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Chimney Safety Institute of America

Board of Directors Meeting

May 14, 2015, 8:30 a.m., Plainfield, IN

Before the meeting was called to order, special guest Dennis Dobbs explained his

desire to revamp a 7-year-old plan to create a Master Sweep program that requires

multiple-year CCS certification and CSIA specialty courses. Dennis Dobbs and Chuck

Roydhouse will work on this concept going forward.

President Stoner called the meeting to order: 9:01 a.m.

Directors Present: Jim Bostaph, Eric Adair, John Pilger, Steve Pietila, Mike

Segerstrom, Hope Stevenson, Chuck Roydhouse, Chuck Hall, Mark Stoner, John

Meredith

Staff Present: Frances Kelly, Tom Spalding, Megan McMahon

Directors Absent: Bo Tasso

Guests present: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education

A motion was made by Chuck Hall to approve the February 17, 2015 minutes. Chuck

Roydhouse seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Presidents Report: as submitted by Mark Stoner. Discussion of breast cancer

awareness effort/fundraising by chimney sweeps is on the horizon. Additional

discussion from Stoner about the role of chimney sweeps in skill based problem-solving.

Treasurers Report: as submitted by Chuck Roydhouse. Roydhouse indicated budget

is in great shape and that CSIAs audit was successful. Noted finance committee is

chaired by Darin Bibeau.

A motion was made by John Meredith by to give Frances Kelly and Chuck Roydhouse

the authority to move forward with a finalized renegotiated agreement with NCSG from

the 2015 joint NCSG-CSIA board meeting. Eric Adair seconded. Motion carries.

A motion was made by Steve Pietila to the approve Treasurers report. Hope

Stevenson seconded. Motion carries.

Executive Directors Report: as submitted by Frances Kelly

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Director of Education Report: as submitted by Ashley Eldridge

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

Tom updated the board that hes working with Sara and Donna to retain CSIA certified

sweeps by creating successful CCS reviews/exams based on demand with sponsors.

Claire has been working also on the sponsored events. Tom showed example of new

CCS and C-DET marketing brochures. Also covered affiliated trade show plan and

increase in expenses; discussed competitors in chimney education including

Internachis certified chimney inspector.

Legal Report: as submitted by Art Garrett

Consent Agenda

Affiliated Trades Committee Report submitted Steve Pietila

Certification Committee Report submitted by Mike Segerstrom

CEU Committee Report submitted by Bo Tasso

CSIA Vendor Committee Report submitted by Chuck Hall & Hope Stevenson

Education Development Committee Report submitted by Chuck Roydhouse

Governance Committee Report submitted by John Pilger

International Relations Committee Report submitted by John Pilger

Long Range Planning Committee Report submitted by Chuck Hall

Product Acceptance Committee Report submitted by Eric Adair

C-DET Committee Report submitted by John Bently

Apprenticeship Committee Report submitted by Jim Bostaph

Ethics Committee submitted by John Pilger

Finance Committee Report submitted by Chuck Roydhouse

NFI Merger Taskforce Report submitted by Chuck Roydhouse

Motion made by Steve Pietila to accept the consent agenda. Chuck Hall seconded

motion. All in favor. Motion carries.

Old Business

Central Masonry Frances is to follow up with Tracy Marshall regarding next

steps.

Consolidated agreement with NCSG - takes effect September 1, 2015.

Building construction discussion President Stoner is forming taskforce to re-

investigate feasibility.

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o Motion was made by Steve Pietila and seconded by Mike Segerstrom to

revisit the building construction at the 2016 planning meeting. After

discussion, the motion was withdrawn.

o Motion was made by Chuck Roydhouse to have Mark Stoner and John

Meredith create an exploratory task force to investigate the feasibility of a

new building either at this location or another location. Steve Pietila

indicated that there should be an additional person on the taskforce. After

discussion, it was agreed that Megan McMahon would also be on the

taskforce. Chuck Hall seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business

Conflict of interest declaration - Each board member filled out form and

declaration were read out loud.

CVC contract with Jerry Isenhour will be reviewed at November meeting,

regarding pass-fail rate.

Claire Rutledge covered transition of chimney academy through to Mindflash,

indicating how much more user friendly the new platform will be for students.

Megan reminded board that deadline for budget requests is May 25.

Discussion of apprenticeship program by Jim Bostaph, which is in hiatus until

CCS, C-DET and liner certifications are finished in 2016. General concern is

preventing confusion with Master Sweeps proposa presented by Dennis Dobbs.

Next meeting date: July 13-14, Plainfield, IN

Motion made by Mark Stoner to adjourn meeting at 12:33 p.m., Mike Segerstrom

seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.