2013 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND APPLICATION ... - IKECA

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SERVING THE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST INDUSTRY WORLDWIDEABOUT IKECABENEFIT COMPARISONIKECAOthersIKECA was founded in 1989 when a small group of exhaustkitchen exhaust cleaning specialists were attending the samemeeting. They found that they all had similar needs and beliefsin the importance of proper and complete exhaust cleaningto the fire protection world. Within two years, these foundershad created the first trade association for the kitchen exhaustcleaning industry.Today, IKECA Members represent the best in the industry.They are proud to have made significant contributions to thedecrease in commercial kitchen fires in the US. The currentmembership is approximately 250.MISSIONThe International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Associationis committed to serve and represent the interests of thecommercial kitchen exhaust cleaning industry by promotingthe highest cleaning and ethical standards; providing educationand certification opportunities; creating a broader awarenessof the need for continually improving fire prevention bycooperating with and involving fire departments and theinsurance industry and influencing in a positive mannerregulations and governmental actions affecting the industry;advancing the safety, image, efficiency, competitiveness andprofitability of industry members; and working to createhealthier, cleaner and safer environments in which to operatea kitchen.100 North 20 th Street, Suite 400 | Philadelphia, PA 19103215-320-3876 | Fax: 215-564-2175www.ikeca.orgNon Profit 501(c)6 Organization 3Founded in 1989 3Has representation on NFPA 3 3Offers online continuing education opportunities 3ANSI accredited standards developer 3Markets members to restaurant facility managers 3Advocates to state and local authorities 3Requires you to take their “training” 3 3Requires proof of liability insurance 3 3Requires proof of workers’ comp insurance 3Requires proof of vehicle insurance 3Requires continuing education for recertification 3 3Requires membership to get certified 3Member Lead generator on website 3Periodic member magazine 3Has international membership 3Offers member networking opportunities 3Offers annual meeting for owners and managers 3Offers technical seminar for employees and crews 3Open committees to allow member input 3Strict code of conduct and code of ethics 3 3Independent certification body 3Closed book testing 3Cover image © Thinkstock | iStockphotoPAGE 2

Types of MembershipACTIVE | $880/yearOwners, corporate officers or their designated representatives of companies actively engaged in providing commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning servicesmay apply for Active Membership on behalf of the company. Active members shall be entitled to all benefits, rights and privileges of membershipincluding listing on the IKECA website as well as use of the IKECA Logo. Active Members are required to provide proofs of insurance for General Liability,Vehicle and Workers’ Comp, as well as certify at least one CECS per company. Active members receive one (1) vote at the Annual Membership meeting and allother balloting initiatives.SUPPLEMENTAL | $715/yearA subsidiary or branch office of an Active Member, which is a ls o engaged in providing commercial kitchen exhaust c l e a n i n g services. IndependentFranchisee operations shall n o t q u a l i f y for Supplemental Membership. Supplemental Members shall receive the same benefits and opportunities asActive Members, but shall not have voting rights or be entitled to hold elective office within the Association. Companies eligible for SupplementalMembership may not a p p l y for Active M emb ersh i p . Supplemental Members are r eq u i r ed to provide proofs of insurance for General Liability, Vehicle andWorkers’ Comp, as well as certify at least one CECS per company.ASSOCIATE | $880/yearAn owner, corporate officer or his d e s i g n a t e d representative, who operates a company which provides products, equipment and/or services to kitchenExhaust cleaning companies, or a company which manufactures or supplies commercial kitchen equipment, may apply for Associate Membership onbehalf of the c o m p a n y . Such membership shall entitle the m e m b e r to all rights and p r i v i l e g e s of membership, but s h a l l not e n t i t l e him to vote or holdelective office within the Associat ion . Associate Members are n ot r eq u i r ed to provide proofs of insurance and do not n e e d certified staff.INTERNATIONAL | $880/yearEither A c t i v e or Supplemental member s, located outside of North America, will be considered International Members and w i l l be exempt from meetingIKECA Certification requirements. Insurance requirements may be waived or altered, based on requirements of members in their own country. Membersin Canada and M e x i c o are r eq u i red to meet all certification and insurance requirements as stated.INSTITUTIONAL | $500/yearComprising of facility managers, restaurants, hospitals, universities, municipalities and other related organizations. No application fee applies . ThisMember type is non-voting, but h a s a c c e s s to all other member benefits.FIRE MARSHALS & AHJs | $0/yearIndividual who works in a municipality or for a government entity and h a s o v er s i g h t on exhaust system inspections and r e g u l a t i o n s regarding installationand maintenance of exhaust systems. No application fee applies. This member type is nonvoting, but h a s a c c e s s to all other member benefits.Member Code of EthicsALL MEMBERS SHALL AGREE TO UPHOLD THE FOLLOWING:• To, at all times, serve our clients with integrity, competence andobjectivity;• To perform a l l work f o r clients in accordance with lateststandards and p r a c t i c e s published by IKECA;• To c l e a n all readily accessible areas of t h e kitchen exhaustremoval system, utilizing positive cleaning methods andtechniques consistent with proactive product management;• To s t r i v e to c o m p l y with all a p p l i c a b l e municipal, stateand national codes and guidelines during the course ofb u s i n e s s engagement;• To ensure that safety of life a n d property remain an i n t e g r a loperations effort;• To strive to comply with all applicable i n d u s t r y -related environmental standards, and p r a c t i c e s with ongoingawareness as continuing education advances the i n d u s t r y ;• To operate with a good working knowledge of available productsand to specify, where applicable, those accepted within theindustry as efficient and e f f e c t i v e ;• To establish initial and o n g o i n g documentation consistent withlocal, state a n d n a t i o n a l guidelines regarding kitchen ventilationby-product management service schedules and s c o p e ;• To strive to continually educate consumers, neighboringindustries and authorities with respect to kitchen exhaustremoval systems;• To s t r i v e to o p e r a t e morally, ethically and in g o o dc o n s c i e n c e during the c o u r s e of maintaining kitchen exhaustremoval systems;• To obey l o c a l , s t a t e and federal laws, rules and regulations asthey pertain to our indu st r y;• To r e m a i n w ith in compliance of t h e policies, standards andpractices and by-laws of the International Kitchen ExhaustCleaning Association.PAGE 3

