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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOF

ARSON INVESTIGATORS, INC.

IAAI ChapterOfficers Handbook

2013

IAAI Office2111 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 203

Crofton, MD 21114-2419800-468-IAAI (4224)410-451-FIRE (3473)410-451-9049 (fax)

iaai@firearson.com (e-mail)

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Chapter Officers Handbook Contents

Section 1 Vision, Mission, Core Beliefs, Constitution and By-Laws

Vision

Mission Statement Core Beliefs/Values

Constitution and By-Laws

Section 2 General Rules for Chapter Presidents

Chapter President General Rules and By-Laws

Chapter Services

Section 3 Contact Information

Officer - Names, address, phone, fax and e-mail

Director Names (Term Expiration Year), address, phone, fax and e-mail

Staff Name, staff position, address, phone, fax and e-mail

Past Presidents Name, phone and e-mail

Committee Chairs Name, phone and e-mail

Chapter Liaison - Name, Chapters Assigned, address, phone, fax and e-mail

Section 4 Chapter Report Forms

Chapter Annual Report Chapter Annual Meeting Report/Officer Change Form

IAAI Member Death Notice

Oath of Office

Chapter Posting item to Website Request Form

Section 5 Membership Information and Forms

Enhanced Chapters Program

Enhanced Chapters Program Highlights

Enhanced Chapters Application Sample Chapter Constitution Language for Enhanced Chapters Program

IAAI Membership Application

IAAI Privacy Policy

Insurance Benefit for IAAI Members

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Section 6 Committee Information

Awards

IAAI-CFI IAAI-FIT Program

Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony Facilitators

Ethical Practices and Grievance

Fire Investigator Standards

Governmental Affairs

Photographic

Wildland Arson

Section 7 - Miscellaneous

Investigator Safety Checklist

This handbook is prepared to assist chapter officers with the administration oftheir organization. This document was compiled as an information guide so thatyour chapter will be in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of theInternational Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.

We the IAAI are here to serve you. The IAAI headquarters has office staff thatcan help you with questions and support or point you in the right direction to getyour questions answered.

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Section 1 Vision, Mission, Core Beliefs, Constitution and By-Laws

Vision

The International Association of Arson Investigators will be the global resourcefor fire investigation training, technology, research and professional development.

Mission

The International Association of Arson Investigators is dedicated to improving theprofessional development of fire and explosion investigators by being the globalresource for fire investigation training, technology and research.

Core Beliefs/Values

We will:

As fire investigators, regard ourselves as a member of an important andhonorable profession

Will conduct both our personal and official lives so as to inspire theconfidence of the public

Regard it our duty to avail ourselves of every opportunity to learn more about

our profession

Encourage and support professional standards for fire investigators

Assist our members in obtaining world class training and professionalqualifications

Avoid alliances with those whose goals are inconsistent with an honest andunbiased investigation

Will bear in mind always that we are truth-seekers not case makers; that it ismore important to protect the innocent than to convict the guilty.

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS,INC.

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

ARTICLE INAME AND OBJECT

Section 1. Name. This organization shall be known as the"International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc." and is hereinafterreferred to as the "Association." The name of the Association may be used byany member, if such is in conformance with a policy established andapproved by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Object. The objectives and purposes of this Association shallbe:

A. To unite for mutual benefit those public officials and privatepersons engaged in the control of arson and kindred crimes.

B. To provide for exchange of technical information anddevelopments.

C. To cooperate with other law enforcement agencies and associationsto further fire investigation and the suppression of crime.

D. To encourage high professional standards of conduct amongmembers, and to continually strive to eliminate all factors which interferewith the administration of justice.

E. To foster the advancement of the fire investigation professionthrough the promotion and facilitation of research; and the sponsorship oftraining, education and professional development.

Section 3. Professional Conduct. All members of the Association shallcomply with the Code of Ethics, which shall set out the personal andprofessional conduct expected of members. The Code shall be establishedand may be amended from time to time by the Board of Directors byResolution.

The Association shall not be operated for profit, and its funds may not beused to align with any political body, group or person to advance the

candidacy of any individual for public office.

ARTICLE IIMEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Active Membership. Any representative of good moralcharacter involved with government or a government agency and/or anyrepresentative of a business or industrial concern who is actively engaged insome phase of fire and arson investigation or administration of justice at thetime the representative makes application shall be eligible for full

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membership, provided such person possesses the other qualifications formembership established by the Board of Directors upon recommendation ofthe Membership Services Committee and provided such person is not lessthan eighteen (18) years of age at the time he/she makes application. Activemembers shall have the right to vote on Association business and have theright to hold office.

Section 2. Associate Membership. Persons who do not qualify foractive membership may become associate members. Associate membersshall have the privileges of an active member, except voting and holdingoffice.

Section 3. Student Membership. Associate members who are studentswill be permitted to pay a reduced fee for membership. This fee shall beestablished by the Board of Directors. Student shall be defined as anyindividual not currently working in a paid position in the fire investigationfield who is currently enrolled as a full time student in an accreditedinstitution of post secondary education pursuing a degree in fire science, fire

investigation, the administration of justice, or related field of study. Studentmembers shall not have the right to hold office or vote on Associationbusiness.

Section 4. Life Membership. The Association may bestow lifemembership upon any qualified member of the association who has met thefollowing requirements:

Life Membership for Distinguished Service:

A. The individual must be or have been an active member of the

Association.B. The individual must be an active member in good standing for aminimum of ten (10) years.

C. The individual must have rendered distinctive service to theAssociation through participation on committees or activities for aminimum of five (5) years.

Nominations for life membership for distinguished service shall be made tothe Awards Committee Chairman at least thirty (30) days prior to the annualmeeting of the Awards Committee. The Awards Committee shall review thenominations and make its recommendations to the Board of Directors as to

recipients of this life membership. No more than two (2) life memberships fordistinguished service shall be bestowed by the Board of Directors in any onecalendar year.

A life member shall have all rights and privileges of an active memberwithout the payment of dues.

Section 5. Corporate Members: Corporations and Public Agencieswhose mission includes the profession of fire investigation may becomeCorporate Members. These Corporate Members shall receive services in

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support of their organizational programs for fire and arson investigation andtraining. Fees for Corporate Memberships shall be established annually bythe Board of Directors based upon the services which are available toCorporate Member and the size of the Corporate Members organization.

Section 6. Personal Qualifications. To be eligible for membership inthe International Association of Arson Investigators, the followingqualifications shall be applicable, to wit:

(1) The applicant should be of good moral personal character andreputation.

(2) The nature, character and reputation of the applicants businessshould be consistent with the IAAI Code of Ethics.

(3) The character and reputation of the applicant's employer andassociates should be consistent with the IAAI Code of Ethics.

(4) The general nature, character and reputation of the principalbusiness of the

applicants employer and associates should be consistent with

the IAAI Code of Ethics.

No person shall be eligible for any class of membership if that person hasbeen a member, or is presently a member, or becomes a member of asubversive organization or of any organization whose objectives andpurposes are inconsistent with the purposes of the Association.

Section 7. Retired Membership. A member who wishes to apply forRetired Membership must have been an IAAI Active Member in good standingat the time of application for Retired Membership. The applicant must beretired and no longer actively working in any phase of fire and arson

investigation or administration of justice. This section shall also apply tomembers who are permanently disabled due to job related injuries. If theapplicant is granted a Retired Membership status and, anytime thereafter,obtains employment in any form of the fire investigation industry, theRetired Membership status must be upgraded to Active status. Any memberholding the Retired Membership status found to be working in theaforementioned areas shall be determined to be in a breach of ethics andsubject to sanctions as prescribed in Section 11. The member shall be givenone (1) notice to adjust to the appropriate status and failure to comply withthat notice shall subject the member to a referral to the EP&G Committee.Retired members shall not have the right to vote on Association business

and are not eligible to hold any office or serve as a Director of theAssociation. Dues for Retired Membership status will be fixed by the Boardof Directors with the approval of the membership.

Section 8. Membership Approval. Applications for membership shallbe made to the International Office. Upon the recommendation of an activemember, in good standing, the International Office shall process such anapplication in accordance with Section 6 of this Article. Applications formembership shall be administratively processed and approved if theapplicant meets all qualifications. Applications which contain information that

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requires further review shall be forwarded to the Membership Committee fortheir action.

