostaph, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Chuck Hall, Mark Stoner, John Meredith, Chuck Roydhouse, Bo Tasso, Hope StevensonDirectors Absent: Eric Adair

Staff Present: Frances Kelly, Tom Spalding, Megan McMahon, Ashley Eldridge, Tracy Marshall

Guests present: Bob Ferrari, Bruce Lemaire, Bart Ogden, Jerry Isenhour, Ian Conway, John Bently, Phil Mitchell, Blume, Ron Rust, Mims Rust, Renee Brigman, Ron Brigman, Kevon Binder, Jasper Drengler, Chris Podreca, Judd Berg, Jay Walker, Jeremy Biswell, Candy Walker, Mike Elliott

A motion was made by Jim Bostaph to approve minutes of November 18, 2014 meeting. Chuck Hall seconded the motion. Motion carries unanimously.

Presidents Report:as submitted by Mark Stoner

Executive Directors Report:as submitted by Frances Kelly

Director of Education Report: as submitted by Ashley Eldridge

Director of Marketing & Communications Report: as submitted by Tom Spalding

Legal Report: as submitted by Art Garrett. Tracy Marshall brought to board up to date regarding litigation against Central Masonry complaint and motion made for summary judgment.

Consent Agenda: Motion made by Chuck Hall and seconded by John Meredith to accept the consent agenda as submitted and with some discussion. Motion carries unanimously.

International Relations Committee Report as submitted by John Pilger. John indicated that there are 26 international guests, the biggest turnout weve ever had, including the first sighting of the Polish delegation in years. A good showing from Europe. Long Range Planning Committee Report as submitted by Chuck Hall Product Acceptance Committee Report as submitted by Eric Adair Affiliated Trades Committee Report as submitted Steve Pietila Certification Committee Report as submitted by Mike Segerstrom CEUCommittee Reportas submitted by Bo Tasso. Discussion of issues of porting over CEU schedule on NFI website and of the website being hacked. Education Development Committee Report as submitted by Chuck Roydhouse. Discussed broadly the recent surveys and 10% success rate of the PDRI questionnaire that was returned. Question from audience (Judd Berg) regarding the motivation for a third credential, stainless steel relining. CSIA Vendor Committee Report as submitted by Chuck Hall & Hope Stevenson Governance Committee Report as submitted by John Pilger C-DET Committee Report as submitted by John Bently. Bently mentioned the possibility of a 3-day C-DET workshop and talked about need to aggressively market C-DET to firefighters. Appliance servicemen are also good to approach. Great place to grow and explore. Apprenticeship Committee Report as submitted by Jim Bostaph Ethics Committee as submitted by John Pilger Finance Committee Report as submitted by Jim Bostaph

Old Business Merger with NFI. Mark Stoner opened floor for any questions, referred to Roydhouse regarding questions. Roydhouse explained that the HPE Foundation administers testing with annual budget of about $350K-$400K and that there is the potential for duplication of services of the two organizations. HPBA also donates $200K to HPBE and that would be likely continue if a merger occurs. Question about staffing and how that would work. No decisions have been made regarding staffing. Also discussion of CSIA being the provider of education at HPB Expo. A vote regarding the merger is likely by summer. Trade show booth. Tom Spalding discussed strategy behind design. Consolidated agreement with NCSG. Jim Bostaph wants to continue the task force.

New Business Election of Officers for 2015-2016. Stoner proposed a slate of officers for the executive positions a change of the four executive positions: Stoner, President; Hall, Vice President; Roydhouse, Treasurer, Stevenson, Secretary. A motion made by Bo Tasso and seconded by John Pilger to approve the proposed slate of officers. The motion passed unanimously. Stoner thanked Bostaph and Meredith for their service and commitment to the industry.

Approval of Committee Chair Appointments for 2015-2016, as amended. John Meredith made a motion to approve the Committee Chairs and Chuck Hall seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Determination of Next Board Meeting Date at Tech Center in Plainfield, IN. Next board meeting will be at the Tech Center May 13-15, 2015. Determination of Dates for Summer Budget Meeting at Tech Center in Plainfield, IN. Budget meeting will be at the Tech Center July 13-14, 2015.

Motion made by Jim Bostaph to adjourn the meeting at 4:25 p.m., Bo Tasso seconded motion. Motion carried.