2013 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPAssociate, International, InstitutionalMEMBERSHIP TYPEPlease select the type of company membership you are applying for by checking the appropriate box below.r Associate.An owner, corporate officer or a designated representative, who operates a company which provides products, equipment and/or services to kitchen exhaust cleaningcompanies, or a company which manufactures or supplies commercial kitchen equipment, may apply for Associate Membership on behalf of the company. Suchmembership shall entitle the member to all rights and privileges of membership, but shall not entitle a representative to vote or hold elective office within the Association.$880.00r International. Either Active or Supplemental members, located outside of North America, will be considered International Members and will be exempt from meeting IKECA certification$880.00requirements. Insurance requirements vary by country.Annual DuesComprising facility managers, restaurants, hospitals, universities, municipalities and other related organizations. No application fee applies. This member type is nonvoting,but has access to all other member benefits.r Institutional.$500.00Non-Refundable Application Fee – applies to Associate and International Membership$250.00MEMBER INFORMATION (please print clearly)Company NameMain AddressCityZip or Postal CodeBilling Address(if different than mailing address)CityZip or Postal CodeState/ProvinceCountryState/ProvinceCountryWhich address is the primary address to be listed in the online member directory? r Main r BillingTelephoneWebsiteNumber of years in businessPrimary Contactall invoices and official notificationswill be sent to this personSecondary ContactPAYMENT INFORMATIONFirst/Last:Title:First/Last:Title:FaxNumber of FullTime EmployeesEmail:Email:r Check Enclosed made payable to IKECA in US Dollars r Visa r MasterCard r American Express r DiscoverCardNumberExp. DateCCVName of Card HolderTotal Annual Membership Fee$SignatureAddress if different from above:Application Fee(non-refundable – applies to Associateand International membership only)Total Amount Due $$250.00

2013 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPAssociate, International, InstitutionalVERIFICATIONSAPPLICANT VERIFICATIONSBy signing below, I certify that all information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the InternationalKitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association, its officers, directors, committee members, employees, agents and divisions (“IKECA”) to reviewmy application, and I will cooperate promptly and fully in such review. I will submit to IKECA such documents and information deemed necessaryto confirm the information in this application. All documents submitted to IKECA are the property of IKECA and will not be returned to me. I authorizeIKECA to communicate any information relating to my application, certification and review thereof, including but not limited to pendency oroutcome of actions taken pursuant to IKECA’s Code of Professional Conduct, to state and federal authorities, licensing boards, employers, othercertificants, and others. I release, discharge and exonerate IKECA for any action taken relating to such review, including denial of my application,revocation, suspension or other sanction. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless IKECA for any action taken pursuant to the rules and standardsof IKECA with regard to this application, and/or my certification. I acknowledge that I have read and understood this information, the IKECA Codeof Professional Conduct and agree to abide by these terms and rules. I understand that, if granted, certification is valid for a period of one year.I have read and understood the Policies and Procedures, Bylaws, Member Code of Professional Conduct and Guidelines and Best Practices ofthe International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association. I understand that failure to comply with these is just cause for disciplinary action not toexclude expulsion from the membership.UNTIL SUCH A TIME THAT MY MEMBERSHIP IS APPROVED, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY COMPANY IS NOT CONSIDERED A MEMBEROF THE ASSOCIATION AND HAS NO CLAIM TO SUCH DESIGNATION OR ANY BENEFITS NOTED HEREIN, INCLUDING ANY USE OF THEIKECA LOGO IN ANY FORM, OR OTHER ANCILLARY BENEFITS.Signature: __________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________Printed Name and Title:___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you for your interest in “Cleaning to a Higher Standard.”100 North 20th Street, Suite 400 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-320-3876 • fax 215-564-2175 • www. ikeca.org