Section 9. Incomplete Membership Applications. If an incompletemembership application is received by the International Office, theapplication will be held for thirty (30) days pending receipt of additionalinformation from the applicant. Every effort will be made by the IAAI Directorof Membership Services or the Executive Assistant of Membership Servicesto obtain the missing information. Upon receipt of the required information,the application will be processed according to the aforementionedprocedures in Section 8. If the applicant fails to supply the requiredinformation within the aforementioned thirty (30) day period, the applicationwill be rejected and any application fees forfeited to defray the costs ofadministrative processing. Associate members wishing to be reclassified toactive membership status must submit a properly completed membershipapplication. Reclassification will occur only upon verification that allinformation supplied is complete and accurate.

Section 10. Termination. Membership in the Association shallterminate by:

(1) Voluntary withdrawal.(2) The Executive Director when after notice, such member is in

arrears in the payment of dues or any other obligation to theAssociation.

(3) The consent of a majority vote of the Board of Directors,:a) if the applicant is within the aforementioned temporary status

period, orb) in accordance with sanctions prescribed in Section 11.

Section 11. Sanctions. The Board of Directors may place on probation,censure, suspend, or terminate the membership of any member. The Boardof Directors may, upon receipt and after initial review of the circumstances,temporarily suspend the membership of any member pending evaluation bythe Ethical Practices and Grievances Committee. Actions requiring referral tothe Ethical Practices and Grievances Committee shall include but are notlimited to:

1) Falsifications or misrepresentations in the application formembership

2) Conduct in a manner prejudicial to the good name or best interestsof the Association.3) Exhibited traits of character or conduct inconsistent with the

qualifications for membership.4) Other questionable conduct. Following an evaluation of the

information by the Ethical Practices and Grievances Committee andupon its recommendation, the Board of Directors shall provide suchmember with due notice, a hearing and an opportunity to be heard.A majority vote of the Board of Directors present in a dulyconstituted meeting shall be sufficient to place on probation,

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censure, suspend or terminate membership for any reason specifiedin this section.

5) Failure to comply with the Code of Ethics.

Section 12. Reinstatements. Any former member may be reinstated in theAssociation at thediscretion of and by the consent of a majority of the Board of Directors,provided, however, that issuch a former member shall have been in arrears in the payment of dues orother financial obligation to the Association at the time of his separation, heshall be required to pay to the Association all such arrears as a condition tohis reinstatement, unless the Board of Directors, by majority and for goodcause, shall waive the payment thereof. In this instance, the membersoriginal join date shall be retained. If a member has been terminated formore than one year for nonpayment of dues only, the member shall have theoption of reapplying for membership, subject to meeting the qualificationsoutlined in this article, without paying arrearage. In such cases, the membershall be assigned a new join date. The member shall not be able to claim,

advertise or otherwise reference his/her join date to imply uninterruptedmembership.

ARTICLE IIIELECTIONS, TERMS AND OFFICES

Section 1. Officers. The officers of this Association shall be aPresident, a First Vice President, and a Second Vice President.

Section 2. Board of Directors. The officers, Immediate Past Presidentand fifteen (15) others members of the organization, duly elected, shall

constitute the Board of Directors. The number of directors shall be reducedfrom fifteen (15) to twelve (12) in accordance with Sections 3 and 6 of thisArticle.

Section 3. Terms of Office. The officers shall hold office from the timeof their election and qualification, for term of one year, or until the electionand qualification of their respective successors. An officer may serve a termexceeding one year if necessitated by a vacancy between meetings. Othermembers of the board shall hold office from the time of the election andqualification for terms of three (3) years, or until the election andqualification of their respective successors. Their terms shall be so arranged

that four (4) retire each year. No member of the Board of Directors shallsucceed himself/herself from an expiring two full terms of office. Officers andDirectors shall assume their respective offices upon installation. Ex-officiomembers of the Board, excepting past Presidents, shall serve for terms ofone (1) year, or until the qualification of their respective successors.

Section 4. Vacancies. In the event an officer or Board member shallbe unable to fulfill their term of office, between Annual Meetings, thefollowing provisions shall apply:

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A. The President shall be succeeded by the First Vice President, whoshall serve the remainder of the unexpired term and the next full term of thePresident.

B. The First Vice President shall be succeeded by the Second VicePresident, who shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term and the nextterm as First Vice President.

C. The Second Vice President's position shall be filled byappointment of a qualified member, by the President, with the approval ofthe Board. This member shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term asSecond Vice President. The position shall then be filled by election at thenext annual meeting. The member who fills the unexpired term may beeligible for election to a complete term, but must be nominated and electedin accordance with the By-Laws.

D. In the event of a vacancy on the Board of Directors, the vacancyor vacancies shall be filled by the President, from the list of those personsnominated at the last Annual General Meeting beginning with the candidatereceiving the highest number of votes cast then proceeding to the lowest. Inthe event the vacancy cannot be filled in this manner, the President may

make the appointment from the general membership with approval from theBoard. Such newly appointed member or members of the Board shall holdoffice only until the next Annual General Meeting.

Section 5. Removal from Office. The Board of Directors, for goodcause is empowered to depose from office any officer or member of theBoard of Directors. Such action will require a two-thirds (2/3) majority voteof the Board.

Section 6. Implementation Provision. The reduction of Directors fromfifteen (15) to twelve (12) positions shall take place over a three year period

beginning with the 2009 election and completing at the conclusion of the2011 election. During this implementation period, the President shall not fillvacancies of Director positions in accordance with Article III, Section 4, solong as the number of elected Directors does not fall below twelve (12)members. This section of the By-Laws expires after the 2011 election, andshall be removed at that time.

ARTICLE IVGOVERNMENT

Section 1. Board of Directors. The Government of this Association

shall be vested in a Board of Directors, consisting of the President, the FirstVice President, the Second Vice President, Immediate Past President andtwelve (12) elected Directors. Nine (9) members of the Board shallconstitute a quorum.

Section 2. Duties and Powers. The Board shall have full power toinitiate and transact all kinds of business necessary to the existence of theAssociation and the observances of its purposes. The board shall determinethe date and location of the annual meeting and shall outline the program ofactivities during such meeting. They shall have general powers to direct,

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control, and supervise the affairs of the Association. The Board shall appointan Executive Director, Editor, Assistant Editor, and Legal Counsel, who shallserve at the pleasure of the Board. All officers of the InternationalAssociation of Arson Investigators, Inc., are expected to encourage, aid, andassist in every way possible in the development and activities of Chapters.

Section 3. President. The President shall be the Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the Association, and it shall be his/her responsibility to superviseand coordinate the activities of the Association with the Executive Team. ThePresident shall preside at meetings of the Association and of the Board ofDirectors. He/she shall appoint appropriate committees for the conduct ofthe activities of the Association with the consensus of the Executive Team,and at each Annual General Meeting of the Association, he/she shallannounce to the membership, those individuals appointed to serve on theNominating Committee. In addition, he/she shall require reports at eachAnnual General Meeting, and as otherwise desired from the committees soappointed and from the officers of Association. The President shall appointthe Sergeant-at-Arms, and perform other duties as listed in the Standard

Operating Procedure for the office of President.

At the Annual General Meeting of the Association, he/she may callupon a designated representative of all chapters to report to themembership regarding the activities of the chapter during the past year. ThePresident of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Board ofDirectors of all chapters.

A. The Executive Team shall consist of the President, Vice Presidentsand the immediate Past President.

Section 4. First Vice President. In the absence of the President, theFirst Vice President shall be the Chief Executive Officer and shall act as such.He/she shall perform liaison with committees as required, and shall also be amember of the Budget and Finance Committee. The First Vice Presidentshall participate in the Executive Team, and perform other duties as listed inthe Standard Operating Procedure for the office of Second Vice President.

Section 5. Second Vice President. In the absence of the President andFirst Vice President, the Second Vice President shall perform the duties of thePresident. The Second Vice President shall serve as liaison with committeesfor Board reports and assistance, and shall also be a member of the Budget

and Finance Committee. The Second Vice President shall assist thePresident and First Vice President as required, participate in the ExecutiveTeam and perform other duties as listed in the Standard OperatingProcedure for the office of Second Vice President.

Section 6. Executive Director. The Executive Director shall be theChief Operating Officer of the Association, and shall be responsible for theday to day management and administration or the organization, and shalloversee all activities and functions of the IAAI. He/she shall work with theOfficers and Directors to advance the goals and objectives of the Association,

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and shall perform other duties as listed in the Executive Director StandardOperating Procedure. The Executive Director shall be a permanent memberof the Seminar Site Selection Committee, and shall be responsible forlogistical and operational aspects of the International Training Conference.

The Executive Director shall keep the record and minutes of theAssociation and shall maintain currently the roll of members, the Constitutionand all other documents of value. It shall be his/her duty to receive andacknowledge all communications of the Association addressed to him/her orthat may be submitted to him/her by officers of the Association, and performsuch duties as assigned by the President.

He/she shall be custodian and sole depositor of the funds of theAssociation and shall disburse such funds by check as herein authorized orupon approval of the Board of Directors for purposes, which promote thewelfare, and objects of this Association. He/she shall render a completedsummary of all income, disbursements and balances whenever required bythe Board and to the members at each regular meeting. A written copy of

this report shall be made available to any member upon request.

Section 7. Ex-Officio Members. The immediate Past President shall bea voting member of the Board. All other Ex-Officio Members shall haveprivilege of attending and participating in all meetings of the Board, but shallnot have voting power in such meetings.

Section 8. Indemnification. Every Director, principal officer oremployee of the Association shall be indemnified by the Association againstall expenses and liabilities, including counsel fees, reasonably incurred orimposed in connection with any legal proceeding to which they may be made

a part to, or become involved in by reason of their position past or present,except in such cases wherein they are adjudged guilty of willful misfeasanceof malfeasance in the performance of duties of their office

Section 9. Nominating Procedures. The Nominating Committee shalldetermine, at its sole discretion, eligibility to hold office according to thefollowing requirements:

The candidate has been an active IAAI member for at least five (5)years.

The candidate has a minimum of five (5) years experience in aresponsible position in some phase of arson prevention andsuppression, fire service, law enforcement or civil investigation ofarson.

The candidate has attended a minimum of three (3) IAAI AnnualMeetings within the preceding six (6) years.

The candidate demonstrates significant service to the IAAI includingactive participation in committee work or special projects.

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The candidate has established a favorable reputation of personalintegrity and professionalism.

If a candidate lives in an area where a Chapter exists, the Committeeshall consider if the candidate has Chapter support, a recordattendance and active participation at the Chapter level.

Nominations may be made:

When nominations are called for from the floor of the Annual GeneralMeeting.

In writing during a period of time and in a manner prescribed by theNominating Committee.

The Nominating Committee shall report to the Board for approval ofcandidates who may stand for election.

Section 10. Election.

A. Only one Board member (excluding officers) may be elected fromeach State Territory, District, Chapter or Province and must serve at leastthree years as a member of the Board before being eligible for election to ahigher office.

B. No member can be nominated for more than one position perelection.

C. Nominating Committee members cannot be nominated for anelective office without first resigning from the Nominating Committee.

D. Vice Presidents shall advance to the next vacancy until reachingthe office of president unless removed for cause by the Board.E. In the event of a tie vote between candidates for the same

position, a ballot will be conducted during the Annual General Meeting andwill contain the names of the tying candidates only. This ballot will be usedto determine the successful candidate, and will be repeated as often asnecessary until the position is filled. If after three (3) such ballots the tie stillexists, a mandatory fifteen (15) minute recess will be called, after which theballoting will be continued.

F. The Board of Directors will arrange for ballots listing all qualifiedcandidates, with Chapter designation, in an order selected at random.

G. The Sergeant-at-Arms and the Past Presidents shall administer theballoting, under the direction of the Election Committee. Additionalassistance may be appointed as necessary by the President.

H. Except as required in Section 10, E, voting shall take place prior tothe Annual General Meeting, in accordance with procedures set by the Boardof Directors at the time of the posting of the candidates.

I. Members may receive and cast their ballots upon proper verificationof active membership.

J. The results of the election shall be announced at the generalmeeting.

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Section 11. Ex-Officio Members of the Board of Directors. All retiringPresidents shall become ex-Officio members of the Board of Directors. ThePresident, with approval of the Board of Directors, may appoint ex-officiomembers to serve as Editor for the Association, Sergeant-at-Arms, Director ofArson Investigation Seminar, and Corporation Process Agent. The ExecutiveDirector and General Counsel shall be Ex-Officio members of the Board.

ARTICLE VCOMMITTEES

Section 1. Standing Committees. The following committees shall bestanding full time committees of the association.

A. Budget and Finance. The committee shall be responsible for allfinancial matters involving dues, expenses, income, salaries, and/orhonorariums incurred by or on behalf of the Association. In addition, thecommittee will see the proper planning and budgeting is carried out during

the year. An annual audit will be conducted by the Committee in accordancewith Article VIII, Section 2.B. Constitution and By-Laws. The duties of the committee shall be to

advise the officers, directors, and members of the Association on matterspertaining to the Constitution and By-Laws. In the event of proposedchanges, it shall further be the duty of the committee to review and preparethe proposed changes in a suitable format for presentation to the officers,directors, and members of the Association. Additionally, the Committee shallserve in a review capacity for the Standard Operating Procedures for thecommittees of the Association.

C. Ethical Practices and Grievances. The duties of the Committee

shall be to investigate any and all allegations of misconduct directed towardthe officers, directors, or members of the Association. Allegations ofmisconduct shall include, but are not limited to the following: (1) criminaloffenses, (2) neglect of duty, (3) violation of the Code of Ethics, policies,rules or procedures of the Association, and (4) conduct that tends to reflectunfavorably on the member of the Association. These duties also include theinvestigations of violations of Chapter 7 of the Certified Fire InvestigatorsPractice and Procedures Manual. Following the completion of an investigationthe Committee shall forward the results and recommendations in writing tothe officers and directors of the Association for final action.

D. Nominating. The duties of the Committee shall be to encourage,

solicit, receive and screen all nominations received for the position of SecondVice President and Directors of the Association. The Committee shall presenta list of qualified candidates to the membership in the Fire & ArsonInvestigator. The Committee shall consist of one representative from each ofthe following disciplines: fire service, law enforcement, legal, privateinvestigator, scientific, insurance, current Director, Past President and amember at large who will be a non-voting Chair (except in the event of a tie).Members shall serve a term of three (3) years with the President appointingthree (3) members each year. Members may be reappointed.

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E. Membership. The duties of the Committee shall be to promote,encourage and solicit membership in the Association through anyappropriate means. In addition, the Committee shall develop andrecommend guidelines to the Board relative to annual cost, levels, andbenefits of Sustaining Membership.

F. Chapters. The duties of the Committee shall be to promote,encourage, and assist in the formation of new chapter in the Association. TheCommittee shall, following review, make recommendations to theAssociation on applications received for new chapter charters. TheCommittee shall review the activities of all chartered chapters and makerecommendations to the Association regarding the chapters.

G. Certified Fire Investigators. The duties of this committee shall bethe general administration of the certified fire investigator program inaccordance with the Practice and Procedures Manual of the InternationalAssociation of Arson Investigators. Additionally, the committee shall beresponsible to promote and encourage participation in the Certified FireInvestigators program by all qualified persons.

H. Seminar Site Selection and Planning. The duties of the Committee

shall be to evaluate potential sites for the Annual Training Conference (ATC).After evaluation, the Committee shall present recommendations to the Boardof Directors for review and consideration. The determination of the site forthe Annual Training Conference (ATC) shall be by the vote of the Board ofDirectors. The Committee will plan, coordinate and/or oversee the productionof the ATC.

I. Education and Training. The duties of the Committee shall be tooversee or plan the seminars of the Association, develop training programsfor the Association, provide topical education to the membership via the Fireand Arson Investigator, and increase the development of educationalmaterial through the Association Library. The Committee shall further

encourage, solicit, and assist in the development of new and innovativeideas for the education and training of the Association.J. Appellate Review. The duties of the Committee shall be to review

upon written request, actions taken by the Board of Directors resulting inadverse action being imposed upon any officer, member of the Board ofDirectors, or members of the Association. The Standing Committee shallconsist of five (5) active participating Past Presidents with the exception ofthe incoming Past President.

K. Election. The duties of the Election Committee shall include thepublication of ballots and procedures for voting, the administration of thevoting at the annual meeting, and the security and tallying of all votes cast.

Section 2. Additional Duties. In addition to the duties described, eachCommittee shall perform additional duties, as described in the StandardOperation Procedures for that Committee, and other duties as may bedelegated by the Association.

Section 3. Standard Operating Procedures. The Standard OperationProcedure for each standing Committee shall be subject to review andrecertification every two years or as necessary.

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ARTICLE VIMEETINGS

Section 1. Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting(AGM) shall be held at such a time and place as may be fixed by the Board ofDirectors, and shall consist of, but not limited to the annual meeting of theBoard of Directors and the annual meeting of the members of theAssociation. The annual meeting shall begin at the time the Board ofDirectors convenes, and shall end upon adjournment of the annual meetingof the members of the Association. Notice thereof shall be mailed to eachmember at his/her last known address, not less than thirty (30) days inadvance. Election shall occur and other business may be presented at theannual meeting. When any question comes before the meeting notspecifically provided for herein, the presiding officer shall be governed inhis/her decision by the rules laid down in "Robert's Rules of Order", asrevised. A majority of the members present at the annual meeting shallconstitute a quorum.

Section 2. Special. Special meetings may be called by order of theBoard of Directors at such places and time as fixed by the Board of Directors,giving due notice thereof to all members at least fifteen (15) days inadvance.

Section 3. Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall meet atany time or place upon call of the President or any nine (9) members of theBoard. Emergency business of the Board of Directors may be conducted bytelephone conference call at the discretion of the President or upon all of anynine (9) members of the Board. The First Vice President shall have suchauthority in the event of the resignation of the President, or in the event the

President is unable to fulfill his duties. The telephone conference shall beconducted as a regular Board Meeting in accordance with the Constitutionand By-Laws. A quorum must participate to conduct business. The ExecutiveDirector shall take minutes of the meeting, and shall reduce same to writingfor distribution. Acceptance of the minutes by the Board at the followingmeeting shall constitute ratification. Individual calls or "polling" shall not beconsidered to meet necessary standards for a quorum at a Board Meeting.

ARTICLE VIIREGIONAL, STATE OR PROVINCIAL ORGANIZATION

Section 1. Regional, State or Provincial Representative. The Presidentmay appoint Regional, State or Provincial Representatives, in those areas notcovered by charter, who shall assist in the functioning of the Association inhis/her territory.

Section 2. Regional, State or Provincial Chapter. The Board mayrecognize Regional, State, or Provincial Chapters of the Association afterwritten application by such Chapter. All Chapter Officers and Directors shallbe members of the IAAI. Any member of the Association wishing to become

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a member of a Regional, State, or Provincial chapter, shall comply with theRegional, State or Provincial Chapter's Constitution and By-Laws.

Section 3. Associate Members. Regional, State or Provincial Chapters.Persons not qualified for active membership may become associatemembers, after determination of their qualifications by the Chapter'sMembership Committee. Associate members shall have the privileges of anactive member, except, voting and holding office.

Section 4. Regional, State or Provincial Constitution and By-Laws.Regional, State or Provincial Chapters shall provide the Executive Director ofthe Association a complete copy of their current Constitution and By-Laws asdirected at such time a Charter is applied for. Regional, State or ProvincialChapters Constitution and By-Laws shall be constructed in a form which bestfacilitates the administration of such chapter, but shall not, in any way,conflict with the Constitution of the Association.

Section 5. Regional, State and Provincial Chapter Meeting. The

number of meetings to be held by a chapter shall in no way conflict with theannual meeting in the International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.,but shall otherwise be at the discretion of the chapter, provided, however,that each chapter shall hold at least one meeting each year. All member of achapter shall be given thirty (30) days notice prior to any meeting and theExecutive Director shall be furnished with a copy of all such notices at thesame time.

Copies of the minutes of the meetings shall be furnished to theExecutive Director within thirty (30) days after the meeting has been held.

All papers presented at any meeting shall be submitted to theExecutive Director, together with a copy of the minutes of said meeting,before being published.

All official meetings of chapters shall be professional in nature andshall be conducted for the sole purpose of furthering the objectives of theInternational Association of Arson Investigators.

Section 6. Grievances. In order to protect the best interest of theAssociation against potential sanctions imposed upon the Association formisconduct of a member or apparent member; any chapter receiving or filing

a grievance against any member of the chapter or the Association, shalldefer any action/response upon the allegation(s) until:

A. Written notification of the allegation(s) are directed to theOfficers, Directors and Chairman of the Ethical Practices and GrievancesCommittee of the Association, outlining the circumstances and conditionssurrounding the alleged incident, and

B. The allegation(s) will be acted upon by the Association withwritten response directed to the chapter outlining its findings and/or its

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referral to the Ethical Practices and Grievances Committee for continuedstudy, to be completed in a timely manner.

Section 7. Probation, Suspension, or Recall. The charter of anyChapter may be placed on probation, suspended or recalled, by two-thirdsvote of the Board of Directors in the event the Chapter becomes inactive oris conducted in a manner, which is determined to be contrary to the bestinterests of the Association.

Section 8. Definition. All references to Regional, State Provincial,District or Charter organizations, contained within this Constitution and By-Laws, shall mean those organizations duly recognized and chartered by theAssociation.

ARTICLE VIIIFINANCE

Section 1. Fees and Dues. Dues for active and associate membership

in this Association shall be fixed by majority vote of members present at theAnnual General Meeting and shall be payable in advance in the mannerprescribed by the Executive Director. The fiscal year for the Association shallbe January 1st-December 31st.

Failure to pay membership dues within ninety (90) days of the due date shallforfeit membership in the Association. Reinstatements are subject toapproval by the Board and payment of all arrears. There shall be no otherfees or assessments except as provided by amendment to these articles.

Section 2. Audit. The Budget and Finance Committee shall complete

an audit of the accounts and expenditures of the Executive Director and shallaudit and verify all income, expenses, assets and liabilities of the Associationat each Annual General Meeting.

ARTICLE IXAMENDMENT

Section 1. Requirements. This Constitution may be amended at anyregular or special meeting of the Association by a two-thirds majority of thetotal electronic vote, providing:

A. The proposed amendment is presented in a form consistent withand without conflict with the remainder of the existing constitution of theAssociation

B. The proposed amendment is disseminated to the generalmembership by publication in the Fire & Arson Investigator or on the IAAIwebsite for review at least thirty (30) days preceding the next regular orspecial meeting of the Association.

C. The Constitution and By-Laws Committee shall review andautomatically amend, as necessary, those portions of the Constitution and

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By-Laws which are in conflict with existing Federal rules, regulations, orlaws pertaining to gender/sex discrimination.

Section 2. Voting. Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws shall bevoted upon by electronic ballot, in conjunction with the election ofcandidates, in a manner prescribed by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XRATIFICATION

Section 1. Articles. Upon ratification vote by two-thirds of the memberspresent at the Annual General Meeting in Victoria, British Columbia on May 1,2007, all provisions and articles become effective and enforceable by theAssociation.

Section 2. Membership. Those provisions or articles relating tomembership, shall apply to all new members, and chapters from the date ofratification.

AMENDED, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGDOVER, DEAPRIL 24, 2012

Section 2 - General Rules for Chapter Presidents

As an officer in the chapter you need to be aware of some general rules andbylaws in the IAAI, which have an affect on your position.

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1. All of your chapter officers and directors must be a member of the IAAI. See BylawsArticle VII, Section 3.

2. Every chapter must have at least one meeting a year, which must not conflict withthe IAAI Annual General Meeting. See Bylaws Article VII, Section 5.

3. Only members in good standing of the IAAI and your chapter are considered activemembers with the right to vote at your meetings and hold office. See Bylaws ArticleVII, Section 3.

4. All grievances and ethical complaints shall be forwarded to the IAAI office. SeeBylaws Article VII, Section 6.

5. A Chapter Annual Report shall be submitted every year within 30 days of theChapter Annual Meeting. Form under Section 4 of this handbook.

6. IAAI Governmental Affairs represents members in Washington, DC. See Section 6of this handbook.

7. The IAAI Certified Fire Investigator Program. Applications can be requested fromthe IAAI Headquarters or via the Website. See description of program UnderSection 6 of this handbook.

8. The IAAI has many awards given out during the annual general meeting. Pleaseencourage your membership to submit nominations for deserving people.Descriptions and application under Section 6. Feel free to post these in yourchapter's newsletter or on your chapters web site.

9. Please encourage all of your associate members to become members of the IAAI.In numbers we are stronger. Application under Section 5.

10.To assist in handling membership dues collection your chapter can sign up for thejoint membership program. Under this program the International Office will handlebilling and collecting both your chapter dues and the members International dues atone time. For Information See Enhanced Service Chapter Membership andapplication Under Section 5.

11.Tax reporting: Every chapter needs to make sure they are following the tax laws oftheir state, providence or country and follow the rules of the appropriate governmentagency. Professional advice from a legal or tax accountant may be necessary toavoid problems or tax liability.

12.A copy of the IAAI Occupational Health and Safety Committee Fire InvestigatorSafety Checklist is printed Under Section 7. Please feel free to share these with yourchapter members.

13.Your Chapter President, board member or other chapter officer should attend theIAAI annual meeting to represent their membership. The IAAI offers reducedregistration for Chapter Presidents at the ITC.

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14.Your Chapter President or their designate is invited to attend the Chapter Presidentsmeeting/luncheon during the week of the ITC. The meeting is a forum for Chaptersto express their opinions and ideas.

15.The annual business meeting is held on Tuesday afternoon during the InternationalTraining Conference from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise announced.

16.Please encourage your IAAI members to vote via e-mail ballot.

17.We encourage you to contact the office if interested in co-hosting available IAAISeminars, locating training instructors or setting up of an Expert Witness CourtroomTestimony program.

18.The Chapter Committee will support your training efforts by passing on yourChapters training information. Forward your training information to the ChaptersCommittee. We will pass on the information to all Chapters.

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Chapter Services

To better serve IAAI Chapters, a basic set of Chapter services are available to all

IAAI Chapters. To further assist Chapters and foster continued growth among

Chapters and the IAAI, expanded capacities are available for those participating

with the Enhanced ChapterProgram.

Chapter Services for all IAAI Chapters

Services provided for no charge:

1. Listing of events on Chapter events page of website2. Listing of Chapter with link to Chapter website3. Chapter Presidents newsletter4. Designated Chapter liaison5. Chapter manual6. Chapter officers orientation at the ITC7. Chapter Presidents luncheon at ITC8. Participation as partner in IAAI class delivery

9. Use of IAAI logo in co-branded marketing

Optional services available, at additional cost:

1. Participation in the merchandise section2. Use of online testing platform

Enhanced Chapter Services

Services provided at no charge:

1. All Chapter services listed above2. Participation in the merchandise section3. Use of online testing platform4. Processing of joint memberships (IAAI pays credit card and e-pay

processing fees)5. Online registration for chapter training events6. Chapter landing page/portal on www.firearson.com to Chapter website7. Chapter leadership access to view chapter membership records

Optional services requiring a fee to cover costs

1. Listing of Associate Chapter members2. Processing of Chapter-only memberships (2013 feature)3. Affinity discount for Directors & Officers Insurance (2013 feature)

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Section 3 Contact Information

Executive OfficersPresident Roger A. KruppE-mail: roger.krupp.blle@statefarm.comBusiness Ph: (630) 541-4449Cell: (630) 330-7011

1st Vice President Rob RushE-mail: RRush335@aol.comCell: (561) 436-5135

Board of Directors

Director Mike Dalton, term expires 2013Bus E-mail: mdalton@knoxsheriff.orgBusiness Ph: (865) 215-4643Cell: (865) 247-1467

Director Dan Heenan, term expires 2013

E-mail: Daniel.heenan@atf.gov;mkheenan@earthlink.netBusiness Ph: (702) 347-5910Cell: (702) 303-2822

Director Gene Pietzak, term expires 2013E-mail: NCFM78@aol.comBusiness Ph: (516) 294-8644 x17Cell: (516) 330-0372

Director Ricardo Torres, term expires 2013E-mail: rtorres@lwgconsulting.comCell: (956-929-0271)

Director Bill Dickinson, term expires 2014Email:bdickins@cox.netBusiness Ph: (520) 881-2058Cell: (520) 300-0954

Director Richard Jones, term expires 2014E-mail: firek9emma@bellsouth.netBusiness Ph: (985) 871-1459Cell: (985) 373-0253

Director, Charlie Mangan, term expires 2014Email:cmangan@aglresources.comCell: (404) 386-3786

Director Joe Mazzone, term expires 2014Email:mazzoneinvestigation@prodigy.netCell: (708) 369-1911

Director Scott Bennett, term expires 2015E-mail: ScottBennett@FEC-Fire.comCell: (973) 727-5397

2nd Vice President Peter MansiE-mail:peter.mansi@iaai-uk.orgCell: 011-44 (0)20-8361-9922Cell: 011-44-0-7973-628-411

Immediate Past President Rodney PevytoeE-mail: pevytoe@frontier.comCell: (715) 891-7869

Director George Codding, term expires 2015E-mail:gcodding@louisvillefire.comBusiness Ph: (303) 666-6595 x315Cell: (303) 638-0474

Director William Moylan, term expires 2015E-mail:wmoylan@sealimited.com &wtmoylan@aol.comCell: (727-858-5785)

Director Ed Rostalski, term expires 2015E-mail(s): edr54@shaw.ca edr54@mac.comBusiness Ph: (780) 437-6775Cell: (780) 916-3318

Secretary/Financial AdvisorMiles H. Watters, Jr.Email: m.watters.axja@statefarm.com&iaaisecretary@roadrunner.comBusiness Ph. (740) 364-4630Cell: (740) 644-0118

Legal CounselWilliam A. LeMire, Esq.E-mail: walemire@arthurchapman.com

Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala500 Young Quinlan Building81 South Ninth StreetMinneapolis, MN 55402-3214Business Ph: (612) 375-5993Fax: (612) 339-7655Cell: (651) 295-2548

IAAI Foundation - Board of Directorsiaaifoundation@firearson.com

Bill Schmitt (2013) SchmittW@colonie.orgPam Graham (2015) lmpg@shaw.caJeff Hutcheson (2011) -jhutcheson@councilbluffs-ia.govDaniel Hebert (2012) - Daniel.A.Hebert@usdoj.gov

Roger Krupp, Rob Rush, and Rodney Pevytoe

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International Office2111 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 203Crofton, Maryland 21114-2419Business Ph: (410) 451-3473Fax: (410) 451-9049www.firearson.com

Deborah Neitch, Executive Directordeborah.neitch@firearson.comCell: (904) 910-4112

Staff

Gloria Guernsey Ryan,Director of Administration andEditor, Fire & Arson Investigatorgloria.ryan@firearson.comCell: (443) 597-3991

Debra Miller, Finance & Accounting Managerdebra.miller@firearson.com

Chris Burt, Certification & MembershipCoordinatorchris.burt@firearson.comTom Aurnhammer, Training Manageraurnhammert@lospinosfire.org

Lisa Quible, Training Coordinatorlisa.quible@firearson.com

Stephen P. AustinDirector of Governmental Relations460 Polly Drummond Hill RoadNewark, DE 19711Phone: (302) 454-7377Cell: (302) 379-2318steveaustin@earthlink.net

Jim Shackleford, ChaplainCell: (561) 307-3361chaplainjimshackelford@yahoo.com

Rod Ammon, CFITrainer.netStonehouse Media243 N. Union Street, Suite 220Lambertville, NJ 08530Phone: (609) 773-0422rod.ammon@stonehousemedia.com

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Past Presidents

Rodney PevytoeE-mail: pevytoe@frontier.comCell: (715) 891-7869

Dave NicholsDbnichols.iaai@charter.netCell: (314) 599-3310

Robert SchaalPhone: (504) 841-7138Robert.J.Schaal@usdoj.gov

Ken Finley, IAAI-CFIPhone: (979) 836-9633kfinley@txfb-ins.com

Thomas J. FeePhone: (909) 622-2325

FeeInvest@aol.com

R. Kirk Hankins, IAAI-CFIPhone: (573) 474-1105khank33206@aol.com

Michael A. Schlatman, IAAI-CFIPhone: (913) 262-5200mschlatman@aol.com

David R. Sneed, IAAI-CFIPhone: (817) 421-9193dsneed@sneedconsultants.com

Lloyd O. Johnson, IAAI-CFIPhone: (435) 867-0390firepiglv@aol.com

I.J. Kranats, IAAI-CFIPhone: (406) 883-4739ijkcfi@centurytel.net

Gerard J. Naylis, ARMPhone: (201) 384-2059

jerrynaylis@aol.com

Robert R. KramerPhone: (859) 331-6682bob.kramer@fuse.net

Judy E. MaydewPhone: (905) 474-7441

judith.maydew@rogers.com

Philip Horbertprhorbert@aol.com

Alan L. ClarkPhone: (641) 269-8265aclark@gmrc.com

Jackie V. Yates, IAAI-CFIPhone: (918) 455-3700

jack@yatesfire.com

Robert B Whitemore, IAAI-CFIPhone: (952) 461-4200rwhitemore@whitemorefire.com

Jean-Claude CloutierPhone: (905) 828-5833

jc.cloutier@sympatico.ca

Jack A. WardPhone: (904) 233-2228

jward@wwufc.com

David M. Smith, IAAI-CFIPhone: (520) 579-5548dmsmith@assocfire.com

Donald Ben Cypher, IAAI-CFIPhone: (724) 352-4101

John H. PrimrosePhone: (308) 384-4013JHPR24@AOL.COM

Thomas R. BracePhone: (651) 644-1716TRBrace@comcast.net

Bill Buxton, IAAI-CFIPhone: (618) 344-1621

iaaibuxton@aol.com

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Committees and Chairperson Contact Information

921 AdvisoryJoe Sesniak (480) 632-9696 joe@forensicfire.com

Appellate ReviewJack Ward (866) 559-3473 Jward@jackwardfire.com

Awards Jim Cubbage (302) 734-9390 jlc4515@msn.com

Behavioral Science Tim Huff (707) 984-6140 huffire@aol.com

Budget and Finance Miles Watters (740) 364-4630 - m.watters.axja@statefarm.com

CFI Kirk Hankins (573) 474-1105 Khank33206@aol.com

CFITrainer.net Steering - Kirk Hankins (573) 474-1105 Khank33206@aol.com

Chapters George Wendt (973) 584-0313 wendtcfi@optonline.net

Constitution & By-Laws Joe Mazzone (708) 974-0092 mazzoneinvestigation@prodigy.net

Election Mike Schlatman (913) 262-5200 Mschlatman@aol.com

Ethical Practice & Grievance Bill Dickinson (520) 881-2058 bdickins@cox.net

Fire and Arson Editorial Review Dave Icove (865) 693-4361- iaaifai@gmail.com

Fire Investigation Standards Terry-Dawn Hewitt (303) 902-5956 TDHewitt@McKennaHewitt.com

Forensic Science Vince Desiderio vfornsic@optonline.net

Historical Advisory Council - Alan Clark (641) 269-8265 Aclark@gmrc.com

Insurance Advisory Michael Linscott (800) 782-6851 mlinscott@sealimited.com

Membership Gene Pietzak (516) 330-0372 NCFM78@aol.com

Nominating - Steve Austin (302) 379-2318 steveaustin@earthlink.net

Non-US Member Training Grant Kim Yates 27828929355 kyates@hexagonfire.com

Photographic James Kuticka (417) 353-1117-jim.kuticka@kfinvestigations.com

Public Relations George Wendt (973) 584-0313 Wendtcfi@optonline.net

Seminar Site Selection Rodney Pevytoe (715) 479-7869 pevytoe@frontier.com

Strategic Planning Gene Pietzak (516) 330-0372 NCFM78@aol.com

Training and Education Daniel Heenan (702) 347-5903 - Daniel.P.Heenan@usdoj.govand GeorgeCodding (303) 638-0474 gcodding@louisvillefire.com

Wildland Arson Richard Woods +6(124) 889-4420 Richard.Woods@act.gov.au

mailto:joe@forensicfire.commailto:Jward@jackwardfire.commailto:jlc4515@msn.commailto:huffire@aol.commailto:m.watters.axja@statefarm.commailto:Khank33206@aol.commailto:Khank33206@aol.commailto:Khank33206@aol.commailto:wendtcfi@optonline.netmailto:mazzoneinvestigation@prodigy.netmailto:mazzoneinvestigation@prodigy.netmailto:Mschlatman@aol.commailto:bdickins@cox.netmailto:bdickins@cox.netmailto:iaaifai@gmail.commailto:TDHewitt@McKennaHewitt.commailto:TDHewitt@McKennaHewitt.commailto:TDHewitt@McKennaHewitt.commailto:vfornsic@optonline.netmailto:vfornsic@optonline.netmailto:Aclark@gmrc.commailto:mlinscott@sealimited.commailto:NCFM78@aol.commailto:NCFM78@aol.commailto:steveaustin@earthlink.netmailto:steveaustin@earthlink.netmailto:kyates@hexagonfire.commailto:kyates@hexagonfire.commailto:jim.kuticka@kfinvestigations.commailto:Wendtcfi@optonline.netmailto:pevytoe@frontier.commailto:NCFM78@aol.commailto:NCFM78@aol.commailto:Daniel.P.Heenan@usdoj.govmailto:Daniel.P.Heenan@usdoj.govmailto:gcodding@louisvillefire.commailto:Richard.Woods@act.gov.aumailto:Richard.Woods@act.gov.aumailto:joe@forensicfire.commailto:Jward@jackwardfire.commailto:jlc4515@msn.commailto:huffire@aol.commailto:m.watters.axja@statefarm.commailto:Khank33206@aol.commailto:Khank33206@aol.commailto:wendtcfi@optonline.netmailto:mazzoneinvestigation@prodigy.netmailto:Mschlatman@aol.commailto:bdickins@cox.netmailto:iaaifai@gmail.commailto:TDHewitt@McKennaHewitt.commailto:vfornsic@optonline.netmailto:Aclark@gmrc.commailto:mlinscott@sealimited.commailto:NCFM78@aol.commailto:steveaustin@earthlink.netmailto:kyates@hexagonfire.commailto:jim.kuticka@kfinvestigations.commailto:Wendtcfi@optonline.netmailto:pevytoe@frontier.commailto:NCFM78@aol.commailto:Daniel.P.Heenan@usdoj.govmailto:gcodding@louisvillefire.commailto:Richard.Woods@act.gov.au

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Chapters Committee Chapter Liaisons

The IAAIs Chapters Committee is a standing committee whose major task is to assist andcommunicate with the chapters. The committee will attempt to assist you with any external orinternal difficulties that you may experience with your chapter.

Chapter committee members have been assigned as liaisons with chapters in their areas. Thepresident or secretary of your chapter will be contacted on a regular basis by their liaison.Chapter liaisons are listed below. The liaison will inform you of current issues, projects, coursesand activities of the IAAI. Please inform your liaison of any requests or concerns.

Chapter Liaison Contact Information List

George Wendt, Chairman,Chapters Committee

Travelers308 A Emmans Rd.Flanders, NJ 07836-9055973-727-5397888-803-1522 Faxwendtcfi@optonline.net

Peter Mansi (UK)(UK, Ireland, Italia, France,South Africa, Georgia, Israel, Sweden)PO Box 49727,Whetstone,

London N20 OYP00-44-(0)20-8361-9922 Office00-44-0-7973-628-411 Cellpeter.mansi@iaai-uk.org

Jim Kuticka (MO)(KS, MO, NE, OK)P.O. Box 1275Nixa, MO417-353-1117417-743-2204 Fax

jim.kuticka@kfinvestigations.com

Terry Zweng (BC)(BC, ALBTA, SASK)1502-1020 Harwood StVancouver, BCCanada, V6E 4R1Wk 604-331-1323Fax 604-665-6076pathfinder@telus.net

Bill Kilpatrick (CA)

(AK, CA, HI)8661 Winter Gardens Blvd. #56Lakeside, CA 92040619-892-073601canuck@cox.net

Ross Brogan (NSW)(NSW, VICT)20 Towrang AvenueSurf Beach 2536NSW Australia,612 4471 3203 home

+61 413360098 officerbrogan@csu.edu.au

Ryan Fields (OR)(OR, WA, ID, MT)Orca Fire InvestigationsPO Box 494Medford, OR 97501541-944-3444rfields@orcafire.com

Michael Hennessy (MA)

(MA, RI, CT, NY)1 Chapel WayWoburn, MA 01801781-933-4301 office/faxkingofhill1@hotmail.com

mailto:wendtcfi@optonline.netmailto:iaaiukpetemansi@aol.commailto:pathfinder@telus.netmailto:01canuck@bdkilpat.cts.commailto:rbrogan@csu.edu.aumailto:rfields@orcafire.commailto:kingofhill1@hotmail.commailto:wendtcfi@optonline.netmailto:iaaiukpetemansi@aol.commailto:pathfinder@telus.netmailto:01canuck@bdkilpat.cts.commailto:rbrogan@csu.edu.aumailto:rfields@orcafire.commailto:kingofhill1@hotmail.com

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Tim Austin (VT)(VT, NH, Maine)133 Chimney Ridge RoadPerkinsville, VT 05151800-675-8500

sekoh2@comcast.net

David Brining (WV)(VA, WV, Maryland)Pyr-Tech, Inc.701 Panorama DriveMartinsburg, WV 25403304-671-0754 (Cell)304-274-3900 (Office & Fax)cfidavidb@comcast.net

Brian J. Richardson (QLD)

Australia (QLD)PO Box 8155Woolloongabba 04102617 339 11136QAFI@uttinglibke.com.au

Jim Pioth (IL)(IL, IN, IA, OH)4425 Richard AveOak Forest, IL 60452708-687-2031708-687-1424 fax

jpioth@sbcglobal.net

William Bumper Moylan (FL)(FL, NC, SC)New Port Richey, FL 34654727-858-5785 Cell813-814-0928 Officewmoylan@SEAlimited.comwtmoylan@aol.com

Jeff Crain (AL)(AL, MS)

Crain & Associates, Inc.151 Business Center DriveBirmingham AL 35244205-995-8231 office205-995-8232 fax

jeff@fireonc.com

Martin Delaune (LA)(LA, AR)224 Prairie AveNew Iberia, LA 70560337-369-2370 office

337-367-3473mdelaune@cityofnewiberia.com

Martin O. Jaekel (ON)(NS, Quebec, ON)Whitehall Bureau of Canada Limited944 South Service RdStoney Creek, ON L8E 6A2 Canada905-643-3233martin@whitehallcanada.com

(NZ)FIANZwww.fianz.org.nz

Michael Rindt,(MI, WI, SD, ND, MN)JW6228 Communications Ct

Appleton, WI 54914920-832-0122 officeRindtml@doj.state.wi.usRindtml@gmail.com

Daniel P. Heenan(NV, UT)Special Agent, ATFCFI/NRT8965 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 200Las Vegas, Nevada 89123(702-347-5910 office702-347-5911 fax702-303-2822 cellDaniel.P.Heenan@usdoj.gov

Charlie Mangan (GA)

(CO, GA, WY)2337 Tollwood Court,Grayson, Ga. 30017404-386-3786cmangan@aglresources.com

mailto:cfidavidb@comcast.netmailto:jpioth@sbcglobal.netmailto:wmoylan@SEAlimited.commailto:wmoylan@SEAlimited.commailto:wtmoylan@aol.commailto:jeff@fireonc.commailto:mdelaune@cityofnewiberia.comhttp://www.fianz.org.nz/mailto:Rindtml@doj.state.wi.usmailto:Rindtml@gmail.commailto:Daniel.P.Heenan@usdoj.govmailto:cmangan@aglresources.commailto:cfidavidb@comcast.netmailto:jpioth@sbcglobal.netmailto:wmoylan@SEAlimited.commailto:wtmoylan@aol.commailto:jeff@fireonc.commailto:mdelaune@cityofnewiberia.comhttp://www.fianz.org.nz/mailto:Rindtml@doj.state.wi.usmailto:Rindtml@gmail.commailto:Daniel.P.Heenan@usdoj.govmailto:cmangan@aglresources.com

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Jeff Flocken CFI (AZ)(NM, TX, AZ)PO Box 1466Mesa, Arizona 85211-1466480-644-3387 office480-682-7778 cell

Email:jeff.flocken@mesaaz.gov.

Bill Reiger (NJ)(NJ, DE, PA)420 King StreetWoodbury, NJ 08096609-352-4388856-848-0402 faxbriegerjr@comcast.net

Student Liaison

Roger Krupp (IL)1400 Opus Place, #300-FSDowners Grove, IL 60515-1198630-541-4449 officeRoger.krupp.blle@statefarm.com

Jack Spurgeon, Jr. (TN)(TN, KY)241 Summer Sound Rd.Piney Flats, TN423-538-7664423-989-5706 Fax

dicejack@aol.com

Ricardo Torres (TX)(Mexico, Northwest Mexico)PO Box 3186Edinburg, TX 78540281-671-6114 office956-929-0271 cellrdtorres@lwgconsulting.com

mailto:jeff.flocken@mesaaz.govmailto:jeff.flocken@mesaaz.govmailto:briegerjr@comcast.netmailto:rdtorres@lwgconsulting.commailto:jeff.flocken@mesaaz.govmailto:briegerjr@comcast.netmailto:rdtorres@lwgconsulting.com

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Section 4

CHAPTERS ANNUAL REPORT

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE CHAPTERS ANNUAL REPORT:

Your Annual Report must be completed and submitted within 30 days after

your Annual General Meeting (AGM). The minutes of your Annual Meeting andany changes to the Constitution and By-Laws must also be submitted with thisreport.

NOTE: PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP LIST TO THIS

REPORT.

Your Annual Report must be completed on the attached form provided by I.A.A.I.

Officers and Board of Directors must be members of the I.A.A.I. in order to holdoffice. Please include their IAAI member number where requested.

Your entire report shall then be forwarded to IAAI via e-mail or regular mail.E-mail: chris.burt@firearson.comMail: IAAI

2111 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 203Crofton, MD 21114-2419

CHAPTER NAME:

CHAPTER NUMBER: DATE CHAPTER CHARTERED:

CHAPTER MAILING ADDRESS:

CHAPTER WEBSITE:CHAPTER CONTACT (for use on www.firearson.com)

Name: Phone:

ANNUAL CHAPTER MEETING DATE:

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PLEASE ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS with either yes or no:

1. Have you adopted any changes in your Constitution and Bylaws? Yes No(Submit a copy of changes)

2. Is a copy of the minutes of your Annual Meeting attached? Yes No3. Is a copy of your membership list attached? Yes No

PRESIDENT:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:

Address:

Business Phone: Fax: Home:E-Mail Address:

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT:*Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:Business Phone: Fax: Home:E-Mail Address:

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT:*Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:Business Phone: Fax: Home:E-Mail Address:

SECRETARY:*Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:

Address:

Business Phone: Fax: Home:E-Mail Address:

TRAINING AND EDUCATION CHAIR:

*Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

CFI CHAIR:*Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

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Chapter Newsletter EditorName:

Address:

Business w/AC: Fax w/AC:E-Mail Address:

Membership ChairName:

Address:

Business w/AC: Fax w/AC:E-Mail Address:

MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS: DUES PER YEAR: (Example: $15.00)

Active: Active: $Associate: Life: Sustaining:

* Write Same if the term of office is the same as the term of office for President.DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

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DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

DIRECTOR:Term From: toName: I.A.A.I. Member #:E-Mail Address:

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Chapter Officer Change Form

Date Submitted: ___________________ Chapter: __________________________

Incoming President:

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Work Phone: _______________________ Home Phone: _______________________

Fax: ____________________ E-Mail Address: _______________________________

Current IAAI Card #: ______________________

Term of Office From_________________________to___________________________

Incoming Secretary:(Please complete even if no change)

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Work Phone: _______________________ Home Phone: _______________________

Fax: ____________________ E-Mail Address: _______________________________

Current IAAI Card #: ______________________

Term of Office From_________________________to___________________________

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IAAI DEATH NOTICE

IAAI Member Name: _________________________________________________

Name of Deceased (if not IAAI member): _________________________________

Relationship to IAAI Member: _________________

Date of Death: ____________________

Visitation Date/Time: __________________________

Funeral Date/Time: ____________________________

Name/Address of Service Location:___________________________________________

___________________________________________

___________________________________________ Phone: ______________

Condolences Address: ______________________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________

Person for IAAI to Contact regarding this Notice: Name:________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________________________

For Office Use OnlyIAAI Executive Officers Notified ______IAAI Board of Directors Notified ______IAAI Chaplain Mike Peterson Notified: ____International Office Notified: ______Flowers Sent: _____Card Sent: ______

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Oath of Office

I, ____________________________, do solemnly swear, that I will uphold the Constitution

and By-Laws of the International Association of Arson Investigators and ___(Your Chapter

Name)_______________________________ and to faithfully execute all of the duties of my

office, in accordance with the rules and regulations of this association, so help me God.

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Request for program posting on Website Form

Email Request to: Chris.Burt@firearson.com

Information appears on Chapter Events page. There is also a link to the Chapter Events page on thehome page under Events Calendar.

Format used on www.firearson.com

Date, Title of ClassHost: Chapter nameLocation: City, StateContact: Name & Phone, E Mail, Website (At least one type must be listed.)

http://www.firearson.com/http://www.firearson.com/http://www.firearson.com/

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Section 5

TO: IAAI Chapters

FROM: Gene Pietzak, Chair Membership Services Committee

RE: Enhanced Chapter Program

The following is a summary of the above-referenced program. The program starts at your Chapter renewalcycle. Instead of your regular renewal form, you send the combination membership program form provided bythe International. The International will customize the form to meet your specific Chapter needs whilemaintaining usability by the International. Your Chapter can include other information such as a letter fromyour president or an IAAI membership brochure.

Your Chapter members complete the form and select the option appropriate for them. It is important thatcurrent members of the International mark that box on the form and only renew their Chapter membership.This will ensure that all existing International members are reclassified as enhanced chapter members by theInternational. The completed form and payment is mailed to the Chapter. Chapters deposit the funds as pertheir normal procedure so no financial hardship is experienced. The Chapter then writes one check andsubmits that payment with all new applications (signed originals) to the International. The applicationsreceived by the Chapter must be forwarded to the International at thirty day intervals. This way theInternational can get new membership cards and information packages out quickly and avoid complaint phonecalls.

Your Chapter will still have to mail renewals each year to Chapter only (associate) members. The Internationawill handle renewals for your enhanced chapter (active) members on the anniversary of their international joindate. Please note that the international join date may not correspond to your Chapter renewal date and amodification to your constitution and by-laws may be necessary. The International can help you with thisprocess too.

The International will send list of those enhanced chapter members who have renewed every month. The

international will mail payments to Chapters quarterly, however, exceptions can be made for more timelydispersals in special circumstances. This program will save your Chapter time, printing/copying, envelope, andpostage expense. The International membership card will indicate membership in participating Chapters soChapters may, if they choose, save more time and money by not issuing separate membership cards toenhanced chapter members. This program also affords your members expanded benefits of membership andopportunity for professional development.

If your Chapter would like further information or is interested in participating in the enhanced chaptermembership program please contact me at (516) 330-0372 orncfm78@aol.com

Chapter Presidents and Chapter members. Is your Chapter participating in the Enhanced Chapter MembershipProgram?

At your next meeting please give some thought to signing your Chapter up to participate in the EnhancedChapter Membership Program. The program allows International members of your Chapter to pay one billeach year to cover their International and Chapter dues. The International will handle the billing for yourChapter. Your Chapter will still bill associate members separately.

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Dear Prospective Chapter Members:

As Chair of the Membership Services Committee, I have become aware of some important issues affectingmembers of IAAI Chapters. Some misunderstanding exists regarding the structure of the International andChapters, the role each plays, and the benefits of membership in each. Each is a separate legal entity withseparate dues and benefits of membership, though they work together in support of each other. Each has

strengths the other does not. Think of the concept of a union with the international and the local. The IAAIhowever does not mandate that Chapter members join the International.

Though many Chapter members have expressed a desire to join the International, it is sometimes difficult toget authorization from their agency to belong to more than one organization. Multiple forms, renewal dates,and payments complicate this issue. The International is committed to being of support and service to theChapters and their membership. To overcome this issue, the IAAI has offered a program intended to facilitatejoint membership. Now, the same application can be used by the membership committees of both groups,

AND best of all, one check can pay for International and Chapter dues.

I cannot stress too strongly the significance of understanding the separate structure and function ofthe IAAI and Chapters. In a recent Arizona Chapter newsletter article, a story was related of a fire

investigator who testified that he was a member of the International Association of ArsonInvestigators. Subsequent to his testimony, the opposing attorney checked and learned the expertwas not a member of the International. The investigator apparently thought that chapter membershipmade him an International member. It does NOT. Now the expert faces having his testimonyimpeached and possible perjury charges. Again, if you are a member if the Chapter of the IAAI, youare not automatically a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators.

If you are already a member of the International, please pay only the chapter renewal at this time. We areworking to provide a mechanism for joint renewal but that process is not yet in place. If you have anyquestions about the International, benefits of membership, or the pilot program, please call me at (516) 330-0372, or e-mail me at ncfm78@aol.com.

Regards,

Gene Pietzak, IAAI-CFI, IAAI-ECTChairmanMembership Services Committee

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IAAI Enhanced Chapter Program Highlights

Join the Chapter and International with one application form

One form, customized for the participating chapter, is used to renewChapter dues (one time when the program is implemented by the Chapter), to join the Chapter, join theInternational, or both.

Chapter and International dues paid at the same time with one check

Some agencies allow employees to belong to only one association This program provides a way to receivethe benefits of membership in the chapter and the International while conforming with agency policy. Renewaldues payments are simple and efficient.

Dues can be paid with a credit card

The International pays the fee for use of credit cards

All future invoicing to combination members for renewal dues is done by the International

The Chapter saves time and money by not having to print and mail renewal notices to combination members.

Chapters receive quarterly payments from the International with an accounting of those members whorenewed during the quarter

This simplifies the work of the Chapter treasurer and provides for Chapter cash flow throughout the year.

The International membership card lists the Chapters that the member belongs to (starting 2005).

This saves the Chapter further time and money by not having to issue membership cards to combinationmembers.

Chapters Currently Participating: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Washington.

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PARTICIPATION APPLICATION

ENHANCED CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

The program is intended to provide potential members with a mechanism to join the International and their Chapter jointly, to provide

an efficient manner in which to do this, to foster conversion of chapter members to combination members, and to create goodwill

and close working relationships between the International and its Chapters. It is recognized that modification of some existing

procedures will be required of both the International and participating Chapters.

Participation in the program by Chapters is voluntary.

International membership committee will visit chapters as available and practical to promote the program. The program involves using one form, and one disbursement by members, for chapter membership renewal. and application

for NEW membership in the International. The International will provide this form. Changes to the form, to meet chapter

specific needs, must be approved by the International prior to distribution by the chapter.

The chapter must submit a current roster of all members and this protocol signed by a chapter officer, prior to distribution of

application forms. The roster needs to indicate those chapter members which are already international members.

Forms will be distributed by the chapter during the annual renewal cycle of the participating chapter.

Combination applications and associated monies are collected by the participating chapter.

Chapters will forward to the International, new applications for International membership and one check to cover same, 30

days after chapter renewal date, and on 30 day intervals thereafter.

Chapters must submit a list of applicants, in a format approved by the International, with the applications and funds.

Chapters will be liable for and indemnify the International for lost International applications/funds.

International will handle future combination renewal invoicing for Chapters and will distribute all renewal funds (Note: This

does not apply to chapter only / associate members.)

Chapters must still mail and collect renewals for chapter associate and sustaining members according to their normal renewal

cycle.

International will disburse membership renewal funds to the chapters quarterly (e.g. March, June, September, December) and

report renewals monthly.

Chapter must adjust their members join/renewal date to the International join date. The International cannot bill pro-rata

chapter membership renewals.

Chapters may choose to accept the International membership identification card or issue their own.

I, ___________________________, representing the __________________________ Chapter, request

Print name Chapter name

participation in the IAAI Enhanced Chapter Membership program. Our chapter renewal date is __________. I understand and agreeto adhere to the procedure outlined above. I further understand that the International will return materials that are improperly or

inadequately completed to the Chapter. The Chapter will assume full responsibility for communications with Chapter members

regarding the process and status of the program. Our Chapter roster, as described above, is attached.

_____________________________________________________________ __________

Signature / title Date

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SAMPLE CHAPTER CONSTITUTION LANGUAGE FOREnhanced Chapter MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP:

SECTION 1: ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP; Membership in the International and payment of initiation feesand dues.

SECTION 2:ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP; Approval of the Chapter Membership Committee andpayment of dues and initiation fees. Recommend this section be deleted from your Constitution and By-Laws

SECTION 3: LIFE MEMBERSHIP; Awarded by the Board of Directors of the Chapter.

SECTION 4: SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP; As per the International guidelines except the ChapterBoard will set the cost of Membership.

SECTION 5: PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS; Same as International By-laws.

SECTION 6: MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL; Same as International By-laws.

ARTICLE VII

FINANCE:

SECTION 1: DUES: Dues for Active and Associate Membership in the Chapter shall be $25.00 a year.Dues for active, membership shall coincide with the renewal date